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.
Episodes
249 episodes
Ep.249 Anniversaries Both Good and Bad
This is a very special week because it is the 5 year anniversary of the podcast starting! It has been an amazing 5 years and we look forward to 5 more! In sticking with the theme of “anniversary,” Kenzie talks about the Oklahoma City Bombing, w...
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Ep.248 Helltown Hauntings: Secrets of Ohio’s Only National Park
This week’s special guest is a long-time listener of the show and has graced us with her presence on a past episode. Allie is our beautiful guest host and we explore the spooky stories from a national park in the Buckeye State, Ohio! Kenzie dis...
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Ep.247 The Mafia in Mississippi
As we head to The Magnolia State we are blessed with another episode featuring Lauren! This week, Kenzie talks about the illicit activities of the Dixie Mafia. The name was given to an unorganized group of criminals that resemble the Mafia, but...
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Ep.246 No Corners in Illinois
This week, we are headed to the Prairie State, Illinois! In this episode, Kenzie’s sister joins her as the guest host! Kenzie talks about the strange Stickney House in Bull Valley. This house was specifically built with spirits in mind and crea...
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Ep.245 All of Lauren’s Favorite Things
SURPRISE! Our wonderful cohost Lauren returns for a *very* special episode. We are celebrating Lauren’s birthday (again) during this 4th round of states! For the birthday special, Kenzie decides to cover stories about topics that fascinate Laur...
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Ep.244 California’s Deceiving Doctors
This week, we head to the west coast where Kenzie’s friend Ben joins us to discuss all things scary in the Golden State, California! Kenzie discusses the complicated relationship people have with doctors, modern medicine, and the quack science ...
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Ep.243 Missouri’s Deadly Diagnosis
On this week’s episode, we welcome one of Kenzie’s best friends, Lindsay, as we travel to the Show-Me State, Missouri! Kenzie shares the strange and unsettling story of the prominent Swope family, whose household was rocked by a series of sudde...
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Ep.242 Massachusetts Scholarly Spirits
Kenzie’s dad joins the show today as we head north to explore the Bay State, Massachusetts! Kenzie shares the eerie stories out of the esteemed Boston University. Multiple buildings on campus are said to be riddled with ghosts who haunt the hal...
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Ep.241 An Alaskan Nightmare
This is the first week without our fabulous Lauren as we head towards the bitter cold of the Last Frontier State, Alaska. Kenzie’s cousin, Emily, joins her to discuss the brutal crimes of maybe-kinda-sorta serial killer, Brian Steven Smith. Pol...
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Ep.240 Murder and Misery in Maryland
This week, we travel to our close neighbor, The Old Line State, Maryland! First, Lauren shares the horrific crimes of Charles William Davis and what led to his eventual capture. Next, Kenzie talks about the dark and spooky Baltimore County Alms...
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Ep.239 Mysteries Across Arizona
This week, we are headed to the deserts of the Grand Canyon State - Arizona! First, Kenzie shares the tumultuous story of the disappearance and murder of DiAnne Keidel. It takes an act of bravery 30 years later that helps solve the case. Next, ...
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Episode 239
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Ep.238 Oregon’s Bandages and Stagecoaches
This week, we head to the pacific northwest to the Beaver state - Oregon! Lauren starts us off with the creepy legend of the Bandage Man. After an unfortunate accident, the Bandage Man has haunted the roads of Oregon leaving behind his bloody b...
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Ep.237 Crimes on Crimes on New Year’s!
Happy New Year, everyone! This week, Kenzie dives into the horrifying crimes of Johann Jack Unterweger, one of Austria’s most infamous serial killers—who was shockingly released from prison after already committing murder. Then, Lauren lightens...
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Ep.236 Christmas Creeps and “Sleigh”ing Santas
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates, and Happy Thursday to everyone who does not! This week, we have a festive spooky special to close out this holiday season! First, Lauren tells us about the horrific murders of Anthony Michalowski and ...
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Episode 236
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Ep.235 Colorado’s Strange Skies & Shadowed Pines
This week we head to the Centennial State - Colorado to discuss some strange and spooky places! First, Kenzie talks about the bizarre sightings and occurrences from people living or visiting the San Luis Valley. People have reported feelings of...
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Episode 235
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Ep.234 Phantoms and The Phantom in Texas
This week we are down in the Lone Star state - Texas! First, Lauren takes us on a terrifying tour of the Yorktown Memorial Hospital where ghosts seem to be lurking in every room and in every corner. Then, Kenzie covers the infamous, unsolved Te...
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Episode 234
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Ep.233 Death Roads & Unsolved Sorrows in New Jersey
We’re back to our regularly scheduled programming and heading to the Garden State — New Jersey! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legends surrounding Shades of Death Road, where countless travelers claim to have witnessed ghosts, strange mists...
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Episode 233
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Ep.232 Murder and Mishaps on Kenzie’s Birthday
This week we have another spooky special celebrating our fabulous cohost, Kenzie! The theme of this episode is all about the numbers and/or the month of November. Lauren starts it off with eerie tales of plane crashes that happened to fall on N...
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Episode 232
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Ep.231 Turkey, Terror, and Twisted Tales
This week, we’re serving up a deliciously spooky special in honor of Thanksgiving being right around the corner. First, Kenzie dishes out quick tales of balloon disasters from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—including the worst mishap, which...
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Episode 231
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Ep.230 Pennsylvania: Where Legends Weep and Killers Lie
We’re headed to the Keystone State — Pennsylvania! We share two vastly different stories that have the same eerie question: are they fact or fiction? First, Lauren dives into the chilling case of Miranda Barbour, a young woman whose shocking co...
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Episode 230
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Ep.229 Hunted and Haunted in Vermont
This week, we’re heading to the Green Mountain State — Vermont! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legend of Slipperyskin, a mysterious creature that’s tormented hunters and terrified locals for generations. Is it a man? A beast? Or so...
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Episode 229
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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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Episode 228
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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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Episode 227
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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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Episode 226
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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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