Classic Ghost Stories Podcast

11/08/2025

This week on the podcast coming Friday is "The Victim" by May Sinclair scheduled for 9PM BST (4PM NY, 1PM LA).

The story follows Steven Acroyd - a man consumed by jealousy. When his sweetheart Dorsey leaves after a tense conversation with her employer, Mr Greathead, Steven assumes his boss drove her away. His rage turns to murder—Mr Greathead vanishes without a trace, and Steven’s crime seems perfect.

But guilt leaves its mark… and then comes the ghost.

Tune in on Friday to the podcast to listen to a story of the perfect crime with a supernatural twist.

08/08/2025

If you find yourself in Somerset. I’d love to go but we will be back in Cumbria

04/08/2025

A few things to say - we've just hit 87,000 subscribers on Youtube, so thanks very much for all your support.

"Old Man's Beard" by H R Wakefield comes out tonight 9PM BST (4PM NY, 1PM LA) as well as "The True History of Anthony Ffryar" by Arthur Gray coming out on the podcast this Friday at 9 too. Two stories in a week for you to listen to! Hope you enjoy.

I've had a hand at editing the "Old Man's Beard" video. Let me know what you think, would you like more images or less? I might be jumping in with the editing in the future, so all feedback is welcome!

Thanks,

Imogen

04/08/2025

Hello there!

Just wanted to let you know about Payhip! We have moved some of the audiobooks and ebooks over to Payhip, all easily accessible and in different formats that best suit you. There are hours and hours of audio and reading for you to get your teeth into if you haven't already, and because we've just set it up, there will be 33% off the whole shop for the first week!

So if you haven't already got the audio or ebooks, now is the time! It all helps support the podcast to keep going and is always appreciated!

The code for the discount is: 33OFFGHOSTPOD

The discount code is valid til the 11th August!

I’m Tony Walker, a British author of classic ghost stories, twisted fairytales, and modern horror—all rooted in a strong sense of place. My stories unfold in the streets of Edinburgh, the dark corners of London, the woods and mountains of Cumbria, an...

31/07/2025

Hello!

Scheduled to come out on the podcast this Friday 9pm BST (or 4pm NY, 1pm LA) is:

"How Pan Came to Little Ingleton" by Margery Lawrence

You can listen to the episode on your preferred podcast hosting app/website or on Youtube!

This folk horror tale whispers of ancient gods, forgotten rituals, and the confrontation that comes when our views become too rigid... What happens when the spirit of Pan—wild, pagan, and powerful—returns to a sleepy English village? 🐐🔥🌾

Do you think old gods ever truly disappear? Listen soon on the Classic Ghost Stories podcast!

29/07/2025

Hello ghost podders!

Do you know about our other channels? I know it was mentioned in a comment or two that the other channels may be difficult to find!

If you enjoy what we do here, you'll love these too:

🔍 Classic Detective Stories – Solve timeless mysteries.
🌙 Late Night Sleep Radio – Relaxing stories to help you unwind.
📖 Classic Stories – Timeless tales from the greats.

You can check them out on Youtube and let us know your favorite! You can find these at the bottom of the Classic Ghost Stories podcast's channel main page under the subheading "Channels we like"!👇

Happy listening!

https://www.youtube.com/

Welcome to where scary stories meet thoughtful commentaries! Let’s escape from this crazy world to a better one filled with classic stories. Each week we narrate a classic supernatural story and follow it with an in-depth analysis, perfect for lovers of literary tradition and craft. If this sounds...

23/07/2025

Hello ghost pod listeners! As I'm new here, I want to know more about what you're enjoying listening to!

👻 What’s been your favourite story so far on the podcast? Could be from last week or one of the very first!
🎙️ What are you currently listening to? From Ghost pod or any other recommendations.
💬 And what keeps you coming back—Is it the commentary? The selection of stories? The narration? Or all three!

We absolutely love hearing which stories stuck with you (or kept you up at night 😅), and your feedback helps us pick what stories to read next!

Drop your answers in the comments—I'd love to hear from you!

Imogen

20/07/2025

Hello, Classic Ghost Pod listeners!

I thought I would introduce myself on the platforms. If you don't know me already - I'm Imogen. I've been helping dad on the podcast, creating the short form content for a while, as well as making the first logo for Classic Ghost Pod and other graphic-y bits when dad first started it!

I'm able to devote more time to the podcast now due to a recent job change and therefore will be able to help with content creation, social media, marketing, and interacting with you guys! Community feedback is really important, and I'd like to come up with different ideas for the podcast that involve dad's and my ideas as well as yours!

The podcast has grown so much, and I'm excited to get more involved and give dad a hand - because it's a lot of work for one person!

Thanks so much, stay spooky and enjoy your next episode! 🦇💀😊

14/07/2025

"The Book" by Margaret Irwin is a chilling tale about a man possessed. Once he begins to read 'the book' with no name and no author, he can’t stop returning to it. But is it the book or a supernatural entity that is a danger to his family, or is it the man himself?

Margaret Irwin’s "The Book" first appeared in The London Mercury in 1930—a quietly chilling study of possession, hidden knowledge, and the horrors that live on our own shelves.

13/05/2025

The great Daphne

Daphne du Maurier, born on this day in 1907, author of "The Birds', 'Don't Look Now' and 'Rebecca'.

26/04/2025

🎉 SMALL EVENTS NEED YOU! 🎉

We know you lot love a good weekend, and The Feel Good Festival has been serving up great food, live music, wellbeing activities, friendly vibes, and serious chill since day one. 🎶🍔🧘♀️🍻

Here's the deal: It's no secret that running small festivals like The Feel Good Festival is getting harder every year. Costs are rising, we're not getting any younger, and honestly, sometimes it feels like big events get all the love while the little ones are left behind.😢

We pour our hearts into making The Feel Good Festival happen every June. It's not a big money-making machine. We do it because we believe people need a space to feel good, relax, dance, eat amazing food, and just breathe again. 🧘♂️🎶🍔

But the truth is, if we don't get enough support, this could be the last year we do it. 💔 We don't want that, and we know a lot of you don't either. If you love good music, chilled vibes, fun workshops, and a proper chance to switch off and feel human again, please grab your tickets. Tell your mates. Bring your family. Every ticket makes a difference. 🫶

We're not some big brand with endless cash. We're just a small team doing it for the love of it… and for YOU. 🌞

People keep coming back year after year (which must mean we're doing something right, eh? 😉) — but without enough of you legends turning up, small festivals like ours might not make it much longer. 😬

So, if you like your festivals with a lot of heart (and without £9 pints and £300 tickets), now's the time to jump in and grab yours. 🙌

6th-8th June 2025. Gaddalands, Into The Woods, near Penrith. It's magic. It's Cumbrian. It's got your name all over it. 🌳🎉

Tickets are available now, and trust us, you don't want to miss out. Let's show that small festivals can survive and thrive! 🎉

👉 www.feelgoodfest.co.uk/festival-tickets/

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23/04/2025

If you're in the UK or USA you can now buy my Cumbrian Ghost Stories directly from the publisher

https://bit.ly/4lI1Bsj