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In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake.
To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler. You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com.
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Episode 84: Hardball
Season 5 · Episode 84
jeudi 3 juillet 2025 • Duration 42:39
Vince and Chip have that chat.
CW: Insects maggots, larvae, eye and internal body horror, gore, explosions, gunshots, collapsing building sounds, dog barking / growling sounds, sounds of a flamethrower, description of a dog in peril (unharmed), tequila and other alcohol use.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated and performed by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.com)
Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.
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Episode 83: Field Training
Season 5 · Episode 83
jeudi 5 juin 2025 • Duration 29:15
An ancient adversary rears its many heads.
CW: Blackmail, mention of marital infidelity, insect sounds, insect horror, lawyers.
Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated and performed by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.com)
Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Episode 75: Logistics and Provisions
Season 5 · Episode 75
jeudi 30 janvier 2025 • Duration 31:14
Each side prepares for the oncoming night.
CW: Discussion of suicide, dementia, depression, death of parents via auto accident, and smoking; kidnapping, occult/religious practices, religious trauma, threat of harm to an elder, CB Radio sound effects.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Narrated by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards
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A Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part Two
jeudi 9 avril 2020 • Duration 24:03
In which we properly meet The Walker Sisters and their man Melvin.
CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead body, references to the KKK (pejorative), spiritual/demonic possession themed elements, references to historical sex work, references to the death of an adult child.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
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A Once-Told Tale: The Wolf Sisters Part One
jeudi 2 avril 2020 • Duration 27:40
To be a wolf is a thing of spring loaded joy, of black gummed panting death. Of pack and ground. Torn tendon and blood and broken bones in feasting abandon beneath a split and howling sky. But to be a wolf with the mind of mortal man or woman? No-we can’t be trusted with that kind of power without being broken by it. Not even wise women of The Clutch. Not even them.
CW: Frank discussion of historical racism and treatment of migrant workers, depictions of period racism, cult activity, shapeshifting, supernatural animal violence, gore, dismemberment of a dead body, references to the KKK (pejorative), spiritual/demonic possession themed elements, references to historical sex work, references to the death of an adult child.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
The voice of Miss Darla: Stephanie Hickling Beckman
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Build Mama a Coffin: Trailer
jeudi 6 février 2020 • Duration 02:53
A whole new story set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia. Exclusively on Patreon. Come tithe and come a with us to Esau County, VA in the fall of 1927.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Outro music: "Build Mama a Coffin," written and performed by Blood on the Harp
To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support us on Acast at supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. You can also find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch in our shop at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.
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Episode 10: The Witch Queen Chapter III: Last Harbor: Season Finale Part 4
Season 1 · Episode 10
jeudi 30 janvier 2020 • Duration 35:44
Season One comes to a close as we follow Daughter Dooley to the far reaches of Last Harbor and witness what changed her and The Black Stag whose name sounds like, but is not Horn-ed Head or Hornet Head.
CW: Medical horror, death of the elderly and physical trauma patients in a period hospital setting, theft and endangerment of a newborn, blood, cult activities.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Episode 9: You Ready to Go Home? Season Finale Part 3
Season 1 · Episode 9
jeudi 23 janvier 2020 • Duration 27:57
In this, our penultimate episode of Season One, we examine what makes a home and the power of kinfolk as we say good-bye to young Sarah Avery.
CW: Religious themes, endangerment of a child, cannibalism, implied death of children in the care of an institution, ableist attitudes towards a being with a facial difference, supernatural/magical violence.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Episode 8: Homecoming : Season Finale Part 2
Season 1 · Episode 8
jeudi 16 janvier 2020 • Duration 24:51
We return for a visit with the good Pastor of the Tabernacle of the Elder Covenant, as he and his family prepare to relocate.
CW: Death of spouse and family members by monster-related violence, implied death of an infant, resurrection/corruption of the dead.
Written by Cam Collins
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
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Episode 7: Afterbirth: Season Finale Part 1
Season 1 · Episode 7
jeudi 9 janvier 2020 • Duration 27:45
Before our time in Barlo moves forward towards its inevitable conclusion, we take one last look back to honor a life that might otherwise remain overshadowed and left hanging from the branches of our family tree.
CW: Frank discussion of historical sex work, discussion of childbirth, insect/creature themed body horror, gore, monster-related terror, death by hanging, explosion-related gore, potential danger to a child.
Written by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
Narrated by Steve Shell
Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards
LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com
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Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved.
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