The 20 Scariest Podcasts Are Spookier Than the Thought of Losing Just One AirPod

You probably had really big plans for spooky season, didn’t you? You were going to carve a pumpkin...until you remembered that you hate getting elbow-deep in sticky orange stuff. You were going to make festive Jell-O shots...until you got to the store and they didn’t have the right color mix. You were going to dress up in a wicked costume...until you realized that all the bars in your neighborhood were closed because we're still in the middle of a global pandemic. Even your plans to visit the apple orchard fell through. If you aren't ready to give up on your Halloween dreams yet, allow me to offer a suggestion: You can always listen to a horrifying podcast, which is a very free and easy way to scare your own pants off.

I personally don't recommend listening to any of these pods before bed (unless you're freaky like that—if so, go off). Ruining your night and your ability to sleep is totally up to you, but it's better to play it safe and queue up an episode during a *daytime* walk through your neighborhood before whipping up a yummy fall cocktail with all the lights on and all the doors and windows locked. Whether you're looking for true crime, zombie stories, or old-fashioned ghost tales, there's something for everyone on this list. So don't be shy. Pick up your phone, grab your headphones, and listen to one of the best horror podcasts...if you dare.