February 22, 2023
Spooktacular Podcasts
Life is full of many mysteries and filled with things we can’t understand. These podcasts dive into the scary aspect of life that many of us just can’t get enough of.Lights Out
Looking for a podcast about spooky stories of hauntings, demons, and terrifying cults? Lights Out is a podcast hosted by Josh Haberer, husband to Kendall Rae who has a well-known true-crime podcast (see below). This podcast goes over spooky tales of cryptids, the occult, hauntings, etc. Each episode is a new story either about the supernatural, true crime, or both. Whether or not one believes in paranormal occurrences, it’s hard to deny that these events are bone chilling. The way the host tells each story keeps you on the edge of your seat. Some examples of my favorite episodes include “Prince of Hell Torments Moffitt Family for Years” and “Mexico’s Haunted Island of Dolls.” Though the stories are intense, the host knows how to lighten the mood by adding in some humor. At the end, Haberer and his co-host Austin Lee give their thoughts on what they just read. It is fascinating to hear their opinions on the supernatural and how they interpret everything. Overall, it is a fascinating podcast, and I highly recommend you give it a listen if spooky stories are something for you.
—Emma Krueger, Podcast Editor
True Crime with Kendall Rae
Kendall Rae is a podcaster who makes edge-of-your-seat true-crime-themed content. Her podcast, True Crime with Kendall Rae, made its debut after her YouTube channel blew up for posting true-crime videos. The podcast can be streamed on many popular platforms. Her episodes vary in length and content, but you are sure to find something different with every episode. Episode topics can range anywhere from cold cases to unexplained missing people to gruesome murders. Many of her episodes are about unsolved cases, but all of them will leave you intrigued. Kendall has a habit of working one-on-one with victims’ families to make sure she covers the stories of their loved ones properly, while also being respectful of all they have gone through. She also owns her own CBD store, which she promotes, along with promoting NCMEC, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, since many of her cases include minors. She and her husband, who hosts the Lights Out podcast (see above) also donate and match money raised during fundraisers they hold for organizations such as NCMEC. I strongly suggest you give Kendall Rae a listen and go support her content.
—Jasmine Puls
Wolf 359
Imagine being stuck in a building with a couple of people for months. For years. Not hard nowadays, I know. Now, imagine that in space, shenanigans ensue. Mysterious musical broadcasts, an overgrown garden experiment skulking in the vents, a hostage situation over the last tube of Earth-made toothpaste … this story has it all! Wolf 359 is a comedic sci-fi audiodrama (a voice-acted story in podcast form) where Communications Officer Doug Eiffel slacks off while recording his daily log or gets lectured by Commander Minkowski or roped into some crazy experiment by Dr. Hilbert. This story starts off light and sweet, with Eiffel’s stir-crazy sense of humor giving a warm glow to the cold depths of space. But as it progresses, we begin to wonder: Why were these three sent to a remote station at the edge of space? What are their superiors at Goddard Futuristics telling them? The first few episodes made me love the characters and want to hear more, and the later seasons had me at the edge of my seat as events unfolded and my favorite characters were put through plot twists and turns. And did I mention the wonderful voice acting? Zach Valenti voices two-thirds of the starting cast, and I didn’t even realize until I tuned in to the credits a season in. Whether you’ve dabbled in audiodrama or have yet to, Wolf 359 is a must-listen!
—Henri Lepak