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Arcane CarolinasAC 00103 - Appalachian Folk Magic & Traditional RemediesJoin Michael and Charlie for a discussion of everything from dowsing for water to plugging a tree as they dive into Appalachian folk magic and traditional remedies! Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Links: The Lumberton Report (arcanecarolinas.com) American Society of Dowsers (dowsers.org) Appalachian Dowsers (appalachiandowsers.org) NorthCarolinaGhosts.com Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2024-01-0341 minArcane CarolinasAC 00101 - Halloween Hangover - Charlie's Ghost Taxonomies 101Ease into the post-Halloween season by joining Charlie and Michael for a casual discussion of various types of ghosts and past episodes we've done about some of them! Links: Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry (Amazon.com) Sea Island Spirits (YouTube) WRAL Voters' Choice Awards (wral.com) Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-11-1736 minArcane CarolinasAC 00100 - Arcane Carolinas' 100th Episode Extravaganza!Woohoo! An even 100 episodes! Join Charlie and Michael as they give updates on some previous episodes, their spouses join them for listener Q&A, and we hear some voicemails from friends. Now on to the next 100! Links: Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) (external site) Tally Johnson's books & info (Amazon) Alexandra Christian's books & info (Amazon) Strange Animals Podcast (external site) Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmai...
2023-10-311h 08Arcane CarolinasAC 00099 - George Washington Slayed Here + Reasonable Ghosts - Live from ConGregate 2023Did you know George Washington received a personal tour of Old Salem during his second term--and that doing so was politically controversial? Even more controversial is the possibility he encountered supernatural doom while there! PLUS, Michael and Charlie run a bracket to see who's the winner of Reasonable Ghosts! This episode was recorded live at ConGregate in July, 2023! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-10-2650 minArcane CarolinasAC 00098 - Close Encounters of the Robeson County Kind - Live from ConCarolinas 2023UFOs have been in headlines this year, but it certainly isn't the first time. Join us for a deep-dive discussion of a major UFO flap in Robeson County, NC, nearly a half-century ago! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-10-1542 minArcane CarolinasAC 00097 - Arcane Destinations: Virginia - Undead of Richmond, Spooky Stories from the Virginia Capitol, and The Bunny Man - GalaxyCon Richmond 2023Join us for a trio of tales! First, sit down with us live at GalaxyCon Richmond from spring of 2023 and hear the story of Richmond's most famous undead. Then, we have a talk with friend of the show Jerry Chandler as he tells us spooky stories about the Virginia State Capitol complex and surrounding areas. Then we cap off this super-sized episode with a second recording from GalaxyCon talking about a hare-raising local legend from Fairfax, VA. Enjoy! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! AWARD NOMINATIONS: WRAL Voter's...
2023-10-081h 45Arcane CarolinasAC 00096 - The Ghost (or Ghosts) of Lees-McRae CollegeLees-McRae College is an institution of higher learning in the highest-elevation county seat in the eastern United States. Join Charlie and Michael for a look at the ghost (or ghosts) haunting their dorms, archives, and graveyard! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! AWARD NOMINATIONS: WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8) Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas! Upcoming Live Appearances: Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)
2023-10-0427 minArcane CarolinasAC 00095 - Spooky Stories Live at Carolina Fear Fest 2023Join Charlie as he chats with show guests, vendors, and attendees at Carolina Fear Fest about their favorite local legends and spooky stories! Links to Wild Animal Encounters, The Spooky Twins, and Acme Comics below! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! AWARD NOMINATIONS: WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8) Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas! Upcoming Live Appearances: Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM) L...
2023-10-0123 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00094 - The Grey Lady of South Carolina (and Various Other Places)In past Spooky Seasons we've talked about two different versions of the Grey Man in South Carolina, but what about the Grey Lady? And is she the Grey Lady of South Carolina or of North Carolina? Or Virginia? Or New York? Join Charlie and Michael for a historical deep dive that turns into a series of ghostly legends and haunting tales, with everything from tragedy to political scandal to pirates on land *and* sea! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023 - 8:00 P...
2023-09-2750 minArcane CarolinasAC 00093 - Satan's Bridge & Hell's Gate Cemetery - Live from Carolina Fear Fest 2023Michael and Charlie sit down with a fun, friendly crowd at Carolina Fear Fest--and a few (literal) horror clowns--to talk about two legends of decidedly Luciferian origin: Satan's Bridge in NC and Hell's Gate Cemetery in SC! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-09-2041 minArcane CarolinasAC 00092 - The Actual Busters of Ghosts - Live at Ret-Con 2023Did you know one of the Ghostbusters is an actual follower of mediumistic practices and beliefs? Join Charlie and Michael at Ret-Con 2023 for an early-morning, coffee-sloshing panel about the actual buster of ghosts! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-09-1744 minArcane CarolinasAC 00091 - Boojums and Wolfenannies - Live from Ret-Con 2023Join Michael and Charlie at Ret-Con 2023 for a live episode about the story of the Boojum, wolfenannies, and how and why some legends come into existence! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-09-1342 minArcane CarolinasAC 00090 - Telling Stories with Tally Johnson - Live at Ret-Con 2023Charlie and Michael welcome their good friend Tally Johnson back to the show as we hang out and tell stories in front of a live audience at Ret-Con 2023! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-09-1038 minArcane CarolinasAC 00089 - Hexes, Snakehandlers, and Haunted Woods - Last Year's Spooky Season Kickoff at Arcana in Durham NCDurham, NC, has a rich history, including some highly unusual accusations and practices! Join Charlie, Michael, and a super-fun crowd at Arcana in Durham, NC, for last year's spooky season kickoff! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-09-0655 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00088 - The Land's End LightSt. Helena Island in South Carolina is home to a rich history encompassing many peoples and cultures--and one of the best-known and most reliable ghost light phenomena anywhere in the Carolinas! Join Charlie and Michael as we dig into what this one could be: ghosts, swamp gas, or something even stranger? EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out today! Links: Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 (Amazon.com) North Carolina Ghost Lights & Legends (Amazon.com) Penn Center (penncenter.com) Swamp Gas (The Internet Archive) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Fol...
