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State of Fear Podcast

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Every Friday, State of Fear goes from state to state to uncover unusual or horrifying stories that tend to fly under the radar of other podcasts. Everything from cryptids to ghosts to demons to serial killers, if it's underreported we cover it.

Is your morbid curiosity piqued? Follow us anywhere you get your podcasts to hear all the lesser-known, but just as frightening, tales of murderers, demonic possessions, and silver-suited chicken eaters you never knew existed.

State of Fear Podcast, where terror is homegrown

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Episodes

Episode 32 - New Mexico: Alamogordo Abductions

Welcome to episode 32 - New Mexico First up in Weird News, James brings us a heartwarming story of cursing parrots.(12:05s) Then in this week's main topic, we start with the story of Daniel Fry's abduction before moving on to abductee Ted Davenport and his claims of an implant before finishing out with Sgt Charles L. Moody and his tale of albino aliens. (16:15s) This week's Indie Band is Simple City from Houston, TX plaything their song "Arrival". https://www.facebook.com/SimpleCityTX https://op...

Oct 09, 202042 min

Rest Stop Special - The Mandela Effect

Join James and I as we discuss the Mandela Effect in this special free Rest Stop episode. Then go watch the movie with us by clicking this link https://vimeo.com/591087387 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/state-of-fear-podcast4647/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 07, 202015 min

Special Episode: State of Fear Crossover with Emily from Drink Drunk Dead Part 2

Chris is joined by Emily from Drink Drunk Dead in part 2 to discuss some of the best true crime segments of the original Unsolved Mysteries Show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/state-of-fear-podcast4647/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 27, 202051 min

Special Episode: State of Fear Crossover with Emily from Drink Drunk Dead Part 1

James is away on a well-deserved vacation enjoying the wonderful state of Colorado. So, Chris is joined by Emily from Drink Drunk Dead in part 1 of a 2 parter discussing some of the best segments of the original Unsolved Mysteries Show. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/state-of-fear-podcast4647/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 18, 20201 hr 21 min

Episode 31 - New Jersey: The Greatest Mass UFO Sighting Never Told

Welcome to episode 31 - New Jersey First up in Weird News, we discuss whether UFOs are a threat to national security. Then in this week's main topic, we discuss a not-so-well-known mass UFO sighting in 1966 New Jersey. For 2 hours on January 11, no less than 50 people in the town of Wanaque watched as a strange craft invaded their skies. This object would be seen by many credible witnesses including: Mayor Harry T. Wolfe and his son Billy Councilmen Warren Hagstrom, Arthur Barton, and John Shutt...

Sep 11, 20201 hr

Episode 30 - New Hampshire: Devil Monkey Sightings

Welcome to episode 30 - New Hampshire First up in Weird News, James discusses Pee Pots in Amsterdam that help with a serious problem of public urination! Then in this week's main topic, in this week's episode, we discuss the Devil Monkey Sightings in Danville, New Hampshire in 2001. In a very short time frame, more than 10 people witnessed a strange out-of-place monkey in this small town in New Hampshire and it was never caught! Our X-Files postcard giveaway is still going on, give us a review, ...

Sep 04, 202038 min

Episode 29 - Nevada: Yellow Jacket Silver Mine Fire and Hauntings

Welcome to episode 29 - Nevada First up in Weird News, James discusses a new traveling attraction out of Japan that scares the hell out of its customers! Then in this week's main topic, we discuss one of the worst accidents in Nevada's history as well as the hauntings that are reported at the Yellow Jacket Mine. We also premiere our Indie Band Spotlight. Each week we will feature an indie band from a different state! Listen for their song at the end of the episode. This weeks band: Possum Belly ...

