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CreepalachiaFrom Tattoos to Psychosis to Recovery | Kelcey Wolfe | 112
#addictionrecovery #SoberLiving Recovery is possible—and this episode is living proof. Kelcey Wolfe, owner of Wolf Song Ink Studio of Tattoo in Mount Hope…
CreepalachiaThree Disturbing and Solvable Missing Persons Cases | Alex Paul | 111
What would you do if someone you loved just vanished—no goodbye, no trace? That’s the devastating reality for the families of Jack Denny, Luke Stout, and…
CreepalachiaThe Disturbing Legend of Mamie Thurman
In the summer of 1932, the body of Mamie Thurman was found brutally murdered on Trace Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia. Her throat had been slit, her…
CreepalachiaA Real Type 1 Diabetes Conversation | Maddie Harvey | 110
Type 1 Diabetes isn’t for the weak—and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard. Maddie Harvey, President of Camp Kno-Koma and fellow T1D warrior, stopped…
CreepalachiaRadiation Treatment for Cancer Melted My Organs | Terra Walker | 109
F cancer. That’s the show mantra. But also, F the side effects that continue long after remission. Terra Walker joins the podcast to share her powerful story…
CreepalachiaThe Tragic Story of David Allen Fann
David Fann wasn’t just a businessman—he was the heartbeat of Amigo, West Virginia. His family describes him as self-made, hardworking, and the kind of man who…
CreepalachiaMore Insane Stories from an Appalachian Mortician | Sally Ratcliff | 108
TRIGGER WARNING!!!! From the First Second!!!!! You asked, we asked—and now we know. Sally Ratcliff returned to the studio for part two of her unforgettable…
CreepalachiaThe Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Byzantine | Chris Ojeda | 107
Chris Ojeda, founder of the iconic metal band Byzantine, stopped by the studio and we went deep—over two hours worth—into his entire journey from small-town…
CreepalachiaFrom Coal Country to NASA | Homer Hickam | 106
Homer Hickam is in the building! We spent 90 minutes walking through his early life in McDowell County, West Virginia—back when there was still a company…
CreepalachiaThe Palace of Gold: West Virginia’s Hare Krishna Utopia Turned Hell
This week, I’m diving into one of the most bizarre, beautiful, and ultimately broken places in West Virginia: The Palace of Gold. Perched above the hills near…
CreepalachiaHelp Find My Sister's Remains | Christy Kennedy | 105
Brenda Gail Lambert disappeared in 1992 from Bluewell, West Virginia. Her family has lived in hell ever since. Now, more than three decades later, her sister…
CreepalachiaThe Psychology of Cults | Ashlen Hilliard | 104
Just wrapped one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had on the show. Ashlen Hilliard, cult interventionist and creator of The Psychology of Cults …
CreepalachiaGhost Trains, Haunted Homes, and Juvenile Detention | Brian Bowyer | 103
What do 30+ horror and true crime books, a haunted house, a ghost train, and a juvenile detention sentence have in common? Brian Bowyer. I had the pleasure of…
CreepalachiaThe Life of a Whitewater Rafting Guide | 102
I knew talking rafting in the New River Gorge would be fun—but I didn’t expect it to be this good. This episode took a deeper dive than I imagined. Rafting…
CreepalachiaThe Life of a Social Worker | Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan | 101
This one hits close to home. One of the most personal episodes I’ve ever done—and also one of the most honest. Social workers Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan…
CreepalachiaJustice for James Harper | Gabrielle Harper and Chris Waddell | 100
Editors note: the population of Kanawha County is over 173,000. The population of Charleston is over 46,000. The kind of conversation I wish never had to…
CreepalachiaMy Husband Died in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster | Kim Lane | 99
The Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster is a scar that will never fully heal in the heart of West Virginia. On that devastating day in 2010, twenty-nine coal miners…
CreepalachiaA Mountain Preacher Discusses Cryptozoology | Tony Breeden | 98
In this wild and absolutely packed October episode, mountain preacher, artist, and author Tony Breeden stopped by the studio for one of the most mind-melting…
CreepalachiaOvernight at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | Copperhead and Adra Johnson | 97
In this episode, we talked about our latest addition to the Haunted and Urbex series on YouTube, where Adra Johnson, Copperhead, and I spent the night inside…
CreepalachiaThe Wes Blackburn Disappearance | Joann and Michael Blackburn | 96
On November 25th, 2018, Wes Blackburn walked out of his mother’s home in West Virginia—and never returned. Joann Blackburn-Plumley and Michael Blackburn stop…
