Arcane Carolinas: Recent Episodes
Arcane Carolinas
From mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!
Join Charlie and Michael for the long-delayed second half of the 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff, recorded live at Arcana Durham in front of an enormously enthusiastic crowd of friends and community members! And for real, put down the Boglin already.
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
- Michael's Patreon
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Taking Pride in Our Writing (Arcana Bar & Lounge, June 18th, 7:00 PM) - Join Michael and his friends Natania Barron and Jes Malitoris as they read from their work, discuss their writing, and chat with folks. Free stickers, too! Note: no entry to anyone under 21!
- Con-Gregate (Airport Marriott in Greensboro, NC, July 17-19) - Join Michael and convention Featured Guest and friend of the show Tally Johnson as they talk about ghosts and other fun things!
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Michael G. Williams on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Join Charlie and Michael for the first half of the 2025 Spooky Season Kickoff, recorded live at Arcana Durham in front of an enormously enthusiastic crowd of friends and community members!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
- Sea and Land (referenced in the episode)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- NEVERMORE Film Festival (Carolina Theatre of Durham, February 27 & 28) - Michael solo - come on out to see some awesome horror films, buy books, and get Arcane Carolinas swag at this internationally renowned horror film festival!
- Ret-Con (Durham, March 6th-8th) - Michael solo - hang out with friends old and new at one of the finest fandom conventions in the region! Michael will be recording a couple of times with guest host Tally Johnson!
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Happy Halloween! Join Charlie and Michael around Charlie's kitchen table to celebrate what we love about this season and tell a couple of spooky stories!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Just in time for Halloween, did you know the North Carolina legislature once included an accused werewolf? Join Michael and Charlie on a historical deep-dive into one of the more surprising political history stories in the state! And, as a bonus minisode, join Charlie, Michael, and Tally Johnson as they talk about Fairy Stones from the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
One of the Carolinas' most interesting phenomena--and most easily experienced for one's self--is that of Gravity Hill. Ride along with Charlie and Michael as we take a roundabout route to discussing this fascinating legend!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - November 13) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Have you ever walked into a room and smelled a phantom's cigar? Join Charlie and Michael for the true and tragic history--and subsequent haunting--surrounding a fireman and a firehouse in Charlotte, NC!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Did you know the Cape Fear River has a centuries-old mermaid legend--and it kinda-sorta ties to our favorite Revolutionary War villain? And have you heard the vicious tale of the Santer? Join Charlie and Michael live from Durham's beautiful South Regional Library as they dive deep into the waters of myth, folklore, and newspaper archives!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Battleship North Carolina has a distinguished history as part of the Allied victory in World War Two, and for decades has served as a living museum and monument to that effort and to the technological innovations in its design. But it's also one of the most haunted places in the Carolinas! Come aboard for a deep dive discussion with Charlie and Michael about one of the Carolinas' most iconic locations!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
What's that sound racing down the road outside at night? Could it be the ghost of a horse in search of its fallen rider? Join Michael, Charlie, and special guest Tally Johnson for a deep dive into the history behind a local legend, a couple of quick companion stories from Tally, and a surprise eye-witness account from the convention audience!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
We've discussed the Grey Man of Pawley's Island, SC, and the other Grey Man of Pawley's Island, SC, and we've discussed Theodosia Burr, the Grey Lady of South Carolina, so now it's time to talk about the other Grey Lady of South Carolina! Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into the multiple histories funneling into one of the Palmetto State's more obscure legends!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Behold the return of an old "friend"! Recorded live at Ret-Con 2025
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Join Charlie and Michael on a deep-dive into the bizarre world of primate agression, recorded live at Ret-Con 2025!
OUT NOW: Arcane Carolinas Volume 3 by Charlie Mewshaw! Foreword by Jason Tapp of SpookyCLT!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
What's big, weird, and extremely niche? The Grafton Monster, that's what! Join us for the first of a THREE-PART live episode recorded at Ret-Con 2025!
Also, a couple of tickets got returned by some folks who can't make it on Thursday, September 11, for the Arcane Carolinas Spooky Season Kickoff, so grab 'em while you can if you want to go!
OUT NOW: Arcane Carolinas Volume 3 by Charlie Mewshaw! Foreword by Jason Tapp of SpookyCLT!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Vol. 3 (Charlie's newest entry in our series of nonfiction volumes!)
- Children of Solitude (Michael's latest horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
- SplatterFlix Film Series (Durham, NC - October 10 & 11, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be selling books and giving away AC swag!)
- Book Ferret (Winston-Salem, NC - early November, dates TBD) - Michael solo (he'll be doing a reading and signing books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Just a quick reminder for folks who may not see the Facebook posts: our Spooky Season Kickoff is at Arcana in Durham, NC, on September 11! Tickets are free, and there are only a handful left. It'll also be a launch party for Arcane Carolinas Volume 3!
Get your Spooky Season Kickoff tickets here!
We know plenty of legends based on and built around real people, from the Hunter of Purgatory Mountain to Lavinia Fisher to Hezekiah Jones. But how often do we see a legend spring up around a person as events unfold? Join Charlie and Michael for the summer road trip episode about a notorious driver and a couple of legend-encrusted vehicles!
Links:
- Children of Solitude (Michael's new horror novel!)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Spooky Season Kickoff @ Arcana Durham (September 11, 2025)
- Killer Pride (Williamsburg, VA - September 26-28, 2025) - Michael solo (he'll be on panels and in the vendor room selling books)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Join Charlie for two AC Case Files interviews regarding strange experiences, one on the coast of North Carolina and one on the streets of Pittsburgh, PA!
Links:
- Children of Solitude (Michael's new horror novel!)
- Grafton Monster Fest
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- PBO Pride (maybe? - Michael solo - June 6 & 7, 2025)
- Grafton Monster Festival (Charlie Solo - June 13 & 14, 2025)
- ConGregate (Michael solo - July 11-13, 2025)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Salem Black River Church near Maysville, SC, is one of the oldest churches in South Carolina and has a rich history as a place of worship and community. From it sprang many other local institutions and activists of tremendous importance also. But the Internet holds that today it is a place of disturbing phenomena from hauntings to monsters. Is any of that true? Go creepin' around with Michael and Charlie as we talk about why no one should trespass at Salem Black River Church!
Links:
- Preorder Michael's next book!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Carolina Cryptids @ Durham South Regional Library - Michael definite, Charlie tentative (April 8, 2025)
- Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 23-25, 2025)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Bertie County, NC, is a place of rural beauty--and possibly of an angry ghost engaged in some questionable parenting from beyond the grave! Join Michael and Charlie for a deep dive into the history of one of the state's oldest counties, a fun spooky legend, and the many ways this legend connects to the history of the community where it's set.
Links:
- Sign up for pre-order info for Michael's next book!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Flyleaf Books - Michael solo (January 9, 2025)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
- Nevermore Film Festival - Michael solo (February 28-March 2, 2025)
- South Carolina State Library - Michael solo (March 13, 2025)
- Durham South Regional Library - Michael definite, Charlie tentative (April 8, 2025)
- Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 23-25, 2025)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Late on a rainy, foggy night, as you drive through the early settlement of Jamestown, NC, a young woman may flag you down in hopes of refuge from the weather and a ride to her home. This is a familiar legend in the Carolinas, but it isn't unique. Is there real history behind this instance of the well-known tale of a hitchhiker from beyond? And just how common is this story? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun discussion full of surprises and deep research!
Links:
- Charlie's visit to Lydia's Bridge
- HWA NC Reading at Flyleaf Books on 1/9/25
- Michael's novel Perishables
- Michael's novel Servant Sovereign
- Arcane Carolinas on BlueSky
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Flyleaf Books - Michael solo (January 9, 2025)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
- Nevermore Film Festival - Michael solo (dates not yet announced)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Look, up there in the sky! It's a drone! It's an alien! It's... live-action folklore in the making!
Join Charlie and Michael for a quick, informal chat about the wave of "drone"/UFO/UAP sightings being reported (and sometimes recorded, and maybe sometimes manufactured) nationwide! Originally this was the intro to the next episode, but we went on long enough we thought this deserved to be its own thing. Happy holidays, and thanks for listening!
Links:
- "Drone sightings in Wilmington cause concern following reports in New Jersey" (WECT)
- "FAA temporarily bans drones in parts of New Jersey amid sightings, notice threatens 'deadly force' for 'imminent security threat.'" (6 ABC, Philadelphia, PA)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
- Nevermore Film Festival - Michael solo (dates not yet announced)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Now that Spooky Season for 2024 has drawn to a close, and Michael and Charlie have gotten a bit of a rest, let's... rewind time to the start of Spooky Season! Join Charlie, Michael, and an enthusiastic crowd as we talk about three fun and spooky stories and places from the Carolinas and beyond!
Note: if you listen to the show with kids, the jokes in this are a little more risque than usual, so take that into account!
Links:
- Photos from the Cabe Lands in Durham, NC
- Hiking info and map for the Cabe Lands in Eno State Park
- michaelgwilliamsbooks.com
- Lost Monster Files on Discovery
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
- Nevermore Film Festival - Michael solo (dates not yet announced)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
On stormy nights the spectral figure of a woman in blue dashes through the darkness to climb the stairs of the old Rear Range Light on Hilton Head Island. Why is her mission so vitally important she continues it from beyond the grave? Join Michael and Charlie as they dig deep into folklore and history in search of another Shady Lady haunting one of the Carolinas' most iconic locations!
A content warning up front: this episode is about a ghost story associated with a massively destructive hurricane, and there may be folks in our community who don't want to hear about a massively destructive hurricane right now. If so, skip this episode, we'll have another new one out on Wednesday of this week!
Link:
- American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene Efforts
Register & Vote:
- North Carolina "One-Stop" voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" early voting
- North Carolina voting by mail
- South Carolina early voting
- South Carolina voting by mail
- Voting information for all states
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- "From Frankenstein to Firefly: Genre-Blending for Stronger Stories" at the NC Writers Network Fall Conference - Michael solo (November 2, 2024)
- Orange County Public Library - Michael solo (November 9, 2024)
- Morganton Public Library - Michael solo (November 23, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
Links:
- michaelgwilliamsbooks.com
- Lost Monster Files on Discovery
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
It's been a little over four years, and Charlie's new show Lost Monster Files is about to premiere, so we think it's a good time to re-introduce ourselves to folks who might be new to the show. And while you're at it, take a dive into a legend shared by more than one of the indigenous peoples of the Carolinas as Charlie tells the tale of the Catawba River Runner!
If you're looking for a way to help people affected by Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas and beyond, consider donating to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene efforts. If you see this on Facebook, there's a link in the show notes for this episode. We hope everyone is safe and we're thinking of them all the time. Michael will also donate all royalties from Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 for the rest of 2024.
Another reminder: the deadlines to register to vote are looming. Please check the links below if you need any information on voting, especially if you need to vote absentee or if you're unsure what to bring with you when you vote. Hurricane Helene has disrupted many people's lives, including displacing people, so if you're not sure what the status of services and travel in your community will be a month from now (a very real possibility) and voting is a priority for you, start planning now.
Link:
- American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene Efforts
Register & Vote:
- North Carolina voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" early voting
- North Carolina voting by mail
- South Carolina voter registration
- South Carolina early voting
- South Carolina voting by mail
- Voting information for all states
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- "Writing Through the Dark" in Pittssboro, NC - Michael solo (October 20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
Links:
- Michaelgwilliamsbooks.com
- Lost Monster Files press release
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Did you hear the story of that video game that drove that kid mad? It happened just one town over! My cousin's friend told me he heard about it at summer camp!
Join Charlie and Michael for a deep-dive into the history of an urban legend straight out of the arcade age: Polybius, the original killer app! But is there any truth behind this story? There just might be!
If you're looking for a way to help people affected by Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas and beyond, consider donating to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene efforts. If you see this on Facebook, there's a link in the show notes for this episode. We hope everyone is safe and we're thinking of them all the time. Michael will also donate all royalties from Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 for the rest of 2024.
Another reminder: the deadlines to register to vote are looming. Please check the links below if you need any information on voting, especially if you need to vote absentee or if you're unsure what to bring with you when you vote. Hurricane Helene has disrupted many people's lives, including displacing people, so if you're not sure what the status of services and travel in your community will be a month from now (a very real possibility) and voting is a priority for you, start planning now.
Link:
- American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene Efforts
Register & Vote:
- North Carolina voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" early voting
- North Carolina voting by mail
- South Carolina voter registration
- South Carolina early voting
- South Carolina voting by mail
- Voting information for all states
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
- Ret-Con 2024 - Charlie & Michael together (February 21-23, 2025)
Links:
- "The Heroes of America in Civil War North Carolina"
- Civil War in the North Carolina Quaker Belt
- "William W. Holden and 'Disloyalty' in the Civil War"
- "Heroes of America" (NCpedia)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
This episode is the second half of our history deep dive into the Heroes of America, an anti-Confederate secret society that started in the "Quaker Belt" region of NC.
If you're looking for a way to help people affected by Hurricane Helene in the Carolinas and beyond, consider donating to the American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene efforts. If you see this on Facebook, there's a link in the show notes for this episode. We hope everyone is safe and we're thinking of them all the time. Michael will also donate all royalties from Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 for the rest of 2024.
Another reminder: the deadlines to register to vote are looming. Please check the links below if you need any information on voting, especially if you need to vote absentee or if you're unsure what to bring with you when you vote. Hurricane Helene has disrupted many people's lives, including displacing people, so if you're not sure what the status of services and travel in your community will be a month from now (a very real possibility) and voting is a priority for you, start planning now.
Link:
- American Red Cross' Hurricane Helene Efforts
Register & Vote:
- North Carolina voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" early voting
- North Carolina voting by mail
- South Carolina voter registration
- South Carolina early voting
- South Carolina voting by mail
- Voting information for all states
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
- "The Heroes of America in Civil War North Carolina"
- Civil War in the North Carolina Quaker Belt
- "William W. Holden and 'Disloyalty' in the Civil War"
- "Heroes of America" (NCpedia)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Did you know a sprawling network of anti-Confederate organizers formed in the Piedmont of NC at the outset of the US Civil War? Join Michael and Charlie for a history deep-dive into a little-discussed corner of the reality of political organizing in the south during that era!
Note: the sound is different on this one because we got to use an awesome podcasting studio and record face to face!
Don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!
Register & Vote:
- North Carolina voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" voter registration
- North Carolina "One-Stop" early voting
- North Carolina voting by mail
- South Carolina voter registration
- South Carolina early voting
- South Carolina voting by mail
- Voting information for all states
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
- "The Heroes of America in Civil War North Carolina"
- Civil War in the North Carolina Quaker Belt
- "William W. Holden and 'Disloyalty' in the Civil War"
- "Heroes of America" (NCpedia)
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
From the Devil's Tramping Ground to ghost chickens in the US Capitol, what are our paranormal bucket list items? And what makes any given paranormal hotspot such a focal point for the strange in the first place? Join Michael and special guest co-hosts Gary Mitchel and Tally Johnson for the rest of our ConGregate 2024 conversation!
And don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
- A Podcask of Amontillado
- Ret-Con
- Tally's books on Amazon
- DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track on Facebook
Follow us!
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
We've all heard of Route 66, but have you heard of Route 666? Did you know a phantom hotrod terrorizes a two-lane highway through South Carolina and North Carolina by night? Or have you seen the ghostly merchant in downtown Winston-Salem? Join Michael at ConGregate 2024 with special guest co-hosts Tally Johnson and Gary Mitchel to discuss these and other stories!
And don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
- A Podcask of Amontillado
- Ret-Con
- Tally's books on Amazon
- DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track on Facebook
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As the episode title says, and as we say in the episode, DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. IT IS ILLEGAL AND IT IS VERY EASY TO DIE THERE. PLEASE DO NOT DO THAT.
Goat-human hybrids: science gone wrong? Or magic gone wrong? Join Charlie and Michael for a lively and hilarious discussion of a unique (or perhaps not so unique!) legend from Kentucky of a deadly railroad trestle and the mutant who stalks those who foolishly visit it. This was recorded live at Ret-Con 2024!
And don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
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On a spring-like December morning in 1954, dozens of school children, their teacher, and one exceptionally brave janitor had an encounter with what came to be known as The Monkey-Dog. Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of one of the more obscure and fascinating stories out of Robeson County, NC, and a larger conversation about the distinction between a myth and a cryptid!
And don't forget, Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2 is out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
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Y'all, this story has it all: country music, 19th century sightings, the Brown Mountain Lights, electoral politics, multiple varieties of entrepreneurship, UFOs, aliens, illegal construction on federal land, trailbreaking, John Keel, curiosity shops, and traffic jams. We don't even know what else to say! Join Michael and special guest co-host Michelle at the Black Mountain Library in May, 2024, as they discuss a story of hope and horror on Brown Mountain and beyond!
Out now: Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
If your local library doesn't have these books, ask them about interlibrary loan!
- Black Mountain Library
- Lulu Belle & Scotty's "Brown Mountain Light" - YouTube.com
- Ralph Lael's The Brown Mountain Lights - NC Cardinal (NC public libraries)
- Wade Edward Speer's The Brown Mountain Lights - NC Cardinal (NC public libraries)
- UFO Related Entries Catalog entry for Ralph Lael - ufologie.patrickgross.org
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Lake Norman is sometimes referred to as North Carolina's only inland sea, and a review of its size and dimensions definitely back that up. But it's also a place where strange things are seen in, around, and sometimes over the water! Join Charlie and Michael for a chat about the upcoming spooky season and a discussion of Lake Norman as a locus of the strange!
Out today: Arcane Carolinas: Volume 2! Pick it up now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
- Southern Gothic Festival in Camden, SC - Charlie solo (October 18-20, 2024)
- South Carolina State Library in Columbia, SC - Michael solo (December 12, 2024)
Links:
- The original YouTube video - (EXTREMELY SHAKY)
- A later news story - USA Today
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Do you love spooky tales such as the Boo Hag or the classic legend of The Rattlesnake Honeymoon? Do you love comic books and sequential art produced by folks right here in the Carolinas? Then check out this Arcane Carolinas Case Files episode where Michael interviews Fiona W. Dunn, co-creator and illustrator of Tarheel Tales of Terror!
And, don't forget, we've got Arcane Carolinas, Volume 2 coming out on September 1st! You can preorder paperback and electronic copies now!
AND we'll have some copies on hand for the Spooky Season Kickoff at Arcana on 9/26. Get your free ticket below!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- SPOOKY SEASON KICKOFF @ ARCANA DURHAM - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
Links:
- Tarheel Tales of Terror on Facebook
- Verdancy on Tumblr
- Fiona W. Dunn at fionawdunn.art
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Michael here! I have no idea how to introduce this episode, honestly, because every time we say anything even remotely snarky about this episode's subject some piece of technology fails us: we had microphones go out in the middle of recording, our hosting provider ate the episode when it was supposed to go out, and even so small a thing as trying to add episode artwork caused me to lose the draft seconds before I would have clicked "publish." That said, I invite you to join us Charlie does a deep dive into the history and lore around Robert the Doll, star of stage and screen, and we discuss how such an item might come to hold powers beyond what one might expect.
(Please, universe, just let me click "publish" and be done with this episode already. Yeesh.)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- HWA NC group reading at Moon Dog Meadery - Michael solo (August 13, 2024 - Durham, NC)
- Arcana Durham - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
Links:
- Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory (with live webcam!)
- No, I am not linking to the museum where they display Robert the Doll, I am tired of having every single step of editing and publishing this episode run into some sort of technical problem. Google it yourself IF YOU DARE
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Hitch up your waders and fetch your log-pokin' stick, as ride along as Charlie and Michael talk about Alabama's Bear Creek Swamp! Do you like ghosts? Do you like creepy dolls? Do you like finding horrible things? Then this is the place for you! Bear Creek Swamp has anything you could want, and plenty you might not!
Tally Johnson's Books:
- Ghosts of the South Carolina Midlands
- Creek Walking
- Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- HWA NC Group Reading (early August - Durham, NC - Details TBD)
- Arcana Durham - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
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Grab your stakes and garlic necklaces and come along as Michael and Charlie dig into the history and lore of a Charlotte neighborhood where it was said for many years a particular place only came alive at night!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Black Mountain Public Library - Michael solo (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC)
- Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC)
- ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- Arcana Durham - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
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Join Michael and Charlie as they take a deep dive into a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War and the restless riding spirit who lingers from it still!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Black Mountain Public Library - Michael solo (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC)
- Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC)
- ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- Arcana Durham - Michael and Charlie (September 26th - Durham, NC)
Links:
- Hopewell Presbyterian Church
- SpookyCLT
- Charlotte Area Paranormal Society
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Join Charlie and two very special guests to hear tales of Bigfoot encounters in the Piedmont and learn about the Museum of the Bizarre in Wilmington, NC, from Eric Odditorium!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- HWA NC Book Reading - Quail Ridge Books (March 26th - Raleigh, NC)
- Black Mountain Public Library (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC)
- Carolina Fear Fest (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC)
- ConGregate 10 (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- Arcana Durham (September 26th - Durham, NC)
Links:
- Museum of the Bizarre (external site)
- Eric.Odditorium (Instagram)
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Charleston, SC, has a reputation as a haunted city with a long and complex past. But what about newer, more contemporary sites? Can't they have ghosts, too? Pull a chair up to the table and join Charlie, Michael, and friend of the show Kevin as we dig in to the history and lore around one of the city's most famous restaurants!
Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Black Mountain Public Library (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC)
- Carolina Fear Fest (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC)
- ConGregate 10 (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- Arcana Durham (September 26th - Durham, NC)
Links:
- Poogan's Porch
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The Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee, is one of the most adapted, sprawling, and elaborated upon legends in the entire catalogue of paranormal events in United States history. But which parts of it are verifiably real, and which parts of it are simply too much to believe? Go spelunking with Charlie and Michael as they argue with the disembodied voice of history to find out more about this world-famous case!
Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
- Black Mountain Public Library (possibly Michael solo) (early May - date TBD)
- Carolina Fear Fest (tentative--still being worked out)
- ConGregate 10 (Michael solo) (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC)
- Arcana (late September - date TBD - Durham, NC)
Research Partner:
- ParaSocial Investigations
Links:
- Moss's Coach House Restaurant (Facebook)
- Tennessee Encyclopedia: Bell Witch
- "Who Was the Bell Witch?" (Atlas Obscura)
- "Year of the Witch: 1937 and the Return of the Bell Witch" (TennesseeHistory.org)
- "Tennessee Myths & Legends: Bell Witch" (Tennessee State Library & Archives)
- Green-Mountain Freeman: "The Tennessee Ghost" (Library of Congress)
- "The Bell Witch of Tennessee and Mississippi: A Folk Legend" (JStor)
- "Bell Witch lore spins dark tale, but could science explain it all?" (The Tennesseean)
- An Authenticated History of the Famous Bell Witch (HathiTrust)
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Join Michael and Charlie for a discussion of everything from dowsing for water to plugging a tree as they dive into Appalachian folk magic and traditional remedies!
Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
Links:
- The Lumberton Report (arcanecarolinas.com)
- American Society of Dowsers (dowsers.org)
- Appalachian Dowsers (appalachiandowsers.org)
- NorthCarolinaGhosts.com
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Join Charlie, Michael, and a bunch of awesome people at Arcana in Durham, NC, for three tales: a ghost taunting the living on a stormy night; a rail project unearthing ancient history; and the death and resurrection of a rural community's resident witch!
Published early by request, this live recording was the 2023 Spooky Season Kickoff from September, 2023. Have a safe, happy, and spooky holiday season!
Links:
- Meherrin Nation (meherrinnation.org)
- NCSSM (www.ncssm.edu)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
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Ease into the post-Halloween season by joining Charlie and Michael for a casual discussion of various types of ghosts and past episodes we've done about some of them!
Links:
- Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry (Amazon.com)
- Sea Island Spirits (YouTube)
- WRAL Voters' Choice Awards (wral.com)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
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Woohoo! An even 100 episodes! Join Charlie and Michael as they give updates on some previous episodes, their spouses join them for listener Q&A, and we hear some voicemails from friends. Now on to the next 100!
Links:
- Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) (external site)
- Tally Johnson's books & info (Amazon)
- Alexandra Christian's books & info (Amazon)
- Strange Animals Podcast (external site)
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
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Did you know George Washington received a personal tour of Old Salem during his second term--and that doing so was politically controversial? Even more controversial is the possibility he encountered supernatural doom while there! PLUS, Michael and Charlie run a bracket to see who's the winner of Reasonable Ghosts! This episode was recorded live at ConGregate in July, 2023!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
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UFOs have been in headlines this year, but it certainly isn't the first time. Join us for a deep-dive discussion of a major UFO flap in Robeson County, NC, nearly a half-century ago!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC)
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Join us for a trio of tales! First, sit down with us live at GalaxyCon Richmond from spring of 2023 and hear the story of Richmond's most famous undead. Then, we have a talk with friend of the show Jerry Chandler as he tells us spooky stories about the Virginia State Capitol complex and surrounding areas. Then we cap off this super-sized episode with a second recording from GalaxyCon talking about a hare-raising local legend from Fairfax, VA. Enjoy!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
AWARD NOMINATIONS:
- WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
- Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)
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Lees-McRae College is an institution of higher learning in the highest-elevation county seat in the eastern United States. Join Charlie and Michael for a look at the ghost (or ghosts) haunting their dorms, archives, and graveyard!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
AWARD NOMINATIONS:
- WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
- Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)
Links:
- Ghost Stories & Folk Tales in the High Mountains (Lees-McRae College)
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Join Charlie as he chats with show guests, vendors, and attendees at Carolina Fear Fest about their favorite local legends and spooky stories! Links to Wild Animal Encounters, The Spooky Twins, and Acme Comics below!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
AWARD NOMINATIONS:
- WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
- Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!
Upcoming Live Appearances:
- Join Charlie at the SC State Library (Columbia, SC - October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)
Links:
- Dan the Animal Man - Wild Animal Encounters (external site)
- The Spooky Twins (external site)
- The Spooky Twins (Instagram)
- Acme Comics of Greensboro, NC (external site)
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In past Spooky Seasons we've talked about two different versions of the Grey Man in South Carolina, but what about the Grey Lady? And is she the Grey Lady of South Carolina or of North Carolina? Or Virginia? Or New York? Join Charlie and Michael for a historical deep dive that turns into a series of ghostly legends and haunting tales, with everything from tragedy to political scandal to pirates on land and sea!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023 - 8:00 PM)
- WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8)
- Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane Carolinas!
- SC State Library (Columbia, SC, October 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM)
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Michael and Charlie sit down with a fun, friendly crowd at Carolina Fear Fest--and a few (literal) horror clowns--to talk about two legends of decidedly Luciferian origin: Satan's Bridge in NC and Hell's Gate Cemetery in SC!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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Did you know one of the Ghostbusters is an actual follower of mediumistic practices and beliefs? Join Charlie and Michael at Ret-Con 2023 for an early-morning, coffee-sloshing panel about the actual buster of ghosts!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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Join Michael and Charlie at Ret-Con 2023 for a live episode about the story of the Boojum, wolfenannies, and how and why some legends come into existence!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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Charlie and Michael welcome their good friend Tally Johnson back to the show as we hang out and tell stories in front of a live audience at Ret-Con 2023!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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Durham, NC, has a rich history, including some highly unusual accusations and practices! Join Charlie, Michael, and a super-fun crowd at Arcana in Durham, NC, for last year's spooky season kickoff!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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St. Helena Island in South Carolina is home to a rich history encompassing many peoples and cultures--and one of the best-known and most reliable ghost light phenomena anywhere in the Carolinas! Join Charlie and Michael as we dig into what this one could be: ghosts, swamp gas, or something even stranger?
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out today!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 (Amazon.com)
- North Carolina Ghost Lights & Legends (Amazon.com)
- Penn Center (penncenter.com)
- Swamp Gas (The Internet Archive)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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Henry Berry Lowry is a hero of the Lumbee people and was the center of massive media attention in the years after the Civil War. How did The Lowry War get its start and what makes him so compelling to us still? This story may start with two pigs, but it wends its way through history class, political gridlock, jailbreaks, and the "Lost" Colony! Join Charlie and Michael for a history deep dive!
EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to preorder Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, coming out on September 1st!
Links:
- ThatModernMombie (YouTube)
- The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
- Lost Colony DNA Project
- Surnames at the Lost Colony Research Group
- To Die Game (GoodReads)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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A certain 19th century mansion in Wilmington has a haunted history, with legends abounding of desperate pleas etched in ice on winter nights and ghost tour participants being left frightened for their lives. But what does history have to say about one of Wilmington's haunted destinations?
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- ConGregate 9 (Winston-Salem, NC, July 14-16, 2023)
- Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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You've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick!
CAROLINA FEAR FEST DISCOUNT!
Use code "ArcaneCFF" at checkout for a discount on weekend passes!
Links:
- Places for the Spirit: Traditional African American Gardens (Goodreads)
- "A House with Bottle Trees" (Eudora Welty photograph)
Upcoming Live Recordings
- Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC)
- ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC)
- ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC)
Follow us!
- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
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Join Michael and Charlie as they interview Stephanie Freas from Carolina Fear Fest and Tonya Denny from Winston-Salem Paranormal Society about a boatload of cool stuff to do in the Carolinas!
Links:
- Carolina Fear Fest - use code ArcaneCFF for a discount on weekend passes! (external site)
- Winston-Salem Paranormal Society (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings
- Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC)
- ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC)
- ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC)
Follow us!
- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
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Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss a very old--perhaps even ancient--tale of a grim and inviting spirit said to reside in the depths of the French Broad River in the mountains of Western North Carolina!
Also, if you're going to Carolina Fear Fest, discount code "ArcaneCFF" is good for 10% off weekend passes through May 5th, 2023.
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- For more information and additional resources, visit the National Institute of Mental Health.
Research Links:
- Carolina Haints: an awesome podcast produced by a fellow ConCarolinas regular!
- North Carolina Ghosts: Stories, Legends, Folklore: amazing site run by a fantastically friendly expert on these and other stories!
- Mountain Lore: Tales from Appalachia: a site with tons of information!
- The Pine Barrens Institute: a site with tons of information about a wide variety of cryptids!
- Weird Carolinas (Amazon.com)
- Myths and Legends of Our Own Lands (Project Gutenberg)
- Southern and Western Magazine & Review(Internet Archive)
Upcoming Live Recordings
- Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC)
- ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC)
- ConGregate (July 14th-16th, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr
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Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the daring and adventurous life and career of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero from Beaufort, SC, whose public service continued for decades after the war and whose work still benefits students and residents of South Carolina to this day!
