The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

Author: The Moonlit Road, LLC Language: English Episodes: 68
For over two decades, The Moonlit Road Podcast-Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore has been a destination for those drawn to the shadows and whispers of the American South. This isn't a collection of generic spooky tales; it's an audio preservation project, dedicated to the region's rich oral traditions. Each episode feels like a gathering on a creaky porch or around a dying campfire, where the air is thick with humidity and history. You'll hear authentic stories passed down through generations, now carefully preserved and performed by masterful Southern storytellers, folklorists, and musicians. The voices you encounter are the heart of the podcast, carrying the distinct accents and rhythms that make these narratives feel lived-in and real. They unearth more than just classic ghost stories-they delve into local legends, peculiar folklore, and forgotten mysteries that define the Southern landscape. The production emphasizes atmosphere, using sound and music to pull you deeper into the pine forests, misty swamps, and crumbling antebellum homes where these tales reside. It’s a journey off the beaten path, exploring how the past-with all its complexities, tragedies, and lingering spirits-continues to echo into the present. Listening to this podcast is an immersive experience, a step into a world where the line between story and memory, the living and the dead, is beautifully and hauntingly blurred.
Episodes
The Bleeding Heart Dove [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:04
A tragic tale of forbidden love and a broken heart that manifests in the natural world. "The Bleeding Heart Dove" explores the origins of the beautiful but sorrowful bird that carries a crimson mark upon its breast—a per…
Ibo Landing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:04
Near the mouth of Dunbar Creek on Georgia's St. Simons Island, locals tell of a section of swampy marshland where some fishermen still refuse to cast their lines. It is the site of a powerful act of resistance by the Igb…
The Flaming Tomb of Josie Arlington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:17
In the heart of New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery sits a magnificent red granite crypt that locals once called "The Flaming Tomb". It belongs to Josie Arlington, the most notorious madam of the city's infamous Storyville re…
How Brer Coon Gets His Meat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:19
In this classic Uncle Remus folktale, the crafty Brer Rabbit and his clever friend Brer Coon team up to secure an easy dinner. Discover how Brer Coon uses a "playing dead" trick to outsmart the local frogs and fill his b…
Blinded By Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:30
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, a pair of traveling newlyweds seeks shelter for the night in a secluded home. They expect a quiet evening of rest, but instead find themselves trapped in a house where the spirits are…
Knock, Knock, Who's There? | A Cajun Ghost Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
In this chilling Cajun ghost story, a miserly father's cruelty toward his only daughter comes back to haunt him during a massive Gulf storm. Experience the atmospheric storytelling of J.J. Reneaux as she weaves a tale of…
Hell Hole – Battle of New Hope Church [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:25
A Georgia ghost story about a Civil War relic hunter who stumbles across the haunted "Hell Hole" at the Battle of New Hope Church site. As he digs for artifacts in the Paulding County woods, he finds himself face-to-face…
The Coughing Dog [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:56
Terrifying Georgia urban legend of a single woman who wonders why her guard dog starts acting so strangely. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Foll…
Green Eyes of Chickamauga Battlefield [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:21
Deep in the woods of the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park, a pair of glowing green eyes watches from the darkness. In this episode, we explore the terrifying legend of "Old Green Eyes," a creature that has…
Graveyard Dogs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:45
What are those low, guttural growls echoing through the local cemetery at night? In this episode, we explore the terrifying legend of the Graveyard Dogs. Written by Wendy Webb, this story follows a group of unsuspecting…