Scary Stories We Tell

Penny Dreadfuls were cheap, serialized literature that would often publish sensationalized stories, often focusing on crime, murder, and supernatural entities. These stories fueled the youth culture of the time and helped entertain the working class. Join Chris as he reads from another Jack Kutz's book, "Mysteries and Miracles of Arizona," all about the mysterious ghosts and paranormal connections...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with singer/songwriter Alex Malnack about his personal experiences with the supernatural, sensory deprivation, and the logistics of Bigfoot's existence. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artw...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with horror writer Eva Brettrager about her personal experiences with the paranormal, the Cleveland Monster Club, and whether she found a glitch in the matrix. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The alb...

There are fifty states in America, each with its own unique history, shared culture, and idiosyncrasies. However, just out of view lurks shadows, old and dark, waiting for their story to be told. These stories make up the haunted history that has been told around campfires for hundreds of years. Join Chris and Jess as they continue their journey through the haunted fifty with some tales from the S...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with podcasters Jem and Red of the Mort Mic Podcast about their jobs in the death industry, what misconceptions they have to deal with, and where the trends are headed. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here....

The 1908 unsolved murder of Hazel Drew still haunts the sleepy town of Sand Lake, New York, even over 100 years later. Her senseless murder at the hands of an unknown assailant is one of the most violent in upstate New York's history. It even scared a young and impressionable Mark Frost so much so that it inspired him to co-write Twin Peaks along with David Lynch. Join Chris and Jess as they journ...

Join Chris and Jess as they do something they rarely do on the podcast: talk about themselves. They take you behind the scenes of the podcast, talk about their jobs, and recount the year that was 2020. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track being "Stay He...

There are fifty states in America, each with its own unique history, shared culture, and idiosyncrasies. However, just out of view lurks shadows, old and dark, waiting for their story to be told. These stories make up the haunted history that has been told around campfires for hundreds of years. Join Chris and Jess as they continue their journey through the haunted fifty with some tales from the O...

Penny Dreadfuls were cheap, serialized literature that would often publish sensationalized stories often focusing on crime, murder, and supernatural entities. These stories fueled the youth culture of the time and helped entertain the working class. Join Chris as he reads from another Jack Kutz's book "Mysteries and Miracles of Texas" all about the spook lights of Marfa, one of the most prominent...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with film critic Molly Henery about her interest in horror culture, her personal experiences with the paranormal, and a possible haunted house. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is pr...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with author Dahlia Schweitzer about her interest in the Black Dahlia murder, teaching film in New York, and her love of real haunted houses. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provi...

Sea monsters have a long and storied history in the maritime world, especially in the early days of exploration and navigation. The Loch Ness Monster and Champ aren't the only sea monsters that lurk in the depths of the world's oceans. What else is there you ask? Join Jess and Chris as they take a look at some of the lesser known sea cryptids; from a creature that haunts the arctic circle to a bea...

Penny Dreadfuls were cheap, serialized literature that would often publish sensationalized stories often focusing on crime, murder, and supernatural entities. These stories fueled the youth culture of the time and helped entertain the working class. Join Chris and Jess as they introduce a new running series on the podcast where they read their own versions of penny dreadfuls. On this first episode...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with Ben Buckingham about his home country of Australia, the unspeakable horrors the continent has to offer, and a true-crime case close to Ben's heart. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artw...

Werewolves are a creature shrouded in mystery; seen as noble misunderstood creatures by some, ravenous beasts by others. Their presence stretches back all the way to the ancient Greeks and has been co-opted by powers as recently as the Third Reich. With each twist and turn, the werewolves' power grows ever stronger. Join Chris and Jess as they take a look back through history at some of the most i...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with the host of the Projection Booth podcast Mike White as he talks about his love of urban legends and debunkers, along with some ancient aliens discussion. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The albu...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with raconteur Father Malone about his time working at various horror and haunted attractions, the issue with true crime, and serial killers. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is prov...

Cannibalism is one of humanity's great taboos. Not only does the consumption of human flesh bring to mind the atrocities of Jeffrey Dahmer or Leatherface, but it also sickens the stomach to imagine feasting on a human corpse. However, murderous cannibals are only part of the history of cannibalism. Join Chris and Jess as they take a look back through history at some of the more bizarre examples of...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with writer Rob Skvarla as they delve into secret societies, the mystery surrounding cattle mutilations, and what is going on in our skies. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provid...

There are fifty states in America, each with their own unique history, shared culture, and idiosyncrasies. However, just out of view lurks shadows, old and dark, waiting for their story to be told. These stories make up the haunted history that has been told around campfires for hundreds of years. Join Chris and Jess as they continue their journey through the haunted fifty with some tales from the...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with movie critic and writer Samm Deighan as they talk about her love of all things true crime, and the nationwide obsession with serial killers. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is...

Michelle Remembers is a book about the curious case of Michelle Smith, a Canadian woman who claimed to have been part of a massive Satanic ritual as a child. Her story recounted to her psychiatrist, Lawrence Pazder, sparked the now infamous satanic panic of the '80s and lead to questions behind the validity of her story. Join Chris and Jess as they take a look at the infamous novel and dive deep i...

Join Chris and Jess as they talk with horror writer BJ Colangelo as she talks about her thoughts on true crime, education in the state of Ohio, and technology in 2020. You can follow Chris Stachiw @Casualty_Chris, Jess Byard @writerjessbyard, and the podcast @ScaryStoriesWT. The music for the podcast is provided by Alex Malnack of Blondo, that track is "Stay Here." The album artwork is provided by...

There are fifty states in America, each with their own unique history, shared culture, and idiosyncrasies. However, just out of view lurks shadows, old and dark, waiting for their story to be told. These stories make up the haunted history that has been told around campfires for hundreds of years. Join Chris and Jess as they embark on their journey through the haunted history of America, starting...

Revenge and vengeance are feelings as old as time itself; one might even say biblical. While we can only exact so much revenge in our time on Earth as humans, sometimes we can transcend the ethereal plane and return. Return to do what you might ask? Exact vengeance. Join Chris and Jess as they take a look at revenge monsters from folklore and what makes each vengeful spirit so terrifying, unique,...