
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArtsDramaFiction | |||

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
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
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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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!
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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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