Spooky Appalachia

In our previous episode, we dove deep into the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap. The response was overwhelming. We were flooded with emails and comments from listeners across Southwest Virginia ordinary people who had been keeping extraordinary secrets for nearly forty years.It turns out, the "Wytheville Flap" was far more widespread than anyone realized.In this episode, we share these chilling, firsthand accounts that paint a much larger picture of that fateful autumn in 1987. From massive, silent black triangles gliding over Galax and Tazewell, to clusters of "bubble-like" craft hovering motionless over mountain ridge lines, and an unsettling, high-strung encounter in Shawsville that left a young witness physically drained the stories are as diverse as they are terrifying. These reports, coming from honest, everyday people who were never looking for attention, confirm one thing: in 1987, the Appalachian sky was full of something that simply did not belong.Tune in as we piece together these forgotten sightings and explore the far-reaching impact of the 1987 incursion.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

In June 2026, I had the incredible honor of taking the stage at the Grafton Monster Festival to discuss the journey of Spooky Appalachia. This episode captures that live talk, offering a rare look behind the curtain at how this project evolved from a passion for regional legends into the thriving community platform it is today.Throughout the presentation, I reflect on why this channel has always been focused on the people the listeners who bravely share their real-life encounters from across the mountains. We move beyond the myths to explore the raw, unsettling cryptid reports coming straight from the front lines of the night shift. These are the stories that remind us all why we keep our eyes on the treeline. Whether you are a long-time follower or new to the lore of our hills, this bonus episode offers a heartfelt and chilling look at what it takes to curate the stories that haunt our landscape.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpSign Up For Our Monthly News Letter: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/mailinglist.phpStay Spooky.

We’re diving into the vault. In this special bonus episode, we are presenting raw, on-location interviews with Danny Gordon and Roger Hall, two men who experienced the infamous 1987 Wytheville, Virginia, UFO flap firsthand.These interviews were originally captured at a live UFO festival and have been unavailable to the public since being removed from our YouTube archives. Because these accounts are so rare, we felt it was vital to restore them for the podcast.Please note: As these were recorded in a busy, live festival environment, the audio quality is not studio-grade. While you will hear background noise, the historical value of their testimony remains unmatched. We invite you to listen closely to this piece of Appalachian paranormal history that was almost lost to time.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky.

In the late fall of 1987, the quiet town of Wytheville, Virginia, became the epicenter of one of the most intense and well-documented UFO flaps in American history. What began as a series of sightings by high-ranking local law enforcement quickly spiraled into a massive phenomenon involving thousands of eyewitness reports, structured craft maneuvers that defied physics, and even chilling encounters with the mysterious "Men in Black."Featured on the classic series Unsolved Mysteries, the 1987 Wytheville UFO wave remains a cornerstone of Ufology. But was it just a moment in time, or is the activity still happening? In this episode, we dive deep into the original police reports and the harrowing experiences of those who were there. Furthermore, we address the claims from modern residents who insist that the skies over Wythe County are far from empty. I’m sharing exclusive, chilling eyewitness accounts sent in by listeners—ranging from daylight sightings over Main Street to silent, high-speed maneuvers witnessed on dark country roads—proving that whatever appeared in 1987 may have never truly left.If you are researching the 1987 Wytheville UFO wave, looking for recent UFO sightings in Southwest Virginia, or simply love a high-strangeness tale from the Appalachian mountains, this episode is for you.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky.

Have you ever heard of a wereowl? In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we explore two unsettling encounters with tall, owl-like entities that witnesses describe as "night watchers."We start in the deep woods of Evarts, Kentucky, where a maintenance worker’s 2005 encounter with a six-foot-tall, feathered figure led to a chilling discovery about his own family’s history with these silent, forest-dwelling entities. We then jump to the Slatebelt region of Pennsylvania, near Bangor, where a recent report details a massive creature near an industrial quarry—a being that unfolded into human-like proportions before vanishing into the night. Could these sightings be linked? Join us as we examine the evidence and ask: what are these entities, and what are they watching for in the dark?Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.phpStay Spooky.

