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

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Join us tonight in this special Halloween episode, where we travel to the town without death.

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Have y'all ever hear of the Loveland Frogman? Join us as we talk about this strange, magical cryptid from Appalachian Ohio! It's a good one, Spookies!

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Since 1996, a man known as the Route 29 Stalker has haunted the people of Virginia. Was it just one man who committed this serious of heinous crimes and murders? Or was it the work of several different potential serial killers, who just happened to be in the area at the same time? Let's talk about it, Spookies!

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Tonight we find ourselves once again in Appalachian Ohio, visiting Hock Hills State Park. Just who IS the mysterious pale women of Ash Cave? Is there really the apparition of an old man who takes you right to his grave site? Let's talk about it!

Also at the beginning of the episode I was WAY to close to the mic, so sorry about that! I corrected it after about 2.5 minutes. Apologies!

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Tonight we delve into a true crime story, that took place across Appalachia. Who was Gary Hilton, and how did he become known as the National Forest Serial Killer? Settle in and listen as we discuss the atrocious crimes he committed, and how he got caught.

There is a bit of graphic content in this one, and a lot of talk about violent crime. Listener discretion is advised.

Dennis Martin disappeared into the Great Smoky Mountains area of Appalachia when he was just six years old. It has been fifty-five years since he mysteriously vanished, and there is much speculation as to what may have happened to him. Tonight we discuss his life, his disappearance, and just actually may have taken place at Spence Field in that day in 1969.

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In this mid-season finale episode, Sam and Shell discuss Red Dog Road in Harlan, KY. From mysterious lights, to a 55 year old murder case, find out what makes this one of the scariest roads in Appalachia. Is it truly haunted? Listen and find out!

Tonight we discuss notorious Appalachian Trail murderer, Randall Lee Smith. Why did he kill hikers Robert Mountford and Sarah Ramsay? Why did he attempt to kill again, years later? Was his childhood to blame? Or was he simply born evil? Join us as we try and sort out just what made Randall Smith into the monster he became.

This week we venture to Sevier County, TN to the haunted Wheatlands Plantation. This antebellum home has seen more than it's share of murder, death, and violence, potentially fueled by a geode upon which the house was reportedly built. Are the spirits of former slaves still lingering on the property? Is a father-son feud that ended in murder still playing out within the house to this day? Find out as we explore who, or what, might be lingering at Wheatlands!

We're joined tonight by a previous guest, Shell, as we venture to a seldom talked about area of Appalachia. We explore Dudley Town, Connecticut, which is often called Connecticut's own Village of the Damned.

A lot of strange things happened in Dudley Town and the surrounding area known as Cornwall. Do we think it's cursed? We also discuss curses in general, as well as a few personal spooky encounters that have given us the point of views we have on the supernatural today. We hope you'll join us!

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Tonight we talk about Jenny Jump State forest, along with several nearby areas, including Shades of Death Road and Ghost Lake. Do you know how Jenny Jump go its unusual name? Or that Ghost Lake might be built on sacred Native American land? Join us as we discuss these things and more, and explore this often neglected area of Appalachia!

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

Join us as we venture into the hills of West Virginia, to visit the iconic West Virginia Penitentiary (also known as the Moundsville Prison). Is this gothic style civil war era building really haunted? Or did it manage to escape the ghosts of it's dark past? Let's find out!

Tonight we find ourselves in Maryland, at the historic Hampton House. Reportedly haunted by five separate entities, we dig into both the history and the ghosts of the property. Are the deaths of the Ridgley family matriarchs predicted by the crashing of a phantom chandelier? Who is Old Tom? How DO you pronounce Cygnet? Let's find out!

From the late 1700s to the very early 1800s, the Harpe Brothers left a murderous trail across several Appalachian (and non-Appalachian) states. They were ultimately found guilty of upwards of 40 murders, and became known as America's first documented serial killers.

Join us as we explore their history, the crimes they committed, and their ultimate downfall. It's an episode you don't want to miss!

In 1964, a local reporter spotted a strange creature while driving home one evening. This creature became known as the Beast of Grafton, aka the Grafton Monster. What began as a random sighting, quickly turned into everything from aliens to monster hunting parties, and now lives firmly in the lore of West Virginia and Appalachia.

Join us as we learn more about the Grafton monster, and the legacy it's left on the city of Grafton!

In 1983, Jessie Hoover set off into the 100 Mile section of the Appalachian Trail (located in Maine) and simply...disappeared. Who was Jessie, and what might have happened to her? Join us as we talk about this lesser known story of a person just seeming to vanish from the trail and into the unknown.

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On August 27th, 1891, an ill-fated passenger train plummeted into Third Creek while crossing Bostian Bridge (near Statesville, NC). Some say that it is still, to this day, attempting to make that crossing, time and time again. Can you really hear the train as it jumps the tracks into the creek below? Or the screams of passengers who never made it to their destinations? Join us as we take a look at the ghost train of Bostian Bridge, and just what happened that fateful night.

