Spooky Appalachia

In this truly unique episode of Spooky Appalachia , we sit down for an intimate and historic conversation with Chris May and his wife, Misty. Chris offers a rare, generational perspective on one of the most famous UFO and cryptid encounters in American history: the 1952 Flatwoods Monster sighting. As the son of witness Freddie May and the grandson of Kathleen May, Chris carries the legacy of the w...

In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we explore two unsettling accounts that prove some things in the mountains refuse to be ignored. First, we travel back to 1954 to hear a harrowing childhood encounter. A nine-year-old boy wakes in the middle of the night to find a glowing, disembodied head drifting toward his bed—an entity that would haunt his family for generations to come. What was this str...

In our previous episode, we dove deep into the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap. The response was overwhelming. We were flooded with emails and comments from listeners across Southwest Virginia ordinary people who had been keeping extraordinary secrets for nearly forty years. It turns out, the "Wytheville Flap" was far more widespread than anyone realized. In this episode, we share the...

In June 2026, I had the incredible honor of taking the stage at the Grafton Monster Festival to discuss the journey of Spooky Appalachia . This episode captures that live talk, offering a rare look behind the curtain at how this project evolved from a passion for regional legends into the thriving community platform it is today. Throughout the presentation, I reflect on why this channel has always...

What really lurks along the banks of the Tygart River? While the Grafton Monster has long been discussed as a piece of Appalachian folklore, the truth behind the sightings is far more unsettling. In this episode, we bridge the gap between history and a modern-day mystery. We start by revisiting the original 1964 report from The Grafton Sentinel —the sighting that sparked a local frenzy and explore...

We’re diving into the vault. In this special bonus episode, we are presenting raw, on-location interviews with Danny Gordon and Roger Hall, two men who experienced the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap firsthand. These interviews were originally captured at a live UFO festival and have been unavailable to the public since being removed from our YouTube archives. Because these accounts a...

In the late fall of 1987, the quiet town of Wytheville, Virginia, became the epicenter of one of the most intense and well-documented UFO flaps in American history. What began as a series of sightings by high-ranking local law enforcement quickly spiraled into a massive phenomenon involving thousands of eyewitness reports, structured craft maneuvers that defied physics, and even chilling encounter...

Have you ever heard of a wereowl? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we explore two unsettling encounters with tall, owl-like entities that witnesses describe as "night watchers." We start in the deep woods of Evarts, Kentucky, where a maintenance worker’s 2005 encounter with a six-foot-tall, feathered figure led to a chilling discovery about his own family’s history with these silent, forest-...

This week on Spooky Appalachia, we venture across the border into Ohio to investigate five of the most unsettling cryptids reported in the Buckeye State. We dive deep into the lore and documented sightings of these mysterious creatures: The Ohio Grass Man: Discover how this Bigfoot cousin builds huts and why its sightings often leave locals panicked. Charles Mill Lake Monster: Explore the legend o...

When the sun goes down in Appalachia, the atmosphere shifts—especially for those working the graveyard shift. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we share two chilling, firsthand accounts sent in by listeners who realized they were far from alone during their nightly rounds. Story 1: The Haunted Concrete Tunnel A detention officer in a small-town North Carolina jail experiences three deeply uns...

With UFOs and UAPs dominating the headlines lately, we’re heading deep into the hollows to explore what’s been hovering over our own backyard. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , James and Jared share five chilling, first-hand accounts of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sent in by you—the listeners. From massive triangular crafts stalking muscle cars on the backroads of Virginia to "missing time"...

Deep in the heart of Danville, Virginia , right on the North Carolina border, lies a crossing that locals have feared for generations. Officially known as Berry Hill Bridge , its darker nickname Satan’s Bridge is well-earned. This isn't just a bridge; it's the center of a "triple threat" of Appalachian hauntings, flanked by the reality-bending Gravity Hill and the desolate ruins of the Witch’s Hou...

This episode features first-hand narration and submissions from our community. The most terrifying stories aren't the ones passed down through centuries—they’re the ones happening right now to people just like you. In this special episode, we hand the microphone over to four members of the Spooky Appalachia family to share their personal, unexplainable encounters with the creatures that call these...

