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Creepalachia

J.D.

149 episodes

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Roughly 6,000 children are in foster care right now in West Virgini, a number that’s not getting smaller. This episode features a powerful and eye-opening conversation with three professionals from NECCO (Cyndie, Mindy, and Madison) two of whom are foster parents themselves. We dive into the root causes, broken systems, and the heartbreaking reality that in some counties, foster beds can be counted on your fingers. Learn more about NECCO at https://www.necco.org/. Do your own research! There...

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Roughly 6,000 children are in foster care right now in West Virgini, a number that’s not getting smaller. This episode features a powerful and eye-opening conversation with three professionals from NECCO (Cyndie, Mindy, and Madison) two of whom are foster parents themselves. We dive into the root causes, broken systems, and the heartbreaking reality that in some counties, foster beds can be counted on your fingers. Learn more about NECCO at https://www.necco.org/. Do your own research! There...

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The Failing Foster Care System in West Virginia | NECCO | 135

Roughly 6,000 children are in foster care right now in West Virgini, a number that’s not getting smaller. This episode features a powerful and eye-opening conversation with three professionals from NECCO (Cyndie, Mindy, and Madison) two of whom are foster parents themselves. We dive into the root causes, broken systems, and the heartbreaking reality that in some counties, foster beds can be counted on your fingers. Learn more about NECCO at https://www.necco.org/. Do your own research! There...

1 day ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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More Haunted History of Appalachia | Theresa Racer-Cheshire | 134

Spooky season is a year-round state of mind here, and we’re bringing it back in a big way. Theresa Racer-Cheshire returns to the studio to explore the eerie, the unexplained, and the historical roots of the paranormal in Appalachia. Whether you're chasing legends or preserving local lore, this episode is full of goosebumps and gratitude. Visit Theresa's blog here! https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/ #TheresasHauntedHistory #AppalachianGhostTours #Creepalachia #Paranor...

4 days ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Creepalachia

Western Virginia's Role in the American Revolution | Dr. Chuck Keeney | 133

Before the coal wars and before statehood, the mountains of Western Virginia were already shaping America’s identity. In this episode, Dr. Chuck Keeney joins us again, this time to unpack the other revolution: the one that birthed a nation. From frontier conflicts to forgotten figures, we dig into how the Revolution impacted this region and how that long road led to West Virginia’s birth in 1863. Purchase Dr. Charles Keeney's Book on the Mine Wars: https://shorturl.at/qUnC2 Listen to our Mi...

1 week ago

2 hours 2 minutes

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The History of Old Time Music | The Creepalachian Plucker Shuckers | 132

Introducing The Creepalachian Plucker Shuckers (Ryan Snuffer, Hunter Walker, and Louis Prichard)—an old-time music trio so good, you’ll forget your ham is burning in the oven. On Christmas Day 2025, we bring you a toe-tappin’, mic-droppin’, good-timin’ episode packed with deep Appalachian music knowledge and a full live performance right from the studio. This one’s a gift you didn’t know you needed but will be singing about until next Christmas. #CreepalachianPluckerShuckers #OldTimeMusic #L...

1 week ago

1 hour 10 minutes

Creepalachia

The Missing Sodder Children: Part One

#SodderChildren #MissingSince1945 Help us get a Sodder Children Memorial Garden in Fayetteville, West Virginia! SIGN the Petition: https://c.org/PHxHgqdqzb In this chilling first episode, we dive into the haunting story that has puzzled Appalachia and true crime circles for nearly 80 years, the disappearance of the Sodder children from Fayetteville, West Virginia. We begin by getting to know the Sodder family: George and Jennie, two Italian immigrants who built a life, a business, and a home...

1 week ago

45 minutes

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The Appalachian Tombstone Industry | Egnor Monuments | 131

This one’s for all the graveyard wanderers and tombstone talkers out there. Gordie Roop, Robin, Tracy, and special guest Boogie stopped by to share the fascinating (and surprisingly funny) world of West Virginia’s monument and cemetery culture. With stories from Egnor Monuments and decades of cemetery exploration under their belts, this episode is truly one-of-a-kind. #EgnorMonuments #AppalachianStories #GraveyardTales #CemeteryCulture #BoogieKnows #WestVirginiaHistory #TombstoneTalk #Funera...

