Trenny Gibson went missing from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on October 8th, 1976. She has never been found. Did she take off of her own accord to start a new life somewhere (at just sixteen years old)? Did she become the victim of foul play? Or did she simply get lost in the woods? Join us as we discuss the most likely scenarios, and what happened the day that Trenny disappeared.

On New Years Day, 1889, Fannie Heldmann drowned herself in the Reedy River. Was it because of an arranged marriage she did not want to be part of? Or did she suffer from an undocumented mental illness? And does her spirit still haunt the local cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina? Let's dive in and explore her life, and possible afterlife.

In the 1950s, Georgia restaurant owner Anjette Lyles became notorious. Not for her food, but for becoming a cold blooded killer. Join us as we dive into the crimes she committed, and how she managed to avoid becoming the first white woman in Georgia history to be put to death. Was she influenced by the occult? Did she suffer a mental illness? Or was she just evil? Let's talk about it!

Join us in this special episode, where we sit down to chat with horror director Daniel Byers and actress June Schreiner about their upcoming horror film, Dark Hollow! We discuss everything from the film, which takes place in Appalachia, to whether or not they believe in ghosts.

Don't forget to check out https://darkhollowmovie.com/ to watch the trailer, and to find out where you can find the film when it releases on September 4th, 2026!

A big thank you to Daniel Byers and Kethryn Cavender for giving us the opportunity to screen their film, and share it with all of y'all!

Just what ARE those strange lights that sometimes appear in bogs, swamps, and along old railroad tracks? Often seen by travelers or those who are lost, are they a helpful being trying to help you find your way? Or are they something much more malevolent? Join Sam and Shell as they explore the possibilities!

For more cool facts, information, and stories, check out the Appalachian Cryptid Field Guide!

This week we venture back to a familiar location in Kentucky: Mammoth Cave. We're there to explore the famous TB hut, and to determine whether or not the spirits of long deceased patients still linger. Did some folks go beneath the ground for a cure, only to remain there over a hundred years after their deaths? Let's find out!

Pity-Pat episode (featuring Charles' story)

The Ghost of Mammoth Cave episode

In this episode, Sam and Shell debate whether or not there are Skinwalkers in Appalachia. Just how DID this legendary creature from southwestern Native American lore end up all the way in the Appalachian mountains? Or is it even here at all? Let's discuss it, as well as share a few Skinwalker tales from around the internet!

To read the stories we mentioned tonight, and check out even more Skinwalker tales, head here!

Tonight we veer Appalachian adjacent, to talk about Octagon Hall in Kentucky. While this historic house sits outside of the Appalachian region? It is still very, very haunted. Just who, or what, is lingering in the halls of this antebellum home? Let's find out together!

Sam and Shell dive into the lore of the Jersey Devil, and it's possible historical origins. Was this an actual child born to some poor woman who lived in the Pine Barrens? Or a rumor started by one of America's most enduring historical figures? Let's figure it out together, Spookies!

In the midst of Old Louisville (Appalachia adjacent), sits the Conrad-Caldwell House (also know as Caldwell's Castle). Built in 1893, the beautiful home is now a museum, and is said to host a number of haunts. Do the previous owners still linger in their once beloved home? What about residents of an elderly care facility that was once inside the building? Join us as we explore the haunts and history of this jewel of Old Louisville!

Alexis Powell, author of A Coven of Witches! The publisher has a list of where you can purchase the book here!

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