Old Gods of Appalachia

DeepNerd Media

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.


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Season 4

Episode 51: Season Four Prologue
24-08-2023
Episode 51: Season Four Prologue
Welcome to Season 4, family.  Join us as we look down from the mountain top and ponder the tales we’ll be spinning this season. CW: References to mutilation, hunger, poverty, loss of employment, genocide, animal extinction, tarot, war and post war trauma, impending childbirth, child endangerment, monster noises and being pursued by monsters. Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses )” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: "Atonement" written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 52: The Men of the Rock
07-09-2023
Episode 52: The Men of the Rock
J.T. Fields of Paradise and his young companion find themselves the unwilling guests of a mysterious sect.CW: Kidnapping, confinement, dungeon/cave sounds, slamming doors, grinding stone, threats of graphic violence, description of being knocked unconscious, coughing sounds.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 Rachel Harlow: Sarah Doreen Macphee Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: "Atonement" written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 54: Caveat Emptor
05-10-2023
Episode 54: Caveat Emptor
Jack confronts a face from the past he cannot name. CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging/choking, court/legal proceedings, verbal/emotional abuse, description of/reference to bodily odors, description of death by horse, discussion of sex work, pregnancy, endangerment of a pregnant person, racism, non-graphic mention of the birth of a child.Written by Steve Shell and Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of D.L. Walker: Cam CollinsIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 55: The Matter of the Chilldren
19-10-2023
Episode 55: The Matter of the Chilldren
Can there be justice for the children of the Clutch? CW: Kidnapping, confinement, ambient sounds of a large crowded room, sounds of gagging, choking, moaning and other pain-related vocalizations, breaking bones and tearing flesh, keening / distressed animal noises, court / legal proceedings, mention of pregnancy and childbirth, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of D.L. Walker: Cam CollinsIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 56: The Traveling Marvels
02-11-2023
Episode 56: The Traveling Marvels
There are many threats to children who wander alone into these woods. Even those who may be wolves.CW: Carnival ambience, chicken sounds, description/discussion of exploitative treatment of the disabled, brief description of the killing of chickens, snakes and other small animals, gore, monster noises.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Erebus Cain: Darren MarshallIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 57: The Land of Nod
16-11-2023
Episode 57: The Land of Nod
“And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”CW: Kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, description of circus costuming, bluegrass.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 he voice of Erebus Cain: Darren Marshall Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood utro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer The music of The Bone Pickin’ String Band: performed by Laurel Hells RamblersSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 58: Opportunity Knocks
30-11-2023
Episode 58: Opportunity Knocks
“I told you to be quick, young ones. Best you run.”CW: Gunshot, kidnapping, threats of physical harm, industrial doors slamming, sound of a man screaming in the distance, gore, death, dismemberment and sounds of consumption by a monster, mention of death of a parent due to cancer. Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Erebus Cain: Darren MarshallIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 63: The Ways of the Dead
22-02-2024
Episode 63: The Ways of the Dead
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 ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Bloody Roots Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Atonement” written and performed by Jon Charles DwyerSpecial equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 3

Episode 31: Season Three Prologue
17-03-2022
Episode 31: Season Three Prologue
Welcome to Season 3, Family. Join us as we walk in the shadows of the mountains and see a few of those who we might meet in the dark.CW: References to mutilation, occult phenomena, family dysfunction,and being unhoused due to the death of an elder; monster sounds.Written by Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: "As Above, So Below" written and performed by Landon BloodDeluxe Benefactor: Scared to Death PodcastSeason Sponsor: Sucrebeillle – Visit sucreabeille.com/products/nightshade and use the code LOVEGODS. Spend $25 anywhere in the store and add a dram of Nightshade to your cart to get that dram free.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 32: Runs in the Family
31-03-2022
Episode 32: Runs in the Family
In the early decades of the 20th century, unions are on the rise in coal country. Those who toil beneath the dark earth balk under the yoke of the Barrow family’s rule, and something must be done.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, human sacrifice, ghosts, mutilation, beheading and maiming human beings, monster sounds.Written by Cam Collins and Steve ShellNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Pretty Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston-CrumIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro Music: “Pretty Polly” as performed by Landon Blood and John Lee BullardSeason Sponsor: Sucrebeillle – Visit sucreabeille.com/products/nightshade and use the code LOVEGODS. Spend $25 anywhere in the store and add a dram of Nightshade to your cart to get that dram free.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 33: Special Delivery
14-04-2022
Episode 33: Special Delivery
Polly Barrow and her Hollow Men, Mr. Crain and Mr. Churchman, venture into the heart of coal country to make special deliveries to those who deserve them.CW: References to occult phenomena, unnatural means of reproduction, sounds of a woman in psychic pain, a baby fussing and crying, massacre of a family, monster noises, appearance of (but not actual) child endangerment.Written by Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Pretty Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston-CrumIntro Music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro Music: "Pretty Polly” as performed by Landon Blood and John Lee BullardSeason Sponsor: Sucrebeillle – Visit sucreabeille.com/products/nightshade and use the code LOVEGODS. Spend $25 anywhere in the store and add a dram of Nightshade to your cart to get that dram free.Back the Old Gods of Applachia TTRPG Kickstarter at mymcg.info/oldgodsrpg.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 34: On Oak Mountain
28-04-2022
Episode 34: On Oak Mountain
Polly Barrow and her boys make another special delivery, this time to the Underwoods of Oak Mountain. Discoveries are made.CW: References to historical racism and law enforcement, happy baby sounds, blended Appalachian witchcraft and Christian practices, supernatural manifestations centered around a baby.Written by Cam CollinsSpecial script consultant: DJ RogersNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve ShellThe voice of Granny Underwood: Stephanie Hickling-BeckmanThe voice of Nina Jennings: Shasparay IrvineThe voice of Tobias Underwood: DJ RogersThe voice of Polly Barrow: Tracy Johnston-CrumIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Pound of Flesh Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “I Cannot Escape The Darkness” by Those Poor BastardsSeason Sponsor: Sucrebeillle – Visit sucreabeille.com/products/nightshade and use the code LOVEGODS. Spend $25 anywhere in the store and add a dram of Nightshade to your cart to get that dram free.Back the Old Gods of Applachia TTRPG Kickstarter at mymcg.info/oldgodsrpg.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.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.