Old Gods of Appalachia
Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in an alternate Appalachia, where ancient and malevolent entities slumber beneath the mountains. The show explores dark folklore and the consequences of disturbing these primordial forces. Each episode weaves a new tale of terror rooted in the region's history and mythology.
Episodes
Episode 0: Prologue
Welcome to our Appalachia, where hearts are good, hands are strong and no one wants to talk about what sleeps beneath us. First come, first served.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD G
Episode 0.5: The Witch Queen
They say there's a witch in that valley and you'd do well to stay away from there. Join us as we journey back to the settling of the central plateau and witness the power of mountain women.CW: Religious fundamentalism, death of parents by illness and implied suicide, child abandonment, offscreen attempted romantic coercion, shapeshifting, description of monstrous animal, discussions of mortality.W
Episode 1: Old Number Seven: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part One
Darkness comes to the tiny town of Barlo in the form of the worst mining disaster in Kentucky history. Young Sarah Avery runs.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore including facial and eye mutilation, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hanging, endangerment of a child by monsters.Written by Steve ShellSound desi
Episode 2: The Schoolhouse: Barlo Kentucky 1917: Part Two
Ten year old Sarah Avery continues to deal with the fallout of the elders of Barlo's choices. A promise is made.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hanging, endangerment of a child by monsters, bear attack with animal sounds.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellN
Episode 2.5: Let There Be Green
An interlude.CW: Supernatural events involving a child.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "God's Dark Heaven," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsAdditional vocal work by Veronica LimeberryLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR
Episode 3: The Covenant: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part Three
Cletus Garvin should have died in 1910 but instead has been the pastor of The Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant for the past seven years. Debts are called to account in the shadow of the Old Number Seven Disaster.CW: Frank discussion of religious fundamentalism, religious horror/cult activity, discussion of death by disease, thoughts of self harm/suicide.Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve
Episode 4: The Sacrifice: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part Four
In the wake of the Old Number Seven Disaster, the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant does what it can to save their own. Choices are made that cannot be unmade.CW: Frank discussion of religious fundamentalism and depiction of an altered worship service, church related horror/cult activity, non-pet animal deaths (a family dog is mentioned in this context but is not harmed), blood, parental reaction t
Episode 4.5: The Bad Death and Resurrection of Annie Messer
An interlude.CW: Religious themes, gore, eye mutilation/blinding/death/ facial mutilation/resurrection by monsters/supernatural means.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "God's Dark Heaven," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsAdditional vocal work by Allison MullinsLEARN
Episode 5: The Boy: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part Five
Who speaks for the young dead lost beneath the fair earth? The Boy comes to Barlo.CW: Frank discussion of historical child labor and depictions of injuries/death as a result of child labor and intentional harm, death by industrial fire, traumatic memories, references to a period psychiatric hospital, explosions.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "T
Episode 6: The Witch Queen Chapter II: Doubt
"To live forever and keep this land..." was the promise made. What happens when a promise is kept but with a vile and broken spirit?CW: Physical trauma as a result of a fall, descriptions of occult practices, implied death of a family by monster violence.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOut
Episode 7: Afterbirth: Season Finale Part 1
Before our time in Barlo moves forward towards its inevitable conclusion, we take one last look back to honor a life that might otherwise remain overshadowed and left hanging from the branches of our family tree.CW: Frank discussion of historical sex work, discussion of childbirth, insect/creature themed body horror, gore, monster-related terror, death by hanging, explosion-related gore, potential
Episode 8: Homecoming : Season Finale Part 2
We return for a visit with the good Pastor of the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant, as he and his family prepare to relocate.CW: Death of spouse and family members by monster-related violence, implied death of an infant, resurrection/corruption of the dead. Written by Cam CollinsSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Episode 9: You Ready to Go Home? Season Finale Part 3
