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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 on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler. You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com.

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

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Old Gods of Appalachia

A family receives visitors in the shadow of the passing of a loved one.

CW: Reflections on the death of friends and family, funeral home, mention of bodies lying in state for viewing, injury of an elder.

Written by Steve Shell

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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Episode 72: Strange Visitations

"Stacking the Odds" was featured in the holiday live show Family Traditions, which was originally performed at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC, in December of 2023.

CW: Family strife, prophecy, mention of animal butchery, discussion of infertility, Christianity, baked goods. 

Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Nina Jennings: Shasparay Irvin

The voice of Tobias Underwood: D.J. Rogers

The voice of Marigold Underwood: Stephanie Hickling Beckman.

Outro music: “50 Second Instrumental” by Landon Blood

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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Stacking the Odds

Old enemies rise as older friends try to make peace.

CW: Gore, mutilation (facial, bodily, and eye), desecration of corpses, human sacrifice, cult activities, religious overtones, quasi-church service, vomit, discussion of the death of family members, addiction, support groups, homelessness. 

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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Episode 73: The Blood of Wolves

The days grow darker in Baker’s Gap as allies from different generations meet face to face.

CW: Gunfire, profanity, mentions of ritual sex magic, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, cult activity, kidnapping, hobbits, threat of harm to the elderly, depiction of the aftermath of a fist fight. 

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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Episode 74: The Good Shepherd

Each side prepares for the oncoming night.

CW: Discussion of suicide, dementia, depression, death of parents via auto accident, and smoking; kidnapping, occult/religious practices, religious trauma, threat of harm to an elder, CB Radio sound effects.

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley 

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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Bluesky

SUPPORT THE SHOW:

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

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

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Episode 75: Logistics and Provisions

The first story arc of season five comes to its inevitable conclusion.

CW: Gunfire, kidnapping, fist fighting, gore, body horror, desecration of corpses, monster noises, howls, animal sounds, death of a child, ritual mutilation, death by monster, death by flora.

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley

The voice of Kelson Stallard: Kelson Stallard

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com.

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

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Episode 76: The Good Son

Three private detectives investigate the mystery of Cold Sparrow - a town that's entire population disappeared without a trace over twenty years ago. Together, the detectives seek to unravel the town's mysteries and find the enigmatic Benjamin Veers, an eccentric billionaire who resided in the once picturesque town.

Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

Mace voiced by Steven Zivic

Leon voiced by Sam Stark

Phyllis voiced by Aubrey Akers

Benjamin Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone

Edward Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone

Charlie Prist voiced by Mark Anzalone

Intro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks.

For more information, visit maeltopia.com.

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Meet Our Cousins: The Gentleman from Hell

The second arc of Season Five begins. In the winter of 1944, sibling rivalry runs rampant in the house that Barrow built.

CW: Family strife, discussion of the unnatural conception of a child, occult rituals, gore. 

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The Voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin

The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses-Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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

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Episode 77: Brothers in Arms

On a mission, Polly Barrow finds an unexpected ally in the dead streets of Tourniquet.

CW: Family strife, discussion of monster based kinks and the unnatural conception of a child, risk of harm by weather related motor accident.

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum

The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian

The voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin

The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses-Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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SUPPORT THE SHOW:

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

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Episode 78: The Horror of Babylon

Pretty Polly Barrow faces shadows of the past while upholding her end of a bargain.

CW: Family strife, description of a horror/monster themed kink club, death of a child, mutilation, sounds of a building being destroyed, monster noises.

Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum

The voice of Orla: Betsy Puckett

The voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin

The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley

The voice of Babylon: Cam Collins

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:

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SUPPORT THE SHOW:

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Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com.

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

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Episode 79: Portrait of Authority

Decisions are made in the place where the veil stands thin.

CW: References to the deaths of children in the practice of child labor, death of a parent, death in pollution-related circumstances, disfigurement, sex work, infertility. Loud animal noise, high pitched whistling, and sounds of emotional distress. 

Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell 

Narrated by Steve Shell

Sound design by Steve Shell

Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell

Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood

Outro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer

Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.

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

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Episode 63: The Ways of the Dead

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