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Old Gods of Appalachia

DeepNerd Media
Appalachia
Old Gods Of Appalachia
Woodhaven Sanatorium
Supernatural
Horror
Vampires
Baker's Gap
Family
Cumberland Valley Authority
West Virginia
Deepnerd Media
Tennessee
Tuberculosis
Locke Rail
Glory Ann Boggs
Polly Barrow
Knoxville
Racial Dynamics
Community
Asheville, North Carolina

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-an... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes166Founded7 years ago
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As Joseph Bland’s dreams come to fruition, something stalks the men and women at Lonely Creek.

CW: Yep. More blood. It’s murderpalooza over here, family. Drowning, disembowelment, flaying, consumption of human bodies, impalement, domestic violence, ... more

Family, we are excited to announce our next miniseries, The Unfortunate Exorcism of Glory Ann Boggs. Available exclusively to our subscribers in the Holler. Episode one coming just in time for spooky season: October 1, 2026.

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Summer brings rain of various kinds to Lonely Creek.

CW: Still more blood (this is Lavinia’s story — did you expect anything less?). Falls from various types of heights, broken bones, more eyeball injury, knife wounds, interpersonal conflict, domes... more

The bride explores her new home as shadows begin to stir. 

CW: Blood. We cannot stress that enough. Lots of blood. Eyeball injury, severed body parts, crushed limbs, impalements, interpersonal conflict, mention of the deaths of parents and grandpare... more

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Brandon Bentley
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Steve Shell
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Jamie Petronis
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Nita Jade
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Autumn Boegeman
Voice of Denise Ramey
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Steve Shell
Writer and host; central voice across episodes; involved in production and narrative direction.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14.8k ratings
  • Outstanding, creepy, definitely worth your time

    As I curate horror podcasts, Old Gods is always right at the top. Consistently excellent production. Great voices. This is one I never miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patrickdallas416
    United States13 days ago
  • Found thru Spooked

    Consistently astounded by how good this is. Clearly a labor of love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamama$
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic!

    Awesome from stem to stern!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who like this genre!!

    Audible
    5
    Shelly Renzelman
    United Statesa month ago
  • Horrifyingly Entertaining!

    Great writing, great narration, great acting and great music! Horrifyingly entertaining. You never quite know what twist and turn is coming next and how a tangent will work its way back into the storyline like the evil tendrils of the alternative world it portrays. Not for the faint of heart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snoslyde
    United States3 months ago
  • An absolute treat

    This is the best storytelling I’ve heard on a podcast. Steve Schell has the perfect voice to tell these tales. The writing is incredible, the world building is excellent. This has become my comfort listening and I’ve grown quite attached to these characters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jess.yvonne
    Canada3 months ago

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A dark, horror-anthology set in an Alternate Appalachia, the majority of episodes weave folklore, Gothic family sagas, and eerie supernatural strands into multi-arc narratives. Central motifs include cursed landscapes, ancestral power, mysterious artifacts, and bone-deep world-building delivered through immersive narration, vivid sound design, and season-long storytelling. Premium extras, live tours, and the Holler community feature prominently, offering fans extended content and closer engagement with the lore. The format blends standalone tales with overarching conspiracies, appealing to listeners who enjoy atmospheric dread, mythic tension, and richly developed settings.

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Old Gods of Appalachia launched 7 years ago and published 166 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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3. Don Martin
4. Steve Shell
5. Jamie Petronis
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