A Scary State

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. 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep.242 Massachusetts Scholarly Spirits

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 halls and many unexplained paranormal happenings. One building's infamy comes from it being the home to a victim of a notorious Boston criminal. Many say the place oozes spookiness so much so that people outside the building feel a sense of unease as they walk past. Join us as we investigate the unexplained paranormal activities at Boston University! - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    30 min

  2. 28 JAN

    Ep.241 An Alaskan Nightmare

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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. Police believe they have all the evidence and answers they need, but little did they know that Mr. Smith had more to share. If it wasn’t for the bravery of two women in the Anchorage community, this murderer would have never been brought to justice. Join us as we chisel away at this violent, Alaskan horror story. - Resources to help: Support Alaska Native Peoplehttps://www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/alaska-native-tribal-rights-protection-plan?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1442219742&gbraid=0AAAAAD9zhqxMW2hHhcu2dRxsYl-OAAHtS&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1czLBhDhARIsAIEc7uiIhM2d0A90I9Q-W8Qut9wdrTNSauqMcUo8jjpsQGf5NzUkMoueqfIaAsEHEALw_wcB https://alaskatribes.org/additional-resources/ Domestic Violence - https://www.thehotline.org/ Call - 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text - START to 88788Suicide Prevention - https://sprc.org/ Call or Text: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline- - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    28 min

  3. 21 JAN

    Ep.240 Murder and Misery in Maryland

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 Almshouse that was used to house societies “undesirables.” The Almshouse has a sordid history and phantom spirits to prove it. Join us as we uncover these Maryland mysteries! Also, wishing Lauren HUGE good luck and best wishes as she takes a break from the podcast to focus on being a new mom! Don’t worry, she will DEFINITELY be back! - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    1h 16m

  4. 14 JAN

    Ep.239 Mysteries Across Arizona

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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, Lauren shared the disappearance of Klaus Martens and June Marajune Walker. The couple went on a routine flight and seemingly dropped off the face of the Earth. Was it foul play? An alien abduction? Maybe a covert government operation! Join us as we unravel these Arizona mysteries. - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    1h 16m

  5. 7 JAN

    Ep.238 Oregon’s Bandages and Stagecoaches

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 bandages. Next, Kenzie shares the eerie stories that come from the Wolf Creek Inn and Tavern in southern Oregon. After more than 140 years in operation, it’s safe to say this historic stop has no shortage of ghosts and ghouls. Join us as we unpack the bone-chilling legends of Oregon! - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    59 min

  6. 31/12/2025

    Ep.237 Crimes on Crimes on New Year’s!

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 things up (slightly) by sharing some of the wild, reckless, and downright stupid crimes people have gotten themselves into on New Year’s Eve. Join us for our final spooky special of 2025! *Towards the beginning of Kenzie’s story, she discusses what life was like in Germany at the time with the Berlin Wall splitting it into West and East Berlin. In the episode, it was said that the Allies had East Berlin and the Soviet Union had West Berlin. That is incorrect and it was the other way around.* - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    1h 23m

  7. 24/12/2025

    Ep.236 Christmas Creeps and “Sleigh”ing Santas

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 Michael Hickmott in the late 80s/early 90s. Then, Kenzie shares the horrendous crimes of Bruce McArthur, also known as the Santa Claus Killer, who scenelessly murdered eight men from the Church-Wellesley area of Toronto, Canada. Join us as we delve into these spooky holiday mysteries!  - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    1h 30m

  8. 17/12/2025

    Ep.235 Colorado’s Strange Skies & Shadowed Pines

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 unease, being watched, and possible extraterrestrial encounters. Next, Lauren takes us through the hauntings in the ominously named, Black Forest. A small town hidden among dark trees where more than just humans reside. Join us as we venture into a state where UFOs lurk above and spirits roam below. - - Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl - - Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can’t wait to read it! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892 - - Works cited! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing  - - Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

    1h 14m
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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. 

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  • Creator
    A Scary State
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    242
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 A Scary State
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