Links:
- The Audacity of Robert Smalls - TEDx Talk by Michael B. Moore (YouTube.com)
- Harper's Weekly story from June 14, 1862 (iowaculture.gov)
- The Escape of Robert Smalls - illustrated children's book (Amazon.com)
- Be Free or Die - nonfiction book by a Raleigh author (Amazon.com)
- Robert Smalls (1839-1915) - Facebook page about Robert Smalls and the various exhibitions
- "Which Slave Sailed Himself to Freedom?" (PBS.org)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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Join Charlie and Michael for a timeline and discussion of the recent and very public experiences with balloons, UFOs/UAPs, and the US military. AC doesn't normally take on the news, but who could say no to stories like this? Links in the show notes for earlier episodes on related topics!
Links:
- AC 00015: To the Skies!
- AC 00034: Strange Skies Over Chimney Rock!
- AC 00048: The Carolinas' UFO Landing Pad
- US Representative Jeff Jackson's (NC-14) post about recent UAP shoot-downs
- US Representative Jeff Jackson (NC-14) on Substack
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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Join Charlie and Michael for a deeper dive into the history and legends behind Stagecoach Rock, subject of our very first livestream in 2021!
Links:
- "Historic Mebane Rock Will Not Be Destroyed as Housing Development Is Built" (Chapelboro.com)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
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Does Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have a giant forcefield to keep it from snowing there? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and wide-ranging discussion of an urban legend about a natural phenomenon, plus delicious chicken sandwiches!
Links:
- QuickBait: The Raleigh Weather Dome (IndyWeek.com)
- WRAL's Greg Fishel getting asked about the Raleigh Weather Dome (Twitter)
- Photos of the 1988 Raleigh tornado's aftermath (WRAL)
- Photos of the 1989 downing of two WRAL towers by an ice storm (oldradio.com)
- Chicken Bundles (YouTube)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
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Join Charlie and Michael in Charlie's garage to discuss holiday monsters and ghosts, plus a visit from our friend Tally Johnson! This is the audio track from our Winter Wondercast video posted on YouTube.
Happy holidays, and we'll see y'all in 2023!
Links:
- Arcane Carolinas Winter Wondercast 2022 (YouTube)
- Tally Johnson (Amazon.com)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
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Join Charlie and Jessie as they interview three of the guests from the Upstate Spirits Conference in Abbeville, SC, in October of 2022: Mary Deese Hampton, Bishop James Long, and Rick Hayes!
Links:
- Mary Deese Hampton (IMDB.com)
- Bishop James Long (external site)
- Rick Hayes (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
- GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
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Join Charlie and guest host Jessie as they discuss stone tape theory, the Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville's historical significance, and interview two paranormal investigations groups: Carolina Ghost Whisperers and Stokes Paranormal Investigations!
Links:
- Burt-Stark Mansion (external site)
- The Belmont Inn (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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Join Michael and Charlie for a stroll down the train tracks of history and legend as we explore the oft-requested tale of a railroad man whose ghost stalks the night!
Links:
- Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards
- Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear by Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. (Goodreads)
- Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina by Sara Pitzer (Goodreads)
- Outer Banks Mysteries & Seaside Stories by Charles Whedbee (Goodreads)
- NC HAGS' video from 2007 (YouTube)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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Join Michael and Charlie for an Arcane Destinations tour of the bayou and visit with two legends local to New Orleans: the Grunch, and the Rougarou!
Links:
- Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards
- Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana
- Monsters of the Gevaudan by Jay M. Smith (Goodreads)
- Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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Michael and Charlie take a deep dive into the history of the Gullah people and legends of the Boo Hag (and the Boo Daddy), a witch-like figure who drains her victims of their life force in their sleep. This episode also features a reading by special guest Dr. Lisa Hammond!
Links:
- South Carolina Folk Tales (State Library of NC)
- The Language You Cry In (IMDB.com)
- "Wards for the Boo Hag" in The South Carolina Review, Spring 2006 (Clemson University)
- Dr. Lisa Hammond's poetry and scholarship (external site)
- "Ballad of the Boo Hag" (Internet Archive) by David Bowles (external site)
- Precious and the Boo Hag (Goodreads)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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Join Charlie and Michael for two tales of paranormal activity: one hailing from Bladenboro, home to the Vampire Beast, and one told directly by the experiencer, a closely trusted source!
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
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Charlie and Michael welcome Kevin, friend of the show and Delaware resident, to discuss spooky and interesting places in that state as well as some distressing moments from its history!
Links:
- Golden Fleece Tavern (external site)
- Frightland (flashing lights, external site)
- Cannonball House (external site)
- Lewes Ferry Terminal (Google Maps)
- Delmarva Historic Haunts (Facebook)
- Michael + Bunnie Batts (YouTube)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
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Join Charlie and Michael in front of an enormous conference room filled with GalaxyCon Raleigh attendees as we discuss three haunts from Raleigh, NC, and take questions live!
Links:
- Nerds Adulting (Twitter)
- North Carolina Ghosts (external site)
- GalaxyCon Raleigh (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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Local legend in Polk County, NC, tells of a woman on a remote peak who became a witch and terrorized the countryside--or was she simply defending herself using the tools she had available? Join Charlie and Michael for a deep dive into two very different versions of one fascinating tale!
Links:
- Witch Ann (Goodreads)
- Polk County Historical Association
- Polk County Public Libraries
- Wildcat Spur (PeakVisor)
- Barbara Powers: Witch or Myth?
Upcoming Live Recordings & Appearances:
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
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Join Michael and Charlie as they visit another Arcane Destination: the city of San Francisco, California, and the story of the United States' first and only emperor!
Links:
- The Emperor Norton Trust (external site)
- Through the Doors of Oblivion (Amazon)
- Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine (external site)
- Spike's Coffees and Teas (external site)
- California Historical Society (external site)
- San Francisco Public Library (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
Contact us!
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Join Michael and Charlie as they visit another Arcane Destination: the city of San Francisco, California, and the story of the United States' first and only emperor!
Links:
- The Emperor Norton Trust (external site)
- Through the Doors of Oblivion (Amazon)
- Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine (external site)
- Spike's Coffees and Teas (external site)
- California Historical Society (external site)
- San Francisco Public Library (external site)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC - October 7th-9th)
- Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
Contact us!
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Michael and Charlie team up with Kate of Strange Animals Podcast for a fun and freewheeling discussion of legendary insects, some very strange precipitation, and lots of other excellent stuff!
Links:
- Strange Animals Podcast (Blubrry)
- Beyond Bigfoot & Nessie(Bookshop.org)
- Skytown (Goodreads)
- Skyway (Goodreads)
- ConCarolinas
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
Contact us!
arcanecarolinas@gmail.com
Michael and Charlie team up with Kate of Strange Animals Podcast for a fun and freewheeling discussion of legendary insects, some very strange precipitation, and lots of other excellent stuff!
Links:
- Strange Animals Podcast (Blubrry)
- Beyond Bigfoot & Nessie(Bookshop.org)
- Skytown (Goodreads)
- Skyway (Goodreads)
- ConCarolinas
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
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Join Charlie and Michael for a deadly serious discussion of a place we genuinely feel people should avoid.
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
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Join Charlie and Michael for a deadly serious discussion of a place we genuinely feel people should avoid.
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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Join Charlie and Michael at ConCarolinas 2022 as Charlie presents on one of history's most sensational cases of Satanic Panic: the controversy around The Infernal Vatican in Charleston, SC, in the 19th century!
Links:
- ConCarolinas
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
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Join Charlie and Michael at ConCarolinas 2022 as Charlie presents on one of history's most sensational cases of Satanic Panic: the controversy around The Infernal Vatican in Charleston, SC, in the 19th century!
