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Each episode unfolds like a case file: chilling listener submissions, on-the-ground investigations, and the lore behind the world’s most haunted places. No cheap jump scares here—just raw, atmospheric storytelling, skeptical curiosity, and respect for the unknown.

Tune in… and don’t touch that dial. The dead air’s never really empty.]]>enDocumentaryCopyright Cory Shrewsburyhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/59e506efa376a1d83b275eca59f15369.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dead-air-files--6673477Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:43:52 +0000Cory ShrewsburyCory Shrewsburydead.air.files.pod@gmail.comDead Air Files is where real encounters with the unexplained meet the eerie crackle of a lost radio signal. Hosted by Mac and LT—two Cousins with firsthand experiences in the paranormal—this show dives into true ghost stories, urban legends, and...
Each episode unfolds like a case file: chilling listener submissions, on-the-ground investigations, and the lore behind the world’s most haunted places. No cheap jump scares here—just raw, atmospheric storytelling, skeptical curiosity, and respect for the unknown.

Tune in… and don’t touch that dial. The dead air’s never really empty.]]>true8efd42fa-8edc-553a-a90a-51e5ec097e12episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatch-ep-11-coven-on-the-ridge--67802822
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Music: YouTube- Mountain Air Medley by Dirk Powell]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67802822Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:14:44 +0000Cory ShrewsburyHigh in the shadowed ridges of Appalachia, whispers of witchcraft and folk magic have lingered for centuries. From root workers and conjure women to whispered curses and protective charms nailed above cabin doors, the mountains are alive with stories...
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Music: YouTube- Mountain Air Medley by Dirk Powell]]>1624appalachia,creepy,folklore,folkmagic,ghoststories,healing,magic,paranormal,scarystory,wicka,witchestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-ep-10-tommyknockers-at-midnight-nuttallburg-ghost-town--67712701
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new episodes every Thursday! like and Subscribe!!
So we can keep bringing you these amazing stories and investigate things that go bump in the night

have a spooky story or something you just cant explain, send us a E-mail an we will feature you on our listener Round-Ups
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THANKNYOU DEADHEADS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67712701Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:05:18 +0000Cory ShrewsburyBeneath the rusting bones of Nuttallburg, the dead still whisper — miners’ knocks echoing through the gorge, warnings from the Tommyknockers who once haunted the coal seams. But not every shadow belongs to a ghost. As we searched for spirits,...
wanna join the Static Order? follow our Socials for Behind the scences an special case footage and more.
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new episodes every Thursday! like and Subscribe!!
So we can keep bringing you these amazing stories and investigate things that go bump in the night

have a spooky story or something you just cant explain, send us a E-mail an we will feature you on our listener Round-Ups
dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com

THANKNYOU DEADHEADS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT]]>3452appalachia,cryptids,folklore,ghost,haunted,legends,paranormal,scarystories,spiritstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crossroads-appalachian-superstition-ft-nathan-sunflower-and-nightshade--67638917 In this special crossover, Mac is joined by Nathan from Sunflower & Nightshade Podcast as they unravel the eerie world of Appalachian superstition. From hollow whispers about owls at midnight to age-old warnings of witch signs carved into doorframes, we dive deep into the folklore that has shaped mountain life for generations. Together, we swap stories, question the roots of these age-worn beliefs, and explore how superstition still lingers in the dark corners of Appalachia.

Pull up your chair, light a lantern, and listen close—because in the mountains, even the smallest belief can carry the weight of a curse.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67638917Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:38:36 +0000Cory ShrewsburyEpisode 9 – Shadows of Belief: Appalachian Superstitions In this special crossover, Mac is joined by Nathan from Sunflower & Nightshade Podcast as they unravel the eerie world of Appalachian superstition. From hollow whispers about owls at midnight to... In this special crossover, Mac is joined by Nathan from Sunflower & Nightshade Podcast as they unravel the eerie world of Appalachian superstition. From hollow whispers about owls at midnight to age-old warnings of witch signs carved into doorframes, we dive deep into the folklore that has shaped mountain life for generations. Together, we swap stories, question the roots of these age-worn beliefs, and explore how superstition still lingers in the dark corners of Appalachia.

Pull up your chair, light a lantern, and listen close—because in the mountains, even the smallest belief can carry the weight of a curse.]]>3132appalachia,folklore,ghoststories,paranormaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatch-ep-08-voices-from-the-deep--67538550
Pull your blanket tight and brace yourself—this case drags us into the abyss.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67538550Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:02:33 +0000Cory ShrewsburyThe ocean holds secrets darker than any forest or forgotten road. In this dispatch, Mac dives into a chilling deep-sea mystery—where sound becomes signal, and something vast stirs in the black water. Strange recordings, eyewitness encounters, and the...
Pull your blanket tight and brace yourself—this case drags us into the abyss.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...]]>1467deepsea,evp,ghoststories,hauntings,kraken,leviathan,paranormal,theblooptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-listener-round-up-vol-2--67471229
Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 7.

