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Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 101: Keeper of WaysRachel Harlow arrives to greet her past and her future.CW: Discussion of murder of family members, mind control, and dismemberment and burial of dead bodies; small aircraft and door pounding sounds. Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald VillarealThe voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna GrantThe voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Du...
2026-06-1143 min
Maia’s Game RoomEP 4 | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Unofficial Old Gods StoryContent warning: Violence, gore (animal bites), injury, supernatural threats, stress fallout.Synopsis: The debt from childhood is called in. To stop a dam that threatens to wake something ancient, two men must find a witch who speaks to rivers. But first, they have to survive the creature who holds their promise – and the darkness they carry within.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” GreeneMusic by Guillermo CuevaCredit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by...
2026-06-0421 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 100: One Way TicketWheels are set in motion, and there is no turning back.CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, mind control.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald VillarealThe voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna GrantThe voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen...
2026-05-2851 min
Maia’s Game RoomEP 3 | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Unofficial Old Gods StoryContent warning: Grief, funeral setting, ghostly apparition, supernatural dread.Synopsis: Two men, bound by a childhood promise, return to their hometown for a funeral. But the old fort in the woods calls them back. And in the clearing where they once played, a voice from the past speaks – and an old debt stirs.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” GreeneMusic by Guillermo CuevaCredit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games...
2026-05-2819 min
Maia’s Game RoomEP 2 | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Unofficial Old Gods StoryContent warning: Supernatural bargaining, temporary child death (off-screen reversal), body horror (rabbit imagery), stress, panic.Synopsis: In the dark of the Appalachian woods, a creature offers a second chance – at a price. Two children must decide how far they will go for a friend. Decades later, a funeral brings them home. But some bargains are never truly paid.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” GreeneMusic by Guillermo CuevaCredit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalac...
2026-05-2121 min
Maia’s Game RoomEP 1 | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Unofficial Old Gods StoryContent warning: Death of a child (temporary), supernatural horror, body horror (rabbit imagery), childhood trauma, suffocation/death imagery, stress-induced panic.Synopsis: Summer, 1908. Deep in the Appalachian woods, three children play at being musketeers, throwing bang snaps and building a secret fort around a rabbit-shaped stone. Then one snap changes everything.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” GreeneMusic by Guillermo CuevaCredit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapt...
2026-05-1425 min
Maia’s Game RoomEP 0 | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Unofficial Old Gods StoryContent warning: Emotional neglect of a child (implied), mild peril, no graphic violence or death.Synopsis: This prologue is an unscripted "origin story" designed to build the emotional bond between the characters as children. It establishes the childhood friendship and blood pact that will haunt these same individuals as they return home as adults following a tragic event.While this origin story provides deep context for the characters' bonds, it is an optional listen before the main series begins.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as E...
2026-05-1420 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 99: Master of DoorsCommandments are broken and great men are found wanting. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, death by monster. Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri LowenthalIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon B...
2026-05-1441 min
Maia’s Game RoomTrailer | Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone | Old Gods of Appalachia SeriesStep into the shadows of Appalachia. A new standalone horror story steeped in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.A childhood promise. A blood debt. And something ancient waiting in the dark, hungry and patient. This is an unofficial actual play story from Maia's Game Room, played using the brutal, tension-filled Liminal Horror system.► First two episodes arrive May 14th, 2026.CastMaia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / EditorAndrew Park: as W.E. WhaleyMichael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” GreeneMusic by Guillermo CuevaCredit: Set in the w...
2026-05-0700 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 98: Generation of VipersIn these mountains, there is more than one royal family.CW: Discussion of murder of family members, death post-childbirth; monster noises, train sounds, occult practices, and ritual self harm.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Rachel Harlowe: Sarah DoreenThe voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald VillarrealThe voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal...
2026-04-3044 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 97: Excursus IIA little palate cleanser before the second course of season two begins in earnest.CW: Monster sounds; holiday party sounds; mention of a dead parent.Written by Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Panthers on the Mountainside (Live)” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer ft. the Jon Ch...
2026-04-1630 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 96: Lessons LearnedThe black door opens. Who or what will pass through? CW: Historical hospital settings, gore, deaths by monster and falling, monster and monster eating sounds, ghost violence, grief. Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Granny White: Betsy PuckettThe voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray ChristianIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach...
2026-03-261h 05
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 95: The Second DeathThe dead make their case as oblivion lurks in the shadows. CW: Historical hospital settings, discussion of familial neglect and the death of a child, elements of a haunting., death by monster, evil cat and monster sounds.Written by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Black Mouthed D...
