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Spooky Appalachia

Spooky Appalachia

Spooky Appalachia 153 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

Spooky Appalachia is a podcast about the eerie, unexplained, and legendary encounters hidden in the Appalachian region. It covers cryptid lore such as Mothman, Bigfoot, and Feral People, along with stories from hunters, hikers, and families who have lived near the wilderness. Hosted by a local with personal chilling encounters, the show emphasizes first-hand accounts over standard urban legends. Episodes use atmospheric storytelling to bring listeners into the mountains, where silence can feel anything but empty.

Episodes

Chicago Area Mothman Witness Speaks Out (An Eyewitness Interview)
Chicago Area Mothman Witness Speaks Out (An Eyewitness Interview) Sep 14, 2026 24:43 Does the infamous winged harbinger of doom roam outside the wooded ridges of West Virginia? In this gripping special interview, we sit down with a direct eyewitness who shares their terrifying, up-close encounter with the Chicago Mothman. Skip the deep-dive research breakdowns this is a firsthand, unfiltered account straight from someone who stared into those glowing red eyes and lived to tell the
The Story of The Flatwoods Monster: 74-Year Anniversary of The Green Monster
The Story of The Flatwoods Monster: 74-Year Anniversary of The Green Monster Sep 7, 2026 22:03 Dive back into the definitive West Virginia cryptid mystery with a special 74th-anniversary deep dive into the Flatwoods Monster. On September 12, 1952, a group of local boys and Kathleen May watched a fiery object streak across the Braxton County sky before landing on a dark hilltop in Flatwoods. What they found waiting in the trees was a towering, 12-foot-tall metallic entity with a blood-red fa
Shadow People Encounters: 3 Chilling True Stories of the Void
Shadow People Encounters: 3 Chilling True Stories of the Void Aug 31, 2026 12:15 What happens when the darkness in the corner of the room suddenly moves? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we dive deep into the unnerving world of shadow people and anomalous entities through three chilling, fan-submitted encounter stories.First, we head back to 2008 in Massachusetts, where a sibling duo playing video games on a retro console turn around to find a towering, translucent six-fo
Appalachian Voices That Aren't Human: Terrifying True Mimic Encounters
Appalachian Voices That Aren't Human: Terrifying True Mimic Encounters Aug 24, 2026 14:29 Something in the ancient hills of Appalachia is learning how to speak with the voices of our loved ones. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we dive deep into bone-chilling true accounts of entity mimicry sent in by our listeners.First, we head to Robbins, Tennessee, where security cameras capture a chilling, identical voice calling children from the woods when no one is home. Next, we join an A
"I Saw It Hovering Over Roanoke": An Eyewitness Shares Her Terrifying Close Encounters
"I Saw It Hovering Over Roanoke": An Eyewitness Shares Her Terrifying Close Encounters Aug 17, 2026 54:37 What happens when a peaceful family dinner in downtown Roanoke turns into a harrowing close encounter with a massive, silent, propeller-driven UFO hovering right over your neighborhood? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we hand the mic directly to an eyewitness who comes forward to share her incredible firsthand account.Taking us back to the late 1970s along Route 419, our guest details the ni
Footsteps in the Empty Trailer, Dispatcher's Dread, and the Haunted Middle School: 3 Chilling Fan-Submitted Ghost Stories
Footsteps in the Empty Trailer, Dispatcher's Dread, and the Haunted Middle School: 3 Chilling Fan-Submitted Ghost Stories Aug 10, 2026 12:47 In this episode, we dive into three fan-submitted ghost stories sent in straight from the heart of Appalachia. First, we head to Floyd County, Kentucky, where a childhood memory in the 1990s involves an invisible man in steel-toed boots pacing a storage trailer, a turning doorknob, and an unseen presence waiting in the back room. Next, a county sheriff's dispatcher shares the spine-tingling accoun
5 Cryptids of New Jersey: Swamp Phantoms, Urban Legends, and the Pine Barrens
5 Cryptids of New Jersey: Swamp Phantoms, Urban Legends, and the Pine Barrens Aug 3, 2026 24:15 New Jersey might be famous for its beaches, turnpikes, and bustling cities, but beneath its urban centers and dense wetlands lies a dark underworld of bizarre creatures and urban legends. In this episode, we explore five of New Jersey's most baffling and terrifying cryptids:The New Jersey Gator Man: A six-foot, bipedal, armored reptilian terror stalking the stagnant pools and drainage ditches of S
The Black Sisters of Christiansburg Virginia: Appalachian Horror & Listener Hauntings
The Black Sisters of Christiansburg Virginia: Appalachian Horror & Listener Hauntings Jul 30, 2026 10:30 Deep in the history of Christiansburg, Virginia, lies the dark tale of the "Black Sisters"—Mary Sneed, Caroline Martin, and Virginia Wardlaw. From their arrival at the Montgomery County Female Academy in 1902 to the series of suspicious deaths and insurance scandals that shocked the town, their legacy is one of the most haunting in the region.But the story doesn't end with the history books. In th
Beyond the Legend: New Witnesses to the Essex Mothman
Beyond the Legend: New Witnesses to the Essex Mothman Jul 27, 2026 57:11 In a previous episode, we shared a chilling listener encounter from Little Braxted, Essex—a childhood memory of glowing red eyes and a winged silhouette that haunted two sisters for decades.Today, we return to that story with a special investigative update. Mark, a paranormal investigator from Paranormal Reason who lives just minutes from the original sighting location, joins the show to share his
Forgotten Cryptids of Virginia: The Wood Booger, Wampus Cat, and More
Forgotten Cryptids of Virginia: The Wood Booger, Wampus Cat, and More Jul 23, 2026 24:35 A port from our YouTube: From the dense forests of Southwest Virginia to the shadows of the Great Dismal Swamp, the Appalachian mountains have long harbored legends that defy explanation. In this episode, we dive into the lore and chilling eyewitness accounts of five legendary Virginia cryptids. We explore the elusive "Wood Booger" of Norton, the shapeshifting menace known as the Wampus Cat, the b
Wings in the Night: Three Chilling Eyewitness Accounts of the Mothman From Listeners
Wings in the Night: Three Chilling Eyewitness Accounts of the Mothman From Listeners Jul 20, 2026 12:11 In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we confront the legend head-on through the eyes of those who claim to have survived an encounter with the Mothman. We explore three distinct, harrowing experiences: a high-stakes, paralyzing roadside confrontation in rural Tennessee; a fog-drenched, unsettling night in the hollers of Point Pleasant; and an inexplicable mid-90s sighting at an Ohio gas station t
2 True Encounters with Black Eyed Children | Creepy Listener Stories From Remote Appalachia
2 True Encounters with Black Eyed Children | Creepy Listener Stories From Remote Appalachia Jul 13, 2026 20:56 In this chilling installment of Spooky Appalachia, we venture deep into the isolated hollers and shadowed ridges to explore two terrifying encounters with the unknown.Our first story takes us to a remote Kentucky rest stop on Route 119, where a late-night traveler finds themselves face-to-face with two children whose "Sunday best" clothes and pitch-black eyes signal a predatory trap. Our second ta

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