Wartime Stories
A narrative podcast where a Marine veteran recounts unsettling, often paranormal, stories from military history and listener submissions.
This is a solo-narrated horror and mystery anthology set on the battlefield. Host Luke Lamana, himself a Marine recon veteran, unearths and retells bizarre, chilling, and often supernatural events experienced by soldiers. Episodes typically blend deep historical context—from WWI to the War on Terror—with firsthand accounts of ghostly encounters, cryptid sightings, and other unexplained phenomena submitted by listeners.
“Unlike broader paranormal or true crime podcasts, Wartime Stories carves a specific niche by grounding its tales of high-strangeness in the verifiable context of military life. The host's own veteran status lends credibility and a unique perspective to the accounts of haunted bases, battlefield apparitions, and unsettling encounters in remote operational areas.”
Who hosts this show
Wartime Stories is hosted by Luke Lamana, a U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance veteran with nine years of service. His deployments and experiences, including time with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), inform the show's content. The channel, which started on YouTube, is the official sister channel of the popular paranormal series "Bedtime Stories" and is also produced in partnership with Ballen Studios.
Credentials & credits
- U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Veteran
- Nine years of military service
- Five deployments to Southeast Asia
- 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
- Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC)
- Host of "REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries"
Other ventures
- REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana (Podcast)
- Bedtime Stories (Sister Channel)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01A Few Men Who Saw Jumanji In Real LifeJun 26, 2026 · 40 min
- 02A Compilation of Our Creepiest Military EncountersJun 23, 2026 · 2h 06m
- 03Remnants of WWII Come Out After DarkJun 19, 2026 · 40 min
- 04What They Heard Should Not Be PossibleJun 12, 2026 · 41 min
- 05How Did Hundreds of MEF Soldiers Just Disappear?Jun 5, 2026 · 58 min
- 06Soldiers in Louisiana Call Her The Box WitchMay 29, 2026 · 35 min
- 07You Don’t Want to Know What Marines Saw in Shopping MallsMay 22, 2026 · 39 min
- 08The Germans Had No Idea What Was Killing ThemMay 15, 2026 · 51 min
Notable episodes
- 01A Compilation of Our Creepiest Military Encounters
A nearly two-hour collection of the show's most chilling stories, including a skinwalker sighting at Quantico and a haunted naval vessel with a tragic backstory.
- 02Remnants of WWII Come Out After Dark
This episode expertly blends a history lesson on the Allied occupation of Germany with two ghost stories from soldiers stationed in repurposed Nazi-era buildings.
- 03A Few Men Who Saw Jumanji In Real Life
Focuses on terrifying encounters with giant insects and arachnids in jungle environments, including a personal story from the host's time as a Marine.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a single-host narrative show with no interviews. Host Luke Lamana introduces a theme with detailed historical context before narrating several researched or listener-submitted stories. The production is notable for its immersive sound design, using environmental audio to place the listener within the story, a style influenced by radio dramas.
Signature segments
- · Host introduction: "I'm Luke Lamana, and this is Wartime Stories."
- · Narrating listener-submitted stories from service members
- · Detailed historical briefings before each story
- · Immersive sound design and atmospheric music
- · Sister channel of "Bedtime Stories"
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show does not feature interviews. It narrates stories from contributors, who are typically anonymous or named current and former military service members sharing personal encounters.
- Jason Jones 7461on A Few Men Who Saw Jumanji In Real Life
- Liam O'Brien-ib1rdon A Few Men Who Saw Jumanji In Real Life
- Joshua Davids8535on A Few Men Who Saw Jumanji In Real Life
- Chris (Former Canadian Army soldier)on A Compilation of Our Creepiest Military Encounters
- Fayrouz M. Azizon Remnants of WWII Come Out After Dark
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is supported by a range of direct-to-consumer brands and service-based companies, including nicotine pouches, men's wellness products, meal kits, and legal or therapy services. Ads are host-read and integrated within the narrative.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of Wartime Stories?
- The host and narrator is Luke Lamana, a U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance veteran.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a solo narrative podcast. The host recounts strange and mysterious stories related to military service; it is not an interview show.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where do the stories come from?
- The stories are a mix of historical accounts and paranormal encounters submitted by listeners, many of whom are veterans or active service members.
- What is the connection to the 'Bedtime Stories' channel?
- Wartime Stories is the official sister channel to the Bedtime Stories YouTube channel, sharing a similar focus on paranormal and unexplained narratives.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- Wartime Stories is available as a video podcast on YouTube and as an audio podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Podbean.
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- [01]Wartime Stories on YouTubeyoutube.com
- [02]Wartime Stories on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [03]Wartime Stories on Audibleaudible.com
- [04]Press Release for REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamanapodwires.com
- [05]Radio to Recon: 3rd Radio Battalion stands up recon capabilitiesdvidshub.net
- [06]Bedtime Stories Podcast (Sister Channel)podbean.com
- [07]Introducing: Wartime Stories from Ballen Studiospodcasts.apple.com
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