Appalachian Spooky Hour

Join us tonight in Cincinnati, Ohio, to explore the Sedamsville Rectory! Does a ghostly priest who committed suicide still walk the halls? Is something demonic lingering in the basement? Let's find out together!Come see us at the 2026 Carter County Bigfoot Festival!Head over to our Instagram to find out how to submit questions for an upcoming Q&A episode!

Join us as we head into the mountains of Tennessee, where a strange little cryptid lurks. Just what is the Pitty-Pat? And is just one of many entities that could be haunting the are of Shipley Hollow? Let's talk about it!If you would like to submit YOUR spooky story to the podcast, head on over to one of the following:Go to thespookyhour.com and the contact tab OR send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook!

Join Sam and Shell as they travel to Pennsylvania, where we'll explore the reported haunts of the Grand Midway Hotel! Did a girl really die on the hotel balcony in a tragic 4th of July accident? What is up with that giant Ouija board painted on the roof? Let's talk about it together!NOTE: This episode was recorded with Riverside, and the quality is a bit messy. While you can hear and understand us fine, there is some tinny sounds and a bit of echoing/feedback. We're looking for a new way of collab recording so this doesn't happen again. We just wanted to apologize in advance that the quality is not up to our usual standard!

Join us tonight as we venture Appalachia adjacent to Indiana, to explore the haunted Monroe Demon House! Is this house truly haunted by both human and inhuman spirits? Was it cursed, or was the Berger family just exceptionally unlucky? Who do the human remains found in the basement belong to? Let's dive in together!

Tonight we go a little bit Appalachia adjacent to visit Perryville, Kentucky, site of a brutal Civil War battle. The fighting saw over 7,000 casualties, of which around 1,500 were men killed in action. Some say those men still linger in the place where they died, walking the battlefield to this day and appearing to folks as full body apparitions. Is Perryville truly one of the most haunted battlefields, and small towns, in America? Let's find out together!Check out Faith & Feather's Taxidermy for all your Eastern KY/Appalachian taxidermy needs!

Join us tonight as we venture a bit Appalachia adjacent to Mitchell, Indiana, where we'll be exploring the haunted Whispers Estate. Do members of the Gibbons family still linger in their former home? Are there parts of Doctor Gibbons patients buried in the backyard? Is the man in the closet a non-human entity? Let's find out together!Interested in exclusive bonus content? Consider joining our Patreon!

Join us as we head to West Virginia, to explore the abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park. Is the park haunted by the spirits of children who reportedly died on the property while visiting with their family's? Or was the land simply cursed from the beginning, built on ancient Native American land? Let's explore together and find out!

Join us on a trip to Maryland, where we dive into the story of the Snarly Yow! Just what is this elusive cryptid? And why does it seem hell bent on scaring off travelers on a lonely Appalachian road? Let's find out together!

Join us as we explore the town of Abingdon, Virginia and it's many reported haunts. Are there still Union and Confederate soldiers lingering at was once a women's college during the Civil War (now the MarWashington tha Inn)? Does a women of the night pinch patrons at a local tavern, angered over her murder that never saw justice? Let's dive in and talk about it!Join our Patreon!Keep up with all our shennanigans on our Instagram!

Was Octavia Hatcher truly buried alive after a bout of sleeping sickness? Or was it all just a rumor spread to spook locals? Join us as we venture to Pikeville, Kentucky in an effort to discover the truth behind the untimely death of Octavia, and just what happened AFTER her burial!

The Fox sisters began their time as famous mediums by hearing simple knocking sounds in their childhood bedroom.; supposed signs of an intelligent haunting by an entity they could communicate with. From there, they grew to become unintentional leaders of the Spiritualism movement. Then, years later, they confessed that it was nothing more than a hoax. Or was it? Let's find out as we dive into the strange world of the Fox sisters, and how they founded a belief system that still has roots today.

In this episode we travel to Maryland, where we explore infamous Snallygaster. Was this cryptid the result of folklore brought to America by German immigrants? Or are it's origins as we know it much more sinister in nature? Let's find out together!A bit of a trigger warning: we do talk about slavery and racism heavily in this episode. If that isn't your thing, or you wish to just avoid it, you maybe want to skip this one and we'll see you next week!

Join Sam and co-host Shell as they venture to Centralia, Pennsylvania. What exactly happened in this doomed town, that would go on to be an inspiration for Silent Hill films? Why was it left abandoned, and what happened to the people there? Let's find out together, as explore the human side of spooky.

Join us as we venture to the abandoned town known as Helltown, Ohio. Is this once prosperous village on the river really overrun with satanists and mutant reptiles? Or was it simply a victim of circumstance? Let's find out together, Spookies!

