Appalachian Spooky Hour

Sam Arthurs

Hey there, Spookies, and welcome to the Appalachian Spooky Hour! From whispered folklore to chilling true accounts, we're here to explore the strange, the haunted, and the unexplained woven into the region’s history. Step closer… and listen carefully. Things are about to get spooky.

  1. The Ghosts of Abingdon, Virginia

    1 DAY AGO

    The Ghosts of Abingdon, Virginia

    Join us as we explore the town of Abingdon, Virginia and it's many reported haunts. Are there still Union and Confederate soldiers lingering at was once a women's college during the Civil War (now the MarWashington tha Inn)? Does a women of the night pinch patrons at a local tavern, angered over her murder that never saw justice? Let's dive in and talk about it! Join our Patreon! Keep up with all our shennanigans on our Instagram!

    20 min
  2. Octavia Hatcher

    2 APR

    Octavia Hatcher

    Was Octavia Hatcher truly buried alive after a bout of sleeping sickness? Or was it all just a rumor spread to spook locals? Join us as we venture to Pikeville, Kentucky in an effort to discover the truth behind the untimely death of Octavia, and just what happened AFTER her burial!

    17 min
  3. The Fox Sisters

    28 MAR

    The Fox Sisters

    The Fox sisters began their time as famous mediums by hearing simple knocking sounds in their childhood bedroom.; supposed signs of an intelligent haunting by an entity they could communicate with. From there, they grew to become unintentional leaders of the Spiritualism movement. Then, years later, they confessed that it was nothing more than a hoax. Or was it? Let's find out as we dive into the strange world of the Fox sisters, and how they founded a belief system that still has roots today.

    24 min
  4. The Snallygaster

    22 MAR

    The Snallygaster

    In this episode we travel to Maryland, where we explore infamous Snallygaster. Was this cryptid the result of folklore brought to America by German immigrants? Or are it's origins as we know it much more sinister in nature? Let's find out together! A bit of a trigger warning: we do talk about slavery and racism heavily in this episode. If that isn't your thing, or you wish to just avoid it, you maybe want to skip this one and we'll see you next week!

    19 min
  5. Centralia, Pennsylvania

    14 MAR

    Centralia, Pennsylvania

    Join Sam and co-host Shell as they venture to Centralia, Pennsylvania. What exactly happened in this doomed town, that would go on to be an inspiration for Silent Hill films? Why was it left abandoned, and what happened to the people there? Let's find out together, as explore the human side of spooky.

    56 min
  6. Helltown, Ohio

    8 MAR

    Helltown, Ohio

    Join us as we venture to the abandoned town known as Helltown, Ohio. Is this once prosperous village on the river really overrun with satanists and mutant reptiles? Or was it simply a victim of circumstance? Let's find out together, Spookies!

    18 min
  7. The Pope Lick Monster

    28 FEB

    The Pope Lick Monster

    Join us in Louisville, Kentucky, where we are exploring the Pope Lick Trestle and the legendary Pope Lick Monster. Is there really a half-man and half-goat cryptid living beneath the bridge, preying on people and luring them to their deaths? Or is it just an old bit of lore that got out of hand? Let's talk about it! Also, a special shoutout in this episode to the Kentucky Ice Hockey Collective and the Lexington Nightfall hockey team! Don't forget that you can join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

    22 min
  8. Bobby Mackey's Music World

    20 FEB

    Bobby Mackey's Music World

    Join us as we venture to Wilder, Kentucky to visit the haunts of Bobby Mackey's Music World! Just who was Bobby Mackey, and how did his honkytonk come to be haunted? Is there really a portal to hell in the basement? There's a lot to unpack here, from murdered women to a demonic possession. Bobby Mackey's really had it all! Want to enjoy more episodes AND support the show? Head over to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

    30 min
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About

Hey there, Spookies, and welcome to the Appalachian Spooky Hour! From whispered folklore to chilling true accounts, we're here to explore the strange, the haunted, and the unexplained woven into the region’s history. Step closer… and listen carefully. Things are about to get spooky.

Information

  • Creator
    Sam Arthurs
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sam Arthurs
  • Show Website
    Appalachian Spooky Hour

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