Appalachian Spooky Hour

Tonight we talk about Jenny Jump State forest, along with several nearby areas, including Shades of Death Road and Ghost Lake. Do you know how Jenny Jump go its unusual name? Or that Ghost Lake might be built on sacred Native American land? Join us as we discuss these things and more, and explore this often neglected area of Appalachia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Join us as we venture into the hills of West Virginia, to visit the iconic West Virginia Penitentiary (also known as the Moundsville Prison). Is this gothic style civil war era building really haunted? Or did it manage to escape the ghosts of it's dark past? Let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Tonight we find ourselves in Maryland, at the historic Hampton House. Reportedly haunted by five separate entities, we dig into both the history and the ghosts of the property. Are the deaths of the Ridgley family matriarchs predicted by the crashing of a phantom chandelier? Who is Old Tom? How DO you pronounce Cygnet? Let's find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

From the late 1700s to the very early 1800s, the Harpe Brothers left a murderous trail across several Appalachian (and non-Appalachian) states. They were ultimately found guilty of upwards of 40 murders, and became known as America's first documented serial killers. Join us as we explore their history, the crimes they committed, and their ultimate downfall. It's an episode you don't want to miss! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

In 1964, a local reporter spotted a strange creature while driving home one evening. This creature became known as the Beast of Grafton, aka the Grafton Monster. What began as a random sighting, quickly turned into everything from aliens to monster hunting parties, and now lives firmly in the lore of West Virginia and Appalachia. Join us as we learn more about the Grafton monster, and the legacy it's left on the city of Grafton! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

In 1983, Jessie Hoover set off into the 100 Mile section of the Appalachian Trail (located in Maine) and simply...disappeared. Who was Jessie, and what might have happened to her? Join us as we talk about this lesser known story of a person just seeming to vanish from the trail and into the unknown. Don't forget to check out Paranormal Coffee Co, and support small businesses! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

On August 27th, 1891, an ill-fated passenger train plummeted into Third Creek while crossing Bostian Bridge (near Statesville, NC). Some say that it is still, to this day, attempting to make that crossing, time and time again. Can you really hear the train as it jumps the tracks into the creek below? Or the screams of passengers who never made it to their destinations? Join us as we take a look at the ghost train of Bostian Bridge, and just what happened that fateful night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Welcome to the Grove Park Inn, where one famous guest checked in but never left. Does the Pink Lady really roam the halls of the inn, years after her death? Join us as we discuss whether or not we think she's still there, and just why hotels are prime spots for hauntings. If you'd like to know more about Zelda Fitzgerald, check out our episode Tragedy At Highland Hospital. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Tonight we make our way to Tennessee, to visit the haunts of the Brushy Mountain Penitentiary. Built in the late 1800s, and closing in 2009, this prison has seen it's fair share of violence. From race riots to murders, there is a LOT to uncover here, so join us, Spookies, as we take a look into what makes Brushy Mountain so terrifying. We want to hear YOUR stories! Head over to thespookyhour.com, hit that contact tab, and send us all your spooky tales! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Journey with us to Asheville, North Carolina as we explore the mysteries of Helen's Bridge. Just who was Helen, and why does she still linger in this location long after her death? We cover a few possible theories, and discuss why places like this may end up haunted. We want to hear YOUR stories! Venture over to thespookyhour.com, hit the contact tab, and send us your own spooky tales from Appalachia! We'll feature your story on a future episode of the show! We read and discuss ALL listener submissions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

In this episode we explore the Road to Nowhere, located in North Carolina in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Is it really haunted by the people who were displaced to make the park and subsequent lake? Let's find out! If you're interested to read more of the story from this episode, you can find that here: https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=6375 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Hey there, Spookies! Join us tonight as we delve into the strange mystery of Wizard Clip, a haunting that took place in Middleway, WV (before there WAS a West Virginia). This is a wild one, trust me! You don't want to miss it. We also read one of YOUR listener submitted tales, straight from the hollers and hills of Kentucky coal country. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

This week we explore the history, and haunts, of White Hall. Located in Madison Count, Kentucky, this antebellum home is said to still house it's former owner, Cassius Clay, who passed away in 190. I also discuss my own personal creepy story from White Hall, which is part of why I love the place so much. It's good one, y'all! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

This week we talk about the mummies of Philippi, West Virginia and it is a WILD ride, Spookies. Seriously, this is one of the more bizarre stories we've covered thus far on the pod, and that is saying a lot! Let us know YOUR thoughts on the Philippi mummies, by leaving us a comment wherever you listen to your podcasts! Or you can venture over to our Instagram and drop us a comment on the episode post there. We are REALLY curious to see what others think about this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Hey there Spookies, and welcome to season four of the Appalachian Spooky Hour! We've got a killer (pun intended) line-up for 2024, with the season broken into two halves to make things work a little bit smoother. In this first episode we talk about the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio and some of it's more famous haunts. We also discuss a bit of how movie history has left it's mark on the building, for better or for worse. So grab a drink, lock the door, and join us for another episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Welcome to the finale of season 3! In this episode we discuss the disappearance of Geraldine Largay, who went missing on the Appalachian Trail in July of 2013. We hope you've enjoyed season 3, and we can't wait to come back in January of 2024 with season 4! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

In this episode, featuring semi-regular Spooky guest-host Mandi, we read and react to true paranormal stories about Appalachia from various places online. We also share our first user submitted paranormal experience tale, from listener and fan Laura! You don't want to miss this fun, wild, and interesting episode as we dive into everything from the creepy mist that rolls through the hills, to folks who seemingly just live in the middle of the woods. Also, what the hell is a fire imp!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

This week we venture to the iconic Appalachian town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This small town has played host to the Civil War, thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, and more ghosts than you probably ever imagined! Let's dive into a few famous haunts! The website West Virginia Ghost Stories, Legends, and Haunts was essential in my research for this episode. Through them I found the initial stories and, along with their information, was able to find enough around online to flesh out the tales as you hear them in this episode. Be sure to check them out for more cool WV haunted history! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

On November 21st, 2003, I saw a UFO right here in Appalachia. I wasn't the only witness, either! Was it really a UFO? Or something else? Listen and find out! Let us know YOUR UFO stories! Have you seen anything similar? Head to thespookyhour.come and share your tales with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support

Warning: this episode covers several sensitive topics, such as child abuse and murder. If these things make you uncomfortable, this may not be the episode for you. While we tried not to make things too graphic, the imagery is still there. In this episode we talk about an infamous murder case that not only happened in Appalachia, but in my own incorporated corner of the world. Who killed Roy Rickey? And why did they try so hard to stage the murder of an innocent child? Find out this week, as we break down this often unheard of story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/appalachianspookyhour/support