The Wampus Cat: The Southern Cryptid That Still Stalks the Woods

🎙️ Show Me Spirits — Episode: The Wampus CatThis week on Show Me Spirits, we dive into the dark forests of American folklore to explore the legend of the Wampus Cat — a fearsome and mystical creature rooted in Southern Appalachian and Cherokee traditions. Often described as a hybrid between a woman and a mountain lion, the Wampus Cat has haunted imaginations for generations with glowing eyes, a piercing scream, and a mysterious past.🔮 Spirit of the Week: Ben Holladay 1856 OriginalOur featured spirit this episode comes from the legendary Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri. Founded in 1856 and now operated by McCormick Distilling Company, Holladay has a rich history of crafting bold bourbon. We’re sipping on their Ben Holladay 1856 Original — aged 6 years, 100 proof, and Bottled-in-Bond. This smooth, complex bourbon is the perfect companion for tonight’s tale.Learn more at: https://holladaybourbon.com/ben-holladay-bourbon/👕 Grab Some Show Me Spirits MerchLooking for our official Show Me Spirits T-shirt? Check it out — along with other hand-picked paranormal and spirit-themed designs — at our TeePublic store:https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/79902478-show-me-spirits📡 Where to ListenWe’re streaming on Spotify, Amazon Music, and just about anywhere you get your podcasts. Just search Show Me Spirits!Can’t find us on your favorite app? Let us know — we’ll do our best to get the show added there.📱 Connect With UsFollow along for updates, behind-the-scenes, and spooky extras:Instagram | Facebook | TikTokEmail: [email protected] or voicemail: (913) 703-3296🎵 Music Now StreamingA few of you asked about our original music — we’ve uploaded it to several streaming services. Just search “showmespirits” to find our spooky soundtracks and episode themes.⭐ Help Us GrowLove the show? Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen — and hit that “follow” button on Spotify. It really does help us grow, and we appreciate it more than you know!🗂️ Sources for Tonight’s Episode:• appalachianhistory.net• atlasobscura.com• southernthing.com• texascooppower.com – “Catch a Wampus Cat”• americanfolklore.net – “The Wampus Cat”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/show-me-spirits/donations