2023-09-0336 minArcane CarolinasAC 00087 - Henry Berry Lowry, Robin Hood of the SwampHenry Berry Lowry is a hero of the Lumbee people and was the center of massive media attention in the years after the Civil War. How did The Lowry War get its start and what makes him so compelling to us still? This story may start with two pigs, but it wends its way through history class, political gridlock, jailbreaks, and the "Lost" Colony! Join Charlie and Michael for a history deep dive! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to preorder Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, coming out on September 1st! Links: ThatModernMombie (YouTube) The Lumbee Tribe of No...
2023-08-161h 53Arcane CarolinasAC 00086 - The Price-Gause House of WilmingtonA certain 19th century mansion in Wilmington has a haunted history, with legends abounding of desperate pleas etched in ice on winter nights and ghost tour participants being left frightened for their lives. But what does history have to say about one of Wilmington's haunted destinations? Upcoming Live Recordings: ConGregate 9 (Winston-Salem, NC, July 14-16, 2023) Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-06-0428 minArcane CarolinasAC 00085 - Bottle TreesYou've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick! CAROLINA FEAR FEST DISCOUNT! Use code "ArcaneCFF" at checkout for a discount on weekend passes! Links: Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens (Goodreads) "A House with Bottle Trees" (Eudora Welty ph...
2023-05-0140 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00084 - AC Case Files - Carolina Fear Fest 2023 and Winston-Salem Paranormal SocietyJoin Michael and Charlie as they interview Stephanie Freas from Carolina Fear Fest and Tonya Denny from Winston-Salem Paranormal Society about a boatload of cool stuff to do in the Carolinas! Links: Carolina Fear Fest - use code ArcaneCFF for a discount on weekend passes! (external site) Winston-Salem Paranormal Society (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC) ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC) ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Fac...
2023-04-0930 minArcane CarolinasAC 00082 - Robert Smalls, Civil War HeroJoin Michael and Charlie as they discuss the daring and adventurous life and career of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero from Beaufort, SC, whose public service continued for decades after the war and whose work still benefits students and residents of South Carolina to this day! Links: The Audacity of Robert Smalls - TEDx Talk by Michael B. Moore (YouTube.com) Harper's Weekly story from June 14, 1862 (iowaculture.gov) The Escape of Robert Smalls - illustrated children's book (Amazon.com) Be Free or Die - nonfiction book by a Raleigh author (Amazon.com) Robert Smalls (1839-1915...
2023-02-2647 minArcane CarolinasAC 00081 - Our Suddenly Crowded SkiesJoin Charlie and Michael for a timeline and discussion of the recent and very public experiences with balloons, UFOs/UAPs, and the US military. AC doesn't normally take on the news, but who could say no to stories like this? Links in the show notes for earlier episodes on related topics! Links: AC 00015: To the Skies! AC 00034: Strange Skies Over Chimney Rock! AC 00048: The Carolinas' UFO Landing Pad US Representative Jeff Jackson's (NC-14) post about recent UAP shoot-downs US Representative Jeff Jackson (NC-14) on Substack Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26t...
2023-02-1923 minArcane CarolinasAC 00080 - Stagecoach RockJoin Charlie and Michael for a deeper dive into the history and legends behind Stagecoach Rock, subject of our very first livestream in 2021! Links: "Historic Mebane Rock Will Not Be Destroyed as Housing Development Is Built" (Chapelboro.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2023-01-2928 minArcane CarolinasAC 00079 - The Raleigh Weather DomeDoes Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have a giant forcefield to keep it from snowing there? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and wide-ranging discussion of an urban legend about a natural phenomenon, plus delicious chicken sandwiches! Links: QuickBait: The Raleigh Weather Dome (IndyWeek.com) WRAL's Greg Fishel getting asked about the Raleigh Weather Dome (Twitter) Photos of the 1988 Raleigh tornado's aftermath (WRAL) Photos of the 1989 downing of two WRAL towers by an ice storm (oldradio.com) Chicken Bundles (YouTube) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richm...
