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The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

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71 stories; each candle stands for a few of them.

Southern ghost story and folklore podcast exploring haunted history, regional legends, and oral traditions from across the American South.

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The Boo Hag: A Gullah-Geechee Witch Legend11 min
In the coastal marshes of Georgia, the legend of the Boo Hag has kept children (and adults) awake for…
The Ghost of Alice Flagg of The Hermitage16 min
In the salt-scented air of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the ghost of Alice Flagg remains one of the…
The Blue Girl of Poole's Mill Covered Bridge16 min
For generations, visitors to Poole's Mill Covered Bridge in North Georgia have reported seeing a mysterious…
Patin's Punkin Patch: A Cajun Halloween Ghost Story7 min
On a misty Halloween night in the Louisiana bayou, two boys decide to test their luck in a local pumpkin…
Chief Sawnee's Gold: A Georgia Mountain Legend16 min
Two treasure hunters with a case of "gold fever" head up Georgia's Sawnee Mountain in search of lost…
The Black Dog: A Kentucky Coal Mine Ghost Story14 min
"The Black Dog" is a haunting Appalachian legend about a mysterious creature that appears in the darkness of…
Marie Jolie: A Cajun Folktale of the Bayou Devil15 min
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, the beautiful Marie Jolie finds herself being courted by a stranger…
The Boarded Window14 min
Classic ghost story from the master Ambrose Bierce.
Little Cottage in the Woods: An Alabama Civil War Ghost Story7 min
Deep in the Alabama wilderness, some secrets refuse to stay buried.
The Barefoot Woman10 min
They say even the Devil can't break a happy home alone.
The Click-Bok Tree12 min
A mysterious seed from Africa, a cruel plantation owner, and a tree that refuses to be tamed.
The White Dress5 min
Spooky tale about a young Florida girl who goes to ghastly lengths to get the perfect prom dress.
A Beloved Teacher7 min
Deep in the Georgia marshlands, a simple grave marker tells a story of courage.
The Bell Witch Cave18 min
In this original Southern ghost story, two children learn that some dares go too far when they venture into…
One More Room: A Haunted Atlanta Hotel Ghost Story13 min
When a Hollywood location scout arrives in Atlanta to find the perfect backdrop for a new film, he thinks…
Deal with the Devil: A Georgia Trickster Tale11 min
Can a mere mortal outwit the Devil?
The Missing Cookies15 min
Was it Santa, or a visitor from the other side?
Graveyard Dogs7 min
What are those low, guttural growls echoing through the local cemetery at night?
Green Eyes of Chickamauga Battlefield10 min
Deep in the woods of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, a pair of glowing green eyes…
The Coughing Dog7 min
Terrifying Georgia urban legend of a single woman who wonders why her guard dog starts acting so strangely.
Hell Hole – Battle of New Hope Church15 min
A Georgia ghost story about a Civil War relic hunter who stumbles across the haunted "Hell Hole" at the…
Knock, Knock, Who's There? | A Cajun Ghost Story10 min
In this chilling Cajun ghost story, a miserly father's cruelty toward his only daughter comes back to haunt…
Blinded By Love15 min
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, a pair of traveling newlyweds seeks shelter for the night in a secluded…
How Brer Coon Gets His Meat7 min
In this classic Uncle Remus folktale, the crafty Brer Rabbit and his clever friend Brer Coon team up to…
The Flaming Tomb of Josie Arlington12 min
In the heart of New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery sits a magnificent red granite crypt that locals once called…
Ibo Landing10 min
Near the mouth of Dunbar Creek on Georgia's St.
The Bleeding Heart Dove11 min
A tragic tale of forbidden love and a broken heart that manifests in the natural world.
The Meanest Man: A Savannah Tall Tale5 min
They say some folks are too mean for Heaven and too ornery for Hell.
The Plat-Eye: A Lowcountry Shapeshifter Legend14 min
Deep in the marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry, something is watching from the shadows.
The Ticking Clock: A Supernatural Mystery12 min
For years, the antique grandfather clock stood silent, a dusty relic of a bygone era.
No Greater Love: A Kentucky Coal Mine Ghost Story12 min
