Old Gods of Appalachia

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In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake.

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cmart106

Awesome podcast until season 4

I really loved this show, found it a few seasons in and listened to it non stop for weeks. I was so excited for rhe 4th season to come out, but the episodes kind of disappoint. I get that they’re trying to stretch the story as much as they can, but compared to the previous seasons, season 4 feels shallow and short. Each episode feels more like a preview or a teaser than a full episode. The content is still good, I just wish the episodes were longer or more engaging.
emmylou1212

Beautiful

What a story. It’s like poetry
t0ecutter

Americana in full force

Fantastic podcast with a great feel that is uniquely American. You should definitely check it out! Update: first podcast that made me tear up and put a lump in my throat. Another update: still an excellent show, however the non-linear story does make things difficult to keep up with the large cast of characters as the show continues.
Bernsly

Love

I really love this pod. I always want more of it so much that I have listened and re-listened, and then re-listened some more. See you soon, family!
WardenofMagick

It’s a great show. Update schedule is unpredictable tho.

I love the stories, voice actors and attention to detail. These people really get eldritch horror. :) What I cannot abide; and, whst will make me leave eventually are the long breaks while Old Gods does live shows. This would be tenable, bearable, understandable if they had said, “We will be touring until (date). We will be taking a break until (date). We will return on (date).” I understand that life is unpredictable. But, social media exists to update your fans, your “family.” Not a word for months, tho. I will no longer recommend Old Gods. This is not how “family” behaves; at all. Update: You get 23 minutes of content per episode. The rest is ads. I find I can’t make myself care about this show after the episode upon episode of Jack’s trial. Moreover that they had real big bads like His Name Sounds Like Horned Head But Is Not just sitting quietly listening to testimony in a magic-proofed chamber. Who’d agree to that? And, Horned Head isn’t as terrifying now that he’s been seen to heel and obey. C’mon. It was good while it lasted. I’m out.
Skwishy86

Just started listenin

Just started listenin 2 days ago and now i am hooked and cant stop listenin makes the nights go by quick while runnin these roads
NatNep

Love this podcast!!!!

One of the best things I ever heard!!! Highly recommend! Keep them coming!
tilemma

The same

Have listened to a lot. It just does not change good production nice hooks just became boring.
dugbert

Such a show.

Every episode delivers in such high-quality from writing to narration to graphics music. Thank you all so much for your dedication to the craft of storytelling.
Amalthea71

Amazing re-imagining of old lore with a good dose of gothic horror

The writing and oration are suspenseful and engaging. They include new music from brilliant musicians, but the best part is how the writers create a family against the dark and include you as kin.
Syri the Beholder

Thank gods

The stories are winding, but powerful. The writing is downright poetic. Steve’s voice runs the range for jocular to terrifying to disturbingly sexy, sometimes in the same paragraph. I would listen to this man read the phone book, if they still made those. Volume mixing is too quiet in the early seasons (something I’ve noticed with a few Rusty Quill shows) but seems to have gotten better. Love the critique from folks who complain about “wokeness” and “neo-Maoism” in a setting based on historical context where there were, in fact, people of different races and orientations and, terror of terrors, people trying to unionise against horrifically dangerous and exploitative working conditions 😱. We certainly can’t have THAT represented. Think of the children! Not the ones in the mines though, the other ones.
Henny renee

Adore the storytelling, the acting, the music. Class A podcast

This is one of the best storytelling podcasts I’ve ever listened to.
Flip pick

The Boys are back

New episode had me literally screaming in excitement!
pinkacer

Good but

Newest episodes so far apart, have to listen to previous again to find where the f we are.
blue-collar-dood

Hate to leave a 3 star…but

I love this podcast, I love the storylines, the gritty dark magical Appalachia mood…but I really dislike the hokey-wokey, neo-Maoist undertones to some of the story lines. Come on family, do better.
astockk

Wow wow wow wowowowow!!

It's UNREAL how creative and talented this cast and crew is. BRAVO 👏🏻
LPLDmom

A little too “woke”…

Started off awesome, then made a hard left turn.
Standbyit

One of the best

Great storytelling, not over acted, the folklore was explained just enough but not to distract from the story. The characters were built up beautifully and then weaved together perfectly. I drive for a living and go through many stories. This has been the best so far.
Beer_skeletonizer

Great podcast

Always look forward to the next episode!
Rachelbeatsyou

My favorite podcast of all time

The voice acting, story telling, folklore, everything about this podcast is incredible. Don’t sleep on this, it will blow your mind!
girlwes

Love this!

So well written and good! Love it! Love it if you love, tanis, Magnus archives, white vault, nightvale, great stories with so many characters and so much development, and pulls you right in !
mehaoaks

Changed

Been a fan for a few seasons now but this season has been different than seasons before! They’re drawing out every episode with this storyline and then it’s so short with 5+ minutes of ads in the beginning and 5+ minutes of ads at the end. I get the ads but it’s sooo short to begin with!
InfG35x

Ads

You're getting about 6-10 minutes of ads per vs. 12-16 minutes of content. Be warned!
CRPattPatt

One of the best podcasts!

I listen to alot of podcasts. I’m into sci-fi supernatural stuff and this podcasts is it!!! I get it may say it’s a horror podcasts but for me it’s not that at all!! The way the story is told, the imagery, the way it’s laid out to take you through a journey is amazing!!!! 10/10 rating! Nothing less!!
GoodDeal72

Such an amazing show!

