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by Candis Casper
Hey, y'all. Pull up a chair and listen to paranormal stories from the Appalachian mountains. I'll tell you all about haints, cryptids, ghosts, hauntings, unexplained phenomena, and everything mysterious Appalachia has to offer.
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- Feb 6, 202418 min
Bigfoot of Appalachia Part II
Somehow several hours of research and a decently lengthy script led to an 18 minute episode. I'm not sure how that happened unless I really talk that fast.Continuing on with last episode's Bigfoot / Sasquatch info, this episode we delve into the folkloric Bigfoot creatures that are regional-specific, as well as into theories and ideas about who Bigfoot is and where our most famous cryptid may have come from.TW: No triggers.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comVisit the website at obscureappalachia.comSources:Bigfoot Theories – Washington BigfootThe Legend of the Boojum | Balsam Mountains North Carolina FolkloreGrassman | Cryptid Wiki | FandomOrange Eyes | Cryptid Wiki | FandomWhirling Whimpus | Cryptid Wiki | FandomThe oldest account of Bigfoot was recorded in 986 AD - Sasquatch ChroniclesTennessee Wildman | Cryptid Wiki | FandomCOLUMN: The Tennessee Wildman | East TennesseanYeahoh, Yahoo or Bigfoot? - Appalachian HistoryWhirling Whimpus | Monster Wiki | FandomThe five strangest theories about SasquatchThe Bering Land Bridge Theory - Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)Bering Land BridgeBering Land Bridge formed surprisingly late during last ice age | NSF - National Science FoundationSkeptic » eSkeptic » April 12, 2004The Man Who Created BigfootThese 5 Mythical Animals Turned Out to Be Real | Nature and Wildlife | Discovery
- Jan 23, 202419 min
Bigfoot of Appalachia Part I
TW: No triggers I can see.Bigfoot is Appalachia's most well-known cryptid. Probably the entire US, really. How have I made it this long without making an episode about the big, hairy guy himself? Part I of this two parter gives some Bigfoot basics, like a very brief overview on his appearance, his supposed communication methods, and territorial markings believed to be displayed by the Sasquatch. Then I go into a few Appalachian-based Bigfoot sightings. One of which is a full story from the witness, the others are synopses of the encounters. This is overall a research episode, not a story based one. Overall for a cryptid his lore is more cryptozoological rather than paranormal.I'm eager for next episode when we can talk about some of the absolute insanity that are the theories on his origin.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal stories or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comRecommended videos referenced in the episode:Pennsylvania White Bigfoot - slowed down - YouTubeOlympic Bigfoot - Beyond the Trail new Sasquatch evidence documentary On the Trail of Bigfoot tie-in - YouTubePrimary source for experiences:Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization - They're so great, y'all. Check them out.Other sources - Please note many of these sources will carry on to part II:BFRO Report 73291: Couple's near-miss road-crossing sighting 10 miles south of TrentonBFRO Report 2435: Several people witness 7 to 8 foot tall creature on an old mining roadBFRO Report 74666: RECENT: Father and daughter's daylight encounters with a sasquatch on large wooded property 16 NW of DurhamBFRO Report 57053: Fisherman has up-close daytime encounter with a hairy hominid near ClaytonBFRO Report 9546: Teens chased by upright running animal near BradfordBigfoot - WikipediaBigfoot Theories – Washington Bigfoot“A Strange and Frightful Being” – Appalachia’s Folklore Creatures Part 3 - Appalachia BareThe Legend of Bigfoot | Washington State Military Department, Citizens Serving Citizens with Pride & TraditionScientists Propose a New Theory for Why Some Chimps Throw Stones at Certain Trees | Discover MagazineThe Art of Nest Building - Project Chimps
- Dec 26, 202321 min
Year End Review & Bonus Stories
I just wanted to make a lil' year end wrap-up episode for the first full year of Obscure Appalachia. I talk about your favorite episodes, offer some bonus stories, and share my own favorite episodes as well. I also discuss some general thoughts on the near future of the podcast. Please let me know, do you prefer the narrative, research heavy episodes? Or do you prefer the story compilations? Or both, equally? Do you have any interest in watching me in video form do basically the same thing I do now? Lol. Share some thoughts with me.Thank you all for an incredible first year plus. I have the most amazing listeners. Happy new year to all of you.TW: NoneFind me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comBe sure to follow or subscribe so you don't miss upcoming episodes. Also leave me a review if you haven't already, pretty please?Sources:
- Dec 12, 202348 min
Listener Submissions Vol. 2
This episode completes this round of listener submissions. Just like last time, there's a nice array of different experiences here. I tried to divide them up so each episode wouldn't be one solitary type of encounter. One of my favorite parts of doing these past two episodes has been connecting with y'all. It's so cool to not only get to hear your experiences, but to get to interact with you on a deeper level than I normally do. Unsurprisingly, you guys are really amazing people.Just like last time, this episode does have adult language. But it also has hauntings, another freaky astral projection experience, a ouija board, and strange... Shadow person... Bigfoot... Cryptids? Ghosts? I love it.TW: No real triggers here.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia. Feel free to submit questions for these folks and I'll forward them their way.The improved website is over at obscureappalachia.com. Leave a review there or on your podcast provider for me pretty please? It helps a lot with increasing my reach to new listeners.To support the podcast visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Stories today are from Mel, Michelle, Anonymous, and Brodie.