2026-03-1236 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 94: Phantoms in the Early DarkGhosts of the past and the present manifest around the occupant of room sixteen.CW: Historical hospital settings, loss of bodily autonomy/control, death by mutilation, decapitation, and monster; sounds of screeching birds and breaking glass, endangerment of children, description of the aftermath of a mass killing, elements of a haunting.Written by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Re...
2026-02-2634 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 93: The Woman in Room SixteenIn the summer of 1928, a mysterious stranger seeks help and healing at Woodhaven Sanitorium.CW: References to death by illness, historical hospital settings, eye/mouth related gore, loss of bodily autonomy/control, death by mutilation, decapitation, and monster; monster and crying sounds.Written by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Wally Gentry: Don MartinIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Re...
2026-02-1228 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 92: Excursus IAn amuse bouche before our first course of the season.CW: References to death by illness, historical hospital settings.Written by Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Sick and Alone” by Those Poor BastardsSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MO...
2026-01-2939 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 91: Season Six PrologueA brief look ahead into the long shadows of Season Six.CW: References to family secrets, train sounds.Written by Steve ShellEdited by Cam CollinsProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro/Outro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALA...
2026-01-1513 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSeason 6 Trailer #3: Nurse's LogThe patient has awakened...NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.comTOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com.
2026-01-1202 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSeason 6 Trailer #2: A Farewell NoteBy the time you read this, I will be gone...NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com...
2026-01-1201 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSeason 6 Trailer #1: Foreman's ReportHow can soil hunger?NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.comTOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com.
2026-01-0901 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaOne Last HouseA special preview of the exclusive content to be found within the Holler. www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler When the porch lights begin to wink out, it’s time for all little ghouls and goblins to head on home, but two children decide to knock on just one more door.CW: Bugs. So. Many. Bugs. We can’t stress this enough: BUGS. Children splitting time between divorced parents, unsanitary living conditions, children in danger, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve...
2025-10-3135 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 90: When the Darkness ComesAll paths converge in a night of terror as season five comes to a close. CW: Sounds of: a loud rock concert, a fire alarm, a chainsaw, physical combat and injury by knives; contemplation of being LGBTQ+ in rural Appalachia, discussion of death of a partner, gore, multiple decapitations, impending death by vampires, death by chainsaw, so much vampire violence.Written by Steve Shell, Cam Collins and special guest NitaJadeProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by...
2025-09-191h 11
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 89: Lost in the ShadowsIn the penultimate episode of season five, all roads lead to a sanctuary for music and those who worship at its altar. CW: Gore, trauma related flashbacks, group vocalizations of pain related to ritual practices, awkward teenage romance, lots of vampire violence. Description of stress induced vomiting (no sounds), and ritualized vampire self-harm. Discussion of complicated family relationships,sexuality and high school bullshit. Written by Steve Shell, Cam Collins and special guest NitaJadeProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellS...
2025-09-0445 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 88: Good TimesAs the sun sets, travelers make their way to the scruffy city of Knoxville. CW: Descriptions of a messy, unsanitary vehicle, automotive sounds, discussion of existential uncertainty, reflection on the death of a partner, references to urination, death by vampire, sexual themes, discussion of vampire violence, references to alcohol and drug use, cheesy answering machine outgoing message.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe vo...
2025-08-2141 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 87: Say Hello to the NightHunters of varying stripes take to the highway in pursuit of our young vampire friend.CW: References to historic racism and violence / hate crimes, lynching, threat of violence to crows (that is not carried out, family; you should know us better than that by now), death of a spouse, death of a parent, death in child birth, danger posed to a child during birth, lots of vampire stuff, sexual themes, fire, entrapment in a buring building, death by fire, body horror; sounds of stabbing, gunshots.Written by Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and special...
2025-08-0750 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 86: Cry Little SisterWild hearts take to the road and shadows follow.CW: References to narcotic use, the death of a partner, burn care, family strife/arguing, the satanic panic, aggressive evangelism, vampire stuff.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Miranda Coffey: Andie Marie TillmanThe voice of Troy: Adam KampourisThe voice of Denise Ramey: Autumn Boegeman...
2025-07-2436 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaFamily Meeting: Cam & Steve Talk About What’s Next Following Hurricane HeleneAn update from the creators of Old Gods of Appalachia.FUNDRAISING LINKSHurricane Helene Flood Relief Tee“Son, Hold On (Killian’s Song)” by Landon BloodHurricane Relief by Jon Charles DwyerDownload TranscriptWELCOME TO THE HOLLERAs of October 25, 2024, THE HOLLER is live! If you're a new subscriber, click here to move to the Holler.If you are currently a Patreon subscriber, please log in to Patreon and check out our latest update for instru...
