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Steeped in Lore

Steeped in Lore is a cozy storytelling podcast steeped in Appalachian folklore, cryptids, and eerie history. Hosted by Mickeeley with her husband, Xavier, each episode brews strange tales and forgotten legends from the mountains and beyond. ☕️ Stay curious. Sip something warm. For inquiries or to send in your encounters, e-mail SteepedinLorePodcast@gmail.com

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Ep. 9 | The Kentucky Meat Shower

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2025/10/01

On March 3, 1876, residents of Bath County, Kentucky witnessed one of the strangest events in American history—meat began falling from the sky. Chunks of flesh, some two inches wide, rained down over a farmhouse while a stunned woman looked on. Samples were tested by scientists, with results ranging from muscle and cartilage to lung tissue. Was it a bizarre weather event, spoiled Nostoc, or the most disgusting explanation of all—a flock of startled vultures vomiting their last meal midair?In this

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Ep. 8 | The Mysterious Currie Creature

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2025/09/27

In July 2021, a 911 call from Currie, North Carolina, shocked listeners when a driver screamed, “That’s not human!” after a mysterious humanoid creature leapt into the back of his truck near Moores Creek Battlefield. Deputies blamed tree branches, but cryptid researchers believe this was a real-life encounter with the Rake—an internet-born monster described as a pale, clawed humanoid that stalks its victims at night.Join us on Steeped in Lore as we explore the chilling 911 call, the legend of the

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Ep. 7 | Moon-Eyed People

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2025/08/13

In this episode of Steeped in Lore, we follow one of the oldest and most mysterious legends in the Appalachian Mountains—the story of the Moon-Eyed People. Described as short, pale-skinned, light-haired, and blue-eyed, these elusive figures were said to see poorly in daylight but thrive under the moon. Cherokee stories tell of their expulsion, ancient stone walls in Georgia may be their handiwork, and a strange artifact in Murphy, NC could be their likeness. Were they early Welsh explorers,

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Ep. 6 | The Wampus Cat

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2025/07/30

From Cherokee legends of vengeance to wartime government experiments and small-town newspaper chaos—this week we’re tracking the eerie, elusive creature known as the Wampus Cat.Is she a cursed woman wrapped in cougar skin? A demon-slayer named Running Deer? Or something far more flesh-and-blood, with claws sharp enough to gut livestock and a howl that chills your spine? Join us as we wander through North Carolina woods, West Virginia hills, and Alabama conspiracy theories in search of the truth

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Ep. 5 | Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

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2025/07/23

Step beyond the crumbling walls of West Virginia’s most haunted asylum. In this chilling episode of Steeped in Lore, we journey through the twisted history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum — from Civil War gold heists and overcrowded wards to cruel medical experiments and the restless spirits left behind.Discover the horrifying “treatments” once considered cutting-edge, the personal tragedies that echo through the halls, and the paranormal encounters that keep investigators returning year after

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Ep. 4 | Creepers, Panthers, and a Witch in the Woods...

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2025/07/19

In this chilling collection of true (or true-ish) Reddit tales, we sip something warm and steep ourselves in the modern folklore of West Virginia and Tennessee. From a silent figure creeping on a couple… to inexplicable panther sightings in regions where they shouldn't exist… to a haunting woman who spreads dream and doom — this episode is a spooky slow burn.Grab your mug, dim the lights, and prepare to question what's really out there.Please share your own encounters and lore with us for a chance

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Ep. 3 | The Snallygaster

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2025/07/16

A one-eyed dragon-bird hybrid with tentacles and a thirst for blood? That’s just the beginning. In this deep dive, we uncover the chaotic history of the Snallygaster — a creature born from German settler folklore that spiraled into newspaper hysteria, Prohibition-era coverups, and deeply racist fear-mongering.From moonshine explosions to presidential hunting rumors, and even a headline that read “The Colored People Are in Great Danger,” this story reveals how cryptids can be used not just for

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Ep. 2 | Fairy Crosses

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2025/07/14

Tucked in the ancient hills of Appalachia are tiny stone crosses — rare, mystical, and steeped in sorrow and magic. In this episode, we trace the origins of fairy crosses, or staurolite crystals, and the legends they carry. Are they the crystallized tears of heartbroken fairies? Or the sacred remnants of Cherokee grief along the Trail of Tears?Mickeeley shares the stories passed down through generations — from protective talismans to presidential good luck charms — while Xavier reacts to the strange

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Ep. 1 | Brown Mountain Lights

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2025/07/12

Deep in the Pisgah National Forest, mysterious lights flicker above the ridgeline — glowing orbs that have baffled scientists, terrified locals, and inspired legends for centuries. Are they ghostly lanterns of mourning Cherokee women? Gas-based aliens from Venus? Or something else entirely?In this premiere episode, Mickeeley takes us to the eerie overlook at Brown Mountain, where sightings stretch back to the 1800s — and the stories only get stranger. With Xavier along for the ride, we dive into

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Welcome to Steeped in Lore | Trailer

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2025/07/12

Hi, we're Mickeeley & Xavier! We are so excited to have you tune in to our podcast! Be sure to follow wherever you listen and leave a review to help us grow and become better. Please share your own encounters and lore with us for a chance to be featured on the podcast at SteepedinLorePodcast@gmail.com. ☕️ Connect With Us:TikTok ⁠@SteepedinLorePodcast⁠Instagram ⁠@SteepedinLorePodcast

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