2023-01-1128 minArcane CarolinasAC 00078 - Winter Wondercast 2022 (Audio Version)Join Charlie and Michael in Charlie's garage to discuss holiday monsters and ghosts, plus a visit from our friend Tally Johnson! This is the audio track from our Winter Wondercast video posted on YouTube. Happy holidays, and we'll see y'all in 2023! Links: Arcane Carolinas Winter Wondercast 2022 (YouTube) Tally Johnson (Amazon.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Con...
2022-12-2252 minArcane CarolinasAC 00077 - AC Case Files - Abbeville Upstate Spirits Conference - Mary Deese Hampton - Bishop James Long - Rick HayesJoin Charlie and Jessie as they interview three of the guests from the Upstate Spirits Conference in Abbeville, SC, in October of 2022: Mary Deese Hampton, Bishop James Long, and Rick Hayes! Links: Mary Deese Hampton (IMDB.com) Bishop James Long (external site) Rick Hayes (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-12-051h 15Arcane CarolinasAC 00076 - Upstate Spirits Conference - Burt-Stark Mansion - Carolina Ghost Whisperers - Stokes Paranormal InvestigationsJoin Charlie and guest host Jessie as they discuss stone tape theory, the Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville's historical significance, and interview two paranormal investigations groups: Carolina Ghost Whisperers and Stokes Paranormal Investigations! Links: Burt-Stark Mansion (external site) The Belmont Inn (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-11-2454 minArcane CarolinasAC 00075 - The Maco LightJoin Michael and Charlie for a stroll down the train tracks of history and legend as we explore the oft-requested tale of a railroad man whose ghost stalks the night! Links: Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear by Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. (Goodreads) Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina by Sara Pitzer (Goodreads) Outer Banks Mysteries & Seaside Stories by Charles Whedbee (Goodreads) NC HAGS' video from 2007 (YouTube) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Mo...
2022-10-3052 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00074 - Arcane Destinations - New OrleansJoin Michael and Charlie for an Arcane Destinations tour of the bayou and visit with two legends local to New Orleans: the Grunch, and the Rougarou! Links: Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Monsters of the Gevaudan by Jay M. Smith (Goodreads) Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-10-2341 minArcane CarolinasAC 00073 - Boo Hags & Boo DaddiesMichael and Charlie take a deep dive into the history of the Gullah people and legends of the Boo Hag (and the Boo Daddy), a witch-like figure who drains her victims of their life force in their sleep. This episode also features a reading by special guest Dr. Lisa Hammond! Links: South Carolina Folk Tales (State Library of NC) The Language You Cry In (IMDB.com) "Wards for the Boo Hag" in The South Carolina Review, Spring 2006 (Clemson University) Dr. Lisa Hammond's poetry and scholarship (external site) "Ballad of the Boo Hag" (Internet Archive) by David Bowles ...
2022-10-1638 minArcane CarolinasAC 00072 - Two Tales of Poltergeists - GalaxyCon Raleigh 2022Join Charlie and Michael for two tales of paranormal activity: one hailing from Bladenboro, home to the Vampire Beast, and one told directly by the experiencer, a closely trusted source! Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-10-1243 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00071 - Delaware - Arcane DestinationsCharlie and Michael welcome Kevin, friend of the show and Delaware resident, to discuss spooky and interesting places in that state as well as some distressing moments from its history! Links: Golden Fleece Tavern (external site) Frightland (flashing lights, external site) Cannonball House (external site) Lewes Ferry Terminal (Google Maps) Delmarva Historic Haunts (Facebook) Michael + Bunnie Batts (YouTube) Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcan...
2022-10-0945 minArcane CarolinasAC 00070 - A Trio of Raleigh Hauntings - GalaxyCon Raleigh 2022Join Charlie and Michael in front of an enormous conference room filled with GalaxyCon Raleigh attendees as we discuss three haunts from Raleigh, NC, and take questions live! Links: Nerds Adulting (Twitter) North Carolina Ghosts (external site) GalaxyCon Raleigh (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Conta...
2022-10-0554 minArcane CarolinasAC 00069 - Witch Ann of Wildcat SpurLocal legend in Polk County, NC, tells of a woman on a remote peak who became a witch and terrorized the countryside--or was she simply defending herself using the tools she had available? Join Charlie and Michael for a deep dive into two very different versions of one fascinating tale! Links: Witch Ann (Goodreads) Polk County Historical Association Polk County Public Libraries Wildcat Spur (PeakVisor) Barbara Powers: Witch or Myth? Upcoming Live Recordings & Appearances: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Re...
2022-10-0244 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00068 - Arcane Destinations - The USA's First EmperorJoin Michael and Charlie as they visit another Arcane Destination: the city of San Francisco, California, and the story of the United States' first and only emperor! Links: The Emperor Norton Trust (external site) Through the Doors of Oblivion (Amazon) Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine (external site) Spike's Coffees and Teas (external site) California Historical Society (external site) San Francisco Public Library (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary...
