Episodes 351
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (950)
Since Feb 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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 beyond, get ready for an unforgettable experience that brings history to life and uncovers the truth behind classic tales of the paranormal.

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Introducing: Beyond the Ferns

Jun 11, 2026 1h

Beyond the Ferns is a true crime, paranormal, and all things spooky podcast. Each episode is built upon meticulous research and immersive storytelling—bringing you in-depth details you didn’t even…

The Curious Case of Knox Martin | Encore Episode

Jun 08, 2026 36m

On March 28, 1869, Knox Martin was hanged for murdering John and Elizabeth Wittenmeier in their Nashville home. Curiously, only several days prior, Martin had made a deal with local physicians to…

Spirit of the Salem Tavern | Minisode

Jun 04, 2026 16m

Built in 1784, the historic Old Salem Tavern is one of the oldest surviving public buildings in North Carolina. For generations, travelers passed through its doors seeking food, shelter, and a warm…

Old Salem's Little Red Man

Jun 01, 2026 33m

Nestled among the brick streets and restored eighteenth-century buildings of Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of North Carolina's strangest pieces of folklore. For generations, visitors and…

Louisiana's Haunted Hanging Jail

May 25, 2026 33m

The Old Beauregard Parish Jail doesn’t look like it belongs in the middle of a small Louisiana town. Rising beside the parish courthouse in downtown DeRidder, the towering structure—with its steep…

Fire at the Cahill Mansion | Encore Episode

May 18, 2026 29m

At 1:20 pm on Saturday, July 19, 1970, a fire broke out in an abandoned home in Hadsboro, Mississippi, that was well known throughout the community as haunted. But what made the incident so…

Kenworthy Hall's Heartbreaking Tale

May 11, 2026 33m

Tucked back on old state highway outside or Marion, Alabama stands Kenworthy Hall, one of the most unusual antebellum mansions in the American South. Rising above the Alabama Black Belt with its…

The Banner Mine Explosion of 1911 | Encore Episode

May 04, 2026 31m

The Banner Mine explosion of April 8, 1911, in Alabama claimed the lives of 128 men, predominantly African American prisoners leased to the Pratt Consolidated Coal Company by the state. This…

The Pipe Smoking Sea Captain | Campfire Tales

Apr 30, 2026 15m

On an old stretch of Mobile, there once stood a house on State Street where locals claimed no one truly lived alone. Long after one former owner had died, neighbors said heavy footsteps still…

The Spring That Runs Red | Campfire Tales

Apr 29, 2026 17m

Deep in the hills of West Virginia, an old story tells of a lonely mountain spring that once ran clear and cold—until one summer it was said to turn the color of blood. Locals claimed the change came…

Captain Pitcher's Curse | Campfire Tales

Apr 28, 2026 14m

Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where the waters of the Mississippi Sound meet old beach towns and storm-worn shorelines, there’s a stretch of land between Pass Christian and Long Beach long known…

The Mill Creek Bridge Haunting | Campfire Tales

Apr 27, 2026 15m

Just outside Smithfield, where the backroads of Johnston County wind through pine woods and farmland, there’s an old crossing over Mill Creek that has carried a dark reputation for generations. By…

Daisy Bank's Glass Coffin | Campfire Tales

Apr 26, 2026 18m

Along the rivers and marshlands surrounding Georgetown, where the remnants of once-thriving rice plantations have long since faded back into the landscape, there are stories that have managed to…

Elk River's Lost Cave of Gold | Campfire Tales

Apr 25, 2026 17m

Tucked deep within the rugged landscape of Grundy County, where the sandstone ridges and dense forests of the Cumberland Plateau give way to winding rivers and hidden hollows, there’s a stretch of…

The Romantic Tale of Petit Jean | Campfire Tales

Apr 24, 2026 16m

High above the Arkansas River Valley, atop Petit Jean Mountain, there’s a lonely gravesite perched along the edge of Stout’s Point—a simple plot surrounded by a small iron fence, overlooking miles of…

The Boyington Oak Tree | Encore Episode

Apr 20, 2026 27m

In Mobile, Alabama, just outside the historic Church Street Graveyard, a sprawling live oak known as the Boyington Oak has stood for nearly two centuries—its massive limbs stretching wide, its roots…

Mystery of the Atlanta Blood House | Encore Episode

Apr 16, 2026 31m

On Tuesday, September 8, 1987, 77-year-old Minnie Clyde Winston stepped out of her bathtub onto the tile floor and felt something sticky under her foot. Holding a towel, she looked down and…

José Gaspar & Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla

Apr 13, 2026 34m

For more than a century, the legend of José Gaspar—better known as Gasparilla—has loomed large over the waters of Tampa Bay and Florida’s Gulf Coast. Said to be a ruthless pirate and the so-called…

Haunted Love Motels with Supernatural Japan

Apr 09, 2026 27m

In this episode of Supernatural Japan, we explore the eerie world of Japan’s haunted love motels. Learn the surprising history of Japanese love hotels, their rise during the economic Bubble era, and…

Listener Tales, Volume Six

Apr 06, 2026 32m

Join us for another episode featuring listener-submitted stories! Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More⁠⁠⁠⁠  …

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