Dead Air Files

Mac

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. 3d ago

    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. ———— ————-

    37 min

  2. 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!

    31 min

  3. 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!

    34 min

  4. 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!

    1h 2m

  5. 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!

    48 min

  6. May 7

    Dead Air Files| 43 Listener Round-Up Vol. 7

    Tonight on Dead Air Files Listener Round-Up, we dive into real stories that blur the line between fear and the unexplained. One listener shares how a fascination with the paranormal led them into one of the most haunted locations they’ve ever encountered — a place filled with oppressive energy and chilling experiences they still can’t explain. We also hear a deeply unsettling account from a wildlife researcher whose time in the remote woods led to encounters that challenged everything they thought they understood about nature. And the final story… it’s the kind of experience that leaves you speechless and questioning what may truly exist beyond the veil. If you love paranormal podcasts, true ghost stories, cryptid encounters, haunted locations, Appalachian folklore, and unexplained mysteries, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. ———- 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!

    36 min

  7. Apr 30

    Dead Air Files| Investigate 42| Between Two Bridges, The legends of Radford Va

    Exploring the shadowed heart of Appalachia, most people think they already know the hauntings of Radford, Virginia. One name always rises to the surface—St. Albans Sanatorium. Its reputation has traveled far beyond the region, becoming synonymous with fear, folklore, and the paranormal. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode of Dead Air Files, we step beyond the expected and uncover a deeper truth—Radford is haunted in more places than anyone talks about. Between Memorial Bridge and the towering Norfolk Southern Railroad Trestle, something lingers along the New River. Witnesses report whispers beneath the bridge, footsteps echoing through empty paths, and an overwhelming sense of being watched. And then there’s the figure by the water—a woman seen standing at the river’s edge at dusk. Silent. Motionless. Gone without a trace. This land carries the weight of the American Civil War, where troop movement and unrest once shaped the region. Many believe that energy never left. Shadow figures still move through the trees. Voices drift across the river. The past doesn’t just exist here—it presses in. And just beyond it all stands Glencoe Mansion. Quiet. Historic. Unassuming. Yet inside, reports tell of shifting objects, unexplained sounds, and a presence that refuses to be ignored. Some believe whatever haunts the riverbanks may be connected to what walks its halls. This investigation follows the pattern across these locations—bridges, water, and walls—revealing a network of activity that challenges everything people think they know about this town. Because Radford’s story isn’t centered in one building. It’s woven into the land itself. This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s a field investigation into the hidden hauntings of Appalachia—where the past still breathes… and sometimes, watches from the water’s edge. ———— 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!

    1h 3m

  8. Apr 23

    Dead Air Files| Ledger 41| Madness Or Murder? Who Killer Edgar Allen Poe

    In this Ledgers episode of Dead Air Files, we examine one of the most enduring true crime mysteries in literary history—the unexplained death of Edgar Allan Poe. In 1849, Poe was found in a disoriented state under mysterious circumstances—only to die days later without ever fully explaining what happened to him. What followed was a trail of conflicting reports, missing details, and theories that continue to circulate across the world. Was his death the result of illness, foul play, or something that has never been fully uncovered? Tonight, we examine the case, the questions, and the mystery that refuses to fade. 🎙️ Dead Air Files: Ledgers explores true crime with historical depth, global intrigue, and stories that still echo through time. Follow, rate, and share to support the show—and step into the unknown with us. ————- 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!

    28 min
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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
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mac
  • Show Website
    Dead Air Files