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Music: Journey
Musician: Oliver Hughes (Instrumental)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67471229Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:58:42 +0000Cory ShrewsburyIn this Listener Roundup, we open the case files you’ve sent in — stories that prove the paranormal reaches from the streets we drive to the dreams we can’t escape. Tonight, we’ll follow a phantom car that roars out of the dark before vanishing, hear...
Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 7.

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Music: Journey
Musician: Oliver Hughes (Instrumental)]]>1712engkanto,ghoststories,haunted,hauntedroads,nightmares,paranomal,supernatural,truestoriestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatch-ep-06-shadows-of-the-outback-the-yowie--67364031
Linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67364031Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:46:45 +0000Cory ShrewsburyMac ventures into the shadowy forests of Australia in search of the elusive Yowie, a cryptid whispered about in local folklore. From chilling eyewitness accounts to strange sounds captured in the wild, this episode dives deep into the mystery of a...
Linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Files]]>1383australia,ghoststories,paranormal,paranormalinvestigation,supernatural,yowietruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-ep-05-haunted-road-of-yellow-sulphur--67316470
But the echoes haven’t faded. Locals still speak of shadowy figures drifting through the windows, spectral soldiers marching the perimeter, and phantom music floating from the darkness. Some swear the road itself twists reality—where headlights vanish into the fog and unseen footsteps follow too close for comfort.

In this episode, Mac and Smash return to the scene with open recorders and restless curiosity. What begins as a late-night investigation turns into a layered journey through forgotten history, eyewitness accounts, and unsettling personal encounters. By the time the mist settles, you may find yourself wondering if Yellow Sulphur Road is just haunted… or if it’s alive.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67316470Sun, 10 Aug 2025 02:27:32 +0000Cory ShrewsburyTucked away along a winding backcountry road in Virginia, the Yellow Sulphur Springs Hotel stands as a weathered sentinel over centuries of history and hauntings. Once a lavish resort where travelers sought healing in its mineral-rich waters, the site...
But the echoes haven’t faded. Locals still speak of shadowy figures drifting through the windows, spectral soldiers marching the perimeter, and phantom music floating from the darkness. Some swear the road itself twists reality—where headlights vanish into the fog and unseen footsteps follow too close for comfort.

In this episode, Mac and Smash return to the scene with open recorders and restless curiosity. What begins as a late-night investigation turns into a layered journey through forgotten history, eyewitness accounts, and unsettling personal encounters. By the time the mist settles, you may find yourself wondering if Yellow Sulphur Road is just haunted… or if it’s alive.]]>3178ghost,haunted,hauntedroads,history,mystery,paranormalinvestigation,spirits,supernaturaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatch-ep-04-whispers-beneath-the-fur--67197620
From Cherokee shapeshifter myths to eerie roadside encounters, we follow the clawprints through time—right up to chilling, present-day sightings. Is it a cursed spirit, a cryptid, or something far stranger?

Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 004.

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Music: Almost Love
Musician: Ahmed Sirour

Music: Funk Band
Musician: AlexGuz]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67197620Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:30:41 +0000Cory ShrewsburySomething stalks the ridgelines. Eyes gleaming like coals. Screams that split the night. In this episode, Mac ventures deep into the tangled roots of Appalachian legend to uncover the truth behind the Wampus Cat. From Cherokee shapeshifter myths to...
From Cherokee shapeshifter myths to eerie roadside encounters, we follow the clawprints through time—right up to chilling, present-day sightings. Is it a cursed spirit, a cryptid, or something far stranger?

Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 004.

Click the link to help support the podcast

https://linktr.ee/dead_air_fil...

Music: Almost Love
Musician: Ahmed Sirour

Music: Funk Band
Musician: AlexGuz]]>1367aussiehaunts,bhoot,cryptid,folklore,ghost,ghoststories,internationalhorror,multosightings,paranormal,scary,supernaturaltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-listener-round-up-vol-1--67095289
Episode 3 – Whispers You Sent Us
The stories in this episode didn’t come from dusty archives or abandoned tunnels—they came from you. In our first ever listener roundup, Mac and Smash dive into chilling true encounters submitted by our own Deadheads. From haunted heirlooms to unexplainable visions and a visitor who only shows up when the lights go out—these stories prove the paranormal is closer than we think.

Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 003.

Got a story of your own? We’re always listening.
Email us at: dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story!

