MountainLore

MountainLore

By Steve Gilly, Gena GillySociety & CultureFictionDrama
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MountainLore episodes

  • Witch Mountain
    There's a mountain near Hillsville, Virginia, that was once the home of a sect of Wiccans, or so it's told.  As a result, this place holds many stories of witchcraft; today we tell you a few of them. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and a host of other podcast apps, just pick your favorite. We can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter @myappalachia and on the web at www.mountainlore.net. Sweet dreams, y'all...
    9 min
  • The Light of Salvation

    Today we tell a tale at the crossroads of religious faith and the supernatural, as a ghost leads a man to salvation.
    The MountainLore podcast can be found on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify and on a host of other podcast apps.
    We’re on Facebook and Twitter, too, @myappalachia.
    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…
    Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
    9 min
  • The Slant Eyed Giant
    Among the tales told in these mountains are those told by the original Appalachian people, the Cherokee.  Today we tell one of their traditional stories about Tsul`kälû', or the Slant Eyed Giant. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Sweet dreams, y'all....
    14 min
  • The Light of Salvation
    Today we tell a tale at the crossroads of religious faith and the supernatural, as a ghost leads a man to salvation. The MountainLore podcast can be found on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify and on a host of other podcast apps. We're on Facebook and Twitter, too, @myappalachia. Sweet dreams, podcast listeners...
    9 min
  • The Catwoman
    Today we tell the tale of a man who found love in a most unusual way. The MountainLore podcast is available on Stitcher, RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts as well as on your favorite podcast app. We’re on Facebook and on Twitter @myappalachia. Sweet dreams,y’all… Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
    9 min
  • The Unshaven Ghost
    Today we have two tales for you, from Southwest Virginia. In the first, we tell of a house in Lebanon haunted by a ghost with a very specific request.  Then it’s on to Franklin County and a tale of a spirit that left in a most unusual way.   We are available at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and on most other podcast apps. You can follow us on Twitter and on Facebook @myappalachia. Sweet dreams, podcast listeners.
    9 min
  • Jim’s Fiddle
    Appalachia is known for its bluegrass music.  This music, also known as “fiddle music” is loved far and wide.  But there were some who felt that those old time tunes were the work of the devil.  Today we tell you a tale of someone who felt that way and what happened when a loved one fell in love with the fiddle. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast on RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on any number of podcast apps. We’re on Facebook and Twitter @myappalachia. Sweet dreams, podcast listeners… Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
    13 min
  • The Devil Dog of Death

    There have been told stories of a big, black dog with glowing eyes that mysteriously shows up at odd times and places here in Appalachia, leaving nothing good behind.  Today we tell one of these stories.  
    The MountainLore podcast is available on RadioPublic, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and a host of other podcast apps.
    We’re on Facebook and Twitter @myappalachia.
    Sweet dreams, podcast listeners…
    Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
    9 min
  • The Lost Children

    Back in the early part of the 19th century, two little boys went missing early one morning.  What happened to them was found out in a most unusual way, and we tell you that tale on this episode of the MountainLore podcast, which wraps up our first season of Appalachian tales.  We’ll be back with more stories in 2019.



    You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or on whatever podcast app you like.



    We’re on Twitter and on Facebook @myappalachia.



    Til next we meet, sweet dreams y’all…
    9 min
  • The Flintville Monster

    Flintville, Tennessee, has been the home of a hairy, ape-like creature since at least 1976, when a woman spotted the beast in her yard.  Today, we tell the story of the Flintville Monster.
    You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at RadioPublic, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn or on your own podcatcher.
    We’re on Twitter and Facebook @myappalachia.
    Sweet dreams, y’all…
    Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
    7 min

About MountainLore

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Welcome to MountainLore, bringing you Appalachia's rich tradition of folk tales, ghostly whispers, and bewitching legends. Join us as we tell the timeless tales passed down through generations. From…