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Old Gods of Appalachia

Podcasts · Fiction

Old Gods of Appalachia

111 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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 . Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcripts may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Topics · top 10

Appalachian folklore and supernatural mythology×3Appalachian folklore and mythology×3Supernatural horror storytelling×2Psychological manipulation and institutional control×2Character-driven narrative tensionCorporate settings as horror backdropHistorical artifacts with occult significancePower imbalance and class dynamics in fictionRecurring character mythologyPodcast production and distribution

Analyzed Episodes

Apr 16, 2026

Episode 97: Excursus II

Supernatural horror storytellingCharacter-driven narrative tensionCorporate settings as horror backdrop
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May 14, 2026

Episode 99: Master of Doors

Supernatural bargains and deals with otherworldly entitiesFamily power structures and succession planningOccult practices and magical systems
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Apr 30, 2026

Episode 98: Generation of Vipers

Family succession and inheritance conflictsIdeological schisms within organizationsProphecy and predetermined destiny narratives
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Apr 2, 2026

Meet Our Cousins: The Harbingers

Magic regulation and legal frameworksCongressional oversight of supernatural abilitiesArchaeological discovery of ancient civilizations
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Dec 5, 2024

Episode 71: Season Five Prologue

Appalachian cultural identity and regional loyaltyIntergenerational conflict and parental expectationsEconomic decline in coal-dependent regions
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Dec 19, 2024

Episode 72: Strange Visitations

Supernatural horror narrative structureSmall-town Appalachian folklore and mythologyDeath and mortality themes in storytelling
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Dec 25, 2024

Stacking the Odds

Appalachian folk magic and hoodoo practicesWinter solstice traditions and seasonal rituals1939 Depression-era economic hardship and social conditions
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Mar 26, 2026

Episode 96: Lessons Learned

Appalachian folklore and supernatural mythologyHealthcare facility closure and institutional failureMoral choice under supernatural pressure
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Jan 2, 2025

Episode 73: The Blood of Wolves

Cult Leadership and ManipulationAppalachian Folklore and MythologySupernatural Horror Narratives
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Jan 16, 2025

Episode 74: The Good Shepherd

Cult recruitment and manipulation tacticsOccult practices and Aleister Crowley influenceRural Appalachian folklore and protective wards
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Jan 30, 2025

Episode 75: Logistics and Provisions

Cult psychology and charismatic leadershipIntergenerational trauma and indoctrinationReligious extremism and spiritual manipulation
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Feb 14, 2025

Episode 76: The Good Son

Appalachian folklore and supernatural mythologyGenerational trauma and inherited cursesCult psychology and manipulation tactics
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Feb 27, 2025

Meet Our Cousins: The Gentleman from Hell

Mass disappearance mysteries and unexplained phenomenaSupernatural horror storytellingInvestigative narrative podcasts
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Mar 6, 2025

Episode 77: Brothers in Arms

Family betrayal and sibling rivalryCorporate hierarchy and bureaucratic controlSupernatural entities and immortality
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Mar 20, 2025

Episode 78: The Horror of Babylon

Family succession and internal power strugglesSupernatural entities and their autonomyEnvironmental corruption and restoration
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Apr 3, 2025

Episode 79: Portrait of Authority

Psychological horror and gaslighting narrativesSupernatural family dynamics and inherited powerIdentity formation and paternal influence
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Apr 17, 2025

Episode 80: Change of Plans

Psychological manipulation and institutional controlSupernatural transformation and identity lossCorporate loyalty and employee retention mechanisms
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Mar 12, 2026

Episode 95: The Second Death

Supernatural entity predation on spiritsSpiritual ward maintenance and perimeter protectionGhost communication and interaction protocols
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May 8, 2025

Episode 81: Gone Fishing

Appalachian folklore and supernatural mythologyVietnam War veteran trauma and PTSD representationRural community dynamics and social work in Appalachia
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May 22, 2025

Episode 82: Cold Call

Land acquisition and property rights disputesFamily cemetery preservation and ancestral burial groundsCorporate harassment and persistent sales tactics
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