Madame Strangeways: True Scary Stories
Madame Strangeways brings you true scary stories of the unexplained: ghost stories, haunted houses, cryptid sightings, even the occasional alien. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or some secret third thing, each episode begins with a real chilling tale, followed by strange research, spooky folklore & history, and strange theories. Madame Strangeways is your guide beyond the veil, and gleefully drags you down strange rabbit holes along the way, kicking and screaming if needs must. Follow the podcast and socials @madamestrangeways.
Episodes
Join Madame Strangeways for this true paranormal experience by Izzy about the strange slip through time, some might say a timeslip, during his walk home along Clarence Street in Staines, Surrey, London, UK. Did Izzy really accidentally step into another time or another dimension? England is flush with time slips for some reason, so maybe so!
Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what ...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by lost_xtic3934 about the strange, unexplained figure seen in southern Australia that seemed to be behind a eucalyptus tree falling out of nowhere. Eerie!! Was it a ghost? A hallucination? Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a mysterious figure harassing local trees, including some local folklore, becaus...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Anonymous about a terrifying, mysterious growling noise that came from seemingly thin air, witnessed by Anon and their partner in an AirBnb. A haunted AirBnb, perhaps?? Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a disembodied growling, including some auditory trickery and a very unexpected reptile cameo, beca...
Join Madame Strangeways for this deep dive into the paranormal entity / creature / cryptid / etc known as Mimics. They're so hot right now. People are sharing their mimic encounters on TikTok and Reddit and have been for a few years... but how old is the concept of the Mimic? Is it related to the doppelgenger? Where did it come from, where did it go? Where did it come from, Mimic Eye Joe? I could've used that joke when I was record...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Ameya about the strange glowing figure he and a girlfriend encountered while riding his scooter in the forest of Nagpur, India. Was it a ghost? An alien? Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories about what could possibly explain a mysterious glowing silhouette, including some local folklore, because why not.
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Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Mia about the strange, unexplained happenings in her parents' house, like phantom voices and strange electrical occurrences (perhaps even electromagnetic activity?!). Stick around after the story to hear all about my mundane and skeptical theories behind this haunting phenomenon (doo dooooo doodoodoo).
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Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Tori about the ghostly apparition in her mother's home called only "The Lady." Eeeeek. Stick around after the story to hear all about my paranormal, mundane and skeptical theories behind this haunting phenomenon (doo dooooo doodoodoo).
Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained.
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Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Poppy the Masked Keaton about his experience during a hike in the Appalachian Trail (the ol' AT) while there to spread someone's ashes. We'll go over some folklore local to the Appalachian Trail and Appalachian Mountains and I discover my favorite folklore characters to date: the Greasy Witches.
Stick around after the story to hear all about the paranormal and mundane ...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary story by Kai from Polterkaist on YouTube about his visit to the Old Alton Bridge in Denton, Texas, and how he possibly, maybe, might have pissed off the Goatman... DUN DUN DUN. Stick around after the story to hear all about The Goatman, and Goatmen, and how urban legends and folklore spread and morph over time.
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Join Madame Strangeways for this Solstice Strangedive into Iceland's Yule Cat, a spooky Christmas cryptid of sorts who eats children who haven't received new clothes for Christmas. Spooky history, strange folkore, and festive rabbitholes abound in this yuletide deep dive!
Listen to Tapes of Trepidation for my original short story and guest narration of A Very Yule Cat Christmas!
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Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by Kaycee from Reddit about a cabin in the woods that appeared once and was then never seen again... DUN DUN DUN.
Stick around after the spooky story for some theories, both from a believer POV and a skeptical POV, for what could possibly explain the missing cabin.
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Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by DC from Reddit about a harrowing, unexplained experience in her family's home that haunted them to this day. Stick around after the story for some attempts at mundane and naturalistic explanations for what happened at the house.
Follow the podcast to hear more true scary ghost stories and strange stories of the unexplained.
Thank you to DC for granting perm...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story by Good_Composer_8409 about three women in black seen waiting, perhaps lurking, outside her Grandma's house in the Greek village she lives in. Are they witches? Do they mean harm? We may never know!
As always, stick around after the story for spooky folklore and spooky history about the birth of witches and witchcraft in ancient Greece.
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All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.
Thank you to Jason, Duchess and Anonymous for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecet...
All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.
Thank you to Sam and brembole660 for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera: ...
Join Madame Strangeways for this deep dive into the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. Learn about the spooky history, culture, and weird folklore surrounding the classic American ghost story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman himself.
And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!! Follow the podcast to hear more true scary gho...
All October long, Madame Strangeways celebrates Strangetober and Strangeoween with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween! These macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.
Thank you to Standard Debate, Anonymous and Avanoon for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings &a...
All October long, join Madame Strangeways with bonus mini episodes of spooky paranormal stories for Halloween, er, sorry, Strangeoween! These Strangetober macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.
Thank you to Megan, kawaiidemonbunny and Chris for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings &...
All October long, join Madame Strangeways with bonus mini episodes of spooky stories for Halloween, er, sorry, Strangeoween! These Strangetober macabre minisodes are narrations only, no commentary, but full episodes will still be released every other Wednesday as usual.
Thank you to Anonymous, Lea and rumbleskunk for granting permission to read their stories from Reddit. Remember, Strangers & Strangelings & Strangecetera...
Join Madame Strangeways for this true scary paranormal story about phantom footsteps from above... but there's no attic. And to make things worse, the footsteps are accompanied by the sound of something heavy dragging behind them. Eeeeeek. A terrifying experience to be sure! And also, happy Strangetober! If you're listening to this to get into the spooky season and set the mood for Halloween, welcome!!
As always, stick a...
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