Aug 28, 202047 min

Episode 28 - Nebraska: Mystery Airship Crash of 1884

Welcome to episode 28 - Nebraska First up in Weird News, we highlight the UK's answer to Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor! Then in this week's main topic, we talk about the 1884 strange airship that crashed near the town of Benkelman, Nebraska. Join us this week as we discuss what happened next and discuss the 1897 sighting of yet another mystery airship in Nebraska. Our X-Files postcard giveaway is still going on, give us a review, send us a screenshot and get a 1996 X-Files Alien Conspiracy Postcard!...

Aug 21, 202036 min

Episode 27 - Montana: Night of the Grizzly Killings

Welcome to episode 27 - Montana First up Weird News covers a man arrested in Thailand for a very unusual crime. Then in this week's main topic, we discuss the 1967 events surrounding the night of August 13, 1967, when two young women were separately attacked and killed in Glacier National Park, Montana, by grizzly bears. What caused 2 different bears to attack and kill 2 different campers on the same night less than 10 miles apart? Tune in to find out! Our X-Files postcard giveaway is still goin...

Aug 14, 202050 min

Episode 26 - Missouri: The Massage Maniac - Part 2

Welcome to episode 26 - Missouri Part 2 First up in Weird News, our story revolves around an accidental invasion of the Czech Republic by Poland. Then in this week's continued topic, we finish off the story of the Massage Maniac, Robert J. Gross. How many more task forces were created? What was he finally arrested for? Find out today. Also, our review giveaway is still going on! Give us a review and send us an email at [email protected] to received a 1996 X-files postcard!! Today's Wa...

Aug 07, 20201 hr 13 min

Special Episode: Where is Ashley Morin?

#AshleyMorin was 31 years old when she disappeared on July 10, 2018, from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. She has not been seen or heard from since. Today we're releasing a special episode covering her case. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/state-of-fear-podcast4647/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 03, 202034 min

Episode 25 - Missouri: The Massage Maniac - Robert J. Gross Part 1

Welcome to episode 25 - Missouri Part 1 First up in Weird News discusses a possible appearance of Godzilla in Japan? according to Twitter, yes! Then in this week's main topic, join us for part 1 of 2 in our deep dive into serial killer Robert J. Gross who remained free to kill for over 5 decades despite having 4 different task forces created to stop him! Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/state-o...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 8 min

Episode 24 - Mississippi: Mercritis Outbreak

Welcome to episode 24 - Mississippi First up in Weird News, the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke is solved! Then in this week's main topic, we dive into the real (or not) story of the little-known story of the Mercritis Outbreak. How did it start? Who does it affect? Is there a cure? Join us as we find out! Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Research https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/mississippi/most-peculiar-ms-urban-legend/ http://www.the...

Jul 10, 202033 min

Episode 23 - Minnesota: Ice Man and Ice Woman

Welcome to episode 23 - Minnesota First up in Weird News, our story recounts recent attacks by the Penanggalan, a nocturnal vampiric entity of Malay ghost myths. Its name comes from the word tanggal meaning to remove or take off because its form is that of a floating disembodied woman's head with its trailing organs still attached. Then in this week's main topic, we tackle the chilling cases of the coolest couple in history, the Minnesota Iceman and Jean Hilliard, known to SOF as the Ice Woman. ...

Jul 03, 202045 min

Episode 22 - Michigan: Invasion of the Smurf People

Welcome to episode 22 - Michigan First up in Weird News, one man decides to go the Shining route and is left alone in a whole town during the winter. (5:55) Then in this week's main topic, we get into the story of 2 separate blue spirits that are seen in the state of Michigan as well as a couple of portals. Who are they blue? is it Papa Smurf and Smurfette? tune in and find out. (15:42) Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Research: http://michi...

Jun 26, 202030 min

Episode 21 - Massachusetts: Bridgewater Triangle

Welcome to episode 21- Massachusetts First up in Weird News, James has a story about individuals who encountered unusual results with their Ancestry DNA test. (9:30) Then in this week's main topic, we discuss the Bridgewater Triangle, an area of about 200 square miles (520 km2) within southeastern Massachusetts in the United States, claimed to be a site of alleged paranormal phenomena, ranging from UFOs to poltergeists, orbs, balls of fire and other spectral phenomena, various bigfoot-like sight...

