In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into…
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The rich man’s son brings his betrothed to Lonely Creek. CW: References to personal ads, mail-order brides, death of parents, cat sounds, rain and wind sounds, horse drawn carriage sounds. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Joseph Bland: Willie Repoley The voice of Lavinia Thrice…
Old acquaintances come face to face, and a story begins. CW: References to slavery, racism, land theft, genocide of indigneous people, poison, eldritch madness, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Cultural sensitivity consultation by DJ Rogers The voice of Joseph…
A little palate cleanser before the final course of season six begins in earnest. CW: Public transportation sounds, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro…
Well hey there, family. Old Gods of Appalachia is on a short break before the final story arc of season six begins, and will return on July 30th, 2026. But we can’t leave our family hanging for too long, so we have a special treat for y’all — a story from some cousins who spin their tales in the dark of night — a podcast called Spooked. It’s full of spirit and magic, and is hosted by our good…
Dinner and a show. CW: Gore, intense body horror, dismemberment, ocular destruction, vomiting, discussion of death of family members, familial strife, grief, mind control, vocal mourning, monster sounds, collapsing building/earthquake sounds. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell…
Patience isn’t always a virtue. CW: Discussion of death of family members, familial strife, grief, mind control, and vocal mourning. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood…
Rachel Harlow arrives to greet her past and her future. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, mind control, and dismemberment and burial of dead bodies; small aircraft and door pounding sounds. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald…
Wheels are set in motion, and there is no turning back. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, mind control. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald…
Commandments are broken and great men are found wanting. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, death by monster. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri…
In these mountains, there is more than one royal family. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, death post-childbirth; monster noises, train sounds, occult practices, and ritual self harm. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy The voice of…
A little palate cleanser before the second course of season two begins in earnest. CW: Monster sounds; holiday party sounds; mention of a dead parent. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon…
