Rattled & Shook is a ghoulish blend of horror and laughs. On this podcast, hosts Aprile Ruha and Meredith Stedman listen to scary stories of all kinds. Throughout each episode, the hosting team shares their thoughts on the stories. They offer commentary and cut the tension with some lighthearted dialogue. The result is a captivating listen-along horror/comedy show.

Stories on the podcast range from paranormal hauntings to encounters evoking true crime. Aprile and Meredith share their own experiences in the episodes, too. They have even experimented with AI-generated tales. Beyond listening to scary stories, the show features several other segments. Guests join some episodes to add to the fun. In special episodes, the hosts play spooky games to offer a reprieve from the horror.

The atmosphere of every story on Rattled & Shook is immersive. The sound design includes music that sets a spooky mood. Realistic sound effects make the tales feel more real. Best of all, talented voice actors tell the story in the first person. Listeners may feel they're in the story themselves.

With the hosts' backgrounds in film and TV, it's no surprise the sound design is so immersive. Aprile is an editor for independent films and reality TV, focusing on horror. She is a passionate fan of the genre and enjoys getting scared. Meredith, on the other hand, is horror squeamish. Aprile's goal in each episode is to scare her. Meredith has been a writer and producer for Tenderfoot TV since 2017. Together, the two have a shared love of storytelling that captivates their audience.

Listeners of the podcast hear several frightening tales and interstitial comments from the hosts. Their dynamic on the show is fun and softens the scare factor of the stories. Horror fans of all kinds will find a curated series on Rattled & Shook. Horror-averse listeners may find it a good balance of horror and comedy. Anyone interested in scary stories with high-quality production may not want to miss this show.