A Scary State

A Scary State
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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. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep.254 Toilet Time in Tennessee

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Welcome back to the show, Kenzie’s fellow educator, Amelia! This week, we are in the Volunteer State, Tennessee! Kenzie gets creative and comes up with her own legend about the old, abandoned Pine Haven School. The legend says that a young boy was killed in the school by his bully, and continues to haunt the building to this day. But what really happened in that school all those years ago? We may never know. Join us as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with two fantastic teachers!  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. APR 29

    Ep.253 Justice for Ghosts in West Virginia

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in the Mountain State and our close neighbor, West Virginia! This week, Kenzie’s long time friend Amanda joins the podcast to hear about the Greenbriar Ghost. Was it a mother’s intuition, or an apparition who could not rest until justice was served? This is the only murder trial in American history that a ghost's testimony was allowed in court. Join us as we dive into ghostly murder mysteries from West Virginia! 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!

    20 min

  3. APR 22

    Ep.252 New Technology for Nebraska’s Cold Cases

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are in the land of corn in the Cornhusker State, Nebraska! Our special guest this week is another one of Kenzie’s fabulous coworkers, Nicole! In this episode, Kenzie shares the details of a cold case that was solved through advances in technology. Investigators thought they would never catch 61 year old Carroll Bonnet’s murderer until a hit in IAFIS 30 years later broke the case wide open. Join us as we explore how technology can help bring justice to cases once thought of as impossible to solve.  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!

    38 min

  4. APR 21

    Ep.251 Opening South Carolina’s Third Eye

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are headed down south to the Palmetto State, South Carolina! Our lovely Lauren joins us today along with a *little* special guest! This week, Kenzie shares the haunted stories of The Third-Eye Man who lurks in the tunnels under the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Only a few have seen him, and the university sealed up many of the tunnels, but the legend of The Third-Eye Man lives on through each graduating class. Join us as we take a *look* at the stories that surround this grotesque creature!  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!

    36 min

  5. APR 8

    Ep.250 Secrets on LaSalle Street in Indiana

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head to the Hoosier State, Indiana, with one of Kenzie’s coworkers, Amelia! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of the LaSalle Street Murders, a case that took place in 1971 and where three young men were found brutally killed inside a home in Indianapolis. The crime quickly spiraled into decades of unanswered questions, shifting suspects, and unsettling theories. Despite renewed attention and modern attempts to solve it, the truth behind what happened on LaSalle Street remains just out of reach. Join us as we unravel the layers of this decades-old mystery and explore a case that continues to haunt Indianapolis to this day! 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!

    39 min

  6. APR 1

    Ep.249 Anniversaries Both Good and Bad

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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, which is one of America’s deadliest domestic terrorist attacks. Listen to find out why the bomber chose that specific day to wreak havoc in Oklahoma City. Thank you for all the support you have given the show over the last 5 years! We couldn’t do this without ya! 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!

    51 min

  7. MAR 25

    Ep.248 Helltown Hauntings: Secrets of Ohio’s Only National Park

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 discusses the strange paranormal activity that lingered in an abandoned town that is now a part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There are many theories and rumors about the potential incident that caused the people of Helltown (Boston Township), Ohio to abruptly leave everything behind. Join us as we explore the bizarre stories associated with Ohio’s only national park! 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!

    43 min

  8. MAR 18

    Ep.247 The Mafia in Mississippi

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 lack the organizational skills. Their “every man for themselves” attitude is what inevitably leads to their downfall. Join us as we uncover the shady business and corrupt authorities in Mississippi! 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!

    36 min
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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
    254
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Scary State
  • Show Website
    A Scary State

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