2022-09-251h 02Arcane CarolinasAC 00067 - AC meets Strange Animals Podcast - ConCarolinas 2022Michael and Charlie team up with Kate of Strange Animals Podcast for a fun and freewheeling discussion of legendary insects, some very strange precipitation, and lots of other excellent stuff! Links: Strange Animals Podcast (Blubrry) Beyond Bigfoot & Nessie (Bookshop.org) Skytown (Goodreads) Skyway (Goodreads) ConCarolinas Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twit...
2022-09-2153 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00066 - Stay Away from Payne RoadJoin Charlie and Michael for a deadly serious discussion of a place we genuinely feel people should avoid. Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-09-1834 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00065 - The Infernal Vatican - ConCarolinas 2022Join Charlie and Michael at ConCarolinas 2022 as Charlie presents on one of history's most sensational cases of Satanic Panic: the controversy around The Infernal Vatican in Charleston, SC, in the 19th century! Links: ConCarolinas Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-09-1440 minArcane CarolinasAC 00064 - The Other Grey Man of Pawleys IslandMichael and Charlie dive back into the mysteries of Pawley's Island with the other Grey Man, one described nearly a century ago in a detailed firsthand account! Links: AC 00038 - The Grey Man of Pawley's Island (2021) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-09-1134 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00063 - What Lies Beneath Durham's American Tobacco Campus? - AC Live with Durham County LibraryJoin Charlie and Michael as they explore the history and hidden features of Durham's historic American Tobacco Campus! This was presented over Zoom at the gracious invitation of Durham County Library. If you prefer video over audio there's a link in the show notes, including timestamps for when we show images to accompany the discussion! PLUS: a bonus on-the-scene report from official friend of the show, Gary Mitchel, of the DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Links: Video recording of this episode (YouTube) 12:20 - ATC photos 20:00 - subterranean photos Durham County Library Upcoming Live...
2022-09-0750 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00062 - Arcane Destinations - The Jersey DevilIn the premiere of Arcane Destinations, our special episodes featuring places outside the Carolinas, Charlie and Michael welcome Mike, friend of the show and expert on all things Jersey, to discuss one of New Jersey's most famous and enduring legends, The Jersey Devil! Links: The Pine Barrens by John McPhee (Goodreads) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arc...
2022-09-0448 minArcane CarolinasAC 00061 - Fall Preview and Road Trippin' 2022Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and casual conversation about what's coming up this autumn (hint: A LOT) and some fun places to go and things to do in the Carolinas. Road trip time! Links: Arcana (Durham, NC) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC) Ret-Con (Cary, NC) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-08-1444 minArcane CarolinasAC 00060 - The Lost Colony - Part TwoSo what happened to the Lost Colony, anyway? And what if they were never truly "lost"? Join Charlie and Michael for part two of this two-part episode about what is undoubtedly North Carolina's most famous mystery! Links! Beechland Survivor Camps (National Geographic) Invisible Ink Map Markings (New York Times) The Lost Colony Center for Science and Research First Colony Foundation Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-07-1733 minArcane CarolinasAC 00059 - The Lost Colony - Part One of TwoWe all know the story of The Lost Colony of Roanoke--or do we? Join Charlie and Michael for the first installment of a two-part episode taking a deeper look at the real history of The Lost Colony, why it was established, and the challenges of trying to find them again. Links! Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-07-1048 minArcane CarolinasAC 00058 - Cryptobotany and the High MountainsIf cryptozoology is the study of and search for creatures that might or might not exist, it seems logical to assume cryptobotany is also worth study. Join Charlie and Michael for a globetrotting tale of botanists who combed the Appalachians for generations in search of a mysterious plant! Links! Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-06-1924 minArcane CarolinasAC 00057 - The Tragic Tales of Alices FlaggCharlie and Michael return to the stomping grounds of The Gray Man of Pawley's Island to discuss the tragic romance of Alice Flagg and her lumberman beau--and other Alices Flagg who came after her! And don't forget to sign up for AC Monthly, our email newsletter with additional background information and sneak peaks of future episodes! Links! Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-05-2917 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00056 - Susannah Evans, Accused WitchIn 1703 a woman in Currituck, NC, stood accused of murder by witchcraft--with a surprising outcome! Join us for a roller coaster ride through the Carolina colony's legal system and yet another instance of a story surprising us by connecting to others we've covered in the past! And while you're at it, don't forget to sign up for AC Monthly, our email newsletter with additional background information and sneak peaks of future episodes! Links! NCPedia Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on...
