Monsters Among Us

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True paranormal stories told in the witnesses own voice. Monsters Among Us is a collection of first-hand eye-witness audio recordings made directly from experiencers of the paranormal, curated by host Derek Hayes. Surround yourself with a spooky, nostalgia-rich atmosphere and treat your ears to terrifying tales and deep dives into supernatural subjects ranging from ghosts, UFOs and alien abductions, to bigfoot, sasquatch and other cryptid creatures. Keep it spooky!

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  • SiempreSalz
    Derek and Staff
    Hi! I am a day one fan. Your show is absolute perfection!! F what the haters or critics say. No other podcast compares to this show! Period. On a serious note, thank you guys for all your hard work. You are loved!
  • wendigal
    Best Podcast✨
    Truly my favorite podcast… I’ve been listening for years and I’ll continue as long as it runs, which I can only hope is an eternity. Thanks MAU team for making rad content!
  • MikeBreedlove
    2024’s Best Podcast MAU
    Than for a amazing season 18. MAU has the best listeners, for a amazing podcast. Derek and the callers out did themselves this season. This is why MAU is the best podcast produced ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mike Costa Mesa , CA
  • marinaxander
    best of the best.
    this is a top 3 podcast for me, if not #1 favorite. everything is done just right from the subjects, the pacing, the feedback. ads & rambling is something that weighs on my nerves quite a bit but with your podcast the ads are quick, easy and sometimes even lead me to new podcast suggestions. come to think of it i don’t even realize many ads at all. you don’t ramble, always straight to the point and only say what’s necessary even when giving feedback. you’re logical yet open minded like myself and have even turned me into a bigfoot believer which is something i truly never thought i’d be saying, haha. thanks man - keep up the incredible work and top shelf quality. you really are the best of the best, especially in the genre. you and your wife are quite the dream team. cheers.
  • Omgitscee
    BEST podcast!
    I’ve been listening for two years now and I’m still hooked! Especially loved the best of episode!
  • dseinwesternny
    Love the PC
    Love the PC
  • Tarzan wife
    weird
    sometimes the background noise is too much.
  • BigfootCa28
    Amazing Podcast
    This is the best podcast with some logical reasoning to the show instead of making everything about seem like what people witnessed is paranormal. I have some interesting experiences. I like the Hometown Legends series and the Halloween special. I will definitely call and share my experiences. I’m a big fan of the paranormal. I know that there’s logical reasons to why something might happen to a person. I have some interesting stories about the paranormal phenomena that I have experienced in California and Oregon.
  • Syree
    Bringing back some spooky memories
    A coworker turned me onto the show a couple of weeks ago and I’m already on season three. It’s now December and it’s dark when I get home so I’m usually listening at night and it’s getting spooky. Spooky because a lot of these stories have a sense of familiarity and as I start to remember things for my past, I’m taking notes. I’ll be calling in soon. I listen every night I can’t stop.
  • Candy in Utah
    AWESOME
    My absolute favorite podcast! Look forward to it every week! No 2 calls are ever alike. If you're not already a believer, you will be. ❤️
  • kimmycsammy
    Love
    Love hearing first hand experiences! Plus Great commentary from Derek one of my favs!
  • Dogman Mark
    Monsters Among Us
    Awesome podcast ,can’t wait for new episodes!!!
  • Barbarak5
    Awesome Listening
    I recently found your podcast, honestly I’ve only been listening to true crime or live trials . Just curious I started listening, and I had to go back to the beginning. I am glued to it and I still haven’t caught up to the current episode. I truly appreciate your podcast and the awesome people who have helped make it so! Thank you again and FYI, I donated to help keep it going. . Barbara
  • gamer pro 7647775
    So skibidi
    Don’t know how I would live without this skibidi sigma podcast -machine gun skibidi
  • Staceym524
    Fantastic - My favorite by a mile!
    I love this podcast. So much so that I joined patreon, if only to ensure they have the support to keep it going! (You don’t have to pay to get the majority of content!) For real this podcast keeps me moving through my week. I love that they are true stories, the intention is to debunk/explain so much as revel in the mystery, and the series of short stories makes it easy to pause and then hop back in when my life interrupts (which it often does). I’m so happy I found this little podcast - I’m so grateful for All who make it happen!