Join us in Louisville, Kentucky, where we are exploring the Pope Lick Trestle and the legendary Pope Lick Monster. Is there really a half-man and half-goat cryptid living beneath the bridge, preying on people and luring them to their deaths? Or is it just an old bit of lore that got out of hand? Let's talk about it!Also, a special shoutout in this episode to the Kentucky Ice Hockey Collective and the Lexington Nightfall hockey team!Don't forget that you can join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

Join us as we venture to Wilder, Kentucky to visit the haunts of Bobby Mackey's Music World! Just who was Bobby Mackey, and how did his honkytonk come to be haunted? Is there really a portal to hell in the basement? There's a lot to unpack here, from murdered women to a demonic possession. Bobby Mackey's really had it all!Want to enjoy more episodes AND support the show? Head over to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

In the fist episode of season six, we discuss the story of Mercy Brown. Was she simply a young girl who died of consumption? Or was she a vampire, sucking the life force from her living family members after death? Let's talk about what happened to Mercy, and the vampire panic that swept New England.Don't forget you can join our Patreon for monthly bonus content!Submit your own spooky story at thespookyhour.com!

In September of 1981, Polly Melton went on a hike with friends in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and simply disappeared. Did she get lost in the wilderness? Or did she simply seize the chance to leave her old life and walk away into a new one? Let's talk about i!Note: the first 4 minutes of the episode sound a bit strange, because the microphone volume was too loud. Stick with it, it repairs at just after the 4 minute mark. Also, you can hear the dog chowing down now and then. Sorry! I didn't realize she was being picked up!

Halloween is a time for celebration, but throughout history it has also been a time of unusual events unfolding. From the death of the most famous magician in the world, to unspeakable acts of filicide, join us in this special Halloween season episode where we discuss the strangely dark side of October 31st.

In this short episode to kick off Spooky Season, we touch on Halloween traditions here in Appalachia! It's a fun introduction to October, and our bevvy of upcoming Samhain related content!Sam has a cold, so please forgive her (for both the short length of this episode and her scratchy voice)!

Join Sam and Mandi as they have a casually informative conversation about how they ended up as part of the paranormal community. An introduction to two of our three hosts, for our new listeners, with some fun information for our regulars!

Join us, Spookies, as we venture to the former Athens Asylum, now known as the Ridges. From lunatic asylum to college dorms and administration buildings, this once sprawling hospital campus may have left more than just architecture behind. Just who haunts this place? And are they still lingering today? Let's dive in together!

Did Nelson Rehmeyer really put a hex on John Blymire? Or was the lonely powwow practitioner wrongfully accused and murdered for it? Join us as we discuss what happened in Hex Hollow, the practice of powwow, and how these three men committed an atrocious crime with no real reasoning.I get very passionately upset in this one, and also plug Brian Keene! If you'd like to read his book loosely based on these events, check him out here!

In this episode we venture to Tennessee, to explore the supposedly haunted Smith Haven Manor. Just who, or what, haunts this antebellum home? Lets find out!Join our Patreon for exclusive content!Visit us at the Carter County Bigfoot Festival on September 13th, 2025!

In this episode, featuring guest Mandi, we discuss the lore of fae in the Appalachian region! Are they guardians of the forests? Or something a bit more sinister? Sam also shares a childhood tale of a would-be fae encounter she had as a child. It's a weird one, folks! You don't want to miss it!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

Tonight we take a trip to the Appalachian region of South Carolina and Georgia (well, slightly Appalachia adjacent, but close!) to talk about a cryptid known as the Boo Hag. What is she, and where did she originate? How can you escape her, once she has you in her grasp?Join us as we answer these questions, and more!

What would compel a grandmother to kill her own grandchild? Did Nance Dude kill her granddaughter, Roberta Putnam, out of malice? Or out of survival? Join us as we dig into the legend of Nance, her life, and why she may have committed murder.

We're back from summer hiatus, and kicking things off with a listener submitted story! From there, we explore the wilds of Virginia, and the elusive Virginia Devil Monkey. Just what IS this strange, volatile cryptid? Is it real, or just a hoax?Let's find out!Spotify has added about 4 minutes of empty air time after the episode. Not sure why, but hopefully this will be amended. I checked our file, it's not on our end. So please ignore that if it's there!

Join us in this episode as we discuss a lesser visited area of Appalachia: Vermont! We journey to the tower of the Brattleboro Retreat, and then discuss other haunted asylums and hospitals. Who knew that Vermont was so haunted?!?

In this episode we explore online videos discussing the spooky goings on in Appalachia. Should you whistle at night? Should you be wary of looking into the trees? Are any of these tales rooted in truth, or were they simply created for views? Deep dive with us into the "rules" of Appalachia!You can see my own input on these things on TikTok here!

Tonight we venture into the woods of Virginia, to hear the tale of a witch who is supposed to have, ah, dispatched six Boy Scouts in the early 1920s. Is it just a scary story? Or was there something paranormal truly going on at the Dunlora mansion?

