As Joseph Bland’s dreams come to fruition, something stalks the men and women at Lonely Creek. CW: Yep. More blood. It’s murderpalooza over here, family. Drowning, disembowelment, flaying, consumption of human bodies, impalement, domestic violence, vomiting, mention of hunting animals (no animals harmed), concern for the safety of children (no children harmed). Written by Cam Collins Produced and

Family, we are excited to announce our next miniseries, The Unfortunate Exorcism of Glory Ann Boggs. Available exclusively to our subscribers in the Holler. Episode one coming just in time for spooky season: October 1, 2026. Join us in the Holler today: oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsof

Summer brings rain of various kinds to Lonely Creek. CW: Still more blood (this is Lavinia’s story — did you expect anything less?). Falls from various types of heights, broken bones, more eyeball injury, knife wounds, interpersonal conflict, domestic abuse, mention of the deaths of parents and wild animal mutilations (not described in detail, and no, not involving Azzy); threats to and concern fo

The bride explores her new home as shadows begin to stir. CW: Blood. We cannot stress that enough. Lots of blood. Eyeball injury, severed body parts, crushed limbs, impalements, interpersonal conflict, mention of the deaths of parents and grandparents. 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 voi

There’s a story whispered in these hollers that speaks of the ones who never got their proper prom — how they wait, patient as roots, for the night the veil goes thin enough to try again. This Halloween, that night comes to Asheville, North Carolina. On October 31st, Old Gods of Appalachia drags Eulogy down into the dark for a night unlike any other — fog curling low across the floor, candlelight

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 D

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 music:”Wher

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 frie

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 T

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 Vill

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 Villar

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 Lowen

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 Bloo

Well hey there, family. This week Old Gods of Appalachia is taking an extra week off, as we do in between story arcs, and we will return on Thursday April 16th with the second arc of Old Gods of Appalachia Season 6: Long Shadows. We’ve got a whole new story we can’t wait to share with you. If you wanna hear that ad-free and a day early, go ahead and head on over to oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholle

The black door opens. Who or what will pass through? CW: Historical hospital settings, gore, deaths by monster and falling, monster and monster eating sounds, ghost violence, grief. 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 Granny White: Betsy Puckett The voice of Brother

The dead make their case as oblivion lurks in the shadows. CW: Historical hospital settings, discussion of familial neglect and the death of a child, elements of a haunting., death by monster, evil cat and monster sounds. Written by Steve Shell 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 Wh

Ghosts of the past and the present manifest around the occupant of room sixteen. CW: Historical hospital settings, loss of bodily autonomy/control, death by mutilation, decapitation, and monster; sounds of screeching birds and breaking glass, endangerment of children, description of the aftermath of a mass killing, elements of a haunting. Written by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins a