Dead Air Files

Mac
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Hosted by Mac, alongside his investigative partner and cousin Smash, and lead researcher and Wife Ang. Dead Air Files is a paranormal, true crime, and lost-history podcast rooted in the Appalachian region, uncovering the strange, forgotten, and unexplained stories hidden within its mountains and communities. Each episode pieces together investigations, witness accounts, and historical fragments to explore what lies beneath the surface of regional legend and reality. While grounded in Appalachia, the series also reaches beyond its borders—exploring folklore, myths, and mysterious accounts from around the world to compare how different cultures interpret the unexplained. From eerie local encounters to global legends, Dead Air Files connects the dots between history, belief, and the unknown. Grounded, atmospheric, and research-driven, Dead Air Files focuses on the details that linger—unanswered questions, strange coincidences, and the quiet moments where something feels off. If you’re drawn to unsolved cases, global folklore, and the unexplained edges of reality, you’ve found the right frequency.

  1. 4d ago

    Dead Air Files| Ledger 51| Christopher Case: Cursed To Die

    Season 3 begins with one of the most chilling cases we’ve ever covered After a short break, we’re diving back into the strange, the unexplained, and the unsettling with a case that has puzzled paranormal researchers for decades. In 1991, a Seattle businessman became convinced he had been cursed after a chance encounter with a mysterious woman. What happened over the next seven days would leave behind more questions than answers. Was it fear, fate, or something far more sinister? Join us as we open the file on Christopher Case ————- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For the best murder mystery games around https://www.red-herring-games.com/?ref=dead_air_files Use coupon code: deadairfiles For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  2. Jun 25

    Dead Air Files| Investigates 50| Return To Haunted Tunnel of Poor House Road

    It’s a journey through history, mystery, and the paranormal as Dead Air Files returns to the location that started it all — Virginia’s infamous Poor House Road Tunnel, often called one of the most haunted tunnels in the Commonwealth. Before heading into the darkness, we explore Oak Grove Cemetery, the final resting place of notable figures from Virginia’s past, searching for the stories and legends that still linger among the graves. Then we travel beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains to investigate the massive Blue Ridge Tunnel, one of the largest and most impressive underground railroad tunnels in the region, known for its eerie atmosphere and countless reports of unexplained activity. From historic cemeteries to forgotten passageways and one of Virginia’s most notorious haunted locations, this investigation takes us deep into the places where history and mystery collide. 👻 Have you ever visited Poor House Road Tunnel, Oak Grove Cemetery, or the Blue Ridge Tunnel? Let us know your experiences in the comments. ———————— Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For the best murder mystery games around https://www.red-herring-games.com/?ref=dead_air_files Use coupon code: deadairfiles For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  3. Jun 18

    Dead Air Files| Dispatch 49| The White Things of West Virginia: The Sheepsquatch Connection

    What if two of Appalachia’s most mysterious cryptid legends are actually one and the same? For generations, witnesses across West Virginia have reported encounters with strange pale creatures seen along remote roads, deep forests, and isolated mountain communities. Often referred to as the “White Things,” these unexplained beings are described as towering white-haired figures with glowing eyes, immense strength, and an unsettling presence that has fueled local folklore for decades. In this episode of Dead Air Files: Dispatch, Mac investigates the history, sightings, and legends surrounding the White Things of West Virginia while exploring a fascinating theory: could these mysterious creatures actually be connected to the legendary Sheepsquatch? With striking similarities in appearance, behavior, and location, some believe the White Things may simply be another name for one of Appalachia’s most famous cryptids. Join Mac as he examines eyewitness accounts, regional folklore, cryptid reports, and the evidence behind this intriguing connection. Are the White Things and the Sheepsquatch separate creatures, different interpretations of the same legend, or something far stranger lurking in the mountains of Appalachia? ————- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  4. Jun 11

    Dead Air Files| 48 Listener Round-Up Vol.8

    Dead Air Files: Listener Round-Up 08 | Haunted Hospitals, Night Shift Terrors & A Celebrity UFO Encounter From the halls of one of Appalachia’s most infamous locations to a strange sighting in the skies, Listener Round-Up 08 brings together three chilling stories shared by our listeners. This episode explores eerie firsthand ghost stories connected to St. Albans Sanatorium while the facility was still operating, a terrifying late-night encounter experienced while working alone after dark, and a surprising UFO experience reported by a well-known celebrity. Were these events paranormal, misunderstood moments, or something that still defies explanation? Join Mac and Smash as they examine these strange accounts, discuss the details behind each story, and invite you to decide what really happened. If you have a paranormal experience, cryptid encounter, UFO sighting, haunted location story, or unexplained mystery, send it to us for a future Listener Round-Up episode. ———— Special Thanks too Mikehancho370 https://www.tiktok.com/@mikehancho370?_r=1&_t=ZP-97K1yqZQ5mA Akira_z32 https://www.instagram.com/akira_z32 And our Celebrity, you know who you are ————- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  5. Jun 4

    Dead Air Files| Ledger 47| The Witch of Pungo Trial

    Along the isolated backroads and marshlands of coastal Virginia, one legend has survived for generations—the tale of the Witch of Pungo. Described as a mysterious woman living on the edge of society, she was feared by some, respected by others, and blamed for strange happenings that locals struggled to explain. In this episode of Dead Air Files, we journey into the history and folklore surrounding one of Virginia's most enduring legends. Was the Witch of Pungo truly a practitioner of supernatural arts, or did fear, isolation, and rumor transform a real person into a lasting ghost story? From local accounts and regional folklore to the historical roots of the legend, we'll explore how one woman became immortalized as a witch—and why her story continues to fascinate people more than a century later. Some legends fade with time. Others refuse to stay buried. ---------------- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  6. May 28

    Dead Air Files| Uprooted. 46| The Black Shuck: England’s Demon Dog Legend

    Something enormous with glowing eyes has haunted the roads and churches of East Anglia for over 400 years… and some witnesses claim the Black Shuck is still being seen today. In this episode of Dead Air Files: Uprooted, Mac and Ang investigate the terrifying legend of the Black Shuck — the infamous phantom black dog tied to death omens, disappearances, demonic folklore, and paranormal encounters across England. From ancient eyewitness accounts and church attacks to modern sightings and unexplained encounters, we uncover one of Europe’s most chilling cryptid legends and ask the question many are afraid to answer… what if the Black Shuck was never just a story? If you love paranormal investigations, cryptids, dark folklore, ghost stories, supernatural mysteries, and old world legends, this is one case you won’t forget. ———- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  7. May 21

    Dead Air Files| Crossroads 45 |Cryptid and True crime ft. Nightshade (Sunflower and Nightshade)

    In this newest episode of Dead Air Files, Mac is joined by Nathan—aka Nightshade from Sunflower and Nightshade—for a wide-ranging conversation that drifts between true crime, cryptids, and the strange space where the two overlap. From unsettling real-world cases to the folklore that refuses to stay buried, the discussion moves through the shadows of both history and legend. Together, they dig into the question of what happens when eyewitness accounts, local myths, and unexplained encounters start to blur together—and why those stories stick with us long after we hear them. It’s part investigation, part storytelling, and part deep dive into the unknown. If you’re here for grounded cases, strange creatures, or the uneasy middle ground between fact and folklore, this one sits right in that zone. —————- https://open.spotify.com/show/5n87txpwvPUoU7yCA8K95u ———- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

  8. May 14

    Dead Air Files| Ledger 44|Under The Trestle; The Gina Hall Case

    In 1980, Gina Renee Hall vanished after a night out in rural Virginia — a case that became the first in Virginia history to end in a murder conviction without a body ever being recovered. In this episode of Dead Air Files, we examine the investigation, the rumors, and the haunting questions still surrounding Gina Hall’s disappearance deep in Appalachia. True crime, lost history, and one of Virginia’s most chilling unsolved mysteries collide. ———- Book References https://www.amazon.com/Under-Trestle-Ron-Peterson-Jr-audiobook/dp/B07PVCYHCF https://www.amazon.com/Miraculous-Journey-Day-Made-Heaven/dp/1950241041 ————- Know more. Fear less." **please help us support the National Park Foundation in protecting our History** https://give.nationalparks.org/goto/DeadAirFiles **Join the conversation over on X ** leave a Tip to help support the show https://x.comdeadairfiles?s=21 For Coffee that Fuels DAF https://merlinsmunchiescoffee.com use code DAF10 for 10% off plus it lets em know we sent ya For our favorite gummy supplements https://go.goli.com/dafpod use code: dafpod for 25% off have a personal encounter with the paranormal and wanna share it send it our way to be told on our next Listener Round-Up dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com Become a member of the Static Order an keep up with us on our socials https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files check out our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@deadairfiles-pod?si=e60NUBJPADjKYNDM Thanks to our Sponsors and all our Deadheads for their support!

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Hosted by Mac, alongside his investigative partner and cousin Smash, and lead researcher and Wife Ang. Dead Air Files is a paranormal, true crime, and lost-history podcast rooted in the Appalachian region, uncovering the strange, forgotten, and unexplained stories hidden within its mountains and communities. Each episode pieces together investigations, witness accounts, and historical fragments to explore what lies beneath the surface of regional legend and reality. While grounded in Appalachia, the series also reaches beyond its borders—exploring folklore, myths, and mysterious accounts from around the world to compare how different cultures interpret the unexplained. From eerie local encounters to global legends, Dead Air Files connects the dots between history, belief, and the unknown. Grounded, atmospheric, and research-driven, Dead Air Files focuses on the details that linger—unanswered questions, strange coincidences, and the quiet moments where something feels off. If you’re drawn to unsolved cases, global folklore, and the unexplained edges of reality, you’ve found the right frequency.

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  • Creator
    Mac
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mac
  • Show Website
    Dead Air Files