Creepalachia

Did you know Bat Boy, the infamous cryptid from West Virginia, has his very own musical? The WV Collective joins me in the studio to talk all about bringing this bizarre piece of Appalachian folklore to the stage, including director Adam Taylor and stars Josh Taylor and Nyana Lawson.

Get Your Tickets Here: https://wvcollective.org/buy-tickets/batboy-the-musical/

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Bigfoot may be out there. Brian McPeak from Tie-Dyed Tarantula tells J.D. about two experiences that changed his opinion, and they watch and react to some of the most captivating Bigfoot evidence captured over the years.

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#Creepalachia #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #BigfootEncounter #BigfootSightings #Appalachia #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #UnexplainedMysteries #BigfootStories

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This is a somber but needed episode. Lakie and David Delida lost two children in one tragic vehicle accident this year. I’m so grateful they came to the studio to share their experience with grief, but more importantly, to tell us about the lives of Aden and Price King.

Follow Lakie Delida's vlogging journey here: https://www.facebook.com/LakieDelida.momsdiary

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It’s spooky season, and what better way to get into it than sitting down with one of my good friends and collaborators, paranormal tour guide and Appalachian medium Adra Johnson. In this episode, we talk about some of the most haunted places in West Virginia, the stories behind them, and what it is like to experience these locations through the eyes of someone who lives this world every day.

Check out Haunted Parkersburg: https://www.hauntedparkersburgtours.com/

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Recovery is different for everyone, and while there is always a path that is possible, that path does not always look the same. Suekirk White has lived through that in one of the most public ways imaginable after being featured in The Wild and Wonderful Whites, a film cut down to 90 minutes from hundreds of hours of footage that changed their lives forever, and not in a good way.

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#SuekirkWhite #WildAndWonderfulWhites #RecoveryIsPossible #Creepalachia #AppalachianStories

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Fright Nights WV is always a staple in October at our house, and this episode gets us fully into the Halloween spirit. Ashley Long and Big John Christian came to the studio to talk about what they have in store for 2026, what goes into building an experience like this, and why haunted attractions become part of people’s fall traditions year after year. 

Check out Fright Nights WV Here: https://www.frightnightswv.com/

#FrightNightsWV #Halloween #Creepalachia #WestVirginia #HauntedAttraction

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Fraud sucks, and we will always call it out, but graveyard and cemetery fraud has a cruelty all its own. In this episode, Jamie Lovejoy and Gayle Grove Hale join the studio to share their experiences, represent other families impacted by Jeffrey Phares, and explain why this case is about far more than one count of wire fraud.

Jeffrey Phares is STILL WORKING in the Industry. Sign the Petition to Urge Governor Morrisey to review cemetery services in WV: https://c.org/Nmhtx57trZ

#GraveMarkerFraud #CemeteryFraud #JeffreyPhares #Creepalachia #WestVirginia

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This person in my opinion is a direct opposition to progress in West Virginia. I would never work with him, and I'm glad you can now see why.

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Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Content creator in West Virginia arrested and here is my response detailing why we are no longer associated and how I came to know about the situation.

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Sledding can be very dangerous. Especially in Appalachia. Christy Jenkins found out quick what a horrific accident can do to your life. Not only can it break your back and other things physically but also affects that hit mentally and emotionally.  
Learn about Kanawha Valley Tourism Here: https://explorekanawhavalley.com/

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The New York Times recently took a black eye in court from a Mingo County hillbilly, and this episode breaks down how it happened. Stephen New of Stephen New & Associates has spent decades protecting clients in the legal world, and he joins the studio to talk about how his team took on one of the biggest newspapers in the country in a major defamation case and won.

To Inquire with Stephen New: https://newlawoffice.com/

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Volunteer firefighters keep our communities operating, straight up, and the sacrifices they make are something we should never take lightly. In this episode, Rick Honaker remembers losing his good friend Greg Carter in a burning grocery store in Fairlea, West Virginia, back in 1998, while Greg was serving with the Fairlea Volunteer Fire Department.

