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iScary

Ann Kimbroughwww.iscarystory.com
We dive into the scary side of news!
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Scary Adulting

Sometimes you just don’t know what’s going through people’s minds! In both of these news stories, we see adulting gone wrong. For the first one, an adult takes an innocent, if annoying, childhood game too seriously; and in the second a doctor destroys our trust. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: George Gilbert

Jun 06, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Scary Question: Time Travelers?

Today’s Big Scary Question: Are Time Travelers Amongst Us? And we want you to chime in on this one. Listen the episode and then visit us on TikTok or Instagram and look for the post with a yellow background, an hour glass and a watch. Add your comment and we’ll update this episode with your answers to the Big Scary Question! If you aren’t on social media, just email us at iscarypodcast@protonmail.com.

May 10, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Scary Chills

On today’s agenda: news that gives you chills! The first item is about a Voodoo drug ring and they take creepy to a whole new level. The second news story has no earthly explanation and must come from beyond the grave! Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Apr 25, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Scary Cars

Cars turn into scary locations in our two news stories. In the first one, a driver loses control of his vehicle while getting something to eat; and in the second, a quick getaway in a taxi is derailed by a bloody suitcase. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Mike Pashak

Apr 11, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Scary Question: Death by Taco?

Today’s Big Scary Question: Would You Die for a Taco? And we want you to chime in on this one. Listen to the episode and then visit us on TikTok or Instagram and look for the post with a yellow background -- and a taco. Add your comment and we’ll update this episode with the best answers to the Big Scary Question! If you aren’t on social media, just email us at iscarypodcast@protonmail.com.

Mar 21, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Scary Emo

Out of control emotions can lead to disaster. Proof comes in both of our news stories, where the first one is about Lizzie Borden’s house, and the second is about why you shouldn’t get mad while you’re driving. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Mar 14, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Scary Visitors

When it comes to our homes, we usually get to invite who comes over. However, in both of our new stories, some uninvited visitors scare the residents. In the first news story, a creepy doll is discovered by new homeowners. In the second one, an apartment building becomes invested with maggots due to a deadly reason. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Sydney Story

Mar 07, 202224 min

Scary Water

We have two waterlogged news stories today, but we’ll let you decide which one is scary and which is horrifying. The first takes us to Yellowstone National Park. It proves when tourists go wrong they go really, really wrong. The second news story is about a man eaten by a whale! Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Feb 28, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Haunting Chills

We have an expert in the house today with special guest Ben Axe from the Paranormal Axetivites Podcast! And we’ll tap into his experiences for two spooky news stories. One makes use of unique objects left behind at crime scenes, and the other exposes a man trying to salvage his wedding by killing his mom. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Co-Host: Ben Axe. (Find the Paranormal Axetivities podcast, about what's really happening on the other side, wherever you download music.)

Feb 21, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Scary Love

Love is in the air, but not in a good way! In our Valentine's Day Special, we get into some scary love stories that went so badly they made it into the news. Sit back, munch on your box of chocolates and send out a good thought for those that fall in love with the wrong people. Host: Ann Kimbrough

Feb 14, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Happy Places Gone Wrong

Time to scratch your head over these two scary stories! In the first, the Happiest Place on Earth turns into the creepiest, and in the second experienced hikers meet a deadly fate! Sometimes trying to have fun turns weird and deadly. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Mike Pashak

Feb 07, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Scary Food

From Cannibals to fried food, this episode dives into the wrong things to eat! In our first news story, human flesh is served up; and in the second, something that should never be deep fried. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Jan 31, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Bad Actors

People are so crazy and both of today’s news stories prove it. In the first one, an Ambulance Driver handles stress the wrong way; and in the second story, a woman’s need to pray turns out to be anything but religious. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Kyndra Crump.

