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Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I’m Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We’re going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come jo ...
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Kevin Edwards hosts Appalachian Artists Live, a live in studio show featuring local artists performing original music, covers and interviews. Kevin has been following and promoting local artists for over 5 years throughout the Tri-Cities.
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A Podcast dedicated to culture and interest within the Appalachian Region. We focus on racing, music, food, liquor, coal country, and more. From the biggest names in racing, to Grammy winning artists, TV personalities, and phenomenal Appalachian stories...we've got it all.
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Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's language or "voiceplaces," cultures, and communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Sal ...
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Common Land

The Wild Lens Collective

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Follows show producer Matt Podolsky as he attempts to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail with his 65-year-old mom, Candy. Matt and his mom face extreme weather, illness, and injury as they trek 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Matt shares stories of remarkable people, surprising history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary. Season two of Common Land was produced by The Wild Lens Collective, in partnersh ...
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The Mountain Spirit

Christian Appalachian Project

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The Mountain Spirit, a Christian Appalachian Project podcast, shares inspirational stories of faith, service, and compassion. There are many challenges in Appalachia, but also there is a mountain spirit that embodies resilience and perseverance, underpinned by faith. Join host, Tina Bryson, to hear stories of hope and encouragement that celebrate the best of our shared humanity.
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Join the lively hosts of QUEERNECKS for a unique podcast experience exploring the intersection of Appalachian culture and the LGBTQ+ experience. Dive into engaging stories, humorous anecdotes, and thoughtful discussions on everything from Appalachian traditions and local life to current events, LGBTQ+ issues, and building an inclusive community. If you're looking for a podcast that blends authentic Appalachian voices with insightful queer perspectives, offering both laughter and meaningful c ...
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Appalachian Storms

Dianna Kilpack

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Six book fantasy series located in the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee. Katie Johnson a Junior in high school doesn't realize she is about to enter into a fantasy world. Where she and others turn into were-animals. Each move she makes is like a game on a chess board where the decisions she makes will be life or death to her friends and family. The supernatural is common and is trying to destroy the natural world.
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An overweight, 61-year-old retiree, with zero hiking experience, decided to hike the entire 2,185.3 mile length of the Appalachian Trail in 2014. What could possibly go wrong? As his brother, Mike, commented, "It's a bit like taking up boxing and fighting Mike Tyson in your first bout." Join Steve and his guests as they discuss all aspects of the trail, from gear to Lyme Disease, then back to trail magic and injury.
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Stories of Appalachia

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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The Black & Gold Podcast

The Black & Gold Podcast

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If you're passionate about App State football and App State sports then you'll love The Black & Gold Podcast. Your hosts, AJ and Big C, are alumni that are passionate about all things Appalachian State. With a new episode every Wednesday, you'll be able to keep up with App State's on field performance and anything else that's going on off the field that you need to know about. From a recap of the previous game, a preview of the next game and everything in between, for fans of App State, The ...
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BLAC Re-Membering Podcast

Black Appalachian Coalition

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Welcome to the Black Appalachian Coalitions podcast entitled Black Re-Membering, where we will bring to you the heavy and the hope across the Ohio River Valley. This is a place where we will let our souls wander. A place where we will sit in the ancestral hymns of what continues to be embedded in our soul and keeps us moving. This is a place where we will remind ourselves that we are deeply rooted in the fabric of the Appalachian region and that the Black Voice has something to say. We want ...
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Deep In Tradition

Roscoe Prichard

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WMMT's Flagship Old Time Mountain Music Show is, without a doubt, one of the finest in the world. Join Mountain Music Master Rich Kirby on a journey up the hollers & down and receive the musical blessing that is our rich musical heritage. And don't miss "The Way We Were" from the Mountain Eagle. The way we were's how we got where we are & that's what Rich brings to life.
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East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? Welcome to Mountain Murders True Crime, where chilling tales of mayhem and mystery await! Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. From mysterious disappearances to shocking homicides, our podcast will have you on the e ...
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Appalachian Outdoorosity

Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University is proud to present, Appalachian Outdoorosity, a podcast where you’ll hear stories that entertain, inspire and inform you about living an active outdoor lifestyle. Each episode features a story with the goal to get you outside and keep you going outside to improve your overall wellness.
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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.
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Loreplay

Dayna Pereira

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Dayna Pereira is the sarcastic solo host of Loreplay, serving up paranormal stories, haunted history, creepy folklore, and weird legends with a playful twist. Equal parts storyteller and skeptic, she blends dark humor, spooky vibes, and a love for the bizarre into binge-worthy episodes for fans of ghost stories, urban legends, and true crime with a paranormal twist.
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Appalachian Broncos

Marc Hood and Nate Farlow

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Weekly podcast hosted by Frostburg State students Marc Hood and Nate Farlow consisting of updates on everything Denver Broncos such as injuries, roster moves, game breakdowns/previews and much more!
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Appalachian Mysteria