Jun 19, 202042 min

Episode 20 - Maryland: Edgewood Experiments

Welcome to episode 20 - Maryland first up in Weird News, James discusses the unusual story of a man who hired 2 men to help fulfill his sexual fantasy that we went wrong. (10:35) Then in this week's main topic, join us as we discuss the terrible experiments at the Edgewood facility. From 1948 to 1975, the U.S. Army Chemical Corps conducted classified human subject research at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland. What were they exposed to? What became of the facility? Can we somehow manage ...

Jun 12, 202038 min

Episode 19 - Maine: Maine Ridge Monster

Welcome to episode 19 - Maine First up in Weird News, James brings us a story about the rise of pterodactyl sightings in the US.(11:58) Then in this's weeks main topic, we discuss a lesser known bigfoot creature, the Maine Ridge Monster. For the size of the state, this cryptid has more sightings in its history than any other bigfoot. When was it first sighted? What does it smell like? What happened to the 18-inch creature that was captured in the 1800s? All that and more! (18:59) Want early acce...

Jun 05, 202051 min

Episode 18 - Louisiana: The Rougarou and the DeRidder Roadkill

Welcome to episode 18 - Louisiana First up in Weird News, we are terrified by loud eerie screams coming from a storm here in Texas. Then in this week's main topic, we discuss the much scarier Cajun werewolf, the Rougarou. What makes it scarier than your average werewolf? What's the story behind the Rougarou? What does Rougarou mean? Tune in to find out, plus we discuss the as-of-yet unsolved case of the DeRidder Roadkill, possible evidence for the existence of the Rougarou. Want early access and...

May 29, 202049 min

Episode 17 - Kentucky: Mantell UFO Crash of 1948

Welcome to episode 17 - Kentucky First up in Weird News, James brings us a story about mans best friend receiving an honor he so justly deserves. Then in this week's main topic, Captain Thomas Mantell was called on to investigate a large unidentified object hovering over Fort Knox, Kentucky in 1948. What happened next is as tragic as it is cryptic. Did a UFO shoot down Captain Mantell? Or did he die as a result of misidentification of the planet Venus or a Skyhook Balloon? Tune in and find out! ...

May 22, 20201 hr 8 min

Episode 16 - Kansas: The Entire Town of Atchison

Welcome to episode 16 - Kansas First up in Weird News, James discusses a time NASA accidentally started a bomb scare. Then in this week's main topic, we talk about an entire town! Atchison, Kansas has more hauntings per square mile than almost any other small town in America. We discuss just 13 of the different haunted locations in this town of only 8.29 square miles! From the Gargoyle house to a college founded by Monks to the world-famous Sallie House this town of just 11,000 has something for...

May 01, 202041 min

Episode 15 - Iowa: The Exorcism of Emma Schmidt

Welcome to episode 15 - Iowa First up in Weird News, James brings us new evidence of the Beast of Dartmoor's existence in today's Weird News. Then in this week's main topic, we discuss a lesser-known, yet equally frightening exorcism in 1928 Iowa; The exorcism of Emma Schmidt. Listen as we read verbatim from a priest who witnessed and later wrote a booklet on the event. Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Research: Earling site of last sanction...

Apr 24, 202039 min

Episode 14 - Indiana: Brock Family Demonic Haunting

Welcome to episode 14 - Indiana First up in Weird News, we discuss the story of the century regarding the Navy's admittance of UFO videos released. Then in this week's main topic, we go in depth on the demonic haunting of the Brock Family of Kokomo, Indiana that plagued the family from the 1970's on through the 2000's. Finally, in another Personal Encounter, Mykahl from The Hypothetical: A What If? Podcast stops by to tell us a creepy tale of a Woman in Black he and his family encountered in Mar...

