Arcane Carolinas

Arcane Carolinas
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From mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!

  1. 4d ago

    AC 00144 - Big Cats!

    Welcome to Spooky Season 2026! Join Charlie and Michael as they warm up the ol' microphones and talk about one of our favorite and most-requested topics: big cats in the Carolinas! Charlie's built a very cool site for folks, and we spend some time talking about sightings, theories, and maybe a future project... Links for this Episode: Arcane Carolinas BIG CAT TRACKER! (external site) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 1 (Instagram) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 2 (Instagram) Charlie's big cat adventures, Part 3 (Instagram) Charlie b-roll in which he walks and talks about how awesome Laurel bushes are (Instagram) Spooky Season Kickoff FREE Tickets: Arcane Carolinas Spooky Season Kickoff on 10/1 (FREE tickets!) Upcoming Events & Appearances: 9/12: Rainbow Exchange Market @ Speakeasy (Michael solo - Carrboro, NC) 9/18: South Carolina State Library (Charlie & Michael together! - Columbia, SC) 10/1: Spooky Season Kickoff (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) 10/3-10/4: Rainbow Space Magic (Michael solo - online) 10/15: Spooky Season is My Safe Space (Charlie & Michael together! - Pittsboro, NC) 10/18: PBO Pride (Michael solo - Pittsboro, NC) 3/5/27-3/7/27: Ret-Con (Charlie & Michael together! - Durham, NC) Events Information: HWA NC events calendar HWA NC newsletter Michael's events calendar Michael's newsletter Links in General: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Michael's Patreon Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Michael G. Williams on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

  2. Jun 10

    AC 00143 - 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff - Part Two - Live from Arcana Durham

    Join Charlie and Michael for the long-delayed second half of the 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff, recorded live at Arcana Durham in front of an enormously enthusiastic crowd of friends and community members! And for real, put down the Boglin already. Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Michael's Patreon   Upcoming Live Appearances: Taking Pride in Our Writing (Arcana Bar & Lounge, June 18th, 7:00 PM) - Join Michael and his friends Natania Barron and Jes Malitoris as they read from their work, discuss their writing, and chat with folks. Free stickers, too! Note: no entry to anyone under 21! Con-Gregate (Airport Marriott in Greensboro, NC, July 17-19) - Join Michael and convention Featured Guest and friend of the show Tally Johnson as they talk about ghosts and other fun things!   Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Michael G. Williams on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr   Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

  3. Jan 25

    AC 00142 - 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff - Part One - Live from Arcana Durham

    Join Charlie and Michael for the first half of the 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff, recorded live at Arcana Durham in front of an enormously enthusiastic crowd of friends and community members! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Sea and Land (referenced in the episode)   Upcoming Live Appearances: NEVERMORE Film Festival (Carolina Theatre of Durham, February 27 & 28) - Michael solo - come on out to see some awesome horror films, buy books, and get Arcane Carolinas swag at this internationally renowned horror film festival! Ret-Con (Durham, March 6th-8th) - Michael solo - hang out with friends old and new at one of the finest fandom conventions in the region! Michael will be recording a couple of times with guest host Tally Johnson!   Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr   Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00142 - 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff - Part One - Live from Arcana Durham

  4. 10/31/2025

    AC 00141 - Halloween Hangout 2025

    Happy Halloween! Join Charlie and Michael around Charlie's kitchen table to celebrate what we love about this season and tell a couple of spooky stories! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)   Upcoming Live Appearances: Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)   Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr   Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00141 - Halloween Hangout 2025

  5. 10/30/2025

    AC 00139-00140 - Laurel Hill's Legislative Lycanthrope & Live from Ret-Con 2025: Fairy Stones

    Just in time for Halloween, did you know the North Carolina legislature once included an accused werewolf? Join Michael and Charlie on a historical deep-dive into one of the more surprising political history stories in the state! And, as a bonus minisode, join Charlie, Michael, and Tally Johnson as they talk about Fairy Stones from the Blue Ridge Mountains! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)   Upcoming Live Appearances: Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)   Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr   Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00139-00140 - Laurel Hill's Legislative Lycanthrope & Live from Ret-Con 2025: Fairy Stones

  6. 10/26/2025

    AC 00138 - Gravity Hill

    One of the Carolinas' most interesting phenomena--and most easily experienced for one's self--is that of Gravity Hill. Ride along with Charlie and Michael as we take a roundabout route to discussing this fascinating legend! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Upcoming Live Appearances: Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00138 - Gravity Hill

  7. 10/12/2025

    AC 00137 - The Ghost of Old Station Number Four

    Have you ever walked into a room and smelled a phantom's cigar? Join Charlie and Michael for the true and tragic history--and subsequent haunting--surrounding a fireman and a firehouse in Charlotte, NC! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Upcoming Live Appearances: SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!) Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00137 - The Ghost of Old Station Number Four

  8. 10/08/2025

    AC 00136 - Live from Durham South Regional Library - Mermaids of the Cape Fear and the Santer of Statesville

    Did you know the Cape Fear River has a centuries-old mermaid legend--and it kinda-sorta ties to our favorite Revolutionary War villain? And have you heard the vicious tale of the Santer? Join Charlie and Michael live from Durham's beautiful South Regional Library as they dive deep into the waters of myth, folklore, and newspaper archives! Links: Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!) Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!) Upcoming Live Appearances: SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!) Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

    AC 00136 - Live from Durham South Regional Library - Mermaids of the Cape Fear and the Santer of Statesville
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From mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!

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  • Creator
    Arcane Carolinas
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020-2023, Arcane Carolinas. All rights reserved.
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