Podcasts about Appalachian

When ordinary deer turn grotesque, Appalachia's forests whisper of the Not-Deer — unnatural predators lurking somewhere between folklore and nightmare. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

When the sheriff shoots the judge in his own chambers, you know there's more to this story. In this compelling special from STS, Guest Host The COE (Chief of Everything) sits down with Brian Entin — celebrated for his major breaking‑news and true‑crime reporting — to explore the baffling case of a long‑time Kentucky district judge who was fatally shot in his chambers by his former bailiff‑turned‑sheriff. Welcome to Surviving the Survivor, the show that brings you the #BestGuests in all of #trucrime. In this episode, we dive into the murky dealings of this Appalachian small town in Letcher County: allegations that the judge oversaw an illicit s*x‑for‑favors ring; a deputy who pled guilty to abuse of women under home incarceration; a sheriff who may have known too much — or who may himself have been involved in things we don't full understand yet... Listen for exclusive insight, ground reporting, and the chilling truth behind a murder that has shaken a community — and exposed a system supposedly built for justice.Thanks for supporting the show and being a part of #STSNation! Donate to STS' Trial Travel: Https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/GJ...VENMO: @STSPodcast or Https://www.venmo.com/stspodcastCheck out STS Merch: Https://www.bonfire.com/store/sts-store/Joel's Book: Https://amzn.to/48GwbLxSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SurvivingTheSurvivorEmail: SurvivingTheSurvivor@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're once again heading deep into Appalachia, where shadow figures crawl out of mirrors, faceless entities ride bikes at 2 a.m., and crosses flip upside down just to prove a point. It's chilling, it's bizarre, and in Appalachia sometimes inside is just as scary as outside. Stories include: A childhood spent with a shadowy girl in the mirror who didn't stay trapped for long. An unseen presence in a haunted Virginia town that left a listener drenched in dread and clinging to protective charms. A late-night drive turns terrifying when a pale, blank-faced cyclist blocks the road—and the dashcam conveniently erases the footage. A horrifying Air bnb experience that sends a family packing at 4am thanks to clapping in the walls, locked rooms with glowing red light, and crosses flipped upside down. Cryptids and possible government secrets lurk around mysterious cabins, strange animal behavior, and something watching from the canyon shadows. These stories remind us that in Appalachia something is always lurking just beyond the veil. Lucky for us (and unlucky for our sleep schedules), you keep sending the proof. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by Jaimi Ryan and produced by Emma Leventer and Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some days you just need some amazement and that's what I found in learning about what researcher Karl von Frish demonstrated in the first half of the 1900s about how bees see, how they navigate (!) , and what they are telling each other (!!) with the dances they do. Equally fascinating is how he managed to design experiments to confirm and prove it all! Hope you enjoy as much as I do! Patrons: Detailed show notes with links to more information on all the topics will be available to you this weekend—a way to say thank you to the group of you who support this podcast to keep it on the air and advertisement free! Just check out this link on Sunday afternoon and I will have your links added: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141368230 kind regards, Leigh   -- https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes • Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions • Input on the podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!    If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple   About Beekeeping at Five Apple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for fifteen years. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.   

#164: In this episode, Frauke sits down with Appalachian Botanical Co. CEO Jocelyn Sheppard to talk about transforming reclaimed coal mine land in West Virginia into thriving lavender fields. Jocelyn shares her unexpected journey from librarian and consultant to CEO of a natural products company, the challenges of starting an agricultural business in Appalachia, and how lavender became a symbol of healing for both land and people. They discuss creating second-chance job opportunities, working with local communities, the importance of zero-waste practices, and the future of Appalachian lavender in both regional and national markets. This is the feel-good story that we all need right now!Visit the Appalachian Botanical Co. website: https://appalachianbotanical.com/  and use the code AROMATIC15 for 15% off total purchase (valid through 11/30/2025).Follow Appalachian Botanical Co on Instagram @appalachianbotanicalco Follow Appalachian Botanical Co on Facebook @appalachianbotanicalco Subscribe to Appalachian Botanical Co on YouTubeConnect with Jocelyn on LinkedInWatch the video Coal Mines Into A Lavender Empire!Watch the video Rooted in the Mountain State - Appalachian Botanical CoFollow Frauke on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@an_aromatic_life ⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Frauke's website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.anaromaticlife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get No Place for Plants children's book on Amazon⁠Learn about Frauke's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scent*Tattoo Project

A new exhibit celebrates the history and contributions of urban Appalachians.

