“Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch”: A Paranormal Podcast That’s Equal Parts Spooky and Snort-Laugh Funny

Confession time: I’ve always had a soft spot for the paranormal. Not just the “I read ghost stories under the covers” kind of fascination—I mean the “I used to see dead people” kind. Yeah. That kind.

My first encounter with the not-so-living happened when I was young, and it stuck with me. If you’re curious (and who isn’t?), I tell the whole story in the debut episode of my podcast Pan to Pen – A Storytelling Podcast. You can find it right here.

So when I stumbled across Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch, I knew I was in for a treat. Hosted by Rachel Dratch—yes, the SNL legend herself—and comedian Irene Bremis, the podcast dives headfirst into the supernatural with just the right amount of comedy, skepticism, and wild storytelling.

Each episode is a delightful mess of ghost encounters, psychic readings, past-life regressions, and the kind of stories that make you side-eye your hallway at night. And let me tell you—these aren’t your grandma’s ghost stories. (Although, if your grandma has popped by from the other side, they’d probably cover that, too.)

As someone living with sarcoidosis and heart failure, married to the most wonderful woman, and juggling the chef life, debut novelist chaos, and pet parenting like a circus act, I live for moments that make me laugh while scratching that spooky itch. This podcast delivers both. Think: haunted houses with punchlines, spiritual awakenings that involve belly laughs, and enough camp to make a séance feel like a sleepover.

Rachel plays the lovable skeptic, while Irene gleefully leans into the weird. The guests? Always entertaining. And whether you’re a firm believer or just curious, the show has a way of making the paranormal feel cozy—like you’re sitting at a kitchen table swapping ghost stories with old friends.

So if you’ve ever felt a chill down your spine while folding laundry, or you just want something hilarious and a little haunted to listen to on your walk, give Woo Woo a shot. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible.

Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? Got a ghost story to share or a podcast recommendation that left you howling (in fear or laughter)? Drop it in the comments—I live for that stuff. And if you’re enjoying the mix of spooky, sarcastic, and sincere around here, go ahead and hit that subscribe button. You bring the chills—I’ll bring the snacks.