In this, our penultimate episode of Season One, we examine what makes a home and the power of kinfolk as we say good-bye to young Sarah Avery.CW: Religious themes, endangerment of a child, cannibalism, implied death of children in the care of an institution, ableist attitudes towards a being with a facial difference, supernatural/magical violence.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNa
Episode 10: The Witch Queen Chapter III: Last Harbor: Season Finale Part 4
Season One comes to a close as we follow Daughter Dooley to the far reaches of Last Harbor and witness what changed her and The Black Stag whose name sounds like, but is not Horn-ed Head or Hornet Head.CW: Medical horror, death of the elderly and physical trauma patients in a period hospital setting, theft and endangerment of a newborn, blood, cult activities.Written by Steve ShellSound design by
Build Mama a Coffin: Trailer
A whole new story set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia. Exclusively on Patreon. Come tithe and come a with us to Esau County, VA in the fall of 1927.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellOutro music: "Build Mama a Coffin," written and performed by Blood on the HarpTo learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, a
A Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part One
To be a wolf is a thing of spring loaded joy, of black gummed panting death. Of pack and ground. Torn tendon and blood and broken bones in feasting abandon beneath a split and howling sky. But to be a wolf with the mind of mortal man or woman? No-we can’t be trusted with that kind of power without being broken by it. Not even wise women of The Clutch. Not even them.CW: Frank discussion of historic
A Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part Two
In which we properly meet The Walker Sisters and their man Melvin.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead body, references to the KKK (pejorative), spiritual/demonic possession themed elements, references to historical sex work, references to th
A Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part Three
The Walker Sisters and their man Melvin journey into the darkest night Baker's Gap, TN has known in thirty years in this thrilling finale to The Wolf Sisters series, originally performed live on Discord.CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead bo
Episode 11: Season Two Prologue
O Appalachia: mother and maw that births and devours us, roots sunk deep and winding as gnarled hands clasped in prayer, hold us fast and give us foundation. O knotted cage and vine wrought chains O feast of hills and green, that which feeds our hearts but often starves our blood: Hear us now.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," w
Episode 12: The Other Queen
These yarns were spun to teach you to stay safe and mind common sense, and most importantly, your mama. The stories that get lost though — the ones hardly nobody ever lived to tell — were often just blunt and simple warnings. There is darkness here: fear it. Trust those who can see through it and you might live to see the dawn. Or then again... maybe not.CW: References to regional ghost stories, m
Episode 13: The Dark Earth at Night
The Gibson family meets their fate.CW: Gunshots, dog/monster sounds, references to murder, death by structural collapse, earthquake sounds.Written by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF A
Episode 14: On Death Island
Give a group of boys from anywhere a backyard, a stretch of woods, hell, a vacant lot even — and you can watch it rise to a place of hallowed glory. A patch of trees in between houses becomes an ancient battlefield where two sides of some long-remembered, or forgotten, conflict plays out again and again after school hours. An empty, fallow field becomes an arena or tournament ground where rasslin,
The Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter One: Blood is Blood
Set in the years between Season One and Season Two, Blood is Blood is the first chapter of a new trilogy to be released on the hallowed days of the year. Nadine Rigg was born to a life of privilege and comfort. What happens though, when an inheritance brings its own dark gifts to your door?CW: Death of parents, death by train, verbal assault, relational violence, train sounds, apparent murder by k
Episode 15: A Funeral in Pine
The county had taken a narrow little valley and dug themselves a reservoir to provide drinking water for the whole town and then some. As pretty as the lake and the surrounding woods were, it was still something wedged into nature by the hands of men — water stolen from rivers and collected here like a dragon’s hoard, grounds that had lain untouched for centuries carved up and reshaped to serve hu
Episode 16: Between the Unburied and Miss Belle
