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Uncle Joshs True Scary Stories

by Uncle Josh

Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories is a weekly YouTube show that features submitted and found true life scary stories. Nothing but true scary stories from a variety of sources including Reddit, submitted tales, and more. No creepypasta, just reflections on scary happenings. Send hate mail, like mail, and anything else you would like to share my way - [email protected]. Find me on Facebook: facebook.com/unclejoshscarystories/ Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/scaryunclejosh See me on Insatgram: www.instagram.com/unclejoshtruescarystories/?hl=en Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=5947439 If you have a story you would like to be featured, please email [email protected]. Be sure to share the nature of the story in the subject line and include a note of your consent that your story can be read. Make sure to change any names of people that might wish to remain anonymous.<br

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Episodes

  1. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 117

    This week on Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories: Two for Tuesday, we bring you two unsettling tales of ordinary people caught in terrifying situations. First, a trip to the mall turns into a nightmare when a woman realizes a creepy stranger is paying far too much attention to her. Then, a man living...

  2. Uncle Josh Presents The Edge of the Unknown - UFO Authority Stan Friedman

    Another great conversation as we delve into the UFO and extraterrestrial phenomenon with nuclear physcist Stanton Friedman. Stan wasone of the most popular guest I have ever had on the Edge and he never failed to deliver. Stanton T. Friedman was a nuclear physicist with BS and MS degrees from the...

  3. True Autumn Horror Stories

    The crisp autumn air is filled with more than just the sounds of falling leaves in this chilling collection of True Autumn Horror Stories from Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories. Hear terrifying tales of something strange lurking at a Halloween fair, a mysterious presence that returns to an orchard,...

  4. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 116

    On this Two for Tuesday, one person. One state. And a collection of terrifying experiences that happened in California. From strange encounters and unexplained events to moments when things took a genuinely frightening turn, these are the stories that still haunt the memories of the person who...

  5. Uncle Josh Presents The Edge of the Unknown - Michael Bastine - Native American Wisdom & Folklore

    Michael Bastine is an Algonquin healer, elder, and former student of famous Tuscarora medicine man Wallace “Mad Bear” Anderson and Tuscarora healer Ted Williams. He shares his wisdom and insight into Native American healing traditions as well as folklore and the paranormal. Become a supporter of...

  6. True Scary School Janitor Stories

    When the school day ends, the real nightmares can begin. In this episode of Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories, school janitors share terrifying encounters that happened when they were alone in the halls. From unexplained paranormal activity and things that shouldn’t be there to dangerous psychos…

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  7. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 115

    Two terrifying true-style stories are waiting for you on this edition of Uncle Josh’s Two for Tuesday. First, a seemingly harmless neighborhood takes a disturbing turn when a stranger begins lurking around a home. Then, hear about a harrowing cross-country bus trip. Two stories. Two terrifying...

  8. Uncle Josh Presents - The Edge of the Unknown - Parapsychology Journalist Craig Weiler

    Craig Weiler is the science editor for Paranormal Daily News, a parapsychology journalist, author and blogger. Craig covers controversies in parapsychology (and occasionally other topics) as well as interesting studies, various researchers and projects and the occasional topical subject related…

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  9. Murder In the Adirondacks - The Grace Brown Tragedy

    She went to Big Moose Lake believing she was meeting the man she loved. Instead, Grace Brown would leave the Adirondacks in a coffin—and the story of what happened to her would become twisted by newspapers, fiction, rumor, and decades of retelling. In July 1906, Grace Brown traveled into the...

  10. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 114

    It's another two terrifying true scary stories for Tuesday. First, a stormy-night encounter with a stranger that takes a frightening turn, followed by a chilling account of a strange beast spotted roaming the plains of Montana. Two unsettling encounters, two very different kinds of terror, and…

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  11. Uncle Josh Presents - The Edge of the Unknown - Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn

    Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn survived a death event requiring 22 minutes of CPR to come back to life. Dr. Mikal-Flynn, an expert in resilience and trauma care, researches and uses her unique system of recovery, ​Metahabillitation​, to guide survivors toward posttraumatic growth (PTG). Author of multiple...

