
Ep.235 Colorado’s Strange Skies & Shadowed Pines
17/12/2025 | 1h 13 mins.
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 [email protected]! 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!

Ep.234 Phantoms and The Phantom in Texas
10/12/2025 | 1h 22 mins.
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 [email protected]! 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!

Ep.233 Death Roads & Unsolved Sorrows in New Jersey
03/12/2025 | 1h 9 mins.
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 [email protected]! 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!

Ep.232 Murder and Mishaps on Kenzie’s Birthday
26/11/2025 | 1h 36 mins.
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 [email protected]! 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!

Ep.231 Turkey, Terror, and Twisted Tales
19/11/2025 | 1h 26 mins.
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 [email protected]! 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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