She recognized the naked fear and rawness in their respective gazes. Something had happened to these boys. She could see their hearts and minds were pink and pricking red at the edges where their innocence had been torn away with such force they'd not even had a chance to bleed yet.CW: Rain sounds, references to supernatural prophecy by a child, bullying, references to death by firing squad.Writte
Episode 17: The Boy Who Could Not Die
The ties that bind us to this world are usually fragile things, gossamer strands spun on the looms of great, great grandmamas that we will never meet until our thread is snipped clean. Cowboy held no such ties. These were no mere threads binding this precious boy together, but heavy chains forged from the stygian soil of death itself and tempered in the cold river of eternity.CW: Occult ritual, pr
The Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter Two: The Gift of the Lesser Magi
Set in the year before a certain stock market crash would change American life forever, The Gift of the Lesser Magi is the second chapter of a new trilogy to be released on the hallowed days of the year. Christmas is a time when family can come together, forgive past grievances, and heal old wounds. In Esau County, Virginia, estranged family come looking to make amends with Miss Delia Hubbard, the
An Interlude: The Scenic Route
CW: Frank and intimate out of character discussion about the pandemic, death and suicide. In character mentions of child labor, child and parental death and disfigurement.There is a darkness that can only truly fall in the deep woods. An enveloping shadow of some great beast that is at the same time soothing and terrifying and can only exist in the absence of electric light and full moons. The hou
Episode 18: Where the Cold Wind Blows
Frank Tilley was not a nice man, nor one beloved by his community. He may even have been a pain in Sheriff Andy Hodge's buttocks. But no man deserved to die like that.Tonight, the dark earth comes for one of its own.CW: Discussion of domestic violence.Written and directed by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land U
Episode 19: Where the Sun Never Shines
When the shadows of gods and monsters fall across Baker's Gap, we look across the mountain for help. We look to Family.CW: Descriptions of injuries resulting from domestic violence, discussion of emotional abuse and divorce.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon
The Holiest Days of Bone and Shadow, Chapter Three: Something Old, Something New
Our holiday trilogy comes to a close as we witness two different joinings of souls for all eternity. Headphones recommended. You are not prepared, Family.CW: Gore, Monster Violence, DesecrationWritten by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Music: "The Bride" by Landon BloodLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR
Episode 20: And Am I Born to Die?
Three months before Frank Tilley met a hard death on the tracks outside Baker's Gap, Esther Campbell moved to Baker's Gap in search of a new life and a new way of worship.CW: Discussion of Domestic Violence, Fundamentalist Religious ThemesWritten by: Steve ShellNarrated by: Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood In story song: “Am I Born To Die? (Traditio
Episode 21: A Worthy Grave
The truth comes out about the hard death of Frank Tilley and Sheriff Andy Hodge has a tough choice to make.CW: Descriptions and depictions of physical and emotional domestic violence, monster violence, gore, disfigurement, dismemberment, religious trauma.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: "The Land Unknown," w
Episode 22: Paper, Ink and Sorrow
We journey back in time to the end of the 19th Century in Combe County, North Carolina so that we can gain proper perspective on where that incident with the local magistrate and the Railroad Man sprung from. CW: Institutional Racism/Brutality. Violent work related death. Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Jer
Episode 23: A Bad Night for Hollow Men
In 1913, a girl escaped the company-owned parlor house where she'd been kept against her will in possession of company property. She headed south via rail to her family's home in Baker's Gap, TN. She was followed.CW: References to historical racism; references to consensual sex work; descriptions of human trafficking; mention of excrement; non-specific mention of the deaths of children; descriptio
Episode 24: Charcoal Suit and All
The Railroad man and his new friends follow Vera Blevins to Baker's Gap in 1913, and things will never be the same.CW: Mention of death of a family member by illness, family strife, mention of consentual sex work, verbal threats, discussion of religious issues.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of
Episode 25: The Siege of Pleasant Evenings
The light dies and the darkness comes to the big parlor house out in the gap. There will be blood. There will be death. The conclusion of the The Railroad Man and the Local Magistrate storyline.CW: Discussion of agency and consent, gunfire, body horror, decay, aging, death by magic, death of human appearing monsters, familial stress and conflict.Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by S
Episode 26: Welcome to Paradise
