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 • 228 episodes
A Scary State
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Ep.228 Spirits Behind Stone Walls
We’re wrapping up our last Spooky Special of the year—and this one’s all about castles! First, Lauren takes us to the Czech Republic to explore the eerie Houska Castle. Beyond the spirits said to haunt its ancient halls, legend has it that hidd...
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Ep.227 Justice Unfinished: The Stories of Janice Lillie and Faithe Ely
This week’s October Spooky Special is extra special — we’re sharing cases that were brought to us directly by the victims’ families. First, Kenzie tells the story of Janice Lillie, a loving mother and pillar of her community whose life was trag...
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Ep.226 The Puppet Master: Futoshi Matsunaga’s Reign of Terror
This week, we dive into one of Japan’s most chilling and disturbing cases. Lauren takes us into the twisted world of Futoshi Matsunaga, a man who manipulated, tortured, and terrorized those around him with frightening control. Known for his cha...
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Ep.225 Lights, Camera…Murder: The Story of the Black Dahlia
We’re diving into week two of our October Spooky Specials! This time, Kenzie takes center stage with a deep dive into the infamous Black Dahlia case. The gruesome murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia, has haunted Hollywoo...
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Ep.224 Bad Luck, Good Stories: Superstitions Explained
Our first Spooky Special of October is all about superstitions! We dive into the origins of some of the most famous beliefs—like why people knock on wood or avoid walking under ladders. Kenzie takes us deep into the world of Santa Muerte and he...
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Love this podcast! I got stared at listening to this at doc office because i couldn’t stop laughing! Yep that guy was just being a dick! I visited Biltmore 3 times & never had a paranormal experience, but it is interesting people do.
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