

Spooky Appalachia
Spooky Appalachia
Deep in the heart of the world’s oldest mountains lies a silence that isn’t empty.
Welcome to Spooky Appalachia, the podcast dedicated to the eerie, the unexplained, and the legendary encounters hidden within the hills and hollers of the Appalachian region. From the terrifying red eyes of the Mothman to the heavy, guttural groans of Bigfoot in the Virginia high country, we explore the stories that mainstream science ignores.
What sets us apart? These aren't just urban legends they are the personal accounts of hunters, hikers, and families who have lived on the edge of the wilderness for generations. Hosted by a local who has had his own chilling encounters, each episode features:
- First-Hand Accounts: Bone-chilling stories sent in by listeners and fellow outdoors-men.
- Cryptid Lore: Deep dives into the Mothman, Bigfoot, Feral People, and more.
- Atmospheric Storytelling: We bring you right into the timber, where the birds go silent and the air turns heavy.
The Blue Ridge Mountains have a way of swallowing secrets, but on this show, we’re bringing them into the light. Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the South or a paranormal enthusiast from across the globe, join us as we venture into the dark.
Subscribe now and remember: Stay Spooky.
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- 20 episodes
- Updated Thursday
Episodes20
Thursday · 10 min
Monday · 57 minBeyond the Legend: New Witnesses to the Essex Mothman
July 23 · 24 minForgotten Cryptids of Virginia: The Wood Booger, Wampus Cat, and More
July 20 · 12 minWings in the Night: Three Chilling Eyewitness Accounts of the Mothman From Listeners
July 13 · 20 min2 True Encounters with Black Eyed Children | Creepy Listener Stories From Remote Appalachia
July 6 · 40 minThe Flatwoods Monster: A Bloodline Legacy — An Exclusive Interview with the May Family
June 29 · 14 minThe Glowing Phantom and the Casket Factory Haunting
June 22 · 12 minBeyond Wytheville: The 1987 Virginia UFO Flap Continued
June 18 · 27 minThe True Origins of Spooky Appalachia and Beyond: My Guest Talk at the 2026 Grafton Monster Festival
June 15 · 11 minThe Legend and Beyond: A New Witness Account of the Grafton Monster
June 11 · 16 minThe Wytheville UFO Flap: The Danny Gordon & Roger Hall Interview
June 8 · 14 minThe Wytheville UFO Flap: The 1987 Wave & Modern Sightings
June 1 · 16 minThe Owlman of Appalachia: Kentucky and Slatebelt Pennsylvania Sightings
May 25 · 21 minOhio Cryptids | Top 5 Terrifying Creatures & True Local Legends
May 18 · 13 minNight Shift Nightmares: The NC Jail Phantom and Roanoke’s "Funky McNasty"
May 13 · 22 minReal Appalachian UFO Sightings: Triangular Crafts and Silver Beings
May 11 · 20 minThe Horrors of Satan’s Bridge: Danville’s Berry Hill Bridge
May 7 · 41 minDogmen, Winged Specters, & The Mid-Ohio Pale Walker: 4 Fans Share Their Real Encounters
May 3 · 12 minThe Ghost of Greenbrier & Screaming Jenny: West Virginia’s Classic Legends
April 29 · 14 minShadows of the Service: 2 Appalachian Park Ranger Stories