Old Gods of Appalachia

Mine.  CW: Woodland ambiance, monster noises, gunshot (at low volume), discussion of hunting animals for food, discussion of pregnancy and possible complications, light mutilation.  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 DL Walker: Cam Collins  Intro music: “The Land U...

 Mr. Poe always gets his. CW: Woodland ambiance, monster noises, monster body horror, gunshot (at low volume), discussion of hunting animals for food. 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 Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “At...

A young man’s final testimony brings new revelations to light as another steps forward to tell their tale. CW: Courtroom proceedings, monster sounds, bodily harm via monster attack. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of DL Walker: Cam Collins Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)...

“I told you to be quick, young ones. Best you run .” CW: Gunshot, kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, sound of a man screaming in the distance, gore, death, dismemberment and sounds of consumption by a monster, mention of death of a parent due to cancer.  Written by Cam Collins  Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Co...

We're thankful for you, family, and thus we present this special holiday broadcast. Featuring: "Hollow Men" by Brother Landon Blood "Don't Turn Away" by Jacob Danielsen-Moore "Panthers on the Mountainside" by Jon Charles Dwyer featuring Michele Buzbee and Sarah Doreen MacPhee Hosted by Steve Shell. Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: w...

“And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.” CW: Kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, description of circus costuming, bluegrass. 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 he voice of Erebus Cain: Darren Marshall In...

There are many threats to children who wander alone into these woods. Even those who may be wolves. CW: Carnival ambience, chicken sounds, description/discussion of exploitative treatment of the disabled, brief description of the killing of chickens, snakes and other small animals, gore, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Prod...

Standard protocol for all employees of Barrow Mineral Resources. CW: Automobile engine sounds. mentions/descriptions of death by fire, decapitation and asphyxiation, threats of forced cannibalism and the mutilation of corpses. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum Outro music by Landon Blood and John Lee Bullard performing “P...

Can there be justice for the children of the Clutch?  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging, choking, moaning and other pain-related vocalizations, breaking bones and tearing flesh, keening / distressed animal noises, court / legal proceedings, mention of pregnancy and childbirth, monster noises.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Nar...

Jack confronts a face from the past he cannot name.  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging/choking, court/legal proceedings, verbal/emotional abuse, description of/reference to bodily odors, description of death by horse, discussion of sex work, pregnancy, endangerment of a pregnant person, racism, non-graphic mention of the birth of a child. W...

Let all come to order.  CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging/choking, court/legal proceedings, monster noises, environmental gore.  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 Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen Macphee Intro music: “The...

J.T. Fields of Paradise and his young companion find themselves the unwilling guests of a mysterious sect. CW: Kidnapping, confinement, dungeon/cave sounds, slamming doors, grinding stone, threats of graphic violence, description of being knocked unconscious, coughing sounds. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Colli...

Welcome to Season 4, family. Join us as we look down from the mountain top and ponder the tales we’ll be spinning this season.  CW: References to mutilation, hunger, poverty, loss of employment, genocide, animal extinction, tarot, war and post war trauma, impending childbirth, child endangerment, monster noises and being pursued by monsters. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell...

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Blood is spilled, good-byes are said. Season three comes to a close. CW: Car accident sounds including screeching brakes and impact, gunshot sound effects, gun violence, death of a caretaker / parent, grief, family-related trauma, discussion of abandonment and betrayal by a loved one, monster violence, kidnapping, gore. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by...

Jonah Hellbender and friends set out to find someone who can help him learn the truth about his origins. CW: Gunshot sound effect, gun violence, death of a caretaker / parent, grief, family-related trauma, discussion of abandonment and betrayal by a loved one, monster violence, kidnapping. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins...

Two boys struggle to make it through a weekend of community service in the corpse of their old southwest Virginia high school in the winter of 1983. CW: Loud / percussive noises, gore, body horror, religious trauma, fundamentalist religious practices, themes relating to the satanic panic, possession, monster violence, bullying, mutilation, monster noises, sounds of monster-related automotive destr...

Plans are made. Things are sought and found. CW: Death of a caretaker/parent, grief, gore, monster related violence, child endangerment/death via religious themed cult/occult activity, high pitched monster noises. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel: Sara Doreen MacPhee Intro music: “The L...

Three children flee from the husk of the place that used to be their home in search of answers they were never meant to find. CW: Death of a caretaker, grief, lizards. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Rachel: Sara Doreen MacPhee Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” writt...

It is the summer of 1941. There is a boy looking for answers in the deep woods of Kentucky. You should pray to the god that made you that he doesn't find them.  CW: Death of a caretaker, financial distress, eviction/foreclosure, child endangerment.  Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The...

On October 31st, 1972, an old pick up truck carried an even older man down the mountain to do his tradin' at the Cas Walker's in Stonega, VA. He never asked for no trouble. Y'all just remember that.  CW: Sound of screeching breaks/ sudden car horn with no impact, discussion of butchery of meat in a grocery store, mutilation, gore, physical assault (non sexual), disfigurement, death(s) by...

Beasts will only bear burdens for so long.  CW: Discussion of death by burning, abandonment trauma, mild profanity, monster violence.   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 Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: "I Cannot Es...

An old man with a second chance. A darkness that will not stay buried. New places, new faces, same dark mountains. CW: Description of scars and bodily trauma, historical reference to military violence, mild description of physical intimacy, supernaturally induced pain, singing of a hymn. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins a...

Tommy puts Jack’s plan into action and journeys into darkness with a little help from an old friend. CW: Train sounds, train disaster, explosions, stabbing, references/depictions of intoxication. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (...

Mr. J.T. Fields of Paradise prepares to offer a very specific form of assistance to young Tommy Adkins. CW: Depictions/discussion of poverty and financial stress, alcohol, workplace related supernatural death, light dismemberment, and an industrial disaster. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “T...