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
235 episodes
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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Episode 225
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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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Episode 224
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Ep.223 Aliens and Assassinations in Wisconsin
This week, we’re heading to Wisconsin, where history and the bizarre collide! Lauren kicks things off with the story of John Schrank, the man who tried to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt during a campaign stop in Milwaukee. Schrank’s t...
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Episode 223
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Ep.222 Rhode Island’s Wealth and Wreckage
This week, we’re diving into two stories of wealth, mystery, and maritime hauntings! First, Kenzie takes us into the scandalous life of Doris Duke, once called “the richest girl in the world.” From her turbulent personal relationships to the my...
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Episode 222
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Ep.221 Idaho: Wild in the Wild
This week, we’re venturing deep into the wild wilderness of the Gem State—Idaho! Lauren kicks things off with a chilling mix of eerie tales, beginning with the mysterious “Zone of Death” in Yellowstone, where unusual laws spark unsettling possi...
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Episode 221
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Ep.220 Michigan’s Ghosts, Lies, and Hidden Truths
Things aren’t always what they seem in the Great Lakes State—Michigan! First, Kenzie takes us to the idyllic Mackinac Island, a vacation hotspot known for its charm and beauty. But beneath the picturesque exterior lies a chilling truth: the isl...
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Episode 220
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Ep.219 Georgia’s Curses and Convictions
This week, we’re heading down to the Peach State—Georgia! Lauren kicks things off with the mysterious story of a Pillar in Augusta, Georgia, a structure shrouded in legend and said to carry a deadly curse that lingers to this day. Then, Kenzie ...
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Episode 219
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Ep.218 North Carolina’s Haunted and Homicidal History
This week, we’re heading to our close neighbor, the Tar Heel State! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of Barbara and Russ Stager. On the surface, they seemed like the picture-perfect couple, but when one of them ends up shot in the back of t...
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Episode 218
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Ep.217 Deadly Love and Haunted Nights in Delaware
This week, we’re heading to the First State—Delaware! Lauren begins with the tragic tale of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and her husband, John Preston Dunning, a story that proves some choices come with devastating consequences. Then, Kenzie takes us...
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Episode 217
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Ep.216 Kansas’s Cold Cases & Creepy Faces
This week, we’re heading out west to the Sunflower State—Kansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the state’s oldest cold case: the murder of Mary Robin Walter. For 44 years, this case remained unsolved—until advances in technology and modern inves...
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Episode 216
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Ep.215 From Cryptids to Catastrophes: Connecticut's Creepy Past
This week, we’re heading up north to the Constitution State—Connecticut! Lauren kicks things off with a look at two of the state’s eeriest cryptids: the mysterious Faceless People and the elusive Melonheads. The Faceless People are exactly what...
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Episode 215
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Ep.214 Phantoms of the Plantation and the Haunted Hall of Justice in Louisiana
This week, we're heading deep into the heart of the Bayou State—Louisiana! Kenzie starts us off with the chilling legend of the Myrtles Plantation, often hailed as one of the most haunted houses in America. From phantom footsteps and mysterious...
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Episode 214
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Ep.213 Murder, Mystery, and the Minnesota Spirits
This week, we’re heading to the Land of 10,000 Lakes—Minnesota! Lauren kicks things off with the haunting history of the Palmer House Hotel. Built on the site of a former hotel that burned to the ground, the Palmer House has become a hotspot fo...
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Episode 213
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Ep.212 Boggy Creek and Bloodshed: Arkansas’s Darkest Secrets
This week, we’re heading into the mysterious woods of Arkansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the legendary Fouke Monster—an elusive creature said to roam the swamps and forests near the town of Fouke. Then, Lauren dives into the unsettling true...
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Episode 212
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Ep.211 Fireworks, Felonies, and Fatal Lies on the Fourth of July
Happy Independence Day, USA! This week, we dive into the chaos and crime that often unfold during July 4th festivities. We kick things off with some of the ridiculous (and illegal) predicaments people tend to find themselves in while celebratin...
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Episode 211
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