Vivid Nightmares

Hosted by Bridgett Denise, where Southern charm meets chilling darkness.

Step into the shadows of the American South with Vivid Nightmares, a true crime and paranormal podcast that uncovers the region’s most disturbing unsolved cases, forgotten murders, eerie folklore, and haunted history. Hosted by Bridgett, a Southern-born true crime storyteller with a passion for the strange and sinister, each episode dives deep into the darkest corners of the South—blending historical research, personal theories, and haunting audio to leave you chilled long after the credits roll.

From abandoned asylums and backroad legends to infamous killers and mysteries lost to time, Vivid Nightmares offers immersive, atmospheric storytelling that honors the victims, questions the evidence, and dares to explore the unexplained.

New episodes every Friday.

Because in the South, the past never stays buried.

Host

Bridgett Denise

Bridgett Denise is the creator and host of Vivid Nightmares, a true crime and paranormal podcast that explores chilling mysteries, forgotten victims, haunted history, and eerie folklore—especially across the American South. Known for her immersive storytelling and deep research, Bridgett crafts each episode with cinematic detail and emotional depth.

Her work shines a light on the shadows of history, uncovering stories that demand to be told. As a Black woman in the true crime space, she brings a vital voice and fresh perspective to the genre, honoring the humanity in every case she covers.

When she’s not podcasting, Bridgett is writing mystery fiction, building eerie fictional worlds, and connecting with a passionate community of listeners who love a good scare—with substance.

With Vivid Nightmares, Bridgett doesn’t just tell stories. She leaves listeners questioning what’s real… and what’s still out there.