{"id":2206,"date":"2026-06-15T17:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2206"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:37:06","slug":"horror-podcast-creepy-acquired-by-be-afraid-media-host-jon-grilz-set-to-lead-be-afraid-podcast-network-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2206","title":{"rendered":"Horror Podcast \u2018Creepy\u2019 Acquired by Be Afraid Media; Host Jon Grilz Set to Lead Be Afraid Podcast Network (EXCLUSIVE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\t\u201cCreepy,\u201d the popular creepypasta podcast created and hosted by Jon Grilz, has a new home.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2204\">Noah Hawley\u2019s 26 Keys Names Mia Ammer as EVP of Marketing and Public Relations (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tBe Afraid Media has acquired full ownership or \u201cCreepy,\u201d including its catalog of over 1,200 episodes, almost all of which have been sourced from and shaped by a community of fan writers.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tGrilz will continue being the \u201cCreepy\u201d host and showrunner, and will also lead the Be Afraid Podcast network as Head of Podcasts, overseeing its creative direction and growth.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tPer a press release, Be Afraid Media mentioned the current horror climate as an excellent climate for the deal.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cThe timing is no accident,\u201d the statement reads. \u201cHorror born on the internet, the urban legends, short stories, and shared online lore known as creepypasta, has moved from the fringes of message boards to the center of the genre, with record-breaking films adapted from online horror communities reshaping what the business considers commercial. \u2018Creepy\u2019 has run that exact model in audio for nearly a decade: sourcing original stories from the writers and readers of the creepypasta community on Reddit and beyond, producing them with sound design and a full team of narrators, while paying and crediting the creators behind every episode.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2202\">Dana White Condemns UFC Fighter\u2019s \u2018Nasty\u2019 Michelle Obama Comment: \u2018I Hate That Kind of Nonsense\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cWhen we launched in January, we said building a real horror audio network was job one,\u201d Brad Miska, partner at Be Afraid Media, said in a statement. \u201c\u2018Creepy\u2019 is how we make good on that, and putting Jon at the helm is how we make sure it keeps growing. The whole industry is suddenly paying attention to stories that started online, and \u2018Creepy\u2019 has been the home of that kind of storytelling in audio for years. He\u2019s one of the best in the genre, and now he\u2019s building the network, not just a show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve spent the last decade working on horror podcasts and I\u2019m really looking forward to the chance to take what I\u2019ve learned to help build the Be Afraid Podcast Network to make sure that creators still have a voice while more and more celebrities step into the space drawing attention from the independent podcasters,\u201d Grilz, creator of \u201cCreepy\u201d and new Head of Podcasts for Be Afraid, said in a statement. \u201cI truly believe we are in the golden age of horror and couldn\u2019t be more grateful to be a part of this community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s thrilling to welcome \u2018Creepy\u2019 to the Be Afraid Podcast Network, and Jon Grilz to a leadership role on our team. Be Afraid connects studios and advertisers with vital audiences in horror and entertainment,\u201d Heather Luttrell, CEO of Be Afraid Media, said in a statement. \u201cOur rapid growth from 16 million fans at launch to more than 30 million today is getting a lot of attention from our film studio clients, who are hungry for more access to these important audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tBe Afraid Media, Inc. launched in January by Bloody Disgusting founder and \u201cTerrifier 3\u201d and \u201cV\/H\/S\u201d producer Brad Miska, is, per the official description, \u201ca fan-owned horror media company uniting premium genre content, original merchandise, community engagement, and live events under one banner, reaching an audience of more than 30 million horror fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe Be Afraid Podcast Network also includes shows such as \u201cHometown Ghost Stories,\u201d \u201cScaredyCast,\u201d \u201cSlasher Radio,\u201d \u201cKim and Ket Stay Alive\u2026 Maybe,\u201d \u201cKim and Ket Survive the Cellar,\u201d \u201cGirl, That\u2019s Scary,\u201d \u201cPost Mortem with Mick Garris,\u201d \u201cDevelopment Hell,\u201d \u201cDark Sanctum,\u201d \u201cThe Every Day is Halloween Podcast\u201d and \u201cCult Following.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=2200\">Extraordinary Sites, Highly Skilled Local Crews and Filmmaking Community Make Jordan Ideal Location<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Be Afraid Media has acquired horror podcast &#8216;Creepy,&#8217; 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