This Will Scare You
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsThis Will Scare You is a podcast about all things scary, paranormal, and creepy - and allegedly true.
Each week, my guest and I will scare each other by telling terrifying tales about all things strange and unexplained - hauntings, demons, cryptids, ghosts, shadow people, UFOs, and more.
Grab some popcorn and settle in for a scare!
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39: Ghost Stories!
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 82.3 MBThis Will Scare You recently turned 1! In honor of this occasion, we're looking back on some of the ghost stories told in our first year. So sit back, relax, and enjoy tales about the other side of the veil.
38: Loveland Frogman, A Haunted High School Drama Club, and General Spookiness
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 82.7 MBI'm joined by actor Michelle Weiser who tells the tale of the haunted theater at her Ohio high school and the theory on who they leave the ghost lights on for. I talk about the Loveland Frogman, and being from Ohio, Michelle knew who the story was about right away! Check out the store at thiswillscareyou.com for merch and more!
37: Haunted Movie Set and The Bean-nighe, A Long-Boobed, Death-Predicting, Scottish Hag
October 01, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 75.2 MBSisters Katelyn and Sierra Laird (actor-writer-producers with a film and theatre production company) join to talk about the truly wild time they had on set that included ghosts, a trip to the ER, a pajama clad doctor, and more! Shannon tells the tale of the Bean-nighe, a Scottish hag who is commonly topless and predicts the death of those who happen upon her.
36: The Legally Haunted Mansion in New York and a UFO Sighting
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBGreetings ghouls! I had the pleasure of speaking with special FX makeup artist, host of the Monstrosities Voice Podcast, and founder of KyFx Horror Group, Kyasia Fields! I talk about the house in New York that a court ruled was haunted, they tell me about a UFO sighting in college, and we chat horror, ghosts, and generally spooky things! Please leave a review if you're enjoying the show and be sure to follow on Instagram!
35: Talking to a Ghost Tour Guide and Cry Baby Bridge
September 10, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 80 MBWe're back just in time for the start of spooky season! Can you smell the fog? Can you taste the PSL?! I'm joined by actor, writer, and video producer, Michael Tomasetti! He talks about his time as a ghost tour guide in Philadelphia, I tell him about Cry Baby Bridge in New Hope, PA, and we chat about all things spooky like what kind of ghosts we would be, how probably hauntings are, and more!
34: The Real Men in Black, Creepy Rentals, and A Ghostly Encounter in Hollywood
July 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB33: Paranormal Pine and Bubba the Haunted Bear
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 90.3 MBBobby Torrez from Bobby Likes It Spooky stopped by to tell me about the time his sister's Bubba bear (90s kids know) did some real poltergeist stuff. Oh, and how his family was casually cursed by a card playing grandmother! I tell Bobby about Paranormal Pine Street, a stretch of Philly that's reportedly super haunted - hags, apparitions, audio hauntings, you know the deal. Leave a review if you're enjoying the show and be sure to check out thiswillscareyou.com for merch and more!
32: Haunted Hawaii - Nightmarchers and Proof Social Club
June 18, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 65 MBOwner of Proof Social Club in Hawaii, Jasmine Mancos joins to talk about her haunted bar and the poltergeist activity she encountered a few years back! We also discuss the legend of the Nightmarchers, the ancient warriors who once protected sacred leaders, but now their spirits roam the land...and you do not want to cross their path. Dumpster alley, history, true crime, and ghosts, this episode has it all! thiswillscareyou.com
31: Marilyn Monroe's Ghost, A Haunted Hotel, Sleep Paralysis, and Spiritual Connections
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 76.6 MBHave you ever just known when something happened to a loved one? Actor and writer Lindsay Lucas-Bartlett has! She talks about her sleep paralysis, experiences with family members contacting her possibly from the other side, and a witchy warning. I tell her all about the haunted Hollywood Roosevelt hotel. Rumored to have 35 ghosts, including Marilyn Monroe! Drop a review if you're enjoying the show and stay spooky! thiswillscareyou.com
30: The Screaming Man, An Exorcism, and Jelly Rain
June 04, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 99.5 MBBack from hiatus, this episode features the ever talented Ryan Kinney from Brother Ghoulish's Tomb! We talk about the Oakville Blobs, the exorcism of Clarita Villanueva, and a mysterious screaming apparition. Check out thiswillscareyou.com for more and be sure to subscribe and review!