2024-10-1807 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 34: On Oak MountainPolly Barrow and her boys make another special delivery, this time to the Underwoods of Oak Mountain. Discoveries are made.CW: References to historical racism and law enforcement, happy baby sounds, blended Appalachian witchcraft and Christian practices, supernatural manifestations centered around a baby.Written by Cam CollinsSpecial script consultant: DJ RogersNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Granny Underwood: Stephanie Hickling-BeckmanThe voice of Nina J...
2022-04-2833 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 33: Special DeliveryPolly Barrow and her Hollow Men, Mr. Crain and Mr. Churchman, venture into the heart of coal country to make special deliveries to those who deserve them.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, sounds of a woman in psychic pain, a baby fussing and crying, massacre of a family, monster noises, appearance of (but not actual) child endangerment.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of...
2022-04-1434 min
Stellar FirmaUpdates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: DescendantsRusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill.We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the enormously popular We’re Alive: a Story of Survival. Rusty Quill are Executive Producers on this series and it is very exciting. It started releasing yesterday and you can find it on the existing We’re Alive feed by searching for 'We’re Alive' wherever you listen to your podcasts or by visiting www.werealive.com or www.rustyquill.com/were-aliveAlso stay tuned...
2022-04-0602 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastUpdates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: DescendantsRusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill.We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the enormously popular We’re Alive: a Story of Survival. Rusty Quill are Executive Producers on this series and it is very exciting. It started releasing yesterday and you can find it on the existing We’re Alive feed by searching for 'We’re Alive' wherever you listen to your podcasts or by visiting www.werealive.com or www.rustyquill.com/were-aliveAlso stay tuned...
2022-04-0602 min
The Magnus ArchivesUpdates, Upcoming Shows, We're Alive: DescendantsRusty Quill Founder and CEO Alex here!Sharing a few updates on what is coming up with Rusty Quill.We’re Alive: Descendants is the sequel to the enormously popular We’re Alive: a Story of Survival. Rusty Quill are Executive Producers on this series and it is very exciting. It started releasing yesterday and you can find it on the existing We’re Alive feed by searching for 'We’re Alive' wherever you listen to your podcasts or by visiting www.werealive.com or www.rustyquill.com/were-aliveAlso stay tuned...
2022-04-0602 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 32: Runs in the FamilyIn the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family’s rule, and something must be done.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, human sacrifice, ghosts, mutilation, beheading and maiming human beings, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of...
2022-03-3129 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 31: Season Three PrologueWelcome to Season 3, Family. Join us as we walk in the shadows of the mountains and see a few of those who we might meet in the dark.CW: References to mutilation, occult phenomena, family dysfunction,and being unhoused due to the death of an elder; monster sounds.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon Bloo...
2022-03-1720 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaDate NightValentine’s day is a holiday steeped in blood, sacrifice and violence. Come with us as we show you how bloody it can get.CW: gore, marital infidelity, murder by stabbing, mutilation, murder in romantic situations, implied violent death of a family, mention of animal sacrifice (goat), catholicism, cult practices.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional voice acting: Cam CollinsIntro music: "The Bride" by Landon Blood...
2022-02-1429 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSalt of the EarthIt's Christmas Eve 1924, and Pretty Polly Barrow has come all the way from the home office in Pennsylvania to deliver a special holiday message from the family to the workers at Barrow Alkali Works in Palmer, Virginia.CW: Discussion of weird breeding habits, environmental disaster, body horror, gore.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Pretty Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston-CrumIntro Music: “Pretty Polly (Instrumental)” performed by John...
2021-12-2534 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSpringtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Three: Briar VineGlory Ann Boggs does what she can to help Cowboy, and there are repercussions.CW: mutilation, simulated harm of a child, descriptions of wounds/bleeding, injury via thorns/flora, intense rumbling, sentient plant violence, occult rituals.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon BloodOutro Music: “Build Mama a Coffin” by Blood on the HarpLE...
2021-12-2335 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSpringtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Two: Hunger PainsMelvin Blevins and young Cowboy run afoul of the locals.CW: monster violence, mutilation, death by auto accident, earthquake sounds, worms, mucus, endangerment of a child, attempted kidnapping.Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison Mullins Intro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon Blood Outro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
2021-12-1622 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSpringtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter One: A Cowboy CallsGlory Ann Boggs receives unannounced early morning company.CW: Discussion of mortality, aging, death.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional audio production by Kris HayesThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MED...
