Listener sentiment
Creepy attracts a passionate but divided audience: longtime fans and newcomers alike praise Jon Grilz and his ensemble of narrators for bringing stories to life with excellent voice work and production quality, especially during seasonal events like the 31 Days of Horror and Creepaway Camp. However, the podcast is experiencing significant friction over recent creative directions. The multi-part Holders series—a repetitive, instruction-based format departure from classic creepypastas—has prompted widespread criticism and skipping behavior, though it retains dedicated supporters. Separately, specific narrators (JV Hampton-VanSant, Cole Burkhardt, and others) face persistent complaints for sounding monotone or sarcastic, leading some listeners to skip their episodes entirely. Additional friction points include excessive ad load interrupting story immersion, a perceived decline in story quality compared to beloved classics like Ted the Caver, and scattered but intense reactions to political messaging—most notably an ICE deportation reference that delighted some listeners while driving others to unsubscribe after years. Long-term listeners increasingly report that the show has drifted from what initially attracted them, though it remains a top choice for many horror podcast fans.
Apple4.2 · 639
Summary generated May 28, 2026
