Old Gods of Appalachia
4.5
(2.3K)
2025
In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake.To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler. You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. Get Build Mama a Coffin, Black Mouthed Dog and other exclusive content on Patreon!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"It's spooky but not too scary for me, which is a hard balance to hit. Also, seeing more representation of my homeland's culture and the inherent struggles is just lovely"
Anabel Titania
"Really good stories"
Josh Hazard
"Need a fix of old world mountain folk and HP Lovecraft. Look no further, this is your new supply"
Eden TheAngryWriter
"If you’re a Lovecraft or a horror fan in general you need to check this out."
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Thomas Walling
"So good I actually subscribed to the patreon. Eldritch horror heavy on the witchcraft, in a nut shell. Highly recommended!"
licnel
"My favorite podcast ever "
Tad
"Absolutely the best! Be sure to lower the lighting, find a good stormy night, and listen to these amazing storytellers!"
ReGene Gorman
"Not hardcore horror, if you shy away from gore you should still be okay with this. Fun accents and interesting stories!"
Sarah
"“Winter in Appalachia… is one of the most beautiful ways a man could ever die. […] See, the mountains of the Cumberland will present you like an altar to a slate and death-colored sky. And the wind knows your name… but it only speaks it when you have no more need of it.”
The writing and performances are always absolutely superb. The setting of historical Appalachia —home to the oldest mountains in North America, remote, rural, rife with superstition; desecrated by the coal industry and left out to dry — is perfect for a horror podcast like Old Gods, and they have done it exceptional justice. For any fan of eldritch horror, Old Gods will scratch an itch that is often overlooked, and few other pieces of media truly match. "
PanzerPlant
"Incredibly thoughtful and well-balanced, this podcast is an amazing tribute to Appalachia. It’s deliciously gothic in a way that highlights the uniquely Appalachian culture and lore. "
Rachael Wilson
