Episodes

Jan. 1, 2023

31: The Demon of Fremont, Part 2

Imagine there was an imposter in your house… It would be terrifying but at least you could call the police, and they could hopefully remove them. But what if the invader couldn’t be seen or heard by others…only you. Even wor…
Dec. 18, 2022

30: The Demon of Fremont, Part 1

Imagine there was an imposter in your house… It would be terrifying but at least you could call the police, and they could hopefully remove them. But what if the invader couldn’t be seen or heard by others…only you. Even wor…
Dec. 14, 2022

From Team Frightful, Introducing: Mystery Inc

From the same team that brings you Frightful, we want to introduce you to our new show Mystery Inc. If you enjoy talking about shady mysteries, Aliens, murder, legends, and of course the occasional tea - then Mystery Inc is …
Dec. 4, 2022

My Own Frightful Story

In this Bonus Episode, host Peter Laws shares a very strange experience that he had as a teenager...that came back in his early 20s. Did he witness a ghost, a demon, a cryptid...or was it all just a trick of the mind. Decide…
Nov. 20, 2022

29: Hugh and Mary Parsons: The Springfield Witches (Part 2)

(PART TWO) Tonight, we return to the frontier town in Springfield, Massachusetts, where witchcraft fever is about to explode. This is the second and final part of my immersive retelling of the little known story of Hugh and …
Nov. 6, 2022

28: Hugh and Mary Parsons: The Springfield Witches (Part 1)

(PART ONE) Tonight, I will take you to frontier town in Springfield, Massachusetts. The year is 1651, and strange things are starting to occur…livestock are dying, crops are struggling, and food is starting to spoil. Locals …
Nov. 2, 2022

Our Team Presents: Hometown History

From the same team that brings you Frightful - introducing our podcast Hometown History . Since 2016, Shane has been traveling to hometowns across America in search of forgotten history. Sure, these places may not be your ho…
Oct. 24, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 2

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 c…
Oct. 23, 2022

A Nightmare Before Halloween, Part 1

…1 campfire… …1 dark forest… …31 bone-chilling stories… …Will YOU survive the night? This Halloween season, enter the woods for a unique and truly epic podcast experience! Around the campfire Shane Waters will introduce 31 c…
Oct. 9, 2022

Cemetery Man

A child is walking through the streets of a Russian town, when he is approached by a group of men. They are on their way to a funeral...and they demand that the boy comes with them. When he gets there, he'll be forced to do …
Sept. 28, 2022

Welcome to Frightful

Welcome to the Frightful Podcast, hosted by Peter Laws
Sept. 25, 2022

27: 27: The Disenchanted Kingdom and The Frightful Dark Side of the Disney Parks", Part 02

They call it 'the happiest place on earth', but behind the curtain you'll find a surprisingly morbid history in the Disney theme parks. Join Peter Laws for an immersive exploration of shocking coaster accidents and murder, t…
Sept. 11, 2022

26: 26: The Disenchanted Kingdom: The Frightful Darkside of the Disney Parks, Part 01

They call it 'the happiest place on earth', but behind the curtain you'll find a surprisingly morbid history in the Disney theme parks. Join Peter Laws for an immersive exploration of shocking coaster accidents and murder, t…
Aug. 28, 2022

25: 25: Teresita Basa: The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder, Part 02

Tonight we continue our look at a supernatural mystery from 1977, tied to the brutal murder of a woman. After months of investigation it looked like the police would be unable to solve the crime. And yet, a frightening serie…
Aug. 14, 2022

24: 24: Teresita Basa: The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder, Part 01

Tonight we look at a supernatural mystery from 1977, tied to the brutal murder of a woman. After months of investigation it looked like the police would be unable to solve the crime. And yet, a frightening series of paranorm…
July 31, 2022

23: 23: Welsh Vampire Murder, Part 02

We conclude our look at a horrendous case of ritual murder, committed by a Welsh teenager. He was convinced that by drinking the blood of an elderly woman, he would become a vampire. What exactly did he do that night, how wa…
July 17, 2022

22: 22: The Vampire Killer of Wales, Part 01

There is a small and quaint village in North Wales that is famous for having the longest place name in Britain. Believe it or not, it's called: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. The only reason I ha…
July 3, 2022

Haunted Deathbed - A 1912 Poltergeist Case

In this shorter, bonus episode of Frightful, we explore a subtle but spooky 1912 poltergeist case, where a woman's deathbed seems to be haunted. I also share some information on my other podcasts. Links below: Hometown Histo…
June 19, 2022

21: 21: Doreen Irvine: Queen of the Black Witches, Part 02

We conclude our look at at the curious case of Doreen Irvine. In her book called 'From Witchcraft to Christ', this Christian woman claimed to have once been an important leader in the shadowy world of the occult.... Was her …
June 5, 2022

20: 20: Doreen Irvine: Queen of the Black Witches, Part 01

I was walking through town one morning when I noticed lots of unspooled audio cassette tape tangled in the railings of a church. Curious, I turned to my friend and said - 'I guess it must be kids messing around.' He shook hi…
May 22, 2022

19: 19: Negative Near Death Experiences

Four out of five Near Death Experiences (also known as NDE's) are usually positive. People see themselves drifting down a tunnel and they meet lost loved ones, and gain a sense of peace. However, one out of five NDE's are te…
May 8, 2022

18: 18: The Pitchfork Witch Murder

Valentines Day, 1945, and a mutilated corpse is found on Meon Hill - an English spot that is notorious for tales of phantom black dogs and witchcraft rituals. The victim is Charles Walton and his murder is hellish. His head …
April 24, 2022

17: 17: The Horror at Smalls Rock Lighthouse

Maritime history is filled with frightful stories, but few are as creepy as tonights tale, where two lighthouse keepers encounter a morbid nightmare on a tiny cluster of offshore rocks. I'm Peter Laws, and tonight we'll be s…
April 10, 2022

16: 16: Worst Funerals Ever

Funerals aren’t exactly fun (though you might say that depends on who died). For most though, a funeral service offers a heady cocktail of emotions. They can be heartbreaking, comforting, awkward or even inspiring. But when …