Episodes 91
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.4 (61)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
13%
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About This Podcast

Where you'll find Southern lore, legends, odd histories, ghost stories, trivia and more.

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Recent Episodes

E92 The Black Death Patreon Ep

Mar 08, 2026 39m

Thought we'd throw one of these out here for ya'll! I mention my sources in the episode. But y'all this is one of those subjects I could learn about forever!!!  The Village of Eyam, amazing…

E 91 Creatures of the Battlefield

Nov 23, 2025 34m

This episode contains parts of a 911 call to Pender Co, NC. The caller sees a ghostly man drenched in blood and then a being crashes into the bed of his truck. Producer Mike and I discuss the events…

E 90 Trees of Death

Oct 31, 2025 26m

Ten away from 100!!! Woot! Happy Halloween yall! Thank you Doc so much for your continued support of the show. Y'all snuggle in for this one, the Armchair of Tusenuggee awaits! I have a correction I…

E89 Patreon 10 Spontaneous Human Combustion

Oct 12, 2025 32m

Happy Spooky season!!! I got called up for jury duty! So y'all enjoy this former patreon only release. Support the show

E87 Buttler Island

Sep 28, 2025 28m

Meet the Butlers, the family that induced the second largest sale of enslaved in US history.  Lots of links to along with this one and citations. If I miss a link and it was something you were…

Episode 86 Copperhill

Sep 10, 2025 35m

We're back baby (fingers crossed) hope y'all are still out there!  The first story back is a personal one, because my dad was born up in this tiny mining community. I hope you enjoy this first…

E 85 Southern Pirates

Sep 09, 2024 24m

Thank you for joining us for E86 Southern Pirates. For this episode we concentrate on Anne Bonny.Lee's link https://www.barbarianbreed.comPatreon https://patreon.com/theloreofthesouthShow email…

E 84 Where Cotton Meets the Corn

Aug 12, 2024 28m

We're back! Hope everyone is having a good summer!  In E84 we discuss the old timey uses of turpentine, then we discuss Where the Cotton Meets the Corn Chattanooga, TN and finally we have our last…

E83 Mary Musgrove

Apr 02, 2024 38m

Welcome to E 83 Mary Musgrove the female founder of Savannah, GA.  Also y’all heads up!  In the beginning I talk about our old cat and it gets sad, so if you feel the need, please skip ahead. Y’all…

E 82 Anna Kingsley

Mar 09, 2024 44m

Thank you for joining us for this special episode.  Meet Anna Jai Kingsley- she was captured and enslaved as a 13 year old girl, married to a 40 year old slave and plantation owner. By 18 she was the…

E81 Vengeance and Valentines

Feb 11, 2024 27m

Thank you for joining us for this special Valentines Day episode,  we get a visit from the Witch of Yazoo City and hear about the endless love of Willie and Nellie Gordon.  Thank you Misty for the…

E80 Shakers, Quakers & Fakers

Jan 28, 2024 25m

Join us for another episode of LotS!  Today we discuss the history of Spiritualism and the psychic capital of the world Cassadaga, FL. Follow us on social media for pics and updates. Consider…

E79 Patreon Special Release Old Timey Medical Treatments

Jan 14, 2024 41m

We did not want to stand y'all up two weeks in a row, so here is a special release from the Patreon.  It starts a little slow then Producer Mike and I find our stride.  But if you've been on the…

E78 Glamis Castle

Dec 25, 2023 35m

Merry Christmas y'all! Thank y'all for being with us for another year, it's our 3rd birthday! This is an episode I have been looking forward to doing!  Glamis is an ancient castle that has it all! A…

E77 Cold Weather Cryptids

Dec 10, 2023 20m

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season.  And welcome to E77 Cold Weather Cryptids.  From the Wendigo to the Mari Llwd. Look for us on Patreon just search for The Lore of the South.  Make…

E76 Native American Folklore

Nov 26, 2023 23m

For Native American Heritage Month, we have a handful of legends from the First People of the South East.  Citations Creek-Natchez Flood Myth. A Creek/Natchez Flood Story. (n.d.).…

E75 Hillbillies V Aliens

Oct 29, 2023 30m

Happy Halloween and welcome to he LotS Halloween bonus episode!  1st no one get offended by the term Hillbilly!  That is badge of honor y'all! 2nd I hope y'all enjoy this special episode!  Thank you…

E74 The Monkey's Paw

Oct 25, 2023 35m

Welcome to E74 The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs Follow us on social media Want to get in touch email the show at [email protected] leave a five star review where you can along with a few…

E73 Southern Witch Trials

Oct 08, 2023 27m

Meet Grace Sherwood the Witch of Pongo.  I really enjoyed researching and writing this one.  I hope y'all enjoy it too!Please leave us a five star review wherever you can, along with a few kind words…

E 72 Joe Ball the Alligator Man

Sep 24, 2023 36m

Welcome to E 72 ya'll.  Big ole trigger warning on this one! Murder, hate crimes, domestic abuse, animal cruelty and suicide.  So hold on to your butts! Follow us on social media, just search for…

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