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America's Scaryland

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Just 2 dudes who are fascinated by the paranormal. We bring you a podcast filled with experiences of the unexplained from Wisconsin.
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Probing 32: Good and Evil and Stuff

America's Scaryland Mar 15, 2023

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Probing 32: Good and Evil and Stuff

Probing 32: Good and Evil and Stuff

Hey there people. Welcome back to another episode of what is your deal Wisconsin? This week Nic and Jake sit down again with good old friend of the show Blair to discuss the ideas behind good and evil. Is it Wisconsin? Is it human nature? Who knows but we're talking about it. Join America's Scaryland and see if you can figure it out. Hope you studied, there will be a test at the end.

Mar 15, 202301:06:46
Chills and Thrills 2: Father Alfred Kunz

Chills and Thrills 2: Father Alfred Kunz

Hey it's another Chills and Thrills. This week Nic and Jake learn about the mystery of the last days of Father Alfred Kunz. A murder that rocked the small Wisconsin town of Dane for decades. 

Mar 09, 202359:56
Probing 31: Doveland, WI

Probing 31: Doveland, WI

Have you ever heard of a town called Doveland, WI? That is the questioned that brought Nic and Jake here this week. Can a whole town of people disappear? Join the boys as they dive into what and where Doveland may be. Is there a missing piece to the map of America's Scaryland? 

Mar 02, 202357:25
Probing 30: Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Probing 30: Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Welcome back folks to another episode of America's Scaryland. The boys are joined again this week by Orin and Jennie over at The Framework. This time they are bringing a personal story. Bulk up for this one friends, there are ghosts, shadow people, flannel men, and something far worse. Join Nic and Jake as The Framework spins a yarn and the boys reflect on things that go bump in the night.
Feb 22, 202301:23:50
Chills and Thrills 1: What happened to Laurie Depies

Chills and Thrills 1: What happened to Laurie Depies

Welcome to the first episode of Chills and Thrills. A mystery series brought to you by America's Scaryland. Each week Nic and Jake will be discussing some unsolved mysteries from around Wisconsin that are still without resolution. This week the boys are talking about a woman who vanished from an apartment parking lot over 30 years ago and was never seen again. During the following decades her case got tied to two potential serial killers and a man who worked in the same mall. So join us for a chill talk about about a thrilling case and help try to answer What happened to Laurie Depies.

Feb 15, 202357:58
Probing 29: Ed Gein pt 2

Probing 29: Ed Gein pt 2

Hello all. Nic and Jake back again this week with Ashley to finish up our little chat about the inspiration behind most of the 20th century's Hollywood boogeymen and local handyman, Ed Gein. Grab some pork and beans, turn off the lights and make sure you stay out of Momma's room this week on America's Scaryland
Feb 01, 202352:44
Probing 28: Ed Gein pt 1

Probing 28: Ed Gein pt 1

In the middle of America is the heartland, in the middle that is the dairy land, and in the middle of that we find what has been described as the cold dead heart of Wisconsin. In the 1950's that heart was home to one of the most influential pop culture figures to ever live. His story brought us Psycho, Leatherface, and Buffalo Bill. So join Nic, Jake and special guest Ashley as we get to know America's Scaryland's biggest momma's boy. Ed Gein.
Jan 25, 202346:52
Probing 27: Dik-diks and Meteorites

Probing 27: Dik-diks and Meteorites

What's that in the sky? A bird? A plane? A muscular British man? No it's a big rock from outer space! This episode of America's Scaryland the dudes are joined once again by Blair from parts unknown to talk about flying space stuff and the effects they have when parking in Wisconsin. Keep looking up and don't put ketchup on it you don't know where it's been. 

Jan 18, 202301:01:04
Probing 26: Question Everything w/ The Framework

Probing 26: Question Everything w/ The Framework

Hey yo. Welcome to America's Scaryland. This week Nic and Jake are joined by The Framework UFO Research center. So if you like cryptids and ghosts and cricket than join us for this cozy little chat. Also don't admit if you like cricket. Also check out The Framework UFO Research center and remember question everything.
Jan 11, 202301:12:02
Probing 25: What a Weird Weird Wilderness

Probing 25: What a Weird Weird Wilderness

Hey there folks. Nic and Jake are back with another spooky fun episode of America's Scaryland. This week the dudes are joined by Heidi from the Weird Wilderness Podcast. We have a great little sit down and chat with her about the podcast, some personal experiences and what is truly wrong with Wisconsin. Thanks again to Heidi and check out the Weird Wilderness podcast.
Jan 04, 202301:09:39
Pre-Covid Episode 9: Weary Road pt 3

Pre-Covid Episode 9: Weary Road pt 3

Holidays have come and gone so get set for the conclusion of the trifecta of trips down Weary Road. Will Nic and Jake finally catch a glimpse of Old Man Weary? Hop in the the car and find out this week in America's Scaryland.

