Hey there,
Here I am again with another post, only this one is a little different. Instead of talking about a book, I’m going to be talking about some of my favourite podcasts and YouTube channels. During the day when I’m working, I like to stick YouTube or a podcast on in the background as it allows me to focus on the story whilst I work. It’s something I’ve done since I was younger. I know some people can’t focus on work if there are any distractions, but for me, it takes away the feeling of the task at hand being so mammoth. And when I go to bed, I like to listen to a podcast. Something which my husband doesn’t always appreciate given the content.
It won’t surprise most of you to know that I like horror and all things spooky. But I also find true crime interesting as well as podcasts/videos about some of my interests like Buffy, True Blood and books. So without further ado, here are some of my favorite podcasts and YouTube Channels.
Podcast – CaseFile
This is one I’ve been listening to for years. It’s an Australian True Crime podcast, narrated by a man who remains anonymous. The great thing about this podcast is the writing. The story flows naturally and looks at the victims prior to their death, the murder and investigation and what happened afterwards. Before each podcast the narrator will give a warning about the types of things that will be discussed so that you have the option to turn off, if you find the content too triggering.
Podcast – The NoSleep Podcast
I’m sure plenty of readers may already be familiar with this one. This is an anthology horror fiction podcast that was created from the popular subreddit NoSleep. The stories are narrated by voice actors, which makes it more immersive and production quality is incredibly high. You can tell alot of care goes into these episodes. Sometimes, they’ll feature one lengthy story for an episode and they never disappoint. In fact, if I’ve piqued your interest enough, I highly recommend listening to the 25th Episode of Season 12 – Whitefall It’s one I’ve listened to multiple times and the sense of tension and horror is palpable.
Podcast – Truest Blood
Now this one won’t be for everyone, but personally I loved the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris and really enjoyed the TV show True Blood. This is a weekly podcast hosted by Kristin Bauer van Straten (who played Pam) and Deborah Ann Woll (who played Jessica) as they watch an episode and dissect it, alongside a special guest star who is usually linked to the show. I really enjoy hearing the women talk about their experiences and you can tell that they really loved working on the show. If you’re a Truebie, this is a good one!
YouTube – Coffee House Crime
It’s crazy to think this channel has only been going a year, but Adrian (the host) posts solved, unsolved and strange true crime cases, weekly. One of the things I love most about this channel, is that Adrian always spends the last few minutes of the episode speaking about the victim. I often find that some people romanticize true crime (don’t even get me started on the weirdos who fancy serial killers) but he focuses on the life of the victim and the people they left behind. He also posts “espresso” videos which are shorter and good to watch if you’re on a coffee break.
YouTube – Emmie
I stumbled across this channel around a month ago when I was looking for book recommendations. And I fell in love, it’s like sitting with a friend. Emma reads books of all genres and speaks about them so eloquently, that there are a few I added to my wish list. Really worth a watch if you’re looking for books!
YouTube – Kendall Rae
Kendall is another true crime youtuber and like Adrian, she focuses a lot on the victims and the families of the victims. She speaks with compassion and even works with families to help them gain exposure for the case, in the hope of bringing them justice.
YouTube – MrBallen
I first came across Mr Ballen on TikTok during the start of the pandemic and quickly viewed his YouTube channel. Since then, I’ve watched every video he’s posted. A gifted storyteller of the dark, strange and unusual, his narrative style is compelling. I’d be surprised if you don’t know of him already, and if not, you really should check him out.
Do you have any recommendations? I’d love to know about them, so why not comment below.
Stay Spooky!
👻LWG👻
☽ SpookyGee ☾ 