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 chair—just 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 explores strange tales of the American South, unearthing 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 you—just 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.
| Title | Date published | ||
| Where Mosquitoes Came From | 2025-12-03 | ||
| The Sheriff and the Loup Garou | 2025-11-18 | ||
| Why is a Jack-o-Lantern Named Jack? | 2025-11-18 | ||
| The Cow That Ate The Preacher | 2025-10-15 | ||
| Number Ninety | 2021-10-29 | ||
| The Moonlit Road, Part Three | 2021-10-29 | ||
| The Moonlit Road, Part Two | 2021-10-29 | ||
| The Moonlit Road, Part One | 2021-10-29 | ||
| The Nut Eating Devil | 2021-10-23 | ||
| Irwin Tarheel and the Fair Folk | 2018-03-28 | ||
| Railroad Bill | 2017-01-17 | ||
| The Spirit of Thomas Lester | 2016-10-19 | ||
| Tsali | 2016-03-12 | ||
| The Maco Light | 2016-01-06 | ||
| Mississippi Rose | 2015-10-21 | ||
| Chloe, The Slave Girl of Myrtles Plantation | 2015-10-09 | ||
| The Sausage Ghost | 2015-08-03 | ||
| Sop Doll | 2014-10-24 | ||
| Wait 'Til Jesse Comes | 2014-10-08 | ||
| Mama Coon Coon | 2014-09-19 |