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Odd Trails is an anthology of true paranormal stories, narrated by Andy Tate and Brandon Lanier. Join us every week as we dive into all things weird and otherworldly. Submit your experiences to stories@oddtrails.com.
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Step into the world of the unknown and unravel the dark history, and infamous legends of the American South. Join us as we journey into the heart of this rich and fascinating region, uncovering its ghostly stories, haunted places, and eeriest tales through captivating storytelling, in-depth historical research, and an immersive audio soundscape. From the Bell Witch of Tennessee to the haunted Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the ghostly tales of the Myrtles Plantation, the Curse of Lake Lanier and ...
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Stories in this episode: - My Experience with Something Paranormal, by MrTeajunkie - Saved by an Angel, by username-way-too-lon - Home Invasion, by Lonely-Teaching-1913 - 2ft Long Praying Mantis, by randomthrowaway2373 - Someone Spoke to Me from My Empty Basement Last Night, by Arthur Golanski - My Stories, by Theo-Logical_Debris Submissions: stori…
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For the first time in years, the historic Franklin Masonic Hall will be open to the public for three nights in October! Join us as we explore the history of this haunted building that has been at the center of this Southern community for two hundred years. Book a tour at FranlkinWalkingTours.com and use code GOTHIC10 for 10% off any event during Oc…
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Stories in this episode: - Headstone Black Cat, by Mark - My Old Job as a CNA, by Joseph_566 - Bigfoot in the Bathroom, by Able-Calligrapher-74 - My Daughter’s Guardian Angel, by Brooke - My Boyfriend’s Phone Disappeared, by EbarrassedMIedium153 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up…
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Walking through the doors of the Old Aquia Church is like stepping back in time. Built back in the 1750’s, the Aquia Church once counted American founding fathers like Thomas Jefferson and George Mason among its members, boasting a rich history; but that history is frequently overshadowed by some of the tragedies along the way– one of which seems t…
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Episode 94: Are Shadow People Following Me?
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Stories in this episode: - Are Shadow People Following Me?, by Kasetopher - Apparently I Attract Stuff, by Zealous - Weather and Distances, by fanfictionmusiclover - The Nope House, by Shawn - My Dad and Mum's Voices, by fanfictionmusiclover - I Live in a 250-year-old Pub, by Skuzz Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the s…
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Intoducing: The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
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The Constant is a History of Getting Things Wrong. Every other Tuesday they look at the accidents, mistakes and bad ideas that helped misshape our world. Like the breakfast cereal magnate who spent his fortune dynamiting the sky, or Marie Antoinette’s hypnotist, or the mobster who tried to escape prison through resurrection. Follow The Constant: A …
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Episode 93: Once a Believer, Always a Believer
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Stories in this episode: - Some Paranormal Experiences I've Had, by Raina - Teofil, by Mark - Student Nurse, Patient and Myself Witnessed a Ghost, by LegendaryLuke - I Saw a Farie, by pastelghost421 - Once a Believer, Always a Believer, by Valentina - Forest Entities Encounter, by lily Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support t…
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On August 23, 1912, four-year-old Bobby Dunbar went missing while his family was on a fishing trip at Swayze Lake in Louisiana. An eight-month search ensued, but the boy was eventually found in Mississippi– at least that’s what the Dunbars believed. Join us as we dive into one of the most well-known missing person cases in the history of the Americ…
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Stories in this episode: - Figure with Teeth in the Dark, by Viper_3775 - My Dad and Sister Had the Same Imaginary Friend, by Simon - My Mother’s Experience with My Ill Grandmother, by Sheed51 - Ghost Encounter at March AFB, by harambethepope - The Devil's Footprints, by makiseKurisu23 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support t…
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The ballad "Railroad Bill" dates back to the 19th century and has been performed and recorded by a number of artists over the years. The song is based on the exploits of Morris Slater, the real-life Railroad Bill-- a Black outlaw in the post-Reconstruction South who purportedly stole from the railroad and gave to the poor-- a "real-life" Robin Hood…
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Stories in this episode: - The Boy on the Fridge, by Lillian - The Bathroom Ghost, by Juniberry - Lost Time, by Reilly - Traffic Light Premonition, by Minna - Last Goodbye, by Chesire - Sibling Bond, by Alicia - Hell Inside My Home, by Ben - A Haunted Road Between Two Pueblos, by ObjectiveThanks163 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free …
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In the early hours of April 30, 1900, railroad engineer Casey Jones made a quick decision to sacrifice his own life in an attempt to save those of the passengers on his train-- a decision that has cemented his legacy as one of the most iconic figures in American folklore. Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Become a Patreon Supporter Join our New F…
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Stories in this episode: - Haunted House, by Karen - My Stories, by Essie Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Patreon! You'll also hear episodes at a crystal clear 320 kbps. Head over to patreon.com/oddtrails. Connect with us on Instagram @oddtrailspodcast or on the Crypti…
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This week we introduce you to One Strange Thing, a podcast that brings you some of the oddest stories from America's regional newspaper archives. And these tales all have something in common: they are entirely true, and feature elements that can't be explained by logic alone. In this preview, they explore how a mannequin with human hair became a do…
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Episode 89: Haunted Hostel in New Zealand
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Stories in this episode: - Haunted Hostel in NZ, by Abby - The First Time My Mom Visited Me, by Colleen - I Experienced My Own Death, by The_Number0 - The Indigo Man, by Emma D. - Humanoid/Crawler/Cryptid Encounter, by Girthquake2654 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Pat…
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Ethel Allen was last seen alive at Jack’s Tavern in Rockledge, Florida on the night of November 17, 1934. Her body was discovered only several days later in an utterly horrific state, dumped in the Indian River Lagoon. Unfortunately, her killer was never brought to justice, but some say that her spirit still continues to haunt the establishment whe…
