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Stories with a Twang

A dive into folklore, ghost stories, and anything strange and unusual this world has to offer with your host Nathan. Some stories might not be from the American South, but they will always be delivered to you with a twang!

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00:27:30

A Sinful Barrel and an Exorcism

Stories with a Twang ·

2024/03/04

In today's episode, I have two spooky tales for you from Tennessee. They were both written by Kathryn Tucker Windham and appear in her book, 13 Tennessee Ghosts and Jeffrey. The First story is called, "The Barrel of Sin." Our final story is called, "The Exorcism of Aunt Crecy." You can learn more about Kathryn Tucker Windham over at: ktwindham.weebly.com Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook:

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00:27:24

I Hate Valentine's Day

Stories with a Twang ·

2024/02/19

*Trigger Warning- Strong Language & Described Mutilation*I have never been lucky in love, and it's about time I tell you why I Hate Valentine's Day. What? Nothing to say? Cat got your tongue? Sorry for being extra nasally this episode! I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, @Ritsler for letting me read their amazing story on the show! You can read more from them here: https://www.reddit.com/user/Ritsler/ Original story:

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00:16:00

The Adventure of the German Student

Stories with a Twang ·

2024/02/05

There is nothing quite like a dark and stormy night. I don't know about you, but I find the sound of distant thunder very soothing. I am not sure if I would be too soothed if I was hearing it while walking by a guillotine... This week's story is called, "The Adventure of the German Student," by Washington Irving. The story was originally published in 1824 in his collection of stories called, Tales of a Traveler. Send any stories that you have to

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00:37:11

The School for Shut-ins

Stories with a Twang ·

2024/01/24

Oh I am so happy that you're here! You know how I've been struggling for a little while with social anxiety? Well...I might have signed up for a class that claims it can help. I know what you're thinking, but I might have signed you up to... Here is the link to the syllabus. Just give it a chance okay? I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, @lets-split-up for letting me read their unbelievable story on the show. You can read more from them here:

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00:22:10

No One Seems to Care

Stories with a Twang ·

2024/01/08

If getting held back your senior year isn't bad enough, boy do I have a spooky story just for you! Happy New Year everyone! I hope it is treating y'all well so far. I would like to give a huge thank you to this week's author, @Horror_Junkie_123 for letting me read another one of their fantastic stories on the show. You can read more from them here: https://www.reddit.com/r/HorrorJunkie123/ Original story:

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00:24:10

The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/12/25

*Trigger Warning - Mentions of Suicide* Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Stories with a Twang! This story was written by John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) in 1891. He wrote many other short stories as well, so feel free to check them out! I hope you all enjoyed this story and please do let me know what you think. See you all in the new year, with more strange and spooky tales! Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook:

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00:26:35

God Knows My Pain

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/12/18

I have two stories for you this week! -Our first takes us to work where we find a painting outside. We then notice that our co-worker is paying rather close attention to it. It's almost like he expects it to change or something... -Our second story is a true story that follows our journey to our grandmother's house. Where did this awful headache come from? I'm sure it's nothing... I would like to thank this week's author's: @No_Deal_9616 and @mvnman_ for allowing me to read

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00:25:00

The Clown had a Knife

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/12/04

-In our first story, I thought it would be a good idea to put in a new door. Turns out that it was a very bad idea! -In our second story, I recall a memory from my childhood and the unlikely hero that saved me. I would like to give a giant thank you to this episode's author's DZ Liergaard and neon-static. You can check out neon-static's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@neon-static Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook:

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00:13:19

The Defiant Tombstone

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/11/20

Today we take a trip to an old cemetery in Kentucky. There is one monument that really caught my eye, but before I could read what was inscribed, it fell over. Did I make it fall? This week's story was written by Kathryn Tucker Windham and appears in her book, Jeffrey Introduces 13 More Southern Ghosts. If you would like to learn more about the incredible Kathryn Tucker Windham, you can head on over to ktwindham.weebly.com *Like I said at the end of the episode, this will be my last weekly

