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. 4D AGO

    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

  2. 12/24/2025

    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

  3. 12/17/2025

    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

  4. 12/10/2025

    Ep.234 Phantoms and The Phantom in Texas

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 Texarkana Moonlight Murders committed by whom the media dubbed “The Phantom.” Join us as we uncover hauntings, mysteries, and the dark side of Texas history! - - 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

  5. 12/03/2025

    Ep.233 Death Roads & Unsolved Sorrows in New Jersey

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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, and unexplained phenomena. It’s definitely a “road less traveled” for a reason. Then, Lauren shares the heartbreaking story of Gary Grant Jr., a young boy who vanished after being seen with a friend and was later found not far from home. Despite multiple suspects and years of investigation, his case remains unsolved and deeply haunting. Join us as we journey through New Jersey’s chilling mysteries! - As the case is still unsolved, anyone with information on the case is urged to call detectives at 609-909-7666 or call 609-909-7800 or visit the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office website - - 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 9m

  6. 11/26/2025

    Ep.232 Murder and Mishaps on Kenzie’s Birthday

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 November 24th. Then Kenzie shares the mysterious story of the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Killer. A series of unsolved cases that all take place in or near the Santa Rosa, California area. You’ll have to listen to see how that story fits into the theme of this episode! Happy Birthday Kenzie! - - 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 37m

  7. 11/19/2025

    Ep.231 Turkey, Terror, and Twisted Tales

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 left one woman in a month-long coma. Then, Lauren brings the heat with the chilling case of Gilberto Valle and his disturbing culinary fantasies. Let’s just say… not all the “meat” on the menu came from animals. Join us as we carve into these eerie Thanksgiving stories! And Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! - - 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 27m

  8. 11/12/2025

    Ep.230 Pennsylvania: Where Legends Weep and Killers Lie

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! 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 confession blurs the line between truth and tall tale. Then, Kenzie unravels the legend of the Squonk, a pitiful creature said to wander Pennsylvania’s hemlock forests, weeping over its own less-than-desirable appearance. But when cornered, the Squonk’s sorrow takes an even stranger turn—and you’ll have to listen to find out what happens next. Join us as we investigate whether there’s any truth behind these heartbreaking stories. - - 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 12m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    237
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 A Scary State
  • Show Website
    A Scary State

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