Creepalachia
A podcast that interviews Appalachians about their creepy experiences.
Episodes
221 episodes
My Dad was Murdered by a Serial Killer | Courtney Luckasevic | 194
Insulin brings both life and death, and in the hands of sadistic people, it can become a weapon. In this episode, Courtney Luckasevic shares the story of her dad, a veteran and loving father whose life was taken at the hands of Reta Mays, the W...
The Haunting True Stories of Booger Hole | Cindy Curry | 193
Cindy Curry started working on a project back in the 90s with one goal in mind: gathering every story of Booger Hole, West Virginia she could possibly find. I was lucky enough to get ahold of her and bring her into the studio to talk about thos...
The Life of Local News Reporters | WVVA Journalists | 192
Local news is not fake news, and Appalachia has some incredible journalists who work hard every day to tell the stories of our communities. In this episode, I sit down with WVVA’s Joshua Bolden, Megan Bailey, and Zaria Stovall to talk about the...
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We Lost a Million Followers in Seconds | Full Rut Nation | 191
I may not be an avid outdoorsman, but I do have friends who are highly effective at this thing we call survival. Dwayne Moore with Full Rut Nation came on the show to talk all things nature, outdoors, and what it really takes to build something...
My Brother was Ran Over and Dragged to his Death | John Lucas Family | 190
John Lucas was run over by an ambulance and dragged to his death in the hills of West Virginia, and as hard as that is to say, it is exactly what happened. But while his family waits for justice, it is just as important to remember who John was...
The Appalachian Who Helped End Pablo Escobar | Steve Murphy | 189
This is one of those episodes where two hours feels like it went by in two minutes. Steve Murphy spent six years with the Bluefield, West Virginia Police Department before joining the DEA, where he worked undercover against some of the biggest ...
Why I Document Life in Southern West Virginia | Grady Woods | 188
Just two fellers from the County talkin’ shop, and this one was a whole lot of fun. I sat down with Grady Woods to talk about life, content creation in the hills, and the love we both have for McDowell County, West Virginia. Follow...
MISSING: Mary Catherine Green
It's been more almost a month since Mary Catherine Green, who suffers from dementia, was reported missing from her home on June 18 in the Greenbrier Road area of Richwood, West Virginia. We interview one of her daughters, Brooke Neil, to gather...
What the Heck is Alpha-gal Syndrome? | Leisa Moten | 187
Ticks suck, figuratively and literally, and somehow this episode made me even more terrified of them than I already was. Leisa Moten joined the studio to break down Alpha-gal syndrome, a disease caused by the Devil’s Parasite that can completel...
The Case of Marly Kinney (So far...)
This episode discusses the heartbreaking case of 19-year-old Marly Kinney, who was reported missing from a rented pontoon boat at Grayson Lake in Kentucky on June 24, 2026. After an extensive search involving numerous agencies and volunteers, h...
I Was in a Deadly Mining Accident | David Paul Lane | 186
This is an emotional but important episode with David Paul Lane about survival, purpose, and the long road it can take to become who you are meant to be. We talk about the medical field, addiction stigma, and what it is like to nearly lose your...
I Was There When Wes Blackburn Disappeared | Amanda Pennington | 185
For years, questions, rumors, and speculation have surrounded the disappearance of Wes Blackburn in Boone County, West Virginia. Amanda Pennington was at the mine on the day Wes vanished, and in this episode she addresses the questions that peo...
My Dad Saw the Flatwoods Monster | The May Family | 184
Chris May, the son of Freddie May, brought the whole family into the studio to help tell the story behind one of the most famous sightings in West Virginia history. Freddie was part of the original group who witnessed what would become known as...
The Canary in the Coal Mine (The Case of Wes Blackburn)
In 2018, Wes Blackburn vanished in Boone County, West Virginia, and his family has been searching for answers ever since. This episode takes a fresh look at the case with never-before-heard phone calls, new information, and an interview with so...
Why I Quit a Job I Loved | Jina Belcher | 183
Sometimes success means walking away from something you love. Jina Belcher joins the show to talk about her decision to leave her leadership role with the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and why she felt called to prioritize her ...
Maybe the Most Haunted House in Appalachia | James Ratliff | 182
If haunted houses are your thing, buckle up, because this may be one of the wildest paranormal episodes we've ever recorded. James Ratliff joins the studio armed with an incredible amount of evidence from a home that, in my opinion, has a legit...
My Black Lung Benefits Were REVOKED | Josh and Crystal Armes | 181
Imagine working decades in the coal mines, earning black lung benefits, and then being told not only that those benefits are being taken away, but that you owe money back. That’s the reality Josh Armes and his daughter Crystal have been fightin...
The Devil Disguised as Mom (The Case of Haley Weikle)
The murder of four-year-old Haley Weikle is one of the most heartbreaking cases to ever come out of West Virginia. This documentary-style episode brings together Haley’s father, who spent years under suspicion despite maintaining his innocence,...
Life and Laughs with Denita Barr | Denita Barr | 180
Denita Barr is proof that some of the most interesting people in Appalachia are living extraordinary stories behind hilarious introductions. In this episode, we talk about her love of comedy, the growth of her social media following, and what i...
My Son Has H-ABC Leukodystrophy | Jessica Stacy and Brittany Rose | 179
Some stories introduce you to a disease you’ve never heard of, but more importantly, they introduce you to an incredible person. Jessica Stacy and Brittany Rose join the studio to talk about Seth’s journey with H-ABC leukodystrophy, a rare neur...
Skylar Neese's Dad DEMANDS No Parole for Killer | Dave Neese | 178
Dave Neese joins the show to talk about the life and legacy of his daughter, Skylar Neese, whose murder shocked the nation and forever changed countless lives. We discuss who Skylar was beyond the headlines, the lasting impact her loss has had ...
I Search for Missing and Murdered People Underwater | Shane Hudnall | 177
What happens when investigators believe the answers to a missing person case may be sitting at the bottom of a lake, river, or pond? Shane Hudnall joins the show to break down the fascinating world of underwater search and recovery, where he vo...
Conjuring Spirits with an Amazing Psychic Medium | Ingrid Toler | 176
It’s time for another monthly check in with the spirits as psychic medium Ingrid Toler joins the show for a fascinating conversation about the afterlife and the unexplained. Ingrid shares her near death experience, chilling premonitions that la...
Talking Shop with Deplorable.Dishmon304 | Corey Dishmon | 175
If you spend any time on Appalachian Reels, chances are you’ve seen Deplorable.Dishmon304 pop up on your feed. Corey joins the show to talk about life in the coal mines, Appalachian humor, and how making videos on his phone turned into making t...
From Straight A's to Deep DARK Addiction...and BACK! | Coty Long | 174
This is one of the most personal recovery episodes we’ve ever done. Coty Long and I grew up together, lost touch for years while addiction nearly destroyed his life, and now he’s back: healthy, in recovery, working as a PRSS, and helping save l...
