Podcasts have gained popularity in recent years and have continued to grow listeners. The best thing about them is that you can listen wherever you go on our mobile device as long as you have a WiFi connection or a data plan. With Halloween coming up, what better time than now to tune in to one of these creepy podcasts.

Century Link used Google Search and Google Trends to gather data to compile this list of each states favorite creepy podcast for 2017. Take a look:

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Iowa's favorite appears to be the award-winning podcast 'Serial'. This is a true crime podcast, which means "crime that could happen to any of us" is discussed. You can see why this appeals to the majority of people. Intrigued? You can learn more about the podcast on their website at serialpodcast.org.

If you're looking for something spooky this Halloween, you should give it a listen for yourself. Otherwise, take a look at some of the other options that are popular throughout the U.S. in the map above. Get ready to get creeped out!

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