x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Old Gods of Appalachia

In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the

fiction science fiction

All Episodes

2:24

Meet Our Cousins: Afflicted

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/06/16

Afflicted is a horror thriller audio drama best described as Lovecraft Country meets True Blood, told in an anthology format like American Horror Story.All seasons will feature characters who use the hoodoo belief system, and a demonic book bound in human flesh that wreaks havoc wherever it goes. Season 1 focuses on a small, East Texas town that suffers impossible natural disasters, and only the town's shunned hoodoo queen can save the town and its citizens, but will the fearful, overly religious

en

32:27

Episode 36: Eminent Domain

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/06/09

A voice from the past calls a family to go back home one last time. CW: Loud telephone ring, references to deaths of parents and siblings, death of a mother and child in childbrith, death by monster, death by pollution-induced illness, frank discussion of historical sex work, bodily injury and disability, emotional trauma.Written by Steve ShellEdited by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of

en

50:14

Meet Our Cousins: Malevolent

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/05/30

Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness.Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired.As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this entity truly seeks to help him, or are its intentions more… Malevolent.Old Gods of Appalachia is pleased to

en

44:40

Episode 35: More Harm Than Good

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/05/12

The people of Bower County have had just about enough of Polly Barrow and the boys, and decide to do something about it.CW: An armed mob, references to witchcraft practices, fire, house fire, burns / injuries incurred from those fires, non-graphic mention of a gunshot wound, strangulation, smothering / difficulty breathing, death by blunt force, explosions,body horror, ghosts, supernatural attack on a woman by a man, monster violence, ageist language (used by a villain), death, sounds of a woman in

en

33:59

Episode 34: On Oak Mountain

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/04/28

Polly Barrow and her boys make another special delivery, this time to the Underwoods of Oak Mountain. Discoveries are made.CW: References to historical racism and law enforcement, happy baby sounds, blended Appalachian witchcraft and Christian practices, supernatural manifestations centered around a baby.Written by Cam CollinsSpecial script consultant: DJ RogersNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice ofGranny Underwood: Stephanie

en

34:02

Episode 33: Special Delivery

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/04/14

Polly Barrow and her Hollow Men, Mr. Crain and Mr. Churchman, venture into the heart of coal country to make special deliveries to those who deserve them.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, sounds of a woman in psychic pain, a baby fussing and crying, massacre of a family, monster noises, appearance of (but not actual) child endangerment.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The

en

29:11

Episode 32: Runs in the Family

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/03/31

In the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family’s rule, and something must be done.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, human sacrifice, ghosts, mutilation, beheading and maiming human beings, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of

en

20:19

Episode 31: Season Three Prologue

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/03/17

Welcome to Season 3, Family. Join us as we walk in the shadows of the mountains and see a few of those who we might meet in the dark.CW: References to mutilation, occult phenomena, family dysfunction,and being unhoused due to the death of an elder; monster sounds.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: "As

en

29:27

Date Night

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2022/02/14

Valentine’s day is a holiday steeped in blood, sacrifice and violence. Come with us as we show you how bloody it can get.CW: gore, marital infidelity, murder by stabbing, mutilation, murder in romantic situations, implied violent death of a family, mention of animal sacrifice (goat), catholicism, cult practices.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional voice acting: Cam CollinsIntro music: "The Bride" by Landon

en

34:51

Salt of the Earth

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/12/25

It's Christmas Eve 1924, and Pretty Polly Barrow has come all the way from the home office in Pennsylvania to deliver a special holiday message from the family to the workers at Barrow Alkali Works in Palmer, Virginia.CW: Discussion of weird breeding habits, environmental disaster, body horror, gore.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Pretty Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston-CrumIntro Music: “Pretty Polly

en

35:54

Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Three: Briar Vine

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/12/23

Glory Ann Boggs does what she can to help Cowboy, and there are repercussions.CW: mutilation, simulated harm of a child, descriptions of wounds/bleeding, injury via thorns/flora, intense rumbling, sentient plant violence, occult rituals.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon BloodOutro Music: “Build Mama a Coffin” by Blood on the HarpTo learn