Links:
- ConCarolinas
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
- Arcane Carolinas on Twitter
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Michael and Charlie dive back into the mysteries of Pawley's Island with the otherGrey Man, one described nearly a century ago in a detailed firsthand account!
Links:
- AC 00038 - The Grey Man of Pawley's Island (2021)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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Michael and Charlie dive back into the mysteries of Pawley's Island with the otherGrey Man, one described nearly a century ago in a detailed firsthand account!
Links:
- AC 00038 - The Grey Man of Pawley's Island (2021)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
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Join Charlie and Michael as they explore the history and hidden features of Durham's historic American Tobacco Campus! This was presented over Zoom at the gracious invitation of Durham County Library. If you prefer video over audio there's a link in the show notes, including timestamps for when we show images to accompany the discussion!
PLUS: a bonus on-the-scene report from official friend of the show, Gary Mitchel, of the DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track!
Links:
- Video recording of this episode (YouTube)
- 12:20 - ATC photos
- 20:00 - subterranean photos
- Durham County Library
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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Join Charlie and Michael as they explore the history and hidden features of Durham's historic American Tobacco Campus! This was presented over Zoom at the gracious invitation of Durham County Library. If you prefer video over audio there's a link in the show notes, including timestamps for when we show images to accompany the discussion!
PLUS: a bonus on-the-scene report from official friend of the show, Gary Mitchel, of the DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track!
Links:
- Video recording of this episode (YouTube)
- 12:20 - ATC photos
- 20:00 - subterranean photos
- Durham County Library
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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In the premiere of Arcane Destinations, our special episodes featuring places outside the Carolinas, Charlie and Michael welcome Mike, friend of the show and expert on all things Jersey, to discuss one of New Jersey's most famous and enduring legends, The Jersey Devil!
Links:
- The Pine Barrens by John McPhee (Goodreads)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- AC Monthly
- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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In the premiere of Arcane Destinations, our special episodes featuring places outside the Carolinas, Charlie and Michael welcome Mike, friend of the show and expert on all things Jersey, to discuss one of New Jersey's most famous and enduring legends, The Jersey Devil!
Links:
- The Pine Barrens by John McPhee (Goodreads)
Upcoming Live Recordings:
- Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29)
- Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9)
- Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC - October 8)
- Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023)
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- Arcane Carolinas on Patreon
- Arcane Carolinas on Facebook
- Arcane Carolinas on Instagram
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Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and casual conversation about what's coming up this autumn (hint: A LOT) and some fun places to go and things to do in the Carolinas. Road trip time!
Links:
Arcana (Durham, NC)
Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC)
Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC)
Ret-Con (Cary, NC)
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So what happened to the Lost Colony, anyway? And what if they were never truly "lost"? Join Charlie and Michael for part two of this two-part episode about what is undoubtedly North Carolina's most famous mystery!
We all know the story of The Lost Colony of Roanoke--or do we? Join Charlie and Michael for the first installment of a two-part episode taking a deeper look at the real history of The Lost Colony, why it was established, and the challenges of trying to find them again.
If cryptozoology is the study of and search for creatures that might or might not exist, it seems logical to assume cryptobotany is also worth study. Join Charlie and Michael for a globetrotting tale of botanists who combed the Appalachians for generations in search of a mysterious plant!
Charlie and Michael return to the stomping grounds of The Gray Man of Pawley's Island to discuss the tragic romance of Alice Flagg and her lumberman beau--and other Alices Flagg who came after her! And don't forget to sign up for AC Monthly, our email newsletter with additional background information and sneak peaks of future episodes!
Links!
Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek
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In 1703 a woman in Currituck, NC, stood accused of murder by witchcraft--with a surprising outcome! Join us for a roller coaster ride through the Carolina colony's legal system and yet another instance of a story surprising us by connecting to others we've covered in the past!
And while you're at it, don't forget to sign up for AC Monthly, our email newsletter with additional background information and sneak peaks of future episodes!
Links!
NCPedia
Arcane Carolinas in IndyWeek
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History truly is everywhere! Cary, NC, these days is a sprawling suburb chockablock with shopping centers, people, and cars. One of its main thoroughfares is High House Road. Join Charlie and Michael as they talk about the haunted and haunting history of the long-vanished estate to which that name refers!
Links!
Tales from the Haunted South by Dr. Tiya Miles (Harvard)
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Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss an update to one of our first episodes: The Vampire Beast of Bladenboro! Every time we do an episode, we always turn up a little more later, so Charlie shares what he's learned since we first discussed it!
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In the rural community of Bingham, SC, a light haunts what once was a railroad. Like other ghost lights, this one is said to be a spirit looking for its head--but this one answers to his name!
Links:
Joshua Lloyd visits the Bingham Light (youtube.com)
Remembering Dillon County, South Carolina (goodreads.com)
Historical Newspapers at the University of South Carolina
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There are multiple stories of bombs being accidentally dropped from planes over the Carolinas--but what about the one that actually went off? Join us for the sincerely astounding story of two very unlucky airmen and two miraculously lucky little girls!
Links:
Michael D'z Barbecue
The B-57
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Join Charlie and Michael as they ride the rollercoaster of folklore: Daniel Keith, Gold Swindler, whose legend of a curse and a ghostly shadow conceals the very grim real history lurking underneath!
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Join Charlie on a jaunt into places humankind is not meant to go in search of history and adventure: the surging tide and stormy skies of North Carolina's Outer Banks! In this episode we discuss a little-known sea monster story, forests where one might rightly fear to tread, and the surprising truth behind a past topic. Check the show notes for a TON of links!
Books, Research, & Actual Experts
- Carolina Haints: Ghosts, Folklore, and Mysteries of the Old North State
- "The 'Sea Serpent' of the 'Tresco'" (Wide World Magazine via the Internet Archive)
- Strange Animals Podcast
- Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum
- Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
- "Resilience Bigger Part of Plan to Save NC 12" (Coastal Review)
Background on The Cora Tree
- "The Cora Tree" (Arcane Carolinas episode #9)
- The Cora Tree Legend (Brigands' Bay Homeowners Association)
- Charles Whedbee (Wikipedia)
Local Businesses & Things to Do
- Tavern on 12 (Facebook)
- The Scarborough Inn
- Stripers Bar & Grille
- The Lost Colony
Literary References
- The Great God Pan (Gutenberg Project)
- The Wendigo (Gutenberg Project)
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Michael and Charlie welcome Isaac from Hidden in the Shadows, a podcast on all things paranormal produced right here in the Carolinas, then talk to Shadow Walkers Paranormal, the investigative group to which they belong. Join us for a fun time talking about the limits of belief and a haunted grave Michael has also visited!
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Hidden in the Shadows (Instagram)
Hidden in the Shadows(Website)
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What could be more Thanksgiving than a long journey to meet strange and terrifying creatures? For most of us those are our relatives, but one observatory in the mountains of North Carolina has an open invitation to anyone who wants to show up from up there. Join Charlie and Michael (and the DragonCon American Sci Fi Classics Track!) for a discussion about some awesome gems of the Carolina skies!
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Willis Observatory
Bare Dark Sky Observatory
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Durham is home to great baseball, astounding theater and live performances, pizza to knock your socks off, and one of the few formal paranormal research institutes in the nation's history. Charlie and Michael explore the fascinating people who founded Rhine Research Center!
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"Happy Dog" is the name locals give to a ghostly mastiff lunging from the trees along the Old Buncome Road in Union County, SC. Michael and Charlie explore history to link legend to facts--and find some surprising results!
Happy Halloween!
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The tiny mountain town of Dillsboro and the other towns around it are home to artists, chocolatiers, and the legend of a community terrorized by blood drinkers in the night. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss the wicked fiends supposedly found in the shadowy woods of Appalachia!