  • Malzoid
    Great Show!
    I’ve been listening on and off over the years. It is a great place for people to share their stories and experiences. I really enjoy listening to the wide range of experiences everyone has had. Such a cool format too! I had never heard a podcast like this before.
  • Lillith73
    A dive into the paranormal…
    I love MAU. Binged it back in 2022 when I discovered it and been hooked ever since. Derek is great… miss him on Paranormal Caught on Camera ☹️. I’m ready to join Patreon for More, More, More paranormal!!! 👍
  • StacyOatman
    Scared to go outside
    Highly enjoyable show. It’s made me, a 40-year-old woman, afraid to go in my own yard at night or in my basement any time. Thanks. Can’t stop listening!
  • Cosadel
    Legendary
    This show is legendary and I enjoy hearing the different stories and love that there’s a place for people to tell their stories. I’ll call one day. Keep up the good work.
  • KateD12345..
    Look forward to it every week!
    Absolutely love the show! There’s so much obvious hard work that goes into every episode and I’m so thankful to the team for consistently delivering quality spooky entertainment! They have truly created a space where people can share their stories of the unknown and not feel judged! Having weird experiences myself itself always comforting to know I’m not the only one with a couple bumps in the night!
  • TxBlueBonnet
    One of the best podcasts!
    I love Derek’s voice! He is so calm and reassuring, when some of the stories are sooo creepy! I’ve been listening to MAU since 2017 and I never miss an episode.
  • gillette like the razor
    Long time listener
    I’ve been listening since 2018! I moved on to support MAU on Patreon as a paid supporter because I love them so much 🫶🏽 You can submit your stories via email or hotline! The stories are featured from individual callers and there are a select few read by Derek from emails. Their team is phenomenal! Sarah is very attentive to the listeners feedback. The research conducted by Delainie is thorough and Derek’s delivery on the podcast is very entertaining. The stories range from diverse topics and cover subjects that I’ve never heard before. Highly recommend if you like campfire spooky story times.
  • Tarica Lynn
    Love the range of topics!
    Growing up I was a huge X files fan and loved all things pararnomal and cryptozoological. This podcast hits the spot. I love the range of topics from Appalachian tales to encounters with Zozo the demon. I like hearing others story’s of paranormal happenings. I appreciate Dereks pragmatic approach to explanations. Huge fan!
  • bunnyb0218
    Politics in the ad??
    TRUMP2024- America first
  • SORRYABAHTIT
    The absolute best
    Derek is amazing and the stories are great and perfect for people who love this genre of pod and wants spooky season to be all year.
  • Mulder19
    Good stories- hate the new, dramatic voice
    The earlier episodes are so much better- the new voice of the host is beyond annoying. In one episode he sounds like a normal guy, and the next episode it sounds like a voice actor doing a Robert Stack imitation. Ugh. I hate it. Please, please stop talking like that. It is incredibly annoying.
  • Busboys skins
    Narrator’s Voice
    This dudes breathy whispery voice is like nails on a chalkboard. Listened to half an episode and couldn’t get through it. Just talk normal, bro, you’re doing too much.
  • The Goon
    ONE OF THE BEST
    There are soooo many paranormal podcasts out there, some good, most not so good. Monsters Among Us always delivers a solid, well produced, entertaining, and often creepy podcast. Listener stories, with considered intelligent responses from the host. If you’re not hooked on this great podcast, binge a few episodes and enjoy! UPDATE: This show continues to be the best of the genre. Excellent presentation, research, production values and balance. Since my initial review, I’ve lost interest in many podcasts, but not this one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  • Carilee81
    Not a happy camper
    Kind of ridiculous we now have to subscribe to this podcast! I will be unfollowing this show.
  • StinkyCh33seMan
    Spooky Season Staple
    This podcast is a must listen during spooky season. The creepy stories and the low-quality voicemails adds to the ambiance. Give it a listen for a good creep-out!
  • MoonNails5
    Monsters Among Us Poscast-Love It!
    What an amazing podcast! The host/guide, Derek Hayes, takes us through listener stories with thorough research to help the audience understand the topic and location. Keep up the great work, Derek!
