
Creepalachia
A podcast that interviews Appalachians about their creepy experiences.
Episodes
69 episodes
Bigfoot & The Paranormal Trails of WV | Spanish Lumberjack Juventino Diz Garcia | 62
#BigfootExperience #MothmanEncounter #AppalachianParanormalIn this adventurous and wide-ranging episode, Juventino Diz Garcia—better known online as the Spanish Lumberjack—sits down with J.D. to talk about his journey through the Paranor...
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1:56:52

The Sodder Children Story Told by a Family Member | Miranda Weeks | 61
#SodderChildren #TrueCrimeAppalachiaIn this landmark episode, Miranda Weeks, the great-great-granddaughter of George and Jennie Sodder, sits down with J.D. and Jozy to tell the full story of one of America’s most enduring and heartbreaking ...
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3:58:30

The Haunting of Shoals Hollow | Josh Clark | 60
#hauntedappalachia In this episode, J.D. sits down with Josh Clark, author of the chilling Appalachian novel The Haunting of Shoals Hollow. Set deep in the hills, the book weaves ghost stories, family secrets, and small-town folklore i...
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51:06

"A Shadow Figure Attacked my Husband" | Paranormal Investigators Theresa Racer and Jess Madden | 59
#ParanormalEncounters #GhostStories #CreepalachiaIn this spine-tingling and thought-provoking episode, Theresa Racer and Jess Madden sit down with J.D. to share their real-life experiences as paranormal investigators—and the chilling encoun...
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1:57:32

My Dad’s Suicide Changed Everything | Eva Toney | 58
#SuicideAwareness #BreakingTheSilence #CreepalachiaIn this deeply personal and emotional episode, Eva Toney sits down with J.D. to share the story of her father’s suicide—and the lasting impact it had on the family he left behind.Ev...
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1:07:51

Witchcraft, Paganism & Misunderstood Appalachia | Dottie the Witch | 57
#AppalachianWitchcraft #PaganPerspective*May be some cuss words I missed censoring in this one! Apologies.In this bold and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with Dottie the Witch—also known as Dottie the Psychic—for a real c...
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2:05:00

Two Hunters Discuss Building a Massive Following | Kelly and Dwayne Moore | Full Rut | 56
#Outdoors #CreepalachiaIn this down-to-earth and wide-ranging episode, Dwayne Moore and Kelly Moore sit down with J.D. to talk about how they built a massive online following through their Facebook page Full Rut—a thriving social hub for...
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2:27:41

An Appalachian Musician Reveals His Secrets | Matt Mullins | 55
#AppalachianMusicIn this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Appalachian musician Matt Mullins joins J.D. to talk about the craft of songwriting—and how the struggles, beauty, and contradictions of life in Appalachia find their way in...
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1:36:58

Debunking Natalie Cochran Deniers | Jozy Moore | 54
#NatalieCochran #Creepalachia In this fact-packed episode, J.D. teams up with Jozy Moore to take on the growing wave of Natalie Cochran deniers—those still defending her or spreading misinformation in the wake of her Ponzi scheme and m...
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2:26:52

The Horrific Life of an EMT | Amanda Walker | 53
#EMTStoriesIn this powerful episode, Amanda Walker, a former EMT and emergency dispatcher, sits down with J.D. to talk about what it’s really like to be the voice on the other end of the line—and the hands saving lives when every second cou...
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1:01:31

The "Doomsday Mom" Lori Vallow Story So Far
#LoriVallow #Creepalachia In this chilling solo episode, J.D. unpacks one of the most disturbing and bizarre true crime cases in recent memory—the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell.What began as a twisted love story rooted ...
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The Charles Manson Rabbit Hole | Tin Foil Hat Show w/ Tom Riser | 52
#CharlesMansonOn this special edition of the Tin Foil Hat Show, a Creepalachia original, J.D. teams up with Tom Riser to dissect the dark legend of Charles Manson—not just the man, but the machine behind him.From MK-Ultra mind contr...
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3:04:17

