Octoberpod AM

Ghosts & Haunts of Untamed America

Octoberpod AM

Show Notes

The American landscape is rich with geographic, cultural, historical, and paranormal diversity. Explore the dark corners of untamed American landscapes on this edition of Octoberpod AM classic horror podcast with guest contributors Nikki Young (Serial Napper), Whitney Zahar, & Paige Elmore (The Pop Culture Diary, Reverie True Crime) Your horror host Edward October will be your guide on a tour of America's ghostly history with 2 tales of ghosts and spooks set against haunting landscapes.

First up: A tale of ghosts & psychic siblings in The Great Dismal Swamp. Then, Edward October shares some made-for-TV movie terrors. Plus: A classic ghost story of the American frontier from the pen of Ambrose Bierce. Featuring special guests Nikki Young (creator/host Serial Napper podcast), Whitney Zahar (author/podcaster), and Paige Elmore (creator/host of the podcasts Reverie True Crime & The Pop Culture Diary)

Saddle up! Because we're serving up harrowing historical haunts from the swamps of Virginia, to the deserts of the American Southwest, to the hills and frontier towns of 'Old Missoura' with side portions of monsters, werewolves, and vampires on this edition of Octoberpod AM: the retro horror podcast for bold individualists.

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