Arcane Carolinas
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsFrom mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!
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AC 00110 - Arcane Destinations - Robert the Doll
June 30, 2024 19:45 - 43 minutes - 60 MBMichael here! I have no idea how to introduce this episode, honestly, because every time we say anything even remotely snarky about this episode's subject some piece of technology fails us: we had microphones go out in the middle of recording, our hosting provider ate the episode when it was supposed to go out, and even so small a thing as trying to add episode artwork caused me to lose the draft seconds before I would have clicked "publish." That said, I invite you to join us Charlie does a...
AC 00109 - Arcane Destinations - Alabama's Bear Creek Swamp
June 02, 2024 20:02 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBHitch up your waders and fetch your log-pokin' stick, as ride along as Charlie and Michael talk about Alabama's Bear Creek Swamp! Do you like ghosts? Do you like creepy dolls? Do you like finding horrible things? Then this is the place for you! Bear Creek Swamp has anything you could want, and plenty you might not! Tally Johnson's Books: Ghosts of the South Carolina Midlands Creek Walking Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry Upcoming Live Appearances: ConGregate 10 - Michael solo ...
AC 00108 - A Vampire Nest in The Queen City
April 28, 2024 18:42 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBGrab your stakes and garlic necklaces and come along as Michael and Charlie dig into the history and lore of a Charlotte neighborhood where it was said for many years a particular place only came alive at night! Upcoming Live Appearances: Black Mountain Public Library - Michael solo (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC) Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC) ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conferen...
AC 00107 - The Ghost Rider of Hopewell Presbyterian Church
April 07, 2024 17:14 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBJoin Michael and Charlie as they take a deep dive into a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War and the restless riding spirit who lingers from it still! Upcoming Live Appearances: Black Mountain Public Library - Michael solo (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC) Carolina Fear Fest - Michael solo (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC) ConGregate 10 - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) SAGA Professional Genre Writing Conference - Michael solo (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) ...
AC 00106 - Bigfoot Sightings & Museum of the Bizarre - Case Files for March 2024
March 16, 2024 18:40 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBJoin Charlie and two very special guests to hear tales of Bigfoot encounters in the Piedmont and learn about the Museum of the Bizarre in Wilmington, NC, from Eric Odditorium! Upcoming Live Appearances: HWA NC Book Reading - Quail Ridge Books (March 26th - Raleigh, NC) Black Mountain Public Library (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC) Carolina Fear Fest (May 24th-26th - Raleigh, NC) ConGregate 10 (July 12-14, 2024 - Winston-Salem, NC) Arcana Durham (September 26th - Durham, NC) Links: ...
AC 00105 - Poogan's Porch of Charleston SC
March 10, 2024 18:24 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBCharleston, SC, has a reputation as a haunted city with a long and complex past. But what about newer, more contemporary sites? Can't they have ghosts, too? Pull a chair up to the table and join Charlie, Michael, and friend of the show Kevin as we dig in to the history and lore around one of the city's most famous restaurants! Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Appearances: Black Mountain Public Library (May 8th - Black Mountain, NC) Carolina Fe...
AC 00104 - Arcane Destinations - The Bell Witch
February 04, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThe Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee, is one of the most adapted, sprawling, and elaborated upon legends in the entire catalogue of paranormal events in United States history. But which parts of it are verifiably real, and which parts of it are simply too much to believe? Go spelunking with Charlie and Michael as they argue with the disembodied voice of history to find out more about this world-famous case! Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Appearan...
AC 00103 - Appalachian Folk Magic & Traditional Remedies
January 03, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBJoin Michael and Charlie for a discussion of everything from dowsing for water to plugging a tree as they dive into Appalachian folk magic and traditional remedies! Don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Links: The Lumberton Report (arcanecarolinas.com) American Society of Dowsers (dowsers.org) Appalachian Dowsers (appalachiandowsers.org) NorthCarolinaGhosts.com Follow us! Arcane Caroli...
AC 00102 - The Woman in White, Giant Bones, and Phoebe Ward, Witch - Live from Arcana 2023
December 17, 2023 20:41 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBJoin Charlie, Michael, and a bunch of awesome people at Arcana in Durham, NC, for three tales: a ghost taunting the living on a stormy night; a rail project unearthing ancient history; and the death and resurrection of a rural community's resident witch! Published early by request, this live recording was the 2023 Spooky Season Kickoff from September, 2023. Have a safe, happy, and spooky holiday season! Links: Meherrin Nation (meherrinnation.org) NCSSM (www.ncssm.edu) Upcoming Live ...
