Arcane Carolinas

Michael and Charlie sit down with a fun, friendly crowd at Carolina Fear Fest--and a few (literal) horror clowns--to talk about two legends of decidedly Luciferian origin: Satan's Bridge in NC and Hell's Gate Cemetery in SC! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up  Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on...

Did you know one of the Ghostbusters is an  actual follower of mediumistic practices and beliefs? Join Charlie and Michael at Ret-Con 2023 for an early-morning, coffee-sloshing panel about the actual buster of ghosts! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up  Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon...

Join Michael and Charlie at Ret-Con 2023 for a live episode about the story of the Boojum, wolfenannies, and how and why some legends come into existence! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arca...

Charlie and Michael welcome their good friend Tally Johnson back to the show as we hang out and tell stories in front of a live audience at Ret-Con 2023! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcan...

Durham, NC, has a rich history, including some highly unusual accusations and practices! Join Charlie, Michael, and a super-fun crowd at Arcana in Durham, NC, for last year's spooky season kickoff! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on...

St. Helena Island in South Carolina is home to a rich history encompassing many peoples and cultures--and one of the best-known and most reliable ghost light phenomena anywhere in the Carolinas! Join Charlie and Michael as we dig into what this one could be: ghosts, swamp gas, or something even stranger? EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 , out today! Links:  Arcane...

Henry Berry Lowry is a hero of the Lumbee people and was the center of massive media attention in the years after the Civil War. How did The Lowry War get its start and what makes him so compelling to us still? This story may start with two pigs, but it wends its way through history class, political gridlock, jailbreaks, and the "Lost" Colony! Join Charlie and Michael for a history deep dive! EXTR...

A certain 19th century mansion in Wilmington has a haunted history, with legends abounding of desperate pleas etched in ice on winter nights and ghost tour participants being left frightened for their lives. But what does history have to say about one of Wilmington's haunted destinations? Upcoming Live Recordings: ConGregate 9 (Winston-Salem, NC, July 14-16, 2023) Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28,...

You've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick! CAROLINA FEAR FEST DISCOUN...

Join Michael and Charlie as they interview Stephanie Freas from Carolina Fear Fest and Tonya Denny from Winston-Salem Paranormal Society about a boatload of cool stuff to do in the Carolinas! Links: Carolina Fear Fest - use code  ArcaneCFF  for a discount on weekend passes! (external site) Winston-Salem Paranormal Society (external site)   Upcoming Live Recordings Carolina Fear Fest   (May 26-28th...

Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss a very old--perhaps even ancient--tale of a grim and inviting spirit said to reside in the depths of the French Broad River in the mountains of Western North Carolina!  Also, if you're going to Carolina Fear Fest , discount code "ArcaneCFF" is good for 10% off weekend passes through May 5th, 2023.    Suicide Prevention & Crisis Information:  If you or someo...

Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the daring and adventurous life and career of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero from Beaufort, SC, whose public service continued for decades after the war and whose work still benefits students and residents of South Carolina to this day! Links:  The Audacity of Robert Smalls - TEDx Talk by Michael B. Moore (YouTube.com) Harper's Weekly story from June 14, 1...

Join Charlie and Michael for a timeline and discussion of the recent and very public experiences with balloons, UFOs/UAPs, and the US military. AC doesn't normally take on the news, but who could say no to stories like this? Links in the show notes for earlier episodes on related topics! Links:  AC 00015: To the Skies! AC 00034: Strange Skies Over Chimney Rock! AC 00048: The Carolinas' UFO Landing...

Join Charlie and Michael for a deeper dive into the history and legends behind Stagecoach Rock, subject of our very first livestream in 2021! Links:  "Historic Mebane Rock Will Not Be Destroyed as Housing Development Is Built" (Chapelboro.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond   (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Ar...

Does Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have a giant forcefield to keep it from snowing there? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and wide-ranging discussion of an urban legend about a natural phenomenon, plus delicious chicken sandwiches! Links:  QuickBait: The Raleigh Weather Dome (IndyWeek.com) WRAL's Greg Fishel getting asked about the Raleigh Weather Dome   (Twitter) Photos of the...

Join Charlie and Michael in Charlie's garage to discuss holiday monsters and ghosts, plus a visit from our friend Tally Johnson! This is the audio track from our Winter Wondercast video posted on YouTube. Happy holidays, and we'll see y'all in 2023! Links:  Arcane Carolinas Winter Wondercast 2022   (YouTube) Tally Johnson (Amazon.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26t...

Join Charlie and Jessie as they interview three of the guests from the Upstate Spirits Conference in Abbeville, SC, in October of 2022: Mary Deese Hampton, Bishop James Long, and Rick Hayes! Links:  Mary Deese Hampton   (IMDB.com) Bishop James Long   (external site) Rick Hayes   (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond   (Richmond,...

Join Charlie and guest host Jessie as they discuss stone tape theory, the Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville's historical significance,  and interview two paranormal investigations groups: Carolina Ghost Whisperers and Stokes Paranormal Investigations! Links:  Burt-Stark Mansion (external site) The Belmont Inn   (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Fol...

Join Michael and Charlie for a stroll down the train tracks of history and legend as we explore the oft-requested tale of a railroad man whose ghost stalks the night! Links:  Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards   Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear by Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. (Goodreads) Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina by Sara Pitzer  (Goodreads) Outer Banks M...

Join Michael and Charlie for an Arcane Destinations tour of the bayou and visit with two legends local to New Orleans: the Grunch, and the Rougarou! Links:  Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards   Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana   Monsters of the Gevaudan   by Jay M. Smith  (Goodreads) Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar   Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Fo...

Michael and Charlie take a deep dive into the history of the Gullah people and legends of the Boo Hag (and the Boo Daddy), a witch-like figure who drains her victims of their life force in their sleep. This episode also features a reading by special guest Dr. Lisa Hammond! Links:  South Carolina Folk Tales   (State Library of NC) The Language You Cry In   (IMDB.com) "Wards for the Boo Hag" in The ...

Join Charlie and Michael for two tales of paranormal activity: one hailing from Bladenboro, home to the Vampire Beast, and one told directly by the experiencer, a closely trusted source! Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow u...

Charlie and Michael welcome Kevin, friend of the show and Delaware resident, to discuss spooky and interesting places in that state as well as some distressing moments from its history! Links:  Golden Fleece Tavern (external site) Frightland   ( flashing lights,  external site) Cannonball House (external site) Lewes Ferry Terminal   (Google Maps) Delmarva Historic Haunts   (Facebook) Michael + Bun...

Join Charlie and Michael in front of an  enormous conference room  filled  with GalaxyCon Raleigh attendees as we discuss three haunts from Raleigh, NC, and take questions live! Links:  Nerds Adulting (Twitter) North Carolina Ghosts (external site) GalaxyCon Raleigh  (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Co...

Local legend in Polk County, NC, tells of a woman on a remote peak who became a witch and terrorized the countryside--or was she simply defending herself using the tools she had available? Join Charlie and Michael for a deep dive into two very different versions of one fascinating tale! Links:  Witch Ann (Goodreads) Polk County Historical Association Polk County Public Libraries Wildcat Spur  (Pea...