Monthly Archives: October 2019

Weird Appalachia Haunts & Haints

Haunts & Haints S2E19

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IT’S ALMOST HALLOWEEN! We are celebrating Weird Appalachia style – telling ghost stories in a dark creepy attic AND sharing YOUR submitted listener stories. It’s a creepy good time! We had so many amazing story submissions! There was no way we could fit them all in this episode, so be sure to visit weirdappalachia.com in the coming days until Halloween for all of them!

In the Episode:

  • Erin’s upbringing in a haunted house
  • No, Wisey… NO OUIJA BOARD!
  • A spooky story passed down from Jess’ granny
  • An underground seance in a Baptist church!?

 

weird appalachia mountain death rituals

Mountain Death Rituals S2E18

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Appalachia – land of many tales and quirks. Our home is full of lore and specific customs, especially when it comes to death. Out-of-towners might just think we are a little weird, but we are very set in our ways when it comes to our death rituals. Kentucky Funeral Director Tommy Campbell is our special guest!

In the Episode:

  • Superstitions and “signs” that a death is coming
  • Appalachian Death Crowns
  • Strange customs
  • Playing hide and seek in the funeral home!?

Episode Resources:

http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/01/23/death-crowns-in-appalachian-folklore-creepy-or-comforting/

https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/death-superstitions-and-traditions-in-appalachia/