About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of family dynamics and occult practices in the Appalachian mountains.

In these mountains, there is more than one royal family. CW: Discussion of murder of family members, death post-childbirth; monster noises, train sounds, occult practices, and ritual self harm. Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell The voice of Rachel Harlow: Dax Dupuy The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villarreal The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Asheville Junction” performed by Brother Landon Blood Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com . Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes . ©…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steve Shell, Cam Collins

Guests: Sarah Doreen, Alex McDonald Villarreal, Yuri Lowenthal

Topics covered

• royal family
• murder
• occult practices
• ritual self harm
• family dynamics
• death

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DeepNerd Media, Lauten Audio

Books & works: The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses), Asheville Junction

Places: Appalachia

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