These 31 Scary Podcasts Are Spookier than the Thought of Losing Just One AirPod
Proceed with caution.
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Summer may be the time for all things sunshiney, warm, and fun—especially if you're one of those fellow poor unfortunate souls who only gets actual nice weather for a couple months of the year—but sometimes there's only so much poolside lounging you can do before you need to take the relaxation vibes down and kick the adrenaline up. And the best way to do that, without having to change out of your swimsuit or even leave your lounge chair ofc, is throwing on a terrifying podcast that's guaranteed to scare the bikini bottoms off of you!
I personally don't recommend listening to any of these pods before bed (unless you're freaky like that—if so, go off). Ruining your night and your ability to sleep is totally up to you, but it's better to play it safe and queue up an episode during a *daytime* walk through your neighborhood or road trip to the beach before heading home to whip up a yummy cocktail with all the lights on and all the doors and windows locked. Whether you're looking for true crime, zombie stories, or old-fashioned ghost tales, there's something for everyone on this list. So don't be shy. Pick up your phone, grab your headphones, and listen to one of the best horror podcasts...if you dare.
Hannah Chambers is an entertainment editor at Cosmopolitan. She loves Little Mix, true crime, and blaming literally everything on Mercury Retrograde.
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Paulina is the Weekend Editor at Cosmopolitan.com. When she isn’t covering celeb and pop culture news, she can be found listening to Taylor Swift, watching a teen drama (One Tree Hill is her favorite), or perfecting her skincare routine.
Jasmine is a journalist struggling to adult by day... and pretty much the same at night. She is a summer child with a penchant for all things beachy, bright, and yellow, and thinks Timothée Chalamet is the most beautiful boy on this earth (pun intended).
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