He had always wanted to come here, to this diamond in the rough wedged in-between kissin’ cousins of a state line: Paradise — a city split down the middle between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Tennessee — was a bustling town in the early winter of 1928.CW: Discussion of historical slavery and military desertion, human trafficking, assault and robbery.Written by Cam Collins and Stev
Episode 27: Strangers in Paradise
In which two ambitious young folks from Esau County come to the city of Paradise, and meet with both misfortune and opportunity. CW: Assault and robbery.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Hollow Heart Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkne
Episode 28: Paradise Lost
Miss Virginia heads west while young Tommy stays behind as Jack’s right hand man and discovers that things are almost never what they seem.CW: Animal carcass eaten by a monster, geese.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Hollow Heart Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Musi
Episode 29: A Friend of the Family
A light walks before darkness falls.CW: Gore, murder, mutilation, frank discussion of historical racism, assault, references to lynching, references to death of a spouse, hornets, description of anyphylactic shock/death, descriptions of the desecration of dead bodies and cult activities.Written by Cam Collins & Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellDirected by Steve Shel
Episode 30: The Dead Queen
We gather to face the dark. Together.CW: Gore, monster violence, mutilation, frank discussion of historical racism, assault, references to lynching, references to death of a child, descriptions of the desecration of dead bodies and cult activities. Written by Cam Collins & Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellDirected by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Sh
BONUS: Steve Interviews the Railroad Man Yuri Lowenthal
A half hour sit down with everyone’s favorite villain in a bespoke charcoal suit — or at least the actor who played him. Yuri Lowenthal talks with Steve about horror podcasts, voice acting, good books, and how we’re do making in this time of the ongoing pancetta.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBlueskySUPP
BONUS: Season 2 Q+A Retrospective: Part 1
Steve and Cam answer your burning questions about Season 2 and more! Hosted by our dear friend Jordan Shiveley of Dread Singles fame (@hottestsingles).LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramTwitterBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Find t-s
BONUS: Steve and Cam Interview Yuri Lowenthal and Corey Ryan Forrester
Steve and Cam join Yuri Lowenthal and The Buttercream Dream himself, Corey Ryan Forrester to talk about parts of season 2, experiencing the Old Gods while under the influence of the green, strip clubs, comedy clubs and invite you to join them at the cool cousins' table at this particular family reunion.CW: profanity, frank discussion of recreational drug use, discussion of sex work, discussion of
TEASER: Black Mouthed Dog – Episode 0: Prologue
The girl was not meant to be in the woods alone at night. She wasn’t supposed to be in the woods at all. And Maggie Bentley would soon wish she'd listened to her Granny and kept to the road instead.CW: Child endangerment / death, death of a partner / parent via military service, substance abuse, animal sounds, character hunted by an animal, character lost / disoriented in the dark.Written by Cam C
Bumper Crop
Stuck covering the night shift, Ada Spivey was having a hard time finding her Halloween spirit. It found her instead. A standalone tale set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.CW: Horticultural horror. Brief mention of DUI accidents and other holiday injuries. Pet endangerment (he's fine; he lived to a ripe old age and passed peacefully in his sleep).Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve Shel
Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter One: A Cowboy Calls
Glory Ann Boggs receives unannounced early morning company.CW: Discussion of mortality, aging, death.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional audio production by Kris HayesThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsLEARN M
Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Two: Hunger Pains
Melvin Blevins and young Cowboy run afoul of the locals.CW: monster violence, mutilation, death by auto accident, earthquake sounds, worms, mucus, endangerment of a child, attempted kidnapping.Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison Mullins Intro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon Blood Outro Music: “I Ca
Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Three: Briar Vine
Glory Ann Boggs does what she can to help Cowboy, and there are repercussions.CW: mutilation, simulated harm of a child, descriptions of wounds/bleeding, injury via thorns/flora, intense rumbling, sentient plant violence, occult rituals.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Spri
Salt of the Earth