Jan 24, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Scary Places

Today we dig into scary news that focuses on specific locations, but in very different ways. The first is in a haunted house and the second is about what one special place draws to its doors. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Jan 17, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Scary Surprises

When something bad happens and there is no one to blame, that can be the most scary thing of all. In today’s new stories, we revisit a tragic death with an equally chilling update, and in our second news item we learn why it’s not smart to go walking at night. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Jan 10, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Bad New Years Resolutions

In our New Years Special, we share 5 New Years Resolutions that you should NOT do! They can turn out scary! Host: Ann Kimbrough

Jan 03, 20229 min

Scary Dangers

A couple of dangers have our full attention! From a nuclear disaster to road rage, we cover how you might not see these dangers coming, as we rip two strange news stories from current headlines. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Mike Pashak

Dec 27, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Scary Xmas

The iScary Christmas Special delivers 3 holiday-inspired news stories to break up all that goodwill and holiday cheer. Host: Ann Kimbrough

Dec 21, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Freaky Friends

It’s the people we meet that shape our lives—or freak us out! In the first news item, we look at how to connect with our loved ones after they die. In the second, an old boyfriend gets a little too friendly. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Dec 13, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ghosts & Green Men

Things go bump in the night! In the first news story, we check-in on the scariest house in the world. In the second, little green men get into politics. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Dec 06, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Scary Hookups

Long distance love backfires in our first scary news story when two hotties with everything to live for make a deadly decision. Then it’s another scary story about getting into a stranger’s car, even when it’s an Uber. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Mike Pashak.

Nov 29, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Surprise Attack

Nothing scares us more than things that attack, especially when we think we’re safe. At least, we should be able to feel safe on a bus or drinking tap water. In our first story, things get bloody on a bus ride. In the second one, a hacker threatens a city. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Nov 22, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ghost Stories

Ghosts could be at work in these two news stories. In the first one, something strange affects pets near a bridge. In the second one, justice is finally served and it’s hard not to think a ghost had a hand in the outcome. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Grinnell Morris.

Nov 15, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Smiling Danger

Something disturbing drives these two news stories! In the first one, a man released from prison too early acts out. In the second, cutting down an alley freaks out a man heading home after a long night of partying. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak.

Nov 08, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Spooky Scares

Messing with children is the lowest, and both our news stories today tap into that kind of scary. In the first story, someone’s watching in places that should be safe. In the second, a doll scares everyone. Host: Ann Kimbrough, Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak

Nov 03, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Strange Things

Strange things—and help—come in many packages. In our first news story, a gamer saves the day. In the second, it’s a mystery who’s leaving presents in a suburban neighborhood.

Nov 03, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Scary Creepers

Scary can sure creep up on you and today’s episode proves it! From roommates that party with a corpse in the back room to a growing Big Foot problem, according to some people, in National Forrests. News story #1: Dead Party On News story #2: Big Foot Did It Host: Ann Kimbrough Guest Co-Host: Mike Pashak Announcer: Zach Mercer Newscaster: Sydney Story Go Into the Story Players: Grinnell Morris, Sydney Story, Zach Mercer, and AI programs: Synthesis and Blaster Online. Music & SFX: ZapSplat Cre...

Oct 27, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Kid Trouble

Kids, kids… the trouble that finds them can be scary! Take our first story about teenagers at a theme park. It gets bloody! And in our second story, Uber-bright college students pull a prank that shows how easy it is to turn all our electronics against us. News story #1: Theme Park Horror Story News story #2: $80M Hijack Host: Ann Kimbrough Guest Co-Host: Zach Mercer Announcer: Zach Mercer Newscaster: Sydney Story Go Into the Story Players: Grinnell Morris, Sydney Story, Zach Mercer, and AI prog...

Oct 27, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Bad Neighbors

Scary can live in the nicest of neighborhoods and both of our news story attest to something evil at work in suburbia. In our first weird news story, mysterious death threats are at work; and in the second, it’s just not safe to sit out on your driveway to enjoy the sunset. News story #1: Nasty Neighbors News story #2: Zombie Attack Host: Ann Kimbrough Guest Co-Host: Darcy Pashak Announcer: Zach Mercer Newscaster: Sydney Story Go Into the Story Players: Grinnell Morris, Sydney Story, Zach Mercer...

Oct 24, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Not Safe

Something is not right in the news, at least not for a couple of towns. In our first story, the local hospital has an interesting way to make extra money, and in the second it’s not safe to use the elevator. News story #1: Hospital Side Hustle News story #2: Elevator Endgame Host: Ann Kimbrough Guest Co-Host: Grinnell Morris Announcer: Zach Mercer Newscaster: Sydney Story Go Into the Story Players: Grinnell Morris, Sydney Story, Zach Mercer, AI programs: Synthesis and Blaster Online. Music &...

Oct 24, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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