CreepalachiaMy Daughter and Mom Died of Cancer | Jessica Basham | 95
What an emotional interview this was, and I’m so appreciative of Jessica Basham for sharing her story involving cancer and the devastating ways it’s affected…
CreepalachiaThe Life and Career of Boxing Legend Christy Martin | 94
In this powerhouse episode, boxing legend Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin joins J.D. for a raw and inspiring sit-down that spans her iconic career…
Creepalachia13 Must-Watch Horror Films in Appalachia | Foz Rotten | 93
What better way to kick it off than with a horror movie showdown guaranteed to feed your Appalachian soul? On this spooky, cinema-soaked episode, J.D. is…
CreepalachiaThe Gift of Hospice | Michelle Cook and Kelly McFarland | 92
In this emotional, eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with two deeply compassionate women who have made it their life’s work to care for people at the end of…
CreepalachiaEmergency Medical Services in Appalachia | 91
In this brutally honest episode, J.D. sits down with three seasoned professionals in emergency medical services to talk about a crisis most folks aren’t even…
CreepalachiaAn Appalachian Death Doula | Tracy Seffers | 90
In this beautiful and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with death doula Tracy Seffers to talk about what it really means to walk with people through the end…
CreepalachiaThe Mothman Lore Explained Entirely | Tinfoil Hat Show w/ Tom Riser | 89
In this deep-dive Tin Foil Hat Show episode, J.D. sits down with fellow Appalachian truth-seeker Tom Riser to unravel the entire lore of the Mothman — one of…
CreepalachiaCancer in Appalachia | Dr. David Shimm | 88
In this important episode of Creepalachia, JD sits down with Dr. David Shimm, a physician with one of the most impressive educational backgrounds in…
CreepalachiaFrom Bail to Breakthrough: A Recovery Journey | Alicia Darl VanMeter and Gary Vaughan | 87
In this powerful and inspiring episode, J.D. sits down with Alicia Darl VanMeter, who shares her raw, unfiltered story of addiction, arrest, and recovery. From…
CreepalachiaMy Gambling Addiction Took 20K in One Year | Randy Ferrill | 86
In this revealing episode, Randy Ferrill sits down with J.D. to share how an innocent hobby—playing digital card games—turned into a devastating financial…
CreepalachiaThe Letcher County Courthouse Shooting | Hillbilly Crime and Tya Adams | 85
In this gripping episode of Creepalachia, J.D. sits down with two powerful voices in one of the most disturbing stories coming out of eastern Kentucky…
CreepalachiaSongs About Death, Depression, and Happiness | Matt Deal | 84
In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode, J.D. sits down with southern West Virginia’s own Matt Deal, a singer-songwriter whose haunting lyrics explore…
CreepalachiaThe Kids Aren’t Alright: A Deep Dive into West Virginia’s Child Welfare Crisis | 83
In this powerful and brutally honest conversation, J.D. is joined by three fierce advocates who have spent their lives on the frontlines of West Virginia’s…
CreepalachiaMy Son Was Beaten to Death in Jail | Kimberly Burks and Latasha Williams | 82
J.D. sits down with Kimberly Burks, the mother of Quantez Burks, and Latasha Williams, Quantez’s fiancée, to discuss the disturbing events surrounding his…
CreepalachiaThe Ghost of Harry at Rock City Cake Company | Morgan Morrison | 81
In this episode of Creepalachia, I sit down with Morgan Morrison, co-owner of Rock City Cake Company in Charleston, West Virginia. What started as a…
CreepalachiaFrom Rabbit Farmer to Elite CrossFit Athlete | Austin Hatfield | 80
In this episode, J.D. sits down with Austin Hatfield, a former rabbit farmer from Beckley, West Virginia, who traded farm chores for barbells—and made it all…
CreepalachiaA Veteran Talks About 12 Years in Iraq to How He Became Homeless | Charles Stewart | 78
In one of the most emotional episodes yet, J.D. sits down with Charles Stewart, a former Army combat medic who spent 12 years in Iraq. But this isn’t just a…
CreepalachiaI Quit My Day Job to Write Books | Sam Smith | 77
This week on Creepalachia, I’m joined by S. D. Smith—also known as Sam Smith—author of The Green Ember saga, Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key, Mooses with…
CreepalachiaMore Awesome Stories from an Appalachian Musician | Jonah Carden | 76
In this wild, musical, and deeply Appalachian episode, musician Jonah Carden joins J.D. to perform original songs and tell the stories behind them—stories…
CreepalachiaThe Real Addiction Story in Appalachia | 75
In this no-holds-barred episode, J.D. sits down with three people on the front lines of the addiction crisis in Appalachia: Dave Taylor, Outreach Coordinator…