Jam Street Media

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Welcome to Appalachian Mysteria, a true-crime podcast series focused on crimes committed in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Hosted by Kendall Parkinson and Sarah James McLaughlin. Check out past seasons: Mared and Karen WVU Coed Murders, Big Savage The Death Of Alexander Stevens, Outlandish, and our new season dedicated to stories brought to us by our listeners.
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Horror Stories

Horror Stories

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Step into the shadows with Horror Stories, where spine-chilling tales and eerie mysteries come to life. From ghostly encounters to terrifying legends, each episode immerses you in fear and suspense. Perfect for fans of the supernatural and the unexplained. Subscribe now for weekly thrills that will haunt your nights! Horror podcast, scary stories, paranormal, ghost tales, creepy legends, spooky, suspenseful, supernatural, haunted, thrilling audio. ☕ Support the show, send your own horror sto ...
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Appalachian Words

Jennifer Heinmiller

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Welcome to Appalachian Words, the show about language and culture in Appalachia. I’m your host, Jennifer Heinmiller. I am co-author of the Dictionary of Southern Appalachian English, a historical dictionary that is over 1.3 million words long and covers everything from "ain’t never" to "zonies alive." If you’re curious about that one, subscribe and tune in. I welcome your questions, comments, stories, suggestions, and pumpkin bread. Contact me at [email protected]
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Table for Two

Jason Barnett & Nicole Barnett

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Pull up a chair and join two pastors, spouses, and storytellers as they invite you into honest conversations about faith, family, and life in the hills of Appalachia. Table for Two is a summer podcast series where personal testimony meets practical theology. From parenting struggles to church hurt, Reddit drama to rural ministry, each episode offers a place at the table for grace, laughter, and real talk. Whether you're navigating tough spiritual questions or just looking for a meaningful co ...
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The Mountaintop Gospel

Troy Westmoreland

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A podcast of weekly recorded sermons from Bald Mountain Baptist Church. We are located in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, and we hope to utilize this platform to play some small role in carrying the gospel from our neck of the woods to the ears of those beyond our community and to the ends of the earth!
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Thenaturalmedic Adventures

Craig aka thenaturalmedic

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Hello there, and thanks so much for joining us here! You are probably wondering what this podcast is all about? In this podcast, we will talk about all sorts of outdoor adventures, but primarily, for now, we will focus on hiking and backpacking. No other outdoor adventure is so accessible to so many people! So please join us as we talk about how to hike/backpack and learn how to hike any length trail from your local neighborhood parks to those long trails such as the Appalachian and others w ...
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Men of the Land

Greg Martz & Ken Fatula

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Join Kenny and Greg as they explore the ancient Biblical texts and how they serve as runway lights to Jesus. We produce this podcast from our "remote Appalachian outpost" deep in the mountains of PA. So pull your rocker up next to the fire, grab another cup of coffee and enjoy some time with us in the Word of God. Bible Study for the Regular Dude
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Appalachian Farmcast

