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 mines was just the first mistake.To learn more about Old...
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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 mines was just the first mistake.To learn more about Old...
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Recent Episodes of Old Gods of Appalachia
Episode 70: The Burden of Proof
Marigold Underwood concludes her testimony, and Jack’s fate is decided.
CW: Loud crashes, self loathing, intrusive thoughts, parental shame, psychological torment, exorcism, marital strife, gore, death by decapitation/dismemberment, otherworldly possession, sounds/language of courtroom proceedings and grief.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers
The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
The vo...
Episode 70 • 30 May 2024 • 1h, 13m and 27s
Episode 69: Nice and Easy
Things are seldom as easy as they seem.
CW: The feeling of being watched or stalked, mention of an older parent being injured, door knocking sounds.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Char...
Episode 69 • 16 May 2024 • 36m and 55s
Episode 68: The Bonds of Friendship
The bonds of friendship are stronger than any magic.
CW: Alcohol consumption, pregnancy, discussion of racism, financial strife, marital stress.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
The voice of Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and...
Episode 68 • 2 May 2024 • 37m and 43s
Episode 67: Goldie Graves
The Fire of the Mountain comes to speak before the Rock.
CW: Discussion of the death of a spouse, racism, hate crimes; courtroom sounds.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
The voice of Young Lee Underwood: D.J. Rogers
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Ou...
Episode 67 • 18 April 2024 • 29m and 41s
Episode 66: Night Comes to the Rock
Blood is shed as the sun sets.
CW: Gore, monster, death by monster, court proceedings, sudden and loud supernatural voices.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of D.L. Walker: Cam Collins
The voice of Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen MacPhee
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written a...
Episode 66 • 4 April 2024 • 31m and 53s
Episode 65: Debt Collections
Paid in full.
CW: Gore, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, pregnancy, birth of a child.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer
Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.
To learn more about Ol...
Episode 65 • 21 March 2024 • 31m and 8s
Episode 64: Last Stand at Copper Ridge
A stand is made, and the shadow falls.
CW: Gore, fire, disfiguring burns, sounds of burning, monster/animal attack sounds, death by monster, gunshot sounds, pregnancy.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer
Special equipment consideration provided by Laute...
Episode 64 • 7 March 2024 • 27m and 29s
Episode 63: The Ways of the Dead
Decisions are made in the place where the veil stands thin.
CW: References to the deaths of children in the practice of child labor, death of a parent, death in pollution-related circumstances, disfigurement, sex work, infertility. Loud animal noise, high pitched whistling, and sounds of emotional distress.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon...
Episode 63 • 22 February 2024 • 30m and 58s
Episode 62: Small Favors
Favors are called in and a journey begins.
CW: Discussion of firearms, paranoia, emotional breakdown, marital strife, children killed in industrial settings/child labor; automotive sounds; descriptions of mutilated ghosts.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer
Special eq...
Episode 62 • 8 February 2024 • 29m and 42s
Episode 61: Mixed Blessings
Mine.
CW: Woodland ambiance, monster noises, gunshot (at low volume), discussion of hunting animals for food, discussion of pregnancy and possible complications, light mutilation.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of DL Walker: Cam Collins
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer
Sp...
Episode 61 • 11 January 2024 • 30m and 21s
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