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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 ...
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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 a…
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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, …
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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 Southe…
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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 Brunsw…
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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 purported…
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The Weeping Arches of Cedar Grove | Campfire Tales
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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? P…
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White Lady of the Natural Steps | Campfire Tales
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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, Bon…
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Spirits of Soules Chapel Cemetery | Campfire Tales
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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…
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The Black Dog of the Blue Ridge | Campfire Tales
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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,…
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The Devil's Chair of Cassadaga | Campfire Tales
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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 Epis…
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The Jacksonboro Ghost Light | Campfire Tales
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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 …
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Heartbroken Spirit of the Sorority House | Campfire Tales
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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 …
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The Bell Witch: A Special Unspookable Crossover!
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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, …
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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,…
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The Witch of Hinds Road | Campfire Tales
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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 …
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Legend of the Devil's Toy Box | Campfire Tales
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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 Goth…
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Screaming Jenny's Horrible Death | Campfire Tales
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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 E…
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Three-Legged Lady Road | Campfire Tales
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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 a…
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Duke Mansion's Forbidden Love | Campfire Tales
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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 …
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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…
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Fear Daily: An All New Southern Gothic Media Production
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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 con…
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The Battletown Witch Festival w/ Annie Hamilton Emond
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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: Sat…
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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…
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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…
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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 ghos…
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