AC 00101 - Halloween Hangover - Charlie's Ghost Taxonomies 101
November 16, 2023 23:20 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBEase into the post-Halloween season by joining Charlie and Michael for a casual discussion of various types of ghosts and past episodes we've done about some of them! Links: Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry (Amazon.com) Sea Island Spirits (YouTube) WRAL Voters' Choice Awards (wral.com) Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on...
AC 00100 - Arcane Carolinas' 100th Episode Extravaganza!
October 31, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBWoohoo! An even 100 episodes! Join Charlie and Michael as they give updates on some previous episodes, their spouses join them for listener Q&A, and we hear some voicemails from friends. Now on to the next 100! Links: Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) (external site) Tally Johnson's books & info (Amazon) Alexandra Christian's books & info (Amazon) Strange Animals Podcast (external site) Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas...
AC 00099 - George Washington Slayed Here + Reasonable Ghosts - Live from ConGregate 2023
October 25, 2023 22:59 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBDid you know George Washington received a personal tour of Old Salem during his second term--and that doing so was politically controversial? Even more controversial is the possibility he encountered supernatural doom while there! PLUS, Michael and Charlie run a bracket to see who's the winner of Reasonable Ghosts! This episode was recorded live at ConGregate in July, 2023! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arca...
AC 00098 - Close Encounters of the Robeson County Kind - Live from ConCarolinas 2023
October 15, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBUFOs have been in headlines this year, but it certainly isn't the first time. Join us for a deep-dive discussion of a major UFO flap in Robeson County, NC, nearly a half-century ago! Upcoming Live Appearances: Ret-Con 2024 (March 1-3, 2024 - Cary, NC) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! [email protected]
AC 00097 - Arcane Destinations: Virginia - Undead of Richmond, Spooky Stories from the Virginia Capitol, and The Bunny Man - GalaxyCon Richmond 2023
October 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBJoin us for a trio of tales! First, sit down with us live at GalaxyCon Richmond from spring of 2023 and hear the story of Richmond's most famous undead. Then, we have a talk with friend of the show Jerry Chandler as he tells us spooky stories about the Virginia State Capitol complex and surrounding areas. Then we cap off this super-sized episode with a second recording from GalaxyCon talking about a hare-raising local legend from Fairfax, VA. Enjoy! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up A...
AC 00096 - The Ghost (or Ghosts) of Lees-McRae College
October 04, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBLees-McRae College is an institution of higher learning in the highest-elevation county seat in the eastern United States. Join Charlie and Michael for a look at the ghost (or ghosts) haunting their dorms, archives, and graveyard! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! AWARD NOMINATIONS: WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8) Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to no...
AC 00095 - Spooky Stories Live at Carolina Fear Fest 2023
October 01, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBJoin Charlie as he chats with show guests, vendors, and attendees at Carolina Fear Fest about their favorite local legends and spooky stories! Links to Wild Animal Encounters, The Spooky Twins, and Acme Comics below! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! AWARD NOMINATIONS: WRAL Voter's Choice Award Nominations (open through October 8) Go to https://bit.ly/WRAL2023AC, then choose "Professional and Entertainment," then "Podcast" to nominate Arcane ...
AC 00094 - The Grey Lady of South Carolina (and Various Other Places)
September 27, 2023 20:19 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MBIn past Spooky Seasons we've talked about two different versions of the Grey Man in South Carolina, but what about the Grey Lady? And is she the Grey Lady of South Carolina or of North Carolina? Or Virginia? Or New York? Join Charlie and Michael for a historical deep dive that turns into a series of ghostly legends and haunting tales, with everything from tragedy to political scandal to pirates on land *and* sea! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! ...
AC 00093 - Satan's Bridge & Hell's Gate Cemetery - Live from Carolina Fear Fest 2023
September 20, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBMichael and Charlie sit down with a fun, friendly crowd at Carolina Fear Fest--and a few (literal) horror clowns--to talk about two legends of decidedly Luciferian origin: Satan's Bridge in NC and Hell's Gate Cemetery in SC! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas o...
AC 00092 - The Actual Busters of Ghosts - Live at Ret-Con 2023
September 17, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBDid you know one of the Ghostbusters is an actual follower of mediumistic practices and beliefs? Join Charlie and Michael at Ret-Con 2023 for an early-morning, coffee-sloshing panel about the actual buster of ghosts! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr...