Dec 28, 202201:07:05
Probing 24: Santa and Friends

Probing 24: Santa and Friends

Happy Holidays out there everyone and welcome to America's Scaryland. This week Nic and Jake are joined by Ohio Cornman himself Justin England from Cryptids of the Corn, if you haven't go check those dudes out for some crypt-tastic good times. The 3 not so wisemen sit down to talk the spooky fun side of Winter themed holidays and the tales parents told their kids to keep them in line. It gets a lot worse than coal in the stockings so grab some hot chocolate and make sure you've been good this year cause that ain't a caroler outside.
Dec 21, 202201:34:28
Pre-Covid Epidsode 8: Weary Road pt 2

Pre-Covid Epidsode 8: Weary Road pt 2

Welcome back to the second installment of the Weary Road pre-covid adventures of Nic and Jake. We take our second trip to the haunted highway in search of old man weary and any signs of his old house. The car finally stops here and the dudes are joined by a guest. Don't stop on the bridge and keep the engine running when you're cruisin America's Scaryland.
Dec 15, 202201:18:11
Pre-Covid Episode 7: Weary Road Ghost pt 1

Pre-Covid Episode 7: Weary Road Ghost pt 1

Hey there peoples. Due again to some sickness and schedule issues here at the Scaryland, Nic and Jake were unable to get a new episode ready this week so we are diving back into some Pre-Covid episodes. This is the first of a three part series the dudes did on the haunted Weary road just out side Evansville, WI. There is some lore, some jokes, and some scared Nic so buckle up for another cruise on the backroads of America's Scaryland.
Dec 08, 202245:48
Probing 23: Coral Lorenzen v. General Miles

Probing 23: Coral Lorenzen v. General Miles

Welcome back folks. As the winter months slowly freeze Wisconsin Nic and Jake sit down to talk about the mother of UFO research and Wisconsin resident Coral Lorenzen. The dudes sit down for a brief study on the woman responsible for starting APRO which helped birth MUFON and normalize most of the History Channels programing today. Sit back and point your eyes toward the sky as we go in search of mistaken weather balloons. 

Dec 01, 202257:41
Probing 22: Hotel Mom

Probing 22: Hotel Mom

Welcome one and all to this week's trip to America's Scaryland. On this episode Nic and Jake are joined by Blair once more bringing another spooky ghost story. Hotels are seen as fun, relaxing places used for getting away but some hotels don't leave their past behind them. Blair has a haunted hotel story for the boys and we can fully say this episode is mother approved. 

Nov 23, 202201:07:43
Probing 21: Who let the Dogmen out?

Probing 21: Who let the Dogmen out?

Good morning everyone. Welcome to another fun filled episode of America's Scaryland. This week Nic and Jake are joined by Shayn and Ghost from Bizarre Encounters. Join our little quartet as we talk the Michigan Dogman and other mid-west human-canine hybrids. This was a fun chat. Enjoy the episode and after go check out Bizarre Encounters on all podcast platforms.
Nov 16, 202201:01:50
Probing 20: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt3

Probing 20: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt3

This is it guys. The 3rd and final hour of our story of Jeffrey Dahmer. It's been a crazy few weeks with lots of murders and lots of Nic not enjoying himself. So join America's Scaryland as we wrap up our probings into Dahmer, the Milwaukee Cannibal.

Nov 02, 202201:15:10
Probing 19: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt2

Probing 19: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt2

Welcome back to hour number 2 of our chat about Wisconsin local and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer. Nic and Jake are back joined once again by Ashley as they keep on keeping on through the middle part of Dahmer's life and start to discuss what Jeff did when living with his grandmother. Grab a beer and some chocolate and join America's Scaryland for Jeffrey Dahmer the second part.
Oct 26, 202201:01:36
Probing 18: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt1

Probing 18: Jeffrey Dahmer Pt1

Buckle up there folks this one is going to be a mess. Join Nic and Jake with special Guest Ashley as they get to part 1 of a 3 part series on the Milwaukee Cannibal himself Jeffrey Dahmer. In this first episode the gang dives into Jeff's early life and military career as well as his first murder. Nic did not enjoy this trip down Wisconsin true crime history but hopefully you will. 

Oct 19, 202201:00:42
Clerkin Around 1: A Man and A Taco Bar

Clerkin Around 1: A Man and A Taco Bar

What starts as an ordinary deep dive into The Beast of Bray Road documentary quickly take a U-turn into Humorsville when we invite the always great Clerkin on board. Let's see if we can hold it all together as Nic and Jake along with The Clerkin  tackle a slew of paranormal topics and ideas. Just remember with this one we are just clerkin around

Oct 05, 202201:00:37
Probing 17: Men in Black II

Probing 17: Men in Black II

Hello there. Nic and Jake are back for the second half of their talk with Cryptids of the Corn on the MIB phenomenon. Is it real? Do we need to start tracking sales of plain black suits? Yeah probably. Let's get into it. 