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What's a road trip without a few fun stops along the way? Join Charlie and Michael as they talk about some of the best roadside attractions and modern oddities one can find on the backroads of our two states!
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The woman who may have been America's first female serial killer made her home--and committed her storied crimes--in Charleston, SC, in the early 19th century. Charlie and Michael scour the forest of folklore to find the history hidden there, including possibly the greatest last words ever delivered!
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Countless sightings have been recorded of a pink apparition appearing at the Grove Park Inn. Who was the Pink Lady, and what is her story? Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the history of Asheville's most famous hotel, its most famous permanent resident, and some of the more obscure parts of its history!
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For nearly a century the Carolina Theatre of Durham has been one of our region's best venues for films and live performances. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss its history and significance as well as a couple of ghost stories sometimes associated with it!
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The Carolina Theatre of Durham
Join Michael at SplatterFlix October 8-10!
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Wondering what spooky fun you can get up to this Halloween season in the Carolinas? Look no further than this episode! Charlie and Michael run down a list of haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and other fun ways to celebrate the season!
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Generations of students at UNC Chapel Hill have heard the story of Peter Dromgoole, his famous duel, and the rock that bears a bloodstain to this very day. Listen in as Charlie digs deep into the history of this figure of legend as well as the secret society founded in his honor!
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The Gray Man of Pawleys Island is one of South Carolina's most famous ghosts. Take a stroll on the dunes where folklore and history meet as Michael and Charlie do a deep dive into this legend, several major sightings, and the various theories behind the spirit's origins!
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Listen in to the audio version of a video episode we made for the American Sci Fi Classics Track of DragonCon, as Michael tackles the Wampus Cat and the Devil Dog of Valle Crucis, while Charlie takes on The Flying Snake!
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DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track
Video version of this episode! (YouTube)
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The tiny town of Casar, NC, in the Appalachian foothills, is home to Knobby, the local name for Sasquatch. Join Michael and Charlie as we go on a deep dive into a 2010 sighting, its effects on the community, and the surprising connection between the Carolinas and the famous Patterson-Gimlin film of 1967!
Special thanks to listener Richard Church for reporting from the scene. Links to his photos are below!
Links:
Richard Church's video of the landscape
Richard Church's photo set #1
Richard Church's photo set #2
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Dive into a new episode of AC Case Files as we talk to creators and investigators from around the Carolinas! Vindicated Entertainment is a South Carolina company making fun games with beautiful art including some fun-for-the-whole-family spooky games such as GHOULLOTINE, which sounds fantastic, and SpookyCLT are a team out of Charlotte, NC, who dig into the hidden history and spooky times to be had in the Queen City and produce The Old North State Podcast. Enjoy!
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Vindicated Entertainment
SpookyCLT.com
SpookyCLT on Instagram
The Old North State Podcast on Instagram
The Old North State Podcast on anchor.fm
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On a summer night in 1806 a small community claimed to see wild aerial phenomena over Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, NC. What might they have seen? And were any of the people in the story real? Bring your field glasses and your library card as we go on a wild ride! Many thanks to ConGregate 7 for welcoming us and allowing us to record before a live audience!
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ConGregate
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The Dunhill Hotel is rich in modern amenities and spooky vibes steeped in its own alternately illustrious and tragic past. Charlie went to check it out in person and came back with fun tales to tell!
Links:
Questions of the Queen City: The secrets of the Dunhill Hotel (Creative Loafing Charlotte)
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission
Martha Washington Candy (TheSpruceEats.com)
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Tales tell of a steamship called the Santa Claraattacked by a sea monster off the coast of North Carolina shortly after World War Two. Is the legend true? Join us as Charlie dives deep into the historical record in search of treasure!
Links:
ConGregate 7 / DeepSouthCon 59 (Winston-Salem, NC - live episode at 8:00 PM on July 9th!)
OCEARCH Shark Tracker
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Goblins: are they myth? Are they real? Or are they David Bowie? Let's find out! Michael shares some history and folklore around different types of goblins found in European settlers' homelands and Charlie shares a harrowing tale of goblins (and witches!) from the Uwharries in central North Carolina.
Many thanks to ConCarolinas for allowing us the chance to record, and to the audience for a night of lively fun. Take a seat in the front row as Charlie and Michael record their first-ever episode with a live studio audience!
Links:
ConCarolinas
Zener cards
"Cereal Killers" (features image capture of the Honeycombs mascot Charlie references)
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Stories persist that the Cherokee had a legend of the Moon-Eyed People, whose huge eyes rendered them incapable of seeing in daylight. But did the Cherokee actually have this legend? Who perpetrated the myth these Moon-Eyed People were actually Welsh, and why?
Join Charlie and Michael for this fascinating deep-dive into history mingled with fabrication!
Links:
Fort Mountain State Park (Georgia)
James Mooney's Myths of the Cherokee (1902)
ConCarolinas 2021
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Becky Cotton, of Edgefield, SC, is renowned as "The Devil in Petticoats" for a sequence of murders in the early 19th century. But are the legends of her many victims' colorful demises actually true? Join us as Charlie dredges up some shocking facts about this blood-curdling tale from another time!
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ConCarolinas 2021
Edgefield County Historical Society
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Morgan Island, South Carolina, is a sea island off the coast near Charleston--and its other name is MONKEY ISLAND! Charlie and Michael discuss this fascinating example of the modern weird and then welcome a guest onto the show who's seen it firsthand. Paddle out to sea with us, but do not go ashore!
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The Carolinas have a rich history of Bigfoot, and in every flavor: historical, recent, compellingly sincere, and entertainingly fake. Charlie & Michael kick off an ongoing series on occasions everybody's favorite cryptid cropped up in the Carolinas!
Be sure to check the Facebook post for scans of contemporary news reports!
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For decades, locals have shared rumors and theories regarding what's known as The Hole, including everything from alien bases to secret missile silos. Join us as we dig into the past--and present--of this site and others like it! We also cover some other not-so-secret-facilities in North Carolina as well as a couple of conspiracy theories about such sites being tucked away in the mountains. Did you know we have a space camp in NC? It sounds awesome!
Be sure to watch the story from WFAE, linked below!
Links:
- Indy Week: Big Hole, Deep Secret
- (VIDEO) WFAE: Exploring a Cold War era bunker in North Carolina
- (TEXT & PODCAST) WFAE's FAQ City: The Forgotten Cold-War Bunker Buried Outside Charlotte
- Fort Macon State Park
- Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
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Named for his colorful cap and his short stature, the Little Red Man of Old Salem is described both as terrifying and beloved. Join us for a deep dive into one of the most interesting ghost stories--and communities--of the Carolinas!
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- Old Salem
- Ghost Tours in Old Salem
- Hidden Town Project
- Cherokee Advisory Committee
- Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts
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Come along on one last gallop around Bath, NC, where there were many strange goings-on in the year 1898! Did a witch-man "ride" a local and cause stones to rain on a family farm, or did said shenanigans have a source a little bit closer to home? Check out our Facebook page for photos and scans of contemporary reports, too!
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EDIT: Whoops, a more knowledgeable listener noticed we referred to The Watchtower as a publication of the Latter Day Saints when actually it's published by the Jehovah's Witnesses. Our mistake - and thank you to that listener! We will always welcome corrections!
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For this February(-ish) Case Files episode of Arcane Carolinas we had the pleasure of talking to Bryce Gibson, author of the County Line Horror and Killer Tech series set in South Carolina, and to Chuy with the Exploring the Myths Behind the Legendspodcast!
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Join us for the third installment of our mini-episodes about the strange and fascinating history of Bath, NC! We talk about The Devil's Hoofprints, permanent markings that once were a well-known roadside attraction. Guess what: they're still there!