It's Christmas Eve 1924, and Pretty Polly Barrow has come all the way from the home office in Pennsylvania to deliver a special holiday message from the family to the workers at Barrow Alkali Works in Palmer, Virginia.CW: Discussion of weird breeding habits, environmental disaster, body horror, gore.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and
Date Night
Valentine’s day is a holiday steeped in blood, sacrifice and violence. Come with us as we show you how bloody it can get.CW: gore, marital infidelity, murder by stabbing, mutilation, murder in romantic situations, implied violent death of a family, mention of animal sacrifice (goat), catholicism, cult practices.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam
Episode 31: Season Three Prologue
Welcome to Season 3, Family. Join us as we walk in the shadows of the mountains and see a few of those who we might meet in the dark.CW: References to mutilation, occult phenomena, family dysfunction,and being unhoused due to the death of an elder; monster sounds.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “
Episode 32: Runs in the Family
In the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family’s rule, and something must be done.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, human sacrifice, ghosts, mutilation, beheading and maiming human beings, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated
Episode 33: Special Delivery
Polly Barrow and her Hollow Men, Mr. Crain and Mr. Churchman, venture into the heart of coal country to make special deliveries to those who deserve them.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, sounds of a woman in psychic pain, a baby fussing and crying, massacre of a family, monster noises, appearance of (but not actual) child endangerment.Written by Cam Collins Narr
Episode 34: On Oak Mountain
Polly Barrow and her boys make another special delivery, this time to the Underwoods of Oak Mountain. Discoveries are made.CW: References to historical racism and law enforcement, happy baby sounds, blended Appalachian witchcraft and Christian practices, supernatural manifestations centered around a baby.Written by Cam CollinsSpecial script consultant: DJ RogersNarrated by Steve ShellSound design
Episode 35: More Harm Than Good
The people of Bower County have had just about enough of Polly Barrow and the boys, and decide to do something about it.CW: An armed mob, references to witchcraft practices, fire, house fire, burns / injuries incurred from those fires, non-graphic mention of a gunshot wound, strangulation, smothering / difficulty breathing, death by blunt force, explosions,body horror, ghosts, supernatural attack
Meet Our Cousins: Malevolent
Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness.Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired.As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this ent
Episode 36: Eminent Domain
A voice from the past calls a family to go back home one last time.CW: Loud telephone ring, references to deaths of parents and siblings, death of a mother and child in childbrith, death by monster, death by pollution-induced illness, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, emotional trauma. Written by Steve ShellEdited by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound desi
Meet Our Cousins: Afflicted
Afflicted is a horror thriller audio drama best described as Lovecraft Country meets True Blood, told in an anthology format like American Horror Story.All seasons will feature characters who use the hoodoo belief system, and a demonic book bound in human flesh that wreaks havoc wherever it goes. Season 1 focuses on a small, East Texas town that suffers impossible natural disasters, and only the t
Episode 37: The Other Walker House
Miss Belle discovers her roots in another dead town.CW: references to deaths of parents and siblings, reference to death by monster, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, emotional trauma, minor self-injury, blood.Written by Steve ShellEdited by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: “The Lan
Episode 38: Diary of a Preacher's Daughter
Miss Belle discovers more about her mamaw Sheila in the pages of her diary. CW: depiction/discussion of religious fundamentalism, gore, reference to death by monster, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, emotional trauma, endangerment of a child, historical depiction of disability used in a deceptive manner.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve S
Chapter 1 - The Flavor of Life
Meet Lawrence Cobb. He leaves a mediocre life behind to embark on a journey across the celestial spheres. But first, there's one last stop he has to make. Will Lawrence reach his destination, or is he destined for an eternity in the freezer section? Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 39: The Blood of the Mountain
Sheila Walker’s diary comes to a close, but Miss Belle’s story is far from over.CW: depiction/discussion of religious fundamentalism, gore, reference to death by monster, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, emotional trauma, endangerment of a child, historical depiction of disability used in a deceptive manner. Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by St