Welcome to the Grove Park Inn, where one famous guest checked in but never left. Does the Pink Lady really roam the halls of the inn, years after her death? Join us as we discuss whether or not we think she's still there, and just why hotels are prime spots for hauntings.

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Tonight we make our way to Tennessee, to visit the haunts of the Brushy Mountain Penitentiary. Built in the late 1800s, and closing in 2009, this prison has seen it's fair share of violence. From race riots to murders, there is a LOT to uncover here, so join us, Spookies, as we take a look into what makes Brushy Mountain so terrifying.

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Journey with us to Asheville, North Carolina as we explore the mysteries of Helen's Bridge. Just who was Helen, and why does she still linger in this location long after her death? We cover a few possible theories, and discuss why places like this may end up haunted.

We want to hear YOUR stories! Venture over to thespookyhour.com, hit the contact tab, and send us your own spooky tales from Appalachia! We'll feature your story on a future episode of the show! We read and discuss ALL listener submissions!

In this episode we explore the Road to Nowhere, located in North Carolina in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Is it really haunted by the people who were displaced to make the park and subsequent lake? Let's find out!

If you're interested to read more of the story from this episode, you can find that here: https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=6375

Join us as we venture to Tennessee, to talk about a local legend: The Ghost of Fiddlers Rock. Does Martin Stone really play his lonesome fiddle tunes even in death? Let's find out together!

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Hey there, Spookies! Join us tonight as we delve into the strange mystery of Wizard Clip, a haunting that took place in Middleway, WV (before there WAS a West Virginia). This is a wild one, trust me! You don't want to miss it.

We also read one of YOUR listener submitted tales, straight from the hollers and hills of Kentucky coal country.

This week we explore the history, and haunts, of White Hall. Located in Madison Count, Kentucky, this antebellum home is said to still house it's former owner, Cassius Clay, who passed away in 190. I also discuss my own personal creepy story from White Hall, which is part of why I love the place so much.

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This week we talk about the mummies of Philippi, West Virginia and it is a WILD ride, Spookies. Seriously, this is one of the more bizarre stories we've covered thus far on the pod, and that is saying a lot!

Let us know YOUR thoughts on the Philippi mummies, by leaving us a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts! Or you can venture over to our Instagram and drop us a comment on the episode post there. We are REALLY curious to see what others think about this one!

Hey there Spookies, and welcome to season four of the Appalachian Spooky Hour! We've got a killer (pun intended) line-up for 2024, with the season broken into two halves to make things work a little bit smoother.

In this first episode we talk about the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio and some of it's more famous haunts. We also discuss a bit of how movie history has left it's mark on the building, for better or for worse. So grab a drink, lock the door, and join us for another episode.

Welcome to the finale of season 3! In this episode we discuss the disappearance of Geraldine Largay, who went missing on the Appalachian Trail in July of 2013.

We hope you've enjoyed season 3, and we can't wait to come back in January of 2024 with season 4!

In this episode, featuring semi-regular Spooky guest-host Mandi, we read and react to true paranormal stories about Appalachia from various places online. We also share our first user submitted paranormal experience tale, from listener and fan Laura! You don't want to miss this fun, wild, and interesting episode as we dive into everything from the creepy mist that rolls through the hills, to folks who seemingly just live in the middle of the woods.

Also, what the hell is a fire imp!?

This week we venture to the iconic Appalachian town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This small town has played host to the Civil War, thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, and more ghosts than you probably ever imagined! Let's dive into a few famous haunts!

The website West Virginia Ghost Stories, Legends, and Haunts was essential in my research for this episode. Through them I found the initial stories and, along with their information, was able to find enough around online to flesh out the tales as you hear them in this episode. Be sure to check them out for more cool WV haunted history!

On November 21st, 2003, I saw a UFO right here in Appalachia. I wasn't the only witness, either! Was it really a UFO? Or something else? Listen and find out!

Let us know YOUR UFO stories! Have you seen anything similar? Head to thespookyhour.come and share your tales with us!

Warning: this episode covers several sensitive topics, such as child abuse and murder. If these things make you uncomfortable, this may not be the episode for you. While we tried not to make things too graphic, the imagery is still there.

In this episode we talk about an infamous murder case that not only happened in Appalachia, but in my own incorporated corner of the world. Who killed Roy Rickey? And why did they try so hard to stage the murder of an innocent child? Find out this week, as we break down this often unheard of story.

Join us for this special Halloween episode, where we gather 'round the campfire to hear about the Tailypo (one of Sam's favorite childhood stories).

What's your favorite spooky story from when you were a kid? Share with us, we'd love to hear from you!