29: Selkies, Ghosts, and Talking to Aliens in Joshua Tree
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 78.6 MBMy guest is actress, filmmaker, and host of the Crying Behind Sunglasses Podcast, Katy Dolle! Katy's had many experiences with the paranormal, most notably the time she communicated with aliens in Joshua Tree and another time when she was able to speak with a ghost through journaling. I tell the tale of the Selkies, shapeshifting creatures who live in the sea as seals an on land as humans! thiswillscareyou.com
28: La Diablesse and Little Shop of Gore's Many Paranormal Experiences
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBMy guests this week are none other than Salina Kyle and Ryan Ward! They're Makeup FX Artists, Owners of Little Shop of Gore & Creators of Terror Market: A spooky themed pop-up shop in Los Angeles dedicated to showcasing & supporting local makers and small businesses. We talk about La Diablesse, a demonic woman from Trinidad's folklore who lures men to their death and Ryan and Salina's paranormal experiences - pre-cognition, ghosts, and a potential cryptid! thiswillscareyou.com
27: The Winchester Mystery House
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 54 minutes - 103 MBLucé Tomlin-Brenner is the host of It's Always Halloween & she's a comedian & filmmaker who joins me to talk about the Winchester Mystery House! We talk about the history, the ghosts, and Lucé's experience there. We discuss the types of places we would like to haunt, and how Sarah Winchester has been negatively seen in history - was she really a woman left helpless to paranormal forces? Or was she an eccentric wealthy person who suffered great trauma and wanted to have some fun? thiswill...
26: The St. Valentine's Day Massacre & A Teacher's Haunted House
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 69.5 MBMy guest is writer and director, GG Hawkins! GG tells the tales of the time she housesat for her teacher who lived in a haunted house AND when she recently saw some mysterious smoke. I tell the story of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre and the spirits who are known to still haunt the scene of the crime - and the apparition Al Capone allegedly saw. We also talk about many dogs, including the only witness to the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, a German Shepherd named Highball! thiswillsc...
26: The St. Valentine's Day Massacre & A Teacher's Haunted House
February 12, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 69.5 MBMy guest is writer and director, GG Hawkins! GG tells the tales of the time she housesat for her teacher who lived in a haunted house AND when she recently saw some mysterious smoke. I tell the story of the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre and the spirits who are known to still haunt the scene of the crime - and the apparition Al Capone allegedly saw. We also talk about many dogs, including the only witness to the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, a German Shepherd named Highball! thiswillsc...
25: The Bunny Man, Growing Up Haunted, and Peg Entwistle
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 100 MBJoining me for this episode is filmmaker, horror lover, Warwick Davis and Scream superfan, and one of my best friends, Joshua Tolby! I tell Josh about the Bunny Man of Virginia and we debate whether he's an urban legend or real life terror. Josh recounts his paranormal encounters - Ouija session gone wrong, a sleep demon, and an old man haunting his sister. He also covers the story of Peg Entwistle! Check out episode 8 for more on Peg and my guest's experience with her! thiswillscare...
24: The White Lady of Elysian Park and Legend of Black Aggie
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBComedian and DJ, Andy Iwancio, is on the show this week! We discuss the likelihood of The White Lady of Elysian Park - a headless ghost haunting the park near Dodger stadium! Andy talks legend of Black Aggie, a cursed grave statue that she made sure to visit while traveling. We also chat about other fun stuff like what we want people to leave at our future graves and ashes at Disney! Please rate/subscribe/review! thiswillscareyou.com
23: The Haunted Palace Theater & A Powerful Rendezvous During A Montana Hike
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 38 minutes - 71.9 MBThis week's episode features singer, actor, and voice over artist, Jenna Pastuszek! I told Jenna about the haunting of The Palace Theater on Broadway and she has some great actor insight on a few things, including why Judy Garland's ghost might still be hanging out by the stage door! Jenna talks about a powerful and unexpected rendezvous on a Montana afternoon hike. Jenna's cabaret tribute to Judy Garland, Get Happy!, will be available to view virtually at the end of Februa...
