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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 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 fi...
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 ...
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 hav...
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 men...
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...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we’re heading to the Green Mountain State — Vermont! First, Kenzie dives into the eerie legend of Slipperyskin, a mysterious creature that’s tormented hunters and terrified locals for generations. Is it a man? A beast? Or something even stranger lurking in the woods? Then, Lauren unearths the chilling story of the Woodstock Vampires — a haunting glimpse into Vermont’s dark past filled with fear, superstition, and the figh...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! We’re wrapping up our last Spooky Special of the year—and this one’s all about castles! First, Lauren takes us to the Czech Republic to explore the eerie Houska Castle. Beyond the spirits said to haunt its ancient halls, legend has it that hidden deep beneath the chapel lies a gateway to hell itself. Then, Kenzie heads to Ireland to uncover the chilling secrets of Leap Castle. With centuries of bloodshed and betrayal, it’s no wonder...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week’s October Spooky Special is extra special — we’re sharing cases that were brought to us directly by the victims’ families. First, Kenzie tells the story of Janice Lillie, a loving mother and pillar of her community whose life was tragically cut short in November 1991. Though there was a conviction, some pieces still don’t quite fit. Is this case truly solved, or is there more beneath the surface? Then, Lauren shares the st...
Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know! This week, we dive into one of Japan’s most chilling and disturbing cases. Lauren takes us into the twisted world of Futoshi Matsunaga, a man who manipulated, tortured, and terrorized those around him with frightening control. Known for his charisma that masked pure evil, Matsunaga’s crimes left Japan reeling and earned him the title of one of the country’s most notorious killers. From psychological manipulation to financial exploit...
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