The Moonlit Road Podcast

Ghost stories, folktales, myths and legends from the dark backroads of the American South, told by the region's best storytellers. Original short stories and classic campfire tales. Website: https://themoonlitroad.com

The Santa Claus Special 12/15/2024

The Santa Claus Special Based on the true Christmas story of the annual CSX Santa Claus Special train, bringing Santa Claus by rail to remote Appalachian communities. Additional reading: For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Santa Claus Special" was written and directed by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard Santa Claus Clinchfield Train photo courtesy of the . The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/23158304

The Snowman and the Scarecrow 12/01/2024

The Snowman and the Scarecrow Christmas kids story about a scarecrow who teaches a holiday lesson to a grumpy snowman. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Snowman and the Scarecrow" was written by Jim McAmis and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/23158208

Number Ninety 10/29/2021

Number Ninety Terrifying South Carolina ghost story about a dare between gentleman for one to spend the night in a Charleston haunted house. From the story by B.M. Croker (1849-1920). Told by John Gentile. Audio produced by Henry Howard. Directed by Craig Dominey. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20986940

The Moonlit Road, Part Three 10/29/2021

The Moonlit Road, Part Three Audio version of one of American's literature's most famous ghost stories - a chilling tale from Ambrose Bierce detailing a murder from three perspectives, including the victim herself. Part Three, STATEMENT OF THE LATE JULIA HETMAN, THROUGH THE MEDIUM BAYROLLES, narrated by Trudy Leonard. Audio produced by Henry Howard. Directed by Craig Dominey. Music by Michael Thomas Roe. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20985032

The Moonlit Road, Part Two 10/29/2021

The Moonlit Road, Part Two Audio version of one of American's literature's most famous ghost stories - a chilling tale from Ambrose Bierce detailing a murder from three perspectives, including the victim herself. Part Two, STATEMENT OF CASPAR GRATTAN, narrated by Thomas E. Fuller. Audio produced by Henry Howard, directed by Craig Dominey, music by Michael Thomas Roe. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20984999

The Moonlit Road, Part One 10/29/2021

The Moonlit Road, Part One Audio version of one of American's literature's most famous ghost stories - a chilling tale from Ambrose Bierce detailing a murder from three perspectives, including the victim herself. Part One, STATEMENT OF JOEL HETMAN, JR., narrated by John Gentile. Audio produced by Henry Howard, directed by Craig Dominey. Music by Michael Thomas Roe. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20984921

The Nut Eating Devil 10/23/2021

The Nut Eating Devil Tennessee ghost story about one boy's quest to find out where the strange noises in the local cemetery are coming from. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20912963

The Hall of Wonders 10/22/2021

The Hall of Wonders Civil War creature story amidst the ruins of post-Civil War Charleston, where a mysterious apothecary builds a marine attraction like no other. Written by Thomas Fuller. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/20909900

Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk 03/28/2018

Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk Louisiana twist on the legend of the Fair Folk, written by Sam McDonald. Told by Otis Jury. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/6419643

Elleck’s Song 09/29/2017

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Railroad Bill 01/17/2017

Railroad Bill An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill. But is he really what the townsfolk say he is? For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Railroad Bill" was written by told by Christine Horn. As told at the Tour of Southern Ghosts, ART Station, Stone Mountain, Georgia. Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/5000723

The Spirit of Thomas Lester 10/19/2016

The Spirit of Thomas Lester Poor Thomas Lester decides to spend the night in a haunted house. Never a good idea! A Southern ghost story told by Yomi Goodall. Recorded for the Tour of Southern Ghosts (). Story used with permission of ART Station, Stone Mountain, Georgia. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/4758122

Tsali 03/12/2016

Tsali Tsali is a Cherokee ghost story from North Carolina about a brave warrior whose stance against the white man would make him a legend. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Tsali" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/4215433

The Maco Light 01/06/2016

The Maco Light Delve into the ghostly legend of the Maco Light, a famous paranormal phenomenon along North Carolina's railroad tracks. Told by Jim McAmis. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Maco Light" was written by Jim McAmis and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/4059699

Mississippi Rose 10/21/2015

Mississippi Rose Mississippi ghost story about a young boy's encounter with a strange girl who suddenly appears near his family's farm. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Mississippi Rose" was written by LaDoris Davis and Craig Dominey Storyteller: LaDoris Davis Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3879333

Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation 10/09/2015

Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation Tragic and well-documented ghost story of Chloe, a slave girl said to haunt Louisiana's Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville. Additional Reading: For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation" was written and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Veronica Byrd Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3851889

