A Scary State
Have you ever wondered what makes your state famous? What about what makes your state infamous? Join Lauren and Kenzie as they take a look into the dark background and creepy origin stories that take place in each state. We will venture into tales of cryptids, ghosts, haunted locations, urban legends, serial killers and much more. We dig deep into what makes your state scary.
Podcasting since 2021 • 197 episodes
A Scary State
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Ep.197 The Many Mysteries of Maine
This week, we’re heading to the Pine Tree State! We kick things off with some chilling pieces of dark history, including the Kennebunk “Witch Trials” and the Bowdoin College “Medical Murders.” Then, Lauren dives into three eerie urban legends t...
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Episode 197
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Ep.196 The Haunted and The Hunted in New York
Start spreading the news—we’re in New York this week! We begin with some of the city’s dark history, including the devastating Triangle Shirtwaist Fire and the infamous Typhoid Mary. Then, Kenzie dives into the eerie hauntings of the House of D...
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Episode 196
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Ep.195 Florida Frights: Hauntings, History, and Horrors
This week, we're headed to FLOOORIDAAA (cue Taylor Swift)! First, we dive into Florida’s dark past, uncovering the horrors of the Rosewood Massacre, the eerie history of Egmont Key, and the mysteries lurking in the Florida Everglades. Then, Lau...
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Episode 195
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Ep.194 Wild Men and Cave Diving for Lauren’s Birthday
Happy Birthday, Lauren! We’ve got a special episode this week packed with all of Lauren’s favorite topics! First, we dive into some dark history that took place on Lauren’s birthday, March 2nd. Then, Kenzie shares the eerie legends of the Wild ...
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Episode 194
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Ep.193 Virginia’s Cryptids & Curiosities
Join us as we return to our home state of Virginia for the first state-focused episode of Round 4! This time, we explore Virginia’s dark colonial history, diving into chilling witch trials and some unsettling truths about the past. Lauren opens...
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Episode 193
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