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Stories with Sapphire

Stories with Sapphire

Sapphire Sandalo 185 Episodes Aug 5, 2026

Join host Sapphire Sandalo, a Filipino (Cebuano/Ilonggo) American occultist, as she explores the paranormal, supernatural, and horror through stories and interviews from the Philippines and around the world. Each episode features true stories with thoughtful commentary, aiming to add empathy and diversity to the genre. Listeners can share their own stories via email, and support the show on Patreon.

Episodes

Update!
Update! Aug 5, 2026 84 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! New episodes will be coming soon! If you're attending Midsummer Scream in Long Beach CA this weekend, come to our panel on Aug 9th at 11:30am at the Frankenstage. If you're in Atlanta GA, you can watch my horror short film "Breeder" at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival on Aug 8th at 10:15pm as part of the Shorts 5 block. Tickets at auff.org Learn more about your
Uncanny: The mimics in my house; The hospital image; The friends who weren't there; Who flagged the bus down?
Uncanny: The mimics in my house; The hospital image; The friends who weren't there; Who flagged the bus down? Jul 22, 2026 1926 In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing other real stories from real people who have also had encounters with nonhuman things that seemed uncannily human at first. Ch 1 - The mimics in my house, submitted by Rayla Ch 2 - The hospital image, submitted by Hanz Ch 3 - The friends who weren't there, with Gary D Ch 4 - Who flagged the bus down? submitted by Ralph As always, if any of the stories
Stories with Sarah: the disappearing car, being a heretic, and more
Stories with Sarah: the disappearing car, being a heretic, and more Jul 8, 2026 1955 If you're a regular listener of the show, you've probably heard me recommend a book called "How To Study Magic," by Sarah Lyons, and I finally had the chance to chat with her! In this episode, Sarah talks about the bizarre phenomena she witnessed while living on Cape Cod, why she prefers the term “heretic” over “witch,” and how she came to her own form of folk Catholicism. If you have any stories
Stories With Mark Labella: filming "Nurse The Dead" in a haunted hospital, and more
Stories With Mark Labella: filming "Nurse The Dead" in a haunted hospital, and more Jun 24, 2026 1748 Mark Labella is the creator of “Nurse the Dead,” a brand new series on iWant. It’s the first Filipino-led scripted series written, created, and filmed in Hollywood, and it follows a Filipina nurse who sees ghosts and works at the most haunted ward in LA. But the ghosts in the series were more than fiction. The series was filmed in a real hospital in Historic Filipinotown that was filled with enoug
Noisy Ghosts: The Temecula Ghost Town; The Tudor Poltergeist
Noisy Ghosts: The Temecula Ghost Town; The Tudor Poltergeist Jun 10, 2026 1927 Have you ever heard something that had no physical explanation...? This week's episode is all about noisy ghosts...like the spirit at a bachelorette party I attended recently, and the poltergeist in a Tudor building in Sussex. If you have any stories of your own you'd like to share on the show, send me an email story@storieswithsapphire.com Ch 1 - The Temecula Ghost Town, with Kaycie Crossle
More Stories with Gary D: Not A Taxi Service; The Midnight Reaper
More Stories with Gary D: Not A Taxi Service; The Midnight Reaper Jun 3, 2026 1260 Enjoy this bonus episode of more stories from the one and only Gary D from Ontario! Ch 1 - Not A Taxi Service Ch 2 - The Midnight Reaper If you're in Pittsburgh, PA this weekend, you can watch my short film "Breeder" at the Final Frame Horror Short Film Competition at StokerCon on June 5th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spirits of the Amazon:  the tunchi, chullachaki, and more (with Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza)
Spirits of the Amazon: the tunchi, chullachaki, and more (with Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza) May 27, 2026 2104 Dr. Rosa Vasquez Espinoza is a Peruvian scientist and explorer. In this episode she shares stories of the spirits of the Amazon like the infectious tunchi, the feared chullachaki, and the Amazonian bigfoot. She discusses her work as a scientist and explorer, and her book The Spirit of the Rainforest. If anything you hear reminds you of your own experiences, or if you have any thoughts on the epis
Supernatural Women: The nun in the forest; My mother as a shadow; The dream lady in pink; The glowing woman
Supernatural Women: The nun in the forest; My mother as a shadow; The dream lady in pink; The glowing woman May 13, 2026 2282 [DISCLAIMER: this episode does not have video! My file got corrupted and I was only able to save the audio unfortunately.] In this week's episode, I tell the story of my most recent paranormal experience, and then I share other stories from real people who've also had encounters with a supernatural woman. Ch 1 - The nun in the forest, submitted by Nathalie Ch 2 - My mother as a shadow, submitte
UPDATE: "Breeder" festival run
UPDATE: "Breeder" festival run Apr 29, 2026 103 Popping in to give a quick update! Episodes will return soon! If you're in Salem/NYC and have a story to share on my podcast, send me a DM on Instagram: @sapphire_sandalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stories With Jillian: The Monrovia house, and Jerod the Hat Man
Stories With Jillian: The Monrovia house, and Jerod the Hat Man Apr 8, 2026 2504 Jillian Risigari-Gai's grandmother’s house used to be a clergy home and a funeral home - no wonder weird things happened there. Hear more about the buzzing orbs, her year being stalked by The Hat Man, and her divine connection to the harp.  As always, if any of the stories you hear today conjure up any memories of your own, feel free to send them in an email to story@storieswithsapphire.com Fo
How will I die?; Woman in the nightgown; Something in my closet is impersonating me; The Man in the chair
How will I die?; Woman in the nightgown; Something in my closet is impersonating me; The Man in the chair Mar 25, 2026 2088 Have you ever found yourself  in a dangerous situation after playing with a Ouija board? Or woken up in the middle of the night to a woman staring at your feet? Has something nonhuman ever impersonated you? Or have you ever seen something appear in a video that no one else could see? In this week’s episode, you’ll hear stories from real people who have. Ch 1 - How will I die?, submitted by Zyph
More Stories with Gary D: Knock knock; Psychiatric cellar
More Stories with Gary D: Knock knock; Psychiatric cellar Mar 18, 2026 2008 What would you do if you heard knocking on the fishing hut you were in - during a snowstorm? Five miles from anyone else? What if you heard strange noises in the basement of the psychiatric hospital you started working at? In this week's episode, Gary D from Ontario is back with more wild stories! If you have any stories you'd like to share on the show, send them in an email to story@storieswith

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