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Scary | A Paranormal Podcast

Podcast · shows.acast.com/scary · EN
Hosted by William O'Hanlon

Scary | A Paranormal Podcast is hosted by William O'Hanlon and presents listener-submitted true accounts of ghost encounters, haunted houses and unexplained events. It has 106 episodes released weekly, typically 20 to 25 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 8,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $150 to $620 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Scary | A Paranormal Podcast

Weekly true paranormal stories with a loyal, highly rated listener base

  • 400 Apple Podcasts ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5 signal an engaged audience.
  • 106 episodes released weekly with a consistent 20 to 25 minute format.
  • Listener-submitted real experiences create a distinctive, immersive listening context.
Best forHorror and entertainment releasesAudio and streaming app awareness campaigns
Watch forDark, eerie subject matter may not suit family or lifestyle brands.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Paranormal70%
Personal Journals20%
Society & Culture10%
Formats
solo narration, listener-submitted stories, occasional featured hauntings
Tone
eerie, calm
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
20 to 35 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment85/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode8k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 400 Apple ratings across a show under five years old (shifted one band up), weekly cadence, 106 episodes, Acast hosting and a top Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutAre these stories real?How do listeners submit their own experiences?Which haunted locations are featured?
Age
20%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
25%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States50%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom20%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The description and titles contain no sponsor or funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

Episode titles such as 'Mothers' and 'The Boy and the Woman' suggest dark subject matter, and the explicit flag is 0, so suitability for younger audiences is limited.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 71 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence49 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks17 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
Magnet2026-10-1127 min
Split2026-10-0431 min
Rewind: 3 For 32026-08-3022 min
Rewind: The Calls2026-08-2434 min
Accommodation2026-08-0920 min
Thrice2026-07-2824 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.

Scary | A Paranormal Podcast features true paranormal stories submitted by listeners from around the world. Each week, I narrate personal accounts of ghost encounters, haunted houses, and unexplained events, shared by people who lived through them. These are not fictional stories. They’re real experiences that left a lasting impression. You’ll also hear occasional episodes exploring well-known…
Scary | A Paranormal Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Scary | A Paranormal Podcast

Scary | A Paranormal Podcast is a weekly show that presents true paranormal stories submitted by listeners, narrated by William O'Hanlon in a calm, immersive style. According to the feed, it covers ghost encounters, haunted houses and unexplained events, with occasional episodes on well-known hauntings. The show has 106 episodes and typical episodes run 20 to 25 minutes.

The show is hosted on Acast, and the feed lists William O'Hanlon as owner. Apple Podcasts shows 400 ratings averaging 4.8 out of 5, with the show listed since February 2022. Listener numbers are estimates, based on the rating count and show age, and point to roughly 8,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The feed shows no sponsors.

The show suits audio, streaming and entertainment brands that want an engaged horror and paranormal audience. Estimated rates run $150 to $620 per episode, which buys one host-read mid-roll ad.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Scary | A Paranormal Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Scary | A Paranormal Podcast

How much does Scary | A Paranormal Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $150 to $620 per episode for a host-read mid-roll ad, based on estimated downloads of 8,000 to 25,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor and campaign terms.

What is Scary | A Paranormal Podcast about?

The show presents true paranormal stories submitted by listeners from around the world, including ghost encounters, haunted houses and unexplained events, narrated by William O'Hanlon each week.

How do I contact Scary | A Paranormal Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

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