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The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

The Moonlit Road Podcast - Southern Ghost Stories & Folklore

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Leave the highway behind for the dark back roads of the American South. Since 1997, The Moonlit Road has been gathering the Southern ghost stories, folklore, and oral traditions whispered across generations — from the bayous of Louisiana to the Sea Islands of Georgia to the hollows of Appalachia. In each episode, gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists bring you haunted history, forgotten legends, and the creatures that still stalk the Southern imagination: the Bell Witch, the Boo Hag, the Loup Garou. This is the South that lives past the porch light — in the deep roots of Voodoo and Hoodoo, in the campfire stories and mountain haints, in the folklore of the Delta, the Piedmont, and the coastal plain. The stories your grandparents told you. Thousands of listeners have walked this road for over 25 years. Come find us on the back roads. For more Southern ghost stories and regional legends not found on the podcast, visit our full archive at themoonlitroad.com.©1997-2026 The Moonlit Road, LLC Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • The Devil's Mansion of New Orleans
    Apr 8 2026

    Did the Devil himself really build a mansion in the heart of the Garden District? Discover the eerie legend of the haunted estate that once cast a shadow over St. Charles Avenue.

    New Orleans is a city of secrets, but few are as unsettling as the story of the dark, imposing mansion that appeared almost overnight on one of its most prestigious streets. From the strange, hapazard construction to the terrifying sounds that echoed from within its walls, the "Devil's Mansion" became a landmark of dread for generations of locals.

    Content Warning: This story ventures into darker territory, including moments of violence that some listeners may find unsettling.

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

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    "The Devil's Mansion of New Orleans" was adapted from folklore by Craig Dominey.

    Storyteller: Tom Coleman

    Recorded at KRVS Radio Acadie, Lafayette, Louisiana

    Additional audio production: Henry Howard

    Music: Jez Graham

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

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

    #TheMoonlitRoad #NewOrleans #GhostStories #SouthernGothic #GardenDistrict #DevilsMansion #LouisianaFolklore #StCharlesAve #HauntedHistory #UrbanLegends #StorytellingPodcast

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    15 mins
  • Where's My Ring?
    Mar 12 2026

    Bitterness between two sisters over a glittering diamond ring leads to terrifying consequences from beyond the grave in this chilling Georgia ghost story.

    In the quiet town of Washington, Georgia, jealousy festers for years between Martha and her sister Jenny. When Jenny dies, temptation proves too strong—and Martha takes the ring she has always coveted.

    But some things are never meant to be stolen.

    Soon a voice begins calling in the night:

    "Where's my ring?"

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

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

    "Where's My Ring?" was told by Nancy Riggs

    Story adapted from folklore by Nancy Riggs with Craig Dominey

    Director: Craig Dominey

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

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

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

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    11 mins
  • Grandma's Furry Robe - A Southern Horror Story
    Jan 26 2026

    Two college friends spend a quiet weekend at an isolated Appalachian mountain house — until strange nighttime noises lead to a shocking discovery.

    Listener discretion is advised. This story contains frightening imagery and disturbing elements that may not be suitable for all audiences.

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

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

    "Grandma's Furry Robe" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey.

    Storyteller: Lanny Gilbert

    Guitar: Lanny Gilbert

    Audio Production: Henry Howard

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

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

    #SouthernHorror
    #AppalachianHorror
    #ScaryStories
    #HorrorPodcast
    #ShortHorror
    #CreepyStories

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    13 mins
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