2021-12-0921 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaMeet Our Cousins: Black BoxBLACK BOX is a new sci-fi podcast series that evokes the nostalgic thrills of Stranger Things and time travel antics of Back To The Future. With a powerhouse cast including Joel McHale (Community), Kelsey Grammer (Frasier), Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Michael Cimino (Love Victor), Chosen Jacobs (IT) and Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Black Box brings high-octane storytelling and blockbuster energy to the audio spaceThe eight episode series follows four teenagers (Bertrand, Bassinger, Cimino, Jacobs) who stumble upon the wreckage of a crashed time machine and discover its black box...
2021-11-0904 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaFamily Meeting: All Hallows 2021Gather round, family. Steve and Cam have some important news to share about what's coming for the rest of 2021 and heading into 2022.Black Mouthed Dog & Porch Light, coming soon for patronsAn upcoming live, ticketed eventThe OGoA TTRPGAnd yes, season threeAnd more!CORRECTION: We have a new date when we will announce our TTRP partnership: November 19th, rather than the 12th. Sorry, family.To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow...
2021-11-0110 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBumper CropStuck covering the night shift, Ada Spivey was having a hard time finding her Halloween spirit. It found her instead. A standalone tale set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.CW: Horticultural horror. Brief mention of DUI accidents and other holiday injuries. Pet endangerment (he's fine; he lived to a ripe old age and passed peacefully in his sleep).Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellInstrumental intro music by...
2021-10-3134 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaTEASER: Black Mouthed Dog – Episode 0: PrologueThe girl was not meant to be in the woods alone at night. She wasn’t supposed to be in the woods at all. And Maggie Bentley would soon wish she'd listened to her Granny and kept to the road instead.CW: Child endangerment / death, death of a partner / parent via military service, substance abuse, animal sounds, character hunted by an animal, character lost / disoriented in the dark.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve She...
2021-10-1510 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBONUS: Steve and Cam Interview Yuri Lowenthal and Corey Ryan ForresterSteve and Cam join Yuri Lowenthal and The Buttercream Dream himself, Corey Ryan Forrester to talk about parts of season 2, experiencing the Old Gods while under the influence of the green, strip clubs, comedy clubs and invite you to join them at the cool cousins' table at this particular family reunion.CW: profanity, frank discussion of recreational drug use, discussion of sex work, discussion of the ground becoming snakes, discussion of food poisoning and scatalogical humor.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA...
2021-09-1642 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBONUS: Season 2 Q+A Retrospective: Part 1Steve and Cam answer your burning questions about Season 2 and more! Hosted by our dear friend Jordan Shiveley of Dread Singles fame (@hottestsingles).LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia....
2021-09-0258 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBONUS: Steve Interviews the Railroad Man Yuri LowenthalA half hour sit down with everyone’s favorite villain in a bespoke charcoal suit — or at least the actor who played him. Yuri Lowenthal talks with Steve about horror podcasts, voice acting, good books, and how we’re do making in this time of the ongoing pancetta.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access...
2021-08-1933 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 30: The Dead QueenWe gather to face the dark. Together.CW: Gore, monster violence, mutilation, frank discussion of historical racism, assault, references to lynching, references to death of a child, descriptions of the desecration of dead bodies and cult activities. Written by Cam Collins & Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellDirected by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional character voices by Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Shasparay Irvin, Cam Collins, Brandon Sartain, and Special Guest Dr. Ray ChristianC...
2021-07-151h 17
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 29: A Friend of the FamilyA light walks before darkness falls.CW: Gore, murder, mutilation, frank discussion of historical racism, assault, references to lynching, references to death of a spouse, hornets, description of anyphylactic shock/death, descriptions of the desecration of dead bodies and cult activities.Written by Cam Collins & Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellDirected by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional character voices by Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Shasparay Irvin, Cam Collins, and Special Guest Dr. Ray...
2021-07-0142 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 28: Paradise LostMiss Virginia heads west while young Tommy stays behind as Jack’s right hand man and discovers that things are almost never what they seem.CW: Animal carcass eaten by a monster, geese.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Hollow Heart Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsToday's featured s...
2021-06-1736 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 27: Strangers in ParadiseIn which two ambitious young folks from Esau County come to the city of Paradise, and meet with both misfortune and opportunity. CW: Assault and robbery.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Hollow Heart Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofa...
2021-06-0329 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 26: Welcome to ParadiseHe had always wanted to come here, to this diamond in the rough wedged in-between kissin’ cousins of a state line: Paradise — a city split down the middle between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Tennessee — was a bustling town in the early winter of 1928.CW: Discussion of historical slavery and military desertion, human trafficking, assault and robbery.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land...