We're getting you prepped for the homecoming football game against Coastal Carolina with head coach Dowell Loggains and CBs Juan Berchal and Ethan Johnson

It's Homecoming Week at App State and we're chatting with AD Doug Gillin (38:47) about everything happening around the big weekend plus a mid-October report on all of our fall sports. Also, Bret visits with LB Colton Phares (13:44) after his previous week included being featured in the uniform reveal video and an interception at Georgia State. #DSOTDP

FINALLY!!! This has been a long time coming, but here we are... this week, I sit down with Ryan, host of Appalachian Intelligence.He sounds the same, he looks the same, (handsome as ever), but there's something different... you can't miss this reunion/crossover episode!Have an experience that you'd like to share?Holler at me: thebumppodcast@gmail.comFeel led to donate to The BUMP Podcast?Check out www.buymeacoffee.com/thebumppodcastWant to be better prepared for whatever life throws at you?Check out www.squatchsurvivalgear.comUse Promo Code: 25bump to save 15% SITE WIDEPick up a copy of my book!https://a.co/d/0S3HttW"Oh, My Soul" Written and Performed by Ray Messer Jr.

Severe storms with damaging winds, hail and downpours will track from the Rockies at midweek to part of Appalachians later this weekend, threatening travel, outdoor plans and sporadic power outages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our 72nd episode features third time guest Carson Hunt, who is here to discuss the upcoming Appalachian Renaissance Fair of TN! We also report on a TON of comic, figure and TV news coming out of NYCC 2025 as well as our usual books of the week, recommendations, and more!

EPISODE 742: (with Christine Schiefer of "And That's Why We Drink) This Halloween, something spooky this way swaps. In this very special Paraween Host Snatchers edition of The Box of Oddities, Kat is joined by the delightfully haunted Christine Schiefer of And That's Why We Drink—because JG has mysteriously vanished (probably abducted by science or a mothman, TBD). Together, Kat and Christine unpack the glowing enigma of the Brown Mountain Lights—the unexplained orbs that have haunted Appalachia for over a century. Are they ghosts? Aliens? Passive-aggressive lovers stuck in a centuries-long spat? Or just bioluminescent squirrels playing god? We explore all the theories—ball lightning, swamp gas, folklore, fungal rave dust—and somehow make room for 1913 dental ads and an impromptu John Denver roast. Whether you're a fan of high strangeness, ghost lore, or just want to hear Christine and Kat lose it over the phrase “globular form,” this crossover episode is a Halloween-season must-listen.

Appalachian State went down to Georgia and disappointing the dozens of Georgia State players' parents that came to see them play on Homecoming. We discuss what a 4-2 record in mid-October means for Appalachian. 

This the last installment of the Hunting Stories Series and then it's back to your regularly scheduled programming and we have some great shows coming your way. This week we're going back to a story crafted right here in the South East's own Appalachian mountain range. This week we're re telling Dillon Harper's Story of perseverance through the struggles of the public land hills he calls home in search of Black Bear and the elusive mountain whitetail buck.Hazmore Outdoor Products- https://hazmore.net/Use Code UPO15 at checkout for 15% off your next order!HangFree- https://hangfree.co/ Use code UPO10 at checkout for 10% off your next order!Water Feather Boats- https://waterfeathers.com/ Find a Dealer Near YouDayton Archers Club- https://daytonaarchersinc.com/ Mention UPO and get 10% off your membershipBecome a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/user?u=45295718UPO Gear & Such- https://uponation.co/ UPO Social Media- https://linktr.ee/underpressureoutdoors

In this hilarious segment of The Ben and Skin Show, Ben Rogers, Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina Ray dive headfirst into the bizarre world of viral music — and one awkward, auto-tuned Appalachian rapper who's taken over Ben's timeline and now, his brain.Ben brings the heat with a track so strange, so catchy, and so lyrically questionable that it sparks one of the funniest breakdowns in show history. From yacht rock vibes to gangster glasses, from “she comes quick” to “laughing on Saturn's rings,” the crew can't stop dissecting the madness — and neither will you.