Sep 28, 202201:19:26
Probing 16: Men In Black pt. 1 Featuring: Cryptids of the Corn

Probing 16: Men In Black pt. 1 Featuring: Cryptids of the Corn

America's Cryptid Candy Cornland here coming at you with a fun little dive into the world of the MIB and we aren't talking the good guys dressed in black. Join Nic and Jake as they sit down with Justin and Jay from Cryptids of the Corn to get into who or what or even when is being sent to stop the spread of the secret knowledge of the universe or something like that. 

Sep 21, 202201:00:51
Probing 15: Cruisin' for Paradise

Probing 15: Cruisin' for Paradise

Hey folks welcome back to America's Scaryland. This week the boys are joined by a special guest in Ashley the Eye Surgeon and take a trip down Paradise Road near Jefferson, WI. This road is known for strange sights and strange sounds and this caught Nic and Jake's attention. It's another haunted road and another off the rails adventure. Buckle up and keep your eyes open.

Sep 14, 202258:22
Probing 14: Beast of an Interview

Probing 14: Beast of an Interview

America's Scaryland sit down with Donna and Jackie who together have been searching for the paranormal side of Wisconsin. This week they were kind enough to sit down with us and share some of their experiences along with some photos they got of the Beast of Bray road. So sit back and enjoy this little chat and go hit up the Beast of Bray Road Facebook page run by Donna and check out all the pics and videos they have. 

Sep 07, 202201:02:38
Pre-Covid Episode 6: Clap if you believe

Pre-Covid Episode 6: Clap if you believe

Got one more pre-covid episode coming this week. Journey with Nic and Jake as they explore the myths and legends surrounding the tiny creatures known as Fairies. Just remember every time someone says they don't believe in fairies somewhere one falls dead...but sometimes that may not be a bad thing.

Aug 31, 202253:52
Probing 13: Ghosts in the Woods?

Probing 13: Ghosts in the Woods?

Happy Wednesday everyone out there. This week Nic and Jake are happy to welcome friend of the show Blair on to tell us some spooky stories from the wood in Northern Wisconsin. Her stories run the gambit from strange possible creatures to ghostly horses and unseen drummers in the night. Get ready for stories of things that go bump in the night when you're alone in the woods of America's Scaryland. 

Aug 24, 202201:00:51
Pre-Covid Episode 5: Fact or Fiction The Hodag

Pre-Covid Episode 5: Fact or Fiction The Hodag

Hey there everybody. Got another pre-covid episode. This week Nic and Jake jump into one of the most famous cryptids in Wisconsin. This little guy has a whole town that keeps his legend alive from their school mascot to the doors on the police cars. So hang on as we head to the northern town of Rhinelander in search of the Hodag.
Aug 17, 202248:33
Probing 12: Haunted Corn

Probing 12: Haunted Corn

Got a good one here today folks. Nic and Jake are joined by one half of the Cryptids of the Corn podcast Justin England to talk about Justin's haunted childhood home. They gents chat all about the things that went bump in the night when Mr. England was a kid all the way up to some recent spooky happenings, they also touch on some Bigfoot as you do when talking ghosts. 

Aug 10, 202201:25:25
Probing 11: The Saga of the Goatman Pt 3

Probing 11: The Saga of the Goatman Pt 3

Ok, hey there. So this is it folks. This is the end of the saga of the Goatman. 3 hours in and we finally get to the end of our journey into this strange cryptid. Thanks for sticking it out and enjoy a couple of tired Wisconsin dudes mid-west goodbying the Goatman.

Aug 03, 202201:06:19
Probing 10: Greatman pt 2

Probing 10: Greatman pt 2

Hey welcome back to the continuation of America's Scaryland chases a goat-dude. Spoiler there will be a part 3 so get hyped and stuff.

Jul 27, 202201:05:19
Pre-Covid Episode 4: Whitewater Witches pt2

Pre-Covid Episode 4: Whitewater Witches pt2

Hey since we had to resort to uploading an old episode this week figured we would do you a solid and share both parts. So here is part 2 of our trip to Whitewater, WI. 

Jul 22, 202201:06:40
Pre-Covid Episode 3: Whitewater Witches

Pre-Covid Episode 3: Whitewater Witches

Morning everybody. So Jake got himself sick so you get another Pre-covid era episode of America's Scaryland. We traveled to Whitewater, WI to check out the spooky witch stuff there. 

Jul 20, 202252:04
Probing 9: Greatest Of All Time-Man Pt1

Probing 9: Greatest Of All Time-Man Pt1

Hello there friends and foes welcome to the first part of a little series here on America's Scaryland chatting about the Goatman of Wisconsin. This week the boys tackle a high said to be haunted by joggers and cats and then they step into the legend of the Hooved-one stacking the South Eastern parts of the state.  

