
Welcome to The Moonlit Road Podcast, broadcasting from the American South where strange folktales infuse the humid air, and ghost stories are as common as fireflies on a summer night. So light a lantern and pull up a chair—just don't forget to keep an eye on the shadows. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a storytelling journey along the South's mysterious backroads. The Moonlit Road Po... more
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 65 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionArtsPerforming ArtsDrama | |||

Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story.
For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the p... more
Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland).
Advisory: This is an un-sanitized traditional folktale featuring dark themes and descriptions of physical injury/rema... more
Based on the true Christmas story of the annual CSX Santa Claus Special train, bringing Santa Claus by rail to remote Appalachian communities.
Additional reading:
Visit Kingsport
Guide to Seeing the CSX Santa Train
For more strange Souther... more
Christmas kids story about a scarecrow who teaches a holiday lesson to a grumpy snowman.
For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit themoonlitroad.com
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I have listened to every episode at least 3 times and it’s become an annual tradition during October. Can’t get enough of the stories. They’re all great and greatly told!
I love the stories and different voices. Such a delightful podcast this is.
Love these stories!
An enchanting and eclectic collection of tales that entice and intrigue . A colourful representation of the American South.
the best ever in the world
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