2022-05-0137 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00055 - The Haunted and Haunting History of High HouseHistory truly is everywhere! Cary, NC, these days is a sprawling suburb chockablock with shopping centers, people, and cars. One of its main thoroughfares is High House Road. Join Charlie and Michael as they talk about the haunted and haunting history of the long-vanished estate to which that name refers! Links! Tales from the Haunted South by Dr. Tiya Miles (Harvard) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-04-0320 minArcane CarolinasAC 00054 - The Beast of Bladenboro RevisitedJoin Michael and Charlie as they discuss an update to one of our first episodes: The Vampire Beast of Bladenboro! Every time we do an episode, we always turn up a little more later, so Charlie shares what he's learned since we first discussed it! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-03-1414 minArcane CarolinasAC 00053 - The Bingham LightIn the rural community of Bingham, SC, a light haunts what once was a railroad. Like other ghost lights, this one is said to be a spirit looking for its head--but this one answers to his name! Links: Joshua Lloyd visits the Bingham Light (youtube.com) Remembering Dillon County, South Carolina (goodreads.com) Historical Newspapers at the University of South Carolina Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-02-2124 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00052 - The Bombing of Mars BluffThere are multiple stories of bombs being accidentally dropped from planes over the Carolinas--but what about the one that actually went off? Join us for the sincerely astounding story of two very unlucky airmen and two miraculously lucky little girls! Links: Michael D'z Barbecue The B-57 Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-02-0618 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00051 - Daniel Keith vs. Daniel Keath and History vs. FolkloreJoin Charlie and Michael as they ride the rollercoaster of folklore: Daniel Keith, Gold Swindler, whose legend of a curse and a ghostly shadow conceals the very grim real history lurking underneath! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2022-01-0929 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00050 - Sea Monsters, Pea Island, and Whedbee RevisitedJoin Charlie on a jaunt into places humankind is not meant to go in search of history and adventure: the surging tide and stormy skies of North Carolina's Outer Banks! In this episode we discuss a little-known sea monster story, forests where one might rightly fear to tread, and the surprising truth behind a past topic. Check the show notes for a TON of links! Books, Research, & Actual Experts Carolina Haints: Ghosts, Folklore, and Mysteries of the Old North State "The 'Sea Serpent' of the 'Tresco'" (Wide World Magazine via the Internet Archive) Strange Animals Podcast...
2021-12-2628 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00049 - AC Case Files - December 2021Michael and Charlie welcome Isaac from Hidden in the Shadows, a podcast on all things paranormal produced right here in the Carolinas, then talk to Shadow Walkers Paranormal, the investigative group to which they belong. Join us for a fun time talking about the limits of belief and a haunted grave Michael has also visited! Links: Hidden in the Shadows (Instagram) Hidden in the Shadows (Website) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-12-1216 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00048 - The Carolinas' UFO Landing PadWhat could be more Thanksgiving than a long journey to meet strange and terrifying creatures? For most of us those are our relatives, but one observatory in the mountains of North Carolina has an open invitation to anyone who wants to show up from up there. Join Charlie and Michael (and the DragonCon American Sci Fi Classics Track!) for a discussion about some awesome gems of the Carolina skies! Links: Willis Observatory Bare Dark Sky Observatory Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
2021-11-2923 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00047 - The Rhine Research CenterDurham is home to great baseball, astounding theater and live performances, pizza to knock your socks off, and one of the few formal paranormal research institutes in the nation's history. Charlie and Michael explore the fascinating people who founded Rhine Research Center! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-11-0726 minArcane CarolinasAC 00046 - The Ghost Hound of Goshen Hill"Happy Dog" is the name locals give to a ghostly mastiff lunging from the trees along the Old Buncome Road in Union County, SC. Michael and Charlie explore history to link legend to facts--and find some surprising results! Happy Halloween! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-10-3130 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00045 - The Dillsboro VampiresThe tiny mountain town of Dillsboro and the other towns around it are home to artists, chocolatiers, and the legend of a community terrorized by blood drinkers in the night. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss the wicked fiends supposedly found in the shadowy woods of Appalachia! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-10-2432 minArcane CarolinasAC 00044 - Road Tripping in North and South CarolinaWhat's a road trip without a few fun stops along the way? Join Charlie and Michael as they talk about some of the best roadside attractions and modern oddities one can find on the backroads of our two states! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-10-1721 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00043 - Lavinia FisherThe woman who may have been America's first female serial killer made her home--and committed her storied crimes--in Charleston, SC, in the early 19th century. Charlie and Michael scour the forest of folklore to find the history hidden there, including possibly the greatest last words ever delivered! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-10-1034 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00042 - The Pink Lady of Grove Park InnCountless sightings have been recorded of a pink apparition appearing at the Grove Park Inn. Who was the Pink Lady, and what is her story? Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the history of Asheville's most famous hotel, its most famous permanent resident, and some of the more obscure parts of its history! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-10-0333 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00041 - History & Tales of the Carolina Theatre of DurhamFor nearly a century the Carolina Theatre of Durham has been one of our region's best venues for films and live performances. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss its history and significance as well as a couple of ghost stories sometimes associated with it! Links: The Carolina Theatre of Durham Join Michael at SplatterFlix October 8-10! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-09-2824 minArcane CarolinasAC 00040 - Spooky Fun in the Carolinas this HalloweenWondering what spooky fun you can get up to this Halloween season in the Carolinas? Look no further than this episode! Charlie and Michael run down a list of haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and other fun ways to celebrate the season! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-09-2622 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00039 - Peter Dromgoole and the Order of GimghoulGenerations of students at UNC Chapel Hill have heard the story of Peter Dromgoole, his famous duel, and the rock that bears a bloodstain to this very day. Listen in as Charlie digs deep into the history of this figure of legend as well as the secret society founded in his honor! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-09-1933 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00038 - The Gray Man of Pawleys Island - Gray People of SC 01The Gray Man of Pawleys Island is one of South Carolina's most famous ghosts. Take a stroll on the dunes where folklore and history meet as Michael and Charlie do a deep dive into this legend, several major sightings, and the various theories behind the spirit's origins! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-09-1230 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00037 - Cryptids & Classic Sci Fi 2 - No More Mr. Nice Squatch!Listen in to the audio version of a video episode we made for the American Sci Fi Classics Track of DragonCon, as Michael tackles the Wampus Cat and the Devil Dog of Valle Crucis, while Charlie takes on The Flying Snake! Links: DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track Video version of this episode! (YouTube) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-09-0833 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00036 - Knobby - Sasquatch Series 02The tiny town of Casar, NC, in the Appalachian foothills, is home to Knobby, the local name for Sasquatch. Join Michael and Charlie as we go on a deep dive into a 2010 sighting, its effects on the community, and the surprising connection between the Carolinas and the famous Patterson-Gimlin film of 1967! Special thanks to listener Richard Church for reporting from the scene. Links to his photos are below! Links: Richard Church's video of the landscape Richard Church's photo set #1 Richard Church's photo set #2 Follow us! Arcane C...