- Nov 28, 202336 min
Listener Submissions Vol. 1
Y'all really DELIVERED on telling me about your own personal, paranormal experiences. I'm so honored you trusted me to tell your stories. There's a nice mix of hauntings, unexplained creatures, and cryptids for you to enjoy.If you'd like to ask the contributors any questions, contact me with those and I'll pass them along.My apologies that there's some audio artifact in this episode that is driving me absolutely insane. Not sure what is going on with my set-up, but I'm working to fix it for next time. Look forward to volume 2 on December 12th, 2023.TW: No real triggers this episode, just two f-bombs in the final story.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Bee, Father JP, Karah, Sherry Perry, Christopher Burns, and Earl.
- Nov 14, 202328 min
Corpsewood Manor
The story of Corpsewood Manor is one of the more intriguing true crime stories, because it does have elements of the occult and the paranormal. I love when we get to do a deep dive into people who march to the beat of their own drummer. There's only so much "they lit up a room" mindset you can take before you want to know who people actually are. It's a shame Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom didn't have many more years of the life they envisioned when they came to Georgia. The US, and Appalachia, wasn't always the most welcoming of people who were so blatantly different.What do you think of the paranormal element to the story? Do you think Corpsewood is haunted, or cursed? Do the ghosts of Charles, Joseph, or the dogs still roam the homestead? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.Send in those paranormal stories of your own to obscureappalachia@gmail.com for inclusion on an upcoming episode. Please include the name you'd like for me to use for you in the story. You may of course stay anonymous.Listener Note: This episode contains discussion of sexual activity that may not be appropriate with younger ones around.TW: Murder, animal murder, prejudice and homophobia, drug use, potential sexual activity with a minor.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Corpsewood Manor – Abandoned SoutheastSatanic panic - WikipediaThe Corpsewood Manor Murders in North... by Petulla, AmyThe Corpsewood Murders: 40 years later - Atlanta MagazineThe Nine Satanic Sins - Church of SatanHaunted Horror: The Corpsewood Murders – Queer ParanormalWe're Here, We're Queer, We're Dead - OUT FRONTCorpsewood Manor – Summerville, Georgia - Atlas ObscuraThe Tragic Case of Dr. Charles Lee Scudder, Satanist - Church of Satan
- Nov 6, 20230 min
Request for Listener Story Submissions
Hey y'all! I'm in need of some more of your personal paranormal experiences, both big and small. Please write those out in as much detail as you can, and e-mail them to obscureappalachia@gmail.com. Please include the name you'd like for me to use for you on the podcast. Thank you!Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus episodes visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:
- Oct 31, 202315 min
Halloween Campfire Tale - The Bell Witch
A bit of a departure on format with this one, in such a fun way. This special Halloween episode was the perfect opportunity to do an episode on the Bell Witch. This haunting is infamous in Appalachia, particularly in Tennessee where the story takes place. It's fascinating to have a fairly well-documented in history paranormal story, especially one that is such an intelligent and interactive entity. There are many small variations in this story, so I went with the most commonly told and accepted versions, but there's a lot of nuance in here. Easy for that to happen when this was centuries ago. What do you think about this episode? Let me know. Y'all know I love the feedback. :)TW:Brief instance of animal cruelty, physical assault by an entity, murder...? by an entity.Find me on social media at Obscure Appalachia.To support the podcast and get bonus content visit patreon.com/obscureappalachiaSubmit your true paranormal, true crime stories, or love letters to obscureappalachia@gmail.comSources:Bell Witch - WikipediaTSLA::“Tennessee Myths and Legends"#10 - An authenticated history of the famous Bell witch ... The mysterious ... - Full View | HathiTrust Digital LibraryThe Real People of the Bell Witch LegendReally interesting further reading:Historian, descendant recount Bell Witch legend | AP NewsHistory of the Bell Witch is a dark tale, but could science explain it?My experiences with the Bell Witch haunting : Paranormal
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