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
Marie Jolie: A Cajun Folktale of the Bayou Devil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:39
In the heart of the Louisiana bayou, the beautiful Marie Jolie finds herself being courted by a stranger with a silver tongue and a mysterious past. But when his true, devilish nature is revealed, Marie must rely on more…
The Black Dog: A Kentucky Coal Mine Ghost Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:03
"The Black Dog" is a haunting Appalachian legend about a mysterious creature that appears in the darkness of the mines. Is it a ghost, a guardian, or a warning? Join us for this life-changing tale from the heart of Kentu…
Chief Sawnee's Gold: A Georgia Mountain Legend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:19
Two treasure hunters with a case of "gold fever" head up Georgia's Sawnee Mountain in search of lost Cherokee treasure. But some secrets are buried deep for a reason, and they soon discover that the ancient mountain haun…
Patin's Punkin Patch: A Cajun Halloween Ghost Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:51
On a misty Halloween night in the Louisiana bayou, two boys decide to test their luck in a local pumpkin patch. They were looking for a thrill, but they found something much more sinister waiting among the vines. "Patin'…
The Blue Girl of Poole's Mill Covered Bridge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:53
For generations, visitors to Poole's Mill Covered Bridge in North Georgia have reported seeing a mysterious young girl wearing a blue dress. Some see her standing on the bridge; others see her reflected in the water belo…
The Ghost of Alice Flagg of The Hermitage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
In the salt-scented air of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, the ghost of Alice Flagg remains one of the South's most enduring and heartbreaking tragedies. Forbidden by her wealthy family from marrying the man she loved, A…
The Boo Hag: A Gullah-Geechee Witch Legend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:38
In the coastal marshes of Georgia, the legend of the Boo Hag has kept children (and adults) awake for centuries. Unlike ghosts, Boo Hags are living entities that shed their skin to "ride" the breath out of their sleeping…
Taily-Po: A Georgia Monster Legend [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:26
Deep in the heart of the Georgia wilderness, an old woodsman lives a solitary life with only his dogs for company. But one night, a strange, shadowy creature creeps into his cabin, and a split-second decision leads to a…
Lorenzo Dow's Georgia Curse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:16
What happens when a whole town picks a fight with an eccentric man of God? Lorenzo Dow was one of the most famous—and strange—figures of the American frontier. When he rode into Jacksonboro, Georgia, he expected a congre…
The Gray Man of Pawley's Island [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:19
On the coast of South Carolina, the legend of the Gray Man is more than just a ghost story—it's a warning system. For over a century, locals have reported seeing a mysterious figure in gray clothing walking the dunes of…