2021-08-1728 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00035 - AC Case Files - August 2021Dive into a new episode of AC Case Files as we talk to creators and investigators from around the Carolinas! Vindicated Entertainment is a South Carolina company making fun games with beautiful art including some fun-for-the-whole-family spooky games such as GHOULLOTINE, which sounds fantastic, and SpookyCLT are a team out of Charlotte, NC, who dig into the hidden history and spooky times to be had in the Queen City and produce The Old North State Podcast. Enjoy! Links: Vindicated Entertainment SpookyCLT.com SpookyCLT on Instagram The Old North State...
2021-08-0125 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00034 - ConGregate 7 - Strange Skies Over Chimney Rock!On a summer night in 1806 a small community claimed to see wild aerial phenomena over Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, NC. What might they have seen? And were any of the people in the story real? Bring your field glasses and your library card as we go on a wild ride! Many thanks to ConGregate 7 for welcoming us and allowing us to record before a live audience! Links: ConGregate Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-07-2529 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00033 - The Dunhill HotelThe Dunhill Hotel is rich in modern amenities and spooky vibes steeped in its own alternately illustrious and tragic past. Charlie went to check it out in person and came back with fun tales to tell! Links: Questions of the Queen City: The secrets of the Dunhill Hotel (Creative Loafing Charlotte) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Martha Washington Candy (TheSpruceEats.com) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-07-1838 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00032 - The Santa Clara and the Sea MonsterTales tell of a steamship called the Santa Clara attacked by a sea monster off the coast of North Carolina shortly after World War Two. Is the legend true? Join us as Charlie dives deep into the historical record in search of treasure! Links: ConGregate 7 / DeepSouthCon 59 (Winston-Salem, NC - live episode at 8:00 PM on July 9th!) OCEARCH Shark Tracker Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-06-2716 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00031 - ConCarolinas - Goblins!Goblins: are they myth? Are they real? Or are they David Bowie? Let's find out! Michael shares some history and folklore around different types of goblins found in European settlers' homelands and Charlie shares a harrowing tale of goblins (and witches!) from the Uwharries in central North Carolina. Many thanks to ConCarolinas for allowing us the chance to record, and to the audience for a night of lively fun. Take a seat in the front row as Charlie and Michael record their first-ever episode with a live studio audience! Links: ConCarolinas ...
2021-06-1847 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00030 - The Moon-Eyed People and So-Called Welsh IndiansStories persist that the Cherokee had a legend of the Moon-Eyed People, whose huge eyes rendered them incapable of seeing in daylight. But did the Cherokee actually have this legend? Who perpetrated the myth these Moon-Eyed People were actually Welsh, and why? Join Charlie and Michael for this fascinating deep-dive into history mingled with fabrication! Links: Fort Mountain State Park (Georgia) James Mooney's Myths of the Cherokee (1902) ConCarolinas 2021 Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us!
2021-05-2331 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00029 - Becky Cotton - The Devil in PetticoatsBecky Cotton, of Edgefield, SC, is renowned as "The Devil in Petticoats" for a sequence of murders in the early 19th century. But are the legends of her many victims' colorful demises actually true? Join us as Charlie dredges up some shocking facts about this blood-curdling tale from another time! Links: ConCarolinas 2021 Edgefield County Historical Society Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-05-1625 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00028 - Monkey Island South CarolinaMorgan Island, South Carolina, is a sea island off the coast near Charleston--and its other name is MONKEY ISLAND! Charlie and Michael discuss this fascinating example of the modern weird and then welcome a guest onto the show who's seen it firsthand. Paddle out to sea with us, but do not go ashore! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-05-0215 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00027 - Carolina Sasquatches 101The Carolinas have a rich history of Bigfoot, and in every flavor: historical, recent, compellingly sincere, and entertainingly fake. Charlie & Michael kick off an ongoing series on occasions everybody's favorite cryptid cropped up in the Carolinas! Be sure to check the Facebook post for scans of contemporary news reports! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-04-1930 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00026 - The Chatham County HoleFor decades, locals have shared rumors and theories regarding what's known as The Hole, including everything from alien bases to secret missile silos. Join us as we dig into the past--and present--of this site and others like it! We also cover some other not-so-secret-facilities in North Carolina as well as a couple of conspiracy theories about such sites being tucked away in the mountains. Did you know we have a space camp in NC? It sounds awesome! Be sure to watch the story from WFAE, linked below! Links: Indy Week: Big Hole, Deep Secret...
