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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.
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This is my favorite podcast to listen to while I clean or js be productive lol. It’s very informative and entertaining!! Also I know y’all put a lot of thought into making this something interesting for all different types of people even if people say some ideas are stupid I love them! Keep up the good work!! ✨And I listened to the “White Lady” podcast and I believe I have seen it (or her). When I was 6 I was walking to my parents room late at night, and as a pasted the stairs I saw a girl in a white torn dress-like gown at the bottom of the stairs. I didn’t even second look it, I sprinted to my parents room.✨-and the thing is my mom said both her dad and her grandpa have claimed to see it. She told me that years after that happened and i had js brought it up. ✨ And again y’all are doing great with this podcast and I rly enjoy listening! The music gives it the right scary, but🫸 not TOO scary. Yk? I like the urban legends and js myths that, if we are being honest, all once believed at some point. I get chills listening to it but I think knowing where creepy things originated makes me feel safer. Even if it’s not true. But.. True until proven false…<3
My son wanted to try the JAWS episode, and while I was nervous a bit I played it but as soon as he heard the warning he quickly realized it wasn’t for him. I so appreciate the warning so that he could try to listen but still decide for himself! Thank you!!! From our little listener: “Thank you have a good day”
Our whole family listens to your show together. It’s a great way for my curious, spooky-loving kiddos to get some chills without too much for their age. Thank you so much for this accessible and thoughtful podcast. Our suggestions for episodes are: supervillains, clowns, quicksand, Bigfoot, chupacabra… so many possibilities! (:
Honestly this is one of my long time favorite podcasts, especially since early episodes have little to no ads. I first listened to this podcast with my friend at 10-ish pm and it was amazibg how it draws you into spooky worlds before hitting you with science to make it a little less terrifying. But recent episodes have been not so great. While I've really wanted it to have a FNaF episode, it was actually pretty underwhelming, it didn't discuss some of the horror elements or newer games that drew me to FNaF. Same goes for the Poppy Playtime episode. It felt less like it was actually talking about the game and what makes it so scary people love it, and more like it was an essay on how to enjoy horror games. I also feel like the skibidi toilet episode was unnecessary, but it was funny hearing the host say gen alpha slang. Modern horror is great but I feel like the episodes the show makes on it aren't as great as earlier episodes- or even the backrooms episode (which is my favorite one).
The show used to be amazing! It was our absolute favorite! The best episodes are the ones where Elise tells a story about the topic and engages the kids to think critically about what makes the topic scary or spooky. But ever since the show has introduced Nate, and brought on a variety of interviewees, the show has completely declined. As soon as we hear an interview begin, we turn it off. Why do you think kids want to listen to people they don’t know be interviewed? Sleepy Hollow was a perfect example. We were so excited to listen to your take on one of our most favorite ghost stories, but instead it was ruined with an interview. Please go back to the original format. We want to hear the stories and the kids… not the grown ups talking!
This used to be my son’s favorite podcast but lately every episode is an interview. No child wants to listen to an interview - it’s not engaging at all. Especially this latest one - culturally appropriation? What kid is a) going to understand that concept b) care about it. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Your audience is predominantly children. They don’t want boring interviews.
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