Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic

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Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal.

Ghosts of Williamsburg's Public Gaol

Ghosts of Williamsburg's Public Gaol

This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired on October 18, 2021.When construction began on the Williamsburg Gaol it was never intended to house those who were deemed as significantly dangerous, like murderers or pirates. Instead, it was meant for largely non-violent offenders, such as debtors, thieves, the mentally ill and enslaved people who were caught after fleeing their captors... but good intentions pale in comparison to reality, leaving many to believe that today the Williamsburg Publ

Feb 17, • 27:42

Introducing: I Talk to Ghosts

Introducing: I Talk to Ghosts

Introducing I Talk to Ghosts, a podcast that combines the spooky and the spiritual; featuring ghost stories, in-studio medium readings, and personal accounts of Jennifer's path to mediumship and the unknown! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, • 56:31

Ghost Ship of the Ohio River | Minisode

Ghost Ship of the Ohio River | Minisode

Mired in the mud bottom of a small tributary of the Ohio River is the abandoned and decaying hulk of a ship named the SS Sachem, a century-old vessel with deep roots in United States maritime history.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.co

Feb 10, • 12:01

Octavia Hatcher's Tragic Death

Octavia Hatcher's Tragic Death

Buried beneath a solemn marble statue in Pikeville Cemetery lies Octavia Hatcher, a young mother who endured an unimaginable heartbreak before meeting a fate more horrifying than most can comprehend. Over a century later, her tragic story still haunts the town—both figuratively and, some say, literally. But what really happened to Octavia, and why does her name continue to echo through the shadows of history?Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases,

Feb 3, • 38:24

Windover Pond's Prehistoric Skeletons

Windover Pond's Prehistoric Skeletons

In 1982, a backhoe operator preparing sturdy land for a suburban development near Titusville, Florida discovered a skull in the murky waters of Windover Pond. The county coroner was called, and the human remains were deemed to be old, but the question was how old? The shocking series of events that followed this discovery led archaeologists to uncover one of the most important archaeological sites in the United States-- a prehistoric burial ground over 7,000 years old.Want to Listen to

Jan 27, • 39:02

The Singing River of Pascagoula

The Singing River of Pascagoula

This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired on August 7, 2020.It is said that on warm summer and autumn nights, those standing on the banks of the Pascagoula river may hear the sound of a melodic humming emanating from beneath the river’s dark waters. The origin of the sound is unknown, but numerous legends have been told to explain the mystery of this Mississippi waterway.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Souther

Jan 20, • 22:19

The Failed Kidnapping of Adolph Coors III | Minisode

The Failed Kidnapping of Adolph Coors III | Minisode

On the morning on February 9, 1960, a milkman pulled up to a small bridge over Turkey Creek, near Morrison, Colorado and quickly grew agitated by what sat in front of him. The bridge was blocked by an idling station wagon. The man honked his truck’s horn several times, hoping to alert the car’s driver of his presence and get him to clear the way, but after continued attempts, it was to no avail. Frustrated as can be, the milkman then hopped out of his truck and walked over to the vehicl

Jan 16, • 14:38

The Cavalier Hotel's Haunted History

The Cavalier Hotel's Haunted History

Perched on a hill overlooking the Atlantic, the Cavalier Hotel has been a beacon of opulence for nearly a century, attracting celebrities, presidents, and the elite of high society. Yet, behind its stately red-brick façade lies a darker legacy of tragedy and restless spirits. From the mysterious and untimely death of beer mogul Adolph Coors to ghostly echoes of a little girl searching for her lost cat, the Cavalier’s storied past is steeped in haunting lore. Join us as we unravel the eerie legen

Jan 13, • 39:07

The Restless Spirits of Rotherwood

The Restless Spirits of Rotherwood

On the west side of Kingsport, Tennessee is Rotherwood, an old antebellum mansion overlooking the spot where the two forks of the Holston river come together. Today this red brick structure is privately owned, but according to local lore, it is home to more than just the living.For the last half a century, stories have placed at least two spirits on the ground of Rotherwood Mansion. First is the beautiful “Lady in White,” Rowena Ross who is forever searching for her lost love who died b

Jan 6, • 35:50

Intoducing: The Dark Histories Podcast

Intoducing: The Dark Histories Podcast

Fortnightly narratives on the unsolved and the unexplained, mysteries, historical true crime, touches of the paranormal and cultural peculiarities... The Dark Histories Podcast tells the stories of some of history's darkest moments, deepest mysteries, and strangest happenings, from large cultural events to smaller, localized legends. Host Ben Cutmore aims to present entertaining tales, whilst maintaining integrity to the facts.Listen now on your favorite podcatcher! Learn more about you

Dec 30, 2024 • 1:03:46

The Signal-Man | A Spooky Victorian Christmas Story

The Signal-Man | A Spooky Victorian Christmas Story

Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! This year we are sharing a classic ghost story written by the king of spooky Victorian Era Christmas tales-- Charles Dickens. Join us as Brandon narrates "The Signal-Man" by Charles Dickens.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Got

Dec 24, 2024 • 36:03

The Baynard Mausoleum of Hilton Head Island

The Baynard Mausoleum of Hilton Head Island

This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired March 26, 2023.The Baynard Mausoleum is the oldest surviving structure on Hilton Head Island, but eerily, the family once interred inside are no longer there. Now, after a century of vandalism and treasure hunters has taken its toll, we attempt to explore the local lore that has sprung up to give this unique tomb a romantic origin story.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content

Dec 16, 2024 • 31:02

President Lincoln's Premonition of Death | Minisode

President Lincoln's Premonition of Death | Minisode

President Abraham Lincoln's legacy is steeped in lore, but did you know that a close personal friend of the famed commander and chief claimed that Lincoln dreamt of his assassination not long before the tragedy took place? Join us as we explore the most notorious precognitive dream in the history of the United States.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premi

Dec 9, 2024 • 11:55

Pedro and the Prophetic Dream

Pedro and the Prophetic Dream

Following his death on February 16, 1893, Dr. Emile Overton Moore was buried in the Maple Hill cemetery, just north of his hometown of Helena; but, according to legend, Moore’s loyal canine companion, Pedro refused to leave his graveside after his interment. Out of respect for that beloved canine, Moore's family placed a statue of Pedro at his grave, making it one of the most infamous memorials at Maple Hill... although, the local lore surrounding Dr. Moore's death is actually a little

Dec 2, 2024 • 33:06

Mystery of the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley

Mystery of the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley

This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired February 22, 2022.On the night of February 17, 1864, an immense explosion took down the USS Housatonic, a massive warship that was part of the Federal forces’ twenty vessel blockade of the Charleston harbor. Yet the destruction came seemingly out of nowhere, as eyewitnesses in the crew claimed their only warning was the sight of a dark cigar shaped vessel headed straight towards them. What they soon found out was that this sloop-of-war wa

Nov 25, 2024 • 44:49

John Henry: Steel Driving Man

John Henry: Steel Driving Man

This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired on March 5, 2021.When the Civil War drew to a close, the United States’ railway networks, particularly those in the Southern states, were in shambles. During the Reconstruction era, the rehabilitation of the southern rails and expansion of transcontinental railroads became a major undertaking, and as the importance of the railroad rose.In the three decades after the Civil War over 170,000 miles of track were added to America’s railway sys

Nov 18, 2024 • 22:29

Introducing: Sightings

Introducing: Sightings

Have you ever felt a chill down your spine that you couldn't explain, seen a fleeting shadow in the corner of your vision, or heard a whisper on the wind that seemed just a little too clear? Well, you aren’t alone, and I have just the podcast for you. Sightings is a new series that invites you inside the world’s most mysterious unexplained events, from epic encounters with legendary creatures, to spine-tingling bumps in the night that I guarantee you’ve never heard before.From the secre

Nov 14, 2024 • 43:13

Listener Tales, Volume Two

Listener Tales, Volume Two

This week we are going back to you & telling your listener-submitted stories! Tales include an ominous Tarot card reading down in New Orleans, a not-so-hitchhiking spirit, and a curse warnin' MeeMaw.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: Southe

Nov 11, 2024 • 30:12

Hotel Brunswick's Phantom Harpist

Hotel Brunswick's Phantom Harpist

On August 23, 1882 Italian harpist Antonio “Tony” Caseletta drowned in a sailing accident on the Cape Fear river, leaving behind a wife and child. His body was then buried in the Old Smithville Cemetery; however, many claim that his spirit continues to play his beloved instrument in the beautiful seaside mansion that once served as the Hotel Brunswick in historic Southport, North Carolina.Listen to Kirsten Agresta Copely on Spotify today!Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patre

Nov 4, 2024 • 27:16

Legend of the Richmond Vampire

Legend of the Richmond Vampire

Legend claims that after the Church Hill Tunnel collapsed in 1925, a bloody creature with sharp teeth and decomposing skin appeared in the darkness before quickly escaping to the nearby Hollywood Cemetery, There, the creature that has since become known as the Richmond Vampire, disappeared into now-infamous W.W. Pool mausoleum that it had purportedly made its home.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.

Oct 31, 2024 • 33:00

The Weeping Arches of Cedar Grove | Campfire Tales

The Weeping Arches of Cedar Grove | Campfire Tales

A historic cemetery in New Bern, North Carolina is the site of an old legend that claims the beautiful arches over its entranceway purportedly weep for the dead.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Pod

Oct 30, 2024 • 6:19

White Lady of the Natural Steps | Campfire Tales

White Lady of the Natural Steps | Campfire Tales

A unique natural formation on the banks of the Arkansas River is said to be home to the spirit of a lady in white.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruptio

Oct 29, 2024 • 8:02

Spirits of Soules Chapel Cemetery | Campfire Tales

Spirits of Soules Chapel Cemetery | Campfire Tales

One of Kentucky's most notorious cemeteries sits decaying just outside of the town of Sommerset..This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with So

Oct 28, 2024 • 6:53

The Black Dog of the Blue Ridge | Campfire Tales

The Black Dog of the Blue Ridge | Campfire Tales

According to a legend told in 1907, a holler out in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains was once haunted by the spirit of man's best friend.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: Histo

Oct 27, 2024 • 8:01

The Devil's Chair of Cassadaga | Campfire Tales

The Devil's Chair of Cassadaga | Campfire Tales

The Lake Helen Cemetery in Cassadaga, Florida is home to a unique landmark believed to give visitors the ability to summon the devil himself.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History:

Oct 26, 2024 • 8:10

The Jacksonboro Ghost Light | Campfire Tales

The Jacksonboro Ghost Light | Campfire Tales

Jacksonboro, South Carolina is home to an old legend that claims the spirit of a heartbroken father continues to wander an old dark road outside of town in search of his missing daughter.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern G

Oct 25, 2024 • 8:27

Heartbroken Spirit of the Sorority House | Campfire Tales

Heartbroken Spirit of the Sorority House | Campfire Tales

The University of Georgia in Athens is old enough to have more than its fair share of ghost stories, but the most infamous is the purported haunting of a historic sorority house.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Pre

Oct 24, 2024 • 9:15

The Bell Witch: A Special Unspookable Crossover!

The Bell Witch: A Special Unspookable Crossover!

What comes to mind when you hear the term "ghost story"? For many Americans, if you don't think of the haunting of the Bell family of Tennessee, you're surely thinking of one of the dozens of stories inspired by this tale. What is it about this chilling legend that still has us talking over 200 years later? Join us as we delve into The Bell Witch, one of America's most iconic ghost stories, on this special crossover episode of Southern Gothic and Unspookable.Hosts: Elise Parisian and Br

Oct 24, 2024 • 30:49

Voices in the Mine | Campfire Tales

Voices in the Mine | Campfire Tales

According to prolific folklorist Nancy Roberts, the now-closed copper mine in Ducktown, Tennesse is home to a century-old piece of lore.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: Histo

Oct 23, 2024 • 9:43

The Witch of Hinds Road | Campfire Tales

The Witch of Hinds Road | Campfire Tales

Just outside the town of Gadsden, Alabama, is a lonely gravel road believed to be haunted by the spirit of a vengeful witch who was purportedly murdered there over a century ago. This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Pr

Oct 22, 2024 • 9:27

Legend of the Devil's Toy Box | Campfire Tales

Legend of the Devil's Toy Box | Campfire Tales

Folks up in Northern Louisiana claim that there's an old shack somewhere out in the country that is known as the Devil's Toy Box, a place where visitors who go inside go mad!This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium

Oct 21, 2024 • 7:02

Screaming Jenny's Horrible Death | Campfire Tales

Screaming Jenny's Horrible Death | Campfire Tales

The old railroad tracks near Harper's Ferry, West Virginia are believed to be the place where a truly horrifying and heartbreaking spirit roams.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into Histor

Oct 20, 2024 • 11:01

Three-Legged Lady Road | Campfire Tales

Three-Legged Lady Road | Campfire Tales

Folks from Columbus, Mississippi claim that there's something awful strange going on down at Nash Road, and anyone willing to follow a few simple steps might just find themselves coming face to face with the infamous three-legged lady.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More

Oct 19, 2024 • 9:07

Duke Mansion's Forbidden Love | Campfire Tales

Duke Mansion's Forbidden Love | Campfire Tales

Our third annual campfire tales series kicks off with a story of lost love down at the historic Duke Mansion in Charlotte, North Carolina. Legend says the spirit of Jon Avery still roams the halls of this elegant estate over a century after his death.This episode is sponsored by Incogni: Use promo code "southerngothic" to get an exclusive 60% off an annual plan at incogni.com/southerngothic.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Co

Oct 18, 2024 • 12:57

The Surrency Family Poltergeist

The Surrency Family Poltergeist

In October 1872, a small Georgia community was bursting with visitors and curiosity seekers in an attempt to discover the truth behind mysterious happenings at the family home of Allen Powell Surrency.In what many consider to be one of the most documented ghost story in American history, the Surrency family home seemingly became the epicenter of a destructive entity. From the benign—doors slammed open and closed and objects floated above the ground, to the life threatening—a child throw

Oct 14, 2024 • 31:58

Fear Daily: An All New Southern Gothic Media Production

Fear Daily: An All New Southern Gothic Media Production

If you're a fan of Southern Gothic, then check out our brand new audio fiction series Fear Daily!Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join us as we explore the ghost stories and supernatural encounters left on an old online bulletin board that continues to operate somewhere in an unknown part of the Pennsylvania Rust Belt - a time capsule of society's greatest fears. Written by Brennan

Oct 7, 2024 • 27:27

The Battletown Witch Festival w/ Annie Hamilton Emond

The Battletown Witch Festival w/ Annie Hamilton Emond

If you enjoyed our last full-length episode Legacy of the Battletown Witch and want to hear more about this year's Battletown Witch Festival, join Brandon as he sits down for a brief conversation with the festival's co-founder and chair Annie Hamilton Emond of Meade County Tourism.Make Plans to attend the Battletown Witch Festival today! When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Where: YMCA Camp Piomingo in Otter Creek Park of Brandenburg, Kentucky Cost: Free! VIP tickets are available at Bat

Oct 3, 2024 • 13:13

Legacy of the Battletown Witch

Legacy of the Battletown Witch

On Saturday, October 26th, Meade County, Kentucky, hosts its third annual Battletown Witch Festival, a family-friendly celebration inspired by one of the region’s most infamous local legends. This tale, passed down through generations of Battletown families, claims that a young woman buried in the old Elizabeth Daily Cemetery continues to haunt the hills and hollers after being unjustly killed for being a witch. Her name was Leah Smock, and while the lore may not be well-known outside o

Sep 30, 2024 • 52:23

The Thing in the White House

The Thing in the White House

On July 26, 1911, Major Archibald Butt, the military aide to President William Howard Taft, wrote to his sister-in-law about something rather odd that had been happening inside the walls of the White House for months: “My dear Clara, It seems that the White House is haunted."The Major then continues on to describe some of the interesting and eerie claims made members of the White House staff, folks who claim to have come into contact with an entity that has since become known simply as

Sep 23, 2024 • 36:27

The Ghost of Alice Riley

The Ghost of Alice Riley

According to local legend, visitors to Savannah’s Historic Wright Square have been known to encounter a young woman dressed in 18th-century style clothing. Some are said to have been approached and begged for their assistance in finding the woman’s lost son. Yet when folks begin to search the area, the girl disappears. Many believe this is the ghost of Alice Riley, the first woman executed in the colony of Georgia.Alice Riley arrived in the American Colonies in January of 1734 as an ind

Sep 16, 2024 • 49:14

Join Us Live in Nashville: October 17, 2024

Join Us Live in Nashville: October 17, 2024

Y'all we're going live with a little good old-fashioned storytelling on Thursday, October 17th in Nashville, Tennessee!Prepare for an unforgettable night as Brandon Schexnayder, the voice behind the popular podcast Southern Gothic, takes the stage to weave eerie ghost stories from the haunted South. This is not just a show—it's an intimate, spine-tingling journey into the darkest corners of Southern history.With limited seating to create a truly personal and immersive experience, Brando

Sep 12, 2024 • 30:55

Ghost Ship of the Outer Banks

Ghost Ship of the Outer Banks

On the morning of January 31, 1921, Surfman C.P. Brady of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Cape Hatteras Station No. 183 stood watch over the treacherous waters of the "Graveyard of the Atlantic." His early morning shift, had been uneventful until the mist began to lift around 6:30. What appeared before him was chilling: a massive, five-masted schooner, sails still raised, had run aground on the Outer Diamond Shoals. Its name was the Carroll A. Deering. But if this sight wasn't strange enough, wh

Sep 9, 2024 • 39:27

Spirits of Sloss Furnaces

Spirits of Sloss Furnaces

Southern Gothic: Live in Nashville is happening on October 17, 2024... be sure to get your tickets now!!Built in 1881, Sloss Furnaces was the first of many blast furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama to manufacture pig iron. The furnaces aided in catalyzing an Industrial Revolution in the postwar south. It was in Alabama, that the iron industry took off, providing the rest of the country with the material necessary to build everything from country bridges to the first skyscrapers.But this luc

Sep 2, 2024 • 26:52

Return of the Red Lady

Return of the Red Lady

There's been some pretty big changes to a classic story! Join us as we explore a classic Alabama ghost story that claims an old dormitory on the campus of Huntingdon College is haunted by the spirit of a former student....but that ain't all! We also had a chance to chat with Dr. Anthony Leigh, the current president of Huntingdon College. Dr. Leigh discusses a little bit of the college's history, the legacy of storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham, and of course the Red Lady herself.This ep

Aug 26, 2024 • 53:57

The Witch of Mansfield: Phebe Wise w/ Mark S. Jordan | Most Notorious!

The Witch of Mansfield: Phebe Wise w/ Mark S. Jordan | Most Notorious!

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.Follow Most Notorious! on your favorite podcasting app today! Learn more about your ad choice

Aug 19, 2024 • 1:09:35

Pensacola's Haunted Lighthouse

Pensacola's Haunted Lighthouse

For almost two centuries, the Pensacola lighthouse has stood overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay guiding generations of mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Mexico; but over the last few decades, this historic maritime landmark has become notorious for the purported spirits believed to call it home.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premiu

Aug 12, 2024 • 39:51

Listener Tales, Volume One

Listener Tales, Volume One

This week we flip the script and present a handful of tales told to us by your fellow listerners.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMed

Aug 5, 2024 • 34:21

Trapped Underwater in the Nickajack Cave

Trapped Underwater in the Nickajack Cave

Just west of Chattanooga, Tennessee is the Nickajack Cave, a historic natural wonder flooded in 1967 due to the construction of the Nickajam Dam. Carved by the Tennessee River over millennia, the cave has a rich history filled with tales of the Chickamauga, Confederate soldiers, and even the notorious Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Today the cave is a wildlife refuge for a colony of endangered bats, but back in 1992, after it was shut off to the public for this purpose, a man named David Gant dared

Jul 29, 2024 • 38:19

Robert Johnson's Final Resting Place | Minisode

Robert Johnson's Final Resting Place | Minisode

In our most recent episode, we explored the life and legend of Robert Johnsons; however, there is one mystery that we left out! For over fifty years after his death, no one knew exactly where Robert Johnson was buried, and as a result, there are now three cemeteries that feature memorials to the blues legend. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podca

Jul 22, 2024 • 12:46

Robert Johnson's Deal With the Devil

Robert Johnson's Deal With the Devil

In 1931, Robert Johnson walked into a juke joint in Banks, Mississippi with a guitar strapped to his back. Only a little less than a year before he mysteriously disappeared from the Delta after being teased for his lack of musicianship. But now Robert Johnson was back and he was ready to take the stage and show everyone in that juke what he could do, displaying a musical mastery that left everyone shocked. From that day on, the legend of Robert Johnson has become one of the most notorio

Jul 15, 2024 • 52:21

The Old Carrollton Jail Hauntings

The Old Carrollton Jail Hauntings

On Saturday, October 21, 1899 the New Orleans Times-Democrat ran an article under the headline: “Real Ghost Story. The Old Carrollton Jail Said to be Haunted.” Through the use of the exact words of police officers, the article chronicled eerie occurrences at the local jail. But while many of the police officers who served at the Carrollton Jail stated that they didn’t believe in ghosts, most agreed that the strange things happening there seemed to defy rational explanation; and over time, everyo

Jul 8, 2024 • 40:57

The Death of Alexander Hamilton | History Daily

The Death of Alexander Hamilton | History Daily

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day a

Jul 1, 2024 • 23:13

Samuel Jocelyn's Restless Spirit

Samuel Jocelyn's Restless Spirit

It was a chilly evening in April of 1810 when Alexander Hostler sat alone in his room with a single candle flickering in the darkness. Only days before, Hostler’s lifelong friend Samuel Jocelyn, Jr. had been found dead, leaving the young man absolutely devastated. But on this particular night, his suffering was interrupted by the sound of a voice calling to him from the stillness– a voice all too familiar.Join us as we explore the lore behind this classic Wilmington, North Carolina lege

Jun 24, 2024 • 32:14

Kentucky Justice for Verna Garr Taylor | Minisode

Kentucky Justice for Verna Garr Taylor | Minisode

On November 6, 1936 Verna Garr Taylor was found in a ditch on a rural road in Kentucky with a bullet hole through her chest. Suspicion immediately fell on her purported fiancé Henry Denhardt. The former Kentucky politician claimed Verna had committed suicide, but the evidence suggested otherwise, leading to one of the most sensational court cases in the history of the state.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More

Jun 17, 2024 • 15:07

The Lore of Louisville's Seelbach Hotel

The Lore of Louisville's Seelbach Hotel

Since its grand opening on May 1, 1905, the Seelbach Hotel has stood as one of Louisville, Kentucky's most lavish and luxurious establishments. It has hosted an array of notable figures, from U.S. Presidents and legendary actors to notorious bootleggers and mobsters. As a result, the hotel is steeped in lore, with some claiming it was here that F. Scott Fitzgerald first encountered the inspiration for Jay Gatsby in the underground Rathskeller barroom, while others say Al Capone used the

Jun 10, 2024 • 39:32

The Witch of Pungo

The Witch of Pungo

"The Witch of Pungo" Originally Aired in June 2022On Wednesday, July 10, 1706, scores of people arrived at what is now known as Witch Duck Point on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia. They were there to witness a unique but brutal legal proceeding that would never again be carried out in the colony of Virginia– the trial of forty-six-year-old Grace Sherwood by ducking.It is unknown exactly what happened when she hit the water, but what was clear to the folks who came that day was that Grac

Jun 3, 2024 • 37:04

Introducing: The Burden

Introducing: The Burden

Detective Louis N. Scarcella was a legendary figure in New York City during the '90s. In a city overrun with violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. But the story changed when a group of convicted murderers-turned-jailhouse lawyers made a startling discovery that linked all their cases: Scarcella was the cop who helped put many of them away. They made a vow: Take down Scarcella. And with the help of a relentless New York Times reporter, they did ju

May 27, 2024 • 18:02

The Curious Case of Knox Martin

The Curious Case of Knox Martin

On March 28, 1869, Knox Martin was hanged for murdering John and Elizabeth Wittenmeier in their Nashville home. Curiously, only several days prior, Martin had made a deal with local physicians to sell his body to them for experimenting following the execution-- experimentation that looked an awful lot like something out Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium

May 20, 2024 • 37:14

Tennessee's Coal Creek War | Minisode

Tennessee's Coal Creek War | Minisode

In 1891, miners in the Coal Creek Valley, the most lucrative mining region in the state of Tennessee, decided they were tired of being replaced by convict labor and were going to do something about it. So on the night of July 14th, 300 men, armed to the teeth, descended upon the stockade in Briceville where the convicts were housed, took control, and proceeded to send the prisoners back east to Knoxville on a train. It was not only a brazen display of defiance against the coal companies, but als

May 13, 2024 • 13:14

The Banner Mine Explosion of 1911

The Banner Mine Explosion of 1911

The Banner Mine explosion of April 8, 1911, in Alabama claimed the lives of 128 men, predominantly African American prisoners leased to the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company by the state. This devastating event underscored the dire conditions of convict-lease labor, a system exploiting carefully tailored laws to target black men for profit-driven incarceration. Despite the tragedy, reforms to address the systemic injustices perpetuated by this exploitative practice were not made in Alabam

May 6, 2024 • 31:16

The Portsmouth Poltergeist | Minisode

The Portsmouth Poltergeist | Minisode

In September 1962, Mr. and Mrs. Daughtery, an elderly couple residing in Portsmouth, Virginia, along with their great-great-grandson Cleveland Harmon, found themselves at the center of inexplicable occurrences. Within their home, objects began moving on their own, and furniture inexplicably flew about, leaving no rational explanation for the chaos. As news of the bizarre happenings spread, curious onlookers and psychic investigators from far and wide converged on the Daughtery residence

Apr 29, 2024 • 14:57

Fire at the Cahill Mansion

Fire at the Cahill Mansion

At 1:20 pm on Saturday, July 19, 1970, a fire broke out in an abandoned home in Hadsboro, Mississippi, that was well known throughout the community as haunted. But what made the incident so unbelievable wasn't necessarily the claim of spirits there, but rather the fact a psychic had foretold of the Cahill House's fiery demise less than a year prior.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium

Apr 22, 2024 • 29:01

Introducing: Historical Blindness

Introducing: Historical Blindness

Historical Blindness is a podcast about history’s myths, mysteries, and misconceptions. By examining cases of outrageous hoaxes, pernicious conspiracy theory, mass delusion, baffling mysteries and unreliable historiography, host Nathaniel Lloyd searches for insights into modern religious belief and political culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2024 • 44:08

Mystery of the Atlanta Blood House

Mystery of the Atlanta Blood House

On Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 77-year-old Minnie Clyde Winston stepped out of her bathtub onto the tile floor and felt something sticky under her foot. Holding a towel, she looked down and discovered she was standing in a small puddle of red liquid—a substance that would later be identified as human blood. But if that wasn't alarming enough, Minnie and her husband Willie soon found instances of blood spatter like this in almost every room of their house. As disturbing as this must have

Apr 8, 2024 • 31:36

Massacre at the Sultan's Palace

Massacre at the Sultan's Palace

“Blood Seeped Under the Door, Down the Steps, and into the Street…”On the corner of Orleans Avenue and Dauphine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is a stately three-and-a-half-story mansion that is said to be the site of a massacre so significant that blood flowed from the building and into the street.It is the tale of a mysterious Turkish gentleman, perhaps even the brother of a Sultan, who arrived in New Orleans, threw wild parties, and was then viciously murdered.But is thi

Apr 1, 2024 • 33:50

The Chapel Hill Ghost Light

The Chapel Hill Ghost Light

For almost a century, folks who dare head out to the old L&N train tracks at night, on the edge of the small town of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, have found themselves face-to-face with a strange ball of light that eerily bounces down the line. Some say the light is the spirit of a headless railroad worker, others a murdered woman, but no matter what has caused it, hundreds have purportedly witnessed the strange phenomenon.Additional Resources for This Episode: Tennessee Ghosts and Legen

Mar 25, 2024 • 31:02

Where is Mamie Thurman Buried? | Minisode

Where is Mamie Thurman Buried? | Minisode

In our recent episode Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit, we explored the unsolved murder of a woman whose spirit purportedly haunts 22 Mine Road, just outside of Logan, West Virginia; however, there is one mystery that we didn't discuss-- the place where Mamie Thurman was buried. So this week's minisode does exactly that.Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More  Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Pr

Mar 18, 2024 • 10:45

Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit

Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit

Head southwest out of Logan, West Virginia and you’ll end up on an isolated strip of road up in the Appalachian Mountains where folks claim the spirit of a lady in white has been hitchhiking with coal drivers for almost a century. The tale isn’t that much different than others seen in ghost stories all over the world, but here on 22 Mine Road, folks know exactly who the specter is– a woman named Mamie Thruman, who was murdered and left here in the mountains almost a century ago. Tragica

Mar 11, 2024 • 34:03

Listen Now: Even the Royals

Listen Now: Even the Royals

Admit it: you’re obsessed with royal families – watching them, gossiping about them, wanting to be them. It’s the stuff of fantasy. But for real-life royals, the crown jewels can be more like shiny handcuffs. There are expectations and rules – and if you break them, the consequences are big and very public. And there are royal families and wild royal tales from around the world and throughout history that you have never heard before. Even the Royals is a new podcast from Wondery that ta

Feb 22, 2024 • 8:03

Legend of the Female Stranger

Legend of the Female Stranger

In 1816 a mysterious couple arrived in Alexandria, Virginia and isolated themselves in Room Number 8 at the now historic Gadsby’s Tavern. Unfortunately, the young woman was deathly ill and despite receiving assistance from a local doctor, she passed away. After burying his supposed wife, the man then disappeared, but the headstone he purchased for her remains, complete with an eerie inscription that has fueled centuries of speculation surrounding the mystery as to the identity of that p

Feb 19, 2024 • 29:08

The Enduring Mystery of Theodosia Burr Alston

The Enduring Mystery of Theodosia Burr Alston

Theodosia Burr Alston was a pioneer for early American women and was celebrated for her education and intellectual achievements, but to this day many remember her for her mysterious disappearance. On December 31, 1812, the daughter of notorious politician Aaron Burr, boarded a schooner headed for New York, but the ship never arrived. Key Highlights The political ambitions and rivalries that led Aaron Burr to exile. Educational achievements and intellect of Theodosia Burr. Theodosia’s marriage

Feb 5, 2024 • 37:35

Shadows of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Shadows of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

Constructed between 1858 and 1881, the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was initially a symbol of progressive treatment for the mentally ill, based on the philosophy and designs of Thomas Story Kirkbride. With an emphasis on therapeutic sunlight, fresh air, and humane treatment, it promised a new dawn in psychiatric care; however, as decades passed, the asylum became a harrowing example of the system's failure. Overcrowding, poor living conditions, and the implementation of barbaric treat

Jan 29, 2024 • 32:56

Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic

Listen Now - Dr. Death: Bad Magic

When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, mag

Jan 22, 2024 • 6:01

Unraveling the Mystery of Pink Lizzie

Unraveling the Mystery of Pink Lizzie

In 1871, Clara Robertson’s life was forever altered by an encounter with a ghost. The blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl witnessed a haunting vision of a transparent, emaciated young girl in a tattered pink dress while practicing piano upstairs at the Brinkley Female College in Memphis, Tennessee. The sensational series of events that followed was widely covered in the media of the day, causing a frenzy in town and making the tale of Pink Lizzie one of the most infamous hauntings in Memphis

Jan 15, 2024 • 33:20

The Horrors of Andersonville Prison

The Horrors of Andersonville Prison

Andersonville Prison, officially known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the American Civil War, operating from February 1864 to April 1865 near Andersonville, Georgia. Notorious for its horrific conditions and high mortality rate, it was designed for 10,000 prisoners but held over 32,000 at its peak, leading to severe overcrowding. The prisoners endured appalling conditions with inadequate shelter, contaminated water, insufficient food, and rampant disease.

Jan 8, 2024 • 33:20

The Tragic Death of Julia Legare

The Tragic Death of Julia Legare

The legend of Julia Legare has been passed down for generations, likely due to the fact that it brings into focus a far-reaching human anxiety, the fear of being buried alive.In 1852, while visiting her relatives at their home in Ediso Island, South Carolina, 22-year-old Julia Legare fell ill. Her diagnosis was not good, Julia had been struck with diphtheria and there was little that they could do for her. Eventually, Julia just slipped further away deep into a coma, and after many days

Jan 1, 2024 • 28:00

A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas

A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas

Happy Holidays Y'all! In honor of Christmas, we're bringing you a couple of old, spooky Victorian tales courtesy of our friend Amanda Woomer's book A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas: Twelve Ghost Stories, Six Victorian Recipes.Want to hear Brandon read more of these tales? Join us over on Patreon to view a reading of all twelve of these Very Frightful Tales! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2023 • 47:06

Legend of the North Island Lighthouse

Legend of the North Island Lighthouse

The North Island Lighthouse sits just across Winyah Bay from Georgetown, South Carolina. For over two hundred years it guided ships safely into port, but according to local lore the apparition of one of the old lighthouse keeper's daughters has been said to appear to sailors to warn them of impending storms.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: ht

Dec 18, 2023 • 27:23

Introducing: Our True Crime Podcast

Introducing: Our True Crime Podcast

Our True Crime Podcast focuses on bizarre, lesser-known crime cases from around the globe delivered with respect, a bit of humor, and a smidge of song. Everything you’ve come to love from Jen and Cam.Listen now: https://pod.link/1404686511 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 2:56

The Many Mysteries of Rocky Hill Castle

The Many Mysteries of Rocky Hill Castle

Rocky Hill Castle, once a majestic plantation house in Alabama, now stands only as a memory, shrouded in tragic history and chilling tales of the paranormal. Built between 1858 and 1861 by Colonel James Edmonds Saunders, the mansion was a marvel of its time, showcasing a unique blend of Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles, but today its legacy lives on through the folklore surrounding it.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern

Dec 7, 2023 • 32:10

The Tragic Fire at the Winecoff Hotel

The Tragic Fire at the Winecoff Hotel

The Winecoff Hotel was once a one of Atlanta's most luxurious hotels, not only known for its elegant accommodations and convenient location, but also its infamous designation as "absolutely fireproof." However, on the morning of December 7, 1946, a fire broke out, and the Winecoff became the site of the deadliest hotel fire in American history. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGoth

Nov 20, 2023 • 33:21

Introducing: History Uncovered

Introducing: History Uncovered

History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2023 • 51:12

The Devil's Mansion

The Devil's Mansion

According to legend, sometime back around the 1820’s, the Devil decided to make the Crescent City his home and so for years folks claimed that if you stopped in front of the mansion at 1319 St. Charles Avenue around sunset and looked up at the top of the front gable, the Prince of Darkness would be standing there, “grinning and twisting his evil lips, his eyes keen as needles and his sharp little horns quite visible.” Today the Devil's Mansion is no longer there, but its reputation has

Nov 6, 2023 • 31:35

Haunts of Arkansas's Old State House

Haunts of Arkansas's Old State House

The Arkansas Old State House Museum is the oldest standing state capitol building west of the Mississippi River. Since 1833, the building has witnessed many of the most important events in Arkansas history, but according to some who visit the property, echoes from that past remain in forms that visitors don’t quite expect. In fact, some even claim that the apparition of a man still wanders the Old State House of Representative Chambers almost two hundred years after he was expelled for

Oct 31, 2023 • 32:23

Headless Woman of New Orleans | Campfire Stories

Headless Woman of New Orleans | Campfire Stories

In 1927, a fire broke out at the house on the corner of Josephine and Rousseau Streets. It was a two-story family home, built in 1840 by Charles Vesey for his new wife Alice; but, as the flames engulfed the historic building, a witness claimed to see a chilling apparition standing on the staircase unfettered by the blaze. It was the spirit of a woman wearing a black skirt and a blue gingham apron– a woman without a head.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Jo

Oct 30, 2023 • 12:00

Peggy Buck of Wilkes County | Campfire Stories

Peggy Buck of Wilkes County | Campfire Stories

According to local legend, sometime around 1780 a young woman from near Purlear, North Carolina was forced to make a difficult decision to save her newborn child-- a horrific decision that has led to a now infamous urban legend.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @So

Oct 29, 2023 • 8:46

Sylvia's Snooty Ghost | Campfire Stories

Sylvia's Snooty Ghost | Campfire Stories

In 1876, Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Hunt purchased an antebellum home in Eatonton, Georgia, and named it Panola Hall; but, it wasn’t long after the couple moved into their new mansion, that they realized there was something different about it-- it was haunted by a spirit they endearingly called Sylvia.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinter

Oct 28, 2023 • 9:05

The Devil’s Hole of Boone County | Campfire Stories

The Devil’s Hole of Boone County | Campfire Stories

It is said that sometime in the 19th century, a man discovered a cave on his land near the small Arksnas community of Self, but after bravely entering the dark cavern he discovered that something was living inside-- something with a horrific hiss that sounded as if it was some type of reptile. Could this cave be the home of the infamous Gow-Row of Arkansas?Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Mer

Oct 27, 2023 • 8:31

Egypt Plantation's Lady in Red | Campfire Stories

Egypt Plantation's Lady in Red | Campfire Stories

In May of 1969 a backhoe was digging a septic system on a property down in Mississippi when it unearthed a unique cast-iron coffin, complete with a glass window, and the perfectly preserved body of woman who was likely buried a century prior. But who was this mysterious individual?Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothi

Oct 26, 2023 • 8:22

Legend of the Third Eye Man | Campfire Stories

Legend of the Third Eye Man | Campfire Stories

According to generations of students at the University of South Carolina, a mysterious human-like figure resides underground in the two-century-old tunnel system below the city of Columbia-- a creature known as the Third Eye Man. Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @So

Oct 25, 2023 • 8:12

The Mystery of Spook Hill | Campfire Stories

The Mystery of Spook Hill | Campfire Stories

For over 70 years, tourists have made their way down the backroads of Lake Wales, Florida to experience something truly unique, a spot where the laws of nature don't seem to be in charge. It is a roadside attraction known as Spook Hill.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instag

Oct 24, 2023 • 9:34

Roanoke's Woman in Black | Campfire Stories

Roanoke's Woman in Black | Campfire Stories

In March of 1902, a mysterious entity kept the men of Roanoke, Virginia in a state of panic when each and every night it would appear to an individual and follow them home... until one day, it just disappeared.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia

Oct 23, 2023 • 8:39

Listen Now: New Podcast “Ghost Story”

Listen Now: New Podcast “Ghost Story”

Tristan Redman is a journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom – weirder than normal. When, years later, he discovers subsequent occupants of his family home say they have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. It just so happens that the house Tristan grew up in is right next door to the house where his wife’s great grandmother, Naomi Dancy, was murdered – killed by two gunshots to the face. Could there be a connecti

Oct 23, 2023 • 9:49

Deer Island's Stranded Spirits | Campfire Stories

Deer Island's Stranded Spirits | Campfire Stories

Deer Island is a beautiful 400-acre island located just off the coast of Biloxi, Mississippi, but according to century-old lore, this exquisite natural landmark is also haunted by several spirits who may have been stranded here over two hundred years ago.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @Souther

Oct 22, 2023 • 9:28

Weeping Woman of West Virginia | Campfire Stories

Weeping Woman of West Virginia | Campfire Stories

The Riverview Cemetery of Parkersburg, West Virginia is one of the most beautiful and historic cemeteries in the state, but most know of the old burying ground due the presence of a melancholy statue with purportedly supernatural powers. It is known simply as the "Weeping Woman."Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothic

Oct 21, 2023 • 8:05

The Greenbrier Ghost Bride | Campfire Stories

The Greenbrier Ghost Bride | Campfire Stories

The Greenbrier Restaurant is one of the nicest places to get a steak out in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, but according to local legend, it is haunted by the spirit of a woman who died here when the building was nothing more than a lonely lodge up in the mountains.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @Sout

Oct 20, 2023 • 8:50

Ghost Train of Iredell County | Campfire Stories

Ghost Train of Iredell County | Campfire Stories

The Bostian Bridge is a sixty-foot-high arch bridge made of brick and stone, built back in 1858 for the Western North Carolina Railroad to cross Third Creek just outside of Statesville, North Carolina. While the bridge is still in use today, according to local lore, some of the trains that travel across this historic bridge aren't always what they seem.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch S

Oct 19, 2023 • 10:34

The Apparitions of Maple Hill Park | Campfire Stories

The Apparitions of Maple Hill Park | Campfire Stories

Huntsville’s historic Maple Hill Cemetery is not only one of the largest but also the oldest cemetery in the state. Founded on two acres back in 1822, it now includes over 80,000 burials covering almost 100 acres of land. Yet in spite of the fact that this graveyard is the final resting place for so many souls, there are relatively few hauntings of note; and those that have been recorded pale in comparison to the haunted reputation of this one location that is connected to the cemetery–

Oct 18, 2023 • 10:15

Introducing: Pirate History

Introducing: Pirate History

The Pirate History Podcast is a show about the real men and women of the Golden Age of Piracy. We cut through the mythology and romanticism to examine why these regular people chose to become Villains of All Nations. There's plenty of exploration, swashbuckling adventure, big characters, and drama but we'll also discuss the politics, religion, and economic factors that defined the pirates. Did you know that pirates fueled a worldwide black market in exotic birds? Or that they played a k

Oct 16, 2023 • 36:45

The Spirits of Poogan's Porch | Minisode

The Spirits of Poogan's Porch | Minisode

Poogan’s Porch is one of Charleston’s most beloved restaurants, but it doesn’t just claim to have the city’s best shrimp and grits, it also claims to be its most haunted. Join us in this week’s minisode as we explore the spirits who purportedly haunt this building– one of whom might just try and steal some of your dinner!If you're in Charleston, SC then be sure to book a tour with Mike Brown of Pleasing Terrors & tell him we sent you!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Pat

Oct 12, 2023 • 11:15

The Forbidden Love of Annabel Lee

The Forbidden Love of Annabel Lee

For decades, visitors to Charleston, SC's Unitarian Church Cemetery have claimed to encounter the ghostly figure of a beautiful woman, who appears to wander the overgrown graveyard in mourning for a lost love. However, local legend weaves a unique narrative: this is not just an ordinary heartbroken soul; she is none other than the infamous Annabelle Lee, the very muse of Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem, which was published just days after his passing. As the story goes, their fateful en

Oct 9, 2023 • 49:34

The Franklin Masonic Hall

The Franklin Masonic Hall

For the first time in years, the historic Franklin Masonic Hall will be open to the public for three nights in October! Join us as we explore the history of this haunted building that has been at the center of this Southern community for two hundred years.Book a tour at FranlkinWalkingTours.com and use code GOTHIC10 for 10% off any event during October.Brandon will be leading the Grim & Ghostly Tour through Franklin, Tennessee at 7:00 & 8:45 PM on October 7, 14, 21, & 28.Hau

Oct 2, 2023 • 28:44

Aquia Church's Haunted Past

Aquia Church's Haunted Past

Walking through the doors of the Old Aquia Church is like stepping back in time. Built back in the 1750’s, the Aquia Church once counted American founding fathers like Thomas Jefferson and George Mason among its members, boasting a rich history; but that history is frequently overshadowed by some of the tragedies along the way– one of which seems to be the source for a local legend that claims the Aquia Church is one of the most haunted places of worship in the country.Thanks HelloFresh

Sep 25, 2023 • 36:12

Intoducing: The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

Intoducing: The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

The Constant is a History of Getting Things Wrong. Every other Tuesday they look at the accidents, mistakes and bad ideas that helped misshape our world. Like the breakfast cereal magnate who spent his fortune dynamiting the sky, or Marie Antoinette’s hypnotist, or the mobster who tried to escape prison through resurrection.Follow The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong on your favorite podcast app today: https://podfollow.com/1321926387 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m

Sep 18, 2023 • 1:26:35

The Boy Named Bobby Dunbar

The Boy Named Bobby Dunbar

On August 23, 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar went missing while his family was on a fishing trip at Swayze Lake in Louisiana. An eight-month search ensued, but the boy was eventually found in Mississippi– at least that’s what the Dunbars believed. Join us as we dive into one of the most well-known missing person cases in the history of the American South.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merc

Sep 11, 2023 • 34:55

Railroad Bill | Minisode

Railroad Bill | Minisode

The ballad "Railroad Bill" dates back to the 19th century and has been performed and recorded by a number of artists over the years. The song is based on the exploits of Morris Slater, the real-life Railroad Bill-- a Black outlaw in the post-Reconstruction South who purportedly stole from the railroad and gave to the poor-- a "real-life" Robin Hood.Check out our Spotify Playlist of Railroad Songs, including The Ballad of Casey Jones, Railroad Bill, and John Henry's Hammer!Connect with S

Sep 4, 2023 • 14:00

The Ballad of Casey Jones

The Ballad of Casey Jones

In the early hours of April 30, 1900, railroad engineer Casey Jones made a quick decision to sacrifice his own life in an attempt to save those of the passengers on his train-- a decision that has cemented his legacy as one of the most iconic figures in American folklore.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Fa

Aug 28, 2023 • 33:40

Introducing: One Strange Thing

Introducing: One Strange Thing

This week we introduce you to One Strange Thing, a podcast that brings you some of the oddest stories from America's regional newspaper archives. And these tales all have something in common: they are entirely true, and feature elements that can't be explained by logic alone. In this preview, they explore how a mannequin with human hair became a doll, and lifelong companion and/or scapegoat, for an eccentric Floridian artist. The rest is (haunted? possessed?) history, and it’s exactly a

Aug 21, 2023 • 11:49

The Unsolved Murder of Ethel Allen

The Unsolved Murder of Ethel Allen

Ethel Allen was last seen alive at Jack’s Tavern in Rockledge, Florida on the night of November 17, 1934. Her body was discovered only several days later in an utterly horrific state, dumped in the Indian River Lagoon. Unfortunately, her killer was never brought to justice, but some say that her spirit still continues to haunt the establishment where she was last seen in life.Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/50gothic and use code 50gothic for 50% off plus free shipping!Connect wi

Aug 14, 2023 • 26:32

Tuberculosis in Mammoth Cave | Minisode

Tuberculosis in Mammoth Cave | Minisode

Last week we returned to the Mammoth Cave National Park to discuss the tragedy of Floyd Collins, but the death of the infamous explorer is far from the only dark tale in the cave. This week's minisode explores one of those tales, one in which a man named Dr. John Croghan attempted to use part of Mammoth as a sanitarium for people with tuberculosis.Y'all looking for bonus content? Head on over to Patreon and get some today!!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our New Facebook Group!

Aug 10, 2023 • 10:14

Tragedy in Sand Cave

Tragedy in Sand Cave

In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins discovered Sand Cave, not far from what would one day become Mammoth Cave National Park. Floyd, like many others in Kentucky cave country, had hoped to discover a cave of his own that he could profit from as a tourist attraction. Unfortunately, while attempting to uncover the secrets of his new found cave, Floyd Collins became trapped. The resulting rescue attempts fueled a media frenzy that stretched across the nation. Y'all looking for bonus content? Head o

Jul 31, 2023 • 36:08

Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum | Interview

Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum | Interview

Kathryn Tucker Windham was an American storyteller, author, photographer, folklorist, and journalist born and raised in Alabama. Of course if you've been listening to Southern Gothic you've probably heard us mention her before, after all, she's one of the most prolific Southern ghost story collectors we know of! Join us on this week's special episode as we talk to Kelly Gates Elmore, the curator of the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum at the Coastal Alabama Community College.Connect with t

Jul 24, 2023 • 38:17

The Boyington Oak Tree

The Boyington Oak Tree

A beautiful oak tree stands by the Church Street Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. According to legend, the tree has been there for almost two hundred years, and it is growing from the grave of a man who was hanged for murder-- a man who claimed he was innocent and that this tree would serve as evidence.Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/gothic50 and use code gothic50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook G

Jul 17, 2023 • 27:53

The Hoofprints of Bath

The Hoofprints of Bath

Just outside of Bath, North Carolina is a unique landmark that has puzzled folks for over two centuries-- a series of small depressions in the ground, known as the Hoofprints of Bath. According to legend, not only have these depressions been around for over two centuries but they are also the product of a legendary horse race with the devil. Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https:

Jul 6, 2023 • 26:23

Paranormal Podcast Special!

Paranormal Podcast Special!

Recently Southern Gothic took part in a special ghost story throwdown with a handful of other paranormal podcasters! Join us in this veritable grab bag of ghostly tales featuring these wonderful podcasts:Real Life Ghost StoriesHaunted HappenstanceThey're Not ShadowsYou Can See Me In the DarkThe Ghost Story Guys Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2023 • 1:00:25

Introducing: The Conspirators

Introducing: The Conspirators

The Conspirators is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Nate Hale, an entirely fictional identity, as he likes to tell everyone. In each episode, Nate tells you the stories from history your teacher never told you. He’s done episodes on serial killers, strange disappearances, unsolved mysteries, survival stories, horrific disasters and much more. Nate brings you each story in a single-person narrative, bringing to life the colorful characters and most despicable people from history. Be sure t

Jun 26, 2023 • 36:05

Creation of the Arlington National Cemetery

Creation of the Arlington National Cemetery

The Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 United States service members and their eligible family members, and the most well-known and highly esteemed national cemetery in the country. Yet few know of how this esteemed burial ground came to be; a result of overcrowding cemeteries during the Civil War, in a place that was seemingly chosen out of spite-- the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon S

Jun 20, 2023 • 35:56

The Crybaby Bridge of Anderson County | Minisode

The Crybaby Bridge of Anderson County | Minisode

If you travel southwest on High Shoals Road from Broadway Lake, near Anderson, South Carolina, you’ll cross a modern concrete bridge over Rocky River that was built back in 1987. But as you cross its hard not to notice that just to the west of you is the rusted, century-old iron structure that it was built to replace– a now infamous landmark in Anderson county known simply as the Crybaby Bridge.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group

Jun 14, 2023 • 9:08

Legend of Stuckey's Bridge

Legend of Stuckey's Bridge

On a lonely gravel road in Mississippi, 12 miles southwest of Meridian, is a dilapidated old truss bridge, no longer open to cars or traffic. It spans 112 feet, giving travelers access across the Chunky River, a short tributary of the Chicksasawhy River. This bridge, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, had been built to replace one erected by early settlers of the region in 1850 which give carriages and horseback travelers a Southwestern route in and out

Jun 7, 2023 • 24:06

Introducing: History Daily

Introducing: History Daily

On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history.Whether it’s to remember the tragedy of December 7th, 1941, the day “that will live in infamy,” or to celebrate that 20th day in July, 1969, when mankind reached the moon, History Daily is there to tell you the true stories of the people and events that shaped our world—one day a

May 29, 2023 • 42:50

The Chanting Friars of St. Catherine's Island

The Chanting Friars of St. Catherine's Island

St. Catherine's Island sits off the coast of Georgia, just fifty miles south of Savannah. This beautiful barrier island has served as a wildlife refuge for several decades, but its history is far darker than what anyone who has visited the island's serene forests and peaceful beaches could ever imagine. In 1597, it was the site of a violent rebellion that left several Spanish friars dead. According to legend, some believe that the echoes of those friars can still be heard chanting in th

May 24, 2023 • 29:50

Pearl Bryan's Gruesome Death

Pearl Bryan's Gruesome Death

It was a chilly February morning in 1896 when Johnny Hewling, a young farm worker, made a grisly discovery on the land of his employer, John Locke, near Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. Hewling had stumbled upon the remains of a woman who had been decapitated, and her head was nowhere to be found. The police were called in to investigate, and they soon discovered the identity of the victim, a young woman named Pearl Bryan. Over the following year, Pearl's murder and the subsequent trial of her kil

May 17, 2023 • 33:46

Southern Gothic Live!

Southern Gothic Live!

In October 2022, Brandon took to the stage of the haunted Palace Theatre for a night of ghost stories. Join us this week as we preview several of the stories from that night in anticipation of his appearance at the upcoming Haunted America Conference on June 22, 2023 in Alton, Illinois.Get your tickets now at GhostConference.net!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.souther

May 9, 2023 • 16:44

The Boo Hag of Gullah Culture

The Boo Hag of Gullah Culture

According to Gullah folklore, the swamps of the Lowcountry are home to a mythical creature who is said to sneak into the homes of its victims while they sleep and then suck the life force from their breath. The creature, known as the Boo Hag, is described as a large, hideous creature with no skin and glowing red eyes. It is said to be able to change its shape, making it difficult to track or identify. The Boo Hag is also said to be very strong and can easily overpower its victims. Join us as we

Apr 24, 2023 • 29:31

French Quarter Vampires: The Carter Brothers | Minisode

French Quarter Vampires: The Carter Brothers | Minisode

In 1932, a police officer encountered a woman frantically running down Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. She told him that she had just escaped from the home of a pair of brothers, who had attacked her, brought her home with them and tied her to a chair so that they could drink her blood. Their names were John and Wayne Carter. Join us as we explore the legend surrounding these French Quarter vampires.Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join

Apr 17, 2023 • 10:23

French Quarter Vampire: Jacque Saint Germain

French Quarter Vampire: Jacque Saint Germain

At the turn of the twentieth century, a mysterious man arrived in New Orleans from France. His name was Jacque Saint Germain, and he was both wealthy and handsome, exuding charm and intellect. He quickly became known amongst the high society in New Orleans for the elaborate parties he hosted at his home on Royal Street in the French Quarter. However, there was something peculiar about Saint Germain. He never seemed to eat in the presence of others, and he often regaled his guests with s

Apr 10, 2023 • 30:40

The Ghost Story Guys feat. Brandon Schexnayder

The Ghost Story Guys feat. Brandon Schexnayder

This week Southern Gothic is dark so we decided to share a recent episode of The Ghost Story Guys featuring Brandon! The podcast features true stories of the paranormal, told with humor, humanity, and just a pinch of skepticism and is hosted by Brennan Storr & Paul Bestall. If you enjoy the episode be sure to check them out and subscribe now!Help us out, by completing our listener survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwaveConnect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supp

Mar 31, 2023 • 2:02:52

The Baynard Mausoleum of Hilton Head Island

The Baynard Mausoleum of Hilton Head Island

The Baynard Mausoleum is the oldest surviving structure on Hilton Head Island, but eerily, the family once interred inside are no longer there. Now, after a century of vandalism and treasure hunters has taken its toll, we attempt to explore the local lore that has sprung up to give this unique tomb a romantic origin story.Help us out, by completing our listener survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwaveConnect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New Face

Mar 27, 2023 • 31:58

The Tragic End of the Steamboat Sultana

The Tragic End of the Steamboat Sultana

On April 27, 1865, tragedy struck the Steamboat Sultana, causing the worst maritime disaster in United States history. Overcrowded with former Confederate prisoners of war on their way home, the ship's boiler suddenly exploded, unleashing a catastrophic inferno that threatened the lives of everyone on board. Despite the magnitude of this disaster, it was overshadowed at the time by the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln just days prior. Join us as we delve into the heartbreaking

Feb 24, 2023 • 36:51

The Face in the Courthouse Window

The Face in the Courthouse Window

On this episode of Southern Gothic we will take you on a journey to the Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton, Alabama, where history and the supernatural collide. Built in 1877, this courthouse has seen its fair share of tumultuous times during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Today, visitors to the courthouse can still witness a chilling reminder of these troubled times - the ghostly image of a terrified man etched into a window by an unknown force - a man named Henry Wells. Jo

Feb 10, 2023 • 31:36

Mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights

Mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights

​​For hundreds of years, the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina have puzzled those who have encountered them. The lights, which appear over the Brown Mountain area, are often described as glowing orbs that move through the air. Some attribute the phenomenon to natural causes such as marsh gas or ball lightning, while others believe it could be related to ghost lights or even UFO activity. Despite numerous studies and investigations, the true cause of the Brown Mountain Lights remai

Jan 27, 2023 • 34:59

History of the Mausoleum (Minisode)

History of the Mausoleum (Minisode)

In 353 BCE, construction began on an elaborate structure meant to be the final resting place of Mausolus, a member of Persian royalty who ruled the small kingdom of Caria [Car-ia}. The immense temple-like tomb was built on a hill overlooking the city of Halicarnassus. While earthquakes would later destroy this grand monument in the 12th and 15th centuries, it earned the distinction of being considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and Mausolus’s name endured as the eponym for th

Jan 20, 2023 • 8:10

History of the Mausoleum | Minisode

History of the Mausoleum | Minisode

In 353 BCE, construction began on an elaborate structure meant to be the final resting place of Mausolus, a member of Persian royalty who ruled the small kingdom of Caria [Car-ia}. The immense temple-like tomb was built on a hill overlooking the city of Halicarnassus. While earthquakes would later destroy this grand monument in the 12th and 15th centuries, it earned the distinction of being considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and Mausolus’s name endured as the epon

Jan 20, 2023 • 9:40

Little Nina's Bleeding Mausoleum

Little Nina's Bleeding Mausoleum

Cleveland, Tennessee is home to a unique piece of local lore. Just behind St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is a beautiful white mausoleum where a young girl named Nina Craigmiles was buried. But according to legend, the white marble does not stay perfectly white for long, as the tomb purportedly bleeds.Little Nina was only seven years old when she was killed in a tragic buggy accident. While riding with her grandfather, the cart’s horse was spooked while at a railroad crossing, causing the b

Jan 13, 2023 • 30:32

The Notorious Storyville of New Orleans | Minisode

The Notorious Storyville of New Orleans | Minisode

In the early twentieth century, New Orleans Alderman Sidney Story promoted an ordinance to create a 38-block vice district that allowed legal sex work. Known by most as Storyville, this notorious red-light district not only helped New Orleans its reputation as a city of sin but also became an integral part of early Jazz.  This week's episode, The Notorious Storyville of New Orleans, is a companion to The Fiery Tomb of Josie Arlington. Listen to some of the music to come out of Storyvill

Jan 1, 2023 • 11:30

The Fiery Tomb of Josie Arlington

The Fiery Tomb of Josie Arlington

Josie Arlington, one of the most infamous Madams in New Orleans’ red-light district, Storyville was born Mary Anna Deubler to impoverished German immigrants in 1864. Theories abound as to exactly why or when Josie entered the world of sex work, but by at least the age of seventeen she was working in the brothels of New Orleans.Entrepreneurial in spirit, Josie worked to create a life greater than what she knew, first owning the ‘Chateau Lobrano,’ and then with the creation of Storyville

Dec 18, 2022 • 40:50

The Curse of Lorenzo Dow

The Curse of Lorenzo Dow

In 1952 the Georgia Historical Commission erected a marker to commemorate the ghost town of Jacksonboro, Georgia, that many believe met its fate as the result of a preacher’s curse.Established at the seat for Screven County in 1797, it would be gone within fifty years. Known as a rowdy, lawless pioneer town Jacksonboro, Georgia met its match in Lorenzo Dow, one of the country’s first ‘celebrity’ evangelists.  It was a community that balked at the thought they needed spiritual saving and

Dec 4, 2022 • 25:17

Horrors of the Crescent Hotel

Horrors of the Crescent Hotel

The Crescent Hotel was built in 1886 to take advantage of the supposed healing powers of the natural spring water found in the Ozark Mountains; however, the building's legacy isn't one of healing but instead one of incredible heartbreak and tragedy.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Purchase tickets for “True Crime Live!” on Saturday, December 3rd at the Pinkies Up Beer and Wine in Roswell, Georgia. Want to grab a copy of the Morbid Curious?Sign up for the

Nov 20, 2022 • 38:02

The Dancing Ghost of Grancer Harrison

The Dancing Ghost of Grancer Harrison

For decades, folks traveling along a long, lonely stretch of country road, just east of Kinston, Alabama have claimed to hear the faint sounds of a fiddle playing, or the tap tap tap of dancing feet off in the distance on Saturday Nights. But here’s the thing, these sounds, which seem as if they are coming from a lively party, are in fact emanating from an old, empty country cemetery. It’s said that those who hear this phantom music and dancing steps have had an encounter with one of Al

Oct 31, 2022 • 29:20

Campfire Tales: The Phantom Hitchhiker of Highway 365

Campfire Tales: The Phantom Hitchhiker of Highway 365

Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2022 • 7:10

Campfire Tales: Pilot Knob's Vengeful Spirit

Campfire Tales: Pilot Knob's Vengeful Spirit

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Oct 29, 2022 • 7:31

Campfire Tales: The Legend of Huggin' Molly

Campfire Tales: The Legend of Huggin' Molly

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Oct 28, 2022 • 7:05

Campfire Tales: Seven Devils Bridge

Campfire Tales: Seven Devils Bridge

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Oct 27, 2022 • 7:42

Campfire Tales: Cursed Pillar of Georgia

Campfire Tales: Cursed Pillar of Georgia

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Oct 26, 2022 • 7:03

Campfire Tales: Legend of the Dismal Swamp Hermit

Campfire Tales: Legend of the Dismal Swamp Hermit

Want to hear more about the history of the Great Dismal Swamp, check out our episode "Refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp"Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choi

Oct 25, 2022 • 8:49

Campfire Tales: The Specter of Skinflint

Campfire Tales: The Specter of Skinflint

Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022 • 7:56

Campfire Tales: The Bride of Taylortown

Campfire Tales: The Bride of Taylortown

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Oct 23, 2022 • 8:38

Campfire Tales: The Headless Woman of Burnt Bridge

Campfire Tales: The Headless Woman of Burnt Bridge

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Oct 22, 2022 • 8:04

Campfire Tales: Wiccademus & the Witch

Campfire Tales: Wiccademus & the Witch

On the eastern edge of Florida, just north of Jacksonville is Amelia Island, a beautiful tourist destination that boasts exquisite beaches, luxurious golf courses, and quaint bed and breakfasts. But the island is also home to a unique urban legend that claims a coven of witches once lived here, and their leader was in control of a vicious demon named Wiccademus.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Grou

Oct 21, 2022 • 7:30

Campfire Tales: General Davidson's Ghost

Campfire Tales: General Davidson's Ghost

Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022 • 7:38

Campfire Tales: Bud Mountain Fiddler

Campfire Tales: Bud Mountain Fiddler

Tonight's tale comes from the mountains of West Virginia, where folks say you can hear the disembodied sound of a fiddle playing over a century after a horrific accident killed the man who played it. Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Learn more ab

Oct 19, 2022 • 7:17

Campfire Tales: The Clouston Bride

Campfire Tales: The Clouston Bride

Y'all, Halloween is around the corner so we've got an extra special series for you... 13 nights of spooky campfire tales!! Join us tonight to hear the tale of the infamous Clouston Bride of Franklin, Tennessee!Book a tour with Franklin Walking Tours. Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Join our New Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @Souther

Oct 18, 2022 • 7:27

Mystery of the Wizard Clip

Mystery of the Wizard Clip

The village of Middleway, West Virginia, is a community with a population of less than 500 people. Though the area was first settled back in the early 18th century, it has its place in history because as the home of legend that dates back to the late 1700s when a local farmer and his family became the victim of poltergeist-like activity.A historic marker stands there in the community today, describing the infamous events as quote: “After the 1794 death of a stranger at Livingston Farm,

Oct 9, 2022 • 37:32

Introducing The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast

Introducing The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast

Enter the dark, twisted underworld of vampires in the official podcast about AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. Each week, writer/comedian/vampire-enthusiast Naomi Ekperigin will be joined by the actors and writers behind this adaptation of Anne Rice's classic novel – unpacking the twists and turns of every episode. You'll hear exclusive behind the scenes stories from the set and writers' room, plus deep dives into the history of the vampire genre. Horror experts will share how the vampi

Oct 3, 2022 • 6:52

Alexandria's Burning Bride

Alexandria's Burning Bride

At 107 North Fairfax St. in Alexandra, Virginia is a three-story building that became the location of one of Alexandria’s most enduring tales of love, loss, and hauntings: The Burning Bride.It was on the evening of June 27, 1868, perhaps the night before the couple was set to marry when 26 year-old Laura Schafer, excited for her upcoming nuptials accidentally spilled burning fuel from a kerosene lamp onto her dress. Within moments she was alight. At 11 in the morning on Sunday June 28,

Sep 30, 2022 • 31:58

The Legends of Reelfoot Lake

The Legends of Reelfoot Lake

Along the northwestern edge of Tennessee sits Reelfoot Lake. The only natural lake in the state, it's a flooded cypress forest that has more in common with the bayous of the deep south than other more open and expansive lakes of the surrounding area.Yet this lake dates back only two centuries and owes its creation to the massive New Madrid earthquakes that rocked the area in 1811-1812 and caused the Mississippi River to temporarily flow backward. Yet according to local legend the cause

Sep 14, 2022 • 44:46

The Ghost of Alice Riley

The Ghost of Alice Riley

According to local legend, visitors to Savannah’s Historic Wright Square have been known to encounter a young woman dressed in 18th-century style clothing. Some are said to have been approached and begged for their assistance in finding the woman’s lost son. Yet when folks begin to search the area, the girl disappears. Many believe this is the ghost of Alice Riley, the first woman executed in the colony of Georgia.Alice Riley arrived in the American Colonies in January of 1734 as an ind

Aug 19, 2022 • 38:50

John Murrell's Mystic Clan | Minisode

John Murrell's Mystic Clan | Minisode

Legend says John Murrell’s father was a preacher and his mother took pride in teaching him how to steal, but that is just the first of many claims made about this infamous highwayman who was once accused of being the mastermind of a criminal organization known as the Mystic Clan. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media:Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothi

Aug 12, 2022 • 11:19

McRaven House's Haunted History

McRaven House's Haunted History

The McRaven House of Vicksburg, Mississippi has earned a national reputation for the amount of paranormal activity said to occur there.The home was said to be first built in 1797 as the hideout for a notorious highwayman. Over the next 220+ years, McRaven was expanded twice, survived the brutal Siege of Vicksburg during the Civil War, served as a hospital during that same conflict, and been a home to numerous families.Largely unchanged since the additions were constructed, each section

Aug 7, 2022 • 45:13

The Rum Keg Girl (Minisode)

The Rum Keg Girl (Minisode)

One of the most well-known graves at the Old Burying Grounds in Beaufort, North Carolina is that of a young girl who purportedly died at sea and was buried there in a keg of rum. Who the girl is we will never know, but her legend lives on and her spirit purportedly haunts the three-century-old cemetery to this very day.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngo

Jul 29, 2022 • 9:25

The Bayou Hippo (Minisode)

The Bayou Hippo (Minisode)

In 1910, Robert Broussard, a Louisiana member of the United States House of Representatives introduced a bill that he believed would address several problems that his local district in New Iberia was actively struggling with: first, the problem of water hyacinth taking over local waterways and the second was the country’s ongoing meat shortage. It was known simply as the American Hippo Bill.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Me

Jul 22, 2022 • 9:01

The Tragic Death of Julia Legare

The Tragic Death of Julia Legare

The legend of Julia Legare has been passed down for generations, likely due to the fact that it brings into focus a far-reaching human anxiety, the fear of being buried alive.In 1852, while visiting her relatives at their home in Ediso Island, South Carolina, 22-year-old Julia Legare fell ill. Her diagnosis was not good, Julia had been struck with diphtheria and there was little that they could do for her. Eventually, Julia just slipped further away deep into a coma, and after many days

Jul 17, 2022 • 31:16

The Old Carrollton Jail Hauntings

The Old Carrollton Jail Hauntings

On Saturday, October 21, 1899 the New Orleans Times-Democrat ran an article under the headline: “Real Ghost Story. The Old Carrollton Jail Said to be Haunted.” Through the use of the exact words of the police officers, the article chronicles the eerie occurrences at the local jail.Built when the town of Carrollton took over as the new seat of Jefferson Parish in 1852. It was a bland brick and stucco building, two-stories tall with large doorways and heavily barred windows. Quite simply,

Jul 3, 2022 • 45:00

The Hammock House

The Hammock House

For many of the early mariners traveling to Beaufort, North Carolina they were reliant upon physical landmarks to help guide them safely through the shoals and into the harbor entrance. Some of the early maps and charts of Port Beaufort indicate that one such landmark was the “White House.” Little remains that offers insight into the origin of Beaufort’s White House, but tradition maintains that what was once the White House is now the historic Hammock House. Identified as one of, if no

Jun 18, 2022 • 37:27

The Witch of Pungo

The Witch of Pungo

On Wednesday, July 10, 1706, scores of people arrived at what is now known as Witch Duck Point on the Lynnhaven River in Virginia. They were there to witness a unique but brutal legal proceeding that would never again be carried out in the colony of Virginia– the trial of forty-six-year-old Grace Sherwood by ducking.It is unknown exactly what happened when she hit the water, but what was clear to the folks who came that day was that Grace Sherwood survived and therefore she must be a wi

May 20, 2022 • 44:01

Mystery of the Gurdon Light

Mystery of the Gurdon Light

Travel about 85 miles south of Little Rock, Arkansas along Interstate 30 and you come to the town of Gurdon. In a remote area, several miles outside Gurdon sit railroad tracks for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It is along a four-mile stretch of track that sightings of a floating, glowing orb have been reported for the last ninety years, now known as the Gurdon Light.While there are of course scientific theories that attempt to explain the origin of the Gurdon Light, many instead believ

May 6, 2022 • 29:46

The Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ (Minisode)

The Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ (Minisode)

According to Cherokee folklore, a deadly creature lives at the confluence of Valley and Hiwasee Rivers in Murphy, North Carolina. It is known simply as the Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ.This week’s minisode, The Great Leech of Tlanusi’yĭ, is a companion to Legend of the Moon-Eyed People, released on April 15, 2022. Additional Links from this Episode:The Southern Gothic Walking Tour will be at 7:00 pm on April 30, 2022 in Franklin, Tennessee! Be sure to get your tickets today over at Frankl

Apr 22, 2022 • 9:52

Legend of the Moon-Eyed People

Legend of the Moon-Eyed People

Atop Fort Mountain, in the northwestern corner of Georgia, is an 885-foot-long rock wall that zigzags its way through the curves of the mountain. Though the ruins were constructed with stone from the surrounding region, the story behind it, when it was built, and by whom, remains a mystery. Theories arose to explain the structure’s origin, today most agree it was likely completed by Native people who lived in the area. But who were they?Legend says that a unique, ancient race of people

Apr 15, 2022 • 28:33

Southern Gothic Live!

Southern Gothic Live!

We are excited to announce our first-ever live event!  Join us down in Franklin, Tennessee at 7:00 pm on April 30th for a special Southern Gothic-style walking tour through the historic downtown area.  We'll be discussing local history, legends, and folklore... and of course, we'll end up in a cemetery!  Book your spot today over at Franklin Walking Tours by signing up for the April 30th Grim & Ghostly Tour! Additional information and updates will be available at SouthernGothicMedia.com/live

Apr 6, 2022 • 2:24

The Restless Spirits of Rotherwood

The Restless Spirits of Rotherwood

On the west side of Kingsport, Tennessee is Rotherwood, an old antebellum mansion overlooking the spot where the two forks of the Holston river come together. Today this red brick structure is privately owned, but according to local lore, it is home to more than just the living.For the last half a century, stories have placed at least two spirits on the ground of Rotherwood Mansion. First is the beautiful “Lady in White,” Rowena Ross who is forever searching for her lost love who died b

Apr 1, 2022 • 40:56

The Bayou St. John Submarine (Minisode)

The Bayou St. John Submarine (Minisode)

In 1878, a dredge crew working near the mouth of Bayou St. John in New Orleans uncovered a twenty-foot-long iron submarine. For years people thought the sub was the CSS Pioneer, the first of three submarines built by Horace Hunley, but in reality, the ship’s origin is still a mystery to this day.This week’s minisode, The Bayou St. John Submarine, is a companion to The Mystery of the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley released on February 7, 2022.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Pa

Feb 14, 2022 • 12:16

Mystery of the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley

Mystery of the Confederate Submarine H.L. Hunley

“Sinkings of modern submarines always resulted in the discovery of the dead clustered near the exits in their desperate efforts to escape their cold metal coffins, because to sit silently and await one’s own demise simply defies human nature. The crew of the Hunley, however, looked quite different. Each man was still seated peacefully at his station.” - Rachel Lance, In the Waves On the night of February 17, 1864, an immense explosion took down the USS Housatonic, a massive warship that was part

Feb 7, 2022 • 48:08

Frank the Library Ghost (Minisode)

Frank the Library Ghost (Minisode)

On the last episode of Southern Gothic we explored Huntingdon College’s most iconic haunting, The Red Lady of Huntingdon College; but this week, we head back down to Montgomery, Alabama to explore one of the campus’s lesser-known “spooks”– Frank the Library Ghost.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Face

Jan 24, 2022 • 6:58

The Red Lady of Huntingdon College

The Red Lady of Huntingdon College

“Nearly all colleges have ghosts, legends that have grown up around some supernatural occurrences generations of students tell to each other [...] but the finest of those ghost stories, those college ghost stories, is told here at Huntingdon College in Montgomery.” - Kathryn Tucker Windham, 1918 - 2011Huntingdon College of Montgomery, Alabama regularly makes the lists of ‘most haunted’ universities in America as generations of students have claimed the ghost of a young woman haunts the

Jan 17, 2022 • 31:39

The Peyton Randolph House Hauntings | Minisode

The Peyton Randolph House Hauntings | Minisode

In this Southern Gothic: Minisode we return to Williamsburg, Virginia to explore the most haunted residence in the four-century-old colonial town-- the Peyton Randolph House.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Join

Nov 22, 2021 • 11:58

Ghosts of Williamsburg's Public Gaol

Ghosts of Williamsburg's Public Gaol

When construction began on the Williamsburg Gaol it was never intended to house those who were deemed as significantly dangerous, like murderers or pirates. Instead it was meant for largely non violent offenders, such as debtors, thieves, the mentally ill and enslaved people who were caught after fleeing their captors... but good intentions pale in comparison to reality, leaving many to believe that today the Williamsburg Public Gaol is one of the most haunted places in one of America's

Oct 18, 2021 • 27:18

Introducing Ghost Tour

Introducing Ghost Tour

Ghost Tour is an all new podcast created by Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic Media in partnership with Alicia King Marshall, a veteran tour guide and owner of Franklin Walking Tours. Together these two ghost story addicts take listeners on a journey through the mysterious and often creepy world of haunted tourism as told by local tour guides and ghost hunters!  To book a tour with this week's guest Wolfgang Poe visit: https://bhamhistory.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg

Sep 14, 2021 • 36:01

The Curse on Barnsley Gardens

The Curse on Barnsley Gardens

In 1837 Godfrey Barnsley purchased 3,645 acres of land that had recently been acquired from the Cherokee people in the coercive Treaty of New Echota and opened up for settlement by force. But Barnsley was not concerned and planned to build an extravagant mansion for his wife and family on what legend claims was the sacred ground for generations of Cherokee– a tragic mistake that led to a series of unfortunate events for the Barnsley family. Be sure to check out our all new podcast Ghost Tour tod

Aug 23, 2021 • 24:34

The Curse on Barnsley Gardens

The Curse on Barnsley Gardens

In 1837 Godfrey Barnsley purchased 3,645 acres of land that had recently been acquired from the Cherokee people in the coercive Treaty of New Echota and opened up for settlement by force. But Barnsley was not concerned and planned to build an extravagant mansion for his wife and family on what legend claims was the sacred ground for generations of Cherokee– a tragic mistake that led to a series of unfortunate events for the Barnsley family.Be sure to check out our all-new podc

Aug 23, 2021 • 26:52

Massacre at the Sultan's Palace

Massacre at the Sultan's Palace

“Blood Seeped Under the Door, Down the Steps, and into the Street…”On the corner of Orleans Avenue and Dauphine Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans is a stately three and a half-story mansion that is said to be the site of a massacre so significant that blood flowed from the building and into the street.It is the tale of a mysterious Turkish gentleman, perhaps even the brother of a Sultan, who arrived in New Orleans, threw wild parties, and was then viciously murdered.But is thi

Aug 2, 2021 • 33:00

The Spirits of Sloss Furnaces (Revisited)

The Spirits of Sloss Furnaces (Revisited)

Built in 1881, Sloss Furnaces was the first of many blast furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama to manufacture pig iron.The furnaces aided in catalyzing an Industrial Revolution in the postwar south. It was in Alabama, that the iron industry took off, providing the rest of the country with the material necessary to build everything from country bridges to the first skyscrapers.But this lucrative new economy came at a high cost to the men who toiled to keep the furnace fed. A majority of furna

Jul 12, 2021 • 26:28

The Ghost Town of Rodney, Mississippi

The Ghost Town of Rodney, Mississippi

LOST TO TIME AND THE SHIFTING CURRENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER…It was in 1828 that the town of Rodney, Mississippi was formally incorporated. Located near the Mississippi River, the town would grow to become an essential port for steamboats traveling up and down the river. Rodney became known as a bustling town and thriving entertainment center, even building the state’s first opera house.The city survived a devastating yellow fever epidemic and was occupied by Federal forces during th

Jul 2, 2021 • 27:57

The Premature Burial of Octavia Hatcher

The Premature Burial of Octavia Hatcher

In 1891 Octavia Hatcher was twenty years-old. She was married to the most successful businessmen in the state of Kentucky and was awaiting the birth of her first child. There should have been nothing but excitement and hope in a bright future for the family, but that was not to be.After the devastating loss of her child, Octavia became despondent, eventually becoming bedridden. She was pronounced dead on May 2, 1891.Yet just days later, an odd sleeping sickness struck the town, during w

Jun 14, 2021 • 25:31

The Surrency Family Poltergeist

The Surrency Family Poltergeist

Enter our April T-shirt Giveaway by signing up for our newsletter at SouthernGothicMedia.comIn October 1872, a small Georgia community was bursting with visitors and curiosity seekers in an attempt to discover the truth behind mysterious happenings at the family home of Allen Powell Surrency.In what many consider to be one of the most documented ghost story in American history, the Surrency family home seemingly became the epicenter of a destructive entity. From the benign—doors slammed

Apr 23, 2021 • 34:49

Hilton Head Island's Haunted Lighthouse

Hilton Head Island's Haunted Lighthouse

Enter our April T-shirt Giveaway by signing up for our newsletter at SouthernGothicMedia.comHilton Head Island’s Leamington Lighthouse was erected in 1880 to help guide ships away from the island and safely into Port Royal Sound; but according to local lore, the now decommissioned structure is home to the apparition of a young women in a blue dress.Legends say that the woman is the daughter of a lighthouse keeper who tragically met his fate during a massive hurricane. As a result, she p

Apr 2, 2021 • 27:04

John Henry: Steel Driving Man

John Henry: Steel Driving Man

When the Civil War drew to a close, the United States’ railway networks, particularly those in the Southern states, were in shambles. During the Reconstruction era, the rehabilitation of the southern rails and expansion of transcontinental railroads became a major undertaking, and as the importance of the railroad rose.In the three decades after the Civil War over 170,000 miles of track were added to America’s railway system; it opened the western states for further settlement and reest

Mar 5, 2021 • 22:29

Refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp

Refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp

Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Along the coastal plain region of Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina lies the ominously named Great Dismal Swamp. While this unique habitat has served as home to a wide array of biological diversity for over ten thousand years, modern archaeologists are uncovering more and more evidence of a unique community of runaways slaves and their families who thrived there for over two centuries– the Great Dismal S

Feb 19, 2021 • 29:42

The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

Check out our special bonus video content for this episode by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!On May 14, 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out on what would become a two year expedition across the western half of the United States.Yet for all the successes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, there lies a shadow over the legacy of the famed Meriwether Lewis– for as this daring explorer was able to survive the treacherous journey into the vast wilderness of North America, his

Jan 29, 2021 • 36:17

Madame Félicité Chretien

Madame Félicité Chretien

Just north of Lafayette, Louisiana– in the small town of Sunset– is Chretien Point, a beautiful Creole style two-story mansion that once served as the centerpiece to a vast cotton plantation known as Chretien Point. Today, the enduring legacy of Chretien Point is not in its bricks or furnishings, but in the story of its mistress, Félicité Neda Chretien. Commonly referred to as a ‘real-life’ Scarlett O’Hara – Madame Félicité Chretien was confident, strong-willed, intelligent, and beautif

Jan 15, 2021 • 30:26

Legend of Peter Dromgoole

Legend of Peter Dromgoole

For almost two centuries the legend of the disappearance of Peter Dromgoole has been told by the students of the University of North Carolina.In 1833 Peter Dromgoole arrived to study at the University, and although he initially failed the entrance exam Peter remained to prepare to retake the test. Yet before he could do so, Peter Dromgoole vanished without a trace.The oft-told legend of Peter Dromgoole is one of a love story that ends in a tragedy. There is another version of the tale,

Dec 9, 2020 • 23:56

The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

The Waverly Hills Sanatorium

On July 26, 1910 the Waverly Hills Sanatorium opened outside Louisville, Kentucky; the hospital on the hill was dedicated solely to the treatment of those infected with the highly contagious and often fatal disease, tuberculosis. During its forty years in operation, thousands would pass through the hospital doors, though most would survive, hundreds would not. Although modern medicine has largely made tuberculosis an illness of the past, the stigma of it lingered.     In the decades sin

Nov 26, 2020 • 31:08

The Eliza Battle's Final Voyage

The Eliza Battle's Final Voyage

The Eliza Battle was once one of the most luxurious steamboats on Alabama’s waters, but her untimely demise by fire has left many to believe that she can still be seen on the Tombigbee River’s water– an omen of death.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @Souther

Oct 31, 2020 • 35:52

The Curse of Julia Brown (Revisited)

The Curse of Julia Brown (Revisited)

On September 30, 1915 a vicious hurricane made its way through Southeastern Louisiana leaving almost 375 people dead and entire communities destroyed. One such town was the small farming community of Frenier, where a legend has since entered local lore with the claim that this particular’y gruesome storm was brought on by the curse of a local Voodoo priestes named Julia Brown.This episode of Southern Gothic revisits a topic previously released on the podcast. To hear the original episod

Sep 29, 2020 • 39:30

Hotel Brunswick's Phantom Harpist

Hotel Brunswick's Phantom Harpist

On August 23, 1882 Italian harpist Antonio “Tony” Caseletta drowned in a sailing accident on the Cape Fear river, leaving behind a wife and child. His body was then buried in the Old Smithville Cemetery; however, many claim that his spirit continues to play his beloved instrument in the beautiful seaside mansion that once served as the Hotel Brunswick in historic Southport, North Carolina.Additional resources from this episode: Haunted Wilmington and the Cape Fear Coast by Brooks Newto

Sep 17, 2020 • 26:37

The Sad Statue of Corinne Lawton

The Sad Statue of Corinne Lawton

After Corinne Elliott Lawton died in 1877, her parents commissioned a famous Italian sculptor to design the statue at her grave. The result still stands today in the historic Bonaventure Cemetery of Savannah, Georgia where the melancholy depiction of this beloved daughter has inspired a local legend about her death. SHelp Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia

Sep 3, 2020 • 24:21

The Singing River

The Singing River

It is said that on warm summer and autumn nights, those standing on the banks of the Pascagoula river may hear the sound of a melodic humming emanating from beneath the river’s dark waters. The origin of the sound is unknown, but numerous legends have been told to explain the mystery of this Mississippi waterway.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedi

Aug 7, 2020 • 24:17

Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation (Revisited)

Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation (Revisited)

On this episode we revisit and update our very first– “The Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation.” Built in 1796 by General David Bradford, over two centuries of tragedies and heartbreak have occurred under the roof of this beautiful Creole Cottage that has become so infamous for its purported hauntings that some consider it “America’s Most Haunted Home.”Guest voiceovers for this episode include: Simone Taylor, creator of 90’s True Crime … Zach Auld, host of CastJunkie.Additional Reading and

Jul 9, 2020 • 37:16

Introducing Unfinished: Deep South

Introducing Unfinished: Deep South

Enjoy a special preview of the all new podcast Unfinished: Deep South by Witness Docs!

Jun 29, 2020 • 0:06

Legend of the Female Stranger

Legend of the Female Stranger

In 1816 a mysterious couple arrived in Alexandria, Virginia and isolated themselves in a room at Gadsby’s Tavern. Unfortunately, the young woman was deathly ill and in spite of receiving assistance from a local doctor, she passed away. After burying his supposed wife, the man then disappeared. Speculation on their identities continues to this day, fueled by the eerie incsription in her tombstone: “To the memory of the Female Stranger…”Guest voiceovers for this episode include: Mary Payn

Jun 25, 2020 • 25:16

Ghost Hound of Goshen

Ghost Hound of Goshen

Legend says that on Old Bumcombe Road in South Carolina, a man was hanged in the mid 19th century for a crime he did not commit. As a result, the spirit of his loyal canine companion is believed to continue to seek vengeance for his death– a spirit now known as the Ghost Hound of Goshen.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @S

Jun 10, 2020 • 20:38

#PodcastBlackout

#PodcastBlackout

This week we have chosen to take part in the Podcast Blackout Movement. It is our hope that you will take the time that you would normally have spent with us to instead explore one of the many incredible podcasts made by people of color: “Explore Black History With These Podcasts” by RadioPublic “The Podcast List You Need and Want” by Podcasts In Color “A Code Switch Playlist for Black History Month” by NPR “True Crime Podcasts in Color” by MurderMurder.News Learn more about your ad

Jun 2, 2020 • 1:57

The Boomtown of Thurmond

The Boomtown of Thurmond

The town of Thurmond, West Virginia was strategically built on the C&O Railroad line to serve the numerous coal mines surrounding the New River Gorge. What began as a small community quickly grew into a prosperous boomtown; however, as the coal industry gradually gave way to oil, the town of Thurmond faded away and its historic buildings and business district left abandoned.This week’s episode is made possible through the support of the Hero Soap Company. Use the code: GOTHIC to rec

May 21, 2020 • 25:39

The Mischievous Feu Follet

The Mischievous Feu Follet

Cajun folklore claims that in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana are supernatural entities that appear to travelers in the form of glowing balls. Much like the well known will-o’-the-wisp, those unlucky enough to be lured into the trap of these fiery spirits are often doomed to an early death. They are known simply as le Feu follet.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://ww

May 6, 2020 • 24:15

The Kennesaw House

The Kennesaw House

The Kennesaw House of Marietta, Georgia was built beside the Western & Atlantic Railroad line in the 1840’s; but over the course of this beautiful brick building’s long life, it has seen numerous tragedies that has left many to believe that the building is haunted by spirits from the past.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pintere

Apr 22, 2020 • 25:19

The Witch of Yazoo City

The Witch of Yazoo City

On May 25, 1904, a fire broke out in the business district of Yazoo City, Mississippi. By day’s end, the fire had consumed much of the community, leaving nothing but ashes. Historians believe the fire started accidentally at the home of Herman Wise, but according to legend the cause was much more sinister– revenge from the infamous Witch of Yazoo.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch St

Mar 31, 2020 • 22:14

Murder of the Lawson Family

Murder of the Lawson Family

On Christmas Day in 1929, North Carolina farmer Charlie Lawson murdered his entire family before turning his gun onto himself. Almost a century has passed since this gruesome crime, but the question of motive has remained unanswered to this day.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGoth

Mar 16, 2020 • 26:35

Gaineswood's Ghostly Piano

Gaineswood's Ghostly Piano

In 1843 Nathan Bryan Whitfield began construction on a grand mansion in Demopolis, Alabama. The beautiful home, which he named Gaineswood, still stands as part of Whitfield’s legacy; but some claim that echoes of a tragedy that occurred here remain as well. Echoes that purportedly come in the form of a mysterious, disembodied piano.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://ww

Feb 28, 2020 • 25:46

Tragedy in Sand Cave

Tragedy in Sand Cave

In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins discovered Sand Cave, not far from what would one day become Mammoth Cave National Park. Floyd, like many others in Kentucky cave country, had hoped to discover a cave of his own that he could profit from as a tourist attraction. Unfortunately, while attempting to uncover the secrets of his new found cave, Floyd Collins became trapped. The resulting rescue attempts fueled a media frenzy that stretched across the nation.Help Southern Gothic grow by be

Feb 13, 2020 • 38:26

The Beale Ciphers

The Beale Ciphers

In 1885, publisher James B. Ward released a small pamphlet that contained three encrypted messages that purportedly told the whereabouts of an immense treasure. Unfortunately, after a century of attempts to decipher these mysterious codes known as the Beale Ciphers, no trace of this hidden stash of gold, silver, and jewels has been found.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: http

Jan 27, 2020 • 23:50

Black River War

Black River War

From 1847-1870, along the Black River in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, two neighboring plantation owners engaged in a violent family feud. The cause of the dispute is still unknown, but whatever it may be, the result was the loss of numerous lives, including Confederate Brigadier General St. John Richardson Liddell.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicme

Dec 4, 2019 • 30:56

The Bride of Annandale

The Bride of Annandale

The apparition of a grieving woman purportedly haunts the Chapel of the Cross cemetery in Mannsdale, Mississippi. Legend says this ghost is Helen Johnstone.-- the victim of one of Mississippi's most tragic tales of heartbreak and loss. Days before her wedding in 1859, Helen's beloved Henry Vick was struck down in a duel. The Johnstone family promised to one day bury the grief-stricken young woman in the plot next to her lost love, but unfortunately she was not, thus resulting in the man

Nov 18, 2019 • 29:32

Cities of the Dead

Cities of the Dead

One of the most significant issues that the early settlers of New Orleans encountered was where to bury their dead. The city’s swampy location has an exceptionally high water table, so when graves were dug, water quickly filled the holes. Caskets would float from their graves after heavy rains. The solution was not to bury the dead below ground, but rather inter their lost love ones in aboveground vaults. The result was beautiful cemeteries that have since come to be known as Cities of

Nov 1, 2019 • 24:12

The Franklin Masonic Hall

The Franklin Masonic Hall

One of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War took place in the small town of Franklin, Tennessee. However, the rich history of this southern community is far deeper than what occurred on November 30, 1865, and no structure in this historic town exemplifies that past more than the Historic Franklin Masonic Hall-- a three story brick building that has stood for almost two centuries.Stay tuned after this episode for a brief interview with Rachel Finch, the Executive Director of the Histor

Oct 31, 2019 • 34:30

Fiddler's Rock

Fiddler's Rock

On a precipice near the top of Stone Mountain in Johnson County, Tennessee is a flat outcropping of sandstone called Fiddler's Rock. The mysterious landmark is covered in carvings of images, names and dates; however, what makes Fiddler's Rock so infamous are the purported sounds of a ghostly fiddle playing in the distance.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southern

Oct 16, 2019 • 23:37

The Devil's Tramping Ground

The Devil's Tramping Ground

Just fifty miles south of Greensboro, North Carolina, amidst lush pine forests and rolling hills is a large patch of barren nothingness known as the Devil’s Tramping Ground. This empty spot is circular in shape, roughly 40 feet across, and for as long as anyone can remember it has been completely devoid of all plant life. As a result, some legends claim this eerie location is where the devil himself comes to Earth each night to plan his wicked deeds, others that is of a unique Native Am

Oct 2, 2019 • 21:51

Lost Confederate Gold

Lost Confederate Gold

As the end of the Civil War became imminent, Confederate President Jefferson Davis fled his capital city of Richmond, Virginia. After leading the South for four years, he had high hopes to escape the country and rebuild a new Confederacy. So Davis took with him the entirety of the Confederate Treasury, a massive fortune of gold, silver and bullion. Yet when the Confederate President was finally captured by Union forces, this gold was nowhere to be found.To this day, speculation runs ram

Sep 18, 2019 • 27:43

Skeleton of Longwood Mansion

Skeleton of Longwood Mansion

In 1860, Dr. Haller Nutt began construction on a palatial estate in Natchez, Mississippi. Unfortunately the outbreak of the Civil War put a halt to progress, leaving Dr. Nutt's vision incomplete for over a century and half.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @S

Sep 4, 2019 • 24:42

The Lady of Bellamy Bridge

The Lady of Bellamy Bridge

Legend says that the Bellamy Bridge in Marianna, Florida is haunted by a woman, who's life was supposedly lost to a vicious fire on her wedding night in 1837.; however, legend and history tell two different tales as to the origin of the Lady of Bellamy Bridge. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Faceboo

Jul 24, 2019 • 34:58

Legend of Bill Sketoe's Hole

Legend of Bill Sketoe's Hole

On December 3, 1864 William Henry Sketoe was hanged near his home in Newton, Alabama. Some legends claim he was a Confederate deserter, others a Union sympathizer; but for whatever the reason may be, his story has been one of Alabama's most infamous ghost stories for over a century.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @Southe

Jul 12, 2019 • 27:51

The Ruins of Rosewell

The Ruins of Rosewell

The Rosewell Plantation of Gloucester County, Virginia was once the most grandiose plantation home of the British Colonies in North America; but after a fire destroyed this exquisite home in 1916, all that is left of this once great mansion is ruins.My name is Brandon Schexnayder and you are listening to Southern Gothic.Read the complete transcript of "The Ruins of Rosewell"Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: South

Jun 26, 2019 • 24:43

The Gray Man of Pawley's Island

The Gray Man of Pawley's Island

Each year, June 1st marks the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane season; and while modern technology has helped reduced the catastrophic destruction of these storms, on the small barrier island of Pawley's Island, South Carolina, locals believe it is the appearance of an apparition known as "The Gray Man" who truly warns them of impending disaster.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch

Jun 5, 2019 • 26:36

The Greenbrier Ghost

The Greenbrier Ghost

On January 23, 1897, Elva Zona Heaster was found dead in her home in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. At the time, the cause was presumed natural; however, after her ghost purportedly appeared to her mother, it was soon found that the circumstances surrounding Zona's untimely death were much more sinister.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/

May 22, 2019 • 31:29

St. Augustine's Haunted Lighthouse

St. Augustine's Haunted Lighthouse

Founded in 1565 by the Spanish, St. Augustine, Florida is one of America's oldest surviving cities; and while the history of this three-century old port, once instrumental in early colonization by the Spanish, is rich with tales of hauntings and folklore, one of its most infamous haunted structures is a lighthouse built by the United States Federal Government between 1871-1874.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: So

May 8, 2019 • 27:41

The Curse of Lake Lanier

The Curse of Lake Lanier

The creation of Georgia's Lake Lanier came at a high cost for the people who had once settled there; and as a result, many believe that today this manmade body of water is cursed by its destructive past.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia

Apr 17, 2019 • 26:28

Legacy of Lavinia Fisher

Legacy of Lavinia Fisher

Many legends claim that Lavinia Fisher was the first female serial killer in the United States. She and her husband John operated an inn just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. They named it Six Mile Wayfarer House, but their intentions behind the business were sinister. It is said the Fishers targeted wealthy travelers, poisoning them at dinner and stealing their valuables. For these crimes, the Fishers were executed on February 18, 1820. It is said that Lavinia wore her wedding dr

Apr 3, 2019 • 29:18

The Ghost Town of Cahaba

The Ghost Town of Cahaba

The town of Cahaba was once the thriving state capital of Alabama. Yet today, nothing remains of this city but ruins. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoPodcast Join our Facebook Group! If you are a sponsor looking to

Mar 6, 2019 • 31:01

The Burning of Atlanta

The Burning of Atlanta

The city of Atlanta, Georgia was a strategic stronghold for the Confederacy during the Civil War, serving as an integral railroad hub that supplied the South with men, munitions and supplies. But by the spring of 1864, as President Abraham Lincoln became desperate for a military victory, the city would become the direct target of the infamously aggressive Union General William T. Sherman. A campaign that would leave this once thriving railroad city in ashes.Help Southern Gothic grow by

Feb 18, 2019 • 31:38

Legend of the Bell Witch

Legend of the Bell Witch

In 1817 the family of Tennessee farmer John Bell came under the attack of a brutal entity; a haunting which became so infamous, it purportedly caught the attention of a future president, gripping a small community for years, and terrorizing the Bell family for generations. An entity that has since become known as the Bell Witch. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.s

Feb 4, 2019 • 39:43

Blackbeard's Demise

Blackbeard's Demise

The legendary pirate Blackbeard is one of the most infamous men of the Golden Age of Piracy. A pirate who's spirit many believe still haunts the shores of Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia Twitter: @SoGoP

Jan 21, 2019 • 28:35

St. Alban's Sanatorium

St. Alban's Sanatorium

On January 15, 1916 Dr. John C. King opened the St. Alban’s Sanatorium in Radford, Virginia; converting a former school into a modern mental health facility that he had hoped to transform by focusing on the moral management and care of those admitted. Unfortunately, his goal of assisting his patients fell short, leaving many to live lives of torment within the walls of this sanatorium. A sanatorium built on land that had been the sight of numerous tragedies for centuries. Tragedies that

Dec 17, 2018 • 31:32

The Woolfolk Family Massacre

The Woolfolk Family Massacre

On August 6, 1887 one of Georgia’s darkest and most infamous murders occurred at a farmhouse in Bibb County. Nine members of Richard Woolfolk’s family were brutally slain with an axe. Suspicion immediately fell on his son Thomas and a national media circus erupted in the aftermath. This episode of Southern Gothic contains descriptions of a violent and horrific murder, listener discretion is advised. Additional narration by Katelyn Murray and Kenneth Strader of The Haunted Heart podcast.  Help So

Dec 3, 2018 • 23:37

Phantom Flames of Tuscaloosa

Phantom Flames of Tuscaloosa

Dr. John R. Drish began construction of one of Tuscaloosa's first plantation homes in 1835. Unfortunately, after he and his wife Sara's deaths, the home fell to ruin; giving life to claims that the tower that looms over this once stately plantation home is often the sight of eerie apparitions. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinter

Nov 12, 2018 • 26:05

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part III - Madame Delphine LaLaurie

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part III - Madame Delphine LaLaurie

This episode of Southern Gothic is the third in the three-part series "Birth of a City: New Orleans," a story that chronicles the inception of a great American city and the legends that evolved with it.Part III: Madame Delphine LaLaurieOn April 10, 1863 a fire broke out in the home of Creole socialite Madam Delphine LaLaurie; but as men rushed to save the lavish mansion, they had no idea of the horrors they would uncover inside. Theme music for "Birth of a City: New Orleans" was written

Oct 31, 2018 • 44:50

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part II - Spirits of the St. Louis Cathedral

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part II - Spirits of the St. Louis Cathedral

This episode of Southern Gothic is the second in the three-part series "Birth of a City: New Orleans," a story that chronicles the inception of a great American city and the legends that evolved with it.Part II: Spirits of the CathedralIn 1764 the French ceded control of New Orleans to the Spanish, who would control the city for the next forty years; but during that time, tragedy and violence would occur. As a result, New Orleanians turned to their spiritual leaders for guidance. Cathol

Oct 30, 2018 • 30:27

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part I - The Casket Girls

The Birth of a City: New Orleans, Part I - The Casket Girls

This episode of Southern Gothic is the first in the three-part series "Birth of a City: New Orleans," a story that chronicles the inception of a great American city and the legends that evolved with it.Part I: The Casket GirlsIn 1721 the French founded the city of New Orleans as the mouth of the Mississippi River, but development was slow, so the city's leaders requested young women of marriageable age to be sent to the young colony. Unfortunately, little is known about the origins of t

Oct 29, 2018 • 31:38

The Madison County Grey

The Madison County Grey

Private Nicodemus Kidd enlisted in the Confederate Army on July 10, 1861; however, the young private quickly fell victim to an horrendous disease while camped outside of the Confederate capital. A disease that would plague Confederate camps for the entire war, giving soldiers an horrific 1 in 5 chance of dying from illness and infection during the conflict.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com

Sep 16, 2018 • 22:09

Fort Jefferson's Most Infamous

Fort Jefferson's Most Infamous

Construction of Fort Jefferson began in the early 19th century to address the growing need for America to protect its shores. The resulting massive coastal fortress is the largest masonry structure on American soil; however, its history as a defensive outpost is far overshadowed by its time spent as a prison, housing Union Army deserters and none other than the very men convicted for successfully conspiring to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a

Sep 3, 2018 • 35:44

The Abandoned Amusement Park of Lake Shawnee

The Abandoned Amusement Park of Lake Shawnee

In 1926 Conley Snidow opened the Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West Virginia, on land that many believe was once sacred to the indigenous tribes of the region. Echoes of the land's subsequent bloody history and the park's tragic demise are said to still resonate there today.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothi

Aug 19, 2018 • 22:56

The Seer of Shelbyville

The Seer of Shelbyville

On March 22, 1957, Simon Warner, a self-described "crime doctor," was murdered at is home in Shelbyville, Tennessee for allegedly placing a Voodoo hex on a man who had come to him for help; and while Warner was certainly not a Voodoo practitioner, many believed he held supernatural powers. Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today! Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @Sou

Jul 16, 2018 • 21:25

William Faulkner's Rowan Oak

William Faulkner's Rowan Oak

William Faulkner is arguably the most influential writer in the literary genre of Southern Gothic; and nowhere is his fascination with the aesthetic more apparent, than in his Oxford, Mississippi home Rowan Oak.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothi

Jul 2, 2018 • 30:08

Taking Up Serpents for Salvation

Taking Up Serpents for Salvation

The religious practice of snake handling sprung up from the isolated rural communities of Appalachia in the early twentieth century; spreading throughout the south by way of an eccentric, charismatic and often troubled group of devout pastors.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothic

Jun 18, 2018 • 31:16

Beautiful Nell's Tragic Tale

Beautiful Nell's Tragic Tale

In 1901, Nell Cropsey went missing from her home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina for thirty-seven days. Her long-time boyfriend was convicted of her murder soon after, but many believe that the mystery of her tragic death still remains unsolved over a century later.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia

Jun 4, 2018 • 28:20

The Haunted History of Liberty Hall

The Haunted History of Liberty Hall

In 1796 John Brown, the founding father of the state of Kentucky, built a beautiful home where he and his family would entertain many of the new American political and social elite, but legend says that several of the famed Liberty Hall's guests still remain there today.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinte

May 21, 2018 • 25:23

The Spirits of Sloss Furnaces

The Spirits of Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces was built in 1881, the first of numerous blast furnaces to manufacture pig iron in Birmingham, Alabama; catalyzing the Industrial Revolution in the postwar south.  But this lucrative new economy came at a high cost to the men who toiled to keep the furnace fed, and many believe that echoes of their tragic past still reverberate through the tunnels and catwalks of this icon of American industry.

May 7, 2018 • 0:27

Crossing the Chunky River

Crossing the Chunky River

On a lonely gravel road, just southwest of Meridian Mississippi, is a rusty old truss bridge no longer open to cars or traffic.  The bridge was built in 1901, but many believe it is haunted by a treacherous man who is said to walk across its predecessor at night luring in victims with the light of his lantern.  His name was Stuckey and his legend has grown for over a century since his violent death at the hands of a vigilante mob. My name is Brandon Schexnayder and you are listening to Southern

Apr 23, 2018 • 0:21

Buried Alive on Edisto Island

Buried Alive on Edisto Island

A young mother is struck by a horrendous disease while staying at her family's plantation on Edisto Island, South Carolina; but unbeknownst to her grieving family, it wasn't the disease that took her life.

Apr 9, 2018 • 0:20

The Lost City of Frenier

The Lost City of Frenier

A vicious hurricane destroys a small farming settlement on the edge of the Manchac Swamp; but legend has it this wasn't just any storm, it was the result of a curse by local voodoo priestess who still haunts the swamp today.

Mar 26, 2018 • 0:22

The Prologue

The Prologue

Explore the rich and eerie history of the American South with this innovative and immersive podcast that will guide you through some of the region's most chilling ghost stories, folklore, and true crime.Help Southern Gothic grow by becoming a Patreon Supporter today!Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Join our Facebook Group! Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagra

Feb 13, 2018 • 2:11

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