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    The Moonlit Road Podcast – Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

    Leave the highway behind for the dark back roads of the American South.

    Since 1997, The Moonlit Road has been gathering the Southern ghost stories, folklore, and oral traditions whispered across generations — from the bayous of Louisiana to the Sea Islands of Georgia to the hollows of Appalachia. In each episode, gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists bring you haunted history, forgotten legends, and the creatures that still stalk the Southern imagination: the Bell Witch, the Boo Hag, the Loup Garou.

    This is the South that lives past the porch light — in the deep roots of Voodoo and Hoodoo, in the campfire stories and mountain haints, in the folklore of the Delta, the Piedmont, and the coastal plain. The stories your grandparents told you.

    Thousands of listeners have walked this road for over 25 years. Come find us on the back roads.

    For more Southern ghost stories and regional legends not found on the podcast, visit our full archive at themoonlitroad.com.

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    Copyright: ©1997-2021 The Moonlit Road, LLC

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    Latest Episodes:
    Railroad Bill Jan 17, 2017
    Show notes

    An Alabama widow lives in fear of the terrifying murderer Railroad Bill. But is he really what the townsfolk say he is?

    For more strange Southern folktales, including stories not on the podcast, visit https://themoonlitroad.com

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Railroad Bill" was written by told by Christine Horn. As told at the Tour of Southern Ghosts, ART Station, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.


    The Spirit of Thomas Lester - A Southern Haunted House Story Oct 19, 2016
    Show notes

    Experience the legend of Thomas Lester, a man whose high-speed encounter with a headless ghost left him running faster than a jackrabbit. This humorous Southern ghost story explores the folklore of 'the spirit that passes you real quick-like,' giving you a chill up your spine. Narrated by Yomi Goodall and recorded for the Tour of Southern Ghosts in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "The Spirit of Thomas Lester" was written and told by Yomi Goodall

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.


    Tsali: The Cherokee Legend of the Smoky Mountains Mar 12, 2016
    Show notes

    High in the mist-covered peaks of North Carolina lies the story of a man who chose sacrifice over surrender. Tsali was a Cherokee farmer who became a martyr during the forced removals of the 1830s. This isn't just a ghost story; it is a legend of bravery and a haunting reminder of the lives lost along the Trail of Tears. Some say his spirit still watches over the mountains he died to save.

    Read the full story and historical background here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/tsali-cherokee-ghost-story-north-carolina/

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Tsali" was written by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Jim McAmis

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1999. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

    #Tsali #CherokeeHistory #SmokyMountains #NorthCarolinaFolklore #TrailOfTears #SouthernGhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #AppalachianLegends


    The Maco Light: North Carolina's Famous Railroad Ghost Story Jan 06, 2016
    Show notes

    Experience the chilling legend of the Maco Light. From the tragic night of Joe Baldwin's sacrifice to the mysterious lantern light that haunted the North Carolina rails for over a century, this episode explores one of the South's most famous paranormal phenomena. Narrated by Jim McAmis, it's a journey into the heart of railroad folklore.

    Read the full history here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/maco-light-north-carolina-railroad-ghost-story/

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "The Maco Light" was written by Jim McAmis and Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Jim McAmis

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a massive online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

    #TheMacoLight #NorthCarolinaGhostStories #RailroadFolklore #JoeBaldwin #HauntedRailroads #WilmingtonNC #SouthernGhostStories #UrbanLegends #ParanormalInvestigation #TheMoonlitRoad


    Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story Oct 21, 2015
    Show notes

    Experience 'Mississippi Rose: A Southern Ghost Story.' This episode follows a young man's encounter with a mysterious figure on a dusty backroad in turn-of-the-century Mississippi. Part romance, part supernatural legend, this African American folktale explores the tragic history of the Simmons homestead.

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Mississippi Rose" was written by LaDoris Davis and Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: LaDoris Davis

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.


    Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation Oct 09, 2015
    Show notes

    Explore the legend of Chloe, the slave ghost of Myrtles Plantation. In this episode, we delve into the haunting history of one of the South's most famous antebellum homes and the tragic figure believed to haunt it to this day. This classic Louisiana ghost story is narrated with dramatic flair by storyteller Veronica Byrd.

