Old Gods of Appalachia

By: DeepNerd Media
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  • 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-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake.


    To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support us on Acast at supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. You can also find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch in our shop at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.


    Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved.

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Episodes
  • Episode 0: Prologue

    Episode 0: Prologue
    Oct 31 2019

    Welcome to our Appalachia, where hearts are good, hands are strong and no one wants to talk about what sleeps beneath us. First come, first served.


    Written by Steve Shell

    Sound design by Steve Shell

    Narrated by Steve Shell

    Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood

    Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards


    LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com


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    Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.


    Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved.

    Get Build Mama a Coffin, Black Mouthed Dog and other exclusive content on Patreon!

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia.


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    10 mins
  • Episode 0.5: The Witch Queen

    Episode 0.5: The Witch Queen
    Nov 6 2019

    They say there's a witch in that valley and you'd do well to stay away from there. Join us as we journey back to the settling of the central plateau and witness the power of mountain women.


    CW: Religious fundamentalism, death of parents by illness and implied suicide, child abandonment, offscreen attempted romantic coercion, shapeshifting, description of monstrous animal, discussions of mortality.


    Written by Steve Shell

    Sound design by Steve Shell

    Narrated by Steve Shell

    Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood

    Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards


    LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com


    COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:

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    Instagram

    Twitter

    Bluesky


    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.

    Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.


    Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.


    Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved.

    Get Build Mama a Coffin, Black Mouthed Dog and other exclusive content on Patreon!

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia.


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    23 mins
  • Episode 1: Old Number Seven: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part One

    Episode 1: Old Number Seven: Barlo, Kentucky 1917: Part One
    Nov 7 2019

    Darkness comes to the tiny town of Barlo in the form of the worst mining disaster in Kentucky history. Young Sarah Avery runs.


    CW: Frank discussion of historical racism, explicit gore including facial and eye mutilation, death by industrial disaster, desecration of dead bodies, reanimated dead, discovery of a body dead by hanging, endangerment of a child by monsters.


    Written by Steve Shell

    Sound design by Steve Shell

    Narrated by Steve Shell

    Intro music: "The Land Unknown," written and performed by Landon Blood

    Outro music: "I Cannot Escape the Darkness," written and performed by Those Poor Bastards


    LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com


    COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Twitter

    Bluesky


    SUPPORT THE SHOW:

    Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.

    Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.


    Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.


    Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved.

    Get Build Mama a Coffin, Black Mouthed Dog and other exclusive content on Patreon!

    Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia.


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Amazingly Spooky!!

Great stories brought to life by the narrator! Living near Western Kentucky myself, these stories are truly haunting!!

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Why isn't this a movie

Great story content. Story teller is excellent in execution. And keeping you listing. Why isn't this a movie

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excellent tone and narration.

like a Dixie version of HP Lovecraft's New England, and just as darkly entertaining

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I love it

The narrator's ability to tell a story is excellent. I save episodes for long drives bc I know I can get lost in the story. Being from Appalachia myself, this series feels like home.

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I'm Going In!

ok ok ok...I'm in! piqued my interest for sure! love the narration and the accompanying music is greatly applicable.

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Lovecraftian feel in a unique wrapper

Love it already, Good ambient audio, amazing narration. you can really feel the level of invested the creators are when it comes to delivering a quality show. The story is engaging and original while not being too far outside the lines. An all around a great show and worth the listen.

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spooky

I love his voice! very compelling and the characters are so brought to life. I keep coming back cause I always want to hear what happens next.

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I'm obsessed

I love this podcast. it's interesting and spooky! the characters are fun and I enjoy how the narration spirals. I'm addicted!

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Absolutely Incredible story telling

This series has been one of the most incredible podcast and story telling I’ve ever listened to. I’m impressed with the progression of the stories up to this point and how incredible each episode has been. The way it’s written is unparalleled and I adore the voice and style it’s preformed in. Hats off to this crew and I thank you so much for sharing your gift in such a unique way. I’ve enjoyed every single episode and how I’ve lost myself entirely while listening.

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Amazing

Narrator is everything made all the difference...love the music, sound effects, different accents and voices

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