Hey there Spookies, and welcome to season four of the Appalachian Spooky Hour! We've got a killer (pun intended) line-up for 2024, with the season broken into two halves to make things work a little bit smoother.

In this first episode we talk about the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio and some of it's more famous haunts. We also discuss a bit of how movie history has left it's mark on the building, for better or for worse. So grab a drink, lock the door, and join us for another episode.

Welcome to the finale of season 3! In this episode we discuss the disappearance of Geraldine Largay, who went missing on the Appalachian Trail in July of 2013.

We hope you've enjoyed season 3, and we can't wait to come back in January of 2024 with season 4!

In this episode, featuring semi-regular Spooky guest-host Mandi, we read and react to true paranormal stories about Appalachia from various places online. We also share our first user submitted paranormal experience tale, from listener and fan Laura! You don't want to miss this fun, wild, and interesting episode as we dive into everything from the creepy mist that rolls through the hills, to folks who seemingly just live in the middle of the woods.

Also, what the hell is a fire imp!?

This week we venture to the iconic Appalachian town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This small town has played host to the Civil War, thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, and more ghosts than you probably ever imagined! Let's dive into a few famous haunts!

The website West Virginia Ghost Stories, Legends, and Haunts was essential in my research for this episode. Through them I found the initial stories and, along with their information, was able to find enough around online to flesh out the tales as you hear them in this episode. Be sure to check them out for more cool WV haunted history!

On November 21st, 2003, I saw a UFO right here in Appalachia. I wasn't the only witness, either! Was it really a UFO? Or something else? Listen and find out!

Let us know YOUR UFO stories! Have you seen anything similar? Head to thespookyhour.come and share your tales with us!

Warning: this episode covers several sensitive topics, such as child abuse and murder. If these things make you uncomfortable, this may not be the episode for you. While we tried not to make things too graphic, the imagery is still there.

In this episode we talk about an infamous murder case that not only happened in Appalachia, but in my own incorporated corner of the world. Who killed Roy Rickey? And why did they try so hard to stage the murder of an innocent child? Find out this week, as we break down this often unheard of story.

Join us for this special Halloween episode, where we gather 'round the campfire to hear about the Tailypo (one of Sam's favorite childhood stories).

What's your favorite spooky story from when you were a kid? Share with us, we'd love to hear from you!

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We officially kick off spooky season as we share with you the story of Betty Knox. What happened to Betty? Did she willingly leave her mountain, and her life, behind? Did something tragic befall her? Tune in and find out as we plunge headfirst into the first of three Halloween episodes!

Welcome to the first episode that made Sam, your host, cry!

No, really.

In this episode we delve into the horrors and atrocities that took place at Pennhurst Asylum, learn a bit about the Spooky Squads personal tour there, and discuss whether or not Pennhurst is haunted. Spoiler alert: it is.

In this episode we talk about the haunts and horrors of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and about our personal experiences during a recent visit. Did Mandi get shoved around by an angry ghost in the Farnsworth House? Are there really apparitions of deceased soldiers still walking the battlefield to this day? Join us as we hash out just what we think about Gettysburg!