State of the Unknown | True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore
Hosted by Robert Barber, State of the Unknown is a cinematic podcast exploring true paranormal stories, haunted history, and American folklore.
Each episode uncovers a forgotten corner of the country — where eerie legends, strange encounters, and dark myths refuse to stay buried. From haunted highways to cryptid encounters, these are the stories that blur the line between truth and legend.
New full episodes every other week, with short stories and special features in between.
If you believe some mysteries were never meant to be solved, you’ve found the right place.
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State of the Unknown | True Paranormal Stories, Haunted History, and American Folklore
Promo: The Real Conjuring Stories Are Coming This October
This October, State of the Unknown presents a special haunted series: the true stories behind The Conjuring movies.
Join host Robert Barber as we dive into the real cases Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated — the ones that became the inspiration for The Conjuring: Last Rites, Annabelle, The Devil Made Me Do It, and The Conjuring 2. From the Smurl Haunting in Pennsylvania to the infamous Enfield Poltergeist, we’ll separate fact from Hollywood and uncover the chilling truth behind the Conjuring universe.
Follow State of the Unknown wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a single haunted story this October.
State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast tracing the haunted highways, forgotten folklore, and unexplained phenomena across America’s 50 states.
👁️🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday — with full-length stories every other week, and shorter mini tales in between.
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