The Moonlit Road Podcast
1) Where's My Ring?
Bitterness between two sisters over a glittering diamond ring leads to terrifying consequences from beyond the grave in this chilling Georgia ghost story. In the quiet town of Washington, Georgia, jea...Show More
2) 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 ...Show More
3) 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...Show More
4) Where Mosquitoes Came From: A Tlingit Legend
Why do these biting insects plague us so? This Southern legend - an ancient tale originally from the Tlingit people of Alaska - tells of a giant, a bloodthirsty heart, and a vengeful curse. For more s...Show More
5) The Sheriff and the Loup Garou
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 Sou...Show More
6) Why is a Jack-o-Lantern Named 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 So...Show More
7) The Cow That Ate The Preacher
Traveling preacher seeks revenge on a inhospitable farm couple in this darkly funny ghost story from Arkansas (by way of Ireland). Another version of this story by storyteller Bill Harley can be found...Show More
8) The Santa Claus Special
Based on the true Christmas story of the annual CSX Santa Claus Special train, bringing Santa Claus by rail to remote Appalachian communities. Additional reading: Visit Kingsport Guide to Seeing th...Show More
9) The Snowman and the Scarecrow
Christmas kids story about a scarecrow who teaches a holiday lesson to a grumpy snowman. For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com Fol...Show More
10) Number Ninety by B.M Croker
Terrifying South Carolina ghost story about a dare between gentleman for one to spend the night in a Charleston haunted house. From the story by B.M. Croker (1849-1920). Told by John Gentile. Audio pr...Show More