Unspookable
by Soundsington Media
From the publisher
Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 162 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 162 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 372 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop4
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- “I love this podcast, I listen to it while I play Minecraft, draw,or in car rides!”
- “My son and I listen to this podcast in the car in the morning and heard you all ask for topics.”
- Parents enjoy it too4
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- “My daughter and I love this podcast!”
- “My son and I listen to this podcast in the car in the morning and heard you all ask for topics.”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop18
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- “I love every story that they have told, but I NEED more episodes.”
- “Can you do an episode on the top 10 favorite scary stories?”
- History & mythology11
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- “😫 recommendations: snakes, creepy Roblox myths, or the dark.”
- “Which reminds to ask if you could more episodes of Irish mythology or could you do a video of the underworld and maybe do a video of Cerberus.”
- Animals & nature4
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- “They’re my absolute favorite animal and I appreciate you clearing up all of the lies and vindication that’s around that subject.”
- “Santa’s alter ego theThat the thingy that like drags, naughty kids or whatever it’s called I forget we made one that’s essentially just our dog but with like horns and cloven ho…”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- EducationalTop6
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- “But it is pretty scary and not for the faint of heart, a lot of the episodes scared me half to death but I don’t learn so I’m still going to listen to them 😃😃😃 P.S my favouri…”
- “This podcast is amazing the narration is incredible and the podcast is just fantastic I enjoyed learning stories but also history.”
Who's actually listening
From the 5 reviews that name a child's age.
- Preschool (3-5)3
- Teens (13+)2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Unspookable
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
Unspookable is an award winning, family-friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection," one of Apple Podcasts' "Essentials," has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them Forget About Screen Time" by the TODAY Show. The show has appeared multiple times across Canada on CBC Radio's Podcast Playlist, on NPR station WHYY's Kid's Listening Hour, has been featured by Vox, Vulture, Romper, The AV Club, Fast Company, The Week Jr., and more.
Parent reviews (372)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Ruquest
YES! can you do one on a slender men
interesed tween · Oct 2026
Hi I have ideas
Hey there if you reading this you should listen it’s really good !! . There is the thing I can’t remember what it’s called but it’s like you see monsters in the dark and it looks and feels really real and you can’t move or do anything could you do a podcast like that Also you should do one in fright nights P.S. I LOVE YOU SHOW ITS SO GOOD
Ally@GZMshows4life · Oct 2026
5 starts, French kiss🤩
Amazing podcast! I love every story that they have told, but I NEED more episodes. Maybe something on Jack the Ripper, or the Victorian era?
Rory the Nerd😋🤓 · Oct 2026
Episode 43 FNAF (encore)
Was a pretty good episode, I was kinda disappointed that they didn’t really talk about the lore of the game, and one the main premises of the game being that the animatronics being possessed by the ghosts of children. I’m not angry or anything, just disappointed they didn’t go as in-depth about the series
💚🍀Sage🍀💚 · Oct 2026
😃😃😃😄😄😄😃😃😄😄😁😁😀😀😁😆😆😃
FINALLY A NEW EPISODE!!!!!!!
Cleo1717🩷Podlover · Oct 2026
The best podcast ever
Hh
Ga144# · Oct 2026
B.E.S.T P.O.D.C.A.S.T E.V.E.R.!!
Love it! Super fun and very interesting! Thanks for such a fun podcast! But.. please.. MAKE MORE EPISODES!! 😫 recommendations: snakes, creepy Roblox myths, or the dark. Thanks again for the fun podcast! :3
🖤🕸️🩷🕸️🖤🕸️🩷🕸️🖤 · Oct 2026
Creepy pasta
Can u pls do Jeff the killer or creepy pasta 🍝
Harmanie 😆😆😆😆😆 · Oct 2026
Showing the 120 most recent of 372 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Unspookable for?
Unspookable doesn't publish an age range, but based on the ages parents name in their reviews it lands with 3–5-year-olds, most often preschool (3-5) and teens (13+).
How long are Unspookable episodes?
Most episodes run about 22 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Unspookable any good?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 2,265 ratings, with 372 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Unspookable appropriate for kids?
Unspookable is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as educational.
Where can I listen to Unspookable?
Unspookable is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Unspookable?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 4 of the 162 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
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Episode 82: Sleep Paralysis and the Hat Man
Oct 6, 2026 · 22 min
In honor of spooky season, we’re keeping things extra creepy with the waking nightmare phenomenon called Sleep Paralysis. What is sleep paralysis? Are the creatures people see, like the Man in the Hat, real? Or just a trick of the imagination? We’ll do our best to find out on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavem
Episode 81: Changelings and Neurodivergence
Sep 29, 2026 · 20 min
Have you ever heard of Changelings? Are they real? Where do they come from? And why is it so scary to think someone we know is not actually someone we know? We’ll be pondering all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson With additional editing by: Liz Anderson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
We're BaAaAack! New Episodes of Unspookable start September 29th
Sep 24, 2026 · 1 min
Spooky season is almost here and with it comes an all new season of Unspookable beginning on Tuesday, September 29th. We’ve been following your amazing requests and our team has been working on episodes you're going to love, all starting with the topic of: Changelings. Have ideas for other topics? There’s still time - just leave us a comment wherever you listen to the show. Don’t miss all new episodes of Unspookable beginning Tuesday, September 29th. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Unspookable is a family friendly look at the histories and mysteries behind your favorite scary stories, myths and urban legends. Each week host Elise Parisian digs into the history, brain science, and power dynamics behind such topics as Bloody Mary, Charlie Charlie, and Ouija Boards to find the stories behind the scares. (Recommended for ages 8+) The award winning podcast Unspookable is an official "Common Sense Media Selection" and has been called one of the "Best Podcasts for Kids of All Ages" by Time Out New York, one of the “7 Podcasts Big Kids Will Love” by The New York Times, one of the "20 Best Podcasts for Kids that will Make Them F
Episode 80: The Yeti or Abominable Snowman
Dec 16, 2025 · 15 min
It’s getting to be that time of year again. A lot of you might feel a chill in the air. Trees have lost their leaves, snowflakes are starting to fall, and you’re keeping an eye out for any 8-foot-tall bear-ape monsters. Dig out those winter hats and snow boots and we’ll dig into the Abominable Snowman on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookab
Krampus [ENCORE]
Dec 3, 2025 · 8 min
For those of us who have been good all year the holidays are a time for celebration and gifts... but, for for those of us who have been naughty, we may have a half goat, half demon visitor waiting to steal us away. What's that, cheery soul? Not familiar? Well then, let's tell you a little more about Krampus... Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
Episode 79: Slime
Dec 1, 2025 · 22 min
Have you ever made slime? Do you remember how you made it? What it felt like oozing between your fingers? Why do you think so many of us are obsessed with slime? And why do slimy things creep so many people out? We'll be talking about all of that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@airwavemedia.com
Episode 43: Five Nights at Freddy's [ENCORE]
Nov 18, 2025 · 20 min
Have you ever thought about getting your first job? Where would you work? What would you have to do? Well, what if your first job was working the overnight shift at a pizzeria making sure the animatronic puppets don't come into contact with humans? That is exactly what happens in Five Nights at Freddy's, the runaway hit horror game, that has become one of Unspookable's most requested topics to cover. What is it about this game that has captured our imaginations? And why do we seek the thrills of being jump scared? That and more on today's episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ellenor Riley-Condit Created, Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case: https://www.jessecasemusic.com/ Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www
Episode 78: The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Nov 4, 2025 · 23 min
