Appalachian Spooky Hour

In this episode we venture to the North Carolina region of Appalachia, to discover some spooky places with some hefty monikers. Does the devil himself pace night after night, souring the ground in what has become known as the Devil's Tramping Ground? And did he once hold court, as well as fiendish revelries, at what we now call Devil's Courthouse? We also delve into possible Native American ties t...

This week we venture just outside of the Appalachia region, to talk about the haunts of the largest cave system in the world. Does Floyd Collins still linger at the place of his death, angry about the spectacle surrounding his accident? What about the spirits of slaves who were the first cave guides to map Mammoth Cave? Join us as we visit Kentucky's cave country, and try to sort it all out! This...

Join us this week as we talk about the Brown Mountain Ghost Lights, from the North Carolina area of Appalachia. What are the lights? Are they paranormal, or something else? I also discuss a few of my personal encounters and family stories involving ghost light phenomenon, so you don't want to miss it! Do you have any ghost light encounters? Let us know, we'd love to hear from you!  You can re...

Join us in kicking off season two of the Appalachian Spooky Hour, as we discuss the history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This hospital left a dismal scar on Appalachia, that people will never forget. Let's dive in, and find out just why this place may be one of the most haunted locations in the world.  Warning: We have labeled this episode as explicit for content. There is mention o...

Greetings, Spookies! This is the second Halloween special for 2022, and the finale of season one of the Appalachian Spooky Hour, featuring yet another special guest! In this episode M.J. Kerr and I discuss some of the many cryptids of Appalachia. Do we believe in Bigfoot? What are our feelings on the Cherokee Death Cat? Find out in this episode, as we take a deep dive into some of the more mysteri...

Greetings, Spookies! This is the first of two special Halloween episodes of the Appalachian Spooky Hour, featuring brand new guests! In this episode Shell and I discuss Eastern State Penitentiary, from it's interesting (and sometimes weirdly funny) history, to the violent shift that has made it the haunted landmark it has become today. I hope you'll join us as we venture north to Pennsylvania, on...

Join us for the first of three new October episodes in honor of spooky season! In this episode we discuss the moon-eyed people, an old Appalachian legend that stems from Cherokee lore. Or does it? Find out all about this race of strange crypto human, and share your thoughts on whether or not you think they existed (or still do)!

Something strange lurks within the boundaries of Pilot's Knob Cemetery. Is it haunted by the ghost of a young girl named Mary Evelyn, unjustly burned alive for being a witch? Or is there something more sinister going on inside these hallowed grounds? In this episode we explore the lore, the supposed truth, and the mystery surrounding the witch girl and her most unusual burial site. Thank you to Ca...

This episode delves into the omens, signs, and rituals surrounding death in Appalachia. Join us as we discuss sitting up with the dead, what it means if a bird flies into your house, and how we have created a culture that both fears death while also accepting it as a part of life.

The Bell family never could have imagined what would befall them when they moved onto their Tennessee farm. They should found out, however, that a malevolent being had them in her sights, and that she had no intention of letting them go. So let's explore the Bell witch haunting, and talk about some of the real witches of Appalachia who still exist today.

When young Stella Kinney was brutally murdered on the side of the road over a hundred years ago, she left behind a local legend that will live forever: the bloody rock. Welcome to the very first episode of the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! I hope that you enjoy, and would love for you to like and subscribe!

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