22: The Axeman of New Orleans and a Window Demon
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 56 minutes - 106 MBThis Will Scare You is a podcast about all things spooky, creepy, and unexplained! Comedy writer and generally haunted person Hayley Frazier is here this week to talk about her haunted life and the time she saw a demon in a hotel window. Fun! Host Shannon Brown tells the tale of the Axeman of New Orleans, a serial killer who terrorized the city in the early 1900s. Check out thiswillscareyou.com for merch and more! Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe.
21: The Haunting of Grauman's Chinese Theater and The Power of a Grandmother's Ring
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MBThis week I get to talk to producer, artist, and my friend, Katie Willert! You'll hear about the ghosts haunting Grauman's/Mann's/TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood and a little history on the theater. Katie tells two unbelievable stories in which she lost her grandmother's ring and got it back in unexplainable ways. Check out thiswillscareyou.com and be sure to rate/review/subscribe!
20: The Hand in The Window (Mexico) and The Woman Under the Floorboards (Maine)
January 01, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 96.9 MBIn this ep of This Will Scare You, host Shannon Brown tells the story of The Woman Under the Floorboards. Hannah was buried under the kitchen in the 1800s and you can still meet her today...if you dare. Paulina Carranza Renteria is a producer and screenwriter, originally from Mexico, currently based in Toronto, Ontario. She tells the tale of La mano en la reja, or the hand in the window. Leonor, the ghostly bride who died while waiting for rescue, still inhabits her home in Mexico and you...
19: Grýla the Icelandic Christmas Witch and the Southampton Big Foot
December 25, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 79 MBDeck the halls and lock your doors - this is the Christmas episode of This Will Scare You! You'll hear the story of Grýla the Icelandic Christmas Witch/Ogre, her Yule Lads, and her Yule Cat. Writer, performer, illustrator, cohost of Aw Crap, A Hellboy Podcast, and my guest this week, Kaitlin Thomson, talks about the time she saw the Southampton Bigfoot! Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe - and check out thiswillscareyou.com for more stuff.
18: The Most Haunted Building in Levittown, PA & The Time Michael Died (Almost)
December 18, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 110 MBMichael DeAngelo is an author and creator of the Tellest fantasy book series and table top game - he's also my guest this week! I tell Michael all about the most haunted building in Levittown, Pennsylvania...Bolton Mansion. Ghosts from the Civil War, full-body apparitions, and more activity can be found at this unassuming home from the 1600s. Michael talks about his many run ins with the paranormal, like the time he half died, his family seeing and hearing ghosts, and the spirit that liv...
17: Indiana House of 200 Demons & Shaan's Spooky Past
December 11, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.9 MBThis week I chat with Shaan Baig! He's a comedian, a writer and performer with The Get Brown, and the co-host of The Bollywood Boys podcast. Shaan hates scary stuff so I told him about the haunting and possession of the Ammons family in Indiana, how their house was determined to be home to 200 demons, and of course, why Zak Bagans now owns it. Shaan talks about the witch in the woods near his childhood home and the person or entity who passed through his old apartment. Find more at th...
17: Indiana House of 200 Demons & Shaan's Spooky Past
December 11, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 93.9 MBThis week I chat with Shaan Baig! He's a comedian, a writer and performer with The Get Brown, and the co-host of The Bollywood Boys podcast. Shaan hates scary stuff so I told him about the haunting and possession of the Ammons family in Indiana, how their house was determined to be home to 200 demons, and of course, why Zak Bagans now owns it. Shaan talks about the witch in the woods near his childhood home and the person or entity who passed through his old apartment. Find more at th...
16: Mothman and Unseen Forces
December 04, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBMy guest this week is the creator and host of Horror Movies and Beyond, Ivotres Littles! I tell Ivotres about the legend of the Mothman and we discuss his likelihood as well as letting people believe what they wanna believe...unless it's about the earth being flat. Ivotres tells some deeply personal stories that include ghosts, sleep paralysis, and a super strange dream. Check out thiswillscareyou.com for info and merch!
