50 States of Madness

50 States of Madness

Author: 50statesofmadness Language: English Episodes: 156
There’s a particular chill that comes from standing in an empty place where life once pulsed, a feeling Shannon and Gina chase down across the country. 50 States of Madness is their audio travelogue from the road, a deeply researched yet personal dive into the forgotten and the eerie in every corner of America. Each episode is anchored by a location they’ve actually walked through, whether it’s the sun-bleached boards of a ghost town, the silent halls of an abandoned asylum, or the site of a historical true crime that still whispers to the present. This isn’t just a recitation of spooky tales; it’s a conversation about the layers of history, culture, and human nature that create these haunting legacies. You’ll hear the crunch of gravel under their boots, the wind through broken windows, and the genuine curiosity in their discussions as they piece together why these stories endure. The podcast naturally blends travelogue with historical deep-dive, making it as much about understanding a place’s soul as it is about the shiver down your spine. For a fuller picture of their journeys, their companion YouTube channel offers the visuals from these expeditions, but the audio experience is designed to transport you right into the passenger seat for every strange mile.
Episodes
Bonny Lee Bakley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
On this episode we talk about the life and murder of Bonny Lee Bakley. We briefly discuss her childhood and her struggle to be "famous", her ten marriages, and then we dig deeper into the relationships she had with Chris…
Rebecca Schaeffer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
On this week's episode we discuss actress Rebecca Schaeffer, who in July 1989 was brutally murdered in the foyer of her apartment building by a man named John Bardo, who had been stalking her and other celebrities for ye…
Kate Morgan and the Haunting of the Hotel del Coronado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:24
This week we are talking about the haunting of the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Kate Morgan was a 24 year old who visited the hotel back in 1892 and committed suicide with a revolver on the hotel steps. Does she stil…
Scott and Laci Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:45
This week we're trying something new. We're calling it "Shooting the sh*t with Shannon and Gina" We will be discussing the Scott and Laci Peterson case. Instead of telling the story, we sit down and talk about our feelin…
The Real Natural Born Killers: Charles Starkweather and Carol Fugate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:28
Join s as we talk about the killing spree that 19 year old Charles Starkweather went on allegedly with his 14 year old girlfriend, Carol Fugate. From December 1957 until his capture in January 1958, he killed 10 people f…
The Haunted Whaley House San Diego [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:08
Join us as we travel to San Diego and take a paranormal investigative tour of the Haunted Whaley House. We dive into the history of Thomas Whaley and his family and talk about the tragedies he had to endure on the West C…
Lego Murder Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:55
This week on part 2 of The Lego Murder, Dan and Gina are missing their co-hosts Heidi and Shannon, BUT they are joined by Lucille Johnson's daughter, Shirley England (who was the one who found Lucille's body), and her gr…
The Lego Murder - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:29
On this weeks episode we are joined by our friends Dan and Heidi of Rare From Radio. We discuss the 1991 murder of Lucille Johnson. In February 1991, Lucille Johnson was brutally murdered by John Sansing. This case went…
Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:53
On this weeks episode of 50 States of Madness, we discuss the murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena and how their families fought to change the laws for victim's families. Follow us and subscribe:Instagram @50sta…
California's Craziest Cults [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:33
Join us as we talk about some of the craziest cults that either began here or lived temporarily here right in our backyard. A couple you may of heard of...The Source lead by Father Yod; the Divine Order of the Royal Arms…