My mom was a professional storyteller who is from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, and her original stories took place in this setting. When I heard about this podcast, I had to listen, since Steve and Cam are from the same county as my mom, and I wanted more tales set in the Appalachian Mountains. Wow! Steve and Cam have done a fantastic job in creating this whole new world, while weaving in bits of what life was really like in that time period. It definitely gives the listener that Appalachia flavor while scaring the bejeezus out of you at the same time.
LB636783

Gripping stories!

I love the story telling! My only criticism is that sometimes the volume of the story is much lower than the music and advertisements.
jska88

1&2 great! 3 meh

I love love love seasons 1&2 and still re-listen to them. Season 3 was kinda boring & all over the place. Like a caricature of itself, you know? The new characters are flat & the story wasn’t as engaging. More than once I found myself thinking “when is this going to end?” Whereas the first two seasons, I didn’t WANT them to end. Oh well, all good things come to an end.
Smurfkisser17

I was SO in.

I loved it, I was completely enthralled and so thrilled to find it. Maybe if I had done Patreon, the first 2 seasons wouldn't have been so messy and disorganized. Season 3 made some folks mad and I'm now one of them. They missed the mark with all the JT crud. Walker women forever! Seems like they'd be and endless well, no need for this added trash. 💔💔
Spearthelizard

Love the story

Great storyline. Would be better if new episodes were uploaded regularly or if we were updated as to when they will be uploaded.
Jayb4448

Best of the best

Extremely entertaining …
wolfenne

My favorite podcast.

I adore this podcast. Cam and Steve thrill and chill with their spellbinding stories. I recommend this podcast to everyone.
Danny26083

Best podcast ever

This is by far my most favorite podcast! The storytelling makes you feel like you’re in the store witnessing it yourself. I’ve gone back and listened to all the seasons a few times while I wait on the new seasons to come out.
Wolfbone

Talented

This show / wow so fn good . I love the story being told. My only complaint is they don’t get them out fast enough lol . Really i recommend these podcasts, total entertainment!!!!! If I had money I’d put this in either a cartoon series or tv series , but I don’t , I know what’s good though and this here is Good. Anyway I’ve become a huge fan and can’t wait to hear more family.the voice guy is also awesome. Can’t say enough good things about this show. Agin put more out faster lol. Love y’all. James Blackburn.
welikeprivacy

Sounds like home

Good creepy storytelling, and it just keeps getting better.
DFAastillo

I like it

Podcast good. Listen to it
Omg8726747

Hi Family

Excellent voice acting (for the most part), excellent stories, a good time. Also— if you think ‘going woke’ is a thing, and that a podcast about fictionalized folks from low income, Marginalized, or otherwise disenfranchised communities using their lore and mythology is capable of doing that— I wish nothing but the worst for you 💛
adios00

RIP

LOVED the first two seasons. Recommended to so many people. Season three went totally off the rails… stopped following the developed characters and storyline, and started jumping all over with underdeveloped randos and no cohesive plot.
Jen12345678887654321

Amazing

This show is as close to perfect as possible. I love the creators and think they do a great job of telling authentic stories where the characters make me fall in love. This show lives up to all the hype and is definitely worth a listen
Spring Heeled Jack.

Sweet Jesus.

Amazing. Please keep doing what you do and allow these hills and hollers to continue to be your muse.
Lajulie

The best.

I have been listening to podcasts since podcasts began. I have loved many of them, and loved them deeply. This one, though… this one is the best. It is clearly constructed with deep love and honor, and it is just beautiful. It is creepy, certainly, but gripping and you fall in love (or not) with the characters, and can’t wait to learn what happens to them. When this show ends I will mourn. Thank you for a beautiful show, family.
hottaffyglass

Sings in the Blood!

I was born and raised in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains - still live here. Listening to this podcast makes the feral shadow in my wild mountain soul sing and send shiver down my spine. Best folk horror podcast there is. HANDS DOWN!!
hebsienn

Growing up in Appalachia

Growing up in Appalachia, this podcast speaks to my very soul. I remember the chicken skin I got listening to the trailer for season one. This podcast has gotten better with age.
Lkathleen5768

Story is great

I love the podcast, but the opening song is too long. A minor annoyance - still 5 stars
MagpieWitch

Awesome

Just started listen and I can’t get enough. Steve Shell’s voice is what drew me in and the stories keep me coming back. My rides home from work and walking around my job are much more entertaining.
meta732

Exceptional in every way

This show is so terribly macabre and imaginative! I was captivated from the outset and found that it was far better than I could have ever imagined.
BassoonMuscle

Not very interesting

I like the narrator’s voice, but the stories are just not very interesting.
offthehookbyjillian

SO GOOD

this is such a good podcast. I’ve had to do a lot of driving this summer and listening to these stories make the hours fly by.
destineefarrow

Where …

Where did y’all go ?! I feel like that was such a cliffhanger ending ! 😭
Samantha Keathley

Went woke

Went woke
TEDFaerie

Fascinating

As a 2nd generation Ozar-kin with a strong interest in the folklore of my Scot-Irish magical roots I am entertained by the ways that the folklore of my ancestors can be molded into the zeitgeist of the world. There is always a nugget of truth in stories.

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