Appalachian Monster and Mysteries

*Listener Discretion is Advised* While Big Moose Lake in northern New York is today the destination of fun tourist activities and vacations, it was once the site of a tragic death. The only evidence that remains today is a historical marker, describing the events that took place that fateful day in 1906. Prominent families, scandal, and heartfelt love letters are just some of the things that make...

Originally from Canada, Robert Dennis “Blair” Adams eventually found his way to a hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee. Unfortunately, this would be the last place he was seen alive. From a cancelled flight to fear of coworkers in Germany, nothing but odd circumstances surround the death of this 31-year-old man, leaving investigators baffled. If you have any information regarding this case, please contac...

Unexplained fires. A beast on the loose. These North Carolina towns have stories you won't forget.

During the height of World War II, Pascagoula, Mississippi residents found themselves acting as key players in the war. In a time when there was so much uncertainty and hostility toward those in certain foreign countries, people in the city realized that an enemy may very well be in their own background. After specific attacks in the area, even blackout regulations were modified so police could be...

Located in Falkville, Alabama in the autumn of 1973 there was once rumored to be a alien. Now known as the Alabama Metal Man or the Falkville Metal Man, this "being" was even photographed. But in the process of its discovery and attempted arrest got away ruining the life of one man. Listen in as we try to figure out if this being is cryptid or alien.    Instagram: @ammpod Twitter: @ammpod1 TikTok:...

Down a road in the city of Kirtland, Ohio sat a cabin that has since burnt down. That cabin has left behind lots of unanswered questions, and people are still wondering what truly happened inside those walls. Those answers might explain who the people are who have been spotted in the surrounding woods- the people with abnormally large heads and disproportionately small bodies who are often referre...

In southeast Pennsylvania sits a mansion with the rumored owners being Satan, a cult, an old money wealthy family or maybe even the KKK. But before you can even get to the mansion you make your way on to The Devil’s Road. Listen in as we discuss the creepy, disturbing and just plain weird phenomena of The Devil’s Road and the Cult House.   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre stories for...

A dinosaur or an abnormally large catfish? Either way something lurks in the Tennessee River and its stories have been told since the 1800’s. Some believe it carries an omen of death, while others believe there may be more than one lurking under those murky waters. Listen in as we dive deep into the lore of the Tennessee Terror also known as Catzilla.   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizar...

When a burning truck is seen over a ravine riddled with bullets and the driver missing police begin an investigation. Flynt Lee was a rather normal man and his death has raised many questions in the town of Mendenhall, Mississippi. Listen in as we discuss the unsolved murder of Flynt Lee.   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre stories for our season 5 finale! You can email or DM us on th...

Sitting in Charleston, South Carolina, the Old Charleston Jail has seen its fair share of thieves, pirates, murderers, and even those wrongfully convicted. With this in mind, it is not surprising that it is known as the most haunted building in Charleston. Between the infamous inmates and spirits still said to be roaming the halls, you don’t want to miss the dark history that surrounds this myster...

Wallace Thrasher was an ordinary kid who grew up in Virginia. He played football, was a member of multiple clubs, and was known for always being well-liked. That’s why it was so surprising when people discovered that he was involved with a serious crime. Airplanes, drugs, murder for hire, and disappearances are just a few of the details that make this episode so compelling. How did this man’s life...

Known as the most haunted house in Ohio, the Franklin Castle has a past that’s almost too crazy to believe. From Bootleggers to Nazi’s this house holds secrets and hidden passageways that have yet to be found. With apparitions of a woman in black who is believed to be a woman murdered on her wedding day. The hauntings and reasons for those hauntings are endless. Come with us as we explore the horr...

December 25, 1929 was much like any other Christmas for the rest of the world, but for a small town in North Carolina, it will forever be marked in history. Rumors and secrets still swirl about the circumstances surrounding the event. What is unquestionable is that the dark and twisted events that occurred still haunt Germanton today. In this episode, we explore the dark and twisted story of the L...

In Elbert County, Georgia there once stood the Georgia Guidestones. What they were varies in theories from rules for those who survive the apocalypse, to rules of the New World Order. These Guidestones were so controversial that a bombing occurred at the site. Listen in as we discuss these 10 “commandments” that once stood in Georgia.   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre stories for ou...

What looks like an abandoned and unassuming train trestle has a dark history of lore and tragedy. This is the place where legend says the Pope Lick Monster calls home and the last destination of countless people. What is this strange creature? Where did it come from? And why has it been blamed for such tragedies? Listen as we discuss these questions and more on this episode   Send us your ghost, a...

In Greenbrier County, West Virginia there is a story that has been told for generations. It's about a woman who died mysteriously and a mother who knew something wasn’t right. It’s almost hard to believe that this story is true, of how a ghost may have helped convict a killer.     Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre stories for our season 5 finale! You can email or DM us on the links be...

It's an AMMpod Valentine's Day special! In this episode we travel across the pond to talk about The Legend of the Mistletoe Bough. Do you love romance? Sad and creepy folklore? This is the episode for you! When a game of hide and seek ends in death things take a turn in this legend dating back to the 1800's. Happy Valentine's Day from Belle & Myleigh!   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre s...

The residents of Frederick, Maryland were left shocked when 17-year-old Tracey Kirkpatrick was found stabbed to death at her job in 1989. With little clues and few leads, police were left wondering who could be responsible for such a brutal crime. 34 years later, Tracey’s family and friends are still looking for her killer. If you have any information about this case, please reach out to the Frede...

The Hudson River and the surrounding valley are full of hauntings, mysteries, and tales of aliens. In this episode we discuss the legend of a cryptid in those waters by the name of Kipsy. As well as a legend of goblins who terrorized sailors for years. After hearing these stories we know we’ll be visiting the Hudson Valley again in the future.   Send us your ghost, alien, & other bizarre stories f...

Fyffe was a small and quiet town sitting in northern Alabama. That was until February of 1989 when people began seeing lights and strange objects in the sky. Things became weirder when livestock began dying mysteriously. When these odd occurrences started, some skeptics blamed government experiments, others satanic cults, while the only explanation believers can come up with relates to extraterres...

Have you ever wondered how the term "nightmare" was formed? Have you ever heard of Old Hag syndrome? Or were curious about the odd phenomenon of sleep paralysis? In this episode we dive into topics that mixes natural with the supernatural. We explore the origin of nightmares and the scary things that go on when we sleep. Featuring a special guest, our friend Sidney! Instagram: @ammpod Twitter: @am...

In our special Halloween episode we discuss 4 witchy legends in the south. Kicking us off are two Mississippi legends that will have you on the edge of your seat and smelling ash in the air. Then an Alabama legend of a witch selling her soul to the Devil himself. We saved the best for last though, the North Carolina legend of The Witch Tree. Grab your broomsticks and get your cauldrons bubbling fo...

Arguably the most famous haunted house in America sits unassumingly in a small village in New York. The Amityville House has had multiple film adaptions made and books written about it due to its sinister past. But what is fact and what is fiction in these retellings? Find out the true and disturbing story of the Amityville house with special our friend Jake in this weeks episode.  Instagram: @amm...

Although these murders span several years and cross state lines, there is one thing that connects every victim- their red hair. These brutal killings are surrounded by many unknowns. Who exactly fell victim to this killer and who is responsible for what is now known as the Redhead Murders? Listen as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode. Instagram: @ammpod Twitter: @ammpod1 Ti...

In part 2, we discuss the interesting trial of the person some claim to be the Circleville letter writer. The end of the trial is not the end of this story, however. Between the involvement of a popular mystery television show, accusations of murder, and a criminal, who is still wanted today. You don't want to miss the finale of this 2-part series.  Instagram: @ammpod Twitter: @ammpod1 TikTok: @am...