MountainLore

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Welcome to MountainLore, bringing you Appalachia's rich tradition of folk tales, ghostly whispers, and bewitching legends. Join us as we tell the timeless tales passed down through generations. From chilling encounters with restless spirits to the lore of cunning folk and mysterious witches, each episode of MountainLore invites you to lose yourself in the magic and mystery of Appalachia's captivating storytelling tradition. Tune in, and let the mountains whisper their secrets.

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Old Bill Mullins and the Burning Bible

May 01 2024 8 mins  
In this episode of MountainLore, we tell the tale of Old Bill Mullins and his fiery reckoning. A man known for his sinful ways and a life lived in defiance of the divine, Bill's story is a cautionary whisper among the pines and a legend that has echoed through the hills of Appalachia for many years. Join us as we recount how the flames of an otherworldly fire reveal Old Bill's ulti

The Wicked Sisters of Appalachia

Apr 24 2024 7 mins  
Today's tale takes us deep into the mountains of Southwest Virginia, where a legend tells of two sisters whose very souls seemed woven from the darkest threads of the mountains. In this episode of MountainLore, we delve into the sinister saga of these two, whose wickedness was whispered to be the devil's own handiwork. Even in death, the sisters' legacy of terror refused to be buri

A Cold Slap to the Cheek: The Tale of an Appalachian Haunting

Apr 17 2024 8 mins  
Today we tell a tale about a mysterious and unsettling visit to an old, grand house nestled deep within the Appalachian hills—a place where ghosts laugh and taunt you when the sun goes down and long into the night. It's a story of terror that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural, leaving our visitor—and perhaps even you, dear listener—with a haunting that ling

The Preacher and the Ghost Of The Blackwater Farmhouse

Apr 10 2024 9 mins  
Venture with us into the stormy hills of Southwest Virginia, where a stop on a preacher's journey brings him a ghostly plea for justice in this episode of MountainLore. As the heavens unleash a rainstorm, our man of God seeks refuge in an old farmhouse, rumored to be haunted by restless spirits. What follows is a night of eerie noises, spectral encounters, and a murder mystery that

The Twisted Tree of the Witch's Wrath

Apr 03 2024 7 mins  
In the dark hollows of Appalachia, a tale as twisted as the branches of an ancient oak unfolds in this episode of MountainLore. We're taking you back 150 years to a time when a grand old oak tree stood sentinel on the edge of a small town, its boughs a meeting place for a coven of witches and their moonlit rituals. Join us as we recount the harrowing night that left a town reeling

The Haunted Tavern of the River's Bend

Mar 27 2024 6 mins  
On this ghostly journey through the heart of Appalachia, we recount the spine-tingling tale of two brothers, Jacob and Ritchie Vail, and their fateful encounter with a haunted tavern along the Ohio River. As the brothers seek lodging one night, they stumble upon a mysterious establishment with a dark past and an even darker presence lurking within its walls.Don't forget to subscrib

Old Richter's Ghost

Mar 20 2024 5 mins  
In this chilling episode of MountainLore, we delve deep into the eerie tales of western Pennsylvania as we recount a story that's lingered in the whispers of the hills for over a century. We venture to a forsaken square frame house nestled in the mountains—a house that now stands forlorn, its glory days long past. In 1886, this house was abuzz with the life of woodsmen, but among

Big Fraid and Little Fraid

Mar 13 2024 8 mins  
Today we tell a tale from southwest Virginia about a man, his young son, and the family's cows, which the son tended during the day up in the mountains. That man tried to teach his boy a lesson in being home on time. That's NOT how things turned out, however.Don't forget to subscribe to the MountainLore podcast. We're on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Goodpods or where

The Hollow Branch Witch Trial

Mar 06 2024 14 mins  
One summer, many years ago, a small community in the mountains of Kentucky suffered through the worst drought any of them had ever experienced. Searching for a cause for their misery, they found one: an older woman who lived at the head of their holler, Hollow Branch, who many had whispered had unearthly and evil powers based on her reputation as a healer, or granny woman.Before lo

The Tell Tale Lilac Bush

Feb 28 2024 6 mins  
Bill and Elie had a long life together, made even longer by their utter dislike for each other. One day Elie disappeared and Bill became a man set free.All was grand, until that cursed lilac bush came along.Be sure to subscribe to the MountainLore podcast. We're on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Audible or wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Til next we meet, sweet dreams,