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. 3d ago

    Ep.253 Ghost Light & Guilty Secrets in Arkansas

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re heading to Arkansas for two stories that blur the line between true crime and the paranormal. First, Lauren covers the shocking murder of former Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins-Smith, a case filled with betrayal, hidden motives, and an investigation that took a dramatic turn when unexpected evidence exposed the killer. Then, Kenzie ventures down the abandoned railroad tracks outside the small town of Gurdon to explore the mystery of the Gurdon Light. Is the glowing orb the spirit of a murdered railroad worker, or is there a scientific explanation for one of Arkansas’s most famous legends? Join us as we uncover an infamous murder and one of the state's most enduring supernatural 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/1VgqLQokaZhiy7s7tspN6_4aueaVSW-TOsuZYM_iPjd4/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!

  2. Jul 8

    Ep.262 The Haunted Hospitality of Nevada

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re headed to Nevada to explore two of the state's most infamous haunted hotels! First, Kenzie takes us inside the legendary El Cortez Hotel and Casino. Built in 1941, it’s one of Las Vegas’s longest-running casinos, and according to countless guests and employees, one of its most haunted. Then, Lauren checks us into the eerie Clown Motel, where hundreds of clowns line the halls and rooms, creating one of the creepiest overnight stays in America. Join us as we “check-in” to uncover the history, hauntings, and paranormal legends lurking behind these unforgettable Nevada hotels! 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/1VgqLQokaZhiy7s7tspN6_4aueaVSW-TOsuZYM_iPjd4/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!

  3. Jul 1

    Ep. 261 American Traditions & Tragedies

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Happy 250th Birthday America! For this year’s Fourth of July episode we decided to cover stories we felt were inherently American. Lauren kicks things off with the iconic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. She shares the history of the competition, its most famous champions, and the scandals that have surrounded the event over the years.Then, Kenzie takes a much darker turn with a story that has become all too familiar in America: a mass shooting. She explores the case, the investigation, and the lingering theories surrounding this unsolved mystery. Join us as we tap into our patriotism for this Independence Day Spooky Special!  If you have any information you can contact the Las Cruces and Dona Ana County Crime Stoppers  for information that could lead to the identity of the two suspects believed to be behind the shooting. Tips can be shared anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be shared online at NMCrimeStoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers app, “P3 TIPS.” _ 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/1VgqLQokaZhiy7s7tspN6_4aueaVSW-TOsuZYM_iPjd4/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!

  4. Jun 24

    Ep.260 New Mexico’s Confessions and Conspiracies

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we head southwest to New Mexico! First, Kenzie shares the shocking confession of a man who admitted to murders that had remained unsolved for more than 30 years. Then, Lauren dives into the tragic murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft, and the strange conspiracies that surrounded her death. From long-buried secrets to shocking motives, join us as we uncover the darker side of New Mexico. 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!

  5. Jun 17

    Ep.259 Ghosts, Markets, and Irish Spirits in Washington

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the Pacific Northwest for a spooky journey through Washington State! In this episode, both of our stories are connected by one iconic Seattle landmark: Pike Place Market. Lauren explores the history and hauntings of Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, where ghostly patrons and unexplained encounters have become part of the establishment’s legend. Then, Kenzie takes us through the winding corridors of Pike Place Market, uncovering its fascinating past and the spirits said to still linger among the vendors and visitors. Join us as we explore one of Seattle’s most beloved destinations and reveal the eerie secrets hidden within its historic walls. 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!

  6. Jun 10

    Ep.258 Cold Clues & Ghostly Hooves in Maine

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We head to the tippey-top of the U.S. to share stories from Maine! First, Kenzie talks about the story of Darien Richardson who was tragically shot and later died from her injuries. Despite years of investigation and countless leads, her case remains unsolved more than 15 years later. Next, Lauren talks about the ominous Specter Moose. The Specter Moose is a massive ghostly creature said to appear before tragedy strikes or severe weather rolls in. Join us as we explore these spec-tacular Maine mysteries! - If anyone has information that could help solve the case of Darien Richardson, please call Detective Tully (207-874-8550) or Detective Druan (207-874-8592). To provide information anonymously, call 207-874-8584 and leave a message on the department’s crime tip line. You may also text keyword “PPDME” and a message to 847411 (TIP411).  - - 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!

  7. Jun 3

    Spirits Uncorked: Homegrown Horror: The Starkweather Murders

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Pull up a chair, meet our grandma, and listen to our family lore behind the Starkweather murders that horrified our hometown of Lincoln Nebraska in the 1950s. Before the fear spread across Nebraska, before Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate became household names, there was just a quiet city — our city. In this Spirits Uncorked episode, Elizabeth and Erica trace the shocking 1958 murder spree that paralyzed Lincoln and the surrounding plains — a story woven into their own family’s history in ways they never imagined. Join us for our full conversation with our grandmother, Shirley, who lived through those terrifying days and shares her vivid memories of a city gripped by fear.

    Spirits Uncorked: Homegrown Horror: The Starkweather Murders

  8. May 27

    Ep.257 Madness in the Mitten State of Michigan

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re kicking off Round 5 with the Midwest mitten itself, Michigan! Lauren starts us off with the unsolved mystery surrounding the death of a lighthouse keeper. Was it murder, an accident, or something else entirely? With so many unanswered questions, we couldn’t help but come up with a few theories of our own. Then, Kenzie dives into the tragic history and chilling paranormal experiences tied to the infamous Eloise Asylum. Like many psychiatric institutions of its time, Eloise was known for both groundbreaking medical care and horrifying mistreatment — leaving behind an atmosphere of sorrow, dread, and lingering ghost stories within the halls of its last remaining building. Join us as we uncover the dark mysteries hiding within Michigan. - - 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!

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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
    264
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Scary State
  • Show Website
    A Scary State

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