2021-04-1128 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00025 - The Little Red Man of Old SalemNamed for his colorful cap and his short stature, the Little Red Man of Old Salem is described both as terrifying and beloved. Join us for a deep dive into one of the most interesting ghost stories--and communities--of the Carolinas! 14 Links: Old Salem Ghost Tours in Old Salem Hidden Town Project Cherokee Advisory Committee Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-03-2834 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00024 - Bath, NC - Part 04Come along on one last gallop around Bath, NC, where there were many strange goings-on in the year 1898! Did a witch-man "ride" a local and cause stones to rain on a family farm, or did said shenanigans have a source a little bit closer to home? Check out our Facebook page for photos and scans of contemporary reports, too! 12 EDIT: Whoops, a more knowledgeable listener noticed we referred to The Watchtower as a publication of the Latter Day Saints when actually it's published by the Jehovah's Witnesses. Our mistake - and thank you to that...
2021-03-2112 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00023 - AC Case Files for February-ish 2021For this February(-ish) Case Files episode of Arcane Carolinas we had the pleasure of talking to Bryce Gibson, author of the County Line Horror and Killer Tech series set in South Carolina, and to Chuy with the Exploring the Myths Behind the Legends podcast! 4 Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2021-03-0630 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00022 - Bath, NC - Part 03Join us for the third installment of our mini-episodes about the strange and fascinating history of Bath, NC! We talk about The Devil's Hoofprints, permanent markings that once were a well-known roadside attraction. Guess what: they're still there! (And a descendant of the property owner showed up in comments when we posted photos on Facebook!) 1 Links: NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources North Carolina To-Day (vol. 1, issue 3) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! a...
2021-02-2809 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00021 - Thunderbird Sightings in South CarolinaMany of the cryptids and other wonders we encounter in legends, tales, and our own experiences are decidedly terrestrial. But what of thunderbirds: giant bats? Giant birds? Living fossils? Or are they agents of the spirit of the sky? Whatever they might be, South Carolina has plenty! Join Charlie and Michael as we discuss these fascinating and frightening beings! Links: A Few Great Stories of the Santee People (University of Nebraska - Lincoln) Cooper's Country Store (Facebook Page) "Horrifying Flying Cryptid Encounter - Northeast South Carolina" (phantomsandmonsters.com) LivePterosaur.c...
2021-02-1224 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00020 - Bath NC - Part 02Join us for the second installment of our ongoing deep-dive series of episodes about the history of Bath, NC. This time we've got traveling preachers who haul around their own coffins, a curse, and a town that refused to give up its fun! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com 2
2021-02-0710 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00019 - AC Case Files for January 2021Welcome to the January, 2021, installment of AC Case Files! Joining us this month are Gabe from Wayward America to talk treasure hunts; mother/daughter team PACT to discuss lanky shapes in the night; and Tony from Spirit of the Appalachians Paranormal Research Society to talk about Penland School of Craft. Give it a listen! Guest Links: Wayward America on YouTube P.ACT. Paranormal Investigations Spirit of the Appalachians Paranormal Research Society on YouTube Penland School of Craft Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on...
2021-01-2438 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00018 - Bath NC - Part 01The quiet and inviting coastal village of Bath was the first town chartered in colonial North Carolina. Home to many of the state's firsts, it boasts NC's first public library, first extremely corrupt local government, one of the homes of Blackbeard, and more! Join us as we discuss the fascinating--and grisly--history of this lovely destination! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com 5
2021-01-1914 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00017 - Spontaneous Human Combustion + BoglinsJoin us for a two-segment episode! First up: spontaneous human combustion in the Carolinas! Specifically, a specific case from Greenville, SC, and a discussion of the difficulty our institutions have dealing with the unexplained and inexplicable, as well as the real science behind this fascinating and gruesome phenomenon. Second: Boglins! A North Carolina company is about to revive a beloved toy from the 1980's. We figure folks who like monsters might like to know about a cool monster toy! Links: www.theboglins.com www.triactiontoys.com Follow...
2021-01-1127 minArcane CarolinasAC 00016 - AC Case Files for December 2020Happy holidays, and welcome to the second installment of Arcane Carolinas Case Files! In the month of December, we're first joined by Dan from the Carolina Haints podcast. Then we have a wide-ranging and absolutely fascinating discussion with The Grim Wanderers, a group of artisans, practitioners, and paranormal investigators in Abbeville, South Carolina. But really, do you need to hear anything more than that this one has a werewolf story? Carolina Haints (The Grim Wanderers' website isn't up yet - but it will be soon! Keep an eye on thegrimwanderers.com.)...