The Sausage Ghost 08/03/2015

The Sausage Ghost Gruesome New Orleans ghost story about a sausage shop owner who has a unique way of getting rid of his wife. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Sausage Ghost" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Kodac Harrison Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3713688

Sop Doll 10/24/2014

Sop Doll Creature story of a Depression-era farmhand who will take just about any job - even at a creepy Mississippi farm where a strange cat is always whispering: "Sop Doll." For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Sop Doll" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard Music: Les Scott The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3140970

Wait 'Til Jesse Comes 10/08/2014

Wait 'Til Jesse Comes Classic Southern spooky story about a traveling salesman who runs into some pretty strange cats warning about someone (or something) named "Jesse." For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Wait 'Til Jesse Comes" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey Storyteller: LaDoris Davis The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3108796

Mama Coon Coon 09/19/2014

Mama Coon Coon Louisiana Swamp Folktale about a local fisherwoman whose unique way of fishing for crabs in the bayou gets her into trouble. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Mama Coon Coon" was written and told by Veronica Byrd Audio Production: Henry Howard Episode Photo of Dulac Louisiana Bayou by . Licensed under . The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3075175

Chancy Fox 08/10/2014

Chancy Fox Creature story of a Louisiana gambler who runs afoul of swamp vampires while on the run from the law. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Chancy Fox" was written and told by Thomas E. Fuller Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/3004481

The Town Without Death 09/15/2013

The Town Without Death Spooky Appalachian ghost story of a mountain traveler, stunned by the death of his wife, who stumbles across a strange mountain town with a horrifying secret. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Town Without Death" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard Photography: Marc del Santro The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2473054

No Greater Love 04/05/2013

No Greater Love Bone-chilling ghost story set deep in the coal mining country of Kentucky. Follow Henry Jacobs' eerie underground encounter with love from beyond the grave. Additional reading: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/coal-mining-appalachia/ For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "No Greater Love" was written by Jim McAmis and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Jim McAmis Audio Production: Henry Howard Music: Alton Leonard Episode Photography: Library of Congress The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2277384

The Ticking Clock 03/10/2013

The Ticking Clock Can an old clock be haunted? Only if its owners have long buried secrets to tell. Get spooked with this chilling ghost story. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Ticking Clock" was written by Lanny Gilbert and Craig Dominey Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard Photo of clock by . Licensed under . The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2245689

The Plat Eye 12/19/2012

The Plat Eye Georgia folktale and creature story of two young girls who ignore their Grandma's warning about the monster of the "Gongetcha Woods." For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Plat Eye" was written and told by Veronica Byrd. Audio Production: Henry Howard Music by Whit Connah The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2161976

The Meanest Man 12/05/2012

The Meanest Man Old folktale from Savannah, Georgia about a man meaner than the Devil himself. And how me might explain where that spooky Spanish moss hanging from all the trees comes from. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Meanest Man" was adapted from folklore by Babs Bagiransky with Craig Dominey Storyteller: Babs Bagriansky Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2147008

The Bleeding Heart Dove 11/11/2012

The Bleeding Heart Dove Civil War ghost story of a Georgia plantation haunted forever by a broken heart. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Bleeding Heart Dove" was adapted from folklore by Sherry Norfolk. Storyteller: Sherry Norfolk Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2124799

Ibo Landing 10/14/2012

Ibo Landing Why do some people hear the eerie rattle of chains drifting from a St. Simons Island marsh at night? Find out in this chilling but inspiring, African-American ghost story from the Georgia coast. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "Ibo Landing" was written by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Evelyn McCray Audio Production: Henry Howard Photo by . Licensed by The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2096450

The Flaming Tomb 09/30/2012

The Flaming Tomb Ghost story behind the famous “Flaming Tomb,” the haunted crypt of notorious Storyville madam Josie Arlington in New Orleans’ Metairie Cemetery. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "The Flaming Tomb" was written and directed by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen Music: Jez Graham Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2082477

How Brer Coon Gets His Meat 09/19/2012

How Brer Coon Gets His Meat Classic Uncle Remus trickster tale written by Joel Chandler Harris, with Brer Rabbit and a hungry Brer Coon trying to outsmart a group of sly bullfrogs. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit Follow us on Facebook and X/Twitter "How Brer Coon Gets His Meat" was originally collected from folklore by Joel Channdler Harris. Adapted by Akbar Imhotep with Craig Dominey Storyteller: Akbar Imhotep Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. /episode/index/show/themoonlitroad/id/2071459

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