    Read the full history and see the "ghost photo" here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/chloe-slave-ghost-myrtles-plantation-louisiana/

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation" was written and directed by Craig Dominey.

    Storyteller: Veronica Byrd

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

    #MyrtlesPlantation #ChloeTheGhost #HauntedLouisiana #SouthernGhostStories #TheMoonlitRoad #AmericanHauntings #PlantationLegends #StFrancisville


    The Sausage Man of New Orleans: A Gruesome Ghost Story Aug 03, 2015
    Show notes

    One of the French Quarter's most infamous murder tales. 'The Sausage Man of New Orleans' is a gruesome ghost story exploring the depths of murder and madness. In the 1800s, Hans Mueller was a respected butcher with a thriving shop on Ursulines Street—until he found a truly grisly way to 'dispose' of his marriage. Follow the chilling tale of a man who tried to grind his problems away, only to discover that some secrets won't stay buried... even in a sausage vat. Narrated with dramatic flair by storyteller Kodac Harrison.

    Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of murder, graphic violence, and disturbing imagery. Listener discretion is advised.

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "The Sausage Man of New Orleans" was written by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Kodac Harrison

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.


    The Legend of Sop Doll: A Mississippi Witch Story Oct 24, 2014
    Show notes

    Desperate for work during the Depression, a drifter takes a job at a remote Mississippi farm—only to find a mysterious black cat whispering at his dinner table. Discover the terrifying secret of the 'Sop Doll' and why some jobs are better left untaken. A classic Southern 'witch-cat' legend narrated by Jim McAmis.

    Read the full story and see the Appalachian mountain archive here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/sop-doll/

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Sop Doll" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: Jim McAmis

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    Music: Les Scott

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

    #SopDoll #AppalachianFolklore #WitchStories #BlueRidgeMountains #GhostStories #SouthernFolklore #TheMoonlitRoad #MountainMyths


    Wait 'Til Jesse Comes: A Mississippi Spooky Cat Legend Oct 08, 2014
    Show notes

    Caught in a fierce Mississippi rainstorm, an exhausted salesman seeks refuge in an abandoned hillside house. He finds a warm fire—and a trio of black cats who are much more than they appear. As the cats grow in size and malice, they whisper a chilling warning: 'Wait 'til Jesse comes.' A classic Southern spooky story narrated by LaDoris Davis.

    Read the full story and meet the storyteller here: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/wait-til-jesse-comes/

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Wait 'Til Jesse Comes" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey

    Storyteller: LaDoris Davis

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.

    #WaitTilJesseComes #MississippiGhostStories #TalkingCats #SouthernFolklore #ScaryStories #TheMoonlitRoad #SpookyCats #CampfireTales


    Mama Coon-Coon: A Louisiana Swamp Folktale Sep 19, 2014
    Show notes

    Deep in the Louisiana bayou lives a mysterious fisherwoman named Mama Coon-Coon, famous for her seafood gumbo and infamous for her terrible singing. Unlike the other fishermen, she uses her big blue dress as bait to catch crabs late at night. But what happens when the crabs get tired of her off-key tunes? Discover why the bayou waters turned blue in this whimsical Louisiana swamp folktale, narrated by Veronica Byrd and Bert Tanner.

    FOR MORE STORIES: This is just one of the many legends found on the Southern back roads. Visit our archive of Southern ghost stories and folklore at https://themoonlitroad.com.

    Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themoonlitroad and X/Twitter https://www.x.com/themoonlitroad

    "Mama Coon Coon" was written and told by Veronica Byrd

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

    Episode Photo of Dulac Louisiana Bayou by Clem. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

    ABOUT THE MOONLIT ROAD The Moonlit Road has been exploring the dark back roads of the American South since 1997. We are a large online archive of regional ghost stories, tall tales, and folklore from the Appalachians to the Gulf Coast, told by authentic local storytellers.


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