The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

Grandma's Furry Robe - A Southern Horror Story

Two college friends spend a quiet weekend at an isolated Appalachian mountain house — until strange nighttime noises lead to a shocking discovery. Listener discretion is advised.  This story contains frightening imagery and disturbing elements that may not be suitable for all audiences. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Grandma's Furry Robe" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert Guitar: Lanny Gilbert Audio Production: Henry Howard ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers. The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. #SouthernHorror #AppalachianHorror #ScaryStories #HorrorPodcast #ShortHorror #CreepyStories  

Lizzie: Ghost of Brinkley Female College | A Memphis, Tennessee Ghost Story

Episode Summary: Memphis is a city of music and history, but it is also a city of ghosts. Today, we explore one of its most enduring and debated legends: the haunting of Brinkley Female College by the mysterious Lizzie - and the hunt for an elusive buried jar that capitivated an entire city. In this episode, we cover: The origins of the Brinkley Female College and its place in Memphis history. First-hand accounts of the terrifying encounters with "Lizzie." Why this specific ghost story remains one of the most controversial legends in Tennessee folklore. Listen now to decide for yourself: is Lizzie a product of imagination, or a spirit that refused to leave school? FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Lizzie, Ghost of Brinkley Female College" was adapted and directed by Craig Dominey Storyteller: Cathy Kaemmerlen.  Visit her online at https://tattlingtales.com/ Audio Production: Henry Howard Piano improvisations by Carole Mitchell The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC. ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend

Southern version of Tlingit legend from Alaska of an indigenous village terrorized by an unseen forest monster - and the horrifying origin of bloodsucking mosquitoes. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Veronica Byrd Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.  

The Sheriff and the Loup Garou: A Louisiana Werewolf Story

Louisiana story of a young deputy who must fulfill a frightening task to keep the love of his life - capture and kill the terrifying Cajun werewolf, the Loup Garou (or Rougarou)!  For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "The Sheriff and the Loup Garou" was written and told by Tom Coleman.  Listen to more of his stories at https://cajunstoryteller.com Director: Craig Dominey Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.  

Why Is a Jack O' Lantern Named Jack? | The Legend of Stingy Jack

Halloween pumpkins are also known as jack-o'-lanterns. But were did the name Jack come from? Why do we carve and light them up each year? Find out in this old Southern ghost story. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad "Why is a Jack-o-Lantern Named Jack?" was adapted from folklore and produced by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: LaDoris Bias Davis http://kuumbastorytellers.org/ladoris-bias-davis/ Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.