Otis Jiry's Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series

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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com.We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy

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  • Nightwalker 2248
    I love this podcast
    I really like the creepy music and the narration is awesome. The stories are amazing, my favorite is the 3 part series “ The Patient”
  • Rayven157
    S16E10:s3 Best Episode/Story Ever
    I have been listening for years now and have heard almost 80% of the stories on this podcast. The stories here are truly scary and I’m never disappointed and this episode was no exception. The 3rd story “I saw hunger and it followed me home” honestly left me fearing for my life. I had to pause it to double check all my doors and windows were locked, I was too scared to even blink. This is your favorite podcasts’ favorite podcast.
  • CitizenP13
    PHENOMENAL 'Cast, True Storytelling!
    I love this podcast! I mainly listen on Spotify because the Podcast app, the one that started it all, is pretty awful. Anyway... The stories are fantastic. Very well chosen. But where this already awesome podcast truly excels is in the narration. I can't imagine a more perfect narrator. Great voice, excellent narration, and (and this may be petty) the reader actually pronounces words properly. All too often you get these kids who do great stories, but they've only ever seen these words on a screen and therefore can't pronounce unfamiliar words properly. Nothing takes me out of a story faster than mangling words, and the narrator for this podcast knows his words. I love it! Keep up the great work! This podcast is really impressive. This chap sounds like a pro, and I'm glad I found this show!
  • mmohler
    Love this podcast
    Whether you’re a long-time horror fan or new to the genre, this podcast is perfect for sleepless nights—or for ensuring you have them. It’s a masterclass in audio storytelling that will stay with you long after the episodes end. Highly recommended for those who love to be scared!
  • you🤮
    Good
    Not the least scariest but not the most scariest.
  • 2611dhfgs
    I love the New Neighbor Reader!!!
    I have loved this podcast since I found it three years ago! I have continued to listen and then re-listen to episodes. I love your most recent add on reader Mr. Blackwood! I will continue to be #1 fan and to spread the word of your work and stories!
  • Chaaa masta
    Not feeling it.
    I’ve listed to every single episode and now that your “neighbor” is reading stories. I’m not feeling it. Are you warming us up? Is he taking over? Are you leaving?
  • wicked483
    S16E03
    Far too long for a podcast.
  • JacksonGames
    I LOVE IT. One small problem though.
    I am a teenager that loves horror stories. I like writing, especially stories like these so they give me ideas for new stories. I love this podcast. It’s awesome and I can’t say it enough. One problem though. I don’t usually like to listen to it, I just like to read along with the voice. Every minute, the white indicating the read text shifts backwards and is not in sync with the speaking. Could someone please fix this? thank you for reading my review.
  • Thost
    Too Many Ads
    They have too many ads. Normally that wouldn’t be an issue, but after the first several seasons they start inserting adds in the story — which is entirely unpalatable.
  • Savin the world
    Love 🔥🔥🔥
    I love scary stories and this is the pod just for that!!!!
  • Percy Jackson and Annabeth
    Overpowered podcast!!!!
    If you are looking for something scary then this is your podcast!
  • 1234love you
    WWE
    Yeahhhhhhhhhh😀😃😆😆😁😁😁😁😁😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽😽💪💪💪💪💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🧔🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🤴🏽🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️🧚🏽‍♀️
  • listener to Podcast
    Wonderful Podcast!
    Terrifyingly delightful!
  • Barbi213
    Interesting
    I like this show it holds my attention and a lot of it is his voice as he tells the stories
  • leigha marie💞
    i’m obsessed
    i'm a HUGE horror fan!!! ever since i was young i've always loved the excitement and suspense involved in horror!! he is amazing at storytelling!!💞💞
  • No8511111111
    Love the stories!
    My husband and I have been listening to you for a few years. We love the stories
  • Nub ninja
    Berger like that Angi add…
    8 minutes before the story starts and several ad breaks to squeeze in the Angi ads that we’ve all heard 7 million times this week… And then, if you aren’t already scared off, the stories are sometimes pretty good.
  • Charlie.Fowler1987
    Favorite Creepy Podcast
    I love this podcast. Great stories that are sure to leave you scarred in the dark, and Otis Jiry is a master. I really enjoy his voice acting, and the old time radio feel of the podcast.
  • Ladydreya
    Great podcast
    🌹
  • Sophie4e
    Such a great podcast
    So good highly recommend watching it.
  • Marcee402
    Otis Jiry/simply scary
    This is a great podcast! Otis always delivers quality performances. The stories featured are engaging, and listening to them are a great way to end he day.
  • The infamous reviewer
    Great
    This podcast is amazing and is great when you’re trying to unwind from the day.
  • joemamagaybbg
    Love this
    I listen to only a few podcasts so I can say this is one of the best podcasts 👌🙉🙉🙉
  • Ms.Blue40
    Love it
    I’m addicted to listening to this podcast. Otis voice is so comforting! I listen to this podcast for hours and hours on end.
  • LoLoSmirnoff
    Maybe consided knew ideas
    I’ve been listening for about three years now, and enjoy some of the stories. However, Otis is a little hard to really get into. His voice tone doesn’t change throughout, but some of the writers and stories performed are very creative. This is not a horror podcast! it’s not even scary and my opinion. If you’re into soft horror then I would start here.
