Podcasts about Southern Gothic

Fresta is joined by returning guest Ryan Simón (EIC of American Vulgaria and Ristuko) to discuss comedian Louis C.K.'s debut novel, Ingram, a picaresque of surprising literary quality. This episode, like the rambling narrative of Louis' novel, covers many topics, from trans karaoke to Kmart and Southern Gothic. A great conversation!Check out American Vulgaria here: https://americanvulgaria.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit newmythologies.substack.com/subscribe

Brea and Mallory name their most anticipated books of September! Plus, they interview Mike Chen about his debut YA novel! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreThe Reading Glasses Book!Sponsor - ZocDocwww.zocdoc.com/GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupWish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Discord channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership! Join us here!Mike ChenOf Sorcery and ScienceBooks Mentioned -The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. HackwithMurder Bimbo by Rebecca NovakHow the Story Always Ends by Wendy HeardSomeone Else's Daughter by Andrea Stewart SEPTEMBERThe Knave and the Moon by Rachel GilligRomantasy, sequel to The Knight and the MothExit Party by Emily St. John MandelLiterary sci fi, dystopian, time travelTrust Fall by Lynn PainterYA romance, contemporary, autumn, rom com, enemies to loversThe Witches of Cambridge by Alice HoffmanHistorical fantasy, witches, dark academia, 1950s BostonThe Wretched Divine by Adalyn GraceRomantasy, lady knight, demons, high fantasyTempest by Victoria AveyardHistorical romantasy, pirates, adventures, pirate queenMurder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy FoleyMystery in the Agatha Christie universe, cozy, Swiss AlpsGrim Tidings by B.K. BorisonParanormal romance, angel and reaper, enemies to lovers, grumpy/grumpyDead Beat by Leigh BardugoThird in Ninth House trilogyThreshing Day by Rebecca YarrosShort stories in the Empyrean universeTaipei Story by R.F. KuangLiterary fantasy, coming of age, summer, romance, TaipeiMorfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. WestHigh fantasy, funny, romantasy, rebellion, found familyThe Pirate Queen by Ariel LawhonHistorical fiction, pirates, fantasy, Ireland, 16th centuryWe Chase Shadows by Richard OsmanMystery, sequel to We Solve MurdersBodies of Magic by Freya MarskeFantasy, dark academia, Grey's Anatomy meets A Deadly Education, queerSometimes I Scare Myself by Jeneva RoseHorror short storiesThe True Confessions of First Lady Freeman by Deesha PhilyawLiterary, wife of a megachurch pastor's secret comes to lightFree Falling by Lyla SageParanormal romance, haunted small town, fake relationshipHawk and Sparrow by Ayana GrayYA romantasy, mystery, magic, Gilded Age, historicalScion by James IslingtonSci fi thriller, cyberpunk, John Wick meets Blade RunnerIt's Not What You Think by Clare MackintoshThriller, woman attempting to catch cheating husband finds him deadKiss Slay Replay by Rachel HarrisonHorror, time loop, serial killer, romanceUnder Story by Chloe BenjaminSci fi, romance, time travel, Antarctica, near futureA Time of Witches by Madeline MartinHistorical fantasy, witches, parallel timelinesAmerican Hagwon by Min Jin LeeHistorical fiction, family epic, Seoul, Sydney, CaliforniaReign by Bethan CroomeRomantasy, found family, forbidden love, magic, adventureMazywood by Tananarive DueHistorical horror, female rage, Black Hollywood, filmmaking, California mountainsThe Black Orchid by Loreth Anne WhiteThriller, murder on a cruise through Aegean SeaSophie, Standing There by Meg MasonLiterary fiction, mental health, books about books, lonelinessCursed City by Kate GoldenHarker Academy #2, romantasy, dark academiaBig Bad Wolf by Laurie GilmoreParanormal romance, small town, Little Red Riding Hood retellingBuried in the Woods Below by Daniel G. MillerThriller, psychological suspense, isolated setting, secrets, MinnesotaNightjars by Michael WehuntHorror, Memento meets Dracula, man caught for crimes he doesn't rememberThe Commons by Rebecca IhimNew Adult romantasy, dystopian dark academiaSwitzy by Emma ClineLiterary fiction, aging man's last pilgrimagePaper Ghosts by Sarah Addison AllenMagical realism, romance, ghosts, parallel timelines, 1970s, North CarolinaThe Sweetest Fiend by Raven KennedyDark romance, fae, enemies to lovers, Pied Piper retellingMidnight Curfew by Penelope DouglasQueer dark romance, MLM, enemies to lovers, rivals from opposing familiesProtocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body by Andrew D. HubermanNonfiction, science, self helpThe Pumpkin Bride by Fiona ButtercupCozy romantasy, autumnal, second chance romance, Shrek meets Princess Bride with pumpkinsPly by Hernan DiazSci fi, dystopia, far future, humans reinventing societyBlightfall by Brandon Sanderson and Janci PattersonYA sci fi, space, dystopia, intergalactic mission to an alien worldTrad Wife by Sarah LanganHorror, trad wife influencers, social media, journalist's descent into evil world of influencingI Hope This Email Finds You in Hell by Mackenzie ReedHorromance, office worker accidentally witnesses her hot boss performing an exorcismThe Three Graces of Pearl Street by Elizabeth Wellington RollinsHistorical fiction, Italy, family saga, three Italian American generations of womenHarbinger by Geneva LeeNew Adult romantasy, magic, mythology, magicBones by K.L. SpeerDark romantasy, dystopian, post-apocalyptic, magicThe Disappearers by Marlon JamesHistorical fiction, 1980s Jamaica, murder of a gay manThe Siren by Tomi AdeyemiYA fantasy, dark academia, rage, yearning, woman's darknessUngrateful Immigrant Daughter: A Memoir from the Child of a Mail-Order Bride by Katya SuvorovaNonfictionCrown of Crimson and Crows by Tessa HaleRomantasy, why choose, witches, vampires, enemies to loversLove Felt Like This by Julie OliviaRomance, small town, grumpy rock star + sunshine children's show creature working togetherEspiritu by Aiden ThomasSequel to Cemetery Boys!!!Kneel Before Me by Lindsay StraubeKiss of the Basilisk book #3The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies by Kate WestburyHistorical romance, mystery, post WWII Oxford University, undercover operativesEmpire by Sabaa TahirHeir Duology #2Doomsdate by Laura Piper LeeHorromance, rom com, zombie apocalypseI Am the Monster Under the Bed by Emily ZinnikasHorror, invisible entity under a bed, return to small townFallow by Sarah AndersonSci fi, funny, young woman signs up to be the world's first in-house corporate surrogateOur Cut of Salt by Deena HelmHorror, haunted house, three generations of Palestinian women deal with haunting in ancestral homeWe Already Dug the Grave by Emma C. WellsThriller, Southern Gothic, Sharp Objects with a dash of Practical MagicKiss of the Black Flame by Helene ScheuererRomantasy, books about books, magic, found family, forced proximityBlacktail by Scott HawkinsDark fantasy, a wolf sets out on a journey of revengeThe Paradox Club by Charlie LovettSci fi mystery, secret society, woman uncovers truth about her father's death that could alter course of historyThe Velvet Knife by Maureen JohnsonTruly Devious #6The Lost Spectacular by Zoe DuhaimeFantasy, romance, Night Circus meets Midnight LibraryLive Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made by Kristin Kobes Du MezNonfictionThe Dark Lord's Guide to Honeymooning (and Other Acts of Tyranny) by Tiffany HuntGuides to Villainy and Love #2, romantasyWildwood by Ashley WooMystery, horror, gothic, family estate with secrets, creepy forestThe Birthing Tree by Amanda PetersHistorical fiction, family, legacy, small Nova Scotia town, Indigenous traditionsBeyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea by Kathleen KaufmanHorror, fantasy, gothic, mystery, microbial biology, witchcraftSo It Grows by Andie BurkeRomance, cozy, small town, business rivals to lovers, plant shopYou're the One That I Haunt by Katie JungParanormal romance, woman teams up with hot ghost to save her childhood crush from a curseThe Strangers by Naomi AldermanSci fi, grief, weird new animal spreading across AmericaA Snake Among Swans by Hannah KanerQueer romantasy, sapphic, epic fantasy, magic, warring kingdoms, female rageIf Not You by Ellen O'CloverRomance, rival copywriters, forced proximityThe Thief and the Traitor Bride by V.L. BovalinoRomantasy set in the world of The Second Death of LockeThe Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki VanSickleMystery, reluctant psychic, tarot, cold caseBaldur's Gate 3: Astarion by T. KingfisherHorror fantasy, vampiresIn the Dark by Shain RoseDark romance, secret society, enemies to lovers, ultra-private billionaire enclave The Sisters of Crimson House by Melissa Anderson SweazyHorror, gothic, mystery, ghosts, psychic, haunted house, evil entityIn the Woods They Wait by Carrie Lee SouthHorror, thriller, park ranger obsesses with case of missing child that mirrors disappearance of her brother Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latine Horror edited by Cynthia PelayoHorror short storiesWitch Daughter by Tanaz BhathenaHistorical fantasy, retelling of Tahmineh, Persian mythology, witchesAnger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth AcevedoYA, novel in verse, mental healthEVEN MORE BOOKS HERE!! Help support this show and unlock bonus content! 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Evil finally gets his 10 out of 10 episode — and he brought Clutch's Blast Tyrant (2004).DL came in skeptical and left converted: an 8.5/10 from a first-time deep listener, and a 9/10 from Evil who's been living with this album for 20 years. The debate: is this peak Clutch, or does Earth Rocker or Elephant Riders make a case? And does the Basket of Eggs bonus disc belong on the album or not?The case for Blast Tyrant: Neil Fallon's lyricism is genuinely unlike anything else in rock — part Southern Gothic preacher, part sci-fi pulp novelist, part hot rod manual. The Regulator is one of the great American rock songs. The Mob Goes Wild is a live staple for a reason. And Prophets of Doom is the slow-burn track that hooked Evil the first time he heard it — "born with a mustache and a supernova, tossed off the cliffs of Dover."Also covered: the history of Clutch and Corrosion of Conformity sharing a bill (COC opening for Clutch in 2003, then flipping the bill 20+ years later), why Clutch was weirdly lumped in with Korn in the mid-90s, and why their live show is the real argument for the band.Next episode: Evil's other 10 out of 10 — Corrosion of Conformity's Wise Blood (1996).

Eight Halloween horror stories lead down a dark country road in this nearly five-hour Weekly Spooky horror story compilation. The Long Road to the Haunted Hayride packs scary Halloween stories about haunted hayrides, corn mazes, scarecrows, witches, pumpkin monsters, ghosts, folk horror, Southern Gothic revenge, and rural slasher terror. Presented in story order, this Halloween fiction anthology moves from swamp-born pumpkin folklore and a child-eating Halloween legend into witchcraft, harvest killers, haunted cornfields, restless ghosts, bayou vengeance, and a final haunted attraction where one broken rule turns manufactured fear into the real thing. Inside this Halloween horror compilation: "Barley and Clyde Meet the Pumpkin King" by David O'Hanlon - Two Arkansas cousins disturb the wrong swamp altar on Halloween and carry the consequences straight into a children's hayride. Soon the corn is crawling with pumpkin-headed imps, hellfire scarecrows, and a towering Pumpkin King with an appetite for souls."The Grinner" by Henrique Couto - Halloween-obsessed Robbie wants to impress the older kids by stealing the head of a creepy scarecrow-like dummy outside an old funeral home. The bowl says to take only one piece of candy, and Robbie is about to learn why some Halloween rules are written in blood."The Piano Witch" by Charles Campbell - A young girl begins piano lessons in an old estate where a witch seems trapped inside the wood of an antique grand piano. As the music takes hold, a hidden murder and an old hunger turn one lesson into a supernatural reckoning."Sickle Jack, the Harvester of Souls" by Joe Solmo - On Halloween in 1980s suburbia, four boys follow a flirtatious scavenger hunt through playgrounds, alleys, cemeteries, and cornfields. A pumpkin-headed scarecrow with a sickle follows the clues too, and the harvest needs somebody new to wear the face."Never Enter the Old Corn Maze on Halloween" by William Rayne - A Halloween party dares a teenager, his brother, and two friends to spend one hour inside a legendary corn maze. What begins as an elaborate scare becomes a living labyrinth with its own pumpkin-faced master - and a price for anyone who wants to leave."Lucien Greyshire and the Ghost from Applebee's" by L.F. Falconer - A scarred Halloween impresario who can see the dead recruits a mischievous teenage poltergeist from an Applebee's for a very unusual job. Haunted entertainment, unresolved deaths, and Lucien's private sense of justice make this one of the strangest employment offers in the afterlife."Burn on the Bayou" by L.F. Falconer - Lucien Greyshire brings his Halloween business to an abandoned Louisiana manor surrounded by cypress, old graves, and bayou darkness. A lavish haunted-house party becomes a Southern Gothic contract where ghosts are real, the cistern is occupied, and the host always delivers."Halloween Haunted Hayride" by Rob Fields - A group of friends boards the Pendleton Haunted Hayride for animatronic scares, farm-country darkness, and a Halloween rush. The driver gives them one rule - stay on the wagon. Once they break it, axes swing, bodies fall, and somebody becomes very serious about enforcing the rules.For listeners searching for Halloween horror stories, scary stories for Halloween, haunted hayride horror, corn maze horror, scarecrow horror, witch stories, ghost stories, folk horror, rural horror, Southern Gothic horror, long horror stories, or a Halloween audiobook-style fiction anthology, this collection is built for spooky-season binge listening. Follow Weekly Spooky on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or your favorite podcast app, and return every Wednesday for a brand-new scary story. Keep the Halloween season going with more frightening fiction, monsters, ghosts, urban legends, and nightmares from the Weekly Spooky horror podcast.

In this episode of So, You Like Horror?, I'm joined by my wife, Sarah, as we head back to Bon Temps for a full retrospective on HBO's True Blood. We look back at the series' Southern Gothic atmosphere, the vampire boom of the late 2000s, and the characters who made the show unforgettable, including Sookie Stackhouse, Bill Compton, Eric Northman, Pam, Lafayette, Tara, Jason, and Jessica. We also talk about the show's strongest seasons, villains like Maryann and Russell Edgington, the arrival of witches, werewolves, faeries, and werepanthers, and whether True Blood eventually became too crowded with supernatural mythology. Along the way, we cover the rise of Billith, the Authority, and Lilith; the show's use of religion, prejudice, addiction, sexuality, and politics; and whether the final season gave these characters the endings they deserved. More than a decade after the series ended, does True Blood still hold up? Is it really a horror series, or is it equal parts vampire romance, supernatural soap opera, dark comedy, and Southern Gothic chaos? We also share our favorite characters, villains, storylines, biggest disappointments, and where True Blood ranks among vampire television shows. If you're a fan of True Blood, vampire horror, HBO horror series, Southern Gothic stories, or supernatural television, join us as we return to Bon Temps and remember one of the wildest vampire shows ever made.

This week ends our mini-series curated by friend of the show, the Rev DeAnna Daniels PhD by discussing a bold film from earlier this year. Adapted from her play of the same name, Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS contains multitudes. It is a Southern Gothic revenge epic. It is a microcosmic history of inherited trauma. It is a darkly comic, allegorical odyssey. And it is a theological exploration of all that we perceive about -- and act in response to -- our understanding of God. It follows two twins -- Racine and Anaia (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) who, injured from a young age by their elusive and absentee father (Sterling K. Brown), are contacted by their estranged mother (Vivica A. Fox -- aka God) and told to go on a quest to "Make [their] Daddy dead."We're joined by a host of recent friends of the show, including DeAnna herself, Leland Merritt PhD, and cultural theopoet de'Angelo Dia for a rich discussion about what we talk about when we talk about God. We touch on the ways this film has the power to both inspire and infuriate, as it holds up a mirror to some of our worst suppositions and our fiercest tendencies.It's a thoughtful and rewarding final chapter in this mini-series that has explored multiple facets of the horrific and the divine. We want to thank Dr. DeAnna Daniels again for curating and programming it and we really hope you enjoy it.Patron Only Segment: Whatcha Watchin' / Readin' / Listenin' To?6:00 - IS GOD ISSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Ascend: The Great Books Podcast, Dcn. Garlick is joined by Dr. Joseph Boyne to discuss Flannery O'Connor's "Enduring Chill" as part of Short Story September. Visit thegreatbookspodcast.com for our reading schedule, articles, and a whole host of written guides.Asbury Fox, the failed New York writer who returns home to his mother's dairy farm convinced he is dying a tragic, Kafka-esque death, meets a rural doctor, two farmhands who refuse to share his resentment, and a deaf, one-eyed priest from Purrgatory who simply walks him through the Baltimore Catechism. What begins as another Southern Gothic confrontation with pride becomes something rarer in O'Connor: a dark comedy in which the protagonist desires of a romantic death are met with an enduring chill.Dr. Boyne and Dcn. Garlick draw out the story's autobiographical shadows, its critique of performative liberalism and abstract love of humanity, and the way O'Connor uses both the Jesuit in New York and the homely Father Finn to insist that meaning—and grace—cannot be manufactured from the self. The conversation lingers on the water-stain dove that descends as ice rather than fire, the question of whether the tale is comic or merely purgatorial, and what it means for those of us who prize the Great Books that education, by itself, is never enough. Listeners who have been scarred by “The Lame Shall Enter First” will find this one far easier to finish—and far more unsettling in its quiet demand that we keep living.Chapters00:05 — Podcast intro and the reading plan for Short Story September01:01 — Introducing Enduring Chill and Dr. Joseph Boyne03:21 — Why Dr. Boyne picked the story05:00 — Flannery O'Connor and the Southern Gothic tradition12:55 — The grotesque, violence, and grace in O'Connor20:32 — Asbury returns home and the education theme30:30 — Asbury's desire for a meaningful death and the Jesuit in New York41:42 — Dr. Block and Asbury's confrontation with illness50:00 — The dairy farm, the black workers, and failed communion57:13 — Asking for a priest and the dream sequence70:29 — Father Finn arrives and subverts Asbury's expectations80:31 — Randall and Morgan return85:34 — Dr. Block diagnoses the illness correctly87:40 — Final scene: the Holy Ghost in ice and the enduring chill96:23 — Closing reflections on O'Connor and the story's meaningKeywordsFlannery O'Connor The Enduring Chill short story analysis, Ascend the Great Books Podcast Short Story September episode with Deacon Harrison Garlick and Dr. Joseph Boyne of Tulsa Community College, Southern Gothic literature, Catholic short stories, Christ-haunted South, Asbury Fox character study, Jesuit priest Ignatius Vogle, Father Finn from Purgatory, Baltimore Catechism, Holy Spirit as ice instead of fire, undulant fever raw milk irony, performative liberalism and racial condescension, education versus practical wisdom, grotesque as medium of grace, O'Connor comedy versus tragedy, Good Country People comparison, lupus and autobiographical elements, Great Books education critique, upcoming Plato Republic series, Robert E. Howard Red Shadows Solomon Kane, Neil Gaiman Chivalry with Archduke Eduard Habsburg, Herman Melville Bartleby the Scrivener.

"If you hold on to the past, you die a little each day..." For Episode 416, Brandon and Thomas finish their main series on the Southern Gothic genre with Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR. Listen as they discuss how Steven Spielberg was the film's first director, why Robert De Niro was so motivated to make the movie, which A-List actors starred in the film, how Nick Nolte convinced Scorsese for him to star in the film, how Scorsese re-ignited interest in CinemaScope in the 1990s, how Scorsese tried to make this his Alfred Hitchcock movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Kyle Chandler and Friday Night Lights (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:08:24) Intro to Cape Fear (00:12:30) How Cape Fear Got to Production (00:17:42) Favorite Scenes (00:36:49) On Set Life - (01:07:09) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:34) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:36) Film Facts (01:27:52) Awards (01:30:01) Final Questions on the Movie (01:35:23) Final Questions on the Southern Gothic Genre (01:39:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:31) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

"Would you even recognize the man left standing in front of you?" Most wives read his withdrawal after a lost job, a lost role, or a lost dream as rejection. It's usually something else entirely. This episode breaks down what's actually happening and what's yours to do about it. NOT TO DESTROY HIS PAST — the Odyssey line that reframes what "letting go" is supposed to look like TWO DIFFERENT RESPONSES — why grief and resentment need two completely different reactions from you MORE THAN THE ROLE HE LOST — the one thing you can actually offer him that isn't fixing him If you've ever wondered why he shut down instead of talking to you after something big changed, this one's for you. Part of The Couple Cure's Storm series. Full companion episode on Storm Ready Men. Timestamps: 0:00 "Would you even recognize the man left standing in front of you?" 1:06 My own 2006 story 3:47 ⭐ THE OFFERING: what the Odyssey says about identity 4:25 "You can't hand him a new identity" 5:24 The healthy shift: from the star to the coach 6:57 Grief vs. resentment, and why the difference matters 9:03 Two men in my own family 10:59 "More than the role that he lost" --- Next Steps & Resources: • Explore the C.U.R.E. Method: https://thecouplecure.com • Join Storm Ready Men: https://stormreadymen.com • The Basics of Rebuilding Trust: https://jayandloripyatt.gumroad.com/l/LzMJm • New to the Channel? Start with our 5 seasons of foundational content here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLitabWxO9iDI1-ByymvBpwaiTB0sozSjL We want to hear from you—how can we best support you in this new season? Let us know in the comments. To Say Thanks ("Tip Jar") - https://buy.stripe.com/28EfZh4vJ4yQbbwg6i57W02 -- Who is This Channel For? If your marriage has been impacted by addiction — whether you're the one struggling or the one carrying the pain — this channel is for you. Our marriage was nearly destroyed by Jay's compulsive pornography use. We found a way through it. Now, as Trauma-Trained Certified Mentors, we help couples find the peace, trust, and connection they're looking for. #TheCoupleCure #MarriageHelp #MaleAnger #BetrayalRecovery #MarriageRestoration #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianMarriage #HealingTogether "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ISRC: USUAN2300004

Dig Me a Grave, is the definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal,well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by Dick Harpootlian - the prosecutor who brought him to justice.As personable as he was ruthless, Pee Wee defied easy categories. He killed to avenge minor slights as well as for pleasure, using any convenient method—including stabbing, shooting, poison, suffocation, and drowning. Evidence suggested he forced at least one victim to dig his own grave, stand in it, and be shot to death. Ice-cold within but outwardly charming, he joked with judges, reporters, and Harpootlian himself, but didn't hesitate to hatch a plot while incarcerated to kidnap theprosecutor's daughter in order to extort an escape.Dig Me a Grave is a haunting look at a prolific, remorseless killer, as well as a provocative exploration of justice and the death penalty. Author Dick Harpootlian joins me today on Murder Most Foul.  

Dear listeners: my family is moving through a challenging time, which impacts my ability to produce new content for you. I fully intend to be back to writing and recording as soon as possible, but in the meantime, I'm trying to keep the feed active by sharing some classic episodes with accompanying music, and hopefully some more all-night compilations. Maybe you'll discover a story you haven't heard yet – or rediscover and old favorite. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or Threads @sleepandsorcery to stay up to date! JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery Welcome to Sleep & Sorcery, a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. Step across the threshold into a world of myth and magic, where you can safely drift off into a deep and comfortable sleep. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. In tonight's Southern Gothic-inspired sleep story, you receive an invitation to a mysterious gathering at the home of a prominent resident of your town. Once a year, she hosts an intimate, late-night get-together to celebrate the rare and brief blooming of a beloved flower: the night-blooming cereus, also known as the Queen of the Night. You join the moonlit revel to witness the unfurling of the flower, which beckons you into nature's great mystery. Music: Sense of Relief by Hannah Lindgren from EpidemicSound.com THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES! Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep. All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI. Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones. Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846 Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love. Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support. Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth. Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shawn, Todd, and Travis gather at the ol' dilapidated mansion to revel in the glories of yesteryear when Cinema Chop Shop was the driving industry behind our tiny backwoods town.  We're talking about Southern Gothic movies, y'all!

We head to the theatre for the latest film about your friendly neighborhood superhero, install & test drive an upgrade kit for your X-Arcade game controller, and play a Southern Gothic boomer shooter that pits you against hordes of undead deer! Participate in our listener questionnaire & automatically get entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card! genxgrownup.com/podsurvey (genxgrownup.com/podsurvey) (May contain some explicit language.) Patreon » patreon.com/genxgrownup (patreon.com/genxgrownup)Discord » GenXGrownUp.com/discord (genxgrownup.com/discord)Facebook » fb.me/GenXGrownUp (fb.me/GenXGrownUp)Twitter » GenXGrownUp.com/twitter (genxgrownup.com/twitter)Website » GenXGrownUp.com (genxgrownup.com/)Podcast » GenXGrownUp.com/pod (genxgrownup.com/pod)Merchandise » GenXGrownUp.com/merch (genxgrownup.com/merch)Theme: “Grown Up” by Beefy » beefyness.com (beefyness.com/) Apple » itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641 (itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/genxgrownup-podcast/id1268365641)CastBox » castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us (castbox.fm/channel/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-id2943471?country=us)Pocket Casts » pca.st/8iuL (pca.st/8iuL)Audible » amz.run/6yhR (amz.run/6yhR)TuneIn » tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/ (tunein.com/radio/GenXGrownUp-Podcast-p1020342/)Spotify » spoti.fi/2TB4LR7 (spoti.fi/2TB4LR7)iHeart » www.iheart.com/podcast… (www.iheart.com/podcast/269-genxgrownup-podcast-65363467/)Amazon Music » amzn.to/33IKfEK (amzn.to/33IKfEK) Show Notes World War II with Tom Hanks » youtu.be/BgMlL_kHgEc?si=GpZzkDpnSeR4-kL0 Evil Dead Burn » youtu.be/TnHby2cxJzs?si=rHaNUnOcDQEPuUnN Spider-Man: Brand New Day » youtu.be/daXaTug8rL4?si=fY3rp_1BalI5cA-i X-Arcade Spinner Kit » https:genxgrownup.com/xgaming Steering Wheel Knob » amzn.to/3TTcvlI (affiliate) subpar pool » subparpool.com/ Cat Earth » amzn.to/4zdhEFf (affiliate) Venison County » store.steampowered.com/app/3868900/Venison_County/ Venison County Live » youtube.com/live/VyJ_mdQogds Coyote vs Acme » youtu.be/H-43VeYGiPM?si=S2AAlRGjyNdZoKaq Insidious: Out of the Further » youtu.be/jxU8FU3o75A?si=k2rdXmoZzvn0Cp6g Dark Matter Season 2 » youtu.be/zhB6_1UbR7s?si=Bhj_fXRuDUIX5HyY Email the show » podcast@genxgrownup.com (mailto:podcast@genxgrownup.com) Visit us on YouTube » GenXGrownUp.com/yt (genxgrownup.com/yt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 18th, 2026 EP: 107 Supernatural South: Ghosts, Cryptids & Southern Gothic w/Sherry Malaver Parada What really lurks beneath the Spanish moss? The American South has produced some of the strangest supernatural legends in the country—from ghosts and witches to bizarre cryptids and unexplained objects in the sky. This week, Justin and Erik are joined by author Sherry Malaver Parada to discuss her new book, Supernatural South: Gothic Tales of Ghosts, Cryptids & Unexplained Phenomena. Sherry takes us deep into stories of the Loup-Garou, Boo Hag, Moon-Eyed People, haunted history, mysterious creatures, possible extraterrestrial encounters, and other strange happenings that have become part of Southern folklore. Llewellyn released Supernatural South in August 2026 as part of its ghosts, hauntings, and mythical-creature catalog. We'll explore where these legends came from, how history shapes paranormal stories, and whether some folklore may have started with encounters people simply couldn't explain.

Spookies, we've been meaning to cover The Skeleton Key (2005) for a while now, so when Swamp Ass August entered the conversation, we knew it had to be part of the lineup. An iconic mid-aughts horror movie starring not one, not two, but three Oscar-nominated actors, this flick nails the Southern Gothic aesthetic and definitely brings the talent. That being said, it's not without its blind spots — and there's always danger when you dabble in things you don't understand. Join us in the bayou as we talk comps, clues, and culture on a new Spooky Tuesday. References: https://hcagrads.hypotheses.org/5111https://www.reddit.com/r/horror/comments/el2d08/what_did_get_out_have_that_the_skeleton_key_didnt/

This week, I talk with Kayla Hardy about her dark fantasy The Quarter Queen! How The Quarter Queen began as a television pilot. Kayla Hardy's screenwriting background shaped the novel's cinematic pacing, visual set pieces, ensemble cast, and meticulous plotting.  Why Marie Laveau is both historical inspiration and a personal connection.  Hardy draws on her Louisiana Creole roots, academic background in African American literature and folklore, and fascination with Marie to humanize a woman often reduced to legend.  Crafting the mother-daughter relationship is the emotional heart of the novel.  Marie and Ree represent different sides of the same coin, allowing Hardy to explore generational pain, privilege, protection, and what happens when the past refuses to stay buried.  How fantasy becomes a way to confront real American history.  The book explores conflicting approaches to oppression and liberation while using Southern Gothic and supernatural elements to make the consequences of historical violence impossible to ignore.  How Hardy reclaims Black and Creole folklore from pop-culture mythology,  Through Voodoo and zonbi, Hardy grounds the supernatural elements in traditions that have often been appropriated or stripped of their origins. All the Bookwild Links:Check Out the Bookwild SubstackSubscribe to Bookwild on YouTubeGet Bookwild MerchFollow @imbookwild on InstagramCheck Out Author Social Media Packages Follow Co-hosts On Instagram:Gare Billings @gareindeedreadsSteph Lauer @books.in.badgerlandHalley Sutton @halleysutton25Brian Watson @readingwithbrianMacKenzie Green @missusa2mbaErin Ashley @bellametaphor

Swinewomb is a Southern Gothic psychosexual horror play set in the deeply religious town of Caleb's Rest, where two siblings unravel in the aftermath of their parents' deaths. As Shiloh spirals into a dangerous affair and begins hearing a voice that may be the devil's, hysteria spreads through the community. The play blurs the line between piety and possession, asking where evil truly lives.This episode features Reese Villella, Julia Ordway and Carter Williams.Play opening details:Venue: The West End Theatre, 263 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024 Dates: August 22 & 23, 2026This is Something Rather Than Nothing

"I have always depended on the kindness of strangers." For Episode 414, Brandon and Thomas tackle the most important figure in the Southern Gothic genre, and that's Tennessee Williams. Listen as they discuss his 1951 classic film starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, and Karl Malden. Find out more about the Williams's original Broadway production, how Marlon Brando landed the role in the stage version, how Vivien Leigh replaced the original Broadway actreess for the film, how the censors got involved in the making of the film, how they created New Orleans in Burbank, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Movies are Hot Right Now (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:12:18) Intro to A Streetcar Named Desire (00:17:29) How A Streetcar Named Desire Got to Production (00:25:01) Favorite Scenes (00:45:16) On Set Life - (01:15:51) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:22:06) What Worked and What Didn't (01:29:58) Film Facts (01:37:26) Awards (01:38:54) Final Questions on the Movie (01:46:47) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:52:39) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

His anger isn't the whole story. Underneath it is fear, shame, and expectations he's never said out loud. This video breaks down what's actually happening when he explodes, the difference between an angry man and an unsafe one, and what changes when he starts doing the work. If this describes your husband, share it with him. It's for him. Part of The Couple Cure's Storm series. Full companion episode on Storm Ready Men. Timestamps: 0:00 Why his anger isn't what it looks like 0:28 Anger is a cover emotion 1:33 What I learned the hard way 3:15 The rule book he never gave you 4:01 Why it lands on you at home 5:01 Anger vs. abuse: know the difference 6:14 When it's not a storm, it's a safety issue 6:41 If you need help right now (988 or 800 799 SAFE) 6:57 What it takes for him to find calm 7:42 What changes when he does the work 9:16 What recovery actually feels like 10:12 The other side of this storm 11:23 You were never the problem 11:45 Next: The Storm of Identity --- Next Steps & Resources: • Explore the C.U.R.E. Method: https://thecouplecure.com • Join Storm Ready Men: https://stormreadymen.com • The Basics of Rebuilding Trust: https://jayandloripyatt.gumroad.com/l/LzMJm • New to the Channel? Start with our 5 seasons of foundational content here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLitabWxO9iDI1-ByymvBpwaiTB0sozSjL We want to hear from you—how can we best support you in this new season? Let us know in the comments. To Say Thanks ("Tip Jar") - https://buy.stripe.com/28EfZh4vJ4yQbbwg6i57W02 -- Who is This Channel For? If your marriage has been impacted by addiction — whether you're the one struggling or the one carrying the pain — this channel is for you. Our marriage was nearly destroyed by Jay's compulsive pornography use. We found a way through it. Now, as Trauma-Trained Certified Mentors, we help couples find the peace, trust, and connection they're looking for. #TheCoupleCure #MarriageHelp #MaleAnger #BetrayalRecovery #MarriageRestoration #RelationshipAdvice #ChristianMarriage #HealingTogether "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ISRC: USUAN2300004

A graffiti-covered shell of a building in Mid-City, New Orleans, is finally under demolition. The Lindy Boggs Medical Center was abandoned after damage from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Lindy Boggs Medical Center, formerly known as Mercy Hospital, stood for more than 65 years before becoming the blighted eyesore it is today. WWNO and WRKF's Morning Edition Producer, Mel Bridges, tells us more about the history of the building, why it was abandoned and how residents are responding. For seven years, Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge has been researching health disparities across four Southern states. They're looking into why so many people in the South, particularly those in rural areas, live shorter and less healthy lives. Recently, they've come out with their first two datasets, which consist of information taken from two Louisiana parishes.Stephanie Broyles, professor of research and director of the Contextual Risk Factors Laboratory at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and Erin Theriot, community engagement coordinator in Assumption Parish, join us for more. The LSU Museum of Art is gearing up for its fall exhibitions. The art on deck includes the work of Walter Anderson, the renowned Mississippi painter known for his reclusive lifestyle.  It will also feature an exhibit on Southern Gothic themes, revealing the overlap between the literary genre and visual arts. Chief Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the LSU Museum of Art, Michelle Schulte, joins us with the details.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you!Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Orpheus Descending” by Tennessee Williams, at Oakland Theatre Project through August 23, 2026.         Text of Review: Over the course of his career, Tennessee Williams wrote thirty full length plays and a host of one-acts. Yet looking at the list of plays produced by local and regional theaters, you'd think he only wrote The Glass Menagerie and A Streetcar Named Desire. While it's true there was a fall off in quality after 1965, and some of the early works were sketchy, there's still quite a roster of plays that hardly ever get revived outside of New York. So it's a kind of gift that Orpheus Descending is now playing at Oakland Theatre Project through August 23rd. 

The play has a curious and confusing history. A rewrite of one of Williams' early plays, Battle of Angels, Orpheus Descending opened on Broadway in 1957 in the midst of Williams' most creative period. It received mixed to negative reviews, and closed quickly, later becoming a Brando film titled The Fugitive Kind, which had no relationship to a same-titled early Williams play, and was later revived on Broadway in 1989 with Vanessa Redgrave, which was filmed but isn't available streaming. Orpheus Descending opens in a dry goods store in a small white town in the South in the 1950s when Val, a drifter whose car has broken down, comes into the emporium and throws everyone in the town into turmoil, particularly Lady, wife of the store's ill-tempered invalid owner. A romance, doomed of course, ensues. We do have to wait to meet them after a long expository duet from two lesser characters that Williams should have cut seventy years ago. 

O rpheus Descending is, as one critic noted for a recent revival, pure over the top Southern Gothic, verging on fantasy and brain rattling hysteria. It's both Williams at his best, and at his most histrionic. This production, directed by Will Detlefsen, shows the play at its best through some of the actors, particularly Natalie Pasquinelli as Carol and Lisa Ramirez in the role of Lady. But we never understand Val's attraction to Lady and the play suffers from the theatre's configuration, forcing actors to shout from across the horizontal space, turning the play often into a one-note yelling spree. And some directorial choices that sounded good in theory just don't work. But in a world of half-baked world premieres and undeserved Pulitzers, any Tennessee Williams is a treat, and when this production works, and it does work here and there, and when Williams is on a roll, it's theatre as its meant to be seen. Orpheus Descending plays at Oakland Theatre Project through August 23rd. For more information go to oakland theatreproject. org. I'm Richard Wolinsky on Bay Area Theatre for KPFA. The post Review: “Orpheus Descending” at Oakland Theatre Project appeared first on KPFA.

Filmmaker and photographer Ryan Hartley joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss project, Oaksplitter, a southern gothic exploration of the people and land from his upbringing.https://ryhart.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ry.hart/Crawling out of northwest Tennessee, Ryan Hartley is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and photographer.In his youth, he roamed the outskirts of his small rural town, skateboarding, making home movies, and photographing both his friends and locals. He has traveled around the world, working in reality TV, photographing bands, and capturing the communities and unseen people who remind him of his childhood. Now based in Nashville, he works with artists, major record labels, and brands to help shape and capture their identity. His latest project, Oaksplitter, is a southern gothic exploration of the people and land from his upbringing, and the in-between spaces where those worlds collide.Publications: Rolling Ston, Oxford American, The Bitter Southerner Publishing, Garden & Guns, Paste Magazine, Sunnyside Projects, Black Flower Publishing , Flood Magazine, Uncut MagazineThis podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club - Begin Building your dream photobook library today at:https://charcoalbookclub.com

REUPLOAD - the issue with unsynchronised tracks is now fixed, thanks for your patience! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the world of New England Gothic. Join us as we discuss the colonial and religious foundations of the genre, examine what makes it different from Southern Gothic and explore some of the key authors and works that shaped its development. If you like stories of witchcraft, demons, haunted houses and Dark Academia – or just want some more books to add to your read pile – this is the episode for you.

In honor of Criterion's new Southern Gothic collection, we're sharing some of our favorite Southern Gothics from past episodes. ---Have you seen Cape Fear or have you seen Cape Feare (The Simpsons episode paraodying the movie)? Cape Fear (1991) Dir. Martin Scorsese. Screenplay by Wesley Strick. Starring Robert DeNiro, Juliette Lewis, Nick Nolte, and Jessica Lange.Email sogothicpod@gmail.com. Follow Chance and Amanda on Letterboxd @mrchancelee and @mcavoy_amanda. Instagram @sogothicpod Closing music "Gothic Guitar" by Javolenus 2014 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)

Comics writer Philip Kennedy Johnson (The Infernal Hulk, Superman) breaks down his new project Midnight Spider-Man, one of the flagship titles launching Marvel's brand-new Midnight Universe this fall. In this panel plunge, Philip shares how the project came together, why Spider-Man was the perfect character for a full-fledged body horror reimagining, and the surprising influences behind the series including David Cronenberg, John Carpenter, Junji Ito, and manga storytelling to the corporate paranoia of Alien. He goes on to explain how Marvel challenged him to take creative risks, how artist Scie Tronc brings an entirely new visual language to the character, and why this version of Spider-Man may be the boldest reinvention of the character ever. We also explores the larger themes driving the book, including power, responsibility, corporate corruption, and how modern anxieties shape today's superhero stories. Beyond Midnight Spider-Man, we dive into Philip's Incredible Hulk run, exploring his love of Appalachian folk horror, Southern Gothic storytelling, and the inspirations behind my favorite character in the book, Charlie Tidwell, and tease about the upcoming Hulk War crossover. "What the world has actually shown us is that power makes monsters almost invariably. Peter exists in a world in which power makes monsters every time, but he's the one who sets out to prove that it's not true—even while it's physically, visibly changing him into a monster." — Philip Kennedy Johnson Phillip's website Follow Comic Book Yeti

This episode of The Reading Black Girls is a lively, off-the-cuff “yap sesh” where the girls catch up on what they've been reading, from contemporary fiction and Southern Gothic horror to thrillers, legal suspense, and romance, while also sharing the books they're most excited to read next. Along the way, they bounce between funny tangents about coffee, soda, hydration, bees, and social issues, but keep circling back to their love of books and reading in whatever format and pace feels right. The conversation is full of personality, book recommendations, and playful chemistry, with each host highlighting recent favorites like Where the Wildflowers Grow, Judge Stone, Fairfield County, Misconnections, and These Walls Remember.

"Sometimes you need to do something bad to stop you from doing something worse." For Episode 413, Thomas and Brandon start CineNation's Southern Gothic with an interesting choice, STOKER. Listen as they discuss director Park Chan-wook's first (and so far only) American film, the mystery behind the film's screenwriter, which A-list actors were up for the lead roles, why Nicole Kidman sought out the film, how they used the Nashville setting within the film, why the film was a box office failure, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Discussing an A.I. Post (00:00:10) Intro to the Southern Gothic Genre (00:04:45) Intro to Stoker (00:14:17) How Stoker Got to Production (00:24:23) Favorite Scenes (00:45:03) On Set Life - (01:23:02) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:32:01) What Worked and What Didn't (01:38:45) Film Facts (01:47:25) Awards (01:49:21) Final Questions on the Movie (01:52:35) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:58:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

If you feel like you're the only person your husband really opens up to, this video is about why that quietly became your burden, and how to hand it back without losing him. Most men are never taught to be known by anyone, so the one place they learn to be real is with a romantic partner, often the only place. If that's you, you already know the weight of being someone's entire emotional world: the sense that you can't even leave the room without it costing something, that your normal needs for space, rest, or your own friendships somehow register to him as abandonment. In this video I talk honestly about what this looked like in my own marriage, and what it cost Lori. During my last relapse I put everything on her, expected her to make me feel safe, to make my fears disappear, to be the only one holding me up. That wasn't her job. And it isn't yours. I get into why his loneliness keeps becoming your responsibility, why being more available actually makes it worse instead of better, and why it is not your job to be the only person your husband can be real with. You can be one of his people. You were never meant to be all of them. If there has been real harm or abuse in your marriage, please hear this clearly: your safety, and your children's safety, matter more than the marriage. Stepping out from under that weight isn't cruelty. It's health, and you deserve your own support for everything you've carried. And I talk about what changes when he finally builds a circle of other men who know him: you get to be his wife again instead of his lifeline. You get your own life back. Next time: the storm of anger, where it comes from, and how to face it in a healthy way. If he's ready to build that circle, send him to StormReadyMen.com. Explore the C.U.R.E. Method at TheCoupleCure.com. Timestamps 0:00 The weight you've been carrying 0:36 Why you became his only safe person 1:14 What this cost Lori 2:30 That was never your job 3:04 Leaned on until you can't move 3:41 One person was never meant to be enough 4:12 When you're the one who needs care 5:03 Why being more available makes it worse 6:07 It's not your job to be his everything 6:32 If there's been harm: your safety comes first 7:00 What you get back when he builds a circle 8:11 You get to be his wife, not his lifeline 8:47 This week: notice, don't manage 9:00 Next: the storm of anger Hashtags #betrayaltrauma #marriagerecovery #codependency #rebuildingtrust #christianmarriage --- Next Steps & Resources: • Explore the C.U.R.E. Method: https://thecouplecure.com • Join Storm Ready Men: https://stormreadymen.com • The Basics of Rebuilding Trust: https://jayandloripyatt.gumroad.com/l/LzMJm • New to the Channel? Start with our 5 seasons of foundational content here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLitabWxO9iDI1-ByymvBpwaiTB0sozSjL We want to hear from you—how can we best support you in this new season? Let us know in the comments. To Say Thanks ("Tip Jar") - https://buy.stripe.com/28EfZh4vJ4yQbbwg6i57W02 -- Who is This Channel For? If your marriage has been impacted by addiction — whether you're the one struggling or the one carrying the pain — this channel is for you. Our marriage was nearly destroyed by Jay's compulsive pornography use. We found a way through it. Now, as Trauma-Trained Certified Mentors, we help couples find the peace, trust, and connection they're looking for. #betrayaltrauma #marriagerecovery #rebuildingtrust #christianmarriage #mensmentalhealth "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ISRC: USUAN2300004

Every misfit has a story. This one has wings. From internationally renowned author Mark Mustian comes a novel where historical Southern Gothic meets the supernatural, in a story like no other. In the Jim Crow South, a baby is born with strange, wing-like appendages. The townsfolk call him a devil. His mother calls him Johnny Cruel—and to save him, she fakes his death and runs. So begins a life on the margins. Set against the backdrop of 1930s and '40s America, Boy With Wings is a poignant work of Southern literary fiction about one boy's extraordinary body and his lifelong struggle to belong. From a backwoods turpentine camp to a traveling freak show, from found families of outcasts to the halls of power in Tallahassee, Johnny's journey explores the lines between acceptance and exploitation, isolation and love. Is Johnny a monster, an angel, or just a boy trying to live in peace? As he searches for meaning—through love, loss, betrayal, and brutal truths—Johnny must decide whether to keep hiding… or rise on his own terms. Told in vivid, lyrical prose, this tale of identity blends elements of Southern Gothic, outsider fiction, and found family stories. Boy With Wings is a powerful meditation on identity, stigma, resilience, and the quiet miracles that help us soar. Mark Mustian is the author of the novels "The Return" and "The Gendarme," the latter a finalist for the Dayton International Literary Peace Prize and shortlisted for the Saroyan International Award for Writing. It won the Florida Gold Book Award for Fiction and has been published in ten languages. The founder of the Word of South Festival of Literature and Music in Tallahassee, Florida, his new novel, "Boy With Wings," is the winner of the Grand Prize for Fiction from Next Generation Indie Book Awards and has received numerous other honors, including winning the Bronze Prize for Historical Fiction from Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY) and being named a finalist for the Hawthorne Award for Fiction. Out now!!!

It's hot! Damn hot. Not just here in the deep south of the USA, but all over the world. Here in the south, we also add a layer of humidity to our heat dome for you to chew on. Therefore, it's time once again for some swampy, creepy, backwater blues and southern gothic goodness that runs the gamut of rock n' punk n' metal! Go sit out on your front porch, grab your Sunday paper for fanning yourself, swat at those giant mosquitoes, and turn this episode up to 11. Get your swamp on! What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Well, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. This episode covers all 3 genres and all 3 categories. You could say this is a well-rounded and slimy episode. As always, we hope that we turn you on to something new. Songs this week include: AK & The Red Kites – “Devil's Stomp” from Proverbial Storm EP (2024) Jungle Jim Smith – “Holy Roll Me” from This Is Ghost Country (2024) The Hooten Hallers – “II. The Devil's Egg” from The Devil's Egg (2024) Southbound Snake Charmers – “Heart Of Corruption” from Rhthym ‘N' Rust (2017) Mudlow – “Not For Me” from Run Thru The Cover Crop (2025) All Them Witches – “Aethernet” from House Of Mirrors (2026) Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band – “Outta Our Hands” from Tex Perkins & The Fat Rubber Band (2021) Lunar Swamp – “Shamanic Owl (Doom Blues)” from The Swamp Records Sampler (2026) Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts! Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/ https://bonelesspodcasting.com/shows/in-obscuria https://www.facebook.com/InObscuria https://x.com/inobscuria https://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/ Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=u If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/ If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/ Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/

On this episode of The Last Shot Podcast, we sit down with writer/director/star Britt Bankhead and actress/co-producer Grace Patterson to talk about THE TOWN THAT TAKES — a supernatural horror thriller inspired by one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and the single haunting word left behind — CROATOAN.Britt and Grace break down how they turned centuries of American folklore — Skinwalker and Wendigo mythology — and Southern Gothic atmosphere into one of the standout indie horror releases of the summer, why practical effects still matter to them, and what it's like building a film (and a life) together as creative partners.THE TOWN THAT TAKES, from Atlas Distribution, is now playing in select theaters across the top 20 North American markets.

Special host Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce (@edenroycebooks) about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern Gothic, spooky and spectacular. Follow along with Eden at edenroyce.com and find Conjure Island and other titles at your local library!   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission.    Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.   Books The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher Molka by Monika Kim Media Cemetery Man Ludwig (UK) Send Help (Coming Soon) The X Files

Special host Danielle, chair of Kids Reading Across Rhode Island takes the mic and chats with KRARI author, Eden Royce (@edenroycebooks) about her book Conjure Island, and all things Southern Gothic, spooky and spectacular. Follow along with Eden at edenroyce.com and find Conjure Island and other titles at your local library!   Overdueing It is a project funded by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services and is produced by library staff around the Ocean State. We are proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speakers' own and do not represent those of the Overdueing It podcast, its sponsor organizations, or any participants' place of employment. The content of Overdueing It episodes are the property of the individual creators, with permission for Overdueing It to share the content on their podcast feed in perpetuity. Any of the content from the Overdueing It podcast can not be reproduced without express written permission.    Our logo was designed by Sarah Bouvier and our theme music is by Neura-Flow.   Books The Conjure-Man Dies by Rudolph Fisher Molka by Monika Kim Media Cemetery Man Ludwig (UK) Send Help (Coming Soon) The X Files

A new filmmaker for you today on BEHIND THE LENS! BRITT BANKHEAD – director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor joins me talking about his narrative feature directorial debut, THE TOWN THAT TAKES. How many of you remember some of your elementary school lessons about the early settlers of the colonies? I know I do, and so does Britt, and he is bringing us an interesting and entertaining film that blends the legend of CROATOAN with a present-day mystery-horror film that focuses on those 115 settlers in Roanoke, Virginia, who went missing in the 1500s. Inspired by CROATOAN, the only clue left behind following the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the film transforms one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries into a chilling blend of Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, a whodunnit, and supernatural terror, and lots of old-school action. For generations, historians, researchers, authors, and paranormal enthusiasts have searched for answers surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists. Science and documents have shown what theoretically happened, but with no definitive explanation ever discovered, the event remains one of the most debated mysteries in American history. The only clue left behind was a single word in Algonquin: CROATOAN. The official synopsis for THE TOWN THAT TAKES is that this is the story of Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran living alone in Georgia, who travels to North Carolina following the sudden death of his ex-wife. After the funeral, he brings his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, home with him in hopes of rebuilding their fractured relationship. Directed by Britt Bankhead, and written by Bankhead and Jon Blaze, THE TOWN THAT TAKES stars Bankhead as Dean Richardson, Miles Mussenden and Grace Patterson as Detectives O'Shea and St. Claire, respectively, Nico Tirozzi as young Wyatt (and he is fantastic), and Mike Markoff as Officer Adams. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

A new filmmaker for you today on BEHIND THE LENS! BRITT BANKHEAD – director, co-writer, producer, and lead actor joins me talking about his narrative feature directorial debut, THE TOWN THAT TAKES. How many of you remember some of your elementary school lessons about the early settlers of the colonies? I know I do, and so does Britt, and he is bringing us an interesting and entertaining film that blends the legend of CROATOAN with a present-day mystery-horror film that focuses on those 115 settlers in Roanoke, Virginia, who went missing in the 1500s. Inspired by CROATOAN, the only clue left behind following the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke, the film transforms one of America's most enduring unsolved mysteries into a chilling blend of Southern Gothic atmosphere, investigative suspense, a whodunnit, and supernatural terror, and lots of old-school action. For generations, historians, researchers, authors, and paranormal enthusiasts have searched for answers surrounding the disappearance of the Roanoke colonists. Science and documents have shown what theoretically happened, but with no definitive explanation ever discovered, the event remains one of the most debated mysteries in American history. The only clue left behind was a single word in Algonquin: CROATOAN. The official synopsis for THE TOWN THAT TAKES is that this is the story of Dean Richardson, a troubled Army veteran living alone in Georgia, who travels to North Carolina following the sudden death of his ex-wife. After the funeral, he brings his estranged twelve-year-old son, Wyatt, home with him in hopes of rebuilding their fractured relationship. Directed by Britt Bankhead, and written by Bankhead and Jon Blaze, THE TOWN THAT TAKES stars Bankhead as Dean Richardson, Miles Mussenden and Grace Patterson as Detectives O'Shea and St. Claire, respectively, Nico Tirozzi as young Wyatt (and he is fantastic), and Mike Markoff as Officer Adams. http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

SOUTHERN GOTHIC - TRUE Spooky TALES with Steve Stockton - Hauntings Cryptids FolkloreBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

This week, The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel heads to New Orleans for Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the sequel that expands the mythology of one of horror's most iconic urban legends.Trading Chicago's Cabrini-Green for Mardi Gras and Southern Gothic vibes, Candyman 2 dives deeper into Daniel Robitaille's tragic past, family lineage, and the curse that continues to haunt generations.We dig into everything, including:

Ben Nichols of Lucero (@benlucero74) is on the show for this Part 2 of interviews from Winnetka Music Festival, a local Chicago fest, which took place June 19-20!!Ben and I reflect on his many reasons for celebration these days including his new solo album entitled “In the Heart of the Mountain,” his first stand-alone effort since 2009, recently turning the ripe old age of 51, and all of this as Lucero quickly approaches their 30th year as a band.  Ben's a super affable guy -- refreshingly self-aware with a keen wit and a great sense of humor -- and he talks to me about the origins of Lucero and his own musical background influenced by the DIY scene in Little Rock. We also discuss the deep Memphis roots of the band, the influence of the South in Ben's writing, and how raising a daughter as a touring artist has made all these landmarks that much more special.  This is a terrific interview, and we shared tons of laughs. You're going to love this one!!   =======================================00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg04:25 - Introduction and Ben Nichols' recent performances04:48 - The story behind Nichols' solo album "In the Heart of the Mountain"05:44 - The role of collaboration with musicians like Morgan Eve Swain and Corey Brann07:01 - Exploring different sonic textures outside of Lucero07:47 - The emotional tone of the solo project: somber, pensive, and dark09:01 - How solo work influences band dynamics and cohesion10:10 - The appeal of melancholy and sad songs in music11:15 - The musical elements that evoke deep feelings in songwriting12:05 - Voice, vocal timbre, and the natural growl of Nichols' singing style12:36 - Balancing the fun of rock and roll with somber, introspective tones13:25 - The story of how Nichols became a singer and guitarist in his band14:15 - The physicality and modern sound of Lucero's music14:44 - Genre-bending nature of Lucero's albums and the band's resilience15:37 - Nichols' Arkansas origins and their influence on his songwriting16:39 - The nostalgic connection to Arkansas' landscapes and history18:14 - Literary influences: Blood Meridian, Southern Gothic traditions, and Frank Stanford19:44 - The history and cultural depth of Arkansas, including civil rights and Native American stories21:16 - The beauty and darkness in Arkansas and Memphis environments21:45 - The DIY punk scene in Little Rock and its influence on Nichols24:38 - The impact of historical events like Little Rock Central High School desegregation27:55 - Life as a father, blending family and artistic pursuits29:46 - Memphis' musical legacy, Sun Studio, and influence on Lucero32:30 - Recording locations and production choices shaping Lucero's sound35:46 - Why "Among the Ghosts" remains Nichols' favorite album36:49 - The evolution of songwriting and how life milestones impact inspiration39:06 - The band's upcoming projects and the future of Lucero42:01 - Reflection on a nearly 30-year career, industry changes, and ongoing passion44:02 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

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GG Hawkins speaks with production designer Vivian Gray about building the visual world of Obsession, from Southern Gothic references and texture-heavy interiors to practical blood gags and micro-budget problem-solving. They discuss what a production designer actually does, how Gray collaborated with the director, cinematographer, costume designer, and art team, and why color, texture, aging, and window treatments can make a major difference on an indie horror film. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Vivian Gray discuss... What a production designer does and how the role shapes the visual world of a film How Vivian Gray landed the job on Obsession through a recommendation and visual pitch deck Building the film's Southern Gothic and Midwestern Gothic-inspired visual language Why production designers should come onto a project as early as possible Collaborating with cinematography, costumes, props, set decoration, lighting, and graphic design How a small indie crew used hands-on collaboration to make the film's world feel cohesive Designing horror environments through texture, color, maximalism, and unease Practical lessons from blood gags, aging props, window treatments, and set dressing The highest-impact production design choices for micro-budget filmmakers Vivian's advice for aspiring production designers Memorable Quotes: “My job basically is I'm in charge of the visual design of the film and the visual world.” “Because they have nothing to shoot until there's something to shoot, right?” “Everything has to have a texture.” “I think it is color and texture. It's going to make the biggest impacts in your film, from my experience.” Guests: Vivian Gray Resources: Obsession on IMDb Universal Studios Prop House & Drapery The Hand Prop Room Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

Mark Mustian joins The Dark Mind Podcast to discuss his newest novel, Boy With Wings.The book follows Johnny Cruel, a boy born different in a world desperate to call him angel, devil, freak, miracle, or monster.Together, we explore Southern Gothic fiction, literal wings, freak shows, turpentine camps, Jim Crow racism, religious fear, and the brutal cost of being seen as spectacle before being understood as human.Mark also discusses writing across difference, researching sideshow history, the emotional horror of being buried alive, and how faith, doubt, race, and memory shape all three of his novels.We also talk about The Gendarme, Armenian genocide, the publishing gaps between his books, his work as a public finance lawyer, his years as a city commissioner, and his role as founder of the Word of South Festival.Website: https://markmustian.comSocial mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/markmustianauthor/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmustian/X / Twitter: https://x.com/MarkMustianLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mustian-17066776Mark Mustian author page on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3463600.Mark_MustianPlaces to buyBarnes & Noble, Boy With Wings: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boy-with-wings-mark-mustian/1146600022Bookshop.org, Boy With Wings: https://bookshop.org/p/books/boy-with-wings-mark-mustian/143eb36ac6f04f87Audible author page: https://www.audible.com/author/Mark-T-Mustian/B0CSF8JY2YSupport The Dark Mind Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedarkmindpodcast

682. Seth Pevey, part 2 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon. The Krewe (2018)  Roots of Misfortune (2019)  The Witness Tree (2019)  Casket Girls (2020)  Uptown Blues (2021) Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. The Axman of New Orleans.   'Undoubtedly, you Orleanians think of me as a most horrible murderer, which I am, but I could be worse if I wanted to. If I wished to I could pay a visit to your city every night. At will I could slay thousands of your best citizens, for I am in close relationship with the Angel of Death.    'Now, to be exact, at 12:15 o'clock (earthly time) on next Tuesday night, I am going to pass over New Orleans. In my infinite mercy, I am going to  make a little proposition to the people.    Here it is: 'I am very fond of jazz music, and I swear by all the devils in the nether regions, that every person shall be spared in whose home a jazz band is in full swing at the time I have just mentioned. If everyone has a jazz band going, well, then, so much the better for the people. One thing is certain and that is some of those persons who do not jazz it on Tuesday night (if there be any), will get the ax. This week in Louisiana history. June 12, 1912. Allen Parish formed from part of old Calcasieu. This week in New Orleans history. June 12, 1917: The city officially closed Storyville, the legally sanctioned red-light district, following pressure from the U.S. Navy during World War I. This week in Louisiana. Breakaway Camp at Tall Timbers June 15-19 Tall Timbers Baptist Conference Center 10218 Hwy 165 South Forest Hill, LA 71430 Website: talltimbersbcc.org Breakaway Camp is a week‑long youth camp held at Tall Timbers in Forest Hill, offering students a chance to grow spiritually, build friendships, and take part in a full schedule of worship, recreation, and small‑group activities: Worship & Teaching: Daily services led by camp pastors and worship bands. Outdoor Activities: Recreation fields, lakefront activities, and team challenges. Community & Growth: Small‑group sessions, leadership development, and evening gatherings. Postcards from Louisiana. Doreen. Medley.   Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

681. Part 1 of our conversation with Seth Pevey, who writes mystery fiction. Born in Louisiana, Seth spent many years working as a teacher and journalist in Asia before returning to his roots. He now writes fiction and non-fiction from his country home outside of New Orleans, drawing deep inspiration from the local landscape to craft rich, noir-infused Southern Gothic. This is his gritty, New Orleans-based crime fiction series following the ongoing adventures of Felix Herbert and a seasoned police detective named Melançon.  The Krewe (2018)   Roots of Misfortune (2019)   The Witness Tree (2019)   Casket Girls (2020)   Uptown Blues (2021) Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Bonnie Parker. "Bonnie and Clyde."  You've read the story of Jesse James Of how he lived and died;    If you're still in need    Of something to read, Here's the story of Bonnie and Clyde.  Now Bonnie and Clyde are the Barrow gang, I'm sure you all have read     How they rob and steal     And those who squeal Are usually found dying or dead.  There's lots of untruths to these write-ups; They're not so ruthless as that;    Their nature is raw;    They hate all the law The stool pigeons, spotters, and rats.  They call them cold-blooded killers; They say they are heartless and mean;    But I say this with pride,    That I once knew Clyde When he was honest and upright and clean.  But the laws fooled around, Kept taking him down And locking him up in a cell,    Till he said to me,    'I'll never be free, So I'll meet a few of them in hell.' This week in Louisiana history. June 5, 1713. Gov. Antoine Cadillac arrives in Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. June 5, 1944: Thousands of New Orleanians worked through the night at Higgins Industries to prepare the landing craft used for the D-Day invasion the following morning. This week in Louisiana. Juneteenth Celebrations Across Louisiana June 14-19 (events held statewide in mid‑June) Locations vary by city; major celebrations in Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans Website: explorelouisiana.com Juneteenth celebrations across Louisiana honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans with festivals, concerts, food events, and community gatherings throughout the week leading up to June 19: Festivals & Concerts: Live music, cultural performances, and family‑friendly entertainment. Food & Vendors: Local cuisine, craft booths, and community cookouts. Commemorative Events: Educational programs, historical presentations, and unity marches. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

We're back with our second part covering the true story of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.While most would agree that Jim Williams was guilty of Danny Hansford's murder, there was nothing straightforward about the saga that would unfold in the courtroom for eight years. From disappearing witnesses, to possibly corrupt judges, Savannah would see this case play out four different times in four very different ways, with an ending that would surprise many. Join us as we conclude our coverage of one of the most famous murders in Savannah's history!

For nearly a century, the Murdaugh family name carried enormous weight across the South Carolina Lowcountry. Three generations of Murdaugh men served as powerful prosecutors in the state's 14th Judicial Circuit, building a political and legal empire that stretched through Hampton County and beyond. Their influence reached into law enforcement agencies, local banks, courtrooms, and civil litigation firms, creating an atmosphere where many locals believed the family operated above the law. Behind the polished image, however, allegations of corruption, favoritism, and financial misconduct had followed the family for years. Those suspicions exploded into public view after the 2019 boat crash involving Paul Murdaugh, who was accused of drunkenly crashing a boat that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach. The tragedy unleashed lawsuits, media scrutiny, and pressure unlike anything the family had previously faced. As investigators and civil attorneys began digging deeper, they uncovered mounting evidence that Alex Murdaugh had stolen millions from clients, manipulated financial records, and desperately tried to keep his empire from collapsing. Prosecutors later argued that the pressure surrounding the boat case and the exposure of his financial crimes created the motive for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son Paul at the family's Moselle hunting estate in June 2021. The double homicide transformed the once untouchable dynasty into the center of one of the most sensational murder cases in modern American history.The trial captivated the nation because it blended Southern Gothic family tragedy with allegations of corruption, addiction, privilege, and generational power. Prosecutors claimed Alex Murdaugh murdered Maggie and Paul in a calculated effort to distract from the financial reckoning closing in around him, while the defense argued that the state relied heavily on circumstantial evidence and emotional storytelling. A key piece of evidence came from a cellphone video recorded moments before the murders in which prosecutors said Alex's voice could be heard near the kennels, contradicting his earlier statements to investigators. In 2023, a jury convicted him of both murders, and he was sentenced to life in prison, appearing to close the chapter on the downfall of the Murdaugh dynasty. But the story took another dramatic turn when allegations surfaced that former Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Defense attorneys argued that Hill made comments pushing jurors toward a guilty verdict and used the high-profile case to gain publicity and financial opportunities. After extensive hearings and mounting controversy surrounding jury conduct, appellate courts ultimately ruled that the integrity of the proceedings had been compromised badly enough to warrant a new trial. The decision stunned observers and reopened fierce debate over whether Alex Murdaugh is a manipulative killer who exploited his family's influence for decades or a defendant whose conviction was tainted by misconduct inside the courtroom itself. What once appeared to be the definitive collapse of a Southern legal dynasty has now become an even more chaotic and controversial saga, with the possibility that one of the most infamous murder convictions in recent memory could be retried from the ground up.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

For nearly a century, the Murdaugh family name carried enormous weight across the South Carolina Lowcountry. Three generations of Murdaugh men served as powerful prosecutors in the state's 14th Judicial Circuit, building a political and legal empire that stretched through Hampton County and beyond. Their influence reached into law enforcement agencies, local banks, courtrooms, and civil litigation firms, creating an atmosphere where many locals believed the family operated above the law. Behind the polished image, however, allegations of corruption, favoritism, and financial misconduct had followed the family for years. Those suspicions exploded into public view after the 2019 boat crash involving Paul Murdaugh, who was accused of drunkenly crashing a boat that killed 19-year-old Mallory Beach. The tragedy unleashed lawsuits, media scrutiny, and pressure unlike anything the family had previously faced. As investigators and civil attorneys began digging deeper, they uncovered mounting evidence that Alex Murdaugh had stolen millions from clients, manipulated financial records, and desperately tried to keep his empire from collapsing. Prosecutors later argued that the pressure surrounding the boat case and the exposure of his financial crimes created the motive for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son Paul at the family's Moselle hunting estate in June 2021. The double homicide transformed the once untouchable dynasty into the center of one of the most sensational murder cases in modern American history.The trial captivated the nation because it blended Southern Gothic family tragedy with allegations of corruption, addiction, privilege, and generational power. Prosecutors claimed Alex Murdaugh murdered Maggie and Paul in a calculated effort to distract from the financial reckoning closing in around him, while the defense argued that the state relied heavily on circumstantial evidence and emotional storytelling. A key piece of evidence came from a cellphone video recorded moments before the murders in which prosecutors said Alex's voice could be heard near the kennels, contradicting his earlier statements to investigators. In 2023, a jury convicted him of both murders, and he was sentenced to life in prison, appearing to close the chapter on the downfall of the Murdaugh dynasty. But the story took another dramatic turn when allegations surfaced that former Colleton County clerk of court Becky Hill improperly influenced jurors during the trial. Defense attorneys argued that Hill made comments pushing jurors toward a guilty verdict and used the high-profile case to gain publicity and financial opportunities. After extensive hearings and mounting controversy surrounding jury conduct, appellate courts ultimately ruled that the integrity of the proceedings had been compromised badly enough to warrant a new trial. The decision stunned observers and reopened fierce debate over whether Alex Murdaugh is a manipulative killer who exploited his family's influence for decades or a defendant whose conviction was tainted by misconduct inside the courtroom itself. What once appeared to be the definitive collapse of a Southern legal dynasty has now become an even more chaotic and controversial saga, with the possibility that one of the most infamous murder convictions in recent memory could be retried from the ground up.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Welcome back, to Dark Realms.Today, we travel the haunted length of the Natchez Trace Parkway, from its ancient footpaths and violent frontier past to the ghost stories still whispered around Witch Dance, Natchez Under-the-Hill, and the infamous King's Tavern in Mississippi. Blending dark folklore, Southern Gothic history, highwaymen, occult legend, and alleged supernatural encounters, this episode explores how one of America's oldest routes became known not only for trade, travel, and danger, but for stories of restless spirits, cursed ground, and buildings where the dead may never have truly left...and one you could own.Stay safe,Kevin.We're giving a full weeks trial of our Patreon away! Just head over on the link below and away you go!www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalIf it's not for you? Simply cancel before your trial expires, meanwhile enjoy FULL access to our highest tier, and thank you for being the best listeners by miles.By making the choice of joining our Patreon team now, not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all our episodes, including video releases of Dark Realms, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Dark Bites. Dark Bites releases each and every week, even on the down time between seasons. There are already well over 200+ hours of unheard true paranormal experiences for you to binge at your leisure, and joining that weekly Patreon only show is our new video & Audio show, "After Dark", where you get a glimpse in to my genuine unfiltered thought process in a very informal non-edited 30 minute continuous recording.Simply head over to:www.patreon.com/thedarkparanormalTo send us YOUR experience, please either click on the below link:The Dark Paranormal - We Need Your True Ghost StoryOr head to our website: www.thedarkparanormal.comYou can also follow us on the below Social Media links:www.twitter.com/darkparanormalxwww.facebook.com/thedarkparanormalwww.youtube.com/thedarkparanormalwww.instagram.com/thedarkparanormalOur Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/darkparanormal* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/darkparanormalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're celebrating Walter Hill this month at NOTLP. First up is the Southern Gothic thriller, Southern Comfort. Then we yap about what else we've been watching lately like Whistle, The Shortcut, The Glenarma Tapes, and Hokum. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon! Patrons have access to the NOTLP Discord Server, weekly virtual meetups with the hosts, ad free episodes and tons of other great content. This podcast is brought to you by the Legion of Demons at patreon.com/notlp. Our Beelzebub tier producers are: Ernest Perez Shayna Spalla Branan & Emily Intravia-Whitehead Bill Chandler Blayne Turner Monica Martinson Bill Fahrner Brian Krause Dave Siebert Joe Juvland Matt Funke "Monster Movies (with My Friends)" was written and performed by Kelley Kombrinck. It was recorded and mixed by Freddy Morris. Night of the Living Podcast Social Media:      facebook.com/notlp instagram.com/nightofthelivingpodcast youtube.com/notlpcrew https://www.tiktok.com/@nightofthelivingpodcast

This is Part Two of our conversation.Some stories don't begin as ghost stories. They start with real events—but over time, something shifts. Details blur. Meanings change. And history slowly becomes something else.That's the focus of Brandon Schexnayder and his work on the Southern Gothic podcast, where haunted history and Southern legend intersect. Through storytelling and research, he explores how these stories evolve—and why they never fully let go.Like the Curse of Julia Brown, a healer in the small town of Frenier who was both respected and feared. In the years before her death, she was said to sing a song, “When I die, I'll take the whole town with me.”When a hurricane struck on the day of her funeral in 1915, devastating the entire town, the story took on a life of its own.Coincidence… or something more? These are the stories that blur the line between what happened—and what people believe happened.You can listen to the Southern Gothic podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, get more information at their website, southerngothicmedia.com.#TheGraveTalks #SouthernGothic #JuliaBrown #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #GhostLore #Folklore #VoodooLore #HauntedLouisiana #ParanormalStories Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Some stories don't begin as ghost stories. They start with real events—but over time, something shifts. Details blur. Meanings change. And history slowly becomes something else.That's the focus of Brandon Schexnayder and his work on the Southern Gothic podcast, where haunted history and Southern legend intersect. Through storytelling and research, he explores how these stories evolve—and why they never fully let go.Like the Curse of Julia Brown, a healer in the small town of Frenier who was both respected and feared. In the years before her death, she was said to sing a song, “When I die, I'll take the whole town with me.”When a hurricane struck on the day of her funeral in 1915, devastating the entire town, the story took on a life of its own.Coincidence… or something more? These are the stories that blur the line between what happened—and what people believe happened.You can listen to the Southern Gothic podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, get more information at their website, southerngothicmedia.com. #TheGraveTalks #SouthernGothic #JuliaBrown #HauntedHistory #ParanormalPodcast #GhostLore #Folklore #VoodooLore #HauntedLouisiana #ParanormalStories Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: