I Scream, You Scream Podcast

In 1872, a ship was found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean. On board, there were nearly two thousand barrels of untouched cargo, months' worth of provisions, and cabins full of personal items - but the captain and crew were missing, never to be seen again.  What could’ve caused experienced sailors to abandon their vessel? Why were they in such a rush to leave? And could it happen again? Today, we...

After a month of harrowing amusement park tales, it’s high time for a Palate Cleanser. And this time, we’re sharing hand-picked summer-themed stories! So grab a glass of something tasty (and ideally cold, bc the world is melting and so are we), and gather ‘round to hear your new favorite campfire stories.  Story Starts: 11:52 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn serve up...

In Alton, England, there stands a grand, 19th-century Gothic Revival mansion…and its ruins are surrounded by rollercoasters.  Alton Towers is one of Europe’s most popular amusement parks, and the land it stands on has a body count dating back thousands of years. To the surprise of no one, it’s haunted as hell. Today, we’re taking a trip through time to explore the legends and folklore around...

From ghostly sightings on the most famous rides to strange behind-the-scenes experiences, Disneyland is absolutely loaded with haunted legends. Are these stories simply part of Disney's magic, or is something else lingering after dark? Join us as we walk through our favorite ghost stories from Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. Story Starts: 13:50 Welcome to I Scream, You Scream, where Gina & Kathryn...

Reputed for its world-class rollercoasters and family-friendly amenities, Kings Island welcomes millions of guests each year - but the park’s dark history goes well beyond the attractions. Visitors and staff alike report encounters with restless spirits, from the playful ghost of a 5-year-old girl to a haunted replica of the Eiffel Tower. And alongside the paranormal, Kings Island’s history is rid...

Abandoned rides creak in the shadows, but the park’s eerie reputation goes far beyond rusting Ferris wheels. Built on land tied to tragic loss, violent colonial history & decades of ghost stories, Lake Shawnee has become one of America’s most infamous haunted locations. In this episode, we explore the park’s troubled past & the lingering question that keeps visitors coming back: who or wha...

If walls could speak, The Langham in London would be hooting and hollering. For over 160 years, it's hosted the world’s elite - from royalty and billionaires to artistic legends - and these days, it’s known for being haunted af. This week, we’re mapping the hotel’s history and reputation, from its Victorian origins to the string of journalists who reported paranormal encounters within its walls.&n...

Opened for the 1893 World’s Fair, the historic Congress Plaza Hotel has spent more than a century collecting ghost stories and eerie rumors. From the infamous Room 441 to phantom figures roaming dark hallways, many call it Chicago’s most haunted hotel. In this episode, we explore the hotel’s chilling connection to some of history’s most infamous bad guys, in addition to the lesser-known (but so im...

Perched above Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the eerie Crescent Hotel holds secrets darker than its grand facade suggests. In the 1930s, conman Norman Baker transformed it into a sham cancer hospital, peddling false cures to desperate patients. Today, whispers linger in its halls of lost souls and restless spirits. We’re breaking down what really happened inside those walls… and turns out it’s so bad t...

Step inside the haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, where electronic whispers and phantom footsteps tell stories steeped in a tragic history far more sinister than just an owner who never seemed to leave. Where many just see your average baseball curse, we’ve uncovered the actual likely cause of the infamous hotel haunting. Check in to Milwaukee’s most haunted location, if you dare👀 Story Starts:...

Did you know the 1997 blockbuster hit Men in Black is based on a completely 100% true, not at all sensationalized story about a group of government agents who stalk, harass and blackmail UFOlogists and extraterrestrial researchers? Buckle up, because we’re taking you all the way back to Roswell and the first accounts of the MIB showing up shortly thereafter to rough up a guy named Albert K Bender....

On September 19, 1961, Betty and Barney Hill were driving home from a belated honeymoon when they saw something unbelievable: a UFO following their car. After an encounter with its alien pilot, the Hills attempted to flee, only to fall into a daze…and when they woke up, they were 35 miles away from where they last remembered being, with 2-3 hours of missing time.  What followed was a years-lo...

The Bennington Triangle is one of America’s most haunted locations. Nestled in the forests around Bennington and Glastenbury Mountain, this mysterious region is tied to eerie disappearances and strange sightings, potentially tied to extraterrestrial activity. What really lurks in these woods… and why do some people never come back? Story Starts: 09:47 💎 Check out Cherry Moon on Instagram Welcome...

In 1957, an alien named Valiant Thor came to Earth with a clear mission: to bring about world peace, cure all known diseases, and end world hunger. All he asked in return was that we give up our nukes. Or at least, what Dr. Frank E. Stranges claims in his (allegedly) non-fiction book Stranger at the Pentagon .  Today, we’re digging into a wildly audacious story featuring a Jimmy Stewart-looki...

It’s time for a QUIZ SHOOOWWWWW!!!!!🎉  Grab your buzzers, Little Spoons! It’s a Palate Cleanser episode, which means we’re shaking things up. This week, we’re quizzing each other on episodes gone by, and in celebration of Femme Fatales month, each question is related to a woman we’ve covered in one of our episodes!  Don’t forget to tell us your score in the comments👀  Quiz starts:...

Bonnie Parker was a bright, creative young woman from Texas who became one half of the infamous duo with Clyde Barrow during the Great Depression. Known for her poetry and sharp intelligence, she abandoned a conventional life for a violent, fast-moving crime spree. Bonnie’s legacy remains a mix of myth and reality, forever tied to America’s fascination with rebellion. Story Starts: 11:05 Bonnie’s...

Ahh, Persephone - goddess of springtime, and queen of the underworld. Hades abducts her, she eats some pomegranate seeds, and now she causes the seasons to change. Right? Wellllll… There's a lot more going on beneath the surface (sorry, had to) than you might think. This week, we’re digging into the real Persephone myth, from where it might have actually started to modern takes that give her way m...

What started as a whirlwind romance between Lorena Bobbitt and John Wayne Bobbitt quickly unraveled into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 1990s. After years of alleged abuse behind closed doors, a shocking act in June 1993 catapulted the couple into a media frenzy that blurred the line between scandal and tragedy. As late-night jokes and sensational headlines dominated the story, t...

Over her decade-long dancing career, Mata Hari redefined what it meant to be an erotic performer. She danced for kings, escorted aristocrats, and basked in her hard-earned wealth. But with WWI quickly setting the world ablaze, she found herself stepping into a dangerous new role - as a spy.  In part 2 of our exploration into Mata Hari’s life and legacy, she’s courted by competing intelligence...

For decades, Mata Hari has been remembered as history’s most dangerously seductive spy - but the reality of her life tells a different story.  In part one of this two-part episode, we look at who Mata Hari actually was: a woman born into instability and loss who reinvented herself into a global sensation. As her rise to fame collided with a world sliding into war, Mata Hari’s beauty, autonomy...

In the heart of the French Quarter stands the infamous LaLaurie Mansion: Elegant on the outside, with an unsettling history that has tainted its energy forever. Once home to socialite Delphine LaLaurie, the mansion became synonymous with cruelty behind all comprehension.  Nearly two centuries after its dark past, visitors still report shadow figures in the windows, disembodied screams, and th...

In 1966, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel opened its doors - and since then, countless guests and staff have reported seeing spirits that dance, laugh, and even watch you while you sleep.  Long before it became a luxury stay in the French Quarter, the land hosted a renowned theatre, an opulent ballroom, and later a convent, school, and orphanage. Now, with centuries of history and emotion carved int...

Marie Laveau is as synonymous with New Orleans as beignets and Mardi Gras. While she might be most identifiable as the mystical voodoo queen of NOLA, Marie's real life is just as important as her legend. Born a free woman of color in the early 1800s, LaVeau built influence through spiritual practice and community work, always looking out for those who needed it most.  In this episode, we're s...

In the 1700s, New Orleans was part of a struggling French colony desperate for new residents. So, naturally, they started importing women to help grow the population. But when 88 of these women arrived - deathly pale and carrying coffin-shaped luggage - it’s said they tore through New Orleans on a vampiric murder spree, leading the local nuns to imprison them in a convent attic…where some say they...

It all started in Puerto Rico in the mid-90s. Livestock turned up drained of blood with vampiric puncture wounds that led to rumors of a beast so horrifying it has remained incomprehensible to this day. Was it an undiscovered species? An alien? Or something entirely explainable? Join us as we follow the trail to uncover how one creature became a modern monster legend 👀 Story starts: 14:28 🗺️Chupa...