(And a descendant of the property owner showed up in comments when we posted photos on Facebook!)
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NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
North Carolina To-Day (vol. 1, issue 3)
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Many of the cryptids and other wonders we encounter in legends, tales, and our own experiences are decidedly terrestrial. But what of thunderbirds: giant bats? Giant birds? Living fossils? Or are they agents of the spirit of the sky? Whatever they might be, South Carolina has plenty! Join Charlie and Michael as we discuss these fascinating and frightening beings!
Links:
A Few Great Stories of the Santee People (University of Nebraska - Lincoln)
Cooper's Country Store (Facebook Page)
"Horrifying Flying Cryptid Encounter - Northeast South Carolina" (phantomsandmonsters.com)
LivePterosaur.com
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Join us for the second installment of our ongoing deep-dive series of episodes about the history of Bath, NC. This time we've got traveling preachers who haul around their own coffins, a curse, and a town that refused to give up its fun!
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Welcome to the January, 2021, installment of AC Case Files! Joining us this month are Gabe from Wayward America to talk treasure hunts; mother/daughter team PACT to discuss lanky shapes in the night; and Tony from Spirit of the Appalachians Paranormal Research Society to talk about Penland School of Craft. Give it a listen!
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Wayward America on YouTube
P.ACT. Paranormal Investigations
Spirit of the Appalachians Paranormal Research Society on YouTube
Penland School of Craft
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The quiet and inviting coastal village of Bath was the first town chartered in colonial North Carolina. Home to many of the state's firsts, it boasts NC's first public library, first extremely corrupt local government, one of the homes of Blackbeard, and more! Join us as we discuss the fascinating--and grisly--history of this lovely destination!
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Join us for a two-segment episode!
First up: spontaneous human combustion in the Carolinas! Specifically, a specific case from Greenville, SC, and a discussion of the difficulty our institutions have dealing with the unexplained and inexplicable, as well as the real science behind this fascinating and gruesome phenomenon.
Second: Boglins! A North Carolina company is about to revive a beloved toy from the 1980's. We figure folks who like monsters might like to know about a cool monster toy!
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www.theboglins.com
www.triactiontoys.com
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Happy holidays, and welcome to the second installment of Arcane Carolinas Case Files!
In the month of December, we're first joined by Dan from the Carolina Haints podcast. Then we have a wide-ranging and absolutely fascinating discussion with The Grim Wanderers, a group of artisans, practitioners, and paranormal investigators in Abbeville, South Carolina.
But really, do you need to hear anything more than that this one has a werewolf story?
Carolina Haints
(The Grim Wanderers' website isn't up yet - but it will be soon! Keep an eye on thegrimwanderers.com.)
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If you're a resident of or visitor to Myrtle Beach or the many other towns along the region where the coasts of North and South Carolina meet, look out over the water at night and then look up. Horry County, SC, is home to three of the top ten towns in North America for UFO sightings per capita. Join Charlie and Michael to discuss what folks are seeing, hear a very personal tale, and discuss the MADAR project!
NUFORC
The particular sighting Michael read
MADAR
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Lore--and history--tell us of a sinister figure from the Civil War known as "The Hunter," whose spirit is said to wander the slopes of Purgatory Mountain in the Uwharries of central North Carolina to this very day. Let's dig into this story of misunderstood outsiders determined to survive!
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To celebrate the holiday we're serving up a feast of interviews! Welcome to the first installment of "Arcane Carolinas Case Files," a new monthly feature in which we welcome actual experts from around the Carolinas to tell us about their investigations and experiences. Who you gonna call? These folks!
For more on The Beer City Ghost Hunters or True CrimeBuzz:
Beer City Ghost Hunters (Asheville, NC) - Not professionals, just in it for the fun!
YouTube video of our first investigation at TALA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9ZpvEVWKDw
Suggestions for locations can be directed to amberdorine28@gmail.com
True Crime Buzz (podcast) - Hosted by Amber and Vanessa Freeman, available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, Youtube and more by searching “True Crime Buzz” or visiting these links:
- www.truecrimebuzz.com
- YouTube
For more on Southeastern Paranormal:
http://www.separanormal.com/
For more information on Alex Matsuo:
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok - @thespookystuff
Websites - thespookystuff.com or alexmatsuo.com
What's got three eyes, a mess of chicken, and one very bad attitude? Join us in the catacombs beneath Columbia, South Carolina, to find out! Charlie & Michael welcome Peter from the Nerds Adulting podcast to discuss this obscure figure of Carolinas lore and how he reminds us of other tales of visitors from below - and above - the Earth.
Longstreet Theatre
Betty & Barney Hill
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What lurks beneath Raleigh's Cameron Village neighborhood: a giant yarn-ball of worms, a zombie horde of single-cell lifeforms, or something altogether new? Let's go poke it and find out together!
Of interest from this episode:
Antler Hill Arts
The Raleigh Blob on YouTube
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Charlie and Michael sit down for ghost stories and spooky tales of the Palmetto State with author, historian, folklorist, and storyteller Tally Johnson, complete with a brief trip north to Brown Mountain Lights! Listen in for haunted theaters, railway apparitions, and what happens when kids in a small town decide to "go see if we can get scared."
Links for this episode:
- Tally Johnson on Facebook
- Tally's Facebook Group "Ridin' with Pudden"
- Creek Walking
- Tally's books on Amazon
- Stith Thompson Motif Index
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Charlie and Michael talk to Dare County resident Joe about an ancient - or perhaps very new - legend of a witch, the town that tried to burn her, and the tree that still bears her mark!
Blackbeard's Cup and Stories of the Outer Banks on AbeBooks.com
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Join us for a review of the spooky, scary, and suspenseful films made in the Carolinas and a conversation with Kenny Caperton, owner and resident of Myers House NC!
- Myers House NC on the web
- Myers House NC on Facebook
- Myers House NC on Instagram
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An old story from the coastal region of North Carolina warns of what fate awaits those who are cruel to others in this life - but was Hezekiah Jones real? Listen in to find out!
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Enjoy a quick mini-episode to say thank you for your support, let you know what's coming in the future, and share a quick story of some of Charlie's family lore!
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Many thanks to the DragonCon American Sci Fi Classics Track for hosting us as part of #DragonConGoesVirtual! This episode is the audio from our video presentation.
If you want to know where to find more of our stuff in future, you can watch the video on the Arcane Carolinas YouTube channel!
If you want to know whereto find a whole bunch of other fun things from the Classics Track folks, including ongoing quarantine panels, you can watch us on the American Sci Fi Classics YouTube channel as well!
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North and South Carolina have long been home to various sporting greats. But did you know about our very first boxing match? Join us as we talk about some of the more offbeat past and present instances of pugilism and combat sports!
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One of North Carolina's most studied and yet resolutely mysterious phenomena is the Brown Mountain Lights. Are they simply headlights from trains and automobiles? Or do they date to a Cherokee battle at the turn of the 13th century?
Links:
- Wiseman's View
- George Mansfield's original report
- Brian Irish's footage of the Lights
- Joshua Warren's camera reflection
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In the deepest part of one winter in the 1950's, the tiny town of Bladenboro was terrorized by a vampire beast - or was it "just" an extinct giant cat? Join us for one of Michael's favorite tales of the weird!
Links:
- Bladenboro, NC
- Bridger Memorial Library
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Our first story comes out of Bear Creek, NC, a town known not only as the home of Southern Supreme, a company that makes a very famous fruitcake, but also, where the preferred location devil himself is known to enjoy a stroll from time to time! Also, check us out on Facebook, where we've got photos!
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Oddities and the unexplained abound in the Carolinas! In this introductory episode, we discuss what sparked our respective interests in the strange, the otherworldly, and the supernatural, and talk about the sorts of stories we'll feature in future episodes. Join us!
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