Old Gods of Appalachia

Old Gods of Appalachia

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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...

Episodes(40 episodes)

Episode 92: Excursus I

S6E92 - Episode 92: Excursus I

An amuse bouche before our first course of the season.CW: References to death by illness, historical hospital settings.Written by Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Sick and Alone” by Those Poor BastardsSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MO...
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 39:22
Episode 91: Season Six Prologue

S6E91 - Episode 91: Season Six Prologue

A brief look ahead into the long shadows of Season Six.CW: References to family secrets, train sounds.Written by Steve ShellEdited by Cam CollinsProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro/Outro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALA...
Published: Jan 15, 2026Duration: 13:07
Season 6 Trailer #3: Nurse's Log

Season 6 Trailer #3: Nurse's Log

The patient has awakened...NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.comTOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com.<...
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 2:33
Season 6 Trailer #2: A Farewell Note

Season 6 Trailer #2: A Farewell Note

By the time you read this, I will be gone...NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com...
Published: Jan 12, 2026Duration: 1:29
Season 6 Trailer #1: Foreman's Report

Season 6 Trailer #1: Foreman's Report

How can soil hunger?NEW SEASON 01.15.26Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.comTOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com.<...
Published: Jan 9, 2026Duration: 1:33
Meet Our Cousins: [REDACTED]

Meet Our Cousins: [REDACTED]

Introducing [REDACTED]; from Athan (The Grotto) and Jamie Petronis (The Cellar Letters)Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late-brother’s life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, Jacob finds himself working within The [REDACTED] Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena. As he becomes entangled with paranormal forces and secret agendas, Jacob begins to discover a sense of belonging in a place he never expected.Equal parts horror and workplace satire, [REDACTED] takes inspiration from late 90s & early 2000s te...
Published: Dec 19, 2025Duration: 20:48
One Last House

One Last House

A special preview of the exclusive content to be found within the Holler. www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler When the porch lights begin to wink out, it’s time for all little ghouls and goblins to head on home, but two children decide to knock on just one more door.CW: Bugs. So. Many. Bugs. We can’t stress this enough: BUGS. Children splitting time between divorced parents, unsanitary living conditions, children in danger, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve...
Published: Oct 31, 2025Duration: 35:18
Episode 90: When the Darkness Comes

S5E90 - Episode 90: When the Darkness Comes

All paths converge in a night of terror as season five comes to a close. CW: Sounds of: a loud rock concert, a fire alarm, a chainsaw, physical combat and injury by knives; contemplation of being LGBTQ+ in rural Appalachia, discussion of death of a partner, gore, multiple decapitations, impending death by vampires, death by chainsaw, so much vampire violence.Written by Steve Shell, Cam Collins and special guest NitaJadeProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by...
Published: Sep 18, 2025Duration: 1:11:01
Episode 89: Lost in the Shadows

S5E89 - Episode 89: Lost in the Shadows

In the penultimate episode of season five, all roads lead to a sanctuary for music and those who worship at its altar. CW: Gore, trauma related flashbacks, group vocalizations of pain related to ritual practices, awkward teenage romance, lots of vampire violence. Description of stress induced vomiting (no sounds), and ritualized vampire self-harm. Discussion of complicated family relationships,sexuality and high school bullshit. Written by Steve Shell, Cam Collins and special guest NitaJadeProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellS...
Published: Sep 4, 2025Duration: 45:23
Episode 88: Good Times

S5E88 - Episode 88: Good Times

As the sun sets, travelers make their way to the scruffy city of Knoxville. CW: Descriptions of a messy, unsanitary vehicle, automotive sounds, discussion of existential uncertainty, reflection on the death of a partner, references to urination, death by vampire, sexual themes, discussion of vampire violence, references to alcohol and drug use, cheesy answering machine outgoing message.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe vo...
Published: Aug 21, 2025Duration: 41:42
Episode 87: Say Hello to the Night

S5E87 - Episode 87: Say Hello to the Night

Hunters of varying stripes take to the highway in pursuit of our young vampire friend.CW: References to historic racism and violence / hate crimes, lynching, threat of violence to crows (that is not carried out, family; you should know us better than that by now), death of a spouse, death of a parent, death in child birth, danger posed to a child during birth, lots of vampire stuff, sexual themes, fire, entrapment in a buring building, death by fire, body horror; sounds of stabbing, gunshots.Written by Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and special...
Published: Aug 7, 2025Duration: 50:36
Episode 86: Cry Little Sister

S5E86 - Episode 86: Cry Little Sister

Wild hearts take to the road and shadows follow.CW: References to narcotic use, the death of a partner, burn care, family strife/arguing, the satanic panic, aggressive evangelism, vampire stuff.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Miranda Coffey: Andie Marie TillmanThe voice of Troy: Adam KampourisThe voice of Denise Ramey: Autumn Boegeman...
Published: Jul 24, 2025Duration: 36:31
Episode 85: When You're Strange

S5E85 - Episode 85: When You're Strange

The final arc of season five begins. Two trailer parks, unalike in dignity, is where we lay our scene. CW: Highway sounds, truck sounds, descriptions of mobile home parks, banging on door sounds, description of religion-themed family strife.Written by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Miranda: Andie Marie TillmanThe voice of Troy: Adam KampourisThe voice of Denise Ramey: Autumn Boe...
Published: Jul 10, 2025Duration: 38:10
Episode 84: Hardball

S5E84 - Episode 84: Hardball

Vince and Chip have that chat. CW: Insects maggots, larvae, eye and internal body horror, gore, explosions, gunshots, collapsing building sounds, dog barking / growling sounds, sounds of a flamethrower, description of a dog in peril (unharmed), tequila and other alcohol use. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro...
Published: Jul 3, 2025Duration: 42:39
Episode 83: Field Training

S5E83 - Episode 83: Field Training

An ancient adversary rears its many heads. CW: Blackmail, mention of marital infidelity, insect sounds, insect horror, lawyers. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.com)...
Published: Jun 5, 2025Duration: 29:15
Episode 82: Cold Call

S5E82 - Episode 82: Cold Call

A stranger looking to make a deal comes calling. CW: Discussion of exploitation of elders, threatened wildlife, animals reacting to a threat.Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.co...
Published: May 22, 2025Duration: 25:31
Episode 81: Gone Fishing

S5E81 - Episode 81: Gone Fishing

In the spring of 1983, two men share battle scars and brotherhood in the little town of Mavisdale, VA.CW: Discussion of war, divorce, marital strife, alcohol addiction, references to domestic violence, social work issues, forest / bird sounds.Written by Cam CollinsProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Stone's Throw” by Jon Charles...
Published: May 8, 2025Duration: 27:37
Episode 80: Change of Plans

S5E80 - Episode 80: Change of Plans

Henricus Crane confronts the ghosts of his past.CW: Family strife, death of a sibling, monster violence,train sounds. Written by Steve ShellProduced and Edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated and Performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor BastardsLEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCO...
Published: Apr 17, 2025Duration: 47:24
Episode 79: Portrait of Authority

S5E79 - Episode 79: Portrait of Authority

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 CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston CrumThe voice of Orla: Betsy PuckettThe voice of...
Published: Apr 3, 2025Duration: 40:27
Episode 78: The Horror of Babylon

S5E78 - Episode 78: The Horror of Babylon

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 CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston CrumThe voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray ChristianThe voice...
Published: Mar 20, 2025Duration: 29:16