  12. True Scary Trucker Stories

    The open road can hide some terrifying secrets. Uncle Josh brings you true scary trucker stories featuring phantom rigs, divine intervention, chilling roadside encounters, UFO sightings, and more. These drivers saw things they can't explain—and some experiences changed them forever. Buckle up and...

  13. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 113

    In this episode of Two for Tuesday, we explore two chilling tales that prove real-life horrors don't need a supernatural twist. First, a routine night walk home takes a terrifying turn, then, workouts get deeply unsettling when an uncomfortable interaction at the gym escalates into a blatant...

  14. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 112

    In this spine-chilling Two for Tuesday of Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories, we dive into nightmarish encounters that hit far too close to home. A young guy learns the hard way about a guy up the street, then we hear about a group of friends who encoutner an unrecognizable creature lurking just...

  15. True Scary School Stories

    In this chilling collection of true scary school stories, we’re heading back to the classroom for encounters that range from downright strange to absolutely horrifying. Hear about unexplainable happenings inside a school, a psycho kid whose behavior becomes increasingly disturbing, and a group of...

  16. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 111

    This Tuesday, Uncle Josh has two chilling true scary stories that prove danger can show up when you least expect it. Two unsettling encounters that will make you think twice about going on a date or staying in a hotel. Turn down the lights, turn up the volume, and get ready for Uncle Josh’s Two…

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  17. Best of Two For Tuesday Volume 7

    The best scares are here in Uncle Josh’s Best of Two for Tuesday Scary Stories, Volume 7! This collection brings together more chilling tales from the Two for Tuesday series, featuring creepy encounters, unsettling strangers, terrifying close calls, and moments that prove the scariest things can...

  18. True Scary Restuarant Stories

    In this episode of Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories, we’re heading behind the counter and into the kitchens, dining rooms, and dark corners of the restaurant world for a collection of terrifying tales. Turn down the lights, lock the doors, and join Uncle Josh for some true scary restaurant stories...

  19. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 110

    Two terrifying tales await you on this week’s Two for Tuesday! First, step inside a house where something isn’t quite right—and where the things that go bump in the night may be far more real than anyone expected. Then, a seemingly ordinary neighbor turns into something much more dangerous. Turn...

  20. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 109

    Two for Tuesday is back with two unsettling true scary stories that will make you think twice about who—or what—you might encounter when you're alone. This time, hear about a creepy man lurking in the woods and a disturbing encounter with an odd girl that takes a terrifying turn. Two strange...

  21. True Scary Stories from the Outdoors

    Step into the woods with Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories for a terrifying collection of True Scary Stories from the Outdoors. This time, we’re heading deep into the forest for encounters that will make you think twice about wandering off the beaten path. Hear chilling tales of strange mysteries...

  22. Best of True Scary Stories Megarun 8

    Three hours of truly terrifying true scary stories! This Best Of collection brings together some of the creepiest tales from Uncle Josh’s True Scary Stories, featuring ghosts, monsters lurking in the woods, dangerous human creepers, terrifying home invasions, and much more. Turn down the lights,...

  23. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 108

    It's Two for Tuesday with three chilling true scary stories. Tonight's tales include a terrifying encounter with a strange boy on a deserted street, a creepy van deep in the woods, and more unsettling moments that will have you thinking twice before venturing out alone after dark. Become a...

  24. True Scary Police Stories

    Tonight, we're riding along with law enforcement through some of their most chilling calls. From odd strangers deep in the woods and a welfare check that takes a disturbing turn to phantom prisoners and other encounters that defy explanation, these true scary police stories prove that some calls...