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Last week we returned to the Mammoth Cave National Park to discuss the tragedy of Floyd Collins, but the death of the infamous explorer is far from the only dark tale in the cave. This week's minisode explores one of those tales, one in which a man named Dr. John Croghan attempted to use part of Mammoth as a sanitarium for people with tuberculosis.…
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Stories in this episode: - The Time I Was Possessed, by Courtney - A Historical Haunting, by Kyle - Foreshadowing? by Ashley - My Odd Experiences, by T - My Old House, by Tyler - A Creature in the Night, by Nikki - A Poltergeist Followed My Nana Home, by Heidi Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a mont…
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Stories in this episode: - The Ghost of a Soldier, by Weronika - Interesting Child, by taylapaige14 - Saved From a Possible Shooting, by Rosemarie - What Did I See in the Woods? by QuesoBlanco - Ghost Story, by Andrew Stair - A Dream Within a Dream, by Katherine - Ghost of Grandma Passed, by Crystal - Lucid Dreams within Lucid Dreams, by Casie - Bl…
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In 1925, cave explorer Floyd Collins discovered Sand Cave, not far from what would one day become Mammoth Cave National Park. Floyd, like many others in Kentucky cave country, had hoped to discover a cave of his own that he could profit from as a tourist attraction. Unfortunately, while attempting to uncover the secrets of his new found cave, Floyd…
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Stories in this episode: - My Yoga Teacher Read My Mind, by Fravinsky - I Think It Wanted My Dad, by Aubrie - My Mom Held Hands with God, by Harley - My Dreams Make Bad Things Happen, by Karen - Full Body Apparition, by Colleen Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Patreon! …
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Kathryn Tucker Windham Museum | Interview
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Kathryn Tucker Windham was an American storyteller, author, photographer, folklorist, and journalist born and raised in Alabama. Of course if you've been listening to Southern Gothic you've probably heard us mention her before, after all, she's one of the most prolific Southern ghost story collectors we know of! Join us on this week's special episo…
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Stories in this episode: - Demon Caught Through the Mirror, by Emily - Guardian Angel, by Manda - Even in the After, by Elle - Lechuza, by foxdieopeater - A Neat Freak Ghost, by Anonymous - My Good Shadowman, by MamaBear182 Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Patreon! You'…
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A beautiful oak tree stands by the Church Street Cemetery in Mobile, Alabama. According to legend, the tree has been there for almost two hundred years, and it is growing from the grave of a man who was hanged for murder-- a man who claimed he was innocent and that this tree would serve as evidence. Thanks HelloFresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/gothic50 …
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Stories in this episode: - The Hat Man, by Creepykeyla - The Chair, by Lilly - Heaven or Hell, by Joe - Faceless Angel, by Kat - My Father's Demon, by Nikkii - Girls Just Want to Have Fun, by Moose Hill Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a month by signing up for our Patreon! You'll also hear episodes…
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Just outside of Bath, North Carolina is a unique landmark that has puzzled folks for over two centuries-- a series of small depressions in the ground, known as the Hoofprints of Bath. According to legend, not only have these depressions been around for over two centuries but they are also the product of a legendary horse race with the devil. Connec…
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Episode 83: The Scariest Haunted House Stories!
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Stories in this episode: - The Literal Last House on the Left, by Shelby - Is My Childhood Home Haunted?, by sun sun 13 - Demons in My Home, by Aubriauna - Strange Things That Have Happened in My House, by Morgan - The Demon in My House, by Dayna - Farmhouse Shadow, by Ci-Ci - The Lost Spirit in My House, by P.G Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com h…
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Recently Southern Gothic took part in a special ghost story throwdown with a handful of other paranormal podcasters! Join us in this veritable grab bag of ghostly tales featuring these wonderful podcasts: Real Life Ghost Stories Haunted Happenstance They're Not Shadows You Can See Me In the Dark The Ghost Story Guys Learn more about your ad choices…
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Stories in this episode: - Cousin Connections, by Natasha - The Guy in White on the Deck, by Miles - My First Paranormal Experience, by Abbi - Cassie, by Jayywalker - Bad Juju House, by M - The Phantom, by Lou - Guardian Angel? and From Good to Bad, by Melanie Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the show for only $5 a mont…
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The Conspirators is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Nate Hale, an entirely fictional identity, as he likes to tell everyone. In each episode, Nate tells you the stories from history your teacher never told you. He’s done episodes on serial killers, strange disappearances, unsolved mysteries, survival stories, horrific disasters and much more. Nate br…
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Creation of the Arlington National Cemetery
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The Arlington National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 400,000 United States service members and their eligible family members, and the most well-known and highly esteemed national cemetery in the country. Yet few know of how this esteemed burial ground came to be; a result of overcrowding cemeteries during the Civil War, in a place th…
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Stories in this episode: - I Woke Myself Up, by Chanler - My Crazy Childhood Dreams, by Jillian - I Predicted the Future in my Dream, by Anonymous - The Boy of My Dreams, by Jessica - My Dad Saved My Life, by Lisa - They Took My Subconscious, by Jessica - Dream Story, by Madeline Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com Listen ad-free and support the sho…
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The Crybaby Bridge of Anderson County | Minisode
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If you travel southwest on High Shoals Road from Broadway Lake, near Anderson, South Carolina, you’ll cross a modern concrete bridge over Rocky River that was built back in 1987. But as you cross its hard not to notice that just to the west of you is the rusted, century-old iron structure that it was built to replace– a now infamous landmark in And…
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