Jul 13, 202251:31
Probing 8: Tick Tock Oregon Clock

Probing 8: Tick Tock Oregon Clock

There's only so many ways to say hello, so Hi. This week Nic and Jake head to a home that has been giving the people that live there the creep-eye. They got ghostly cries from an unseen child, moving plates, odd bumps in the night, and a vanishing phone so the boys head over and try to annoy the spectral being into showing itself on this week's probing into America's Scaryland. 

Jul 06, 202258:56
Probing 7: Hell's Swamp Ground

Probing 7: Hell's Swamp Ground

Well hello all welcome to another fun filled episode of America's Scaryland. This week Nic and Jake went on a little road trip to southeast Wisconsin in search of ghosts but found some wild cryptids instead. Avon, WI is home to spirits, mafia history, murder and dogmen so put on some bug spray and lace up your boots this one is a bit of a hike.

Jun 29, 202201:00:14
Pre-Covid Episode 2: Dawson's Boat

Pre-Covid Episode 2: Dawson's Boat

Hey there everyone! So this week we're going to be tossing you another Pre-Covid episode of America's Scaryland. This one is more goof than spook but it's a good one. So grab your ticket and come aboard as we talk about the Titanic and time travel. 

Jun 22, 202246:17
Probing 6: Giant Rant

Probing 6: Giant Rant

Shh...We're talking about Giants and the conspiracies behind them. Hang out with Nic and Jake as they talk world history, tiny houses, and the future of ladders. Check out this episode of America's Scaryland before it goes in the basement....Duh

Jun 15, 202256:34
Pre-Covid Episode 1: Mineral Point Vampire

Pre-Covid Episode 1: Mineral Point Vampire

Hey there everyone. So Jake went and got himself sick and he wasn't able to get the new episode this week done. He has been formally shamed and written up by the powers that be. Not wanting to go silent for a week, America's Scaryland is bringing you an episode from the pre-covid days as Nic and Jake check out Mineral Point in search of a bloodsucker. Be warned this was the very first episode ever recorded so audio isn't perfect and there is some foul language. Enjoy!?

Jun 08, 202255:50
Probing 5: Sky Deep

Probing 5: Sky Deep

Heys and Hellos there everyone. This a different kind of episode of America's Scaryland as Nic, Jake, and Mikey sit down and cover range of topics so wide they needed the whole sky for it. The guys get into aliens and space travel then jump to time travel and life after death. So pull up a chair, grab a warm blank, and expand your view with us as we sit on top of the Wisconsin world.

Jun 01, 202201:11:33
Probing 4: A walk in the Corn

Probing 4: A walk in the Corn

Well hey there. Welcome back to America's Scaryland do we have a good show for you this week. What happens when you mix Bigfoot with Corn? He gets full but what do you get when you mix a couple of guys from Ohio with a love of cryptids and some guys full of cheese and beer? You get America's Scaryland sitting down with Justin and Jay from Cryptids of the Corn, an Ohio based duo trying to find answers to what's stalking out in the wilderness of the Buckeye State. Not a great joke but they're cool.

May 25, 202201:06:42
Probing 3: The Mothman Cometh

Probing 3: The Mothman Cometh

Have you seen any big, jacked, winged people out there? Could this creature be the bringer of bad omens and disaster? Is it just a big bird? Who knows, but on this probing into America's Scaryland, Nic, Jake and special guest Mikey "Michael" Mic'd just in case cross the bridge in search of Mothman. 

May 18, 202258:15
Probing 2: Welcome to Troll Country

Probing 2: Welcome to Troll Country

Well hello there. As the warm weather rolls in and we celebrate Mother's Day and Star Wars, America's Scaryland takes a short trip to the Troll capital of the world. Nic and Jake head to Mt. Horeb Wisconsin to walk the famous Troll Way and take in the local charm. If you've never been to Mt Horeb, Go! But first sit back and learn a thing or two about the myths and legends surrounding what we know of today as Trolls. Some are small with spikey hair, a few are on the internet, others are the size of mountains but all of them will vote Jake for Mayor. 

May 11, 202259:42
Probing 1: Spiritual Warfare

Probing 1: Spiritual Warfare

Hey there folks! The boys are back. After 2 long years hiding inside from Covid, Nic and Jake are braving the new world in search of the spooky and just plain odd. In this new probing follow along as the guys explore the old TB Hospital in the state capital of Madison, WI. Do the staff and patients still walk the grounds or is it just hogwash? Find out with America's Scaryland. 

May 04, 202201:13:03
The Return Trailer

The Return Trailer

Hey folks the Wisconsin Boys are coming back May 4th. Get ready and stuff.

Apr 15, 202200:31