Episode 98: Generation of Vipers
4/30/202645 min
In these mountains, there is more than one royal family.
CW: Discussion of murder of family members, death post-childbirth; monster noises, train sounds, occult practices, and ritual self harm.
Written by Steve Shell and Cam Collins
Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell
Narrated and performed by Steve Shell
Sound design by Steve Shell
The voice of Rachel Harlowe: Sarah Doreen
The voice of Haman Locke: Alex McDonald Villarreal
The voice of the Railroad Man: Yuri Lowenthal
Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Where the Light Don’t Reach Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood
Outro music: “Asheville Junction” performed by Brother Landon Blood
Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.
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First 90 secondsSteve Shell· Host0:01
Well, hey there, family. If you love Old Gods of Appalachia or wanna help us keep the home fires burning, but maybe aren't comfortable with the monthly commitment, well, you can still support us via the ACast Supporter feature. No gift too large, no gift too small. Just click on the link in the show description, and you too can toss your tithe in the collection plate. Feel free to go ahead and do that right about now. Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror anthology podcast, and therefore may contain material not suitable for all audiences, so listener discretion is advised. [gentle music] Lexington, Kentucky, 1951. Rain fell in sheets and swept through the gutters as a yellow Dodge with black and white checkered stripes pulled to a stop outside Lexington Union Station. The cab driver glanced back at his passenger in the rear view mirror as she fished around in her pocketbook. She was a skinny little thing. He always said he liked them with a little more meat on the bone, but pretty. Her hair was black as a raven's