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Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media
Ghost Stories
Civil War
Kentucky
New Orleans
Ghosts
Tennessee
Poltergeist
Virginia
Louisiana
Southern Gothic
Alabama
American Civil War
Chapel Hill Ghost Light
Mamie Thurman
Battletown Witch Festival
Folklore
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority House
Bell Witch
Georgia
Bluelife

Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Wave... more

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Recent Guests

Suzy Nguyen
Host/creator of Beyond the Ferns, a narrative true crime podcast that covers modern and historic cases with a focus on humanity of victims
Beyond the Ferns
Episode: Introducing: Beyond the Ferns
Kelly Gates Elmore
Coordinator of the Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum at Coastal Alabama Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College
Episode: Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum | Interview | Encore Episode
Kevin O'Shea
Host of Supernatural Japan
Supernatural Japan
Episode: Haunted Love Motels with Supernatural Japan
Chris Heck
Guest sharing ghost stories from his youth and experiences with the paranormal.
Feature Film Maker
Episode: Introducing: Tell Me Your Ghost Story
Eric Freeman-Sims
Owner of The Knight House and paranormal investigator
Knight House
Episode: Investigating The Knight House | Live Event Announcement
Stacey Williams-Ng
An artist from Memphis and creator of the Southern Gothic Oracle.
Episode: The Southern Gothic Oracle w/ Stacey Williams-Ng | Interview
Alicia King Marshall
Co-owner of Franklin Walking Tours, former co-host of Ghost Tour
Franklin Walking Tours
Episode: The Spy Who Still Haunts Franklin w/ Alicia King Marshall | Interview
Rob Kirkup
Host of How Haunted, guiding listeners through ghost stories and haunted histories
How Haunted
Episode: Reclaiming Nat Turner's Skull | Minisode
Annie Hamilton-Eman
Head of tourism for Mead County and chairperson for the Battletown Witch Festival
Mead County Tourism
Episode: Legacy of the Battletown Witch

Hosts

Brandon Schexnayder
Host of Southern Gothic
Breanne Schexnayder
Co-host of Southern Gothic

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Amazing

    Brandon’s voice and storytelling are captivating! Definitely listen regularly and you should, too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelissaMK
    United States2 months ago
  • Southern Gothic

    One of my favorite podcasts. I love all the different stories from the South as I am a Southern myself and I have learned a lot about the folklore of the South. Brandon has a great presentation of the material he covers and the perfect voice for a podcast . Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cmba65
    United States4 months ago
  • Great to get away from the world

    I’d call this the best escapism podcast out there. Politics in the modern sense is never brought up, just historic context and fun stories. We lived close to the Gaines Tavern in KY for a decade and I have to say that episode was spot on and was so much fun to listen to! Easily my top 3 favorite podcasts! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momomof4KY
    United States5 months ago
  • Carpet baggers

    Heard an ad for this show. They mispronounced Appalachia. They list Carolina as the northern edge of the South, then go on to talk about Virginia. The music is generic Western slop.

    About as southern as JD Vance, using stereotypes and summaries of others wok to make a buck.

    Git.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    S3436
    United States5 months ago
  • Terrible pacing

    There’s too many stops and self promotions it’s hard to get into the zone of the story, with that said the microphone quality is great and you can tell that that the topics are very thoroughly researched

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Freakyfry99
    Australia6 months ago

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Pacing and mid-roll promotions are noted negatives by a subset of reviewers.
Listeners enjoy the blend of history and folklore and the regional focus on the South.
Overall, the show is praised for strong storytelling, thorough research, and atmospheric production.

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#110
United States/History
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#188
United Kingdom/History
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#201
Canada/History
Apple Podcasts
#225
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#66
Brazil/History
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#88
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Introducing: Haunted American History
Q: What is Walking Sam?
Walking Sam is a modern folklore figure who embodies community despair and issues of suicide, specifically around the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, and serves as a chilling symbol of the historical trauma faced by the Lakota people.
Introducing: Weird in the Wade
Q: So could you tell us a little bit about what some of those things are?
Andy describes various unexplainable sounds and occurrences in his house, suggesting a possible haunting.
Introducing: Weird in the Wade
Q: Do you believe in ghosts?
Andy expresses skepticism about ghosts but admits there's unexplainable phenomena in his house that he can't detail.
The Southern Gothic Oracle w/ Stacey Williams-Ng | Interview
Q: What can you tell us about the symbols represented in the Oracle deck?
Stacey explains that the symbols reflect various aspects of Southern culture and folklore, allowing for a personal connection for users of the deck.
Introducing: I Talk to Ghosts
Q: How do you feel about recent changes in your life?
Raquel expresses her feelings of being stuck and the contemplation of a potential move to the East Coast with her husband.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Gothic

What is Southern Gothic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently blends historical research with folklore and ghost stories from the American South. Episodes thread together archival reporting, local legends, and real places—mansion hauntings, Civil War era lore, and regional mysteries—creating a rich, atmospheric storytelling experience that aims to separate fact from folklore while embracing the region's eerie heritage. A standout aspect is the high production value: immersive sound design and careful sourcing, plus occasional crossovers and campfire-style folklore installments that broaden the reach beyond traditional history shows. Potential listeners who enjoy well-researched history flavored with legends, haunted places, and atmospheric narration will likely find this appe... more

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1. Haunted American History
2. Southern Mysteries Podcast
3. Dark Histories
4. American Hauntings Podcast
5. Hometown Ghost Stories

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Recent guests on Southern Gothic include:

1. Suzy Nguyen
2. Kelly Gates Elmore
3. Kevin O'Shea
4. Chris Heck
5. Eric Freeman-Sims
6. Stacey Williams-Ng
7. Alicia King Marshall
8. Rob Kirkup

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