App State Football earned its first Sun Belt win of the season jumping out to a 31-0 lead en route to a 41-20 victory at Georgia State. Listen back to the game highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with head coach Dowell Loggains, JJ Kohl and Colton Phares.

In July, 1912, a joyful Fourth of July outing on a mountain turned into a tragedy when a crowded passenger coach collided head-on with a massive coal train on the Wilpen Branch of the Ligonier Valley Railroad in Pennsylvania. The wooden coach was crushed between engines, killing 27 and injuring over 30, many of them young children.This week, Steve and Rod tell the story of that crash and the haunting aftermath in the town of Ligonier.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast if you haven't done so already.  You'll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Thanks for listening.

Glenn AKA "Bigfoot Dwarf" joins us live to talk about his boots on the ground Bigfoot investigations in California and Oregon. You can find him on youtube @Bigfootdwarf4200

I'm thrilled to announce our first Appalachian Vibes Radio Show LIVE episode! Recorded and filmed October 4, 2025 at 3rd Street Coffee in Roanoke, Virginia, this episode of Appalachian Vibes Radio Show features dark tales and murder ballads on MURDER in the MOUNTAINS! Amelia Empson opened the evening with her mellifluous voice, delivering traditional murder ballads and songs that reflected her kinship with nature. Adria Accomando, author of Violets Grey, followed with her story The Sighting—a personal account of UFO spacecrafts visiting her hometown as a child. Closing the night, Elsa Howell performed both traditional and original Appalachian murder ballads, blending haunting storytelling with powerful, original songwriting.Learn more about Amelia Empson: https://www.ameliaempson.com/Learn more about Adria Accomando: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CHPYGSBZ/allbooks?ccs_id=dbb2c36b-c821-4430-99e6-264ebb548c1bLearn more about Elsa Howell: https://elsahowell.com/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Low income people in Mercer County can apply for a new program to give them a guaranteed monthly income. And, when Appalachian country singer Rob McNurlin announced plans to retire, a filmmaker decided to tell his story. The post A Helping Hand In Mercer County And An Appalachian Singer's Life Story, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

App State football is heading down to Georgia to face the Panthers of Georgia State. Bret and Adam preview the game and visit with Atlanta products (and brothers) Myles and Bucci Farmer. #DSOTDP

The Mountaineers jump back into conference play at Georgia State this weekend. We're talking about that and the thrilling win over Oregon State with head coach Dowell Loggains, center Will Flowers and safety Zyeir Gamble

An Appalachian trail documentary episode featuring 5 unsettling Appalachian trail missing person cases and murders that will leave you feeling watched and alone... ⚠️ Best listened to with headphones in complete darkness ⚠️ 0:00 INTRO 1:47 CASE ONE APPALACHIAN KILLER 17:23 CASE TWO: THE UNSOLVED MURDER OF LOUISE CHAPUT 29:38 CASE THREE: THE DEATH OF SCOTT LILLY - STONEWALL'S LAST STAND 42:02 CASE FOUR: THE IMPOSSIBLE VANISHING OF TRENNY GIBSON 48:18 CASE FIVE: THE SURVIVALIST PARADOX - THE DISAPPEARANCE OF DEREK LUEKING Become an Eeriecast PLUS Member! https://eeriecast.com/plus Background music from one of these sources: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/@Myuu CO.AG Darkness Prevails Epidemic Sound LXZURAY GIMU Get CRYPTID: The Creepy Card Battling Game https://cryptidcardgame.com/ Get our merch http://eeriecast.store/ Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 #AppalachianTrail #Missing #Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when we follow one plant deeply enough to uncover its stories, traditions, and medicines?In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, artist, and folk magic researcher Rebecca Beyer to talk about her lifelong devotion to spicebush (Lindera benzoin)—a plant rooted in Appalachian folk tradition and brimming with story.Rebecca shares how a difficult illness first led her to herbal medicine, and how she eventually came to see spicebush as her patron plant. We explore its many gifts—from its role in spring tonics and colonial kitchens to its modern uses as a warming, aromatic ally. Rebecca also invites us into her creative world, where her herbal practice meets her art, tattooing, and deep love for regional traditions.Fresh spicebush berries are notoriously difficult to dry, so Rebecca likes to find other creative ways to preserve their peppery, citrus-spiced flavor. She's shared her recipe for Spicebush Honey Bounce—spicebush berries infused in honey, plus a little something extra! You can find a beautifully-illustrated copy of Rebecca's recipe here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why spicebush holds such a beloved place in Appalachian folk traditions, bridging the worlds of food, medicine, and seasonal ritual► Four medicinal benefits of spicebush► Rebecca's trick for drying the fruit so they keep their flavor for years and don't mold—quite a challenge for these juicy berries!► Six ways to work with spicebush for food and medicine, from the bark to twigs, leaves to fruit► Why embracing many teachers—and a community of learning—is key to becoming a better herbalist► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Rebecca Beyer is an Appalachian folk herbalist and magical practitioner, tattooer, author, and crafts woman. She studies and teaches foraging, regional folk medicine and handicrafts at her home in the mountains of Western North Carolina through her school, Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft, and tattoos at her studio, Pars Fortuna.This conversation is full of history, heart, and plant wisdom. Whether you're new to spicebush or already love the plants of Appalachia, I know you'll come away inspired by Rebecca's joyful relationship with this fragrant, generous shrub.----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comYou can find Rebecca at BloodAndSpicebush.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author...

