I Scream, You Scream Podcast

They say the spirit of Tutu Pele, the fierce Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, is woven throughout the land on the Hawaiian islands themselves. As the legend goes, if you pocket a lava rock, a pinch of black sand, or any natural treasure from her volcanic home, you invite her wrath and risk getting cursed. Some swear it’s just a tale invented to protect Hawaii’s fragile landscape. Others aren’t so su...

Texas royalty. Wrestling legends. A roster of brother raised for greatness…and five of them would die before age 35.  In this episode, we explore the story and legacy of the Von Erich family - a dynasty haunted by fame, grief, and a string of deaths so relentless, some people still call it a curse. But was it really supernatural? Or was it something much more human?  🚨Need to talk to so...

Grab a drink, pull up a stool, and join us for the final episode of bar month! It’s been one helluva ride, and we’ve got the perfect palate cleanser to close it out… Today, we’re serving up a delectable array of spooky bar stories. Kathryn relives encounters she still can’t explain, Gina shares ghostly stories from the web, and we finish with a special listener story straight from Bury St Edmunds...

Pour yourself a drink, turn the lights down low, and join us for some haunted happy hour dreaming as we list out the top three haunted bars each of us are just dying to visit. If we don’t end up making this a haunted bar road trip someday, we’ve failed ourselves and the ghosts.  P.S. If you know a haunted bar with a moody backstory and a killer cocktail list, please slide into our DMs. We’re...

Today, we’re talking about one of the oldest and most haunted pubs in London: The Spaniards Inn. Nestled next to Hampstead Heath in North London, this former roadside inn is overflowing with ghost stories. Join us as we unravel centuries of spectral drama, from a highwayman on horseback to duelling brothers and the pub's very own woman in white (classic). Story starts at: 09:50 Welcome to I Scream...

Nestled in the heart of San Antonio, Texas is a luxury hotel with a sordid history. When Emma and Otto Koehler moved out west, they knew they had what it takes to strike it rich in the brewing industry. What they couldn’t have imagined is that their love story and business partnership would lead to lies, betrayal & someone would end up paying the ultimate price. This is the story of The Three...

This week, we’re tackling the grim story of the Red Barn Murder, a tale so twisted it led to one of Britain’s first ever true crime frenzies.  In the 1800s, Maria Marten was a 24-year-old single mother living in a tiny English village. When she vanished after meeting her fiancé at a local barn (...the Red™ one), her disappearance started a chain reaction of rumors, accusations, and eventually...

In 1957, two young sisters were tragically killed. A year later, their mother gave birth to twins…who had some uncanny similarities to the sisters they had never met. In this episode, we’re unpacking the legacy of the Pollock Twins: a story of grief, belief, and reincarnation(?). Join us as we follow their journey from an unlikely birth to inexplicable childhood behaviors, and trace a worldwide pa...

What started as a fictional internet legend created all in good fun quickly grew to be the catalyst for one of the most horrific crimes of the 21st century. The story of Slenderman is not just the tale of a spooky, otherworldly being with no face and a dapper suit. Slenderman is the amalgamation of everything all of us are afraid of. The epitome of all horror stories, evil lurking in the shadows w...

What do you do when two bean-obsessed kids show up out of nowhere…and they’re green? That’s the exact question a group of 12th-century English villagers faced when a green-skinned girl and boy rocked up speaking an unrecognizable language, wearing unfamiliar clothes, and refusing to eat anything except raw broad beans. Classic. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the strangest and most debat...

In 1996, Brian Bethel had a strange encounter with some weird ass kids. Ever since then, the eerie legend of Black Eyed Children (or Black Eyed Kids / BEKs) has slowly creeped into everyday life. But who are these strange entities who come knocking in the middle of the nights? Demons? Aliens? Just some rando goth tricksters? We’ll dive into their spooky origin stories, strange behaviors, and the i...

In 1803, a small village on the edge of London was being haunted…or so they thought.  Reports of a violent ghost start to spiral. Panic spreads. And eventually, a man picks up a shotgun and decides he’s going to solve the problem himself. What follows is a tragedy that sparks almost 200 years of legal debate. Grab a spoon and join us as we trek through the hysteria, the trial, the haunted pub...

Marketed as real found footage of three students who got lost in the woods never to return, The Blair Witch Project was a slow burn horror masterpiece that had people in 1999 losing sleep, searching for missing filmmakers, and swearing off camping forever. Central to the chaos? The eerie legend of Elly Kedward—a colonial-era witch who was banished to the Black Hills Forest for doing some seriously...

