Digest

This podcast episode delves into Appalachian folklore, featuring listener-submitted stories about paranormal encounters and cryptids. Listeners share tales of a large, bloody creature, a "not-deer," and a terrifying encounter with a giant white clawed creature. The episode also explores the legend of Mrs. Creekfield, with varying accounts of her death and the potential hiding of gold. One listener recounts a modern-day experience where their Kindle unexpectedly played a song seemingly connected to the legend. The podcast also includes discussions of the "Pooniverse," a new horror movie universe based on children's stories, and features several advertisements for various products. The episode concludes with announcements and a call to action for listeners to submit their own stories.

Outlines

00:01:22

Listener Stories: Appalachian Encounters

The hosts begin reading listener-submitted stories focusing on Appalachian legends and paranormal experiences. The first story details an encounter with a large, bloody creature.

00:05:18

Eva's Appalachian Tale

A listener shares a story about a local tradition of leaving the last bite of food uneaten, possibly linked to Appalachian mining history or personal quirks.

00:07:07

Giant White Creature Sighting

A listener recounts a terrifying encounter with a large, white, clawed creature covered in blood in a field late at night while eight months pregnant with twins.

00:11:36

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00:12:52

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00:14:23

More Not-Deer Stories

More listener stories about the "not-deer" phenomenon are shared, with discussions about its appearance and possible explanations.

00:19:38

Pooniverse Horror Movie Discussion

The hosts discuss the "Pooniverse," a new horror movie universe based on characters from children's stories, including "Bambi the Reckoning" and Winnie the Pooh.

00:43:36

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00:45:04

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00:46:25

The Legend of the Creek Field Woman

A listener shares a story about the Creek Field Woman, an Appalachian legend who haunts a local valley.

00:50:37

The Legend of Mrs. Creekfield

The episode begins with a discussion of the various versions of the legend of Mrs. Creekfield, a woman who lived in Appalachia during the Civil War. Different accounts detail her death at the hands of soldiers or her own actions.

00:51:46

A Modern-Day Encounter

The storyteller recounts a personal experience where their Kindle unexpectedly played a song, "Gold on the Ceiling," seemingly connected to the legend of Mrs. Creekfield and a theory about hidden gold. The song's lyrics and the timing of the event are highlighted.

00:56:17

Podcast Announcements and Closing

The hosts conclude the episode with announcements about their podcast, including a call to action to submit stories, information about Patreon, and upcoming live appearances.

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Q&A

• What is the "not-deer" and why is it significant in Appalachian folklore?

  The "not-deer" is a cryptid resembling a deer but exhibiting strange behavior and features. Its significance lies in its embodiment of the unexplained and unsettling aspects of Appalachian folklore.

• What are the different versions of the Mrs. Creekfield legend?

  Some versions say soldiers murdered her during the Civil War for refusing to reveal hidden gold. Others claim she killed her husband and children.

• How does the storyteller's personal experience connect to the Mrs. Creekfield legend?

  The storyteller's Kindle inexplicably played a song with lyrics referencing "gold on the ceiling," a detail related to a theory about where Mrs. Creekfield hid her gold.

• How do listener stories contribute to the podcast's content and appeal?

  Listener stories provide firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences and local legends, enriching the podcast with authentic narratives and diverse perspectives on Appalachian folklore.

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