Appalachian State heads down to ATL for the 12th match up against the Panthers. We talk about the game and Rashod Dubinion joins us to talk about his time at Appalachian. 

Elsa Howell Trio is a roots and Appalachian family band comprised of Elsa Howell (daughter, song-writer, vocalist and guitarist) Chris Howell (Mom and upright bass player) and Isak Howell (Dad who plays a myriad of instruments, but mainly banjo) from Roanoke, Virginia. Our interview and their performance was recorded in front of a live audience October 4 2025 at 3rd Street Coffee in Roanoke, Virginia. In this mini segment they perform the song "Dogs". Learn more about Elsa Howell: https://elsahowell.com/To be part of the live audience you can visit 3rd Street Coffee the first Saturday of every month, doors open at 5:30, show at 6! We would love to see you there!Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

Join Billy and Joey as they explore the mysterious and haunted world of Appalachia in this spooky season edition of the Say What Again Billy? Podcast! From eerie tales along the Appalachian Trail to chilling mountain legends and centuries-old Native American folklore, this episode dives into why many believe this region is one of the most haunted stretches of land in the United States.Cryptids, ghost stories, and Appalachian myths — Billy and Joey cover it all. Whether you're a fan of paranormal investigations, dark history, or spooky campfire tales, this episode is packed with eerie vibes perfect for spooky season.Tune in, get comfy, and let's talk about the haunted Appalachia.

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Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Raised in the rugged Appalachian region of East Tennessee, Harley Owens began as a typical hard working blue collar worker and avid outdoorsman —hunting, fishing, and exploring forested woodlands. But on September 23, 2020, a startling encounter at a Sawmill near Pound, Virginia shook his worldview: he discovered massive footprints photographed an unknown large hair covered creature and heard eerie, inhuman vocalizations. This experience, captured in a single shaky photo before his phone died, spurred a three year hiatus from the woods—until Thanksgiving 2023, when he mustered the courage to return and overcome what he thought was a fear of Bigfoot. Since reclaiming his path, Harley has fully embraced field research head on. He's captured additional evidence—footprints, photos, and audio—documenting multiple encounters with Bigfoot and even Dogman in the Smoky Mountains. His work is rooted in authenticity and transparency, as he shares firsthand findings without sensationalism. Harley founded Bigfoot Reports & Data, a community-driven group on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, dedicated to gathering and analyzing cryptid sightings and evidence from Appalachia. He's a sought-after guest on cryptid-focused podcasts such as Strangeology and The Confessionals, as well as on YouTube series like Beyond BMR and Bigfoot Society, where he discusses his encounters, field techniques, and his journey from skepticism to active investigation.Bigfoot Reports & Data Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/651979297049544Bigfoot Reports and Data YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@HarleyTheBigfootResearcherInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bigfoot_reports_and_dataClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

This week, we're diving into two wild corners of the cult world: the modern, media-savvy Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light and the snake-handling, strychnine-drinking Church of God with Signs Following. From international recruitment tactics to Appalachian backroads, these stories are as unsettling as they are fascinating.And of course—we're breaking down all the latest drama from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Buckle up for cults, chaos, and cold Utah shade.