Apr 17, 20201 hr 2 min

Episode 13 - Illinois: Mud Monster/Enfield Horror

Welcome to episode 13 - Illinois First up in Weird News, we tell a delightful tale of a masturbating ghost monkey that will have you never looking at ghosts the same way. Then in this week's main topic, we have a doubleheader of Cryptids as we discuss two entities seen in Southern Illinois during 4 month period in 1973: The Mud Monster and Enfield Horror. James brings a story of a masturbating ghost monkey that will have you never looking at ghosts the same way. Want early access and ad-free ver...

Apr 10, 20202 hr 12 min

Episode 12 - Idaho: The Snake River Killer

Welcome to episode 12 - Idaho First up we discuss Yellowstone's "Zone of Death" in Idaho. (3:05) Then in Weird News, brings it with a great recent story of Nessie and COVID-19. (7:30) For this week's main topic, we tackle the 1979-1982 murders commonly attributed to the still at-large Snake River Killer and discuss the suspect law enforcement considers the "90% most likely" suspect and why he is still free. (19:40) Finally, Beyond Terrestrial's own Dan Martson brings personal stories of his time...

Apr 03, 202055 min

Episode 11 - Hawaii: The NightMarchers

Welcome to episode 11 - Hawaii First up in Weird News, we discuss a village overtaken by goats due to the quarantine. (10:25) Then in this week's main topic, we get into the frightful story of a ghost army that will melt you. (15:05) Finally, we hear the first-hand account of spirit communication on the island of Hawaii. (29:25) Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Research: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/5-hawaiis-creepy-urban-legends-a...

Mar 27, 202037 min

Episode 10 - Georgia: Missing 411

Welcome to episode 10 - Georgia First up in Weird News, we discuss a story about a creepy clown named Wrinkles, listen if you dare! Then in this week's main topic, we go down a creepy rabbit hole of Missing 411 cases before getting into two of Georgia's most famous Missing 411 cases, David Blake and Christopher Thompkins. Finally, we finish up with 2 personal encounters. Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www.patreon.com/stateoffear Research: https://www.strangeoutdoors....

Mar 20, 20201 hr 3 min

Episode 9 - Florida: Robert the Doll

Welcome to episode 9 - Florida First up in Weird News, James gives us a good story of scientists finding finger appendages on fish fossils. (9:30) Then in this week's main topic, we go south to discuss a world-famous attraction, Robert The Doll. Robert the doll is an allegedly haunted doll exhibited at the East Martello Museum. Robert was once owned by Key West, Florida painter and author, Robert Eugene Otto. For over 100 years, reports have told of the doll moving, changing facial expressions, ...

Mar 13, 202049 min

Episode 8 - Delaware: First and Only Serial Killer

Welcome to episode 8 - Delaware First up in Weird News, James drops a story about Dinosaur footprints on the ceiling of a cave!! (15:50) Then in this week's main topic, we get into the First State's First and Only Serial Killer, Steven Brian Pennell. Steven Brian Pennell, aka The Route 40 Killer, was Delaware's only known serial killer, convicted of the murders of two New Castle County, Delaware women and suspected of killing three others. (20:50) Finally, we get a creepy personal encounter from...

Mar 06, 202059 min

Episode 7 - Connecticut: Hannah Cranna-Wicked Witch of Monroe

Welcome to episode 7 - Connecticut First up in Weird News, James tells us about a man who had worms on the brain. (7:55) Then in this week's main topic, we discuss the lesser-known Connecticut Witch Trials and as well as the life and times of Hanna Cranna, The Wicked Witch of Monroe! (14:20) Finally, we finish off with personal encounter tales from Katrina Pitts, of a haunted amusement park. Keep your arms in for this ride! (33:28) Want early access and ad-free versions of the show? https://www....

Feb 28, 202039 min
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