Scary Savannah and Beyond

Journey with Scary Savannah and Beyond to Georgia's historic and haunted Jekyll Island, once the exclusive Gilded Age retreat of America's wealthiest families—Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, Pulitzer, and more. In this episode, we dive into the island's luxurious past, its role in birthing the Federal Reserve, the rise of modern golf, and its darker side: ghostly sightings at the Jekyll Isla...

Experience one of the South's most haunting true stories as Scary Savannah and Beyond dives into the tragic 1915 Con T. Kennedy Circus Train Wreck near Columbus, Georgia—a fiery collision that destroyed an entire traveling circus and sparked over a century of chilling ghost legends. Discover the history of the famed Kennedy Shows, the devastating crash that claimed performers, animals, and crew, a...

In this Scary Savannah and Beyond Halloween 2025 episode, Brett and Crystal take listeners from the haunted streets of Savannah up to Charleston, South Carolina, uncovering the chilling legend of Dr. Heinrich Ryngo—the so-called "Doctor to the Dead." Blending dark history, ghostly romance, and gothic horror, the hosts recount Ryngo's obsession with resurrecting his lost love, Angelique, through fo...

In this hilarious yet jaw-dropping episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond , Brett and Crystal return from their new "secret" studio to deliver the latest chaos in the Tybee Island Police Blotter. From drunken "designated drivers" and golf cart DUIs to mysterious magnetic letter messages, porch pirates, and even a public urination arrest, the island's law enforcement saw it all this month. The duo ad...

In this episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond , Brett and Crystal return with a hilarious and chaotic edition of the Island Police Blotter, covering bizarre crimes and odd encounters from DUIs on golf carts to stolen wallets, missing flip-flops, sneaky shoplifters, and even handguns left behind in vacation rentals. Between the outrageous police reports, they weave in their own funny stories, sharp...

Join Brett and Crystal on Scary Savannah and Beyond as they dive into the strangest cases from the Tybee Island Police Blotter in August 2025. From DUI arrests and wrong-way drivers to dine-and-dash disasters, forgotten firearms, feuding fishermen, bizarre bar bathroom incidents, and mysterious vandalism—this episode covers it all with humor, storytelling, and a dose of small-town chaos. If you lo...

In this episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Brett and Crystal dive into the chilling legend of the Greenbrier Ghost, the only case in U.S. history where a ghost's testimony helped convict a murderer. Set in 1897 West Virginia, the story follows the tragic death of Elva Zona Heaster, whose spirit allegedly returned to reveal the truth about her husband's violent crime—ultimately leading to his co...

Join Brett and Crystal on Scary Savannah and Beyond as they dive into the July 2025 Tybee Island Police Blotter, packed with wild small-town crime and comedy. From DUI arrests and mysterious marijuana "wafting" cases to suspicious teens with Hello Kitty bongs, bizarre nursing home threats, a man insisting his name is "Frog," and a restaurant regular asking both for meth and dates—this episode blen...

In this chilling episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond , Crystal and Brett uncover the haunting history of Atlanta's Ellis Hotel, site of the 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire—the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, claiming 119 lives. Once touted as "absolutely fireproof," the 15-story landmark became a death trap, sparking nationwide fire safety reforms. We explore the tragedy's unforgettable stories, f...

Join Brett and Crystal for a wild ride through Tybee Island's June 2025 police blotter! From DUIs, hit-and-runs, and beachside mayhem to juveniles jumping off piers and a kitten left in a hot car, this episode is packed with true crime, bizarre behavior, and plenty of laughs. We break down local law enforcement activity, oddball arrests, and hilarious commentary—including a mysterious "wafting" tr...

In this gripping true crime episode, Crystal and Brett dive into the chilling case of the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders—a nationwide panic that changed the way we package and trust over-the-counter medicine forever. Explore the tragic string of cyanide-laced Tylenol deaths, the ensuing public hysteria, and the intense manhunt for the elusive killer. With dark humor, historical context, and a deep d...

This week on the Tybee Island Police Blotter, we're diving into the wildest and weirdest crimes from May 2025—including a naked man wandering Butler Avenue, public drunkenness, paddleboard theft, and multiple bizarre DUI arrests (one involving a psychedelic mushroom candy bar!). Brett and Crystal bring their signature humor and storytelling flair as they react to each case, relive chaotic Beach Bu...

Join Brett and Crystal in this hilarious comeback episode of the Island Police Blotter podcast, where they unpack outrageous crime reports from Tybee Island — from stolen surfboards and rogue golf carts to marijuana mishaps and wild nursing home brawls. After a long break and a chaotic studio revamp, the duo is back with their signature banter, witty commentary, and laugh-out-loud takes on local m...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. We're using a new studio setup this week, and it's wild. And as always, we're finding odors emitting. Find us on the web:  https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Please leave us a 5 star review, and we'll read it on ai...

This week we're talking about the alleged event "The Philadelphia Experiment," which is said to have happened around October 1943. The USS Eldrige was supposedly testing new government technology that might allow things like time travel and dimensional warping. Woohoo! On What We're Watching we talk about the 2019 show "Tacoma FD." On Layla and Coffee Talk, the girls are up to their usual shenanig...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. After a long delay we're back - and we're recapping some of the things that have been happening around the island up to March of 2025. As expected, odors emitting. Find us on the web:  https://www.scarysavannahandbeyon...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. Before the show we reveal more information regarding Cynthia (the haunted life preserver), as it turns out some locals were familiar with the vessel it came from. We're dealing with several dazed people on this episode...

We're back in the New Year with our first regular episode! We haven't done a paranormal show in a little while, and we've always wanted to talk about some of the mysterious ghost stories on our home of little Tybee Island (which is just outside of Savannah). We have several stories we'll be releasing throughout several episodes, but for our first in the series, we wanted to talk about one that rea...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. One of our New Year's resolutions is to get back to the podcast! We've spent some time doing other things, but for 2025 we're back! New episodes every other week and police blotters on their normally scheduled days. We...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. Lots of guns left in weird places, the usual speeding and odors emitting. Wrong ways on a one way, are the juveniles returning? We talk about that and more on this episode. Find us on the web:  https://www.scarysavanna...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. This week our friend Ethan joins us to talk about the police blotter. We cover a variety of topics, including $800 dollar lawn jobs that weren't paid for, the usual odors emitting, Brett has to use the censor button on...

This is our 3rd anniversary episode! We'll do our annual candy sales statistics for Halloween 2024, and there's a new number one. For this year's creepy story, Crystal talks about the urban legend "The Russian Sleep Experiment." Did researchers really experiment on five prisoners of war in the 1940s with a stimulant gas to keep them awake for thirty days, or is this just another creepy pasta? On W...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. There's a lot of bike activity going on this week. Find us on the web: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Hate ads? Check out our newly revamped Patreon page! You can subscribe for ad free listening, early episode...

In this week's bonus episode, we're going back to the Tybee Island Police Blotter to talk about some of the crazy things that go on on the island right outside of Savannah, Georgia. Some more of your usual craziness as we catch up on several weeks worth of stories - this one's a long one. Find us on the web: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com Hate ads? Check out our newly revamped Patreon page...

This week we're talking about a somewhat obscure Savannah ghost story. Danny's Bed is an antique bed that seems to be tied to the mysterious seven year old boy ghost known as Danny. Danny is not a fan of others having his favorite piece of furniture, though, as the unfortunate family who purchases it finds out. It seems Danny brings his friends to visit when he's in town… You can learn more in the...