There's a chill in the air, and it's not just from the recent wind and rain. Halloween is coming on fast, and I am so excited to see (or rather, hear) Spooked is back for its sophomore season.This creepy podcast presented by WNYC Studios showcases true stories of supernatural encounters from people all around the world. Host Glynn Washington presents spine-chilling, bloodcurdling tales to keep you up at night in this countdown to All Hallows' Eve. If you scare easy, then this may not be for you.

The show features a new guest each week to share their story, but these aren't your typical I-heard-something-go-bump-in-the-night, fireside ghost stories. These stories will have you questioning everything you think you know about this world, even for those of us who tend to believe in what we cannot see.

Spooked has covered everything from disembodied voices to hauntings and possessions. Each episode transports the listener to unique locales and features creatures that are too real to make up. Not only are these stories original, but the guests are genuinely interesting and sympathetic characters. For many of the storytellers, their experience with the supernatural had a profound impact on their daily lives and that fear and uncertainty is palpable. The stories are extremely well-produced, giving the listener just enough detail to be intrigued and leaving just enough unsaid to unsettle, as only a good scary story can. If you're a skeptic, the podcast can at the very least be appreciated for its great entertainment value. If you're like me, you may not want to go to sleep at night.

While Spooked is fun (scary, but fun) anytime of the year, we are all so busy with school it can be tough to find time to enjoy all the Halloween festivities. Listening to Spooked on the way to class is a great way to celebrate as a busy college student. So, hang on to your headphones- it's time to get Spooked.