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The Moonlit Road PodcastAuthor: The Moonlit Road, LLC
Welcome to The Moonlit Road Podcast, broadcasting from the American South where strange folktales infuse the humid air, and ghost stories are as common as fireflies on a summer night. So light a lantern and pull up a chairjust don't forget to keep an eye on the shadows. Since 1997, we've been your trusted guides on a storytelling journey along the South's mysterious backroads. The Moonlit Road Podcast unearths classic campfire tales, forgotten ghost stories, and odd legends, whispered across time from one generation to the next. Each episode features gifted storytellers, musicians, and folklorists sharing the most memorable stories from the bayous of Louisiana to the mountains of Appalachia. If you crave the peculiar and otherworldly folklore of the American South, and the rich, eerie tapestry of the South's haunted past, then come on in and listen for a spell. We promise to keep a light on for youjust in case. We explore: Classic ghost stories from historic plantations and forgotten battlefields. Folklore and critters like the Bell Witch, Boo Hag, and the Plat Eye. Voodoo legends and Hoodoo practices from New Orleans and beyond. Appalachian haints and mountain mysteries. Timeless tales of strange historical events and unexplained phenomena. Join the thousands of listeners who have walked The Moonlit Road for years. New episodes are released periodically. Subscribe now and let the Southern spirits guide you! For even more stories not found on the podcast, visit our website at https://themoonlitroad.com. Language: en Genres: Arts, Drama, Fiction, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Where Mosquitoes Came From
Wednesday, 3 December, 2025
Southern version of Tlingit legend from Alaska of an indigenous village terrorized by an unseen forest monster - and the horrifying origin of bloodsucking mosquitoes. 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 "Where Mosquitoes Came From" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey. Storyteller: Veronica Byrd Audio Production: Henry Howard The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
