Creepalachia
A podcast that interviews Appalachians about their creepy experiences.
Episodes
209 episodes
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...
The Horrific Case of Shayln Shantel Harvey
Breaking down where the Shayln Harvey case in West Virginia stands right now, from the identification of her remains to the active homicide investigation and the questions that still remain.#ShaylnHarvey #KanawhaCountyWV #BigChimneyWV #...
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Talking Adoption in the Hills | Snuffer Law Firm w/ Bob Noone | 173
West Virginia’s foster care system is under enormous pressure, with more children entering care than many people realize. In this important panel discussion, Kaitlyn Snuffer, Jacob Snuffer, and Bob Noone join the show to talk about handling hun...
I Build Custom Attachments for Firearms | Justin McMillion | 172
Southern West Virginia is building some serious hardware, and Justin McMillion from J-Mac Customs joins the show to break down how it all works. We talk custom firearm attachments, the process behind manufacturing at a large scale, navigating r...
Gretchen Fleming Livestream: The Road to Justice
Gretchen Fleming went missing on December 4th, 2022, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Alex and JD are going to walk through the case from the start for folks who are just learning about it, and we will react to the Press Conference LIVE where the...
A Retired Copper Thief in Recovery | Nick White | 171
Nick White joins the show to share one of the rawest recovery stories we’ve ever had: leaving home at 14, addiction, crime, and losing everything along the way. We walk through the hard truth of his past, including the choices he made to feed a...
Retired Captain Has Gun Battle Inside His Home | James Blevins | 170
Retired Captain James Blevins joins the show to share one of the most intense law enforcement survival stories we’ve ever heard. From waking up sick with the flu to being shot during a close range shootout inside his own home while protecting s...
The Story of How I Lost my Leg | Randi Cantley | 169
Randi Cantley joins the show with a story that is far bigger than losing her leg. This episode is about recovery, faith, redemption, and what it takes to keep moving when life changes forever. It’s a powerful reminder that some of the strongest...
Being a Supreme Court Justice in West Virginia | Judge Ewing | 168
West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Judge Ewing joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation about how the highest court in the state works, what it means to review lower court rulings, and why the justice system matters so much to everyday p...
I Explore Abandoned Locations for a Living | 304Urbexxx | 167
If you’ve ever wondered what urban exploration actually is, Abby from 304Urbexxx gives us the perfect crash course. We talk about how she built a brand around abandoned places, the locations that have stuck with her most, and how the paranormal...
Life as a Prosecutor in Southern West Virginia | Prosecutor David Pfeifer | 166
Mercer County Prosecutor David Pfeifer joins the show for a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of how the legal system actually works in West Virginia. We cover the questions regular folks always have, dig into Mercer County cases we’ve been followin...
An Appalachian Veteran Who Writes Horror Novels | Joshua Bish | 165
Horror takes center stage in this episode as author Joshua Bish joins the studio to talk about crafting terrifying stories rooted in real fear and imagination. A U.S. Army veteran and longtime law enforcement officer, Joshua brings a unique per...
Mediumship, Spirit, and the Afterlife | Intuitively Precious | 164
Precious Seaman joins the show after completing her first year running Intuitively Precious, and we spend a fun hour talking about all things spiritual. From mediumship to intuition to the big question of what happens after we die; this episode...
