Poisoned Appalachia: the Dark Side of Appalachia

Was the us invaded by aliens in 1973? Or was it something explainable. Listen to this episode to find out about all of the ufo sightings in October 1973.

On March 14, 1912, there was a shooting at the Carrol county courthouse in Hillaville, Virginia. Five people were killed and 7 injured in a barrage of bullets that lasted about 90 seconds. Find out the story on this weeks episode.

On today’s episode, find out about Ida B Wells. Ida is a strong African American figure who fought for rights and freedoms for all African Americans during the reconstruction era and in the early 20th century.

Find out about the different weather calamities that have hit the Appalachian mountains through the years and how we Appalachians always seem to persevere.

Uncover the traditions and history of Valentine’s Day and take a walk down the dark side of the holiday.

Find out about Brown Mountain lights and other ghost lights phenomena in Appalachia and around the country. Learn what may be the cause and what they could be.

In West Virginia in the 1900s, coal miners were fighting for fundamental worker rights. Find out what happened in Matewan, West Virginia, when the mines hired goons and the miners came head to head on the city streets of Matewan.

Discover the people that were murdered on the Appalachian trail and who murdered then. The odds of getting killed on the trail are super rare. But there is always a chance.

Was John Henry a real man or a myth? Either way his legend is known by most people. Find out his story on this episode.

West Virginia’s one and only Chuck Yeager who was the first pilot to break the sound barrier among many other things. He was a somewhat flawed individual but his contributions to aviation are remarkable.

In the 1970s, Billy Milligan was charged with raping three women at the Ohio State University. He was the first person diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder to identify it as a defense for his crimes. He also was the first acquitted of a major crime for this reason, instead spending a decade in psychiatric hospitals.

Learn about Wendigos and skinwalkers in this episode. Their differences and their similarities. Are either in Appalachia? Find out by listening.

In the late 1990s, Paul Dennis Reid went on a killing spree in Nashville, Tennessee. He ended up hitting three restaurants in 3 months, killing 7 people.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Since I can’t afford to buy y’all a gift, this is the best I can do. ABonus episode on Christmas traditions around the world.

On Christmas Eve in 1945, the Sodder family in Fayetteville, WV, house caught fire. Before the night was over, 5 of their children were declared dead, but no remains were found. What really happened to the children?

Dolly Parton is a country music, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She’s practically the definition of wholesome Appalachia. Find out her story and what makes her an absolute gem of a person.

This 20th episode is about Lake Lanier or Lake Sidney Lanier in Georgia. Find out why people think this lake is haunted. Over 700 deaths since its inception on the 1950s, it’s considered America’s most deadly lake. Thanks for helping me make it to episode 20. I couldn’t have done it without you all.

The battle of Gettysburg, was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. Today the battlefield and surrounding area, is one of the most haunted places in America. Find out more about Gettysburg and its ghosts in today’s episode.

Listen to this episode about the Hatfields and McCoys. A feud that went on for over 30 years and people still talk about to this day.

This weeks episode is about Harry Powers and Reta Mays. Two serial killers that did their deeds in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Find out about their victims and their stories.

Join me today as I go over some Cherokee legends and stories. The Cherokee were some of the first inhabitants of Appalachia. Listen to their stories of creation and much more in today’s episode.

Bonus episode. Welcome to wholesome Appalachia where I’ll discuss the positive parts or Appalachia. Today I’ll talk about Grandma Gatewood; a very important icon in hiking history and someone from my area.

Two towns both destroyed, in it's own way by coal. Find out why and how in this weeks episode.

The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel Disaster is one of the worst industrial disasters in US history. It all could have been prevented if profit wasn’t put before people.

Happy Halloween y’all. Just for you, a bonus episode! Let’s cover some of the cryptids of Appalachia.