A Scary State

Lauren (last name not provided), Kenzie (last name not provided)

ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A Scary State explores the darker side of every state—cryptids, ghosts, haunted places, urban legends, and notorious crimes—through a fun, true-crime/folklore lens. It’s a strong fit for public-facing experts who can translate local history or cultural myths into compelling, responsible narratives.

Metrics

Episodes: 260

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 508 followers

Contact Information

ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Lauren (last name not provided) - Co-host of A Scary State, focused on researching and presenting spooky state-by-state origin stories, haunted locations, and historical criminal cases in an entertaining, listener-friendly way. Oft...

Kenzie (last name not provided) - Co-host of A Scary State, driving episode themes around regional folklore and macabre history—cryptids, ghosts, urban legends, and serious historical mysteries. Brings conversational narration and ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Local or subject-matter expertise in criminology/forensics, true-crime research, historians of regional culture, authors of folklore/hauntings, museum/archives professionals, or investigators/educators who can discuss historical cases responsibly. Guests may also include semi-local community insiders (e.g., coworkers) depending on the episode.
Required Achievements:  
Published work on regional history/folklore or true-crime, Experience interpreting historical records (archives, museums, libraries), Media appearances or public talks on specific cases/legends, Professional background in investigation, forensics, or criminology (where applicable)

Recent Guest Discussions

Amelia (last name not provided) - Lasalle Street Murders (1971) In Indianapolis; Decades Of Unanswered Questions, Shifting Suspects, And Theories

Recent Topics

Folklore, True Crime, History, Urban Legend, Ghosts

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
A Scary State
:

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

June 17, 2026

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, unco...

Ep.258 Cold Clues & Ghostly Hooves in Maine

June 10, 2026

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 wea...

Spirits Uncorked: Homegrown Horror: The Starkweather Murders

June 03, 2026

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 surroundi...

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