Scary Story Podcast
A solo narrator tells original horror stories, listener submissions, and personal tales rooted in his Mexican-American heritage.
A single-narrator horror anthology podcast. Host Edwin Covarrubias reads a mix of original short fiction, listener-submitted encounters, and deeply personal stories drawn from his own life and family folklore. Episodes range from modern creepypastas about haunted technology to atmospheric tales of curses and ghosts rooted in his Mexican heritage.
“The show's standout feature is its blend of universal horror tropes with specific, personal stories from the host's Mexican-American background. This cultural grounding gives the tales of witches ('brujas') and family curses an uncommon layer of authenticity and emotional weight.”
Who hosts this show
Edwin Covarrubias is a podcaster and writer specializing in horror. The child of immigrants from Sonora, Mexico, he was inspired by hearing the call-in paranormal radio show La Mano Peluda as a child. Though he initially studied engineering, he began writing and producing short horror fiction, which evolved into the Scary Story Podcast. He now creates stories full-time through his Scary FM podcast network.
Credentials & credits
- Writer and Podcaster
- Founder of Scary FM podcast network
- Author of upcoming novel "Brujas" (2026)
- Featured by Apple Podcasts ("Creators We Love")
- Featured by Spotify ("Aquí Siempre" initiative)
- Studied aerospace and industrial engineering
Other ventures
- Scary FM (Podcast Network)
- True Scary Story (Podcast)
- Horror Story (Podcast)
- Scary Story Kids (Podcast)
- Scary Mystery Surprise (Podcast)
- Emnotes (Notebook company)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Wrong Address • Scary Story Story PodcastFeb 24, 2026 · 26 min
- 02Wiping Away Little Memories • Scary Story PodcastFeb 20, 2026 · 18 min
- 03Why I Don't Walk Alone • Scary Story PodcastFeb 17, 2026 · 12 min
- 04Water Bill • Scary Story PodcastFeb 13, 2026 · 15 min
- 05Two Chilling Creepy StoriesFeb 10, 2026 · 46 min
- 06Tia Dolores • Scary Story PodcastFeb 6, 2026 · 20 min
- 07Visits in Mexico • Scary Story PodcastFeb 3, 2026 · 24 min
- 08The Woman of the Sticks • Scary Story PodcastJan 30, 2026 · 29 min
Notable episodes
- 01Why I Don't Walk Alone
A deeply personal episode where the host recounts a story of a family curse and witches ('brujas') from his Mexican heritage, exploring the concept of inherited fear.
- 02Wrong Address
A classic creepypasta-style story about a mysterious USB drive containing security footage of the protagonist being replaced by a doppelgänger.
- 03Wiping Away Little Memories
A strong example of the show's personal-experience stories, detailing a creepy encounter with ghostly handprints while working the graveyard shift at a gas station.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-narrative podcast and does not feature interviews. The host, Edwin Covarrubias, reads pre-written stories in a calm, measured tone. The format consists of a single storyteller speaking directly to the listener, occasionally framing a story with personal context or, as in one episode, asking rhetorical questions to set a theme.
This is a solo-narrative show with no interviews. Each episode features host Edwin Covarrubias reading a story over a bed of subtle, atmospheric music and sound effects. The show consistently opens with a signature music-box chime and glitchy, red-toned visuals.
Signature segments
- · Music box chime intro
- · Host's opening line: 'My name is Edwin, and here it's a scary story.'
- · Personal stories rooted in Mexican heritage
- · Listener-submitted stories
- · Outro promoting the Scary FM network or Scary Plus subscription
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast does not appear to feature third-party ads, instead promoting its own premium subscription service, Scary Plus, which offers ad-free episodes and bonus content.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host and creator is Edwin Covarrubias.
- What is the format of the podcast?
- It is a solo-narrative show where the host, Edwin Covarrubias, reads original horror stories, listener submissions, and personal tales. It is not an interview show.
- Are the stories true?
- The podcast features a mix of original fiction written by the host, true-life encounters submitted by listeners, and personal stories from the host's own experiences and family folklore.
- How can I listen without ads?
- The host offers an ad-free version and bonus content through a subscription service called Scary Plus.
- Does the host have other podcasts?
- Yes, Edwin Covarrubias runs the Scary FM network, which includes other shows like 'True Scary Story,' 'Horror Story,' and 'Scary Story Kids'.
- Where can I submit my own story?
- The show invites story submissions, and contact information can be found on their official website, scary.fm.
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