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MountainLore

MountainLore

Steve Gilly, Gena Gilly

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Welcome to MountainLore, bringing you Appalachia's rich tradition of folk tales, ghostly whispers, and bewitching legends. Join us as we tell the timeless tales passed down through generations. From chilling encounters with restless spirits to the lore of cunning folk and mysterious witches, each episode of MountainLore invites you to lose yourself in the magic and mystery of Appalachia's captivating storytelling tradition. Tune in, and let the mountains whisper their secrets.
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Top 10 MountainLore Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best MountainLore episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to MountainLore for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite MountainLore episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

MountainLore - Witch Anna

Witch Anna

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01/16/20 • 9 min

Shortly after the turn of the 20th century a woman named Anna immigrated from Poland to the West Virginia coalfields, along with many of her countrymen, who were looking for work in the mines.  Anna was different, as we’ll tell you on today’s podcast episode. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast on Apple Podcasts, …
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MountainLore - The Witch And The Gristmill
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10/13/21 • 15 min

A life-long bachelor suddenly married a stunningly beautiful woman, much to the surprise of his friends.  Rather than a stroke of good luck, this marriage eventually led to tragedy for the man and for his milling business.   Today we tell that tale. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, …
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MountainLore - The Tablecloth, The Donkey And The Club
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02/11/21 • 8 min

Time for another Jack tale!  In this one lazy old Jack meets a mysterious old woman who gives him three amazing gifts, if only he can keep from losing them! The MountainLore podcast is available at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, and more. Sweet dreams, podcast listeners… Subscribe at Apple Podcasts.
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MountainLore - The Fiddler of Peter’s Cave
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01/21/21 • 7 min

It’s said that if you enter one particular cave near Dungannon, Virginia, you’ll hear the most beautiful fiddle music in the world. In this week’s episode we tell you that tale. The MountainLore podcast is available on fine podcast apps like these: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, RadioPublic, PlayerFM, Deezer, IHeart Radio, TuneIn, or on our …
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MountainLore - The Ice Man/The Stone Man
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01/14/21 • 10 min

The Cherokee told many stories about nature and the forces behind it.  Today we share two of those tales with you, one about how a man from the icy north controls the weather and the other about how a stone-armored monster is controlled in a most unique way.   The audio version of the MountainLore podcast …
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MountainLore - The Headless Hobo

The Headless Hobo

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12/31/20 • 8 min

There’s a tale they tell around Bristol Tennessee/Virginia about a homeless wanderer who, back in the Depression, came by a young widow’s house looking for some food. There’s more to this story, though, so come on in and listen… You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast for free at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, …
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MountainLore - The Ghostly Voices of Roan Mountain
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11/12/20 • 10 min

Roan Mountain is one of the taller peaks on the Tennessee/North Carolina border.  The winds at the top blow almost constantly.  And, whether its the wind or whether its ghosts or demons, as some folks say, when you travel to the top you are likely to hear voices all around you.  Today we tell the …
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MountainLore - Losing Your Head

Losing Your Head

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10/04/20 • 12 min

It’s October and Halloween will be here before you know it.  To get in the spirit of Halloween, Gena and Steve are back with not one but three tales of ghosts that have lost their heads and are doomed to roam the hills forever.   You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, …
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MountainLore - The Prophet Of Oak Ridge
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02/27/20 • 6 min

Back at the turn of the 20th century lived a man in East Tennessee to whom God revealed visions of the future.  Most folks called him crazy…until 1945.  Today we tell a tale that’s part history and part folklore, the story of John Hendrix. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, …
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MountainLore - The Haunted Pines

The Haunted Pines

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06/11/24 • 9 min

This week we tell the strange tale of Silas McKean, a young man whose life took an extraordinary turn when he encountered a radiant ball of light between two ancient pine trees. This supernatural encounter led to, of all things, a profound relationship that transcended the mortal realm and changed Silas’ life forever.
Join us as we tell the poignant story of Silas and Alice, a love that defied the boundaries of life and death. Listen now on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, or on your favorite podcast app.
Sweet dreams, podcast listeners...
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FAQ

How many episodes does MountainLore have?

MountainLore currently has 227 episodes available.

What topics does MountainLore cover?

The podcast is about Fiction, Society & Culture, Drama and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on MountainLore?

The episode title 'The Witch And The Gristmill' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on MountainLore?

The average episode length on MountainLore is 9 minutes.

How often are episodes of MountainLore released?

Episodes of MountainLore are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of MountainLore?

The first episode of MountainLore was released on Jan 11, 2019.

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