AC 00091 - Boojums and Wolfenannies - Live from Ret-Con 2023
September 13, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBJoin Michael and Charlie at Ret-Con 2023 for a live episode about the story of the Boojum, wolfenannies, and how and why some legends come into existence! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! [email protected]
AC 00090 - Telling Stories with Tally Johnson - Live at Ret-Con 2023
September 10, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBCharlie and Michael welcome their good friend Tally Johnson back to the show as we hang out and tell stories in front of a live audience at Ret-Con 2023! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! [email protected]
AC 00089 - Hexes, Snakehandlers, and Haunted Woods - Last Year's Spooky Season Kickoff at Arcana in Durham NC
September 06, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBDurham, NC, has a rich history, including some highly unusual accusations and practices! Join Charlie, Michael, and a super-fun crowd at Arcana in Durham, NC, for last year's spooky season kickoff! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out now! Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Tumblr Contact us! arc...
AC 00088 - The Land's End Light
September 03, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBSt. Helena Island in South Carolina is home to a rich history encompassing many peoples and cultures--and one of the best-known and most reliable ghost light phenomena anywhere in the Carolinas! Join Charlie and Michael as we dig into what this one could be: ghosts, swamp gas, or something even stranger? EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to pick up Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, out today! Links: Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1 (Amazon.com) North Carolina Ghost Lights & Legends (Amazon.com) Penn...
AC 00087 - Henry Berry Lowry, Robin Hood of the Swamp
August 16, 2023 12:51 - 1 hour - 156 MBHenry Berry Lowry is a hero of the Lumbee people and was the center of massive media attention in the years after the Civil War. How did The Lowry War get its start and what makes him so compelling to us still? This story may start with two pigs, but it wends its way through history class, political gridlock, jailbreaks, and the "Lost" Colony! Join Charlie and Michael for a history deep dive! EXTRA SPECIAL: don't forget to preorder Arcane Carolinas: Volume 1, coming out on September 1st! ...
AC 00086 - The Price-Gause House of Wilmington
June 04, 2023 16:30 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBA certain 19th century mansion in Wilmington has a haunted history, with legends abounding of desperate pleas etched in ice on winter nights and ghost tour participants being left frightened for their lives. But what does history have to say about one of Wilmington's haunted destinations? Upcoming Live Recordings: ConGregate 9 (Winston-Salem, NC, July 14-16, 2023) Arcana (Durham, NC, September 28, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook...
AC 00085 - Bottle Trees
May 01, 2023 21:48 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBYou've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decorations" with a magical kick! CAROLINA FEAR FEST DISCOUNT! Use code "ArcaneCFF" at checkout for a discount on weekend passes! Links: Places for ...
AC 00084 - AC Case Files - Carolina Fear Fest 2023 and Winston-Salem Paranormal Society
April 09, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBJoin Michael and Charlie as they interview Stephanie Freas from Carolina Fear Fest and Tonya Denny from Winston-Salem Paranormal Society about a boatload of cool stuff to do in the Carolinas! Links: Carolina Fear Fest - use code ArcaneCFF for a discount on weekend passes! (external site) Winston-Salem Paranormal Society (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings Carolina Fear Fest (May 26-28th, 2023 - Raleigh, NC) ConCarolinas (June 2nd-4th, 2023 - Charlotte, NC) ConGregate (Jul...
AC 00083 - The Siren of the French Broad River
March 27, 2023 15:50 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBJoin Charlie and Michael as they discuss a very old--perhaps even ancient--tale of a grim and inviting spirit said to reside in the depths of the French Broad River in the mountains of Western North Carolina! Also, if you're going to Carolina Fear Fest, discount code "ArcaneCFF" is good for 10% off weekend passes through May 5th, 2023. Suicide Prevention & Crisis Information: If you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis, call or text 988 (United States) to be connect...
AC 00082 - Robert Smalls, Civil War Hero
February 26, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBJoin Michael and Charlie as they discuss the daring and adventurous life and career of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero from Beaufort, SC, whose public service continued for decades after the war and whose work still benefits students and residents of South Carolina to this day! Links: The Audacity of Robert Smalls - TEDx Talk by Michael B. Moore (YouTube.com) Harper's Weekly story from June 14, 1862 (iowaculture.gov) The Escape of Robert Smalls - illustrated children's book (Amazon.c...
AC 00081 - Our Suddenly Crowded Skies
February 18, 2023 23:25 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBJoin Charlie and Michael for a timeline and discussion of the recent and very public experiences with balloons, UFOs/UAPs, and the US military. AC doesn't normally take on the news, but who could say no to stories like this? Links in the show notes for earlier episodes on related topics! Links: AC 00015: To the Skies! AC 00034: Strange Skies Over Chimney Rock! AC 00048: The Carolinas' UFO Landing Pad US Representative Jeff Jackson's (NC-14) post about recent UAP shoot-downs US Re...
