Ellen and Al explore folklore, spooky stories, conspiracies, strange history, paranormal legends, and everything wonderfully kooky.
Atmospheric storytelling, mystery‑driven chats, and deep dives into the unexplained — perfect for fans of folklore podcasts, paranormal mysteries, and strange history.
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WE FOUND THE MOST UNHINGED HALLOWEEN STORIES ON REDDIT
We went looking through Reddit for creepy Halloween stories... and somehow ended up finding some of the most bizarre stories we’ve ever read.Hello Spooky Kooks!HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃Of course we needed to do something Halloween-themed, and what better place to look for creepy stories than Reddit? We were expecting ghosts, creepy encounters, things going bump in the night... all the usual Halloween stuff. Instead, Reddit gave us a collection of stories ranging from genuinely unsettling to so completely unhinged that we didn’t really know what to say. And naturally, we had to read them.So in this episode, we’re getting into some very strange Halloween experiences, creepy encounters and stories that take turns we absolutely were not expecting. Some are actually pretty disturbing. Others are less “scary Halloween story” and more “what on earth have we just read?”It’s weird. It’s creepy. Occasionally, it makes absolutely no sense.Basically, exactly what you’d expect from us attempting to do a Halloween special.As always if you enjoyed the episode please consider following to join our little spooky corner of the internet!Hope you're all having a great spooky season!
15 Oct 2026
ANNABELLE: THE WORLD'S MOST HAUNTED DOLL THAT TERRIFIED INVESTIGATORS
Locked behind glass and blamed for accidents, injuries, and terrifying encounters, Annabelle's reputation has made her one of the most feared objects in the world. But what really happened, and how did an ordinary doll become the centre of a legend that still haunts people today?
Hello Spooky Kooks!
In this episode, we're exploring the true story behind Annabelle, the infamous haunted doll that inspired one of horror's most terrifying legends. Long before Hollywood transformed her into a nightmare-inducing icon, Annabelle was said to be an ordinary Raggedy Ann doll linked to a series of unsettling events that left owners, investigators, and sceptics searching for answers.
We'll uncover the origins of the case, examine the paranormal claims that made the doll famous, and delve into the investigation led by Ed and Lorraine Warren. From reports of mysterious movements and disturbing messages to tales of accidents and misfortune surrounding those who mocked the doll, the story of Annabelle has become one of the most enduring legends in paranormal history. But how much of it is fact, how much is folklore, and why does this seemingly innocent doll continue to capture the imagination of believers and sceptics alike? And finally we'll share our thoughts of what we believe the truth is behind the Annabelle legend.
Thank you for watching we'd love to hear your thoughts down in the comments below! If you enjoy our content consider following to join our little spooky corner of the internet!
1 Oct 2026
ROANOKE: A COLONY VANISHED WITHOUT A TRACE
When rescuers reached Roanoke Island, the entire English settlement had already vanished - 115 men, women, and children gone without a trace. Hello Spooky Kooks!In this episode we are unravelling the FULL story behind the unsolved mystery of the lost colony of Roanoke. We explore the failed 1585 colony, the rising tensions with Winging, the brutal evacuation, the eerie, dismantled settlement that John White found three years too late. We break down every major theory from plausible to the downright kooky - assimilation, attack, escape by sea, inland flight and even aliens and dive into the evidence of the archaeological finds that are still emerging today. If you enjoy our content please comment on your theory and don't forget to follow us to join our little spooky corner of the internet.
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