CreepalachiaWho Murdered David Fann? | His Family Tells the Tragic Story | 74
In this emotional and powerful episode, J.D. sits down with Diana Mills, Dana Fann, and Kaden—the daughters and grandson of David Fann, whose 2016 murder…
CreepalachiaThe Most Discussed Cold Cases in West Virginia | Mountain State Mysteries | 73
In this episode, Mark and Courtney, the creators of Mountain State Mysteries, join J.D. for a gripping conversation about some of West Virginia’s most…
CreepalachiaThe Realities of Emergency Services in Rural Appalachia | Jonathan Cresong | 72
#RuralEMS #AppalachianFirstResponders In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Jonathan Cresong—an EMT-Paramedic, firefighter, and master diver with Upper…
CreepalachiaThe Tragic Case of Margie Dodd | Retired Detective Frank Pack | 71
*EDITOR’S NOTES 1. We discuss the leading suspect of this case in great detail. While we don’t mention his name, we do mention that he is out of prison. This…
CreepalachiaThe Artwork of Outlaw Billy Foster | 70
In this episode, Benny and Ella Dunfee sit down with J.D. to share the story of Outlaw Billy Foster—a man who spent 28 years in prison and left behind a trail…
CreepalachiaAn Appalachian Musician Who Happens to be Blind | Randy GIlkey | 69
In this soulful and powerful episode, Appalachian musician Randy Gilkey joins J.D. for a conversation about life, loss, music, and meaning. Blind since birth…
CreepalachiaA Methodist Pastor Answers Tough Questions | Chip Bennett | 68
In this candid and deeply reflective episode, Rev. Chip Bennett, Southern District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church in West Virginia, joins J.D…
CreepalachiaThe Super Toilet Bowl 2025 | Poop in West Virginia | 67
#PoopInfrastructure #SanitationMatters In this surprisingly necessary and undeniably real episode, J.D. hosts a roundtable like no other—The Super Toilet…
CreepalachiaThe Most Haunted Locations of Southern West Virginia | Appalachian Ghost Tours | 66
#ParanormalAppalachia #GhostTourStories In this episode, Pam Huff and Christy McCumbers from Appalachian Ghost Tours join J.D. to talk about their passion for…
CreepalachiaWe Analyze UFO and Bigfoot Data & More | Ron Lanham and Joe Perdue w/ Wild and Weird WV | 65
#UFOEncounters #MothmanSightings #ParanormalInvestigation In this episode, J.D. sits down with Joe Perdue and Ron Lanham, the creators of Wild and Weird West…
CreepalachiaThis Cryptid Inspired a Podcast | Mothboy Mike | 64
#CryptidTalk #CryptidOrigins #UFOEncounters In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Mothboy Mike from the hit podcast 'Mothboys' joins J.D. to talk all things…
CreepalachiaDirector of a Funeral Home for 20 Years Tells All | Sally Ratcliff | 63
#FuneralDirectorLife #Creepalachia In this honest and fascinating episode, Sally Ratcliff, a funeral director of 20 years, sits down with J.D. to talk about…
CreepalachiaBigfoot & The Paranormal Trails of WV | Spanish Lumberjack Juventino Diz Garcia | 62
#BigfootExperience #MothmanEncounter #AppalachianParanormal In this adventurous and wide-ranging episode, Juventino Diz Garcia—better known online as the…
CreepalachiaThe Sodder Children Story Told by a Family Member | Miranda Weeks | 61
#SodderChildren #TrueCrimeAppalachia In this landmark episode, Miranda Weeks, the great-great-granddaughter of George and Jennie Sodder, sits down with J.D…
CreepalachiaThe Haunting of Shoals Hollow | Josh Clark | 60
#hauntedappalachia In this episode, J.D. sits down with Josh Clark, author of the chilling Appalachian novel The Haunting of Shoals Hollow. Set deep in the…
Creepalachia"A Shadow Figure Attacked my Husband" | Paranormal Investigators Theresa Racer and Jess Madden | 59
#ParanormalEncounters #GhostStories #Creepalachia In this spine-tingling and thought-provoking episode, Theresa Racer and Jess Madden sit down with J.D. to…
CreepalachiaMy Dad’s Suicide Changed Everything | Eva Toney | 58
#SuicideAwareness #BreakingTheSilence #Creepalachia In this deeply personal and emotional episode, Eva Toney sits down with J.D. to share the story of her…
CreepalachiaWitchcraft, Paganism & Misunderstood Appalachia | Dottie the Witch | 57
#AppalachianWitchcraft #PaganPerspective *May be some cuss words I missed censoring in this one! Apologies. In this bold and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits…
CreepalachiaTwo Hunters Discuss Building a Massive Following | Kelly and Dwayne Moore | Full Rut | 56
#Outdoors #Creepalachia In this down-to-earth and wide-ranging episode, Dwayne Moore and Kelly Moore sit down with J.D. to talk about how they built a massive…
CreepalachiaAn Appalachian Musician Reveals His Secrets | Matt Mullins | 55
#AppalachianMusic In this soulful and thought-provoking episode, Appalachian musician Matt Mullins joins J.D. to talk about the craft of songwriting—and how…