Mom, I'm Scared

Trail Terrors

This week, Mom shares some skin-crawling encounters people have experienced while out on trails, hiking, and camping. If you’re an avid outdoor enthusiast listening… hopefully this episode doesn’t stop you from packing up your gear and lacing up your hiking boots. But you may know better than anyone, the woods are peaceful and the perfect place to escape…. until they aren’t. Have some scary hiking or camping stories of your own that would be fun to share? Email us at ⁠momimscaredpod@gmail.com⁠ [momimscaredpod@gmail.com] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@momimscaredpod]! Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Shadow People

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night and thought you saw someone standing in the corner of your room? This week, Becca dives into the terrifying phenomenon of shadow people — the dark, human-like figures that thousands of people claim to see lurking in doorways, bedrooms, and hallways. From sleep paralysis encounters to stories of the infamous Hat Man, we’re talking about the kinds of shadow people out there, what they’re like, and the chilling experiences that leave people convinced they saw them. Photos from this episode can be found here [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] Have spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠momimscaredpod@gmail.com⁠ [momimscaredpod@gmail.com] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@momimscaredpod]! Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Mothman

In 1966, people in the small town of Point Pleasant began reporting something terrifying lurking in the shadows — a massive winged creature with glowing red eyes. This week, Mom dives into the legend of the Mothman: the first sightings, the panic that spread through town, strange paranormal encounters, and the tragic disaster forever tied to the creature’s name. Was it a warning? A cryptid? Or just mass hysteria? Over 50 years later, people are still trying to figure out what was really seen in Point Pleasant. Photos from this episode can be found here [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] Have spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠momimscaredpod@gmail.com⁠ [momimscaredpod@gmail.com] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@momimscaredpod]! Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Old Idaho Pen

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 here [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] Have spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠momimscaredpod@gmail.com⁠ [momimscaredpod@gmail.com] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@momimscaredpod]! Original music by the amazing Goldmyth

Synanon

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 here [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] Have spooky stories or specific topics you want to hear us dive into? Email us at ⁠momimscaredpod@gmail.com⁠ [momimscaredpod@gmail.com] 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 [https://www.instagram.com/momimscaredpod/] & TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@momimscaredpod]! Original music by the amazing Goldmyth