In the shadow of Dutch Mountain, a lone Foundation agent enters a cursed Appalachian mine where frozen men, impossible creatures, and a living crystal tree conspire to turn a rebellion for survival into a nightmare of blood and terror. This story was derived from ⁠⁠⁠https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8987⁠ and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/⁠⁠⁠ Author: Matt Doggett Facebook Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/MatthewDoggettAuthor/⁠ Website/Newsletter sign up:⁠ matthewdoggettauthor.com⁠ New Book Releases: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-G-Doggett/e/B08FD5378Z⁠ * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised.  #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Poison Friends! We are bringing you all more spooky season episodes! This one features good ole Appalachia and its spooky history and folklore. This is a huge area involving the Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains, Allegheny Mountains, etc. The North, Central, and South Appalachians for ease, here, as it runs through thirteen states technically. This mountain range is older than trees themselves, and now they are covered in them. The forests are old and there are a lot of stories about what lives among them. Traditions, customs, and folklore from the Native Americans, early European settlers, and those forced to come here via the African slave trade have collided and melded together to form a unique culture full of superstition and ritual. Even some of the flora is super creepy, but beautiful. The ghost pipe plant (my favorite) and the Jack O'Lantern mushroom are two excellent examples of the spooky and toxic nature in the area. There are plenty of other poisonous plants we have mentioned before as well.Most who live in the Appalachian area or nearby know about the rules for the area. Do not whistle at night. Do not venture into the forest at night. If you hear your name being called...no you don't. Lets go over these rules and the spooky reasons behind them, as well as some other fun superstitions of the Appalachian region (at least the South and Central). We have to cover some of the many cryptids mentioned throughout the area. Some claim that the reasons behind some of the rules/superstitions there involve inhuman beings, evil spirits, and perhaps the devil himself. We are covering Mothman for one, but also the not deer as well as its similarities to some Native American cryptids that lure victims to themselves via mimicry and familiarity. Before being driven out of their ancestral lands, the Cherokee tribes living in the area told many stories about the land, mentioning several beings that lived in the surrounding mountains and forests. They had their own fairies of sort, who they called Nunne'Hi or "little people," and some were good while others were more complicated. They spoke of the moon-eyed people, the Wampus Cat, and spirit with the wings and cry of a raven that tormented the sick and dying so they could eat their hearts, and a terrifying witch known for eating the livers of children. The Appalachian region is huge and full of forests, abandoned mining towns, trails marked for visitors, and more forests. It is vast and easy to get lost in, if you are unfamiliar with the area, with little to no hope of anything good finding you. As such, it is easy to blame such mythical beings and superstitions for disappearances and misfortunes. Who knows, maybe there is some truth to some of these after all. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters! Please feel free to leave a comment or send us a DM for any questions, suggestions, or just to say, "hi."Support us on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/thepoisonersalmanac⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://poisonersalmanac.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on socials:The Poisoner's Almanac on IG-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/poisoners_almanac?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@thepoisonersalmanac-m5q?si=16JV_ZKhpGaLyM73⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Also, look for the Poisoner's Almanac TikTok- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@poisonersalmanacp?_t=ZT-8wdYQyXhKbm&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Adam-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@studiesshow?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Becca-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yobec0?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

From Folk to Footwork : The Danceable Journey of a Mandolinwith guest Andrew Berger- GrossHost: Anna Harsh What makes a mandolin tune irresistible to dancers? Andrew Berger-Gross joins Anna Harsh to share how his musical journey—from Appalachian string bands to the soulful sounds of Italian mandolin—has been shaped by rhythm, culture, and the energy of the dance floor. Whether you're a musician or a mover, this episode is packed with rich stories, musical tips, and the deep connection between tradition and dance. Don't miss the beat!Andrew Berger-Grosshas been on a musical journey since the age of seven. After attending LaGuardia High School of Music and Arts and Oberlin Conservatory,Andrew spent twenty years immersed in the traditional music of the southeastern United States. An extended love affair with the mandolin eventually led him into the world of Italian and Italian-American mandolin music. In addition to his career as an economist at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Andrew spends his time organizing and participating in local cultural events and playing mandolin and guitar with the Oak City Serenadersand other string bands in the Raleigh, NC area.Follow Andrew on IG @OakCitySerenaders Follow Anna on IG @TambourineChronicles www.AnnaHarsh.com www.AllegroDanceCompany.net #WomanSpeakers #Mandolinists #FolkDance #Music #ItalianDanceMusic

An OG jumper that started his static line course in the early 90's, Mr. Paul Wetzel, aka "Weasle" would go from rocking out of college where he had substantially more motivation for beer and skydiving that his courses, to Army Ranger school where he'd earn his jump wings; From trailer life in Louisiana to tandems in Las Vegas, and from helicopter flight ops in Iraq and Afghanistan to a food truck in North Carolina. Along the way he's made a Japanese man vomit with his ass (And my assist), taken thousands of tandems, hiked the Appalachian trail from end to middle and back and figured out just like a whole lot of us, how lucky he is to be part of the Lunatic Fringe.

The App State offense got up early and the defense stepped up late in a 27-23 victory over Oregon State. Our radio crew breaks down the win, complete with highlights, analysis and postgame interviews with Dowell Loggains, Myles Farmer and JJ Kohl.

Steve welcomes Southern Appalachian storyteller extraordinaire Jared King, the man behind the YouTube channel @JaredKingTV . Come on in and sit a spell, it's going to be a spooky ride!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

STRANGE Things on the Appalachian TrailBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In the shadow of Dutch Mountain, a lone Foundation agent enters a cursed Appalachian mine where frozen men, impossible creatures, and a living crystal tree conspire to turn a rebellion for survival into a nightmare of blood and terror. This story was derived from ⁠⁠https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-8987 and is released under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. ⁠⁠https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/⁠⁠ Author: Matt Doggett Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MatthewDoggettAuthor/ Website/Newsletter sign up: matthewdoggettauthor.com New Book Releases: https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-G-Doggett/e/B08FD5378Z * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised.  #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scpencounters #securecontainprotect #scpstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. The author of a new book says these folks are anything but passive.Also, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky's Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags.And, the online world of Appalachian memes, and what they tell us about the folks who live here. 

Scott and Sheila share how they got started into the Bigfoot excursions and how being former police officers , local and federal, helps with gathering evidence.

“This Is Why Hikers AVOID Oak Ridge TN!” is a chilling Creepypasta horror story about a missing hiker who vanished without a trace in 2021. Inspired by the style of true scary stories and deep woods horror stories, this tale explores the eerie Appalachian wilderness where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. If you're drawn to Creepypasta, scary stories, and terrifying encounters in the woods, this story will leave you unsettled and questioning what really lurks in the forests of Tennessee. Perfect for fans of dark horror stories and missing 411-style mysteries, this is one you won't forget.

Today's episode starts with a rambling overview of how things are around here in the beeyard from hive beetles to one year mark from the WNC floods. Then a discussion of a YouTube interview with the legendary Vermont beekeeper for 50 years, Michael Palmer who says being "near row crops" is seriously hurting his beekeeping in a severe new way. Then a related article I happened to find on how neonics make varroa destructor much more destructive. I encourage you to listen to the two part video interview presented by Inside The Hive TV, a YouTube channel with some very interesting interviews.  Links to the material discussed: Part One of the YouTube featured on the Inside the Hive TV channel. Part Two is here. Part Three is just a short about Palmer talking about the book he is still trying to write. And OH I hope he does! Here's the article I quote from in Entomology Today. Keep heart dear beekeepers. Keep on keeping on. –Leigh   -- https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you get: • Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes • Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions • Input on the podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!    If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple   About Beekeeping at Five Apple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for over a decade. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.   

Episode SummaryOn this Backstage Bay Area episode, host Steven Roby sits down with Afro‑Indigenous singer and composer Martha Redbone to talk about her Harlan County roots, Brooklyn upbringing, and the call‑and‑response spirit she brings to the stage. We cover the stories behind her blend of Appalachian folk, gospel‑soul, blues, and jazz; the community‑minded ethos she calls “congregational music”; and what San Francisco can expect when she and her sextet turn Miner Auditorium into a Sunday‑night revival.What You'll HearMartha shares how family traditions, elders' stories, and a lifetime of listening shape her songwriting and live shows. She discusses collaborations with her husband and musical director Aaron Whitby, honors the often‑overlooked legacy of Black coal miners in Appalachia, and reflects on music as a tool for healing and togetherness. Expect singing, call‑and‑response, and a band built for groove and communion.GuestGuest: Martha Redbone is an award‑winning vocalist, songwriter, and composer of Cherokee/Choctaw and African American heritage. Her acclaimed projects include The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake and original music (with Aaron Whitby) for the Broadway revival of  For colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. She tours nationally, leads workshops, and advocates for the preservation of culture.LinksTickets — SFJAZZ: Martha Redbone at Miner Auditorium: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/martha-redbone/Artist — Martha Redbone (official site): https://martharedbone.com/Venue — SFJAZZ Center: https://www.sfjazz.org/Podcast — Backstage Bay Area: https://backstagebayarea.com/Call to ActionEnjoy the episode? Please follow/subscribe and share with a friend. If you're in the Bay Area, grab tickets and join us at Miner Auditorium.Hashtags#MarthaRedbone #SFJAZZ #MinerAuditorium #BackstageBayArea #AmericanRoots #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LiveMusicSF #GospelSoul #Appalachia #Brooklyn

Ginny Hawker is a singer and mentor in the Primitive Baptist tradition, an acapella style with roots in Appalachia. This style of singing inspired bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley, along with country stars like Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs. Hawker is passing this music tradition on to a new generation.

On this episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by poet and author Silas House who has not one but two books out this September that you don't want to miss: a new novel, Dead Man Blues, and a book of poetry, All These Ghosts. Silas was the recipient of the Duggins Prize, the largest award for an LGBTQ writer in the nation. He was inducted as the Poet Laureate of Kentucky for 2023–2025 and became a Grammy finalist. Silas teaches at Berea College and at the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Creative Writing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if America's wilderness hides a predator science won't acknowledge? In this episode of Dark Outdoors®, author Michael Mayes—known for his work Shadow Cats—joins us to dig into the controversial and chilling reports of black panthers roaming across the U.S. For decades, eyewitnesses from Texas to the Appalachians have sworn they've seen something impossible: massive black panthers prowling the woods, stalking farmlands, and vanishing into the shadows. Yet, mainstream science insists such creatures don't exist in North America. In this thought-provoking episode of Dark Outdoors, we sit down with author and researcher Michael Mayes to explore the mystery at the heart of his book Shadow Cats. Together, we examine chilling accounts, folklore, and the deep cultural roots of black panther sightings. Are these elusive predators a product of myth, mass misidentification, or could there be something truly hidden in America's wild places? Expect a conversation that pushes beyond campfire tales—diving into history, biology, and the unsettling implications of predators that may walk unseen. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this is one episode that will make you think twice the next time you walk into the woods after dark. Are they black mountain lions - black cougars? Are they black jaguars? Are they jaguarundi? Are they escaped exotics? What about the mysterious black longtail? Take a deep dive on black panthers with us.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains have long been steeped in mystery, folklore, and chilling tales of the supernatural. From whispered ghost stories to terrifying cryptid encounters, this rugged region of the United States is a hotbed of paranormal activity. But could some of these entities be more than folklore? Could they be demonic in nature, taking on monstrous forms that haunt the forests? In this Grave Talks Classic Episode, we sit down with John and Elijah Henderson, a father-and-son duo who grew up surrounded by the myths and mysteries of Appalachia. Their lives have been shaped by the region's traditions and superstitions, but also by firsthand encounters with things that defy explanation. John raises the haunting question: Can demonic entities disguise themselves as terrifying beasts in the forest? What if the cryptids that so many claim to see—shadowy figures, monstrous creatures, glowing eyes in the dark—aren't unknown animals at all, but manifestations of something darker? Together, John and Elijah share their journey into a world where ghosts are seen not just in abandoned houses, but in the mountains themselves. A world where cryptids walk hand in hand with folklore, and where demonic oppression may take forms we least expect. Suppose you've ever been fascinated by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, cryptid sightings, or demonic encounters. In that case, this episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about what lurks in the forest after dark. The Appalachians aren't just beautiful—they're haunted. This is Part Two of our conversation. #AppalachianGhosts #Cryptids #HauntedAppalachia #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedForests #DemonicEntities #GhostStories #RealHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 254 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Thrifting haunted items, Dark spirits smell theory, Snake eyes movie Charlie Kirk theory, Sansum Clinic controversy, Appalachian mountain story, Kai Cenat sub-a-thon hate, Haunted apartment kitchen video, Police prank on Gavin, S logo theory, Speaking in tongues translation, Parables of the talents, New studio setup, Movies predicting the future, War of the worlds alien prank, Aliens harvesting energy, Hunger games in real life, The uglies movie, Spending time with your loved ones, Stussy theory, Jester simulation theory, Evil eye on social media, Checkpoints to see your growth in life, getting over fear, people pleasing, anxiety of being successful, gambling in Vegas story, love is one language everyone understands and much more! Thanks to our Sponsors: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at ⁠https://SHOPIFY.COM/jumpers⁠ https://bit.ly/GoogleGeminiJumpersJump Download Cash App Today: ⁠https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/wh9pmopc⁠ #CashAppPod. As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Download the app, use code JUMPPOD, and claim your Spins after your first five dollar wager. Get in the game with DraftKings Casino—home of the largest jackpot win in online casino history. The Crown is Yours. Gambling problem? Call 1800 GAMBLER. In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-777 or visit CCPG.org. Please play responsibly. Twenty-one plus. Physically present in Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia only. Void in Ontario. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers only. Non-withdrawable Casino Spins issued as fifty Spins per day for ten days, valid for featured game only and expire each day after twenty fourhours. See terms at casino.draftkings.com/promos. Ends October 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains have long been steeped in mystery, folklore, and chilling tales of the supernatural. From whispered ghost stories to terrifying cryptid encounters, this rugged region of the United States is a hotbed of paranormal activity. But could some of these entities be more than folklore? Could they be demonic in nature, taking on monstrous forms that haunt the forests? In this Grave Talks Classic Episode, we sit down with John and Elijah Henderson, a father-and-son duo who grew up surrounded by the myths and mysteries of Appalachia. Their lives have been shaped by the region's traditions and superstitions, but also by firsthand encounters with things that defy explanation. John raises the haunting question: Can demonic entities disguise themselves as terrifying beasts in the forest? What if the cryptids that so many claim to see—shadowy figures, monstrous creatures, glowing eyes in the dark—aren't unknown animals at all, but manifestations of something darker? Together, John and Elijah share their journey into a world where ghosts are seen not just in abandoned houses, but in the mountains themselves. A world where cryptids walk hand in hand with folklore, and where demonic oppression may take forms we least expect. Suppose you've ever been fascinated by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, cryptid sightings, or demonic encounters. In that case, this episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about what lurks in the forest after dark. The Appalachians aren't just beautiful—they're haunted. #AppalachianGhosts #Cryptids #HauntedAppalachia #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedForests #DemonicEntities #GhostStories #RealHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

In this dive into the Catholic Church’s journey through early American expansion, from the Appalachian frontier to the banks of the Mississippi. As the new nation charged westward, Catholic communities emerged amid rivers, revivals, and rapidly shifting cultural landscapes. We’ll trace how Bishop John Carroll and others laid the foundations for an American expression of Catholicism in a time shaped by canals, awakenings, and revolutionary ideals. #CatholicHistory #USHistory #JohnCarroll #SecondGreatAwakening #ErieCanal #AmericanCatholicism #BurnedOverDistrict #CatholicPodcast #ChurchHistorySupport the show:Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/historyofthepapacyPatreon: http://patreon.com/historyofthepapacyBuy me a book: http://bit.ly/40ckJ8EHave questions, comments or feedback? Here are ways to contact me:Email Us: steve@atozhistorypage.comHow to listen: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/podcastMusic Provided by:"Sonatina in C Minor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Funeral March for Brass" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)"Crusade Heavy Perfect Loop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Agnus Dei X - Bitter Suite Kevin MacLeaod (incomptech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.