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00:10:49

She's in my Pictures

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/11/13

It's always nice to take a trip down memory lane by looking at some old photos. That's strange, I don't remember that woman being there when I took that picture... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @WhyIsThisWet on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some love! You can find their YouTube channel @sweetsauce and follow them on Instagram @psychojunks Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook:

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00:22:00

We Always Burn Liars Here

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/11/06

*Trigger Warning - Strong Language* I know that it is after Halloween, but I have had this story since last year, and I am so glad that I was able to get it together for y'all! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Halloween! Now, bring on the turkey! I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author Brandon Faircloth (@Verastahl on Reddit) for letting me read their incredible story on the show! You can find their website here: verastahl.com Go subscribe to their YouTube

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00:43:36

Peekaboo Saga

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/11/03

For those of you that haven't been introduced to Peekaboo, now is your chance. Get to know the creepy little guy with this compilation of all 3 parts of Bailey S. Singer's amazing Peekaboo Saga. Huge thank you to Bailey S. Singer for these incredible stories and for creating such a creepy character! I would also like to thank the immensely talented Orila.id for another stunning original piece of art! Peekaboo has never looked so good! Send any stories that you have to

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00:19:19

White Junction

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/10/30

Most would assume that being an alter boy would be a safe enough job for a young boy, and so did I. That is until some priests began to confess their sins to my fellow alter boy... I hope you all have a safe and exciting Halloween! I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @jalapeno-whiskey for letting me read their story on the show. Go show them some love and check out their YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@yellowcottagetales?si=QxKnJsJGdPP7rbXv Send any stories

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00:15:31

The Skinnies

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/10/23

Nana always warned me to be careful in the woods. More specifically, she would warn me to stay away from the skinny trees. I happened to see one today, and it winked at me... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @jalapeno-whiskey for letting me read their story on the show. Go show them some love and check out their YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@yellowcottagetales?si=QxKnJsJGdPP7rbXv Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook:

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00:12:00

How He Left the Hotel

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/10/16

I got a new gig as an elevator operator in a big fancy hotel, but I sure as hell didn't sign up for ghostly encounters... "How He Left the Hotel" was written by Louisa Baldwin and published in 1894 in the anthology, The Shadow on the Blind and Other Ghost Stories. Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storieswithatwangpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storieswithatwangpodcast/ Check out the show's YouTube

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00:12:42

I Want to See

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/10/09

Space seemed like such an alluring place. At least that is what I thought, until we heard this hum... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @WhyIsThisWet on Reddit for an incredible story! Go show them some love! You can find their YouTube channel @sweetsauce and follow them on Instagram @psychojunks Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storieswithatwangpod/ Instagram:

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00:20:39

Peekaboo (Part 3)

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/10/02

Peekaboo sure has become a big part of my life. Now, it's talking about "becoming." I wonder what that means? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some love! Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storieswithatwangpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storieswithatwangpodcast/ Check out the show's YouTube page:

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00:10:29

Peekaboo (Part 2)

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/09/25

Peekaboo is becoming a bit of a nuisance. I think I got rid of him though, except what is this stain on my pillow? Peekaboo (Part 1) is episode 73. More parts to come! I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some love! Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storieswithatwangpod/ Instagram:

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00:15:35

Peekaboo

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/09/18

I named him Peekaboo. He sure is an ugly little thing. He keeps getting closer. What should I do? I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author @baileyssinger on Reddit for another incredible story! Go show them some love! Send any stories that you have to storieswithatwang@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storieswithatwangpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storieswithatwangpodcast/ Check out the show's YouTube page:

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00:07:45

I Saw Something on the Wall

Stories with a Twang ·

2023/09/11

Don't you just hate it when someone keeps leaving their handprints all over your apartment? I know I do, but it seems like they are my handprints. Now if I could only remember leaving them... I would like to give a giant thank you to this week's author Ellis Korde for letting me read their story on the show! You can find more stories by them over on Reddit @ArtificialEllis and go give them a follow on Instagram @n.g.b.productions Send any stories that you have to

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