Deep in the coal mining country of Kentucky, Henry Jacobs spends his days in the darkness of the earth.
The Town Without Death: A Kentucky Mountain Ghost Story14 min
After the tragic loss of his wife, a grieving farmer wanders deep into the hollows of Eastern Kentucky…
Chancy Fox: The Louisiana Gambler and the Swamp Vampires9 min
In the Louisiana swamps, a man running from the law is just a moving target for things that haven't tasted…
Mama Coon-Coon: A Louisiana Swamp Folktale9 min
Deep in the Louisiana bayou lives a mysterious fisherwoman named Mama Coon-Coon, famous for her seafood…
Wait 'Til Jesse Comes: A Mississippi Spooky Cat Legend7 min
Caught in a fierce Mississippi rainstorm, an exhausted salesman seeks refuge in an abandoned hillside house.
The Legend of Sop Doll: A Mississippi Witch Story18 min
Desperate for work during the Depression, a drifter takes a job at a remote Mississippi farm—only to find a…
The Sausage Man of New Orleans: A Gruesome Ghost Story8 min
One of the French Quarter's most infamous murder tales.
Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation9 min
Explore the legend of Chloe, the slave ghost of Myrtles Plantation.
Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story15 min
Experience 'Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story.' This episode follows a young man's encounter with a…
The Maco Light: North Carolina's Famous Railroad Ghost Story10 min
Experience the chilling legend of the Maco Light.
Tsali: The Cherokee Legend of the Smoky Mountains17 min
High in the mist-covered peaks of North Carolina lies the story of a man who chose sacrifice over surrender.
The Spirit of Thomas Lester - A Southern Haunted House Story5 min
Experience the legend of Thomas Lester, a man whose high-speed encounter with a headless ghost left him…
Railroad Bill5 min
An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill.
Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk: A Louisiana Legend7 min
A Southern supernatural folktale with Irish roots: An early Louisiana settler rescues a turtle and is…
The Nut Eating Devil: A Tennessee Mountain Ghost Story14 min
Uncover the chilling legend of the "Nut Eating Devil," a classic Tennessee mountain ghost story.
Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road, Part 1: The Statement of the Son9 min
Part One of our adaptation of Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece.
Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road Part 2: The Confession of the Father9 min
In Part Two of our Ambrose Bierce adaptation, the mystery deepens with 'The Confession of the Father.'…
Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road Part 3: The Spirit's Testimony9 min
The haunting conclusion to Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece.
Number Ninety: The Charleston Haunted House Dare | A Southern Ghost Story26 min
Episode Summary: Would you spend the night in a house the rest of the world has abandoned to the dead?
The Cow That Ate The Preacher | An Appalachian Tall Tale15 min
What happens when a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple?
Why Is a Jack O' Lantern Named Jack? | The Legend of Stingy Jack16 min
Every October, millions of pumpkins are carved into glowing faces.
The Sheriff and the Loup Garou: A Louisiana Werewolf Story13 min
How far would you go for the love of your life?
Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend12 min
E ver wonder why mosquitoes are so thirsty for blood?
Lizzie: Ghost of Brinkley Female College | A Memphis, Tennessee Ghost Story20 min
Memphis is a city of music and history, but it is also a city of ghosts.
Grandma's Furry Robe - A Southern Horror Story13 min
Two college friends spend a quiet weekend at an isolated Appalachian mountain house — until strange…
Where's My Ring? | A Georgia Ghost Story11 min
Bitterness between two sisters over a glittering diamond ring leads to terrifying consequences from beyond…
The Devil's Mansion of New Orleans15 min
Did the Devil himself really build a mansion in the heart of the Garden District?
Fiddler's Dram: A Strange Tennessee Folktale15 min
In this eerie Tennessee folktale from Weakley County, a legendary fiddler emerges for one last contest…
The Mirror: A New Orleans Ghost Story | The Moonlit Road29 min
A weathered mirror hangs inside an old shotgun shack, but some reflections refuse to stay where they belong.
Don't Fish on Sunday! | A Virginia Fishing Folktale9 min
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