No Tricks, Just Treats! Your Halloween Podcast Lineup Is Here
It’s after midnight, the static crackles and a voice on the line claims he was part of a secret U.S. space mission. Welcome to “Midnight Radio,” Ethan Hawke’s new supernatural thriller from iHeartPodcasts, Under The Influence Productions and Crooked Highway. Ethan stars as The Radio Man, host of a cult-favorite late-night AM call-in show built on conspiracy theories, and that one call pulls him into a web of government cover-ups, interdimensional breaches and psychological warfare. As strange signals surface in the static, one question grows more urgent. Who, or what, is really on the other end of the line? Listen to the eerie sneak peak now and tune in on October 22 to find out.
Some podcasts have fans. “My Favorite Murder” has "Murderinos.” Since launching in January 2016, the hit true crime comedy podcast has turned Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark’s lifelong fascination with true crime into a weekly ritual for listeners everywhere. Each episode, the pair trade compelling cases and hometown stories sent in by friends and listeners, covering everything from infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker to mysterious cold cases, captivating cults and incredible survivor stories.
Forget the “Monster Mash.” The scariest stories in music history happened off stage. On “DISGRACELAND,” host Jake Brennan brings music history and true crime together across more than 260 stories of music’s most notorious scandals and crimes. To get into the Halloween spirit, start with the recent episode on Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, the singer who made “I Put a Spell on You” famous by leaping out of a coffin on stage.
Family is supposed to be the one thing you can count on. On “Black Effect’s Bloodline Crimes,” that bond becomes the most chilling part of the story. Each episode explores Black families caught up in bloodshed, betrayal and generational trauma, from siblings and parents who turned on their own to relatives who committed crimes together. Through expert interviews and archival context, the show looks beyond what happened to uncover the truth behind each crime.
Whether you’re Team Supernatural or Team True Crime, there’s plenty more where these came from. Check out the iHeart’s Spooky Season Podcasts playlist for fresh episodes and fan favorites that will keep the chills coming all month long. From “The Daily Zeitgeist” to “BLK LIT” and “Cautionary Tales,” there’s sure to be something for everyone! Browse the iHeartRadio’s Spooky Podcast category to set your Halloween mood, HERE.
And of course, if you're looking for the perfect soundtrack for your upcoming Halloween party, tune in to Halloween Radio for all your commercial-free Halloween hits.