1 week ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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Life, Music, and The Voice | Makenzie Phipps | 130

Makenzie Phipps joined me in the studio to talk about her small-town upbringing in Bluefield, Virginia, her deep faith, and how music became a powerful force in her life. She shared what it was like stepping onto The Voice stage and having Snoop Dogg turn his chair—yes, that Snoop. Humble, kind, and wildly talented, Makenzie played a couple tunes that gave me chills, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story. Follow her career at https://www.makenziephipps.com/ #MakenziePhipps #TheVoic...

1 week ago

59 minutes

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What Happened to Lindsay Gale Hawkins? | Spencer Hawkins | 129

Lindsay Gale Hawkins vanished in 2021 after a mysterious fire consumed the home she was staying in, deep in rural Ottawa, West Virginia. Her brother Spencer has never stopped looking, holding onto hope and sharing every heartbreaking detail of her disappearance during this powerful studio interview. With a $5,000 reward now on the table, we hope someone will come forward and finally help bring Lindsay home. Email any tips you may have to Creepalachia@gmail.com #JusticeForLindsay #FindLindsa...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Adult Drug Court in West Virginia | Lakie, Jimmy, and Waneta | 128

Recovery doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer, and in this powerful new episode, we explore how Drug Court in West Virginia is changing lives. I’m honored to sit down with ADC Probation Officer Lakie Delida, Jimmy Ward from Recovery Point, and Waneta Cunningham, each of whom shares their deeply personal journey through addiction, justice, and healing. These stories are raw, real, and full of hope, and they might just save a life. If you need resources for revocery in West Virginia visit h...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Insane Medical Stories from an Appalachian Nurse | Sarah Barnett | 127

Love our medical professional episodes? You won’t want to miss this one. Super experienced and hilarious Nurse Sarah Barnett is in the studio sharing some absolutely insane and creepy stories from the world of professional healthcare, including one involving a bicycle pump. 🤦🏻‍♂️ #Creepalachia #MedicalStories #NurseLife #HealthcareWorkers #HospitalStories #MedicalProfessionals #CreepyStories #FunnyStories #PodcastEpisode #StayTuned #BehindTheScenes #RealStories #healthcarehumor If you...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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The Forgotten Nitro Tire Fire

Few people remember when a massive tire fire burned in Nitro, West Virginia, filling the air with thick black smoke and raising serious concerns about health, safety, and the environment. This video revisits what happened, why it was allowed to smolder for so long, and how the incident quietly faded from public memory. Written and Fact-Checked by Cindi Atkins Edited by Mark Totten #NitroWV #TireFire #Creepalachia #ForgottenHistory #WVHistory #EnvironmentalDisaster #KanawhaValley #Appalachia...

3 weeks ago

19 minutes

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More Jaw Dropping Creepy Locations | Appalachian Ghost Tours | 126

Appalachian Ghost Tours returns for another spine-tingling deep dive into West Virginia’s creepiest locations. Pam and Skye join me in the studio to explore the hair-raising hauntings and eerie folklore behind some of the Mountain State’s most notorious paranormal hot spots—with just the right amount of history to ground the goosebumps. If you're a fan of ghost stories, graveyards, and haunted lore, this one’s for you. #AppalachianGhostTours #Creepalachia #HauntedWestVirginia #WVGhosts #Para...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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I Was an Alcoholic at 13 Years Old | Logan Terry | 125

This effort keeps blessing me with some of the most inspiring and powerful stories I’ve ever heard. As you know, we talk about addiction all the time, but we also talk to the people who are living in the solution. Logan Terry started drinking at 13, slipped into opioids, and eventually into heroin. I asked him, “Have you ever been narcanned?” and he said, “Yeah, a few times. But the actual medicine is naloxone — Narcan is just the brand.” 🤯 I learn something new every day. That’s how open a...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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I Bank Deposited Meth in Ohio | Jason Smith | 124

Jason Smith sits down to talk openly about the day he accidentally sent meth through a bank drive-through in Ohio, a mistake that made national headlines and flipped his life upside down. #JasonSmith #Accountability #Creepalachia #RedemptionStory #RecoveryIsPossible #TakingResponsibility #WVStories #LifeChangingMoments #HonestConversation #SecondChances Like this video, subscribe to Creepalachia, and comment your experience below! Review the Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Follow Ou...