Chapter 2 - Unfinished Business
Francis Carrigan has unfinished business on the physical plane. If she doesn't find out what it is, she could glitch out of existence. The staff of Desert Skies work together to try and help Francis find the closure she needs before it's too late. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus - A Moment's Reflection with Mac
Turn down the lights, put your headphones on, and take a journey with Mac the Mechanic through the wondrous desert sphere. Find yourself drifting to a gentle night on the Astral Plane, and encounter the beauty and mystery of this part of existence. Chapter 3 of Desert Skies will be available August 8th. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad
Episode 40: The Well of Remembrance
Act II of Season Three comes to an end.CW: depiction/discussion of religious fundamentalism, gore, reference to death by monster, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, apparent death by hanging, emotional trauma, endangerment of a child, historical depiction of disability used in a deceptive manner, death of family members.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarr
Chapter 3 - Corsonopoly
Desert Skies experiences an extremely rare thunderstorm from an unexpected and unwelcome visitor. Who is this visitor and what brings them to the Desert Sphere? A question only the Mechanic can answer, presenting a dilemma that only the Attendant can solve. Will he be able to? Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm
Chapter 4 - A Place of Great Importance
A traveler arrives from the Physical Plane. Her name is Shirley Edwards, and she's full of surprises. What is her connection to Desert Skies? Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 41: Return to Paradise
We find ourselves in familiar company as we rejoin Mr. J.T. Fields, otherwise known as Jack, and his young charges in Paradise.CW: Depictions/discussion of poverty and financial stress, alcohol, workplace coercion, jealousy, and relational stress.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown
Chapter 5 - Stupid Little Rock Thingy
Michael Partridge was on his way to achieving everything he'd ever wanted in life, but found himself at Desert Skies instead. Mac has an idea that he thinks will help prepare Michael for his journey, but will his peculiar method result in success or disaster? Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 42: A Fool's Paradise
Mr. J.T. Fields of Paradise prepares to offer a very specific form of assistance to young Tommy Adkins.CW: Depictions/discussion of poverty and financial stress, alcohol, workplace related supernatural death, light dismemberment, and an industrial disaster. Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: “The La
Chapter 6 - The Gong Has Been Gung
Mac is feeling like Shirley is slowly taking his place at Desert Skies. Left to watch the store with C.A.S.H, he encounters something strange and mysterious. Something new is happening in the Astral Plane and Mac's about to face it head on or, you know, chuck rocks at it. Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch
Episode 43: Escape From Paradise
Tommy puts Jack’s plan into action and journeys into darkness with a little help from an old friend.CW: Train sounds, train disaster, explosions, stabbing, references/depictions of intoxication.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri LowenthalIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Pou
Chapter 7 - The Long Paws
Mac has hitched a ride with HueHue in pursuit of answers to the mystery of the newest token, but Tendy isn't far behind. What mysteries does the second sphere hold, and who is the mysterious stranger they meet there? Join Club 86 Visit our Merch Store Join the Discord Visit our Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 44: A Brace of Kinsmen
An old man with a second chance. A darkness that will not stay buried. New places, new faces, same dark mountains.CW: Description of scars and bodily trauma, historical reference to military violence, mild description of physical intimacy, supernaturally induced pain, singing of a hymn.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and St
Bonus - Tera-Seraphic Soda
Ever wanted to hop in your Buick Skylark and take to the Astral Highway? In this bonus episode you'll hear the first episode of Desert Skies FM, the brand new companion podcast of Desert Skies. This show is a short-form radio style broadcast that is not central to plot of Desert Skies in any way. In each episode of Desert Skies FM, you'll hear some announcements from the staff of Desert Skies Astr
Episode 45: Hollowed Be Thy Name
Beasts will only bear burdens for so long. CW: Discussion of death by burning, abandonment trauma, mild profanity, monster violence. Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness" wri
Chapter 8 - Prize of the Red Territory
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