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Old acquaintances come face to face, and a story begins.  CW: References to slavery, racism, land theft, genocide of indigneous people, poison, eldritch madness, monster noises. Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Cultural sensitivity consultation by DJ Rogers The voice of Joseph Bland: Willie Repoley The voice of Lavinia Thrice Damned, Beast of Lonely Creek: Cam Collins Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: ”Wherever You Go” written and performed by Lunar Grove (download) 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.

A little palate cleanser before the final course of season six begins in earnest. CW: Public transportation sounds, monster noises. 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:”Wherever You Go” by Lunar Grove (download) (instagram) 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.

Dinner and a show. CW: Gore, intense body horror, dismemberment, ocular destruction, vomiting, discussion of death of family members, familial strife, grief, mind control, vocal mourning, monster sounds, collapsing building/earthquake sounds. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villareal The voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna Grant The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Jerry” by Jacob Danielsen-Moore (download) Additional music: “Actus Tragicus” by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by Ulf Norberg 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.

Patience isn’t always a virtue. CW: Discussion of death of family members, familial strife, grief, mind control, and vocal mourning. Written by Steve Shell and 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: “Can’t Wait ‘Til Armageddon” by Those Poor Bastards (download) 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.

Rachel Harlow arrives to greet her past and her future. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, mind control, and dismemberment and burial of dead bodies; small aircraft and door pounding sounds.    Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villareal The voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna Grant The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy  Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Can’t Wait ‘Til Armageddon” by Those Poor Bastards (download) 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.

Wheels are set in motion, and there is no turning back. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, mind control. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villareal The voice of Marlena Locke: Glenna Grant The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Can’t Wait ‘Til Armageddon” by Those Poor Bastards (download) 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.

Commandments are broken and great men are found wanting.  CW: Discussion of murder of family members, monster and train sounds, occult practices, mutilation and reanimation of a corpse, death by monster.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Can’t Wait ‘Til Armageddon” by Those Poor Bastards (download) 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 these mountains, there is more than one royal family. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, death post-childbirth; monster noises, train sounds, occult practices, and ritual self harm. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villarreal The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Asheville Junction” performed by Brother 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.

A little palate cleanser before the second course of season two begins in earnest. CW: Monster sounds; holiday party sounds; mention of a dead parent. 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: “Panthers on the Mountainside (Live)” written and performed by Jon Charles Dwyer ft. the Jon Charles Choir (download here) The new Those Poor Bastards record, "Black Tongue" (download here) 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.

The black door opens. Who or what will pass through?  CW: Historical hospital settings, gore, deaths by monster and falling, monster and monster eating sounds, ghost violence, grief.  Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Granny White: Betsy Puckett The voice of Brother Bartholomew: Dr. Ray Christian Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach 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. 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.

The dead make their case as oblivion lurks in the shadows.  CW: Historical hospital settings, discussion of familial neglect and the death of a child, elements of a haunting., death by monster, evil cat and monster 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 Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Black Mouthed Dog” 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.

Ghosts of the past and the present manifest around the occupant of room sixteen. CW: Historical hospital settings, loss of bodily autonomy/control, death by mutilation, decapitation, and monster; sounds of screeching birds and breaking glass, endangerment of children, description of the aftermath of a mass killing, elements of a haunting. 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 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.

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.

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.