Episodes

  • S16E13 - "Merry Mayhem" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E13 - "Merry Mayhem" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Dec 23 2024
    In this festive yet chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood deliver five spine-tingling tales that intertwine the warmth of holiday cheer with bone-chilling terror. From a neighbor's peculiar holiday decorations to a supernatural broadcast haunting college students, these stories uncover the dark undercurrents of the season. Featuring contributions from authors Brian Martinez, Mike Mann, Micah Edwards, Nicky Exposito, and Dominic Eagle, this episode blends holiday themes with horror, leaving listeners uneasy by the fireside. Get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/dark To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • S16E12 - "Some THINGS on Your Doorstep" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E12 - "Some THINGS on Your Doorstep" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Dec 16 2024
    Featured Authors: Cooper Golden, N.M. Brown, J.P. Netherane. It's a time of Lovecraft for Otis and Malcolm when they come across a book of tales that...well, simply should not be. In the first, an archaeological expedition turns south when the team's discovery just so happens to find them first. In the second, a man's despair leads him to a counselor who advises him to face reality...whatever that reality might be. In the third, a book purchase leads one man to realize that sometimes, words themselves can lead to madness, despair, and even worse. Get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/dark To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • S16E11 - "I Recall a Time..." – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E11 - "I Recall a Time..." – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Dec 8 2024
    Featured Authors: Nicky Exposito, Craig Groshek, and Finn McCool. Upon finding a book of folklore, Otis and Malcolm trade stories about how legends come to be. In the first, a young woman tries to bargain with a member of a ghost ship crew to save those onboard her own. In the second, a man brushes aside stories of fatal accidents along a stretch of road...until he must travel that road himself one dark night. In the third, a man down on his luck finds it restored with an act of kindness...but what happens when he forgets his manners? To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • S16E10 - "Under the Night Sky" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E10 - "Under the Night Sky" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Dec 2 2024
    Featured Authors: Michael Yowell, Tobias Wade, and Craig Groshek. Camping is a good time to talk about anything and everything, and so it is that Otis and Malcolm have decided to trade stories while out under the cool air of the night sky. In the first story, a hard luck homeless man finds a rare opportunity for home...but this home might just be a little too welcoming. In the second, a chance to win a fortune for a few nights of scares turns into a strange contest to decide the fate of a strange realm. In the third, a chance encounter to help someone at the roadside becomes a nightmare for a good Samaritan who now finds himself hunted by a killer with a strange appetite. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • S16E09 - "Friends for Dinner" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E09 - "Friends for Dinner" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Nov 25 2024
    Featured Authors: N.M. Brown, Craig Groshek, and Nick Carlson. Enjoy a nice, pleasant evening with friends and a good, delicious round of stories. In the first, a simple wish made in kindness leads to horrendous, unintended consequences. In the second, a family down on its luck receives a present that promises good tidings...but it doesn't work for free. In the third, one fateful Thanksgiving meal may prove to be too much for a vampire who pride himself on his ability to go undetected. Get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/dark To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Nov 18 2024
    Featured Authors: Nick Carlson, Hyde Price, and Craig Groshek. Think that new product is going to be exactly to fix all your problems? Sorry to disappoint you, but you here are three tales of purchases that didn't quite live up to expectations. In the first, a miracle skin cream has a slight problem if the directions aren't followed properly. In the second, everyone is ready to enter a new era in medicine...though they may not like where it leads. In the third, a man's tinnitus cure starts him hearing the thoughts of others...and he'll do anything to make it stop. Check out Wondery's “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories” on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime Members can listen early and ad-free on the Amazon Music app! To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • S16E07 - "Later is Now" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E07 - "Later is Now" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Nov 12 2024
    Featured Authors: Finn McCool, Craig Groshek, and Mark Leney. What lies in store in the future? Come and see with three tales from Otis and Malcolm about worlds that don't seem so glamorous on second glance. In the first, a businessman discovers his dark, oppressive existence harbors something even worse hiding in the alleyways and other dark places. In the second, an implanted brain app seems like fun and games until a mysterious individual threatens one man's security. In the third, two people find love in a time of the living dead roaming the earth...but how strong is their love, in the end? To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link! http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • S16E06 - "Quite a Ride" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

    S16E06 - "Quite a Ride" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark
    Nov 3 2024
    Featured Authors: Craig Groshek, N.M Brown, and Lucretia Vastea. In tonight's episode, Malcolm's purchase of a new car sets off a series of tales regarding automotive unpleasantries. In the first, a strange natural event traps a group of drivers in a stretch of highway where some lurks in the darkness, waiting for them to step outside. In the second, a traveler discovers a town where his simple act of driving is found to be very...unmutual. In the third, a fellow who has failed his driving test numerous times finds his latest instructor has far more sinister motives in store. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 22 mins