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The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

The Moonlit Road, LLC
Folklore
The Moonlit Road Podcast
Ghost Stories
Loup Garou
Acadia Parish
Brinkley Female College
Memphis
North Carolina
Christmas
Santa Claus
Louisiana
Clara Robertson
Seances
Jack-O'-Lantern
Imogene
Robert
Le Grand Sheriff
Lizzie
Hauntings
Spiritual Mediums

Leave the highway behind for the dark back roads of the American South. Since 1997, The Moonlit Road has been gathering the Southern ghost stories, folklore, and oral traditions whispered across generations — from the bayous of Louisiana to the Sea Islands of Georgia to the hollows of Appalachia. In each episode, gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists bring you haunted history, forgotten ... more

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Latest Episodes

Deep in the back roads of East Tennessee stands the abandoned Old Lockhart House, a place locals say is haunted. One Halloween night, two teenagers decide to test the legend—and discover that some places are better left alone.

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Deep in the mountains of Tennessee, a young bride will do anything to save her husband's sanity from the legendary Wampus Cat. When a mysterious old woman offers her a strange mask with the power to confront the fearsome creature, the gift comes with... more

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Don't Fish on Sunday!

Everyone in one small Virginia town knows the rule: don't fish on Sunday.

The old-timers insist the river's fish honor the Sabbath, refusing to bite on the Lord's Day. But one young fisherman named Moses laughs at the supers... more

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A weathered mirror hangs inside an old shotgun shack, but some reflections refuse to stay where they belong.

In this haunting Southern tale from The Moonlit Road Podcast, a forgotten house, a strange mirror, and a lingering presence blur the line b... more

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Recent Guests

David Hirt
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Episode: Fiddler's Dram: A Strange Tennessee Folktale

Host

Rick Baldwin
Host of the series with a long-running role in presenting Southern folklore and ghost stories.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 641 ratings
  • So glad

    Best stories ever ✌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birchleaf2001
    United States2 months ago
  • wow

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lwood2425
    3 months ago
  • New episodes, Hooray!

    This is my favorite spooky story podcast, I’m so glad it’s back!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smallverson
    United States3 months ago
  • Happy you’re back

    Best stories ever ✌🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birchleaf2001
    United States7 months ago
  • Excited to see new episodes!

    I was excited to see a few new episodes pop up at the end of 2025. TMR is a wonderful way of using a modern medium to bring to life the old tradition of oral storytelling and folklore. Thank you to the TMR team for this labor of love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zarathustranu
    United States8 months ago

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Fans appreciate consistent updates and the timeless appeal of Southern folklore.
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Listeners praise the atmospheric, old-timey storytelling and strong regional flavor.

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This series centers on Southern ghost stories, folklore, and oral traditions, delivered through atmospheric storytelling, sound design, and historical context. Episodes span a wide range of regional tales—from Virginia rivers and Georgia hauntings to Appalachian legends—often weaving moral lessons, local culture, and folklore origins into compact, intimate narratives. Production tends to pair evocative narration with period-accurate soundscapes, and guests or regional storytellers frequently anchor each tale. Listeners can expect rich sense-of-place, craft-focused storytelling, and a steady cadence that makes it easy to binge without sacrificing atmosphere or authenticity. A standout is the strong emphasis on regional texture and folkloric ... more

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