  • Ohiapo001
    I Love This Show!!!!
    Great stories and I Love Otis!!! Thank you for the Great entertainment!!! Mahalo and Aloha !!!
  • O.E.B.
    Second to none!!!
    These stories are fresh and well written, and paired with an awesome storyteller (U.O.). Not what I was excpecting!
  • classicGK
    1145gia is ignorant
    Good podcast, Uncle Otis performs well
  • Helloxkittie92
    Best horror podcast.
    I regularly listen to the chilling tales for dark nights at work and just overall everyday life. The stories are always captivating and entertaining. They help me pass 10 hours of work like it’s nothing. I even go back and restart the seasons when I make my way up to the latest episode.
  • eleven year old kid
    The Best but the worst
    Could be one of if not the best horror story podcast if the ads and intros were cut down to a single ad per episode and a short intro of the reader the reading and the writer
  • 👻 scary💀
    Spooky
    Best scary stories ever
  • 1145gia
    Omg Like what the heck
    In the first episode, he laughs, and then say he laughs, and then says “I hate your grandfather” I just don’t understand why he doesn’t understand that some of us either don’t have grandpa’s or we like our grandpa and he says that like WTH dude there is no point in that, he thinks his voice is So scary but it’s really not we can all tell that you are first trying really hard and has NO success and that he just ruins the vibe, even little kids will not be scared because he is just really trying to be scared and trying to have a good scary vibe but no he ruins the scary vibe and his voice is horrible and THE ADDS you neeeeed to stop with the like 5-10 minutes adds just either listen to unexplained encounters or doctor no sleep or be scared because their podcast is MUCH better than this one.
  • Blackgirl lover 8 miler🙃
    Spooky feel!!!
    Thank you to the writers! Thank you to Otis for the play out of the stories. How do I submit? Thanks.
  • Vote2018
    Terrific
    Very Spooky 👻🎃!
  • Delgado1911
    Good podcast but can’t stand the suggested podcast they tack onto the end.
    Get rid of the 30 minute suggested podcast at the very end.
  • StarBeans
    Love love LOVE Otis Jiry
    Best narrator EVER!!! I love listening to this podcast! He’s got such a unique voice, and is so so good at keeping me on the edge of my seat! I honestly can’t recommend him enough!!
  • kong rong
    Sturdy and reliable
    There are lot’s of weird fiction/horror/and or creepypasta podcasts out there that have way better production values, but I return to this one when I need a reliable campfire tale experience. Also helps me sleep the way listening to my father reading Treasure Island watching Indiana Jones as a kid. Often the stories and presentation have a good mixture of interesting and soothing quality that I eagerly try to stay awake until I fall asleep.
  • highapprentence1983
    One of the Greatest!!!!!!
    There’s a lot of creepypasta narrators to choose from on YouTube…… However I’m sure I’m not alone in saying that Otis is one of the Best!!!! My week is not over without his unique style and his ability to make us feel like we are right there in each story!!!! Otis has a great way of pulling you into every story he narrates, it’s like theater of the mind!!! As soon as I finish listening to his latest podcast, I’m counting down the days until his next release!!!!! Otis you are a legend in the making and you deserve all of the love, support, love, and happiness that comes your way!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND FOR ALL OF THE HAPPINESS YOU BRING TO ALL OF US!!!! We need more people like you in this world!!!!! 💗🤩😍😎🤯🫶🏻🫶🏻👻💗💗💗
  • Bearded_platypus
    :)
    This sexy daddies voice is so sexy. Love the story telling as well
  • Spaulding67
    Long winded and ad-laden. Boring.
    The host surely thinks he’s an amazing voice actor but the dopey clown style and over-used faux sinister laugh are ridiculous. Ceased being entertaining after about a minute and a half of babbling nonsense and commercials. The story, when finally presented, fell flat.
  • Nyx Winters
    Great story telling
    Have only listened to the first episode but actually had me shaking because I just got back from camping. Great story telling and I love the slight music in the background making it even creepier. First horror story podcast that didn’t make me tune out.
  • Sophie26773389:
    Shouldn’t be political
    Horror stories don’t need to be political. Disappointed to hear “right wing conspiracy theories” in season 12 episode 20 before that “theory” ended the character. I was thinking about advertising on here too, that’s a shame.
  • caffienefreak
    Love you Otis ❤️
    I’ve been listening to Otis for awhile. Started on YouTube now I solely listen to his podcast. Love the collection of stories they pick for Otis to do. Otis has a perfect voice in my opinion to do horror. Will always support Otis!!
  • Irishkatt
    Great listening
    Trouble sleeping …love this podcast
  • lover girl ❤️
    I love ur podcast ❤️
    Keep up the good news
  • likfifi
    SO SPOOKY
    YESSSSS!!!!😻🫶👻💀🤖👾👽
  • Asherbn
    Awsome
    The best podcast ever
  • Plzgoaway
    Love it
    Wish death on no one not even RL 😂 You still got the best podcast in all sincerity Love one another no matter their ignorant views ✌🏻
  • 11yearoldsenior
    Slay
    Favorite thing to listen to while doing homework, test, or exam
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