The Harsh Realities of a No-Kill Animal Shelter | Humane Society of Raleigh County | 51
#AnimalRescue In this honest and eye-opening episode, Nancy Johnson and Hannah Cottle from the Humane Society of Raleigh County sit down with J.D. to talk about the harsh realities of operating a no-kill animal shelter in southern West...
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1:03:21

It All Began With a Rebellion | The West Virginia Mine Wars Museum | 50
#MatewanIn this special donation episode, Mackenzie New-Walker and Shaun Slifer from the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum sit down with J.D. to talk about how a group of passionate volunteers turned a small idea in Matewan into one of the mos...
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1:47:28

The McDonald's Massacre | 77 Minutes of Terror
#TrueCrimeStory #Creepalachia In this gripping and devastating episode, J.D. recounts one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history—the 1984 McDonald’s Massacre in San Ysidro, California.For 77 minutes on a summer aft...
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An Author's Life In and Outside of Prison | Lori Ann Williams | 49
#Creepalachia #Author In this raw and deeply personal episode, Lori Ann Williams sits down with J.D. to talk about life after being labeled a felon at just 19 years old—and how she turned years behind bars into a powerful tool for tran...
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1:10:01

"Stop Throwing Crack Babies at Me" | Bail Bondsman Gary Vaughan | 48
#Creepalachia #BailBondsIn this episode, bail bondsman Gary Vaughan joins J.D. for a ride through some of the wildest cases he’s worked—from adrenaline-fueled takedowns to bizarre late-night calls that could only happen in Appalachia. But t...
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1:08:21

The WV Education System in 2025 | Melissa Long and Heather Arbogast | 47
#education #creepalachia In this important episode, Melissa Long, a teacher in Raleigh County, WV, and Heather Arbogast, a school counselor, sit down with J.D. to discuss the massive cuts hitting the school system due to enrollment ...
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1:40:25

Natalie Cochran Murdered My Best Friend | Chris Davis | 46
#NatalieCochranTrial #ChrisDavisIn this powerful and emotional interview, Chris Davis sits down with J.D. and Jozy to talk about the devastating double betrayal he lived through at the hands of Natalie Cochran—the woman who not only ran a $...
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4:06:16

The Rawest Natalie Cochran Investigation Interview on the Internet | Tim Bledsoe | 45
#nataliecochrantrial #investigation In this raw, no-holds-barred interview, investigator Tim Bledsoe sits down with J.D. and Jozy to break down the case of Natalie Cochran—the self-proclaimed businesswoman from West Virginia who ran...
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3:59:39

ER Nurses Tell Insane On-the-Job Stories | Christen and Katlin | 44
J.D. is in studio with Christen and Katlin, two seasoned ER nurses who have seen just about everything—some of it shocking, some unexplainable, and some deeply heartbreaking. From chilling late-night encounters in the trauma bay to eerie moment...
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2:31:56

TalHotBlond | An Appalachian Love Triangle
J.D. recounts the jaw-dropping true crime case of TalHotBlond—a twisted online love triangle that spiraled into obsession, deception, and ultimately, murder.What started as a flirtatious online game between a middle-aged man and a teena...
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30:00

How Creepalachia Began & MORE | Anna Knapp with Real WV aka Taser Girl | 43
In this special episode, we flip the script. Anna Knapp, better known as Taser Girl—a beloved and electrifying character from the professional haunt scene—sits down with J.D., the creator of Creepalachia, for a two-way interview unlike any othe...
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2:02:18

Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Murdering Judge | Part 1
In this episode, J.D. dives into one of the most shocking Appalachian true crime stories in recent memory: the case of Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines, a lawman from Kentucky who now stands accused of murdering Judge Kevin Mullins.J...
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30:41

Terrifying Breakdowns of Appalachian Murders | Mountain State Mysteries | 42
In this episode, J.D. sits down with Mark and Courtney, the creators of Mountain State Mysteries, a podcast dedicated to unraveling the most disturbing and lesser-known true crime cases from Appalachia. From long-forgotten murders to baffling d...
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