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. 5d ago

    Ep.272 The Unsolved & Unsettled in Indiana

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Indiana for two stories that prove some mysteries never really go away. First, Lauren dives into the infamous Burger Chef murders, where four young employees disappeared from an Indianapolis restaurant during a late-night shift and were later found murdered.. Then, Kenzie returns to Fox Hollow Farm, the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister. But this time, we’re focusing on what allegedly happened after a new family moved onto the property. Join us as we explore two of Indiana’s darkest stories, where mysterious murders and restless spirits leave plenty of questions behind. 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. Sep 9

    Ep.271 Haunted Halls & Holy Delusions in Colorado

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Colorado for two stories filled with murder, mystery, and some seriously unsettling history. First, Kenzie takes us inside Denver’s historic Lumber Baron Inn, where the beautiful Victorian mansion hides a much darker past. In 1970, when the building had been divided into apartments, Cara Lee Knoche and best friend Marianne Weaver were brutally murdered inside, and more than 50 years later, their killings remain unsolved. Today, the restored mansion is said to be haunted, with some believing Cara and Marianne may still linger in the place where their lives were tragically cut short. Then, Lauren dives into the bizarre and disturbing history of the Mother of God cult, a Colorado-based spiritual group whose leader claimed to be a divine being. Join us as we explore an unsolved double murder, a haunted mansion, and a cult story that only gets stranger the deeper you go. 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. Sep 2

    Ep.270 Connecticut’s Pharmaceuticals & Phantoms

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Northeast for some strange and spooky stories from Connecticut! First, Lauren shares an unusual true crime story involving the largest pharmaceutical heist in U.S. history. A multimillion-dollar theft that sounds more like the plot of a Hollywood movie than a real crime. Then, Kenzie takes us out onto the waters of the Long Island Sound to explore the history and paranormal legends surrounding two of Connecticut’s haunted lighthouses: Penfield Reef and Sheffield Island. From millions of dollars in stolen drugs to lighthouse keepers who may have never truly left their posts, join us as we explore the criminal and supernatural side of the Constitution State! - - 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. Aug 26

    Ep.269 Your Scary State (Listener's Episode) #2

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Welcome back for our second volume of Listener's stories, where you tell us what is scary in your state! In this episode we have it all! Ghosts, cryptids, murders and so much more! Join us this week as we read what is scary in your state! - - 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!

  5. Aug 19

    Ep.268 Oh Canada…That’s Scary

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We have a special episode for you this week in honor of our trip to Montreal! Instead of covering stories from the United States, we’re traveling up north to our neighbors in Canada to explore some of the country’s dark history and chilling mysteries. First, Kenzie takes us to Quebec for the murder of 19-year-old Guylaine Potvin in April 2000. A case that would remain unsolved for more than two decades before investigators finally identified her killer. Then, Lauren ventures into the remote wilderness of Nahanni National Park Reserve to uncover the eerie legends of the infamous Headless Valley, a region known for its unforgiving terrain, mysterious deaths, and unsettling stories that have endured for generations. Join us as we cross the border and explore the darker side of Canada! 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!

  6. Aug 12

    Ep.267 Mayhem and Murder in Florida

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Sunshine State! Lauren starts us off with the murder of Jerry Michael Williams and the killer who managed to hide in plain sight for years. Then, Kenzie lightens things up with a much-needed palate cleanser featuring some classic Florida Man stories and all the bizarre chaos that surrounds them. Join us as we explore the murderous, mysterious, and downright ridiculous side of Florida! 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!

  7. Aug 5

    Ep.266 Castles, Creatures and Cold Cases in South Dakota

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week we're heading to South Dakota for an episode filled with murder, mystery, and local legend. First, Kenzie tells the heartbreaking story of Vicki Eagleman, a young woman whose murder shocked her community and left investigators searching for answers. Then, Lauren explores the eerie history of Easton Castle, a mansion surrounded by ghostly tales, before diving into one of South Dakota's most enduring legends—the mysterious creature said to lurk beneath the waters of Lake Kampeska. Join us as we uncover the true crime, haunted history, and folklore that make South Dakota a state full of chilling stories! - If you have any information regarding Vicki’s case, please contact the FBI Pierre Office at (605)224-1331. - - 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!

  8. Jul 29

    Ep.265 Minnesota’s Ghost Ships & Greatest Hits

    Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we are headed to Minnesota for two eerie ghost stories. First Lauren shares about the William A. Irving, a cargo ship that became a vessel of ghostly spirits lurking in the corridors. The William A. Irving, a cargo ship that became a vessel for ghostly spirits said to lurk throughout its corridors. Next, Kenzie shares the fascinating history of Minneapolis's iconic First Avenue music venue. First Avenue has shaped the city's music scene for decades and, according to many, picked up a few lingering spirits along the way. Join us as we explore the history, hauntings, and hidden stories behind two of Minnesota's most unforgettable landmarks! 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!

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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
    273
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Scary State
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    A Scary State

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