3 weeks ago

58 minutes

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My Childhood in a Haunted Hotel | Linda Nichols | 123

Linda Nichols is a lovely small-town radio talent with a big-time ghost story past. From her days growing up in a haunted motel to spinning country hits on C98 The Bull, her life has been anything but ordinary. We talk paranormal, passion for radio, and the power of Appalachian storytelling in this eerie and entertaining episode. Listen to Linda LIVE on https://c98.com/ #Creepalachia #LindaNichols #HauntedMotel #AppalachianGhostStories #RadioLife #C98TheBull #WVHauntings #ParanormalPodcast ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Appalachian Poetry & Edgar Allan Poe | Amber Koch | 122

Did you know Edgar Allan Poe once suggested that the United States be renamed Appalachia? While we may not agree with all his ideas (and potential future crimes), that one hits home. Amber Koch joins us in the studio to break down Poe’s influence, his bizarre life, and how she’s channeling his spirit into her upcoming poetry collection Appalachian Gothic. Amber’s book reimagines Poe in haunting, poetic tales rooted in West Virginia’s backwoods and history. She even treats us to a live readin...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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We Play the Video Game "D" | Tyler Evans | 121

What happens when a guy from Logan County, West Virginia brings his retro gaming YouTube channel to the Creepalachia studio? You get a hilarious, unscripted ride as Tyler Evans from Generation Gap Gaming plays the cult classic 1995 horror game “D” while we crack jokes, talk Appalachian life, and try to escape a castle without dying. It's part gaming stream, part podcast chaos, and 100% something new for the show. #Creepalachia #GenerationGapGaming #RetroGaming #LoganCountyWV #AppalachianGame...

1 month ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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Jeffrey Crawford: The Missing and The Accused

Jeffrey Crawford vanished under circumstances that left his family and community desperate for answers, with more questions than facts to hold onto. This video breaks down what is known, what is still unclear, and why Jeffrey’s case deserves renewed attention. Written and Fact-Checked by Alex Paul Edited by Mark Totten #JeffreyCrawford #MissingPerson #Creepalachia #UnsolvedCase #WVMissing #BringThemHome #AppalachianStories #TrueCrime #WhereIsJeffrey #NotForgotten #JusticeForTheMissing ...

1 month ago

35 minutes

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A Turkey Calling National Champion | Chris Walls | 120

Get ready, turkey lovers and Bigfoot believers, we’ve got it all in this one. Turkey call champion Chris Walls from McDowell County, West Virginia breaks down every type of turkey call ever made, then listens to the legendary Sierra Sounds Bigfoot recording and gives us his unfiltered take. Field dressing, mating calls, hunting rituals, and the mysterious howls of the woods collide in this wild 90-minute ride. Join his Facebook Group Sound File Central here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1...

1 month ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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President Clinton Pardoned Me in West Virginia | Loretta Liegel | 119

Appalachia’s storylines stretch far beyond the hills—and sometimes, all the way to the White House. In this jaw-dropping Thanksgiving special, Loretta Liegel shares her powerful journey from incarceration to a Presidential pardon by Bill Clinton. It’s a raw and redemptive ride through faith, federal trials, and finding your voice—plus, she read my palm (not in this episode) and somehow nailed it. Loretta Liegel's Links: 📚 Book: https://www.amazon.com/GOD-LOVE-Life-Beyond-Bars-ebook/dp/...

1 month ago

1 hour 25 minutes