Scary But True

About Scary But True

Scary But True is a weekly podcast featuring spine chilling, true stories of the unsettling, unexplained, and horrifying all told by me, your host. Our stories range from eerie encounters and real life horror to the kind of stories that will make you check under your bed before you go to sleep at night.. Join me weekly as we explore the dark truths and stories that will stay with you. Do you have a story of your own? Email it to scarybuttruepod@gmail.com

Publisher

Scary But True

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2026

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Ep. 22: Skinwalkers - Cryptid Special

   SKINWALKERS - A CRYPTID SPECIAL What exactly is a skinwalker? In this episode of Scary But True, we dive into the terrifying folklore, history, and modern eyewitness accounts surrounding one of the most infamous legends associated with the Navajo (Diné) people. We explore the traditional concept of the yee naaldlooshii, the history of Navajo witchcraft, and the infamous 1878 Navajo Witch Purge before diving into the darker modern version of the skinwalker legend. Then we get into the stories. From firsthand skinwalker encounters and alleged sightings in Arizona and Navajo country to strange creatures seen on roads at night, animals behaving unnaturally, mysterious figures moving on two legs, skinwalkers mimicking human voices, and witnesses who claim they were watched, followed, or approached by something that didn't seem entirely human. We'll separate traditional Navajo beliefs from modern skinwalker lore, including the stories and paranormal encounters that have spread across Reddit, podcasts, forums, and the internet. Are skinwalkers simply a misunderstood piece of Navajo folklore, modern cryptid mythology, or something more disturbing? Listen to the stories. Decide for yourself. Topics covered: Skinwalkers, Navajo folklore, Diné culture, yee naaldlooshii, Navajo witchcraft, 1878 Navajo Witch Purge, skinwalker sightings, skinwalker encounters, paranormal experiences, cryptids, supernatural encounters, Native American folklore, Arizona paranormal stories, Reddit paranormal stories, skinwalker stories, scary true stories, unexplained encounters, mimics, supernatural creatures, and modern horror folklore. Scary But True is a podcast exploring strange, frightening, and unexplained stories. Accounts discussed in this episode are presented as eyewitness claims and folklore, not as verified evidence of supernatural phenomena. I would love to feature YOUR story! Please email it to scarybuttrue@gmail.com for a chance to have your story told on the podcast. Please leave a like, review, and share with your friends! Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you again next week. Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scarybuttruepod?igsh=eGE3ejRqYmw4OHo4&utm_source=qr Stories and References: https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/comments/1whga34/my_experience_with_a_skinwalker_by_navajo_land/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/comments/1whga34/my_experience_with_a_skinwalker_by_navajo_land/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/nun0rd/i_have_a_friend_who_left_the_navajo_reservation_a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/nun0rd/i_have_a_friend_who_left_the_navajo_reservation_a/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1m20nus/my_skeptic_father_still_cant_explain_what_he_saw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com (https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1m20nus/my_skeptic_father_still_cant_explain_what_he_saw/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/skinwalker-mythology

2. 

   24 Jul 2026

   Ep. 21: EVIL | True Stories of Demonic Possession, The Real Exorcist, the Demon House & Anneliese Michel

   Three true stories of demonic possession, real exorcisms, and pure evil. This week on Scary But True: the terrifying 1949 case of demonic possession that inspired The Exorcist — a real boy, a Ouija board, and the priest's diary the Catholic Church kept hidden. Then, the haunted house in Gary, Indiana that police officers and government caseworkers couldn't explain: the infamous Demon House, backed by 800 pages of official records. And finally, the true story of Anneliese Michel, the real exorcism of Emily Rose — 67 exorcisms, six demons, and audio tapes so disturbing we made a choice you'll have to hear to understand. True paranormal stories. Real hauntings. Documented evil. If you love scary stories, ghost stories, demonology, and unexplained supernatural encounters, this episode will keep you up tonight. Listener discretion advised. That second paragraph is doing the SEO grunt work: "paranormal stories," "hauntings," "ghost stories," "demonology," "supernatural" are all category terms Spotify's search weighs, and stacking them as natural sentences beats a bare tag dump, which Apple can penalize as keyword stuffing. The "we made a choice you'll have to hear" line teases your tapes moment without spoiling it, and teasers like that measurably help completion rates. I would love to feature YOUR story! Please email it to scarybuttrue@gmail.com for a chance to have your story told on the podcast. Please leave a like, review, and share with your friends! Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you again next week. Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scarybuttruepod?igsh=eGE3ejRqYmw4OHo4&utm_source=qr

3. 

   9 Jul 2026

   Ep. 20: True Horror Stories | Hidden Cameras, Surveillance & Real Life Predators

   Three true stories about people who stumbled onto something they were never supposed to find. A remote farm in the Australian outback. A signal picked up on a TV that wasn't meant for anyone's eyes. What happens when ordinary people accidentally walk into something deeply wrong. True horror stories | real life horror reddit | disturbing true stories | hidden camera true story | surveillance horror | reddit horror stories | scary but true podcast | true crime podcast | horror podcast | australian true crime | creepy encounters | real life nightmare | LetsNotMeet reddit | scariest reddit stories | unexplained true stories Scary But True is a podcast featuring unsettling, unexplainable, and horrifying experiences. Each episode features firsthand accounts and true stories that will make you double check your locks and your closet at night. These stories are strange, unsettling, and difficult to explain. I would love to feature YOUR story! Please email it to scarybuttrue@gmail.com for a chance to have your story told on the podcast. Please leave a like, review, and share with your friends! Thank you so much for listening, and I will see you again next week. Follow Me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scarybuttruepod?igsh=eGE3ejRqYmw4OHo4&utm_source=qr Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1qf4v0/a_true_very_creepy_surveillance_story/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1qf4v0/a_true_very_creepy_surveillance_story/) https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1t2uwq/the_office_in_the_middle_of_nowhere/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/LetsNotMeet/comments/1t2uwq/the_office_in_the_middle_of_nowhere/) https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/4tiy9c/comment/d5htyri/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/4tiy9c/comment/d5htyri/) https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/4tiy9c/comment/d5hss30/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/4tiy9c/comment/d5hss30/)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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