Appalachian Farmcast

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A weekly conversation podcast with farmers in the heart of Appalachia. Featuring updates and hard lessons from each farm. Plus topics including rotational grazing of cattle, sheep, and pigs, pastured chickens and turkeys for meat and chickens for eggs, sustainable and regenerative practices, direct marketing and current events related to farming and our food system.
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What did you think of this episode? What does it mean to “tell the bees”? In this episode, we explore a centuries-old European custom carried into Appalachia by Scots-Irish, English, Welsh, and German settlers. Families once whispered news of births, marriages, and deaths to their hives, sometimes draping them in black cloth or feeding them bits of…
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Glenn Sweitzer, designer and filmmaker, is our guest today. Glenn’s fascinating back story takes in working with Disney, designing artwork for Tim McGraw and others, then telling stories through film, before ending up on the Appalachian Trail, discovering and sharing stories along the way. Glenn is a natural raconteur with an eye for detail, and ha…
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Katahdin is the Northern terminus of the AT, and one of the trail’s most iconic mountains. As Matt attempts to reach Katahdin’s summit and finish his thru-hike, we explore some of the controversy surrounding Baxter State Park, where Katahdin is located. Park leadership has clashed with both Indigenous governments and the Appalachian Trail Conservan…
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We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the Appalachian front, discussed connections we made after Helene, the horrific subway attack, Simons departure…
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Virginia Tech student and recovery advocate Meredith Lane joins me to share her project on incarceration and family connection in Appalachia, featuring conversations with Beckie Rose-Bowman (Calls From Home WMMT), artist/activist Dionte “Taye the Truth” Hall, writer/musician Chanell Burnette, and sociologist Dr. Heidi Williams. Together, their voic…
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Join hosts Mike Parker and Artie Tafoya on the patio at Camp Hill's Sierra Madre restaurant for an electrifying episode featuring NFL legend LaVar Arrington, LaVar's business partner Leon Duncan, and Zembies owner Angelo Karagiannis. LaVar shares captivating stories from his storied football career and the pride of watching his kids carry on the Pe…
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Send us a text Chapter 11 The Tuttie Fruitie Attitude Adjustment Katie's mom tells Katie that the Franklins want to buy the old mansion and she has not sold her artwork. Katie is suspicious the two are related. Candy is still mad at Katie. Katie finds out Cole and the other Sleepers have been captured by the Tuttie Fruitie Californian's. Katie goes…
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Brandy Stevens Rosine was a student at Youngstown State University in 2012. She went to meet up with a former girlfriend in Pennsylvania. She never returned. What began as a hopeful young woman navigating love and friendship ended in a shocking act of betrayal. Join us as we explore Brandy's story, the events leading up to her death, and the distur…
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☕ Support the show, send your own horror stories, and help shape future episodes.🎧 Join the darkness here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horrorstoriesnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [email protected] Dark Secrets Revealed: 5 Creepy Gas Station Horror Stories takes you deep into real-life terrifying encounters that happened in the most unexpected …
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Wesley Tils, known on trail as Megaman. Buckle in because oh boy does Megaman have an origin story. After growing up in the Mormon church, leaving the church to become a pro boxer, quitting boxing to give the church another shot and going …
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Join our Ko-fi for access to the discord https://ko-fi.com/queernecks Beck and Dash discuss dissertations and therapy. They delve into conversations about favorite movies, including horror films and the cultural impact of the first R-rated movies they watched. The hosts also reflect on queer representation in media, sharing personal anecdotes about…
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West Virginia, 1966. Four terrified teenagers tear down a dark back road in a Chevy Bel Air with something massive chasing them through the sky — glowing red eyes, a ten-foot wingspan, and a story that would forever haunt Point Pleasant. Over the next thirteen months, dozens of locals reported the same winged figure, strange lights in the sky, prop…
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Mountain Murders delivers the conclusion of the Kendrick Johnson case. We will discuss evidence, lawsuits, and where the mysterious case stands in 2025. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/suppor…
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On the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene’s flooding in Appalachia, Rod and Steve share the story of Maria True, general manager of Jet Broadcasting in Erwin, Tennessee. When the Nolichucky River overflowed, it destroyed the studios and AM tower of WEMB and WXIS, along with family belongings tied to her and her late father and former station own…
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Send us a text Note: Audio Only, See YouTube for Video Version Sometimes the best adventures come from unexpected detours. When bad weather derailed my plans to summit Mount Elbert, I discovered the hidden gem of Interlaken Trail near Leadville, Colorado – a 5-mile journey that transports hikers through time to a preserved "ghost resort" nestled al…
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☕ Support the show, send your own horror stories, and help shape future episodes.🎧 Join the darkness here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horrorstoriesnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [email protected] ⛪ **10 TRUE Creepy Stories Told by Nuns – Chilling Real-Life Encounters** ⛪ Behind the serene walls of convents and monasteries lie stories you would never …
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☕ Support the show, send your own horror stories, and help shape future episodes.🎧 Join the darkness here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horrorstoriesnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [email protected] The Harsh Truth | 3 Disturbing TRUE Uber Horror Stories You Won’t Forget. Ridesharing feels safe for most people—but these real experiences show a much da…
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☕ Support the show, send your own horror stories, and help shape future episodes.🎧 Join the darkness here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horrorstoriesnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [email protected] 3 Online Dating Horror Stories reveal the chilling reality behind the swipe, the match, and the message. In these true terrifying encounters, love quickly t…
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In January 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Officials quickly ruled his death an accident, but Kendrick's family believes otherwise. Join us for part one of the Kendrick Johnson case, which remains mysterious and controversial. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself …
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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, we’re joined by Jeff Oliver, better known on trail and online as IBTAT. In addition to building a large following on YouTube and Instagram, IBTAT will be a familiar voice to long-time Backpacker Radio listeners, as he was part of our first season of Trail Correspo…
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Beck and Dash welcome Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., a celebrated teacher and author, as their special guest. Willie discusses his experiences as Kentucky's Teacher of the Year in 2022, his published book 'Gay Poems for Red States,' and the societal challenges he's faced as an openly queer teacher in rural Kentucky. The conversation explores them…
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In this chilling episode of Loreplay, host Dayna Pereira dives deep into the terrifying urban legend of the Black Eyed Children — the mysterious paranormal figures with solid black eyes who knock on doors and beg to be let inside. From journalist Brian Bethel’s 1996 encounter in Abilene, Texas to spine-tingling reports in Portland, Oregon, Vermont,…
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Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events 15:40 — Interview https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his …
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In July 1944, a troop train packed with new Army recruits derailed near Jellico, Tennessee, plunging into Clear Fork River. Thirty-five soldiers died and ninety-one were injured. In this episode, Steve and Rod tell the story of how Tennessee prepared for World War II and the one tragic night that brought the war home to Appalachia. You can subscrib…
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☕ Support the show, send your own horror stories, and help shape future episodes.🎧 Join the darkness here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/horrorstoriesnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [email protected] Real Fear Exposed: 3 Creepy TRUE Motel Horror Stories That Will Chill You. Motels are supposed to be a place of rest, but for some travelers…
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We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the Appalachian front, discussed connections we made after Helene, the horrific subway attack, Simons departure…
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