Dead Air Files

High in the shadowed ridges of Appalachia, whispers of witchcraft and folk magic have lingered for centuries. From root workers and conjure women to whispered curses and protective charms nailed above cabin doors, the mountains are alive with stories of those who walked the thin line between healer and feared witch. In this episode, we unravel the lore of Appalachian folk magic, the secrets passed...

Beneath the rusting bones of Nuttallburg, the dead still whisper — miners’ knocks echoing through the gorge, warnings from the Tommyknockers who once haunted the coal seams. But not every shadow belongs to a ghost. As we searched for spirits, footsteps followed too close, and the line between folklore and real danger blurred. In this case file, we face the unnerving truth: sometimes it isn’t the d...

Episode 9 – Shadows of Belief: Appalachian Superstitions In this special crossover, Mac is joined by Nathan from Sunflower & Nightshade Podcast as they unravel the eerie world of Appalachian superstition. From hollow whispers about owls at midnight to age-old warnings of witch signs carved into doorframes, we dive deep into the folklore that has shaped mountain life for generations. Together,...

The ocean holds secrets darker than any forest or forgotten road. In this dispatch, Mac dives into a chilling deep-sea mystery—where sound becomes signal, and something vast stirs in the black water. Strange recordings, eyewitness encounters, and the unnerving possibility of a creature that should not exist all rise to the surface. Pull your blanket tight and brace yourself—this case drags us into...

In this Listener Roundup, we open the case files you’ve sent in — stories that prove the paranormal reaches from the streets we drive to the dreams we can’t escape. Tonight, we’ll follow a phantom car that roars out of the dark before vanishing, hear of a Filipino Engkanto whose beauty hides danger, meet the ghostly secretaries still haunting their office, and step inside a dream that refuses to s...

Mac ventures into the shadowy forests of Australia in search of the elusive Yowie, a cryptid whispered about in local folklore. From chilling eyewitness accounts to strange sounds captured in the wild, this episode dives deep into the mystery of a creature that stalks the outback. Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 6, where the line betw...

Tucked away along a winding backcountry road in Virginia, the Yellow Sulphur Springs Hotel stands as a weathered sentinel over centuries of history and hauntings. Once a lavish resort where travelers sought healing in its mineral-rich waters, the site became a crossroads for soldiers, settlers, and spirits alike. Its past is steeped in Civil War bloodshed, Cherokee displacement, and the quiet endu...

Something stalks the ridgelines. Eyes gleaming like coals. Screams that split the night. In this episode, Mac ventures deep into the tangled roots of Appalachian legend to uncover the truth behind the Wampus Cat. From Cherokee shapeshifter myths to eerie roadside encounters, we follow the clawprints through time—right up to chilling, present-day sightings. Is it a cursed spirit, a cryptid, or some...

**Disclaimer** The First part of Podcast Audio is rough. Had technical difficulties, after first story, audio is ok. Episode 3 – Whispers You Sent Us The stories in this episode didn’t come from dusty archives or abandoned tunnels—they came from you. In our first ever listener roundup, Mac and Smash dive into chilling true encounters submitted by our own Deadheads. From haunted heirlooms to unexpl...

Something’s been watching. And it’s not human. In this Dispatch episode, Mac returns to the dark hollers of Virginia to recount a chilling solo encounter deep in the woods near Gum Hill. A shredded tent. Unseen eyes in the night. And a towering beast that vanished without a trace. Was it a cryptid, a spirit, or something far older than folklore dares speak of? Grab your gear, press play, and desce...

Beneath a quiet stretch of Lexington, Virginia, lies a tunnel swallowed by shadow—and legend. Locals whisper of lost souls, unexplained screams, and the heavy silence that waits just beyond the bend. In our first official case file, Mac investigates the Poor House Road Tunnel—where the dead aren’t buried, they linger. Featuring firsthand accounts, historical backstory, and eerie sonic evidence, th...

Our Prelude Episode before I’m joined by co-host Smash for our First episode, and I promise you won’t want to miss it. Make sure to like and follow and click the link below for more eerie awesomeness … Long before Dead Air Files began, a childhood encounter near an abandoned school in Christiansburg left Mac shaken—and haunted. In this prelude episode, we unravel the dark legend of the Black Siste...