Meet Our Cousins: Spooked
Summary
This episode features two Appalachian horror stories. First, a narrator recalls his grandfather protecting their Detroit home from Devil's Night arsonists, revealing a tragic history of racial violence. Then, wilderness guide Chuck recounts a terrifying encounter at Dismal Falls, where he was stalked by an elderly woman with piercing eyes who transformed into a bobcat to judge his character before letting him go.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Spooked and Old Gods of Appalachia
Granddaddy's shotgun vigil on Devil's Night in Detroit
Transition to Chuck's story at Dismal Falls
Strange occurrences with horses at the therapy camp
Hiking to Dismal Falls and the treacherous trail
Feeling watched and spotting a mysterious figure
Encountering the old woman at the waterfall
Fleeing the falls and the eerie bobcat encounter
The bobcat's human eyes and the plea for mercy
Reflections on the witch and being judged worthy
Credits, listener call-to-action, and closing thoughts
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