6 Years of Weekly Spooky: Building a Horror Podcast Powerhouse

Arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer (USA TODAY Network) sits down with filmmaker and creator Henrique Couto for a candid, anniversary deep-dive into how Weekly Spooky grew from a Halloween 2019 launch into a must-hear horror podcast. They unpack the October blitz of 32 episodes in 31 days , what it takes to publish nearly five days a week , and how the show evolved into a sustainable business through advertising and relentless consistency. You’ll hear behind-the-scenes production stories, the chapters of Henrique’s podcasting journey (“Making a Living in Podcasting,” “Behind the Curtain of Creativity”), and the classic influences— Tales from the Crypt , The Twilight Zone —that shaped Weekly Spooky’s voice. Plus: how new segments like Terrifying & True and This Week in Horror History expanded the universe while keeping fans coming back. If you love indie storytelling, horror audio, and nuts-and-bolts talk about audience growth, monetization, and creative endurance, this conversation is your roadmap—hosted by Andrew Shearer and centered on six years of Weekly Spooky’s scares, stumbles, and successes. 🎧 LISTEN NOW and subscribe for spine-tingling horror stories every week! 🎉 Unlock exclusive bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon! 👉 WeeklySpooky.com/Join 📬 Contact Us / Submit Your Horror Story! Twitter: @WeeklySpooky Facebook: facebook.com/WeeklySpooky Email: WeeklySpooky@gmail.com 🎵 Music by Ray Mattis 👉 Check out Ray’s incredible work here ! 👨‍💼 Executive Producers: Rob Fields, Bobbletopia.com 🎥 Produced by: Daniel Wilder 🌐 Explore more terrifying tales at: WeeklySpooky.com