2021-05-2021 min
Rusty Quill Gaming PodcastAnnouncement: Rusty Quill NetworkAlex here with an exciting announcement!RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in audio drama podcasting. Beginning with FIVE exciting shows you can listen to right now on rustyquill.comNot to fear we will still be producing plenty of new Rusty Quill Original Podcasts.Join us in welcoming:Cryptids Written by Alexander V Thompson and produced by Wild Obscura, Devin Shepherd, Gabriel Rosenstein and Nora Unkel. Directed by Devin Shepherd.The Deca...
2021-05-1002 min
Stellar FirmaAnnouncement: Rusty Quill NetworkAlex here with an exciting announcement!RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in audio drama podcasting. Beginning with FIVE exciting shows you can listen to right now on rustyquill.comNot to fear we will still be producing plenty of new Rusty Quill Original Podcasts.Join us in welcoming:Cryptids Written by Alexander V Thompson and produced by Wild Obscura, Devin Shepherd, Gabriel Rosenstein and Nora Unkel. Directed by Devin Shepherd.The Deca...
2021-05-1002 min
The Magnus ArchivesAnnouncement: Rusty Quill NetworkAlex here with an exciting announcement!RQ network is a podcast network by podcasters for podcasters. We will start by championing the greatest in audio drama podcasting. Beginning with FIVE exciting shows you can listen to right now on rustyquill.comNot to fear we will still be producing plenty of new Rusty Quill Original Podcasts.Join us in welcoming:Cryptids Written by Alexander V Thompson and produced by Wild Obscura, Devin Shepherd, Gabriel Rosenstein and Nora Unkel. Directed by Devin Shepherd.The Deca...
2021-05-1002 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 25: The Siege of Pleasant EveningsThe light dies and the darkness comes to the big parlor house out in the gap. There will be blood. There will be death. The conclusion of the The Railroad Man and the Local Magistrate storyline.CW: Discussion of agency and consent, gunfire, body horror, decay, aging, death by magic, death of human appearing monsters, familial stress and conflict.Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of...
2021-05-0642 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 24: Charcoal Suit and AllThe Railroad man and his new friends follow Vera Blevins to Baker's Gap in 1913, and things will never be the same.CW: Mention of death of a family member by illness, family strife, mention of consentual sex work, verbal threats, discussion of religious issues.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of The Railroad Man: Yuri LowenthalThe voice of Jerry Brotherton: Corey Ryan Forrester
2021-04-2241 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 23: A Bad Night for Hollow MenIn 1913, a girl escaped the company-owned parlor house where she'd been kept against her will in possession of company property. She headed south via rail to her family's home in Baker's Gap, TN. She was followed.CW: References to historical racism; references to consensual sex work; descriptions of human trafficking; mention of excrement; non-specific mention of the deaths of children; descriptions of sex work-related (but non-sexual) violence, injuries and death; description of monster-inflicted dismemberment and death; consumption of a human corpse by a monster; gore; sounds of a pig-themed monster in distress; mention of death of...
2021-04-0837 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaMeet our Cousins: UnwellThe horror podcasting community is a vast and wondrous thing, family. We are pleased to introduce you to some of our extended family: Unwell. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia.
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2021-04-0120 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 22: Paper, Ink and SorrowWe journey back in time to the end of the 19th Century in Combe County, North Carolina so that we can gain proper perspective on where that incident with the local magistrate and the Railroad Man sprung from. CW: Institutional Racism/Brutality. Violent work related death. Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Jerry Brotherton: Cory Ryan ForresterThe voice of The Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal...
2021-03-2425 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaSpecial Announcement About This Week's EpisodeEpisode 22 of Old Gods of Appalachia will be released on Wednesday, March 24th in recognition of the finale of The Magnus Archives this Thursday. Our next episode will drop in its regularly scheduled Thursday slot on April 8th.To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support...
2021-03-2202 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 21: A Worthy GraveThe truth comes out about the hard death of Frank Tilley and Sheriff Andy Hodge has a tough choice to make.CW: Descriptions and depictions of physical and emotional domestic violence, monster violence, gore, disfigurement, dismemberment, religious trauma.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "In the Pines" performed by Steve Shell and Matt Evans
2021-03-0432 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 20: And Am I Born to Die?Three months before Frank Tilley met a hard death on the tracks outside Baker's Gap, Esther Campbell moved to Baker's Gap in search of a new life and a new way of worship.CW: Discussion of Domestic Violence, Fundamentalist Religious ThemesWritten by: Steve ShellNarrated by: Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood In story song: “Am I Born To Die? (Traditional) performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness,” written and performed by Those Poor Ba...
2021-02-1838 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaThe Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter Three: Something Old, Something NewOur holiday trilogy comes to a close as we witness two different joinings of souls for all eternity. Headphones recommended. You are not prepared, Family.CW: Gore, Monster Violence, DesecrationWritten by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Music: "The Bride" by Landon BloodLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBluesky
2021-02-1542 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 19: Where the Sun Never ShinesWhen the shadows of gods and monsters fall across Baker's Gap, we look across the mountain for help. We look to Family.CW: Descriptions of injuries resulting from domestic violence, discussion of emotional abuse and divorce.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
2021-02-0428 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 18: Where the Cold Wind BlowsFrank Tilley was not a nice man, nor one beloved by his community. He may even have been a pain in Sheriff Andy Hodge's buttocks. But no man deserved to die like that.Tonight, the dark earth comes for one of its own.CW: Discussion of domestic violence.Written and directed by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
2021-01-2130 min
The Lore You KnowScarred Lands: History of the AsaatthiIn this first chat about the asaatthi race from the Scarred Lands setting, we talk about the vast history of the snakefolk. One of the oldest races on Scarn, they have been around to see A LOT, and once had an empire that covered a good portion of Ghelspad. Come #deepnerd with us as we talk about the highs and lows of the asaatthi!
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2021-01-191h 23
Old Gods of AppalachiaAn Interlude: The Scenic RouteCW: Frank and intimate out of character discussion about the pandemic, death and suicide. In character mentions of child labor, child and parental death and disfigurement.There is a darkness that can only truly fall in the deep woods. An enveloping shadow of some great beast that is at the same time soothing and terrifying and can only exist in the absence of electric light and full moons. The hours that pass beneath this hallowed veil are usually best spent sleeping so that you do not witness the world that only thrives while the living aren’t i...
2021-01-0829 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaThe Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter Two: The Gift of the Lesser MagiSet in the year before a certain stock market crash would change American life forever, The Gift of the Lesser Magi is the second chapter of a new trilogy to be released on the hallowed days of the year. Christmas is a time when family can come together, forgive past grievances, and heal old wounds. In Esau County, Virginia, estranged family come looking to make amends with Miss Delia Hubbard, the young midwife and healer who lives in Boggs Holler.Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve...
2020-12-2533 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 17: The Boy Who Could Not DieThe ties that bind us to this world are usually fragile things, gossamer strands spun on the looms of great, great grandmamas that we will never meet until our thread is snipped clean. Cowboy held no such ties. These were no mere threads binding this precious boy together, but heavy chains forged from the stygian soil of death itself and tempered in the cold river of eternity.CW: Occult ritual, prophecies of death.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve Shell
2020-12-0336 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 16: Between the Unburied and Miss BelleShe recognized the naked fear and rawness in their respective gazes. Something had happened to these boys. She could see their hearts and minds were pink and pricking red at the edges where their innocence had been torn away with such force they'd not even had a chance to bleed yet.CW: Rain sounds, references to supernatural prophecy by a child, bullying, references to death by firing squad.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written...
2020-11-1936 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaMeet Our Distant Cousins: The OysterFrom the creators of Darkest Night and Deadly Manners comes a brand new immersive sci-fi podcast called - The Oyster.In a not so distant future, due to overwhelming carbon emissions, The Earth is on the brink of becoming uninhabitable. These conditions are made far more horrifying because the available housing shelters (that can produce sustainable air quality) will only be able to house 80% of the world’s total population. To try and save the human race, every person has a government-mandated microchip implanted in their brains to attempt to facilitate the migration of a...
2020-11-1331 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 15: A Funeral in PineThe county had taken a narrow little valley and dug themselves a reservoir to provide drinking water for the whole town and then some. As pretty as the lake and the surrounding woods were, it was still something wedged into nature by the hands of men — water stolen from rivers and collected here like a dragon’s hoard, grounds that had lain untouched for centuries carved up and reshaped to serve human desires, seals broken and reset — all to meet the needs of the encroaching horde of townsfolk and hillfolk alike. Acts such as these have consequences, family....
2020-11-0529 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaThe Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter One: Blood is BloodSet in the years between Season One and Season Two, Blood is Blood is the first chapter of a new trilogy to be released on the hallowed days of the year. Nadine Rigg was born to a life of privilege and comfort. What happens though, when an inheritance brings its own dark gifts to your door?CW: Death of parents, death by train, verbal assault, relational violence, train sounds, apparent murder by knife, gore.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve...
2020-10-3142 min
CastologyThe Hilarious World of Depression, No Gangsters in Paradise, The Knowne World BardcastNeed some more podcasts on your list? Castologists are on it! This week Liz finds the funny in life’s blah with The Hilarious World of Depression, Nick looks at the slimy belly of the Sydney underworld with No Gangsters in Paradise, and Zane gets down to some olde worlde music with The Knowne World Bardcast. As always, after all that, the Castologist review the podcasts they recommended last week.Liz Recommends - The Hilarious World of Depressionhttps://www.hilariousworld.org/aboutA show about clinical depression...with la...
2020-10-2529 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 14: On Death IslandGive a group of boys from anywhere a backyard, a stretch of woods, hell, a vacant lot even — and you can watch it rise to a place of hallowed glory. A patch of trees in between houses becomes an ancient battlefield where two sides of some long-remembered, or forgotten, conflict plays out again and again after school hours. An empty, fallow field becomes an arena or tournament ground where rasslin, foot racin and some form of ball-related sport are contested and pushed to the highest form of the game. Friendships and rivalries will rise, fall and be remembered in le...
2020-10-2226 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 13: The Dark Earth at NightThe Gibson family meets their fate.CW: Gunshots, dog/monster sounds, references to murder, death by structural collapse, earthquake sounds.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagram
2020-10-0830 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 12: The Other QueenThese yarns were spun to teach you to stay safe and mind common sense, and most importantly, your mama. The stories that get lost though — the ones hardly nobody ever lived to tell — were often just blunt and simple warnings. There is darkness here: fear it. Trust those who can see through it and you might live to see the dawn. Or then again... maybe not.CW: References to regional ghost stories, monster/dog sounds, vomiting, mind control.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Stev...
2020-09-2424 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 11: Season Two PrologueO Appalachia: mother and maw that births and devours us, roots sunk deep and winding as gnarled hands clasped in prayer, hold us fast and give us foundation. O knotted cage and vine wrought chains O feast of hills and green, that which feeds our hearts but often starves our blood: Hear us now.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "In the Pines" (traditional), performed by Keena Graham
2020-09-1014 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaMeet Our Cousins: ThirteenIt's almost time to go home, Family. In the meantime meet our other cousins from Kentucky: the spooky audio drama podcast called Thirteen.
2020-09-0800 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBuild Mama a Coffin Finale AnnouncementIf you've been listening to Build Mama a Coffin over on The Patreon you know who I am. And if you ain't and ye don't, well you're about to. See, if i whispered my whole name — the one I was made with, real quiet like — right in y'all's ear — well... I think you might just burst into a whole plague of locusts right there on the spot, or else you might swallow your own heart and chew out your kidneys because you cain't pronounce it and it wouldn't never get out your head no how... but I digress. The old fo...
2020-07-2700 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaA Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part ThreeThe Walker Sisters and their man Melvin journey into the darkest night Baker's Gap, TN has known in thirty years in this thrilling finale to The Wolf Sisters series, originally performed live on Discord.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead body, references to the KKK (pejorative), spiritual/demonic possession themed elements, references to historical sex work, references to the death of an adult child.Written by Steve ShellSound design by...
2020-04-1632 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaA Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part TwoIn which we properly meet The Walker Sisters and their man Melvin.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead body, references to the KKK (pejorative), spiritual/demonic possession themed elements, references to historical sex work, references to the death of an adult child.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
2020-04-0924 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaA Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part OneTo be a wolf is a thing of spring loaded joy, of black gummed panting death. Of pack and ground. Torn tendon and blood and broken bones in feasting abandon beneath a split and howling sky. But to be a wolf with the mind of mortal man or woman? No-we can’t be trusted with that kind of power without being broken by it. Not even wise women of The Clutch. Not even them.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, di...
2020-04-0227 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaMeet Our Cousins: The White Vault by Fool and ScholarThe horror podcasting community is a vast and wondrous thing, family. We are pleased to introduce you to some of our extended family: The White Vault by Fool and Scholar.
2020-03-2300 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaBuild Mama a Coffin: TrailerA whole new story set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia. Exclusively on Patreon. Come tithe and come a with us to Esau County, VA in the fall of 1927.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellOutro music: "Build Mama a Coffin," written and performed by Blood on the HarpTo learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook...