  • modmonster
    THE BEST - don’t change a thing!
    absolutely love this podcast. it’s got such a perfectly spooky feel and love the call-in format of it. and derek’s voice is UNMATCHED. thanks for all you do!!
  • Leatherface85
    I love this show
    I listen to this show all the time while I am working and it really gets me through the day. I’ve listened to other paranormal podcasts and my favorite part of those other podcasts were the listener call ins bc they have a more credible feel to them. This show cuts out all the fat and exclusively plays listener call ins. Tens of thousands of people out there seeing paranormal sightings and this show gives those people an outlet to get their story out there to be heard. Also to have a grounded and rational viewpoint about those calls shared from the host gives voice to a more skeptical answer about these calls. Thank you Monsters Among Us for giving us all a place to share and hear about the creepy side of life. Keep up the good work. P.S.- can you guys find more doppelgänger stories? They really creep me out.
  • Halfsleeper2018
    THE best!
    I’ve listened to this show since its beginnings and the production has drastically improved and keeps getting better. I was so happy when the show added the subscriber edition directly on Apple Podcasts so I didn’t need to create a Patreon! So anywho. Great job Derek and team!
  • Cornshgirl
    Thank you
    A platform for all who have had unusual experiences, and those that like to hear those stories.
  • Gemini Sun
    Old School Spooky!
    My mom used to play classic radio shows when I was young! I loved the way the hosts would put on their “radio voice”, set the stage with music and sound effects, and carry you away to another world. This podcast has that vibe. From the music, to the incredible stories and the fantastic host —- this is one of my favorites! I thought I knew all there was to know about the paranormal but this show proves me wrong, again and again. Love it!
  • rawandrare
    Just love.
    This podcast is every cryptid and paranormal lovers’ dream. Been hooked.
  • Tim7501
    Best show ever
    I have been listening for a very long time and I still love the show. Love his voice too.
  • Notme70
    My favorite podcast
    Love listening to this podcast every week. Keep up the great work!
  • Vita2382
    Top tier
    I’ve been listening for a few years now. As soon as the podcast starts and I hear the music it takes me to a different place. I know that the stories will spooked me out and I’ll really enjoy them. One of the best podcast!
  • Jonathan_87
    I LOVE THIS PODCAST!!
    I’m so happy I found this podcast. It’s one of the best for all paranormal, weird and just right out strange stories. I just wish I would’ve found it sooner.
  • Flat__lander
    The best spooky podcast
    MAU is the absolute best spooky podcast! 2nd to none.
  • Mme Blink
    Great
    Love it
  • Dabby Mcgravs
    Great show
    Been listening for a few months and I listen all the time at work and in the car helps me get through my 12 work days keep it up loving the son
  • Rigged spin wheel
    I’d be embarrassed
    Cannot get passed the irritating fake voice the host just won’t let go of. I think he believes it’s a “spooky” voice? Awkward long pauses are hair pulling too. As if that weren’t enough, after a fake call finishes where a person calls in to lie about about seeing something(it’s so obvious due to liars never seeing all the tell tale cues making it obvious to others they are lying) the host googles the place or subject they speak of. Then he drones on in that maddening way reading straight from google paraphrasing as if he is an expert on everything. Don’t waste your time. Only naive children find it palatable.
  • Laura letti
    The best there ever was
    I started this podcast years ago, the first was a hospital special. I have been addicted since. I highly recommend this podcast for spooky season year round. Derek does such a good job giving his thoughts at the end of each callers story, even just the music in the podcast makes me excited each time a new episode is released, I never give reviews unless I feel so strongly about it!
  • UncleD73
    Must listen
    Best paranormal podcast by far Derrick always amaze me with his guest stories and airings.
  • Digging the PNW
    Great show, but has gotten a little worse over time.
    More ads, and seems to push politically a little left instead of staying center. I have listened since here there be dragons and will continue but wish it was like season 1-8. Otherwise good show.
  • readinginthesouth
    Stale
    Episodes are really getting stale and boring
  • jdsods
    One of my favorite podcasts!
    Derek has created a great community for people to share their interesting and unusual stories —and feel heard and not judged. Excellent curation and production—highly recommended!
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