Planet Fear

Planet Fear is about all the things that scare us the most. From the fascinating world of the paranormal and unknown, to the horrible and gruesome acts of true crime.

Episodes

Son of Sam | New York

August 31, 2025 • 70 mins

David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam, terrorized New York City in the late 1970's. His story is one of the most interesting and bizarre serial killer cases in American history. We check out the recently released documentary, Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes, and break down our thoughts on this horrific case. But first, tigers are eating pets in Denmark, and ghost dogs are barking.

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Labubu Pazuzu | Beijing

August 24, 2025 • 39 mins

Labubu has become a household name. Sought after by nearly everyone, including Hollywood celebrities. But is there something more sinister, darker, hiding behind that devlish little grin? Are we blindly worshipping the demon known as Pazuzu? Maybe that was the plan all along. But first...

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The Jamisons | Eufaula, Oklahoma

August 17, 2025 • 55 mins

The Jamison family always seemed surrounded by tragedy and turmoil, but what happened in the mountains of Oklahoma remains a mystery still to this day. Was it a case of a couple finally giving up, or were they pushed to their untimely end by evil spirits? We talk about the Jamisons and the events that led up to their final moments, but first an attack at Devil's Den State Park, and an alien living next door.

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Man In The Fields | The British Isles

August 10, 2025 • 39 mins

A lot of us grew up scaring one another with things like Bloody Mary and Ouija Boards, but are these really just harmless games, or are they rituals inviting real evil into our lives and our homes? We take a look at the Man In The Fields, and the ritualistic aspect of inviting something in. But first, a flesh covered teddy bear in California.

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Killer Clowns | Greenville, South Carolina

August 3, 2025 • 62 mins

Clowns are meant to be funny, but for some they are terrifying. Those fears might be rooted in real life events, when killer clowns have randomly appeared, attacking people and trying to lure children into the woods. But first...

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Jaws and the Original Shark Week | Amity Island

July 25, 2025 • 59 mins

We're gonna need a bigger podcast! Planet Fear takes a look back at 50 years of Jaws, and the original shark week that started it all. But first...

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