West Virginia’s hills are steeped in more than just mist; they hold secrets that have shaped American legal history and legends that haunt the iron rails. In this episode, we dive into two of the Mountain State’s most chilling "classic" ghost stories. First, we travel to Greenbrier County to recount the tragic life and afterlife of Zona Heaster Shue . After her sudden death in 1897, her mother cla...

The men and women who patrol the Appalachian wilderness are trained for many things—wildlife encounters, lost hikers, and harsh terrain—but nothing prepares them for the unexplainable. In this episode, we bring you two harrowing accounts from those who wore the badge in the deep woods. First, we explore a haunting at a remote ranger station where a sudden, thick fog and a supernatural sentinel in...

This week on Spooky Appalachia , we bring you three chilling accounts of encounters that prove the mountains never truly forget the past. The Helpful Stranger of Point Pleasant: We venture into the infamous "TNT Area" in West Virginia. Amidst the World War II explosives bunkers and the heavy scent of decay, a late-night explorer finds herself snagged on a gate—only to be aided by a young man who s...

West Virginia is more than just "Almost Heaven"—it is a hotbed for some of the most terrifying and unexplained creatures in North America. In this episode, we count down the top five legendary cryptids that have haunted the hollows and rivers of the Mountain State for decades, featuring eyewitness accounts that still baffle investigators. Featured Legends: The headless "Grafton Monster": A 9-foot-...

In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we dive into three listener-submitted accounts where a simple shift or a routine errand turned into a fight for survival. Story 1: The Surgical Zombie – A medical billing clerk in West Virginia encounters a distorted figure in blue gloves and a surgical mask during a 3:00 AM smoke break. A simple request for a light turns into a chilling display of the unnatu...

Tennessee is known for its rolling hills and deep river valleys, but beneath the scenic beauty lies a history of bone-chilling encounters with the unknown. In this episode, we dive into the top 5 cryptids that call Tennessee home. We explore the legend of the Tennessee River Monster , a "Leviathan of the Deep South" with reports of aggressive attacks dating back to the 1800s. We move into the dens...

In this listener-showcase episode: The Ghostly Hitchhiker: A mother and daughter describe a hitchhiker with "windswept strawberry hair" and a gaze of pure void. The Triangle Town Center Encounter: A chilling run-in at a North Carolina mall with a boy who looked like he hadn't slept in weeks. The Irish Time-Slip: One listener shares a surreal experience involving a fairy circle, a child with midnig...

Appalachia is home to more than just scenic views—it's a landscape filled with things that defy explanation. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we explore five terrifying eyewitness reports sent in by listeners who saw things that shouldn't exist. The Blacksburg Gargoyle: A late-night drive near Mountain Lake, Virginia, reveals a large, winged creature squatted on the shoulder of the road—bigg...

In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we step away from the mountains to explore chilling paranormal encounters from all over the globe. We dive into five terrifying fan-submitted stories that prove the veil is thin no matter where you are. Highlights from this episode include: The Hunger Gap in New Orleans: A mother and daughter wander into a bustling restaurant in the French Quarter, only to re...

In the winter of 1967, high schooler Billy Taylor snapped a photo of a silver, bean-pod-shaped craft drifting past his window in southern Indiana. He didn't know then that a single click of his sister's Kodak camera would mark him for the rest of his life. This week, we dive into one of the most chilling fan submissions we’ve ever received. From a mysterious nosebleed and a withered pine tree to a...

Think West Virginia has the market cornered on cryptids? Think again. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia , we cross the border into Kentucky to explore five of the most terrifying entities ever reported in the Bluegrass State. These aren't just campfire stories; these are legends backed by historical newspaper reports, police investigations, and modern-day sightings that will make you rethink yo...

In one of the most compelling interviews in Spooky Appalachia history, we sit down with Linda , an original witness to the legendary Mothman sightings of 1967. Decades after the events that shook Point Pleasant, West Virginia, Linda breaks her silence to share a terrifyingly detailed account of the night she came face-to-face with the "Bird." This isn't just a story about a cryptid; it is an explo...