AC 00080 - Stagecoach Rock
January 29, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBJoin Charlie and Michael for a deeper dive into the history and legends behind Stagecoach Rock, subject of our very first livestream in 2021! Links: "Historic Mebane Rock Will Not Be Destroyed as Housing Development Is Built" (Chapelboro.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagra...
AC 00079 - The Raleigh Weather Dome
January 11, 2023 16:32 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBDoes Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have a giant forcefield to keep it from snowing there? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and wide-ranging discussion of an urban legend about a natural phenomenon, plus delicious chicken sandwiches! Links: QuickBait: The Raleigh Weather Dome (IndyWeek.com) WRAL's Greg Fishel getting asked about the Raleigh Weather Dome (Twitter) Photos of the 1988 Raleigh tornado's aftermath (WRAL) Photos of the 1989 downing of two WRAL towers by ...
AC 00078 - Winter Wondercast 2022 (Audio Version)
December 22, 2022 01:26 - 52 minutes - 72 MBJoin Charlie and Michael in Charlie's garage to discuss holiday monsters and ghosts, plus a visit from our friend Tally Johnson! This is the audio track from our Winter Wondercast video posted on YouTube. Happy holidays, and we'll see y'all in 2023! Links: Arcane Carolinas Winter Wondercast 2022 (YouTube) Tally Johnson (Amazon.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Mont...
AC 00077 - AC Case Files - Abbeville Upstate Spirits Conference - Mary Deese Hampton - Bishop James Long - Rick Hayes
December 05, 2022 14:45 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoin Charlie and Jessie as they interview three of the guests from the Upstate Spirits Conference in Abbeville, SC, in October of 2022: Mary Deese Hampton, Bishop James Long, and Rick Hayes! Links: Mary Deese Hampton (IMDB.com) Bishop James Long (external site) Rick Hayes (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - March 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Ca...
AC 00076 - Upstate Spirits Conference - Burt-Stark Mansion - Carolina Ghost Whisperers - Stokes Paranormal Investigations
November 24, 2022 19:39 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBJoin Charlie and guest host Jessie as they discuss stone tape theory, the Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville's historical significance, and interview two paranormal investigations groups: Carolina Ghost Whisperers and Stokes Paranormal Investigations! Links: Burt-Stark Mansion (external site) The Belmont Inn (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane C...
AC 00075 - The Maco Light
October 30, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBJoin Michael and Charlie for a stroll down the train tracks of history and legend as we explore the oft-requested tale of a railroad man whose ghost stalks the night! Links: Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards Curious Tales from Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear by Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. (Goodreads) Myths and Mysteries of North Carolina by Sara Pitzer (Goodreads) Outer Banks Mysteries & Seaside Stories by Charles Whedbee (Goodreads) NC HAGS' video from 2007 (You...
AC 00074 - Arcane Destinations - New Orleans
October 23, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBJoin Michael and Charlie for an Arcane Destinations tour of the bayou and visit with two legends local to New Orleans: the Grunch, and the Rougarou! Links: Vote for us in the WRAL Viewers' Choice Awards Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana Monsters of the Gevaudan by Jay M. Smith (Goodreads) Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane...
AC 00073 - Boo Hags & Boo Daddies
October 16, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBMichael and Charlie take a deep dive into the history of the Gullah people and legends of the Boo Hag (and the Boo Daddy), a witch-like figure who drains her victims of their life force in their sleep. This episode also features a reading by special guest Dr. Lisa Hammond! Links: South Carolina Folk Tales (State Library of NC) The Language You Cry In (IMDB.com) "Wards for the Boo Hag" in The South Carolina Review, Spring 2006 (Clemson University) Dr. Lisa Hammond's poetry and schol...
AC 00072 - Two Tales of Poltergeists - GalaxyCon Raleigh 2022
October 12, 2022 16:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBJoin Charlie and Michael for two tales of paranormal activity: one hailing from Bladenboro, home to the Vampire Beast, and one told directly by the experiencer, a closely trusted source! Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carol...
