This episode delves into the omens, signs, and rituals surrounding death in Appalachia. Join us as we discuss sitting up with the dead, what it means if a bird flies into your house, and how we have created a culture that both fears death while also accepting it as a part of life.

The Bell family never could have imagined what would befall them when they moved onto their Tennessee farm. They should found out, however, that a malevolent being had them in her sights, and that she had no intention of letting them go. So let's explore the Bell witch haunting, and talk about some of the real witches of Appalachia who still exist today.

When young Stella Kinney was brutally murdered on the side of the road over a hundred years ago, she left behind a local legend that will live forever: the bloody rock. Welcome to the very first episode of the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! I hope that you enjoy, and would love for you to like and subscribe!

This short trailer explains what you can expect from future episodes of the Appalachian Spooky Hour!