Mom, I'm Scared

This week, Becca takes us inside the Old Idaho State Penitentiary — a prison built in the 1800s that held some of Idaho’s most dangerous criminals for over 100 years.From brutal conditions and prison riots to attempted escapes and notorious inmates, the prison’s dark history still lingers inside its sandstone walls.What started as a single cell house eventually became one of the most infamous prisons in the West… and many people believe some of its former inmates never really left.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

This week, Mom tells the story of something right in her backyard - Synanon — the organization that started as a drug rehabilitation program, but slowly transformed into something far more disturbing.What began with the goal of helping people recover eventually became known for strict control, intense group tactics, and a leader whose power continued to grow unchecked.From “The Game” to the group’s increasingly bizarre and dangerous behavior, Synanon’s story has become one of the most infamous cult-like organizations in American history.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Something crashed in the New Mexico desert in 1947.Depending on who you ask, it was a weather balloon… a secret military experiment… or something not from this world.This week, Becca reveals her secret obsession — aliens — and dives into the story of Roswell. What was first reported as a “flying disc” was quickly taken back by the military, replaced with a much more ordinary explanation.But the story didn’t end there.Over the years, witness accounts, government statements, and conspiracy theories have only added more questions. Often considered one of the first modern conspiracy theories, people have debated for decades what really crashed near Roswell… and whether the truth has been hidden ever since.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

This week, Mom tells the story of the Amityville house — one of the most infamous hauntings in America.She dives into the history of Ronald DeFeo Jr., who murdered his entire family at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, Long Island… and what may have followed in that house after.After the DeFeo family murders, the Lutz family moved in, but they didn’t stay long. What they experienced inside has been questioned, debated, and retold for decades.A brutal crime.A new family.And a story that still leaves people wondering what was real.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

You might be putting your dolls in the attic after this one.Becca dives into the story of Annabelle — the doll that’s been locked away for decades after terrifying its owners and catching the attention of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.Then Mom introduces us to Robert the Doll, a mischievous little icon who’s been blamed for everything from accidents to nightmares… and is still getting apology letters to this day.Tell me you don’t want to go visit both of these precious little dolls immediately.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

This week, we’re sharing some of our favorite urban legends.Mom tells the story of the Bunny Man — a terrifying figure said to haunt a bridge in Virginia, with sightings, strange encounters, and a history that’s as eerie as it is unclear. A story that’s been passed around for decades — and after hearing it, you might never look at someone in a bunny suit on Halloween the same way again.Then Becca takes on Bloody Mary… the mirror legend you probably heard about — and maybe even tried — at a sleepover when you were younger. Packed in a bathroom with your friends, half-laughing, half-terrified, hoping you don’t see anything… or maybe hoping you do.From dark roads and shadowy figures…to candles, mirrors, and names you shouldn’t say out loud…Some things are better left alone.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

We’re sleeping with our eyes open for this one, because we’re checking into some haunted hotels for this week’s episode.Becca takes us to the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. With a dark past tied to Norman Baker, the hotel is said to have lingering spirits — including the infamous “doctor” himself. With more ghosts than you can count, it’s often named one of the most haunted hotels in America… yet the charm of the town, the beauty of the springs, and the mystery of the hotel keep guests coming back.Mom tells us about Chicago’s Congress Plaza Hotel — around for over 130 years, and some of its historic guests may have never left. Infamous figures like Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Al Capone have all stayed there. During WWII, the hotel was even used as a training facility. Today, guests can check in and decide for themselves if they’re brave enough to visit its most haunted room… Room 441.Photos from this episode can be found hereHave spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider following, rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Mom’s been waiting for this one…This week, we’re diving into one of the most iconic cryptids of all time — Bigfoot.From chilling experiences deep in the woods to the countless sightings reported across North America, we explore the legend of Sasquatch and the stories that keep people questioning what’s really out there.From Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin’s iconic footage to the Sierra Sounds — and even Boy Scout encounters — let’s see if Mom can convince you they’re out there.Sierra SoundsPatterson-Gimlin FilmHave spooky stories or Big Foot encounters of your own? Specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

This week, Becca steals the mic to tell the story of the Yosemite Killer — a case that shattered the sense of safety in one of the most beautiful places in the country.Carole and Juli Sund, Silvina Pelosso, and Joie Armstrong fell victim to a man no one expected… a quiet hotel handyman who was hiding something far darker beneath the surface.What began as a family trip to Yosemite quickly turned into a nightmare, leaving a community in shock and a family searching for answers.A reminder that even the most peaceful places can hold unimaginable danger.Photos from this episode can be found on our Instagram here.Have spooky stories or encounters of your own? Specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

This week we’re swapping abandoned ghost town stories - and after listening, you’ll be searching for the closest one near you to explore.Rachael keeps it close to home, sharing the story of Bodie, California, a once-booming Gold Rush town that now sits frozen in time as one of the most famous ghost towns in the American West.Becca heads to Bannack, Montana, another former Gold Rush town, where vigilante citizens and outlaw gangs once brought chaos to the frontier. Today, the preserved town still stands and it feels like some people never left.Photos from this episode can be found on our Instagram here.Have spooky stories or encounters of your own? Specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.If you enjoy our show, please consider rating and reviewing on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and following us on Instagram & TikTok!Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the darker history of places close to home.Becca tells the story of Texas’s first — and possibly America’s first — serial killer, known as the Midnight Assassin or Servant Girl Annihilator, who terrorized Austin in the 1880s.Rachael explores The Bastille, an old western county jail that now sits abandoned, with many claiming it’s one of the most haunted buildings in the area.Photos from this episode can be found on our Instagram here.Have spooky stories or encounters of your own? Specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠New episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Welcome to the very first episode of Mom, I’m Scared.In this debut episode, we’re talking about what truly keeps us up at night - all while pushing through mom's classic technical difficulties.Mom dives into The Strangers and the chilling real-life inspiration behind the film, while Becca explores the unsettling legend of the Black-Eyed Children and the encounters that have left people terrified.Have spooky stories or encounters of your own? Specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at [email protected] episodes are released every Wednesday at 12am PST/3AM EST.Music by the amazing Goldmyth