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Join us as we explore the St. Albans Sanatorium, a notorious former boys school turned asylum in Virginia. What exactly happened to make this place a hot bed of paranormal activity? Did a massacre really take place here between settlers and local Native American tribes? We discuss all that and more, you don't want to miss it!

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We officially kick off spooky season as we share with you the story of Betty Knox. What happened to Betty? Did she willingly leave her mountain, and her life, behind? Did something tragic befall her? Tune in and find out as we plunge headfirst into the first of three Halloween episodes!

Welcome to the first episode that made Sam, your host, cry!

No, really.

In this episode we delve into the horrors and atrocities that took place at Pennhurst Asylum, learn a bit about the Spooky Squads personal tour there, and discuss whether or not Pennhurst is haunted. Spoiler alert: it is.

In this episode we talk about the haunts and horrors of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and about our personal experiences during a recent visit. Did Mandi get shoved around by an angry ghost in the Farnsworth House? Are there really apparitions of deceased soldiers still walking the battlefield to this day? Join us as we hash out just what we think about Gettysburg!

We did an overnight ghost hunt at Trans Allegheny Lunatic asylum, and we're sharing our experiences with you guys! Join us as we talk about what we saw, smelled, and heard as we sort out whether or not the place is truly haunted.

If you missed us live on our instagram, never fear! This is the full, unedited live show that we did tonight. You can also view it at @appalachianspookyhour on instagram if you prefer that! We chat a bit about the Farnsworth House Inn, where we're staying in the most haunted room, and what we think about Gettysburg thus far.

Join us this week in Asheville, North Carolina as we explore Highland Hospital, and the tragic life and death of Zelda Fitzgerald. Does she still roam the grounds of the former asylum? What about the other souls that perished there? What makes former hospitals, asylums, and other such places so haunted in the first place? Let's find out!

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Join us as we travel to the southeastern Ohio portion of Appalachia, as we explore the Hope Furnace and it's supposed haunt. We also discuss the Moonville Tunnel, and I share a personal family ghost story and say the word now WAY too many times! This is our last biweekly episode, as next week we move to our new WEEKLY episode format!

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In this episode we dive into the story of Zona Heaster Shue, and how she came back from beyond the grave to solve her own murder and seek justice for herself. It is the only known case of a ghost solving, well, any murder, and it's quite the rollercoaster ride! This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

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In this episode we explore the lore and mythology of the Wampus Cat, a lesser known Appalachian Cryptid. I also share some personal family stories about the Wampus, and the encounters my grandfather, grandmother, and dad had with the creature. Do you believe? After this episode, if you don't, well, you just might.

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Hey spookies, and welcome to season three! In this first episode we discuss the famous Flatwoods Monster, and whether it's fact or, well, fiction. This is one alien encounter tale you do NOT want to miss!

You can also check out our brand new website here! We want to hear YOUR creepy Appalachian tales, so be sure to submit them to us under the contact tab. We can't wait to read what you send in!

Please forgive any light rustling sounds in the background. We have gotten new equipment for season three, and aren't used to the sensitive mic just yet. Hopefully noise reduction reduce anything distracting.

In this episode we discuss our recent trip to the UK, and share haunted tales from some of the places we visited. Did we have any ghostly encounters? Tune in and find out!

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In the season two finale we venture to the world famous Appalachian Trail. Join me (Sam) and special guest Mandi as we read first-hand accounts of haunts and horrors from hikers who have traversed the trail, and try to sort out whether we think they are fact or if they are fiction. We discuss everything from ghost fog to murderers who stalked hikers along the trail, and trust us, you don't want to miss it!

Let's take a little trip down to the Blue Ridge Mountains, to investigate the ghosts of the Biltmore Estate. Is George Vanderbilt still lingering in his library on stormy nights (and days)? Is his wife, Edith, still roaming the house in search of her husband? What about the ghostly child who splashes in the long empty pool, or giggles at visitors from inside the drains? There's a lot to explore in this architectural marvel of a home.

After you've given us a listen, head on over to Instagram to check out Hooked On Pam! She's creating some absolutely awesome crocheted masterpieces, including a lil Sam from Trick r' Treat she made just for me! Shoot her a DM to ask about commissions!

Join us as we venture to Burkittsville, Maryland to discuss the Blair Witch Project. Was it all fictional? Or was some of it based in factual events? Let's find out! We'll also explore some other local legends and lore from the area that the movie didn't touch on, and we discuss upcoming projects from the Spooky Hour ladies! Grab a drink and a snack, and let's deep dive into the history of the Blair Witch!

This week we deep dive into the world of Appalachian folk magic and granny witches! I give a few personal accounts of what it was like growing up with magical mountain folk, and break down how important these strange people were to their communities. So tune in for a listen as we discover what the life of the granny witch is all about.

Also, don't forget to check out Drunk Darkness if you're looking for a new podcast to tune into. Mitch and Amanda take the macabre and strange and make it a good time! Trust me, it's worth a listen!