In 1992, the BBC aired Ghostwatch —a “live paranormal investigation” hosted by some of the most trusted faces on British television. It was supposed to be a spooky Halloween treat. Instead, it caused a nationwide panic. This week, we’re diving into the details that caused the broadcast to feel way too real, the heartbreaking fallout, and the science behind the public’s reaction.  Story starts...

We’re back and ready to take a deep dive into the influence “Michelle Remembers” and the McMartin Preschool case had on the Satanic Panic. Spoiler Alert: We’re still experiencing the residual effects of the panic to this day. Absolutely exhausting😭Come along on this journey as we wrap up this batshit 2-part story.  Visit Kody Green's website to learn more about life with schizophrenia: https...

Back in the ‘80s, parents were freaked the hell out thinking their kids were in cahoots with our lord and savior, Satan. Why? Because of heavy metal music and Dungeons & Dragons, that’s why🎸🐉🔥 Despite there being zero evidence of these casual pastimes ever causing any occult tragedies, people still lost their minds. Join us as we dive head-first into Part One of this absolutely bonkers 2-pa...

A young, 16-year-old girl named Gina underwent an exorcism that was broadcast on ABC for the entire nation to see back in 1991. After over 6 months of investigation, the anonymous priest who was assigned to her exorcism determined it was appropriate to perform the rite (in front of the whole country), despite the fact that Gina had been medically diagnosed with psychosis. We… have opinions. ...

In 1632, a group of nuns in the French town of Loudun claimed they’d been bewitched by a man named Urbain Grandier - a charismatic, controversial priest who was famously down bad.  In this episode, we’re diving into the Loudun possessions: the scandal, the politics, the public exorcisms, and the infamous witch trial that ended with Grandier burned at the stake. From demons and intrigue to rep...

From vampiric demoness, to religious scapegoat and eventually the first ever witch, Lilith has an extensive resume (to say the least). As per ushe, perhaps she isn’t as evil as all the naysayers might have you believe👀 Story starts at: 00:06:45 🔮Get started working with Lilith:  https://tantricpagans.com/female-demon-lilith/ https://thecosmicco.com/blog/working-with-lilith-in-witchcraft-a-d...

EDIT: When Kathryn is talking about Tom Savini, she meant to talk about Dawn of the Dead. Not The Evil Dead. This is either an editing issue, or just a brain fart, we're honestly not sure which lol ANYHOO, carry on. In 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were tragically murdered in their Long Island home. Just over a year later, the Lutz family moved in - only to flee 28 days later, claiming the...

We’re going full ghost mode this week with a special episode featuring Christina and Franky—paranormal investigators and co-producers of the Windy City Paranormal Festival in Chicago! We had the best time hearing about their experience building an inclusive paranormal community.  Tune in for a spirited chat about:  00:08:40 - Windy City Paranormal Festival 📅 00:26:55 - Christina and Fra...

It all started in northern Michigan when two lumberjacks came upon something they couldn’t explain. Rumors would spread for over a century before culminating into the local legend we know and love as Dogman. Tune in for some Great Lakes lore as we dive into the truth behind this mysterious beast.  Story starts at: 00:11:50 🐺Encounter stories from: https://dogmanencounters.com/ 🎵Steve Cook’s...

You’ve likely heard about the witch trials, but did you know Europe had another supernatural panic? Between the 15th and 18th centuries, hundreds of people were accused, tortured, and executed for being werewolves.  From brutal punishments to defendants claiming they used their wolf form to fight witches in hell (rude), history somehow just got even bloodier. Story starts at: 00:08:43 Welcome...

It’s a werewolf bachelorette party! In honor of Kathryn getting wifed, we’re chatting about one of her favorite local legends: The Beast of Bray Road. Is it just a trick of the eye, or are the people of small town Elkhorn, Wisconsin really encountering an unexplainable half wolf, half human creature? Tune in to find out! STORY STARTS at: 00:05:33 📚 The Beast of Bray Road: Tailing Wisconsin’s Were...

A travelling salesman. A self-proclaimed werewolf. Spain’s first recorded serial killer. Manuel Blanco Romasanta, AKA The Tallow Man, was a busy guy. Join us as we uncover the chilling case of the Werewolf of Allariz, the bizarre trial that followed, and the legend that refuses to die. STORY STARTS at 00:07:29 📚 Books we mention in the episode The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James The Broken Gir...