15: The Bridgewater Triangle, Seeing Ghosts, and Erick's Family Cemetery
November 27, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 96.8 MBOwners of The Bearded Lady's Mystic Museum, Erick and Kiko join me for episode 15! We talk about The Bridgewater Triangle - a mysterious stretch of Massachusetts where supernatural and unexplained things happen. Kiko shares her experiences with familiar apparitions and Erick talks about his time spent in a local cemetery as a teenager and his family ties to it! Fine more at thiswillscareyou.com!
14: The New Jersey Episode - The Watcher, The Jersey Devil, Ghosts, and Creeps
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis episode is brought to you by the very strange happenings in the state of New Jersey. I'm joined by Jersey natives Johnny Berchtold and Casey Bailey! I tell them about the unexplained, unsolved true crime story of The Watcher of 657 Boulevard. Johnny's got great stories about the Jersey Devil, and Casey sets the scene for us in her tales of the Jersey Devil, a ghost encounter, and some creeps who tried to get into her car. See if you can hear the spooky static during her ghost story ...
13: Fresno Nightcrawlers and Alien/Paranormal Experiences
November 13, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 75.8 MBThanks for joining for episode 13 on Friday the 13th! Val Douroux is a Comedian, Location Scout, and Producer of Electric Comedy Night. She’s a first time author with her book “B*tch Need Jesus” debuting as a #1 bestseller on Amazon Kindle and she's my guest this episode! I talk about the Fresno Nightcrawlers aka the cryptid best described as a walking pair of pants. Val has got spooky stories for days! She had an experience with an insect/alien/man creature and a ghostly feeling while ...
13: Fresno Nightcrawlers and Alien/Paranormal Experiences
November 13, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 75.8 MBThanks for joining for episode 13 on Friday the 13th! Val Douroux is a Comedian, Location Scout, and Producer of Electric Comedy Night. She’s a first time author with her book “B*tch Need Jesus” debuting as a #1 bestseller on Amazon Kindle and she's my guest this episode! I talk about the Fresno Nightcrawlers aka the cryptid best described as a walking pair of pants. Val has got spooky stories for days! She had an experience with an insect/alien/man creature and a ghostly feeling while ...
12: The Scottish Mackenzie Poltergeist and A Dog That Sees Ghosts
November 06, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 76.6 MBWe travel to Scotland (in our minds) to discuss George Mackenzie, his terrible deeds as a lawyer in the 1600s, and how he terrorizes the Greyfriar's Kirkyard as a poltergeist to this day. I'm joined by Laura Manasewich, a comedian/performer and the co-host of Pinky Promise - A Podcast About Growing Up! She tells the story about the time her dog took commands from a ghost...or was it? Find more on thiswillscareyou.com and Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
11: The Gates to Hell aka Stull Cemetery and Child Ghosts that Follow Morgan
October 30, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 100 MBJoining us this evening is Morgan Swank, a seasoned TV writer and producer and CEO of a genre-based production company! We discuss our Mischief Night experiences and I tell Morgan about The Gates to Hell aka Stull Cemetery in Kansas. Is it really a haunted portal to hell?! Morgan tells us about the time she played with a Ouija board in a southern cemetery which may have led to a lifelong haunting that people in her life can corroborate. Find more on thiswillscareyou.com and Instagram, ...
