The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore podcast

The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

Leave the highway behind for the back roads of the American South. The Moonlit Road brings you authentic Southern ghost stories and folklore, preserved and performed by the region's finest storytellers. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a journey into the South's mysterious past. In each episode, you'll hear gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists unearth classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and the oral traditions whispered across generations. From the bayous of Louisiana to the hollows of Appalachia, pull up a chair and listen for a spell. WE EXPLORE: -- SOUTHERN GHOST STORIES: Haunted history from plantations to forgotten battlefields. -- FOLKLORE & CREATURES: The legends of the Bell Witch, Boo Hag, and the Loup Garou. -- CULTURAL ROOTS: The deep history of Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Southern folkways. -- APPALACHIAN HAINTS: Echoes from the high country and mountain mysteries. Join the thousands of listeners who have walked The Moonlit Road for over 25 years. Subscribe now and let the Southern spirits guide you. FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE—including many stories and regional legends NOT found on the podcast—visit our extensive archive at https://themoonlitroad.com.

Leave the highway behind for the back roads of the American South. The Moonlit Road brings you authentic Southern ghost stories and folklore, preserved and performed by the region's finest storytellers. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a journey into the South's mysterious past. In each episode, you'll hear gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists unearth classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and the oral traditions whispered across generations. From the bayous of Louisiana to the hollows of Appalachia, pull up a chair and listen for a spell. WE EXPLORE: -- SOUTHERN GHOST STORIES: Haunted history from plantations to forgotten battlefields. -- FOLKLORE & CREATURES: The legends of the Bell Witch, Boo Hag, and the Loup Garou. -- CULTURAL ROOTS: The deep history of Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Southern folkways. -- APPALACHIAN HAINTS: Echoes from the high country and mountain mysteries. Join the thousands of listeners who have walked The Moonlit Road for over 25 years. Subscribe now and let the Southern spirits guide you. FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCE—including many stories and regional legends NOT found on the podcast—visit our extensive archive at https://themoonlitroad.com.

 

#67

Where's My Ring?

Bitterness between two sisters over a glittering diamond ring leads to terrifying conseque... more

25 Feb 2026

11 MINS

11:25

25 Feb 2026


#66

Grandma's Furry Robe - A Southern Horror Story

Two college friends spend a quiet weekend at an isolated Appalachian mountain house — unti... more

26 Jan 2026

12 MINS

12:57

26 Jan 2026


#65

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

Memphis is a city of music and history, but it is also a city of ghosts. Today, we explore... more

13 Jan 2026

20 MINS

20:12

13 Jan 2026


#64

Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend

Ever wonder why mosquitoes are so thirsty for blood? According to this legendary Tlingit t... more

03 Dec 2025

11 MINS

11:44

03 Dec 2025


#63

The Sheriff and the Loup Garou: A Louisiana Werewolf Story

How far would you go for the love of your life? In this Louisiana tale, a young deputy is ... more

18 Nov 2025

13 MINS

13:00

18 Nov 2025


#62

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

Every October, millions of pumpkins are carved into glowing faces. But do you know the dar... more

18 Nov 2025

15 MINS

15:55

18 Nov 2025


#61

The Cow That Ate The Preacher | An Appalachian Tall Tale

What happens when a traveling preacher seeks revenge on an inhospitable farm couple? This ... more

15 Oct 2025

14 MINS

14:50

15 Oct 2025


#60

Number Ninety: The Charleston Haunted House Dare | A Southern Ghost Story

Episode Summary: Would you spend the night in a house the rest of the world has abandoned ... more

29 Oct 2021

25 MINS

25:51

29 Oct 2021


#59

Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road Part 3: The Spirit's Testimony

The haunting conclusion to Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece. In 'The Spirit's Testimony,' a vo... more

29 Oct 2021

09 MINS

09:24

29 Oct 2021


#58

Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road Part 2: The Confession of the Father

In Part Two of our Ambrose Bierce adaptation, the mystery deepens with 'The Confession of ... more

29 Oct 2021

09 MINS

09:05

29 Oct 2021


#57

Ambrose Bierce's The Moonlit Road, Part 1: The Statement of the Son

Part One of our adaptation of Ambrose Bierce's masterpiece. A chilling mystery begins with... more

29 Oct 2021

09 MINS

09:17

29 Oct 2021


#56

The Nut Eating Devil: A Tennessee Mountain Ghost Story

Uncover the chilling legend of the "Nut Eating Devil," a classic Tennessee mountain ghost ... more

23 Oct 2021

13 MINS

13:53

23 Oct 2021


#55

Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk: A Louisiana Legend

A Southern supernatural folktale with Irish roots: An early Louisiana settler rescues a tu... more

28 Mar 2018

07 MINS

07:16

28 Mar 2018


#54

Railroad Bill

An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill. But is he really ... more

17 Jan 2017

05 MINS

05:10

17 Jan 2017


#53

The Spirit of Thomas Lester - A Southern Haunted House Story

Experience the legend of Thomas Lester, a man whose high-speed encounter with a headless g... more

19 Oct 2016

05 MINS

05:02

19 Oct 2016


#52

Tsali: The Cherokee Legend of the Smoky Mountains

High in the mist-covered peaks of North Carolina lies the story of a man who chose sacrifi... more

12 Mar 2016

16 MINS

16:58

12 Mar 2016


#51

The Maco Light: North Carolina's Famous Railroad Ghost Story

Experience the chilling legend of the Maco Light. From the tragic night of Joe Baldwin's s... more

06 Jan 2016

09 MINS

09:33

06 Jan 2016


#50

Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story

Experience 'Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story.' This episode follows a young man's ... more

21 Oct 2015

14 MINS

14:54

21 Oct 2015


#49

Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation

Explore the legend of Chloe, the slave ghost of Myrtles Plantation. In this episode, we de... more

09 Oct 2015

09 MINS

09:05

09 Oct 2015


#48

The Sausage Man of New Orleans: A Gruesome Ghost Story

Experience one of the French Quarter's most infamous urban legends. 'The Sausage Man of Ne... more

03 Aug 2015

07 MINS

07:39

03 Aug 2015


#47

The Legend of Sop Doll: A Mississippi Witch Story

Desperate for work during the Depression, a drifter takes a job at a remote Mississippi fa... more

24 Oct 2014

18 MINS

18:17

24 Oct 2014


#46

Wait 'Til Jesse Comes: A Mississippi Spooky Cat Legend

Caught in a fierce Mississippi rainstorm, an exhausted salesman seeks refuge in an abandon... more

08 Oct 2014

07 MINS

07:21

08 Oct 2014


#45

Mama Coon-Coon: A Louisiana Swamp Folktale

Deep in the Louisiana bayou lives a mysterious fisherwoman named Mama Coon-Coon, famous fo... more

19 Sep 2014

09 MINS

09:20

19 Sep 2014


#44

Chancy Fox: The Louisiana Gambler and the Swamp Vampires

In the Louisiana swamps, a man running from the law is just a moving target for things tha... more

11 Aug 2014

09 MINS

09:12

11 Aug 2014


#43

The Town Without Death: A Kentucky Mountain Ghost Story

After the tragic loss of his wife, a grieving farmer wanders deep into the hollows of East... more

15 Sep 2013

14 MINS

14:03

15 Sep 2013


#42

No Greater Love: A Kentucky Coal Mine Ghost Story

Deep in the coal mining country of Kentucky, Henry Jacobs spends his days in the darkness ... more

08 Apr 2013

12 MINS

12:01

08 Apr 2013


#41

The Ticking Clock: A Supernatural Mystery

For years, the antique grandfather clock stood silent, a dusty relic of a bygone era. But ... more

10 Mar 2013

12 MINS

12:13

10 Mar 2013