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
"Make it Stop"
Captured in the Surgeon’s Room—the space adjacent to the Asylum on Madison Seminary’s top floor—this EVP contains two brief whispers. The first, audible at approximately 1 second, appears to say “make it stop.” A second utterance occurs near 6 seconds, though the words are unclear.
What do you think it's saying? Let me know!
State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast tracing the haunted highways, forgotten folklore, and unexplained phenomena across America’s 50 states.
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