In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake.
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Rachel 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villareal The voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna Grant The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy Intro music: “T...
Wheels 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villareal The voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna Grant The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen MacPhee The vo...
Commandments 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed ...
In 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlowe: Sarah Doreen The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villarreal The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music...
A 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Panthers on the Mountainside (Live)” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer ft. ...
Well hey there, family. This week Old Gods of Appalachia is taking an extra week off, as we do in between story arcs, and we will return on Thursday April 16th with the second arc of Old Gods of Appalachia Season 6: Long Shadows. We’ve got a whole new story we can’t wait to share with you. If you wanna hear that ad-free and a day early, go ahead and head on over to oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler, cast your tithe in the collection plate, and get that early ad-free access, as well as unlocking ...
The 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 Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Granny White: Betsy Puckett The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verse...
The 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 Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Black Mouthed...
Ghosts 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 Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The L...
In 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 Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Wally Gentry: Don Martin Intro music: “The Land Unknown ...
Hired by the enigmatic Mr. Fields, Tony Crawford journeys to the remote, dilapidated Woodhaven Sanatorium to find a peculiar antique hatpin. While exploring the facility and its grim history as a tuberculosis ward, Tony uncovers a hidden private wing mentioned in an old nurse's log. His search for the pin culminates in Room 15, but his curiosity about the last patient leads him to a chilling encounter in the dark, oppressive Room 16, forcing a terrified retreat.
A brief look ahead into the long shadows of Season Six. CW: References to family secrets, train sounds. Written by Steve Shell Edited by Cam Collins Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro/Outro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com C...
The patient has awakened... NEW SEASON 01.15.26 Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT 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 TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com . ...
By the time you read this, I will be gone... NEW SEASON 01.15.26 Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT 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 TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: ol...
How can soil hunger? NEW SEASON 01.15.26 Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT 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 TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com . Transcr...
A 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 Shell Sound ...
The intense Season 5 finale plunges characters into a night of terror at a Knoxville concert. Denise and Micah Ramey witness the dark underworld when captured by rogue vampires led by Troy, who seeks to recruit new progeny. Meanwhile, hunter Bird, aided by the Ayers brothers, battles through the venue, making heartbreaking decisions as elder vampires arrive to restore order. Ultimately, the Ramey cousins face an impossible choice between life as vampires or death.
Bird, a seasoned hunter, pursues a young vampire to a seemingly ordinary music hall in Knoxville, but soon discovers a larger, more sinister plot unfolding. Meanwhile, an enigmatic vampire named Troy is gathering and empowering a new generation of bloodsuckers, promising them liberation and control over the city. As unsuspecting teens enjoy a concert backstage, they become entangled in the escalating supernatural conflict, with tragic and violent consequences.
This episode follows two parallel narratives: Miranda, a recently turned vampire, faces escalating hunger and the grim reality of her past actions as she stows away in a work van to return to Knoxville. Simultaneously, Denise and her friends embark on a road trip to the same city for a concert, navigating personal anxieties and road trip mishaps. Their worlds collide at a gas station, leading to a fateful encounter that promises a dramatic convergence of their stories.
This episode delves into the life of Hummingbird Bouknight, a formidable self-defense instructor and hunter driven by a personal tragedy involving her father. As Bird embarks on a new hunt for a dangerous "booger," the narrative shifts to Troy, a cunning vampire tasked with retrieving a young kindred. Troy vividly recounts his origins with the formidable Bloody Rose in 18th-century Richmond, including his survival of the city's burning during the Civil War and his subsequent transformation, culminating in a terrifying display of his new, powerful form.
In this episode, teenage Denise rebels against her mother's disapproval to attend a concert in Knoxville with her friends, transforming her appearance and contemplating her future beyond Appalachia. Concurrently, a newly turned vampire, Miranda, is unwillingly housed and instructed on the harsh realities of her new existence by figures connected to Elder Cyrus, before escaping and heading towards the same city, as unseen forces prepare for a hunt.
A long day for tow truck driver Cody Blevins turns unsettling when he spots a girl who recoils from sunlight, leading him to the secretive Windsor Park. He questions the manager about his residents, uncovering a hidden world bound by ancient rules. Meanwhile, in another town, teenager Micah Ramey navigates a difficult home life through the vibrant local underground music scene, anticipating a concert that promises escape and connection.
Chip Collins discovers unnatural and rapidly spreading invasive plants on his property following a visit from the CVA's Vincent Albright. As night falls, his home is besieged by a swarm of flies and something large attacking from outside. Chip gears up and prepares to defend his land, leading to a final, unsettling confrontation with Albright and the strange forces he represents.
An ancient adversary rears its many heads. CW: Blackmail, mention of marital infidelity, insect sounds, insect horror, lawyers. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page ...
A stranger looking to make a deal comes calling. CW: Discussion of exploitation of elders, threatened wildlife, animals reacting to a threat. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at...
In the spring of 1983, two men share battle scars and brotherhood in the little town of Mavisdale, VA. CW: Discussion of war, divorce, marital strife, alcohol addiction, references to domestic violence, social work issues, forest / bird sounds. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “St...
Henricus Crane confronts the ghosts of his past. CW: Family strife, death of a sibling, monster violence,train sounds. Written by Steve Shell Produced and Edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and Performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMP...
Pretty Polly Barrow faces shadows of the past while upholding her end of a bargain. CW: Family strife, description of a horror/monster themed kink club, death of a child, mutilation, sounds of a building being destroyed, monster noises. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum The voice of Orla: Betsy Puckett The voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwi...
On a mission, Polly Barrow finds an unexpected ally in the dead streets of Tourniquet. CW: Family strife, discussion of monster based kinks and the unnatural conception of a child, risk of harm by weather related motor accident. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian The voice of Conrad Barrow: C...
The second arc of Season Five begins. In the winter of 1944, sibling rivalry runs rampant in the house that Barrow built. CW: Family strife, discussion of the unnatural conception of a child, occult rituals, gore. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The Voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses...