  25. Three True Scary Encounters with Creeps

    Three chilling true scary encounters with creeps await in this collection of real-life horror. Tonight's stories include a terrifying confrontation with a blood-covered psycho outside a convenience store, a disturbing discovery at a strange cabin deep in the woods, and a frightening encounter...

  26. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 107

    Two for Tuesday is back with two chilling true scary stories. In tonight's episode, a woman realizes she's being stalked—but the truth behind who's been watching her takes a shocking turn. Then, a quiet night high on a mountain becomes a terrifying encounter with someone who definitely shouldn't...

  27. The Last Goodbye

    Celebrate the Fourth of July with three true scary stories that prove the holiday can turn terrifying in an instant. From creeps stalking a camping trip, to a frightening holiday break-in, to a maniac crashing a party, these chilling firsthand accounts will have you thinking twice before the...

  28. Three True Scary Stories

    Three terrifying true scary stories await in this episode of Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories. Experience a horror lurking in the woods, a chilling discovery in a basement, and a canoe trip that turns into a fight for survival when a storm rolls in. Turn down the lights and enjoy. Become a…

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  29. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 106

    On this week's Two for Tuesday from Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories, some friends experience something strange in their house, leaving them questioning what's going on. Then, a terrifying trip into the wilderness turns into a nightmare when the unthinkable happens. Two chilling true scary stories...

  30. True Scary Stories Volume 79

    On this episode of Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories Volume 79, we dive into chilling encounters with mysterious cryptids, a family tormented by a relentless haunting, and more terrifying true tales that will leave you questioning what lurks in the darkness. Turn down the lights, get comfortable…

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  31. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 105

    This week on Uncle Josh’s Two Scary Stories for Tuesday, we bring you two unsettling tales that will have you checking over your shoulder. A terrifying encounter with a persistent stalker who refuses to stay away and a chilling story from an old church where something lurking in the basement may…

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  32. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 104

    It's Two for Tuesday, and I've got a pair of chilling true scary stories guaranteed to leave you looking over your shoulder. First, a family camping trip meant to create lasting memories becomes a nightmare nobody can forget and then a seemingly ordinary cemetery and curiosity quickly becomes…

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  33. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 103

    It's Two for Tuesday, and we've got two chilling true scary stories that prove danger can appear when you least expect it. In our first tale, a seemingly normal neighbor reveals a much darker side. Then, a routine drive turns into a terrifying encounter with a road rage driver whose aggression...

  34. Five True Scary Stories

    This episode of true scary stories is packed with terrifying encounters that will stay with you long after the lights go out. Journey deep into Appalachia for a chilling tale of a strange creature lurking in the mountains. Then, buckle up for a frightening Uber ride that takes a sinister turn....

  35. Listener Supported True Scary Stories Volume 15

    If you love the stories that feel too real to be fiction, this special “Best Of” episode brings together some of the most chilling true scary stories ever sent in by listeners. From terrifying encounters with strangers and unexplained late-night visitors to haunted houses, creepy woods, and…

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  36. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 102

    Two terrifying tales await in this week’s Two for Tuesday. First, a prank deep in the woods spirals into a nightmare when two friends realize someone — or something — is hunting them in the dark. Then, a trip to clean out an empty house uncovers a horrifying presence lurking in the basement…

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  37. True Scary High School Stories

    From a creepy encounter on a school trip to a terrifying moment at cross country meet, these true scary high school stories prove that the most dangerous moments can happen when adults aren’t paying attention. Tonight’s collection features the kind of fear that follows you long after the final…

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  38. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 101

    Two terrifying tales await in this week’s Two for Tuesday Scary Stories. First, a family living outside rural Illinois begins seeing a towering creature lurking around their property at night — but what starts as strange sightings quickly turns into something far more disturbing. Then, a quiet...

  39. Terrifying True Prom Stories

    From shocking assaults and terrifying encounters with unhinged strangers, to prom night pranks that spiral into absolute nightmares, these true scary prom stories will make you think twice about celebrating after dark. What should’ve been one of the happiest nights of their lives quickly turned...

