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A brief look ahead into the long shadows of Season Six. CW: References to family secrets, train sounds. Written by Steve Shell Edited by Cam Collins Produced by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro/Outro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. © 2026 DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcript may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An amuse bouche before our first course of the season. CW: References to death by illness, historical hospital settings. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Sick and Alone” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. © 2026 DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcript may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 1928, a mysterious stranger seeks help and healing at Woodhaven Sanitorium. CW: References to death by illness, historical hospital settings, eye/mouth related gore, loss of bodily autonomy/control, death by mutilation, decapitation, and monster; monster and crying sounds. Written by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Wally Gentry: Don Martin Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Sick and Alone” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. © 2026 DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcript may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season Five, family. CW: Imagery of being trapped in a small town, imagery associated with the satanic panic, family strife. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “The Land Unknown (Instrumental & Acoustic)” written and performed by Landon Blood Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A family receives visitors in the shadow of the passing of a loved one. CW: Reflections on the death of friends and family, funeral home, mention of bodies lying in state for viewing, injury of an elder. Written by Steve Shell Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old enemies rise as older friends try to make peace. CW: Gore, mutilation (facial, bodily, and eye), desecration of corpses, human sacrifice, cult activities, religious overtones, quasi-church service, vomit, discussion of the death of family members, addiction, support groups, homelessness. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music:  “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The days grow darker in Baker’s Gap as allies from different generations meet face to face. CW: Gunfire, profanity, mentions of ritual sex magic, marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms, cult activity, kidnapping, hobbits, threat of harm to the elderly, depiction of the aftermath of a fist fight. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each side prepares for the oncoming night. CW: Discussion of suicide, dementia, depression, death of parents via auto accident, and smoking; kidnapping, occult/religious practices, religious trauma, threat of harm to an elder, CB Radio sound effects. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley  Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first story arc of season five comes to its inevitable conclusion. CW: Gunfire, kidnapping, fist fighting, gore, body horror, desecration of corpses, monster noises, howls, animal sounds, death of a child, ritual mutilation, death by monster, death by flora. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Cowboy Absher: Brandon Bentley The voice of Kelson Stallard: Kelson Stallard Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “I Cannot Escape the Darkness” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The second arc of Season Five begins. In the winter of 1944, sibling rivalry runs rampant in the house that Barrow built. CW: Family strife, discussion of the unnatural conception of a child, occult rituals, gore.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The Voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses-Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a mission, Polly Barrow finds an unexpected ally in the dead streets of Tourniquet. CW: Family strife, discussion of monster based kinks and the unnatural conception of a child, risk of harm by weather related motor accident. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian The voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses-Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pretty Polly Barrow faces shadows of the past while upholding her end of a bargain. CW: Family strife, description of a horror/monster themed kink club, death of a child, mutilation, sounds of a building being destroyed, monster noises. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Narrated by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell The voice of Polly Barrow: Tracey Johnston Crum The voice of Orla: Betsy Puckett The voice of Conrad Barrow: Cecil Baldwin The voice of Benual Barrow: Brandon Bentley The voice of Babylon: Cam Collins Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch at oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henricus Crane confronts the ghosts of his past. CW: Family strife, death of a sibling, monster violence,train sounds. Written by Steve Shell Produced and Edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and Performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses: Traditional)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “God's Dark Heaven” by Those Poor Bastards LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spring of 1983, two men share battle scars and brotherhood in the little town of Mavisdale, VA. CW: Discussion of war, divorce, marital strife, alcohol addiction, references to domestic violence, social work issues, forest / bird sounds. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Stone's Throw” by Jon Charles Dwyer LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A stranger looking to make a deal comes calling.  CW: Discussion of exploitation of elders, threatened wildlife, animals reacting to a threat. Written by Cam Collins  Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.com) Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com. Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.