en

22:33

Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter Two: Hunger Pains

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/12/16

Melvin Blevins and young Cowboy run afoul of the locals. CW: monster violence, mutilation, death by auto accident, earthquake sounds, worms, mucus, endangerment of a child, attempted kidnapping. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison Mullins Intro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon Blood Outro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our

en

21:40

Springtime in Boggs Holler – Chapter One: A Cowboy Calls

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/12/09

Glory Ann Boggs receives unannounced early morning company.CW: Discussion of mortality, aging, death.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional audio production by Kris HayesThe voice of Glory Ann Boggs: Allison MullinsIntro Music: “Springtime in The Holler” by Landon BloodOutro Music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsTo learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to

en

10:24

Family Meeting: All Hallows 2021

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/11/01

Gather round, family. Steve and Cam have some important news to share about what's coming for the rest of 2021 and heading into 2022.Black Mouthed Dog & Porch Light, coming soon for patronsAn upcoming live, ticketed eventThe OGoA TTRPGAnd yes, season threeAnd more!CORRECTION: We have a new date when we will announce our TTRP partnership: November 19th, rather than the 12th. Sorry, family.To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to

en

34:47

Bumper Crop

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/10/31

Stuck covering the night shift, Ada Spivey was having a hard time finding her Halloween spirit. It found her instead. A standalone tale set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.CW: Horticultural horror. Brief mention of DUI accidents and other holiday injuries. Pet endangerment (he's fine; he lived to a ripe old age and passed peacefully in his sleep).Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellInstrumental intro music by Landon

en

10:33

TEASER: Black Mouthed Dog – Episode 0: Prologue

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/10/15

The girl was not meant to be in the woods alone at night. She wasn’t supposed to be in the woods at all.And Maggie Bentley would soon wish she'd listened to her Granny and kept to the road instead.CW: Child endangerment / death, death of a partner / parent via military service, substance abuse, animal sounds, character hunted by an animal, character lost / disoriented in the dark.Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellOutro

en

42:05

BONUS: Steve and Cam Interview Yuri Lowenthal and...

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/09/16

Steve and Cam join Yuri Lowenthal and The Buttercream Dream himself, Corey Ryan Forrester to talk about parts of season 2, experiencing the Old Gods while under the influence of the green, strip clubs, comedy clubs and invite you to join them at the cool cousins' table at this particular family reunion.CW: profanity, frank discussion of recreational drug use, discussion of sex work, discussion of the ground becoming snakes, discussion of food poisoning and scatalogical humor.To learn more about Old

en

58:25

BONUS: Season 2 Q+A Retrospective: Part 1

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/09/02

Steve and Cam answer your burning questions about Season 2 and more! Hosted by our dear friend Jordan Shiveley of Dread Singles fame (@hottestsingles). To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support us

en

33:57

BONUS: Steve Interviews the Railroad Man Yuri Lowenthal

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/08/19

A half hour sit down with everyone’s favorite villain in a bespoke charcoal suit — or at least the actor who played him. Yuri Lowenthal talks with Steve about horror podcasts, voice acting, good books, and how we’re do making in this time of the ongoing pancetta.To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod

en

1:17:39

Episode 30: The Dead Queen

Old Gods of Appalachia ·

2021/07/15

We gather to face the dark. Together.CW: Gore, monster violence, mutilation, frank discussion of historical racism, assault, references to lynching, references to death of a child, descriptions of the desecration of dead bodies and cult activities.Written by Cam Collins & Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellDirected by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellAdditional character voices by Stephanie Hickling Beckman, Shasparay Irvin, Cam Collins, Brandon Sartain,

en

141 results

Similar Podcasts

وجوه من الـظل

Medi1 Podcast

Classic Radio Science Fiction

solgoodmedia.com

Daily Science Fiction Books

solgoodmedia.com

Time Traveler"s Radio

solgoodmedia.com

Galactic Sci-Fi Broadcasts

solgoodmedia.com