This week on Spooky Appalachia, we venture across the border into Ohio to investigate five of the most unsettling cryptids reported in the Buckeye State. We dive deep into the lore and documented sightings of these mysterious creatures:The Ohio Grass Man: Discover how this Bigfoot cousin builds huts and why its sightings often leave locals panicked.Charles Mill Lake Monster: Explore the legend of the 7-foot-tall, web-footed humanoid lurking in the reservoir.Orange Eyes: Learn about the massive, glowing-eyed beast that terrorized teenagers at Lovers' Lane and left a trail of local dread.The Melon Heads: Uncover the disturbing legend of Dr. Crowe’s experiments and the feral, large-headed creatures said to roam the woods near Kirtland.The Loveland Frogman: Revisit the classic reports, from the 1955 sighting involving a "sparking wand" to modern encounters during the height of the Pokémon Go craze.From police reports to chilling eye-witness accounts, we analyze these legendary local legends. Do you think Orange Eyes and the Charles Mill Lake Monster are the same entity? And what exactly is the story behind the Frogman's wand? Let us know your theories in the comments!Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.php Stay Spooky.

When the sun goes down in Appalachia, the atmosphere shifts—especially for those working the graveyard shift. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, we share two chilling, firsthand accounts sent in by listeners who realized they were far from alone during their nightly rounds.Story 1: The Haunted Concrete TunnelA detention officer in a small-town North Carolina jail experiences three deeply unsettling events that security cameras can't explain:The Mimic: While whistling to pass the time in an isolated, 250-foot hallway, something whistles the exact same melody right back at him—but the cameras show he is completely alone.The Catwalk Shadows: A fluid, pitch-black figure darts across the upper levels, leading to a veteran guard revealing the jail's worst-kept, negative-energy secret.The Intercom Phantom: The main gate intercom crackles to life with the sound of a woman's heavy, wet breathing and footsteps dragging across gravel... on a property made entirely of smooth pavement.Story 2: Chasing Roanoke’s Resident GhostA night shift hospital security guard in Roanoke, Virginia, details life with an incredibly distinct, glass-peeping spirit affectionately dubbed "Funky McNasty."The Spectral Peeping Tom: Known for watching staff through fire doors and smelling of wet cigars, sour sweat, and basement funk, this 1980s-clad spirit causes absolute chaos during a midnight police sweep.The Cadet's Chase: When a police team responds to an attempted break-in, a young trainee goes on a frantic pursuit of a man who disappears into a locked corner office, leaving the guard to realize she was trying to arrest a ghost.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.php Stay Spooky.

With UFOs and UAPs dominating the headlines lately, we’re heading deep into the hollows to explore what’s been hovering over our own backyard. In this episode of Spooky Appalachia, James and Jared share five chilling, first-hand accounts of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sent in by you—the listeners.From massive triangular crafts stalking muscle cars on the backroads of Virginia to "missing time" encounters on the Kentucky border, these stories prove that the Appalachian skies are just as mysterious as the woods beneath them.In this episode, we cover:The Troutville Triangle (1974): A terrifying high-speed chase on Route 11 where a craft the size of a football field followed a 1963 Oldsmobile.Watoga State Park Mystery (2023): A dark, windowed craft spotted in one of West Virginia’s most famous dark-sky locations.The Silver Being of the KY-VA Line: A hunter’s account of multi-colored lights, hours of missing time, and a chilling message from a tall, featureless visitor.The Alabama River Stalker: Two separate encounters on a remote dirt road involving a craft that mimicked every turn of a truck before vanishing at "warp speed."The Lowell, NC Hoverer: A quiet night in North Carolina turned unforgettable by a mysterious object in the late 2000s.Whether you're a long-time believer or a skeptic, these authentic accounts from the heart of Appalachia will have you looking at the stars a little differently tonight.Have your own story? Send it to us: https://www.spookyappalachia.com/submitastory.php Stay Spooky.