If you’re listening to Unspookable, chances are you like a good mystery. A mystery like, say, over 100 people vanishing without a trace? We’re going to cover a mystery that’s centuries old and ask whether a mystery so long past is even solveable as we discuss the Lost Colony of Roanoke on today’s episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Advertise on Unspookable: advertising@ai
Episode 77: Stonehenge
Oct 28, 2025 · 26 min
We're sure you've heard of Stonehenge, an ancient stone monument that has mystified people for centuries, but what is it? Was it a temple, a portal, or maybe an alien landing pad? Who built it and why? And even more importantly: why can’t we stop asking questions about it? We’ll be talking about all that and more on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Ana Olson Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media shows? Head on over to our Dashery store for t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, hats and more. https://soundsington-media.dashery.com Unspookable Halloween Giveaway Do y
Kooky Spooky Countdown: Elise Parisian (Unspookable) interviews Adam Gidwitz (Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest)
Oct 22, 2025 · 34 min
If you've been following the Kooky Spooky Countdown, it has all been leading up to this: Elise Parisian, the host of Unspookable, sits down with Adam Gidwitz, the creator and host of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest and New York Times best-selling author, to talk about scary stories themselves. Why do we tell them? What purpose do they serve? And what has Adam learned in all his years of studying and retelling Grimms’ Fairy Tales? All with a little help from our SCARE-rator, Jonathan Cormur, the host of Dorktales Storytime. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. The Kooky Spooky Countdown Three award-winning, family-favorite children’s podcasts - Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest (Pinna), Unspookable (Soundsington Media), and Dorktales Storytime - have teamed up this October for the Kooky Spooky Countdown, a seasonal, screen-free listening event for families and classrooms everywhere. Participants are challenged to listen to 13 “spooky-ish” podcast episodes to earn rewards, including exclusive congratulatory videos from all three podcast hosts. The challenge celebrates October’s festivities with safe thrills, playful storytelling, and engaging experiences. It launches on October 2nd and runs u
Episode 76: The Brown Mountain Lights
Oct 21, 2025 · 23 min
Sometimes strange glowing orbs appear around Brown Mountain in North Carolina. Locals call them the Brown Mountain Lights, and no one really knows what they are. Some say they’re spirits or ghosts, some aliens, and others think they’re a quirk of nature. We'll share our ideas and those of the experts on this episode of Unspookable. Host: Elise Parisian Written by: Miden Wood Produced, Edited by: Nate DuFort Music Direction and Composition: Jesse Case Logo by: Natalie Khuen Episode Art: Alhafiz You can find Unspookable on TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram at: https://www.tiktok.com/@unspookablepodcast https://twitter.com/ImUnspookable https://www.instagram.com/unspookablepodcast/ Daniel Caton's Brown Mountain Lights Camera 1B July 16-17, 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU88gWGVDV0 Rare weather phenomenon filmed by Ed and Melinda Pardy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmOfwFHBu_o Unspookable is a production of Soundsington Media, committed to making quality programming for young audiences and the young at heart. To find out more go to http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Looking for merch from Unspookable and your favorite Soundsington Media sh
Introducing: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings
Oct 15, 2025 · 22 min
We are excited to share a recent episode of the Kids Listen podcast Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups About Feelings featuring Unspookable and our friends at At Your Level and Koala Shine and hosted by the amazing Molly Bloom (Brains On! & Smash Boom Best)! Give it a listen and if you want to hear more, there are loads more episodes here. --- Embarrassment & Pride (Part 1) 😳🏆 Welcome back to Big Emotions! This week we’re hiding behind the sofa, and then jumping in front of the camera! Embarrassment and pride might seem like opposites, but they’re really two sides of the same coin. Both are “self-conscious” emotions that help us reflect on how we show up in the world. In this episode, we explore the squirmy moments that make our cheeks burn and the warm glows that make our hearts swell - and how both feelings can teach us about ourselves, our values, and the people we care about. Contributing podcasts in this episode: At Your Level • Koala Shine • Unspookable Hosted by: Molly Bloom of Brains On! & Smash Boom Best PDF Activity Sheet for SEL Check out the music in each episode About this series: Big Emotions: Kids Listen Mashups is a 7-part audio adventure where creators from the Ki