Local Horror Podcasts From The Philippines To Keep You Up At Night

Filipino horror stories can be some of the most frightening things you’ll ever hear. Remember passing around booklets of True Philippine Horror Stories when we were kids? Adults would be delighted to know that we have now upgraded into an even creepier medium — podcasts. You get to listen to the host’s gravelly voice, the spine-tingling background music, and the creepy real-life experiences whispered directly into your ear. If you’re looking for a little scare before going to bed, check out these local horror podcasts.

Pinoy Creepypasta

Nebb Querro’s voice coupled with that creepy chime background music will give you all the spooks. Pinoy Creepypasta has been supplying its listeners with bite-sized horror stories through podcasts since May 2020. But true fans know that Querro has been narrating these tales since 2018 via his YouTube channel of the same name. So if you’ve exhausted all the podcast episodes, you know where to go for more.

You can also find Pinoy Creepypasta on Apple Podcasts and Podtail.

Tabi-Tabi Podcast

Tabi-Tabi Podcast uploads bi-weekly episodes hosted, researched, and written by a certain Ethan. It narrates Philippine folklore, mysteries, and paranormal stories with episodes ranging from 4 to 17 minutes. The podcast went on hiatus back in June but according to a recent Facebook post, Ethan shared her new microphone and announced that she will soon be back to record.

Tabi-Tabi Podcast is also available on other platforms.

ScreamPh – Pinoy Horror Stories

If you’re looking for scary university stories, ScreamPh has got you. Each episode of their Universities After Dark special spotlights on ghost stories at specific universities in the Philippines. You can find the episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Read more about ScreamPh here.

Need more? Explore their YouTube channel Scream Ph for horror stories on haunted places in the Philippines, mythical creatures, and ghost sightings at home.

Stories After Dark

What’s more frightening than paranormal encounters? True crime. Stories After Dark recounts a number of local true crime cases that previously shocked the country. There’s an episode on Jennifer Laude’s story, the Ozone Disco Fire, the 2014 Baguio Massacre, and more. There are also mystery episodes on Philippine myths and legends you might want to brush up on. Check out the podcast’s other episodes here.

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KABA Horror Podcast

KABA Horror Podcast narrates horror stories based on true experiences as well as equally-creepy fictional ones. Each episode averages 15 minutes, enough time to listen just before you sleep. They also have a YouTube channel which sometimes includes clips that support the horror submissions they get. And if you’ve got spine-chilling stories you’d like to be featured, you can email KABA Horror Podcast at djvhongradio@gmail.com.

Wag Kang Lilingon

Podcast hosts Grace Marcellana and Mimai Cabugnason express their fascination for anything horror through their hour-long discussions in Wag Kang Lilingon. More than narrating hair-raising stories, they discuss the events, share a bit of history, and their own opinions. Expect a good laugh (yes, it’s a scary podcast but these two girls know how to make you laugh!) and a great time.

Creepsilog

Creepsilog is “hoe-sted” by Gideon Mendoza and Glenn Tabarejos. To date, this local podcast has 103 episodes which, if you’ve just discovered them, makes the podcast kind of intimidating but don’t fret! You’re a little late to the creepy party but you can still join it. Eavesdrop on Gideon and Glenn’s spooky and funny conversations where they discuss everything from movies, conspiracies, murders, thrillers, and ghost stories.

Listen to Creepsilog via other platforms here.

Hilakbot TV Pinoy Horror Stories

Hilakbot TV’s narration will take you back to the good old days where we thought Gabi ng Lagim was the scariest thing ever. The episodes are told entirely in Tagalog which adds to the creepy factor. If you’re a scaredy-cat, better brace yourself for the tense background music. And if you want more, you can always visit their YouTube channel, Hilakbot TV for even creepier stories.

What’s your favorite local horror podcast?