Folk-Yeah West Virginia
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Do you like West Virginia? Ghost stories? Folk-lore? Legends and campfire stories? Jennie and Alyson do, and they wanted to share their favorite stories with the world. Join them as they explore all the wild and wonderful tales the Mountain State has to offer.
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Ghosts of Shepherdstown Episode 2
January 27, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBWelcome back! We're back with the second episode of our guide through the ghosts of Shepherdstown! Alyson gets spooked (as always), Nick looks sad, and Jennie looks for familiar places. Enjoy the episode! And remember, never take things that don't belong to you, especially if they belong to a ghost.
Ghosts of Shepherdstown Episode 1
August 26, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWe’re BaAaAaAcK! It’s been a while, so forgive our rambling. We’ve missed each other as much as we’ve missed you. After a nice break, we wanted to bring you stories from our college town. Also known as the MOST haunted town in all of America. In fact, it’s so haunted it has its very own TV show. That’s right, we’re bringing you an in depth analysis of the first episode of Ghosts of Shepherdstown. From croissant grudges to random baby shoes, we tell you all about the ghost hunt and our though...
Sodder Family
May 26, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBWelcome to Folk-Yeah, a podcast that is not about conspiracies at all. Except when we want to be about them. Which is almost every episode. Fortunately, we back up our conspiracies with actual science and hard data. Just like the Sodder family, who only wanted a real answer for what happened to their children and were determined to get one. Join us as we discuss the terrible fire and wonder what happened to the missing children. We unfortunately have no new theories of our own, but let us k...
Campfire Stories Ep. 2
February 23, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis episode is allll over the place. UFOs, dimensional shifts, ghosts, and a strange dream that's all in the family. Also, Jennie opens a gift from Alyson that turns out to be a time capsule from their college years. What else would these Appalachian princesses talk about in their first episode of 2021? Happy New Year, I guess.
A Very 2020 Christmas
December 25, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHappy Christmas from your favorite Appalachian Princesses! You know Dasher and Dancer and all of the other reindeer, but do you know the darker forces behind Christmas? Naughty children beware: Krampus and Gryla are here. Jennie and Alyson leave Appalachia once again to tell the tales of a German Christmas demon and Iceland's horrific Christmas witch. Be careful: that Christmas magik might be more sinister than you think!
Greenbrier Ghost
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWine, a paranormal murder mystery, and the proper way to spell fiancé. Alyson has passed the bar exam and is celebrating by telling her favorite ghost story: The Tale of the Greenbrier Ghost. Listen as Alyson nerds out about this ghostly testimony and Jennie constantly interrupts. Just remember, everything you say can and will be used against you (but none of that is legal advice).
The Witch's New Year
November 03, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBHappy Halloween! If you haven't caught on, Jennie and Alyson love all things spooky. That's why they went a little outside of Appalachia in this episode to give you some Irish folklore! Jennie gives the spooky history of the jack o'lantern, which you have to see to believe. Alyson is back with more family ghost stories (they seem to be endless at this point). And it wouldn't be Samhain without some witchcraft! Alyson finishes the episode with a tarot reading for the listeners. If it reson...
Bigfoot
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWho's peekin' around that tree? It's your friendly neighborhood Bigfoot! Jennie and Alyson had to take a break for LiFe rEaSonS, but knew they had to come back with a BANG! Jennie will tell you all about the OG Cryptid, and like any good teacher, scolds Alyson for forgetting her homework. Join them for some spooky Bigfoot encounters and wild speculation! And remember folks, keep Bigfoot wild!
Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Part 2.
September 01, 2020 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBWelcome to Folk-Yeah, a podcast all about Greg! Just kidding, but we do like him a lot. Listen to Jennie describe the paranormal goings on at the TALA to a very frightened Alyson. You'll hear all about famous Asylum residents such as Lily, Ruth, and something known as "The Creeper." So grab your inside OR outside rosaries and hold them tight! This episode is definitely our creepiest one yet...
Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum part 1
August 25, 2020 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBHide yo kids, hide yo wives. They’re the primary patients for the Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. Join Alyson and Jennie in their two part episode about one of the most haunted attraction in America! In part 1, Alyson explores the history, speculates about the Union’s win over the Confederacy (you can thank WV for that W), and explains how everyone today could be admitted to the hospital for some reason.
WV State Penitentiary Part 2
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBWhen there's something strange in Appalachia, who you gonna call? Jennie and Alyson! In Part 2, these princesses explore one of the most haunted places in WV. They both had weird, perhaps supernatural, experiences. Jennie will teach you all about the inmates that still reside in the prison. They take you along with them as they tour through the pen, and as they quickly learn... they aren't alone.
WV State Penitentiary Part 1
August 04, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome to America's most haunted prison! Alyson and Jennie check in, but do they make it out to tell the tale?You bet they do! With some scary stories to boot! This might be their second favorite West Virginia story, right after Mothman, so they had to break it into two episodes. Alyson talks about the prison's violent history and horrible conditions of the penitentiary in part 1. You'll have to check back in next week for part 2 to hear about the ghost!
The Taj Mahal of Appalachia
July 28, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBWelcome to the Taj Mahal of Appalachia! We've got gold, flowers, gorgeous scenery, and a sinister history of murder and mayhem. What more could you want? These Appalachian princesses felt right at home at the Palace of Gold. Jennie answers the age old question: Who is Krishna?? And that's not all! It wouldn't be a good story without a cult, as we never say. Alyson covers the more sinister history of the area, and her own neighborhood, and sheds light on the truth behind rumors both Jennie an...
Campfire Stories ep. 1
July 21, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBPrepare to be spooked! Jennie and Alyson kick off a new segment today: campfire stories! From unexplained footsteps to mysterious apparitions, they talked with family and friends who shared their own personal encounters with West Virginia’s paranormal. The only thing scarier than a scary story is when the story is happening to you — so, do you have a story you’d like to share? Email us at [email protected] to be featured on our next one!
The Spirit of the Mines
July 14, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWest Virginia might be known as coal county, but the living aren't our only residents. Join Jennie and Alyson as they dive DEEP underground to discover our spookier citizens. Jennie talks about the origins of mining spirits and Alyson tells the story of Big John. But there's more! As part of a new segment, the two swap "Campfire Stories" to further explore coal mining ghosts and premonitions.
Mothman Part 2
July 07, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWe can't get enough of Mothman, and we're assuming neither can you! Jennie and Alyson continue the story, getting into the spookier side of things. Alien conspiracies? Check. Weird technical difficulties? Check. Mothman's butt? Double check.
Mothman Part 1
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThe Man. The Moth. The Legend. Join Jennie and Alyson as they talk about West Virginia's most popular cryptid...Mothman! Jennie explores the mysterious legend of the Curse of Chief Cornstalk and Mothman's first appearance. Alyson discusses the collapse of the Silver Bridge, the event that left us all thinking, "Who is Mothman?" Not creepy enough yet? Don't worry. They'll be back next week with Part 2 to talk about the spookier side of things.