
From mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 143 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Join Charlie and Michael for the first half of the 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff, recorded live at Arcana Durham in front of an enormously enthusiastic crowd of friends and community members!
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• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry... more
Happy Halloween! Join Charlie and Michael around Charlie's kitchen table to celebrate what we love about this season and tell a couple of spooky stories!
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• Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volume... more
Just in time for Halloween, did you know the North Carolina legislature once included an accused werewolf? Join Michael and Charlie on a historical deep-dive into one of the more surprising political history stories in the state! And, as a bonus mini... more
One of the Carolinas' most interesting phenomena--and most easily experienced for one's self--is that of Gravity Hill. Ride along with Charlie and Michael as we take a roundabout route to discussing this fascinating legend!
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• Arcane Carol... more
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I recently saw this podcast mentioned somewhere on a random subreddit when looking for spooky stuff that involved the Outer Banks and thought to myself that I should check it out which I of course promptly forgot.
However, when just searching Apple Podcasts for ghosts which lead me to “The Ill-Tempered Ghost of Bertie County NC” and as soon as I saw the name of the Podcast the Reddit post came back to the forefront of my mind.
Listened to the Bertie Co. episode and then started back at the b... more
Arcane Carolinas is a fun, fascinating and informative podcast that is addictive, in a Good Way! If you like the off beat nature of our mundane life, you will love these presentations. Thanks
Love listening to Charlie and Michael talk about the history of this region. They do great research and keep it light and fun.
I love this podcast. I don't live in the Carolinas but now I want to.
I listened only to the first and second of the Bath, NC episodes. I could not even finish the episodes because they were so poorly researched and so gave so little understanding to the times, primary sources and actual historical facts that clearly the hosts had only read a Wikipedia version of the history of Bath. Would love to listen to a better version of this
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Exploring the diverse history and folklore of the Carolinas is the focal point of this podcast, where captivating tales of cryptids, local legends, and strange occurrences come to life through engaging storytelling. The hosts, Charlie and Michael, combine thorough research with humor and personal anecdotes to present a rich mix of historical facts and eerie tales that highlight the region's unique cultural identity. The discussions often intertwine historical contexts with supernatural narratives, making the episodes both informative and entertaining, while engaging with themes of folklore, history, and community identity.
Throughout various episodes, listeners are introduced to an array of topics, including ghost stories, mythical creatur... more
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