The Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee, is one of the most adapted, sprawling, and elaborated upon legends in the entire catalogue of paranormal events in United States history. But which parts of it are verifiably real, and which parts of it are simply too much to believe? Go spelunking with Charlie and Michael as they argue with the disembodied voice of history to find out more about this world-famous case!

Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
• Black Mountain Public Library (possibly Michael solo) (early May - date TBD)
• Carolina Fear Fest (tentative--still being worked out)
• ConGregate 10 (Michael solo) (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
• Arcana (late September - date TBD - Durham, NC)

Research Partner:

• ParaSocial Investigations 

Links:

• Moss's Coach House Restaurant (Facebook)
• Tennessee Encyclopedia: Bell Witch
• "Who Was the Bell Witch?" (Atlas Obscura)
• "Year of the Witch: 1937 and the Return of the Bell Witch" (TennesseeHistory.org)
• "Tennessee Myths & Legends: Bell Witch" (Tennessee State Library & Archives)
• Green-Mountain Freeman: "The Tennessee Ghost" (Library of Congress)
• "The Bell Witch of Tennessee and Mississippi: A Folk Legend" (JStor)
• "Bell Witch lore spins dark tale, but could science explain it all?" (The Tennesseean)
• An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch (HathiTrust)

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Join Michael and Charlie for a discussion of everything from dowsing for water to plugging a tree as they dive into Appalachian folk magic and traditional remedies! 

Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

Links:

• The Lumberton Report (arcanecarolinas.com)
• American Society of Dowsers (dowsers.org)
• Appalachian Dowsers (appalachiandowsers.org)
• NorthCarolinaGhosts.com

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Join Charlie, Michael, and a bunch of awesome people at Arcana in Durham, NC, for three tales: a ghost taunting the living on a stormy night; a rail project unearthing ancient history; and the death and resurrection of a rural community's resident witch! 

Published early by request, this live recording was the 2023 Spooky Season Kickoff from September, 2023. Have a safe, happy, and spooky holiday season!

Links:

• Meherrin Nation (meherrinnation.org)
• NCSSM (www.ncssm.edu)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

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Ease into the post-Halloween season by joining Charlie and Michael for a casual discussion of various types of ghosts and past episodes we've done about some of them!

Links:

• Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry (Amazon.com)
• Sea Island Spirits (YouTube)
• WRAL Voters' Choice Awards (wral.com)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

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Woohoo! An even 100 episodes! Join Charlie and Michael as they give updates on some previous episodes, their spouses join them for listener Q&A, and we hear some voicemails from friends. Now on to the next 100!

Links:

• Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) (external site)
• Tally Johnson's books & info (Amazon)
• Alexandra Christian's books & info (Amazon)
• Strange Animals Podcast (external site)

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

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Did you know George Washington received a personal tour of Old Salem during his second term--and that doing so was politically controversial? Even more controversial is the possibility he encountered supernatural doom while there! PLUS, Michael and Charlie run a bracket to see who's the winner of Reasonable Ghosts! This episode was recorded live at ConGregate in July, 2023!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

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UFOs have been in headlines this year, but it certainly isn't the first time. Join us for a deep-dive discussion of a major UFO flap in Robeson County, NC, nearly a half-century ago!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)

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Join us for a trio of tales! First, sit down with us live at GalaxyCon Richmond from spring of 2023 and hear the story of Richmond's most famous undead. Then, we have a talk with friend of the show Jerry Chandler as he tells us spooky stories about the Virginia State Capitol complex and surrounding areas. Then we cap off this super-sized episode with a second recording from GalaxyCon talking about a hare-raising local legend from Fairfax, VA. Enjoy!

EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!

AWARD NOMINATIONS:

• WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
  • Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)

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Lees-McRae College is an institution of higher learning in the highest-elevation county seat in the eastern United States. Join Charlie and Michael for a look at the ghost (or ghosts) haunting their dorms, archives, and graveyard!

EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!

AWARD NOMINATIONS:

• WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
  • Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)

Links:

• Ghost Stories & Folk Tales in the High Mountains (Lees-McRae College)

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Join Charlie as he chats with show guests, vendors, and attendees at Carolina Fear Fest about their favorite local legends and spooky stories! Links to Wild Animal Encounters, The Spooky Twins, and Acme Comics below!

EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!

AWARD NOMINATIONS:

• WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
  • Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!

Upcoming Live Appearances:

• Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)

Links:

• Dan the Animal Man - Wild Animal Encounters (external site)
• The Spooky Twins (external site)
• The Spooky Twins (Instagram)
• Acme Comics of Greensboro, NC (external site)

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