10: The Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney Hill and A Skeptic's Paranormal(?) Experiences
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 89.8 MBWriter, podcast producer, and co-host of the Star Trek Discovery Podcast, Myrriah Gossett is here for episode 10! We discuss the 1961 abduction of Betty and Barney Hill, the ghost/shadow person/burglar who Myrriah saw as a child, and her experience as a spooky tour guide. Lots of spooky stuff and speculation! Find more on thiswillscareyou.com and Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
9: The Haunted Shanley Hotel, Walking Corpse Syndrome, and Creepy Urban Exploring
October 16, 2020 15:41 - 51 minutes - 96 MBGreetings freaks! Lindsay Rootare - horror film actress, writer and host of the podcast, The Hand Me Up Club - joins to tell us about her incredibly cool experience with ghosts at The Shanley hotel and what happens during her urban exploring expeditions! I tell you all about Walking Corpse Syndrome aka Cotard Syndrome. Find more on thiswillscareyou.com and Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
8: Our First Female Cryptid (The Soucouyant) and Erin's Experience with Ghosts
October 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBWe chat with Erin Carere, star of the upcoming HBO documentary/film hybrid, Alabama Snake. I tell Erin about the Soucouyant, a shapeshifting vampiric hag fueled by demon powers! Yay for female cryptids! Erin recounts the tale of the time she saw a ghost in the Hollywood hills that she believes to be Peg Entwistle. And the time she saw her dad in a barn, but it wasn’t her dad. And the time I may have seen ghosts? And the time her ex saw a knight. Just listen, okay? Find more on thiswi...
7: Skeletons at Disney, A Mummy in Long Beach, and Ghosts in Angelina's House
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBWe talk about the skeletons (formerly) used as props on Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride and how Elmer McCurdy went from outlaw to mummified theme park decor. Actor, writer, and producer Angelina Ramirez talks about her many, many experiences with ghosts in her home and how a few of them told her to leave at the right time. Sadly I did have some audio issues on this one and I appreciate your understanding my spooky friends! Find more on thiswillscareyou.com and Instagram, Tw...
6: The Rougarou and Firsthand Ghost, Alien, and Premonition Experiences
September 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIn this episode, I share scary stories with Anastasia Washington, a comedian, writer, podcaster, and paranormal investigator. I tell her the legend of The Rougarou, a Louisiana werewolf; and stories about documented werewolves in French history. Anastasia shares her personal experiences with ghosts and aliens, how she became certified in cryptozoology and paranormal studies, and other generally creepy stories! You can find this podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to check t...
5: Scrying Gone Wrong and A Toy Stealing, Gum Chewing Ghost
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBWhat if the person you saw in the mirror was you, but different? What if that you could affect things outside of the mirror? Shannon reads scary stories of scrying gone wrong. Comedian and photographer, Nick Dee joins us to talk about their experience with the ghost of an old woman in their childhood home and an aggressive male entity in their college apartment. Visit thiswillscareyou.com for more info.
4: The Pennsylvania Hex House Murder and A New Jersey Haunting
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe discuss the Pennsylvania Hex House Murder, Pennsylvania Dutch Powwowing, and attempt to see if Shannon is hexed via egg scan. Allie, Julia, and their mom Lisa talk about the haunted home in their family - a three story Victorian Italianate style haunted house in a borough that was founded in the 18th century. We also discuss the witchy tendencies that run in their family. You can find this podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to check the socials for This Will Scare You ...
3: The Comedy Store Haunting
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 67.8 MBThe glitz and glamour of 1940s Hollywood, the comedy strike of the 70s, full body apparitions, voices, growls - what doesn't this episode have? I'm joined by comedians Frank Castillo and Jay Light to discuss the history and hauntings of The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Content warning for discussion of suicide.
2: The Dybbuk Box, Post Malone's Curse, and A Haunting in Mexico
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 56.4 MBLaura tells the tale of the shapeshifting female apparition her mother saw as a child in Mexico and we reminisce about the time we saw a shadow person - or did we? We then talk about The Dybbuk Box, a haunted wine cabinet containing a demonic entity. Shannon tells Laura about the story behind The Dybbuk Box and they discuss Post Malone's misfortune after his encounter with it.
1: Doppelgängers and A Ghost at The Lizzie Borden House
August 18, 2020 17:35 - 32 minutes - 62.5 MBImagine you saw a friend or even your partner...but something was off about them. Maybe it’s their clothes, or the way they walk. Maybe they just look right through you. The next thing you know, the REAL person walks in the room-- what was the creature you just saw? My topic this episode is doppelgängers. Comedian and host of A Touch From The Past, Jen Curcio joins to talk about her ghostly experience at the Lizzie Borden House. You can find this podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Po...