AC 00071 - Delaware - Arcane Destinations
October 09, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBCharlie and Michael welcome Kevin, friend of the show and Delaware resident, to discuss spooky and interesting places in that state as well as some distressing moments from its history! Links: Golden Fleece Tavern (external site) Frightland (flashing lights, external site) Cannonball House (external site) Lewes Ferry Terminal (Google Maps) Delmarva Historic Haunts (Facebook) Michael + Bunnie Batts (YouTube) Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(D...
AC 00070 - A Trio of Raleigh Hauntings - GalaxyCon Raleigh 2022
October 05, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBJoin Charlie and Michael in front of an enormous conference room filled with GalaxyCon Raleigh attendees as we discuss three haunts from Raleigh, NC, and take questions live! Links: Nerds Adulting (Twitter) North Carolina Ghosts (external site) GalaxyCon Raleigh (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7th-9th) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 7th-9th) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) ...
AC 00069 - Witch Ann of Wildcat Spur
October 02, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBLocal legend in Polk County, NC, tells of a woman on a remote peak who became a witch and terrorized the countryside--or was she simply defending herself using the tools she had available? Join Charlie and Michael for a deep dive into two very different versions of one fascinating tale! Links: Witch Ann (Goodreads) Polk County Historical Association Polk County Public Libraries Wildcat Spur (PeakVisor) Barbara Powers: Witch or Myth? Upcoming Live Recordings & Appearances: Splat...
AC 00068 - Arcane Destinations - The USA's First Emperor
September 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBJoin Michael and Charlie as they visit another Arcane Destination: the city of San Francisco, California, and the story of the United States' first and only emperor! Links: The Emperor Norton Trust (external site) Through the Doors of Oblivion (Amazon) Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine (external site) Spike's Coffees and Teas (external site) California Historical Society (external site) San Francisco Public Library (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: ...
AC 00067 - AC meets Strange Animals Podcast - ConCarolinas 2022
September 21, 2022 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBMichael and Charlie team up with Kate of Strange Animals Podcast for a fun and freewheeling discussion of legendary insects, some very strange precipitation, and lots of other excellent stuff! Links: Strange Animals Podcast (Blubrry) Beyond Bigfoot & Nessie (Bookshop.org) Skytown (Goodreads) Skyway (Goodreads) ConCarolinas Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abb...
AC 00066 - Stay Away from Payne Road
September 18, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBJoin Charlie and Michael for a deadly serious discussion of a place we genuinely feel people should avoid. Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Arcane Carolinas on Twitter Contact us! ...
AC 00065 - The Infernal Vatican - ConCarolinas 2022
September 14, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBJoin Charlie and Michael at ConCarolinas 2022 as Charlie presents on one of history's most sensational cases of Satanic Panic: the controversy around The Infernal Vatican in Charleston, SC, in the 19th century! Links: ConCarolinas Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Ca...
AC 00064 - The Other Grey Man of Pawleys Island
September 11, 2022 16:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBMichael and Charlie dive back into the mysteries of Pawley's Island with the other Grey Man, one described nearly a century ago in a detailed firsthand account! Links: AC 00038 - The Grey Man of Pawley's Island (2021) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference(Abbeville, SC - October 8) Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24-26, 2023) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Pa...
AC 00063 - What Lies Beneath Durham's American Tobacco Campus? - AC Live with Durham County Library
September 07, 2022 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MBJoin Charlie and Michael as they explore the history and hidden features of Durham's historic American Tobacco Campus! This was presented over Zoom at the gracious invitation of Durham County Library. If you prefer video over audio there's a link in the show notes, including timestamps for when we show images to accompany the discussion! PLUS: a bonus on-the-scene report from official friend of the show, Gary Mitchel, of the DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Links: Video recordi...
AC 00062 - Arcane Destinations - The Jersey Devil
September 04, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIn the premiere of Arcane Destinations, our special episodes featuring places outside the Carolinas, Charlie and Michael welcome Mike, friend of the show and expert on all things Jersey, to discuss one of New Jersey's most famous and enduring legends, The Jersey Devil! Links: The Pine Barrens by John McPhee (Goodreads) Upcoming Live Recordings: Arcana (Durham, NC - 9/29) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham(Durham, NC - October 7 & 9) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC -...
AC 00061 - Fall Preview and Road Trippin' 2022
August 14, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBJoin Charlie and Michael for a fun and casual conversation about what's coming up this autumn (hint: A LOT) and some fun places to go and things to do in the Carolinas. Road trip time! Links: Arcana (Durham, NC) Splatterflix @ Carolina Theatre of Durham (Durham, NC) Upstate Spirit Conference (Abbeville, SC) Ret-Con (Cary, NC) Follow us! AC Monthly Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail...