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Obscure AppalachiaBigfoot of Appalachia Part IISomehow several hours of research and a decently lengthy script led to an 18 minute episode. I'm not sure how that happened unless I really talk that fast.Continuing on with last episode's Bigfoot / Sasquatch info, this episode we delve into the folkloric Bigfoot creatures that are regional-specific, as well as into theories and ideas about who Bigfoot is and where our most famous cryptid may have come from.TW: No triggers.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachia
2024-02-0618 min
Obscure AppalachiaBigfoot of Appalachia Part ITW: No triggers I can see.Bigfoot is Appalachia's most well-known cryptid. Probably the entire US, really. How have I made it this long without making an episode about the big, hairy guy himself? Part I of this two parter gives some Bigfoot basics, like a very brief overview on his appearance, his supposed communication methods, and territorial markings believed to be displayed by the Sasquatch. Then I go into a few Appalachian-based Bigfoot sightings. One of which is a full story from the witness, the others are synopses of the encounters. This is overall a research...
2024-01-2319 min
Obscure AppalachiaYear End Review & Bonus StoriesI just wanted to make a lil' year end wrap-up episode for the first full year of Obscure Appalachia. I talk about your favorite episodes, offer some bonus stories, and share my own favorite episodes as well. I also discuss some general thoughts on the near future of the podcast. Please let me know, do you prefer the narrative, research heavy episodes? Or do you prefer the story compilations? Or both, equally? Do you have any interest in watching me in video form do basically the same thing I do now? Lol. Share some thoughts with me....
2023-12-2621 min
Obscure AppalachiaListener Submissions Vol. 2This episode completes this round of listener submissions. Just like last time, there's a nice array of different experiences here. I tried to divide them up so each episode wouldn't be one solitary type of encounter. One of my favorite parts of doing these past two episodes has been connecting with y'all. It's so cool to not only get to hear your experiences, but to get to interact with you on a deeper level than I normally do. Unsurprisingly, you guys are really amazing people.Just like last time, this episode does have adult language. But it...
2023-12-1248 min
Obscure AppalachiaListener Submissions Vol. 1Y'all really DELIVERED on telling me about your own personal, paranormal experiences. I'm so honored you trusted me to tell your stories. There's a nice mix of hauntings, unexplained creatures, and cryptids for you to enjoy.If you'd like to ask the contributors any questions, contact me with those and I'll pass them along.My apologies that there's some audio artifact in this episode that is driving me absolutely insane. Not sure what is going on with my set-up, but I'm working to fix it for next time. Look forward to volume 2 on December 12th, 2023.
2023-11-2836 min
Obscure AppalachiaCorpsewood ManorThe story of Corpsewood Manor is one of the more intriguing true crime stories, because it does have elements of the occult and the paranormal. I love when we get to do a deep dive into people who march to the beat of their own drummer. There's only so much "they lit up a room" mindset you can take before you want to know who people actually are. It's a shame Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom didn't have many more years of the life they envisioned when they came to Georgia. The US, and Appalachia, wasn't always the...
2023-11-1428 min
Obscure AppalachiaRequest for Listener Story SubmissionsHey y'all! I'm in need of some more of your personal paranormal experiences, both big and small. Please write those out in as much detail as you can, and e-mail them to obscureappalachia@gmail.com. Please include the name you'd like for me to use for you on the podcast. Thank you!Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:
2023-11-0600 min
Obscure AppalachiaHalloween Campfire Tale - The Bell WitchA bit of a departure on format with this one, in such a fun way. This special Halloween episode was the perfect opportunity to do an episode on the Bell Witch. This haunting is infamous in Appalachia, particularly in Tennessee where the story takes place. It's fascinating to have a fairly well-documented in history paranormal story, especially one that is such an intelligent and interactive entity. There are many small variations in this story, so I went with the most commonly told and accepted versions, but there's a lot of nuance in here. Easy for that to happen when...
2023-10-3115 min
Obscure AppalachiaIndrid Cold & Valiant THOR"The grinning man", Indrid Cold, is an elusive humanoid entity in Appalachia. Is he connected to Mothman? Is he actually Valiant THOR? We explore these possibilities in this episode as well as Woodrow Derenberger's book and experiences, and Stranger at the Pentagon.Y'all, I lost brain cells researching for this episode. Get ready for the most cynical thoughts segment yet.Also, I had some editing help this time around, and the pacing of this episode is much faster than usual. Do you prefer this faster pace, or the usual?Obscure Appalachia LIVE will...
2023-10-1737 min
Obscure AppalachiaCanine CryptidsCanine cryptids cover a broad range of dog-like creatures. Whether it's Hell Hound, Dogman, or Werewolves, these creatures have existed in legend for thousands of years. This episode is a compilation of supposedly true experiences and encounters with this phenomena.Some of these seem more like supernatural/paranormal entities than cryptids, but let me know your thoughts on them.I'll probably make the audio announcement with the next episode, but Obscure Appalachia will be live onstage, Sunday, October 29th at 6:00pm at Downtown Drafts in Gainesville, Georgia. I'm not sure if any of you are...
2023-10-0342 min
Obscure AppalachiaAppalachian FolkloreToday's episode is a bit of a lighter one, focusing on Appalachian folklore. Tons of superstitions, omens, and general haint prevention filtered in to early Appalachian culture via the Scotch-Irish, German, and African settlers. Much of this folklore is still present in the area to this day and greatly influences daily life and belief.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:...
2023-09-1928 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe CrawlerThe Crawler is a lesser known cryptid from Appalachia and beyond that is lanky, pale, and skitters around on hands and feet. This is a story compilation of three peoples' experiences with this cryptid. Some by non-believers in the paranormal, which you know I'm all about.TW: Animal injury (not graphic or severe), human injury by a cryptid, guns.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia...
2023-09-0535 min
Obscure AppalachiaUFO WhistleblowingDavid Grusch recently blew the whistle on secret UFO operations in US government. But how did this all begin?TW: Brief mentions of alcoholism, bodily harm.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Whistleblower testifies U.S. salvaged 'non-human biologics' from UFO crash sites : NPRUFO congressional hearing: Whistleblower says US concealing 'multi-decade' UFO program | AP News
2023-08-2224 min
Obscure Appalachia[Summer Hiatus Announcement]Please forgive the not so awesome audio in this announcement, we've had pouring rain all day that loved to act up while the microphone was on.I have to take a short break while summer vacation is in its midst because parenting and podcasting don't exactly mix. But I'm aiming for a mid-August return for more spooky stories from Appalachia for y'all.Patrons will still continue to receive bonus content throughout the hiatus.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia to stay abreast of updates and the return of the pod.
2023-06-2000 min
Obscure AppalachiaMaple Hill Cemetery & Dead Children's PlaygroundIt was fun to go to western Appalachia for this Huntsville episode. Maple Hill Cemetery is so enormous and historical it sounds fun to go even if you disregard the stories of hauntings. And Dead Children's Playground sounds so intriguing. TW: Brief mentions of death, because it is about a cemetery. Mentions of death by poisoning. Overall a pretty tame episode, trigger wise.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or...
2023-06-0626 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Shopping Cart KillerAnthony Robinson, deemed The Shopping Cart Killer, has been linked to at least five murders and a suspected sixth, but he could have countless victims throughout Appalachia and the upper east coast. This case is ongoing, but it's an important one, as more potential victims are still out there.Anyone with information about this case, or any information about Robinson, including those he met through dating apps, should call Fairfax County PD’s Major Crimes Division at 703-246-7800. Those with anonymous tips can call 1-866-411-TIPS.TW: Murder, sadism, sexual violence.Fi...
2023-05-2321 min
Obscure AppalachiaWaverly Hills SanatoriumI'd recommend y'all check out the Ghost Hunters episode at Waverly Hills. I know, I know, I suspect TV shows often feel the need to have an experience happen for footage. But at least they're skeptical enough that I feel like it's a good start?TW: Mentions of suicide, mass casualties from illness.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.com
2023-05-0926 min
Obscure AppalachiaGlitch in the Matrix Part IIY'all, the stories in the last episode were so intriguing I couldn't help but do a part two. Understanding a bit about the theories behind these glitches doesn't help me very much with understanding just how these things can happen. The stories themselves are just so abstract! TW: Descriptions of accidents and mentions of death.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Story sources for compilations remain private. However, the following sources were used to...
2023-04-2539 min
Obscure AppalachiaGlitch in the Matrix Part IThis episode was pre-recorded, so if you hear some opinions of mine at the end that you swear you've heard before, you have. Glitch in the Matrix events are some of my favorite unexplained events. Not sure you can call them paranormal, but maybe!TW: Description of vehicle accidents and accidental death. This one is light on triggers, honestly.You can find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the show and get bonus content visit Patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia...
2023-04-1126 min
Obscure AppalachiaGhosts of GettysburgThis is where history buffs find out that I am not one. But that doesn't mean I don't get sucked into the stories of the aftermath. Please forgive the sick voice yet again.TW: War, mass casualties, brief and vague mention of child abuse (I elected not to go into that one).Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSupport the podcast and get bonus episodes at Patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSources:Battle of Gettysburg...
2023-03-2823 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Diversion of The MothmanThis episode starts off in Appalachia, then we follow the... Migratory course? Of the Mothman. I'm loving these encounters in this episode, y'all. Who else can brag about being a pop culture cryptid, anyhow?TW: Accidental deathsFind me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus, worldwide paranormal episodes, go to Patreon.com/obscureappalchiaSubmit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Mothman - WikipediaSilver Bridge - WikipediaThe...
2023-03-1436 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Curse of Lake LanierToday y'all get a story local-ish to me. To be local, though, the word is fairly widespread about the curse of Lake Lanier thanks to Tiktok. Many people are afraid to even get near the lake due to all the lives it claims.Claims that some people have been pulled and held underwater is pretty terrifying.TW: Drowning/accidental deaths, suicide, racially-motivated violence (hate crime).You can find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comTo support...
2023-02-2821 min
Obscure AppalachiaSt. Albans SanatoriumY'all, please forgive my sick voice in this episode. The winter school crud got us and I had to edit so many coughs and throat clearings.TW: Brief mentions of suicide, miscarriage, sexual assault including involving a child, murder. Mild foul language (an entity uses the term "Wh0re").St. Albans Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia is convincingly haunted. For really real haunted. You know I love finding a book that lets me deep dive into the researched location, so I really dug into this one and some of the real experiences people have had.
2023-02-1431 min
Obscure AppalachiaMy Paranormal StoriesWell y'all, here they are. It feels kinda exposing to be rattling off all my paranormal stories in quick succession, but, I'm happy I did it. I want these stories preserved for my terrible memory to look back upon later. After you check it out, tell me, which story was your favorite? One of the hauntings? Astral projection? A hospital ghost? I know, it was prooobably the kitty litter.If you listened to Supernatural Sleepovers and want to skip the Brandon Lee seance story, skip ahead to five minutes on the dot....
2023-01-3128 min
Obscure AppalachiaPATREON PREVIEW - Obscure Worldwide Ep. 1 - Ghosts of the TsunamiHey, y'all! This is episode 1 of Obscure Worldwide for Patreon. The Patreon will be launching February 1st, so I wanted to give y'all a little taste of what the bonus episodes will be like if you wish to join.The Obscure Worldwide episodes aren't limited to Appalachia, instead spanning the globe. They'll be a bit shorter, more casual and conversational, and less censored. A bit less polished, too, which is hard for me, y'all. But you say you want that, so here it is! In Japan, following the earthquake and tsunami of 2011, ghosts began cropping...
2023-01-2417 min
Obscure AppalachiaANNOUNCEMENTHey, y'all! On February 1st the Obscure Appalachia Patreon will be launching. Funds from Patreon will help to cover the hosting fees that come along with podcasting, and will also bring patrons more episodes! Patrons will have access to Obscure Worldwide for Patreon, worldwide paranormal stories told in a more casual, conversational format, with a more uncensored opinion.Once the Patreon launches you'll begin seeing the link for it here in the show notes, as well as a brief mention at the end of episodes. I won't spam you about it. :)If you don't care...
2023-01-2401 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Pope Lick MonsterY'all, there is a reason the Pope Lick Monster is the deadliest cryptid. It isn't just a fun paranormal story. Seeking it out is a death wish. Louisville, Kentucky has way more awesome things to do that is not a cryptid that murders people or lures them to their deaths.CW/TW: Accidental deathsY'all check out a Popular History of Unpopular Things podcast.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Pope Lick...
2023-01-1722 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Sledgehammer KillerHappy new year, y'all!In 2012 Zachary Davis, believed to be an aspiring serial killer from Hendersonville, Tennessee, committed a horrific murder. He isn't called The Sledgehammer Killer for no reason, and I do think he aspired and was possibly on his way to being an Appalachian serial killer. I recommend if you're anything but a hard-seasoned, true crime fanatic, you check out the content warnings for this one before listening.Y'all, I went on about how you needed to watch the Dr. Phil interview and told you to look it up... Completely forgetting it's listed...
2023-01-0320 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Alien Abduction of Betty & Barney HillJustice for Delsey, the disappearing dachshund!The alien abduction of Betty and Barney Hill is the pioneer extraterrestrial story for the United States, and Appalachia. While almost certainly there had been otherworldly experiences prior to this one, this is the story that really put aliens on our radar, so to speak.Interesting this one takes place in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, known for being extremely rugged. Typically you hear a lot of desert alien encounter stories... Perhaps just because visibility is better? Anyhow, this one was a lot of run to research, so...
2022-12-2033 min
Obscure AppalachiaSupernatural SleepoversWhy is it that so many kids have their first paranormal experience at sleepovers? It's surprisingly common. Did you play Bloody Mary, or Light as a Feather Stiff as a Board? Have seances, or play with a ouija board at a slumber party?The last story in this one is my own and y'all are welcome to laugh at cringy pre-teen Candis.Check out Weird Darkness for more true paranormal goodness.TW: Brief mention of suicide in one story.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia and at obscureappalachia.com
2022-12-0633 min
Obscure AppalachiaBobby Mackey's Music WorldWhew! This is a long one, y'all. It was either this or break it into two parts, but I couldn't stand the idea of it taking an entire month to tell you one story. So, you get this chonker instead. This is only a fraction of the events that have taken place at Bobby Mackey's Music World, but I had to cut it off somewhere.Y'know, of all the haunted places I want to go, I think this is the only one I might actually be afraid to go to. If I ever get the opportunity I'm...
2022-11-221h 15
Obscure AppalachiaBrushy Mountain State PenitentiaryY'all, this one really threw me. Brushy Mountain is a force to be reckoned with.Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary housed the most violent and frightening inmates of Tennessee. Therefore it's pretty unsurprising that it is said to be haunted by a number of aggressive and frightening spirits, both human and inhuman.TW: Descriptions of jailhouse violenceFind me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Brushy's History — Historic Brushy Mountain State PenitentiaryBrushy Mo...
2022-11-0834 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe National Forest Serial KillerGary Michael Hilton stalked and murdered four people in southern Appalachia, but criminologists suspect he has many more victims.TW: Murder, Sexual AssaultFind me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Gary Hilton - WikipediaMurder of Meredith Emerson - WikipediaGary Michael Hilton | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersGary Hilton And The Grisly Crimes Of The National Forest KillerKiller says female hiker fought him to the...
2022-10-2527 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Appalachian "Not Deer"The Appalachian "Not Deer" is a folk cryptid, experienced throughout these mountains. Occasionally you'll find a deer that moves erratically and unusually, looks more intelligent than it should, or sometimes... Your gut just says something isn't right with that one.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comFor story compilation episode, sources are kept private to provide some privacy for the person with the experience. Stories may be slightly edited for language or clarity, but never context.
2022-10-1144 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Lingering Ladies of AshevilleThis episode explores Highland Hospital and the lingering spirit of Zelda Fitzgerald, as well as the haunting of the Pink Lady at the Grove Park Inn of Asheville, North Carolina.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:https://theclio.com/entry/50256https://archives.mc.duke.edu/blog/closer-look-highland-hospital-brochurehttps://mountainx.com/news/tuesday-history-the-fire-at-highland-hospital/https://ashevillegrit.com/behind-bars-legend-lurks-highland-hospitalDiscovering Montford’s Early History Part 5: “What Got Done!” – Buncombe County Special Collecti...
2022-09-2728 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Alabama Livestock MutilationsIn the mid-1990s there was an epidemic of cattle and livestock mutilations. Many theories emerged, ranging from alien encounters, government experiments, an Appalachian cryptid, and mischievous humans.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:https://yellowhammernews.com/revisiting-alabamas-unsolved-cattle-mutilation-phenomenon-30-years-later/http://www.ob1.com/fyfecow.htmlhttps://www.history.com/news/cattle-mutilation-1970s-skinwalker-ranch-ufoshttps://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Wampus_cathttps://www.grunge.com/211918/the-legend-of-the-wampus-cat-explained/https://cryptidz...
2022-09-1330 min
Obscure AppalachiaStrange TrailsThis episode is a story compilation featuring those who have not been alone in the outdoors. Hauntings, cryptids, and other explained occurrences all play a role in these stories.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources from stories shared with me online are hidden for the contributor's privacy. Stories may be slightly edited for clarity or language, but never for content.
2022-09-1342 min
Obscure AppalachiaThe Flatwoods MonsterIn Flatwoods, West Virginia, a group of people encountered a possible extra-terrestrial being. Soon after, their stories were similar to others who experienced similar things in nearby areas. Was Braxxie an alien? Or a cryptid? Either way, the story is fascinating!Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.Submit your true paranormal or true crime stories to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Braxton_County_Monster_Updated_Revis/H9GSBgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1https://www.history.com/news/flatwoods-monster-west-virginiahttps://en...
2022-09-1320 min
Obscure AppalachiaObscure Appalachia TrailerHey y'all! I'm excited to share some stories with you. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss when episode 1 hits in September!I welcome listener submissions at obscureappalachia@gmail.comYou can find me on most social media at obscureappalachia.Here you can find creepy true stories from Appalachia. Events like murder, hauntings, ghost sightings, cryptids, alien encounters, and everything unexplained.
2022-08-1001 min
Get New Free Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalTruly Sweet by Candis TerryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/237323 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Truly Sweet Series: #5 of Sweet, Texas Author: Candis Terry Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 6 minutes Release date: July 28, 2015 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: When the one you've always wanted . . . At sixteen, Annabelle Morgan hoped her crush on Jake Wilder was just a passing phase. Now she's twenty-nine and nothing has changed—except Jake. The once-carefree Marine has come home with a giant chip on his shoulder. He insists a single mom like Annie deserves more than he can offer. Yet no...
2015-07-2805 min
Get New Free Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalSomething Sweeter by Candis TerryPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/212760 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Something Sweeter Series: #3 of Sweet, Texas Author: Candis Terry Narrator: Xe Sands Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 35 minutes Release date: June 24, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Historical Publisher's Summary: The men in Texas are hard to resist . . . Seattle event planner Allison Lane is an expert at delivering the perfect wedding—even if she might not exactly believe in the whole "'til death do us part" thing. When her father decides to tie the knot with a woman he barely knows, Allison hea...
2014-06-2405 min