Obscure Appalachia

Somehow several hours of research and a decently lengthy script led to an 18 minute episode. I'm not sure how that happened unless I really talk that fast. Continuing on with last episode's Bigfoot / Sasquatch info, this episode we delve into the folkloric Bigfoot creatures that are regional-specific, as well as into theories and ideas about who Bigfoot is and where our most famous cryptid may hav...

TW: No triggers I can see. Bigfoot is Appalachia's most well-known cryptid. Probably the entire US, really. How have I made it this long without making an episode about the big, hairy guy himself? Part I of this two parter gives some Bigfoot basics, like a very brief overview on his appearance, his supposed communication methods, and territorial markings believed to be displayed by the Sasquatch....

I just wanted to make a lil' year end wrap-up episode for the first full year of Obscure Appalachia. I talk about your favorite episodes, offer some bonus stories, and share my own favorite episodes as well. I also discuss some general thoughts on the near future of the podcast. Please let me know, do you prefer the narrative, research heavy episodes? Or do you prefer the story compilations? Or bo...

This episode completes this round of listener submissions. Just like last time, there's a nice array of different experiences here. I tried to divide them up so each episode wouldn't be one solitary type of encounter. One of my favorite parts of doing these past two episodes has been connecting with y'all. It's so cool to not only get to hear your experiences, but to get to interact with you on a...

Y'all really DELIVERED on telling me about your own personal, paranormal experiences. I'm so honored you trusted me to tell your stories. There's a nice mix of hauntings, unexplained creatures, and cryptids for you to enjoy. If you'd like to ask the contributors any questions, contact me with those and I'll pass them along. My apologies that there's some audio artifact in this episode that is driv...

The story of Corpsewood Manor is one of the more intriguing true crime stories, because it does have elements of the occult and the paranormal. I love when we get to do a deep dive into people who march to the beat of their own drummer. There's only so much "they lit up a room" mindset you can take before you want to know who people actually are. It's a shame Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom di...

Hey y'all! I'm in need of some more of your personal paranormal experiences, both big and small. Please write those out in as much detail as you can, and e-mail them to obscureappalachia@gmail.com. Please include the name you'd like for me to use for you on the podcast. Thank you! Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscure...

A bit of a departure on format with this one, in such a fun way. This special Halloween episode was the perfect opportunity to do an episode on the Bell Witch. This haunting is infamous in Appalachia, particularly in Tennessee where the story takes place. It's fascinating to have a fairly well-documented in history paranormal story, especially one that is such an intelligent and interactive entity...

"The grinning man", Indrid Cold, is an elusive humanoid entity in Appalachia. Is he connected to Mothman? Is he actually Valiant THOR? We explore these possibilities in this episode as well as Woodrow Derenberger's book and experiences, and Stranger at the Pentagon. Y'all, I lost brain cells researching for this episode. Get ready for the most cynical thoughts segment yet. Also, I had some editing...

Canine cryptids cover a broad range of dog-like creatures. Whether it's Hell Hound, Dogman, or Werewolves, these creatures have existed in legend for thousands of years. This episode is a compilation of supposedly true experiences and encounters with this phenomena. Some of these seem more like supernatural/paranormal entities than cryptids, but let me know your thoughts on them. I'll probably mak...

Today's episode is a bit of a lighter one, focusing on Appalachian folklore. Tons of superstitions, omens, and general haint prevention filtered in to early Appalachian culture via the Scotch-Irish, German, and African settlers. Much of this folklore is still present in the area to this day and greatly influences daily life and belief. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the...

The Crawler is a lesser known cryptid from Appalachia and beyond that is lanky, pale, and skitters around on hands and feet. This is a story compilation of three peoples' experiences with this cryptid. Some by non-believers in the paranormal, which you know I'm all about. TW: Animal injury (not graphic or severe), human injury by a cryptid, guns. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To s...

David Grusch recently blew the whistle on secret UFO operations in US government. But how did this all begin? TW: Brief mentions of alcoholism, bodily harm. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia Submit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.com Sources: Whistlebl...

Please forgive the not so awesome audio in this announcement, we've had pouring rain all day that loved to act up while the microphone was on. I have to take a short break while summer vacation is in its midst because parenting and podcasting don't exactly mix. But I'm aiming for a mid-August return for more spooky stories from Appalachia for y'all. Patrons will still continue to receive bonus con...

It was fun to go to western Appalachia for this Huntsville episode. Maple Hill Cemetery is so enormous and historical it sounds fun to go even if you disregard the stories of hauntings. And Dead Children's Playground sounds so intriguing. TW: Brief mentions of death, because it is about a cemetery. Mentions of death by poisoning. Overall a pretty tame episode, trigger wise. Find me on social media...

Anthony Robinson, deemed The Shopping Cart Killer, has been linked to at least five murders and a suspected sixth, but he could have countless victims throughout Appalachia and the upper east coast. This case is ongoing, but it's an important one, as more potential victims are still out there. Anyone with information about this case, or any information about Robinson, including those he met throug...

I'd recommend y'all check out the Ghost Hunters episode at Waverly Hills. I know, I know, I suspect TV shows often feel the need to have an experience happen for footage. But at least they're skeptical enough that I feel like it's a good start? TW: Mentions of suicide, mass casualties from illness. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to...

Y'all, the stories in the last episode were so intriguing I couldn't help but do a part two. Understanding a bit about the theories behind these glitches doesn't help me very much with understanding just how these things can happen. The stories themselves are just so abstract! TW: Descriptions of accidents and mentions of death. Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. Submit your true paran...

This episode was pre-recorded, so if you hear some opinions of mine at the end that you swear you've heard before, you have. Glitch in the Matrix events are some of my favorite unexplained events. Not sure you can call them paranormal, but maybe! TW: Description of vehicle accidents and accidental death. This one is light on triggers, honestly. You can find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia...

This is where history buffs find out that I am not one. But that doesn't mean I don't get sucked into the stories of the aftermath. Please forgive the sick voice yet again. TW: War, mass casualties, brief and vague mention of child abuse (I elected not to go into that one). Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.c...

This episode starts off in Appalachia, then we follow the... Migratory course? Of the Mothman. I'm loving these encounters in this episode, y'all. Who else can brag about being a pop culture cryptid, anyhow? TW: Accidental deaths Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. To support the podcast and get bonus, worldwide paranormal episodes, go to Patreon.com/obscureappalchia Submit your true pa...

Today y'all get a story local-ish to me. To be local, though, the word is fairly widespread about the curse of Lake Lanier thanks to Tiktok. Many people are afraid to even get near the lake due to all the lives it claims. Claims that some people have been pulled and held underwater is pretty terrifying. TW: Drowning/accidental deaths, suicide, racially-motivated violence (hate crime). You can find...

Y'all, please forgive my sick voice in this episode. The winter school crud got us and I had to edit so many coughs and throat clearings. TW: Brief mentions of suicide, miscarriage, sexual assault including involving a child, murder. Mild foul language (an entity uses the term "Wh0re"). St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia is convincingly haunted. For really real haunted. You know I love fin...

Well y'all, here they are. It feels kinda exposing to be rattling off all my paranormal stories in quick succession, but, I'm happy I did it. I want these stories preserved for my terrible memory to look back upon later. After you check it out, tell me, which story was your favorite? One of the hauntings? Astral projection? A hospital ghost? I know, it was prooobably the kitty litter. If you liste...

Hey, y'all! This is episode 1 of Obscure Worldwide for Patreon. The Patreon will be launching February 1st, so I wanted to give y'all a little taste of what the bonus episodes will be like if you wish to join. The Obscure Worldwide episodes aren't limited to Appalachia, instead spanning the globe. They'll be a bit shorter, more casual and conversational, and less censored. A bit less polished, too...