2020-02-0602 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 10: The Witch Queen Chapter III: Last Harbor: Season Finale Part 4Season One comes to a close as we follow Daughter Dooley to the far reaches of Last Harbor and witness what changed her and The Black Stag whose name sounds like, but is not Horn-ed Head or Hornet Head.CW: Medical horror, death of the elderly and physical trauma patients in a period hospital setting, theft and endangerment of a newborn, blood, cult activities.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon...
2020-01-3035 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 9: You Ready to Go Home? Season Finale Part 3In this, our penultimate episode of Season One, we examine what makes a home and the power of kinfolk as we say good-bye to young Sarah Avery.CW: Religious themes, endangerment of a child, cannibalism, implied death of children in the care of an institution, ableist attitudes towards a being with a facial difference, supernatural/magical violence.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot...
2020-01-2427 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 8: Homecoming : Season Finale Part 2We return for a visit with the good Pastor of the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant, as he and his family prepare to relocate.CW: Death of spouse and family members by monster-related violence, implied death of an infant, resurrection/corruption of the dead. Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsL...
2020-01-1624 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 7: Afterbirth: Season Finale Part 1Before our time in Barlo moves forward towards its inevitable conclusion, we take one last look back to honor a life that might otherwise remain overshadowed and left hanging from the branches of our family tree.CW: Frank discussion of historical sex work, discussion of childbirth, insect/creature themed body horror, gore, monster-related terror, death by hanging, explosion-related gore, potential danger to a child.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon...
2020-01-0927 minOld Gods of AppalachiaSpecial Announcement / Family MeetingHappy New Year, Family. There's no new story today, but there are plenty of announcements about the end of Season One and future storylines and Season 2!
2020-01-0300 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 6: The Witch Queen Chapter II: Doubt"To live forever and keep this land..." was the promise made. What happens when a promise is kept but with a vile and broken spirit?CW: Physical trauma as a result of a fall, descriptions of occult practices, implied death of a family by monster violence.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
2019-12-2624 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 5: The Boy: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part FiveWho speaks for the young dead lost beneath the fair earth? The Boy comes to Barlo.CW: Frank discussion of historical child labor and depictions of injuries/death as a result of child labor and intentional harm, death by industrial fire, traumatic memories, references to a period psychiatric hospital, explosions.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by...
2019-12-1928 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 4.5: The Bad Death and Resurrection of Annie MesserAn interlude.CW: Religious themes, gore, eye mutilation/blinding/death/ facial mutilation/resurrection by monsters/supernatural means.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "God's Dark Heaven," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsAdditional vocal work by Allison MullinsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:Facebook
2019-12-1320 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 4: The Sacrifice: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part FourIn the wake of the Old Number Seven Disaster, the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant does what it can to save their own. Choices are made that cannot be unmade.CW: Frank discussion of religious fundamentalism and depiction of an altered worship service, church related horror/cult activity, non-pet animal deaths (a family dog is mentioned in this context but is not harmed), blood, parental reaction to the death of an adult child.Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro...
2019-12-0520 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 3: The Covenant: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part ThreeCletus Garvin should have died in 1910 but instead has been the pastor of The Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant for the past seven years. Debts are called to account in the shadow of the Old Number Seven Disaster.CW: Frank discussion of religious fundamentalism, religious horror/cult activity, discussion of death by disease, thoughts of self harm/suicide.Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I...
2019-11-2819 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 2.5: Let There Be GreenAn interlude.CW: Supernatural events involving a child.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "God's Dark Heaven," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsAdditional vocal work by Veronica LimeberryLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBluesky
2019-11-2110 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 2: The Schoolhouse: Barlo Kentucky 1917: Part TwoTen year old Sarah Avery continues to deal with the fallout of the elders of Barlo's choices. A promise is made.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hanging, endangerment of a child by monsters, bear attack with animal sounds.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot...
2019-11-1417 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 1: Old Number Seven: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part OneDarkness comes to the tiny town of Barlo in the form of the worst mining disaster in Kentucky history. Young Sarah Avery runs.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore including facial and eye mutilation, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hanging, endangerment of a child by monsters.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "...
2019-11-0716 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 0.5: The Witch QueenThey say there's a witch in that valley and you'd do well to stay away from there. Join us as we journey back to the settling of the central plateau and witness the power of mountain women.CW: Religious fundamentalism, death of parents by illness and implied suicide, child abandonment, offscreen attempted romantic coercion, shapeshifting, description of monstrous animal, discussions of mortality.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
2019-11-0623 min
Old Gods of AppalachiaEpisode 0: PrologueWelcome to our Appalachia, where hearts are good, hands are strong and no one wants to talk about what sleeps beneath us. First come, first served.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:Facebook
2019-10-3109 min