2020-12-2631 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00015 - To the SkiesIf you're a resident of or visitor to Myrtle Beach or the many other towns along the region where the coasts of North and South Carolina meet, look out over the water at night and then look up. Horry County, SC, is home to three of the top ten towns in North America for UFO sightings per capita. Join Charlie and Michael to discuss what folks are seeing, hear a very personal tale, and discuss the MADAR project! NUFORC The particular sighting Michael read MADAR Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Pa...
2020-12-1430 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00014 - The Legend of Purgatory MountainLore--and history--tell us of a sinister figure from the Civil War known as "The Hunter," whose spirit is said to wander the slopes of Purgatory Mountain in the Uwharries of central North Carolina to this very day. Let's dig into this story of misunderstood outsiders determined to survive! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-12-0526 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00012 - The Three-Eyed ManWhat's got three eyes, a mess of chicken, and one very bad attitude? Join us in the catacombs beneath Columbia, South Carolina, to find out! Charlie & Michael welcome Peter from the Nerds Adulting podcast to discuss this obscure figure of Carolinas lore and how he reminds us of other tales of visitors from below - and above - the Earth. Longstreet Theatre Betty & Barney Hill Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-11-2126 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00011 - The Raleigh BlobWhat lurks beneath Raleigh's Cameron Village neighborhood: a giant yarn-ball of worms, a zombie horde of single-cell lifeforms, or something altogether new? Let's go poke it and find out together! Of interest from this episode: Antler Hill Arts The Raleigh Blob on YouTube Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-11-1520 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00010 - Palmetto State Spirits with Tally JohnsonCharlie and Michael sit down for ghost stories and spooky tales of the Palmetto State with author, historian, folklorist, and storyteller Tally Johnson, complete with a brief trip north to Brown Mountain Lights! Listen in for haunted theaters, railway apparitions, and what happens when kids in a small town decide to "go see if we can get scared." Links for this episode: Tally Johnson on Facebook Tally's Facebook Group "Ridin' with Pudden" Creek Walking Tally's books on Amazon Stith Thompson Motif Index Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas...
2020-10-2527 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00009 - The Cora TreeCharlie and Michael talk to Dare County resident Joe about an ancient - or perhaps very new - legend of a witch, the town that tried to burn her, and the tree that still bears her mark! Blackbeard's Cup and Stories of the Outer Banks on AbeBooks.com Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-10-1725 min
Arcane CarolinasMyers House NC & Spooky Cinema of the CarolinasJoin us for a review of the spooky, scary, and suspenseful films made in the Carolinas and a conversation with Kenny Caperton, owner and resident of Myers House NC! Myers House NC on the web Myers House NC on Facebook Myers House NC on Instagram Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com (Episode/post artwork courtesy of myershousenc.com.)
2020-10-1017 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00007 - The Devil & Hezekiah JonesAn old story from the coastal region of North Carolina warns of what fate awaits those who are cruel to others in this life - but was Hezekiah Jones real? Listen in to find out! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-10-0421 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00006 - Thank You!Enjoy a quick mini-episode to say thank you for your support, let you know what's coming in the future, and share a quick story of some of Charlie's family lore! Links: DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track (Facebook) DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track (Twitter) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-09-1707 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00005 - DragonCon Goes Virtual - Cryptids & Classic Sci FiMany thanks to the DragonCon American Sci Fi Classics Track for hosting us as part of #DragonConGoesVirtual! This episode is the audio from our video presentation. If you want to know where to find more of our stuff in future, you can watch the video on the Arcane Carolinas YouTube channel! If you want to know whereto find a whole bunch of other fun things from the Classics Track folks, including ongoing quarantine panels, you can watch us on the American Sci Fi Classics YouTube channel as well! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas...
2020-09-1134 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00004 - Boxing it Fairly!North and South Carolina have long been home to various sporting greats. But did you know about our very first boxing match? Join us as we talk about some of the more offbeat past and present instances of pugilism and combat sports! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-09-0218 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00003 - The Brown Mountain LightsOne of North Carolina's most studied and yet resolutely mysterious phenomena is the Brown Mountain Lights. Are they simply headlights from trains and automobiles? Or do they date to a Cherokee battle at the turn of the 13th century? Links: Wiseman's View George Mansfield's original report Brian Irish's footage of the Lights Joshua Warren's camera reflection Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-09-0236 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00002 - The Vampire Beast of BladenboroIn the deepest part of one winter in the 1950's, the tiny town of Bladenboro was terrorized by a vampire beast - or was it "just" an extinct giant cat? Join us for one of Michael's favorite tales of the weird! Links: Bladenboro, NC Bridger Memorial Library Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-09-0233 min
Arcane CarolinasAC 00001 - The Devil's Tramping GroundOur first story comes out of Bear Creek, NC, a town known not only as the home of Southern Supreme, a company that makes a very famous fruitcake, but also, where the preferred location devil himself is known to enjoy a stroll from time to time! Also, check us out on Facebook, where we've got photos! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
2020-09-0225 min