Special Shoutout to- Nathan
Checkout: Sunflower and Nightshade podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67095289Thu, 24 Jul 2025 04:41:33 +0000Cory Shrewsbury**Disclaimer** The First part of Podcast Audio is rough. Had technical difficulties, after first story, audio is ok. Episode 3 – Whispers You Sent Us The stories in this episode didn’t come from dusty archives or abandoned tunnels—they came from...
Episode 3 – Whispers You Sent Us
The stories in this episode didn’t come from dusty archives or abandoned tunnels—they came from you. In our first ever listener roundup, Mac and Smash dive into chilling true encounters submitted by our own Deadheads. From haunted heirlooms to unexplainable visions and a visitor who only shows up when the lights go out—these stories prove the paranormal is closer than we think.

Hold your drink snug, pull up your blanket, and prepare yourself for Dead Air Files case number 003.

Got a story of your own? We’re always listening.
Email us at: dead.air.files.pod@gmail.com

Thank you to everyone who submitted a story!

Special Shoutout to- Nathan
Checkout: Sunflower and Nightshade podcast]]>2903ghost,ghoststories,haunted,horror,paranormal,scary,spookytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dispatch-ep-02-beast-of-gum-hill--67009977 In this Dispatch episode, Mac returns to the dark hollers of Virginia to recount a chilling solo encounter deep in the woods near Gum Hill. A shredded tent. Unseen eyes in the night. And a towering beast that vanished without a trace. Was it a cryptid, a spirit, or something far older than folklore dares speak of?

Grab your gear, press play, and descend with us into the Appalachian unknown. This is Dead Air Files – Dispatch 02: Beast of Gum Hill.

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Music: Darkness Cinematic Sport Trailer
Musician: AlexGuz

Music: Empty Mind
Musician: Lofi_hour
Site: https://pixabay.com/music/empt...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67009977Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:48:03 +0000Cory ShrewsburySomething’s been watching. And it’s not human. In this Dispatch episode, Mac returns to the dark hollers of Virginia to recount a chilling solo encounter deep in the woods near Gum Hill. A shredded tent. Unseen eyes in the night. And a towering beast... In this Dispatch episode, Mac returns to the dark hollers of Virginia to recount a chilling solo encounter deep in the woods near Gum Hill. A shredded tent. Unseen eyes in the night. And a towering beast that vanished without a trace. Was it a cryptid, a spirit, or something far older than folklore dares speak of?

Grab your gear, press play, and descend with us into the Appalachian unknown. This is Dead Air Files – Dispatch 02: Beast of Gum Hill.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...

Music: Darkness Cinematic Sport Trailer
Musician: AlexGuz

Music: Empty Mind
Musician: Lofi_hour
Site: https://pixabay.com/music/empt...]]>1502creepy,cryptids,ghost,ghoststories,paranormal,paranormalinvestigators,scary,spookytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daf-ep-01-echoes-in-the-dark-poor-house-road-tunnel--66930771
Featuring firsthand accounts, historical backstory, and eerie sonic evidence, this episode sets the tone for what Dead Air Files is all about: the unexplained, the overlooked, and the undeniably unsettling.

Hold your drink snug. Pull up your blanket.
Prepare yourself for Dead Air Files Case #001.

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Music: Let the Mystery Unfold
Musician: geoffharvey
Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-let...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66930771Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:13:54 +0000Cory ShrewsburyBeneath a quiet stretch of Lexington, Virginia, lies a tunnel swallowed by shadow—and legend. Locals whisper of lost souls, unexplained screams, and the heavy silence that waits just beyond the bend. In our first official case file, Mac investigates...
Featuring firsthand accounts, historical backstory, and eerie sonic evidence, this episode sets the tone for what Dead Air Files is all about: the unexplained, the overlooked, and the undeniably unsettling.

Hold your drink snug. Pull up your blanket.
Prepare yourself for Dead Air Files Case #001.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...


Music: Let the Mystery Unfold
Musician: geoffharvey
Site: https://pixabay.com/music/-let...]]>1710creepy,eerie,ghosthunters,ghoststories,paranormal,paranormalpodcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prelude-ep-00-static-in-the-dark--66873090
Long before Dead Air Files began, a childhood encounter near an abandoned school in Christiansburg left Mac shaken—and haunted. In this prelude episode, we unravel the dark legend of the Black Sisters: three veiled women cloaked in death, mystery, and whispers of witchcraft. What began as a local tale soon twisted into a personal nightmare.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66873090Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:32:14 +0000Cory ShrewsburyOur Prelude Episode before I’m joined by co-host Smash for our First episode, and I promise you won’t want to miss it. Make sure to like and follow and click the link below for more eerie awesomeness … Long before Dead Air Files began, a childhood...
Long before Dead Air Files began, a childhood encounter near an abandoned school in Christiansburg left Mac shaken—and haunted. In this prelude episode, we unravel the dark legend of the Black Sisters: three veiled women cloaked in death, mystery, and whispers of witchcraft. What began as a local tale soon twisted into a personal nightmare.

https://linktr.ee/Dead_Air_Fil...]]>684ghoststories,paranormaltruefull