Join Your Local Fire Department: https://www.wvfirefighters.com/directory.htm

#VolunteerFirefighters #GregCarter #FairleaWV #Creepalachia #WestVirginiaHeroes

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Hearing what happened to former U.S. Army soldier Jessica Lynch during the nine days she was held as a prisoner of war honestly cut my soul in half. In this episode, we talk about Operation Iraqi Freedom, the ambush that changed her life, the fellow soldiers who were lost, and what it means to survive something most of us can barely imagine.

Learn more about Jessica Lynch: https://www.powjessicalynch.com

#JessicaLynch #OperationIraqiFreedom #Creepalachia #VeteranStories #POWSurvivor

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Serpent handling has been a practice used by many to show their Christian faith, but it has also been stereotyped, mocked, and misunderstood in ways that often erase the people behind it. In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Chris Wolford for nearly two hours to have what may be one of the most extensive conversations about the practice, what it means to him, and why it is so personal for many others.

#SerpentHandling #PastorChrisWolford #Creepalachia #AppalachianFaith #WestVirginia

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I sit down with YouTuber Tommy G to talk about his rise to success, what life is really like as a famous creator, and the work that goes into building something people actually want to watch. We also get into his thoughts on West Virginia after he came here to film an episode that I was lucky enough to help produce. This is a great conversation about content, storytelling, travel, and what it looks like when the internet turns into real life.

Follow Tommy G's Documentaries Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TommyGMcGee

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We told you we are going full Halloween this year, and there are few better ways to do that than bringing legendary Appalachian storyteller Bugs Stover back into the studio. In this episode, we talk all things spooky, from old mountain stories to the kind of folklore that has been passed down in Appalachia for generations.

Learn about Twin Falls State Park Here: https://wvstateparks.com/parks/twin-falls-resort-state-park/

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#BugsStover #AppalachianStoryteller #Creepalachia #Halloween #AppalachianFolklore

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The OG YouTuber team of paranormal investigators from the hills has officially visited the studio, and we are kicking off fall the correct way with two hours of nonstop ghost shop talk. Paranormal Quest has spent the last decade visiting nearly every haunted location in Appalachia while building a massive following, and in this episode, Ryan Zacherl and Jason McKinney break down the whole experience with us. 

Check Out Paranormal Quest on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParanormalQuest

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#ParanormalQuest #Creepalachia #GhostHunting #AppalachianHaunts #Halloween

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Sleep paralysis may be considered a normal thing, but that does not make it any less terrifying to think about. Jon From Appalachia joined the studio to talk about how sleep paralysis has affected his life, and from there, the conversation opened up into some deep talks about life, death, fear, and the things we still do not fully understand. This one is creepy, personal, and fascinating in all the ways a Creepalachia episode should be.

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Recovery is possible, and recovery stories have always been a huge part of what this show is about. In this episode, Trailerpark Trav and Colton Davis come to the studio to talk about the start of Scars and Stitches Clothing, while also opening up about their struggles with addiction, more than 20+ doses of Narcan, the climb out of hell, and even surviving being hit by a train.

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Insulin brings both life and death, and in the hands of sadistic people, it can become a weapon. In this episode, Courtney Luckasevic shares the story of her dad, a veteran and loving father whose life was taken at the hands of Reta Mays, the West Virginia serial killer who murdered patients at the Clarksburg VA Hospital using insulin.

New to Diabetes in Your Life: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/

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Cindy Curry started working on a project back in the 90s with one goal in mind: gathering every story of Booger Hole, West Virginia she could possibly find. I was lucky enough to get ahold of her and bring her into the studio to talk about those stories, the process of preserving them, and why this conversation is fun, creepy, scary, and worst of all, true.

To Order the Book: Send $5 plus $2 postage for each book you would like to purchase to Cindy Curry, 3320 Ossia Rd., Duck, WV 25063

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Local news is not fake news, and Appalachia has some incredible journalists who work hard every day to tell the stories of our communities. In this episode, I sit down with WVVA’s Joshua Bolden, Megan Bailey, and Zaria Stovall to talk about the life of a local news reporter, the pressure that comes with the job, and why local journalism still matters.

Learn More Here: https://www.wvva.com/

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#LocalNews #WVVA #Creepalachia #AppalachianJournalism #WestVirginia

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I may not be an avid outdoorsman, but I do have friends who are highly effective at this thing we call survival. Dwayne Moore with Full Rut Nation came on the show to talk all things nature, outdoors, and what it really takes to build something people connect with.

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John Lucas was run over by an ambulance and dragged to his death in the hills of West Virginia, and as hard as that is to say, it is exactly what happened. But while his family waits for justice, it is just as important to remember who John was as a person, not just the horrific way his life ended.

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#JohnLucas #JusticeForJohnLucas #Creepalachia #WestVirginia #AppalachianStories

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This is one of those episodes where two hours feels like it went by in two minutes. Steve Murphy spent six years with the Bluefield, West Virginia Police Department before joining the DEA, where he worked undercover against some of the biggest drug operations in the country.

And when I say big, I mean Pablo Escobar big, because Steve played a major role in helping bring down the billionaire drug kingpin’s operation, with those efforts later helping inspire the Netflix drama series Narcos.

Learn more about Steve Murphy here: https://www.deanarcos.com/

Just two fellers from the County talkin’ shop, and this one was a whole lot of fun. I sat down with Grady Woods to talk about life, content creation in the hills, and the love we both have for McDowell County, West Virginia. 

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It's been more almost a month since Mary Catherine Green, who suffers from dementia, was reported missing from her home on June 18 in the Greenbrier Road area of Richwood, West Virginia. We interview one of her daughters, Brooke Neil, to gather the facts that hopefully will help lead to finding her.

Mary Catherine Green

- 62 years of age, 5' 3", 130 Pounds, and Green Eyes
- Cream-Colored Sweater, Grey Sweat Pants, Rubber Shoes
- Has Dementia and is believed to be on foot

If you know anything, please contact 304-256-6700 or dial 911. 

Ticks suck, figuratively and literally, and somehow this episode made me even more terrified of them than I already was. Leisa Moten joined the studio to break down Alpha-gal syndrome, a disease caused by the Devil’s Parasite that can completely change the way someone lives, eats, and even thinks about being outside.

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#AlphaGal #Ticks #Creepalachia #AppalachianHealth #DevilsParasite

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This episode discusses the heartbreaking case of 19-year-old Marly Kinney, who was reported missing from a rented pontoon boat at Grayson Lake in Kentucky on June 24, 2026. After an extensive search involving numerous agencies and volunteers, her body was recovered from the lake on June 28, while authorities continued investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death.

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#MarlyKinney #GraysonLake #KentuckyTrueCrime #Creepalachia #JusticeForMarly

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This is an emotional but important episode with David Paul Lane about survival, purpose, and the long road it can take to become who you are meant to be. We talk about the medical field, addiction stigma, and what it is like to nearly lose your life in a deadly coal mining accident, while still finding the strength to keep moving forward. 

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For years, questions, rumors, and speculation have surrounded the disappearance of Wes Blackburn in Boone County, West Virginia. Amanda Pennington was at the mine on the day Wes vanished, and in this episode she addresses the questions that people have been asking ever since, including whether she knows what happened to him.

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#WesBlackburn #AmandaPennington #BooneCountyWV #MissingPerson #Creepalachia #WestVirginiaMissing #BringWesHome #ColdCaseWV #AppalachianMystery #SeekingAnswers #TrueCrimeAppalachia

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Chris May, the son of Freddie May, brought the whole family into the studio to help tell the story behind one of the most famous sightings in West Virginia history. Freddie was part of the original group who witnessed what would become known as the Flatwoods Monster, and hearing that history through his family made this conversation feel incredibly special.

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Learn more about the Flatwoods Monster Here: https://braxtonwv.org

#FlatwoodsMonster #WestVirginiaCryptid #Creepalachia #AppalachianHistory #westvirginiahistory 

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In 2018, Wes Blackburn vanished in Boone County, West Virginia, and his family has been searching for answers ever since. This episode takes a fresh look at the case with never-before-heard phone calls, new information, and an interview with someone who was with Wes on the day he disappeared. Years later, the questions remain, but so does the hope that someone out there knows what happened.

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Sometimes success means walking away from something you love. Jina Belcher joins the show to talk about her decision to leave her leadership role with the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and why she felt called to prioritize her family, her values, and finding deeper meaning in her work.

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#JinaBelcher #AppalachianLeadership #Creepalachia #NewRiverGorge #EconomicDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance #IntegrityMatters #WVStories #AppalachianVoices #FindingPurpose #MountainStateLeadership

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If haunted houses are your thing, buckle up, because this may be one of the wildest paranormal episodes we've ever recorded. James Ratliff joins the studio armed with an incredible amount of evidence from a home that, in my opinion, has a legitimate claim to being one of the most haunted houses in Appalachia.

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#JamesRatliff #HauntedHouse #ParanormalAppalachia #Creepalachia #StoneTapeTheory #GhostStories #HauntedAppalachia #ParanormalPodcast #WVHauntings #LifeAfterDeath #SpookySeasonAllYear

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Imagine working decades in the coal mines, earning black lung benefits, and then being told not only that those benefits are being taken away, but that you owe money back. That’s the reality Josh Armes and his daughter Crystal have been fighting for nearly 15 years, and they join the studio to tell their story.

Email Crystal Armes if you can help at [email protected]

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#BlackLung #CoalMinersMatter #JoshArmes #Creepalachia #WVCoal #BlackLungBenefits #AppalachianStories #CoalCountry #MinerHealth #JusticeForMiners #WestVirginiaCoal #CoalfieldVoices

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The murder of four-year-old Haley Weikle is one of the most heartbreaking cases to ever come out of West Virginia. This documentary-style episode brings together Haley’s father, who spent years under suspicion despite maintaining his innocence, along with the prosecutor, investigators, and others directly involved in the case to tell the full story through interviews, evidence, and body camera footage.

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#HaleyWeikle #JusticeForHaley #WestVirginiaTrueCrime #Creepalachia #TrueCrimeDocumentary #WVCases #BodycamFootage #ChildHomicideCase #AppalachianStories #SeekingJustice #neverforgotten 

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Denita Barr is proof that some of the most interesting people in Appalachia are living extraordinary stories behind hilarious introductions. In this episode, we talk about her love of comedy, the growth of her social media following, and what it was like growing up being raised by her grandparents. Most importantly, we discuss balancing it all, being a creator, working a day job, and raising a family while staying true to herself and the values that made her who she is. 

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Some stories introduce you to a disease you’ve never heard of, but more importantly, they introduce you to an incredible person. Jessica Stacy and Brittany Rose join the studio to talk about Seth’s journey with H-ABC leukodystrophy, a rare neurological disorder that has changed their lives, but does not define who Seth is.

Follow Seth's Journey Here: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.stacy.967
GoFundMe for Seth: https://gofund.me/e86798f63

#TeamSeth #HABCLeukodystrophy #RareDiseaseAwareness #Creepalachia #HopeForSeth #AppalachianStories #ClinicalTrial #MedicalAwareness #RareDiseaseWarrior #NeverGiveUp #SupportRareDiseaseFamilies

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Dave Neese joins the show to talk about the life and legacy of his daughter, Skylar Neese, whose murder shocked the nation and forever changed countless lives. We discuss who Skylar was beyond the headlines, the lasting impact her loss has had on her family, and why Dave believes Rachel Shoaf should not be granted parole at her upcoming hearing.

Sign the Petition If You Believe Rachel Shoaf's Parole Should Be Denied Here: https://shorturl.at/fWfbL

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