Old Gods of Appalachia

An ancient adversary rears its many heads.  CW: Blackmail, mention of marital infidelity, insect sounds, insect horror, lawyers.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon...

A stranger looking to make a deal comes calling.  CW: Discussion of exploitation of elders, threatened wildlife, animals reacting to a threat. Written by Cam Collins  Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood O...

In the spring of 1983, two men share battle scars and brotherhood in the little town of Mavisdale, VA. CW: Discussion of war, divorce, marital strife, alcohol addiction, references to domestic violence, social work issues, forest / bird sounds. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “T...

Henricus Crane confronts the ghosts of his past. CW: Family strife, death of a sibling, monster violence,train sounds. Written by Steve Shell Produced and Edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and Performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heav...

Pretty Polly Barrow faces shadows of the past while upholding her end of a bargain. CW: Family strife, description of a horror/monster themed kink club, death of a child, mutilation, sounds of a building being destroyed, monster noises. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Ba...

On a mission, Polly Barrow finds an unexpected ally in the dead streets of Tourniquet. CW: Family strife, discussion of monster based kinks and the unnatural conception of a child, risk of harm by weather related motor accident. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tr...

The second arc of Season Five begins. In the winter of 1944, sibling rivalry runs rampant in the house that Barrow built. CW: Family strife, discussion of the unnatural conception of a child, occult rituals, gore.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The Voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Bald...

The first story arc of season five comes to its inevitable conclusion. CW: Gunfire, kidnapping, fist fighting, gore, body horror, desecration of corpses, monster noises, howls, animal sounds, death of a child, ritual mutilation, death by monster, death by flora. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve S...

Each side prepares for the oncoming night. CW: Discussion of suicide, dementia, depression, death of parents via auto accident, and smoking; kidnapping, occult/religious practices, religious trauma, threat of harm to an elder, CB Radio sound effects. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voi...

The days grow darker in Baker’s Gap as allies from different generations meet face to face. CW: Gunfire, profanity, mentions of ritual sex magic, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, cult activity, kidnapping, hobbits, threat of harm to the elderly, depiction of the aftermath of a fist fight. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edite...

Old enemies rise as older friends try to make peace. CW: Gore, mutilation (facial, bodily, and eye), desecration of corpses, human sacrifice, cult activities, religious overtones, quasi-church service, vomit, discussion of the death of family members, addiction, support groups, homelessness. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edi...

"Stacking the Odds" was featured in the holiday live show Family Traditions , which was originally performed at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, in December of 2023. CW: Family strife, prophecy, mention of animal butchery, discussion of infertility, Christianity, baked goods. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Coll...

A family receives visitors in the shadow of the passing of a loved one. CW: Reflections on the death of friends and family, funeral home, mention of bodies lying in state for viewing, injury of an elder. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written a...

Welcome to Season Five, family. CW: Imagery of being trapped in a small town, imagery associated with the satanic panic, family strife. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “The Land...

An update from the creators of Old Gods of Appalachia. FUNDRAISING LINKS Hurricane Helene Flood Relief Tee “Son, Hold On (Killian’s Song)” by Landon Blood Hurricane Relief by Jon Charles Dwyer Download Transcript WELCOME TO THE HOLLER As of October 25, 2024, THE HOLLER is live! If you're a new subscriber, click here to move to the Holler . If you are currently a Patreon subscriber , please log in...

A special announcement from Cam and Steve regarding the many exciting things afoot here at Old Gods of Appalachia. Old Gods of Appalachia: Deeper Still Backerkit link: http://mymcg.info/ogoa-deeper-still Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Twitter Bluesky...

Marigold Underwood concludes her testimony, and Jack’s fate is decided. CW: Loud crashes, self loathing, intrusive thoughts, parental shame, psychological torment, exorcism, marital strife, gore, death by decapitation/dismemberment, otherworldly possession, sounds/language of courtroom proceedings and grief. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell...

Things are seldom as easy as they seem. CW: The feeling of being watched or stalked, mention of an older parent being injured, door knocking sounds. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and...

The bonds of friendship are stronger than any magic.  CW: Alcohol consumption, pregnancy, discussion of racism, financial strife, marital stress.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell   Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman The voice of Lee Underwood: D...

The Fire of the Mountain comes to speak before the Rock.  CW: Discussion of the death of a spouse, racism, hate crimes; courtroom sounds.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman The voice of Young Lee Underwood: D.J. Roge...

Blood is shed as the sun sets. CW: Gore, monster, death by monster, court proceedings, sudden and loud supernatural voices. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of D.L. Walker: Cam Collins The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen MacPhee Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Blood...

Paid in full. CW: Gore, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, pregnancy, birth of a child. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles...

A stand is made, and the shadow falls. CW: Gore, fire, disfiguring burns, sounds of burning, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, gunshot sounds, pregnancy. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon...

Decisions are made in the place where the veil stands thin. CW: References to the deaths of children in the practice of child labor, death of a parent, death in pollution-related circumstances, disfigurement, sex work, infertility. Loud animal noise, high pitched whistling, and sounds of emotional distress.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by...

Favors are called in and a journey begins.  CW: Discussion of firearms, paranoia, emotional breakdown, marital strife, children killed in industrial settings/child labor; automotive sounds; descriptions of mutilated ghosts.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land...