Tonight we're going a little Appalachia adjacent (okay, a lot) to talk about the legend of Cropsey. Whey? To show that sometimes, there really is truth behind urban legends and folklore tales. In the case of Andre Rand, the truth was likely a little too real.

Just what is a Snarly Yow? And where did this story originate? We cover that, and more, about this unusual cryptid in this short, but fun, episode!Join our Patreon!

In 2019, Ronald Sanchez Jr set out to conquer the Appalachian Trail. He was on his way to doing so, when he had an unfortunate meeting with James Jordan. What happened to Ronnie? How was James Jordan walking free at the time he committed his heinous crime? Let's talk about it!

Are there REALLY Chupacabra running around the mountains and woods of West Virginia? Where did they come from and how, exactly, did they even get here? Join us as we discuss how very much NOT native to Appalachia cryptid just may have ended up here. If, of course, it's here at all.Explore our Patreon for exclusive content!

Join us as we venture to Jamestown, TN to explore the old Pine Haven School! Was a student brutally murdered here by a bully? Or was it all just a cautionary tale? Let's find out together!You can send emails with your personal stories to [email protected] at present, as the website is currently down. Join our Patreon for special, exclusive bonus content!

Tonight we venture to Connecticut, to explore the legend of the melon heads. Are they simply a myth? Or is something far more sinister at the root of this myth? Let's find out!If you'd like to submit your personal experience story, head over to thespookyhour.com and go to the contact tab! We'd LOVE to hear from you!

In this first episode back from a brief, and unexpected, hiatus we go Appalachia adjacent to discuss the Hopkinsville Goblins! Were they aliens? Or was everyone just actually drunk? Let's talk about it!

Tonight we discuss an unusual little cryptid known as the Pukwudgie! Spanning across many different areas, including Appalachia, this cunning trickster is known to crop up in several versions of Native American lore. So let's dive in!

Tonight we discuss famous Appalachian boogeymen (from my own childhood) known as Rawhead and Bloody Bones. Was this tale based somewhat in truth? Or was it just a made up story to scare naughty children? Let's find out!PatreonSubmit your own stories

In this episode we venture to the Big Bull Tunnel, located in Virginia. Built in the late 1800s, this railroad tunnel saw more than it's fair share of tragedy, and is rumored to be haunted to this day. Do the ghosts of those who died in the tunnel still linger? Let's find out!

In November of 2001, Louise Chaput traveled to New Hampshire to hike along the Appalachian Trail. She never returned home. Twenty-four years later, her case remains cold.Join us as we explore what happened to Louise, and just who her killer might be. Visit us at thespookyhour.com and submit YOUR spooky stories!Our instagram!Join our Patreon!

Hey spookies, and welcome to this special (and cool) episode! We chat with horror author, and Spooky Hour listener, Todd Keisling ahead of the release of his new book , The Sundowner's Dance! We chat about the new book, favorite horror novels, and why Mothman is the superior cryptid.Check out the links below to pre-order Sundowner's Dance, or to learn more about Todd Keisling:Preorder Sundowner's DanceUpcoming Appearances Todd's Website Also check out the charity Spirited Giving!

Welcome to the first episode of season five! In this one we discuss the strange White Things of West Virginia, a collection of cryptids each more bizarre than the last. From animal mutilations to attacks on humans, just what are these beings, and are they truly cryptids? Send us your stories! Head over to thespookyhour.com to submit! You can also join our Patreon for exclusive, members only freebies, goodies, and content!

In our final regular episode of season four, we dive into the infamous Kentucky Vampire Murders. Who was Rod Ferrell, and what was the Kentucky Vampire Clan Cult? Join us as we sort out the almost unbelievable tale of blood drinking, vampirism, and a trip to Florida that led to two murders. It's a wild ride, y'all!

In this special spooky season episode, we share our own personal paranormal stories. Whether they happened to us, or to a member of our family, we let you take a peek inside our own spooky lives! To share your stories with us, visit our website here!

Join us tonight in this special Halloween episode, where we travel to the town without death. Head over to our instagram to check our Halloween give away! You can also check out our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

We're calling you from inside your house during this special Halloween episode. Okay, we aren't calling you at all, but we ARE discussing our favorite local and classic urban legends! Join us as we talk about vanishing hitch hikers, the hook hand man, and more!

Join us as we venture to Tennessee, to talk about a local legend: The Ghost of Fiddlers Rock. Does Martin Stone really play his lonesome fiddle tunes even in death? Let's find out together! Visit our Instagram to find information on how to help Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Appalachia. Join our Patreon to help support the pod!

Join us as we explore the St. Albans Sanatorium, a notorious former boys school turned asylum in Virginia. What exactly happened to make this place a hot bed of paranormal activity? Did a massacre really take place here between settlers and local Native American tribes? We discuss all that and more, you don't want to miss it! Disclaimer: there is a weird background noise at the beginning and end that I don't know what it is. I tried removing it during post, and it won't go away. So sorry in advance, but it's not for long and most of the episode is totally fine!