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
179 episodes
Ep.179 Terrifying Thanksgiving Tales
Important disclaimer: There are some high-pitched squealing and screaming moments in this episode, and it’s all Lauren’s fault. Not only does she share a spine-chilling Thanksgiving cryptid tale, but she also enlists ChatGPT to craft not...
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Episode 179
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1:22:00
Ep.178 Phantoms and Puzzles: Oregon’s Haunted Past and Mysterious Mutilations
This week, we’re off to Oregon, where strange events and eerie tales await! Kenzie delves into the history and hauntings of Astoria’s Flavel House Museum. This elegant Queen Anne-style mansion has graced the community for over a century—and is ...
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Episode 178
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1:09:35
Ep.177 Whispers from the Past: North Dakota's Darkest Secrets
In this episode, we journey to North Dakota to uncover two stories steeped in mystery and tragedy. First, Lauren explores the eerie ruins of the San Haven State Hospital, once a sprawling institution that housed tuberculosis patients and later,...
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Episode 177
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1:09:11
Ep.176 A Scary State’s Spookiest Episodes
This week, we decided to share some of A Scary State’s spookiest episodes to help you get into the spooky spirit! Kenzie shares information about old and new episodes that will hopefully inspire you to watch notorious scary movies! She talks ab...
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Episode 176
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4:26
Ep.175 Scary Dudes Doing Scary Things
This week, we have a spooky special dedicated to stories that are of particular interest to Lauren! Kenzie’s goal is to tell Lauren something she *doesn’t* know about these specific stories. First, she will cover the history and crimes of Edmun...
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Episode 175
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58:32
Ep.174 Fears and Phobias
This week, we get real spooky and discuss our greatest fears! First, Kenzie shares her childhood traumas of being up high and how she discovered her fear of heights. She also shares terrifying stories of people falling to their deaths from expo...
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Episode 174
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1:35:29
Ep.173 The Scary Side to Water
Happy Spooky Season! We are kicking it off with a spooky special about the dangers of the water! This could be ocean water, lake water, or even bottled water! Lauren starts us off with the heartbreaking tales of Jacob’s Well. This underwater ca...
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Episode 173
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2:04:38
Ep.172 The Profiles of Prolific Serial Killers
This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual format. While Lauren is out of town, Kenzie invites her good friend Allie to join her on the show! Instead of focusing on a specific state, Kenzie explores a particular topic: the profiles o...
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Episode 172
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39:04
Ep.171 Massachusetts’ Haunted Past
In this episode, we delve into two of Massachusetts' most unnerving legends. First, Kenzie sets sail to uncover the mystery of the cursed carving on the ship Maritana. This intricately carved figurehead of a woman is said to have broug...
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Episode 171
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51:08
Ep.170 The Ghosts and Killers of Ohio
Get ready for an episode that blends the supernatural with true crime as we uncover two of Ohio’s most terrifying tales. First, Lauren dives deep into the spooky history of Waynesville, Ohio, a small town with a big reputation for ghostly encou...
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Episode 170
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1:29:52
Ep.169 Colorado’s Haunting Secrets
In this chilling episode, we explore two of Colorado's spookiest tales. First, Kenzie delves into the eerie history of Denver's Cheesman Park, a serene spot that hides a dark past. Once a cemetery, the park is said to be haunted by restless spi...
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Episode 169
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1:15:45
Ep.168 Minnesota’s Gripping Mysteries
In this gripping episode, we delve into two chilling and mysterious cases from Minnesota. First, Lauren explores the terrifying saga of the "Weepy-Voiced Killer," a man who taunted authorities with haunting phone calls after committing brutal m...
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Episode 168
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1:07:23
Ep.167 The Infamous Women of South Carolina
In this episode, we delve into the dark and chilling histories of two of South Carolina's most notorious women: Lavinia Fisher and Kimberly Renee Poole. Kenzie starts us off with the story of Lavinia Fisher, often claimed to be America's first ...
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Episode 167
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1:26:48
Ep.166 The Unexpected and Unsettling in Idaho
This week, we head out west to Idaho! Lauren delves into the bizarre case of the Buffalo Cave John Doe. On August 26, 1979, a torso was discovered in a cave in Dubois, Idaho, and limbs were found on March 26, 1991. It wasn't until 2019 that the...
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Episode 166
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1:46:09
Ep.165 Maryland’s History, Mystery, and Chilling Tales
This week, we're talking about our neighbors to the north, Maryland! Kenzie takes us on an eerie tour of Point Lookout State Park, a site that played an important role in major historical events and is now known for its ghostly apparitions and ...
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Episode 165
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1:28:00
Ep.164 Connecticut's Leathery Legends and Haunted Hospitals
This week, we're in New England, exploring the fascinating state of Connecticut! Lauren delves into the dark history of Fairfield Hills State Hospital, revealing the grim conditions its patients endured. It's no surprise that their spirits are ...
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Episode 164
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1:16:27
Ep.163 A Cave to the Underworld and a Haunted Opera House in Arkansas
This week, we're in Arkansas! First, Kenzie gives us a two-for-one special with a murder and a haunted opera house. The King's Opera House in Van Buren has been a town staple since 1891, not just for artistic performances. The ghost of Charles ...
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Episode 163
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1:11:22
Ep.162 Utah’s Cool Nature and Scary People
This week, we are in Utah and with some very special guests! Kenzie’s mom was in town visiting, and was our honorary live audience while we recorded this episode! Unfortunately, our mics did not pick up what she said, so it might sound like we ...
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Episode 162
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1:03:48
Ep.161 Louisiana’s Spirits That Light Up The Night
This week, we dive into the hot and sticky bayous of Louisiana! First, Kenzie shares the story of the corrupt business dealings of brothers Jean and Pierre Lafitte and the famous building where they are said to have operated. Now called Lafitte...
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Episode 161
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1:16:02
Ep.160 Idiots and Infamous Crimes on the Fourth of July
Happy United States Independence Day to all who celebrate! This week, we have a 4th of July themed episode full of fun facts, historical moments, and true crime. Lauren starts us off with dumb people doing dumb things on July 4th. In true Ameri...
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Episode 160
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54:36
Ep.159 The Unsolved and Unidentified Mysteries of New Hampshire
This week, we’re in New Hampshire recording our last episode before moving to “Studio 2.0”! Kenzie shares the details of the Exeter Incident of 1965, a well-documented UFO sighting involving multiple witnesses, including local police officers w...
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Episode 159
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1:38:12
Ep.158 Highways and Skyways in Florida
This week, we are in hot and sunny Florida! Lauren tells us about Florida's I-4 Dead Zone, a notoriously haunted stretch of highway infamous for its high number of accidents and ghostly sightings. Local legends and eerie events have cemented it...
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Episode 158
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1:25:24
Ep.157 Scary Stories from the Old Montana State Prison
We have a unique episode for Montana this week. Lauren and Kenzie cover two stories that happen to take place in the same location. The Old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, Montana. Kenzie starts us off with a couple of the prison’s most inf...
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Episode 157
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1:26:42
Ep.156 Mysteries in the Mountains of Kentucky
We are in the mountains and foothills of Kentucky this week. Donald Harvey, known as the "Angel of Death" from Kentucky, confessed to causing at least 37 deaths, with some believing there were even more. For 17 years, he worked in hospitals, wh...
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Episode 156
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1:27:31
Ep.155 Alaska’s Wicked Waterways
We are headed to the United States’ largest state by area, Alaska, known as the Last Frontier State. This might go down in history as Kenzie’s favorite episode because she gets to talk about otters the WHOLE time. She shares with us the legend ...
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Episode 155
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1:13:22