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Ghost stories, creepy internet urban legends, and mysterious creatures with a touch of silliness. New episodes every week!

We talk about ghosts and the paranormal, scary stories behind internet urban legends, and everything horror. Join us, your storytellers Michelle and Edwin, as we try to creep each other out.

Dive into scary stories with us through immersive sound to bring you into eerie folklore and modern-day cases of true hauntings, alien abductions, creepy memes, and haunted places. We keep it light here most of the time (weak stomachs), so you should be fine. 

Start from our most recent episodes and work your way back, or from where ever you choose. You do you.

For more, find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.com

Scary Mystery Surprise: Ghosts, Horror, and Creepy Urban Legends Scary FM

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 94 Ratings

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Ghost stories, creepy internet urban legends, and mysterious creatures with a touch of silliness. New episodes every week!

We talk about ghosts and the paranormal, scary stories behind internet urban legends, and everything horror. Join us, your storytellers Michelle and Edwin, as we try to creep each other out.

Dive into scary stories with us through immersive sound to bring you into eerie folklore and modern-day cases of true hauntings, alien abductions, creepy memes, and haunted places. We keep it light here most of the time (weak stomachs), so you should be fine. 

Start from our most recent episodes and work your way back, or from where ever you choose. You do you.

For more, find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Edwin's Getting Haunted in Turnbull Canyon

    Edwin's Getting Haunted in Turnbull Canyon

    Turnbull Canyon is a place known for creepy paranormal happenings and murders. Even Edwin has had his own paranormal experience there. 😬

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    Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    • 17 min
    The Hook: The Truth Behind the Urban Legend

    The Hook: The Truth Behind the Urban Legend

    The Hook, or the Hookman, is an urban legend about a killer with a pirate-like hook for a hand attacking a couple in a parked car. We all know it. It's used to stop teens from making out. But do you know the real unsolved true crime that inspired the legend? Michelle tells us the tale.

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    Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    • 22 min
    Whistling a Deadly Tune with El Silbón

    Whistling a Deadly Tune with El Silbón

    El Silbón (The Whistler) is a legendary figure in Colombia and Venezuela. If you hear his tune get inside quick....or he might steal your bones. Edwin tells us the tale and Michelle remembers that she can't whistle. 


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    Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    • 20 min
    Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends

    Madam Koi Koi: School Urban Legends

    In Nigerian and African urban legend, Madam Koi Koi is a ghost who haunts dormitories, hallways, and toilets in boarding schools at night. Michelle shares this and two other school-based African legends to scare Edwin with his greatest fear... SCHOOL.

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    Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

    • 14 min
    A Ghost Ship Mystery

    A Ghost Ship Mystery

    In 1872, the Mary Celeste was found floating abandoned off the coast of the Azores. What could have happened? Michelle is on the case.

    • 18 min
    The Real Origins of Black Cat Superstitions

    The Real Origins of Black Cat Superstitions

    Black cats are surrounded by myths and superstitions. From a lack of expression, to their glowing eyes. But fear not! We're exposing the myths (and the truths) to get to the bottom of it.

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
94 Ratings

94 Ratings

Juliegirl86 ,

Best show!

This show is awesome! Amazing and spooky! Also this show is super funny and the hosts put me in a better mood! The one about the hook is my favorite so far!

Jacqwelin ,

Scary mystery

I listen to a lot of true crime etc but these two always make me smile. I enjoy their harmony together . Great team. Seems genuine . I hope they keep it up !

AmandaK15 ,

LOVE!

My family LOVES scary mystery surprise! Edwin and Michelle are absolutely hilarious together and we look forward to listening each week. My 11 yo daughter actually discovered Edwin on her own and we have listened to every episode of his other podcasts! When we listened to SMS we instantly found a favorite! Thank you Edwin and Michelle for working so hard on all your podcasts and keeping us entertained! We truly feel like you are our besties! Hope you read this! ❤️

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