  40. Two True Scary Stories For Tuesday Volume 100

    In this episode of Two for Tuesday True Scary Stories, we dive into a chilling encounter at a local gym where an ordinary workout turns into something deeply unsettling, as one person’s behavior crosses into pure nightmare territory. Then, we shift to a late-night drive-thru where a routine food...

  41. Five Frights for Friday Volume 11

    Turn down the lights and turn up the fear with this week’s Friday Night Frights. In this chilling episode, you'll hear a collection of true terrifying tales that will stay with you long after the night is over. From the dread of getting hopelessly lost in a city and worse, to a late-night office...

  42. Three True Scary Stories

    Three stories. Three moments when ordinary life took a turn into something deeply unsettling—and never quite returned to normal. In tonight’s episode, we start with a dream vacation that quickly becomes a waking nightmare. Then, a walk home becomes anything but routine. Finally, we head deep into...

  43. True Scary Fishing Stories

    Cast your line into the unknown with this chilling collection of true scary fishing stories. In this episode, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of peaceful days at the water turning hostile when a furious property owner threatens kids for simply casting a line. Then, drift into deeper waters with a...

  44. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 99

    Two terrifying tales, one unforgettable night. In this Two for Tuesday episode, we dive into a chilling encounter with something unexplainable deep in the wilderness, followed by a hauntingly emotional story of a grandfather’s final goodbye. Creepy, heartfelt, and guaranteed to stick with...

  45. Listener Supported True Scary Stories Volume 14

    Dive into two full hours of the most chilling, listener-submitted true stories. From unexplained encounters and close calls to moments that defy logic, these are the real-life experiences that stayed with people long after they happened. Turn off the lights, get comfortable, and prepare for a...

  46. True Scary Easter Stories 2026

    Celebrate Easter with a chilling twist in this episode of True Scary Stories. From a terrifying encounter with a stranger inside a home, to a near-death experience that turns a holiday dark, and a haunting tale of an ex who refuses to let go—these stories will make you think twice about what’s...

  47. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 98

    Two for Tuesday is back with two chilling true stories. A strange monster flies through the night sky… and passing on a flight to get home isn't an inconvenience, and more! Sit back, relax, and enjoy some early week scares. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  48. True Scary Farm Stories

    In this episode, Uncle Josh brings you chilling, real-life encounters from rural life that prove the countryside isn’t always as peaceful as it seems. Hear the heart-pounding story of a close call with deadly farm equipment. Then, venture into the darkness of remote farmland, where unexpected...

  49. Two True Scary Stories for Tuesday Volume 97

    Get ready for another chilling installment of True Scary Stories for Tuesday, featuring two terrifying tales that will stay with you long after the episode ends. Turn off the lights, settle in, and prepare yourself—because these true stories aren’t just scary… they’re unforgettable. Become a...

  50. Terrifying True Scary Apartment Stories

    In this episode, Uncle Josh brings you chilling, real-life tales from places meant to be home. Hear the unsettling story of a neighbor who watches a little too closely… a desperate moment where help comes from the last person you’d ever expect… and a terrifying account of an unwanted “roommate”…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Uncle Josh's True Scary Stories is a weekly YouTube show that features submitted and found true life scary stories.

Nothing but true scary stories from a variety of sources including Reddit, submitted tales, and more. No creepypasta, just reflections on scary happenings.

Send hate mail, like mail, and anything else you would like to share my way - [email protected].

Find me on Facebook: facebook.com/unclejoshscarystories/

Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/scaryunclejosh

See me on Insatgram: www.instagram.com/unclejoshtruescarystories/?hl=en

Patreon: www.patreon.com/user?u=5947439

If you have a story you would like to be featured, please email [email protected].

Be sure to share the nature of the story in the subject line and include a note of your consent that your story can be read. Make sure to change any names of people that might wish to remain anonymous.<br

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Uncle Josh

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