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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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Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, Lauren’s mom Donna joins in to tell about some scary and dark things in North Carolina. First, Donna covers the Stonewall Jackson Training School and its horribly dark and twisted history. Then, Lauren covers the sad and suspicious disappearance of Jamie Fraley. So get ready, this is a sad one. But Lauren’s grandma brings some happiness with her advice when it comes to eating cake! - If you have any information about Jami...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Today Joe joins Lauren to talk about the scary things that reside in Montana. First Joe tells us about the Missoula Mauler, from a city that does exist. Then Lauren takes us through the events and mysteries that surround the Mariana and Wartena Encounters. Then Joe tells us about a lake monster who could still be swimming around today. Montana, you have it all! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for ...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week is a little different. We start off on a somber note about Nora departing the podcast. We are really sad to see her go and will really miss her but support her all the same. Then Lauren has a guest on the show, her husband Joe! Lauren tells Joe all about the strange phenomena that are Doppelgangers! So close your eyes, don’t look too hard at the faces around you and hold on tight for this freaky episode. - - Thinking of st...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In one of our longest and maybe wildest episodes yet, we've got two connected stories for you this week. First, Lauren takes us through the haunting history, cryptids, and true crime that plagues the Freetown Fall River State Park. Then, Nora dives deep into one of the park’s terrifying stories! Hope you’re ready to learn about a Satanic Cult and the Freetown Cult Murders. - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buz...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Do we have any “Murrrlyn” fans in the house tonight? Because wow do we have some stories for you! First, we take a wild ride through the Jericho Bridge and the scary happenings there. Some of which have even been caught on camera. Then, Lauren tells us about Maryland’s very own cryptid, the Wolf Man of Maryland, also known as the Dwayyo. These stories are a little too close to home for comfort, so brace yourselves! - - Thinking of s...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Tonight, Lauren talks about two creepy and clearly haunted penitentiaries: The Tennessee State Prison and The Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Then Nora takes us to Memphis, Tennessee and dabbles into the Mississippi border a few miles away for the story of a week long car jacking and chaos spree! We have two very different stories today but regardless, Tennessee is wild! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using B...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We are back together and better than ever, Covid free and living our best lives! In the beginning of our episode we finally are able to catch up on so much! You’ll have to listen! We have two totally separate disappearances for you that strangely occurred during the same time frame! While Lauren’s case was never solved, thankfully Nora’s case had closure! - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? ...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Lauren is all alone this week, until she and Nora can record together again, so we have a different kind of episode for ya! This week, Lauren talks about the legend of the Wendigo and the scary lore that surrounds it! So sit back, don’t think too much about the name, and enjoy the episode! - - 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 ...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Christmas time is here! As well as all of the other holidays that are celebrated around this time! Join us tonight for some Santa filled stories, all of whom made the naughty list. But don’t worry, the real Santa is safe up in the North Pole! - - 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!...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Tonight, Lauren and Nora take a moment to thank all of the new (and returning) listeners. We couldn’t do this show without y’all! Nora starts off by telling us about another eerily familiar case. The case of Skylar Neese. Then Lauren tells us about the case of the mysterious Sodder Children disappearance. Wild West Virginia, you certainly earned your nickname. - - Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for t...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! In this episode, Lauren covers the mysterious and strange Bennington Triangle including disappearances, a monster and other weird occurrences. Then Nora covers the recent and eerily familiar case of Emily Ferlazzo. We have a long one for you this week and we hope you enjoy! - - 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...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to Wisconsin, where history and the bizarre collide! Lauren kicks things off with the story of John Schrank, the man who tried to assassinate President Theodore Roosevelt during a campaign stop in Milwaukee. Schrank’s troubled past, strange visions, and shocking actions make this a story that is as unsettling as it is unforgettable. Then, Kenzie dives into one of Wisconsin’s strangest UFO encounters—the biza...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re diving into two stories of wealth, mystery, and maritime hauntings! First, Kenzie takes us into the scandalous life of Doris Duke, once called “the richest girl in the world.” From her turbulent personal relationships to the mysterious death of her companion, Doris’s story is a mix of glamour, power, and controversy that still fascinates true-crime and history buffs alike. Then, Lauren sets sail with the tale of the...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re venturing deep into the wild wilderness of the Gem State—Idaho! Lauren kicks things off with a chilling mix of eerie tales, beginning with the mysterious “Zone of Death” in Yellowstone, where unusual laws spark unsettling possibilities. She also dives into strange disappearances in Idaho’s rugged mountains, stories that leave behind more questions than answers. Then, Kenzie shares the bizarre legend of the Moss Man—...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! Things aren’t always what they seem in the Great Lakes State—Michigan! First, Kenzie takes us to the idyllic Mackinac Island, a vacation hotspot known for its charm and beauty. But beneath the picturesque exterior lies a chilling truth: the island is rumored to have over 3,000 haunted locations. Then, Lauren dives into the story of Robert and Jane Bashara, a couple who appeared to be perfect in the eyes of friends and neighbors. Beh...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading down to the Peach State—Georgia! Lauren kicks things off with the mysterious story of a Pillar in Augusta, Georgia, a structure shrouded in legend and said to carry a deadly curse that lingers to this day. Then, Kenzie dives into the heartbreaking case of Devonia Inman, a man who spent over 20 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit. His fight for justice reveals troubling truths about the flaws in ou...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to our close neighbor, the Tar Heel State! Kenzie dives into the chilling story of Barbara and Russ Stager. On the surface, they seemed like the picture-perfect couple, but when one of them ends up shot in the back of the head, their carefully crafted image shatters. The case may appear straightforward, but the truth is far more twisted than it first seems. Then, Lauren takes us through the haunted halls of ...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the First State—Delaware! Lauren begins with the tragic tale of Mary Elizabeth Dunning and her husband, John Preston Dunning, a story that proves some choices come with devastating consequences. Then, Kenzie takes us to the charming yet eerie Addy Sea Inn in Bethany Beach. This historic bed-and-breakfast is home to the usual creaks and ghostly whispers—but what truly sets it apart is a chilling TripAdviso...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading out west to the Sunflower State—Kansas! Kenzie kicks things off with the state’s oldest cold case: the murder of Mary Robin Walter. For 44 years, this case remained unsolved—until advances in technology and modern investigative techniques finally brought the truth to light. Then, Lauren takes us deep into two of Kansas’s creepiest urban legends. First up is the Hamburger Man (and no, we don’t mean the Hambur...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading up north to the Constitution State—Connecticut! Lauren kicks things off with a look at two of the state’s eeriest cryptids: the mysterious Faceless People and the elusive Melonheads. The Faceless People are exactly what they sound like—strange figures with smooth, featureless faces and small holes for ears, who prefer to remain in the shadows. The Melonheads, with their oversized heads and unsettling presenc...
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