About Front Porch Mysteries: Cryptids, Conspiracies and Crimes
Every front porch has a story…some just refuse to stay buried.
Join Alex and Ashley as they explore cryptids, conspiracies, true crime, and the unexplained from Appalachia and beyond.
From forgotten back roads to whispered legends and unsolved mysteries, each story pulls back the curtain on what hides just out of sight.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile...because once you’re on the porch, you might not want to leave.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Stay connected to the porch for updates and bonus stories at https://frontporchmysteries.com.
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Front Porch Mysteries: Cryptids, Conspiracies and Crimes
For more than 200 years, the legend of the Bell Witch has haunted the hills of Adams, Tennessee. What began as strange noises and unexplained disturbances on the Bell family farm would grow into one of America’s most enduring supernatural legends. In this episode of Front Porch Mysteries, we’re heading to Tennessee to explore the story of the Bell family, the mysterious entity that seemed determined to torment them, and the chilling events that turned a local tale into a piece of American fol...
14 Oct 2026
Tilley Bend…The Legend of Elizabeth Bradley
In the mountains of North Georgia, some family feuds leave behind more than hurt feelings. Along the banks of the Tilley Bend, a story has lingered for generations, one involving two families, a bitter dispute, and a woman whose name became tangled in local legend. This week on Front Porch Mysteries, we’re telling the story of Elizabeth Bradley and the legend of the Tilley Bend Witch. But was Elizabeth really a witch, or was she a woman caught in the middle of a feud that grew into something ...
7 Oct 2026
Black-Eyed Children...Will You Let Them In?
What would you do if two children showed up at your door, asking to come inside? They look ordinary enough, but something about them feels terribly wrong. Their eyes are completely black, and the longer you stand there, the more unsettling the encounter becomes. This week on Front Porch Mysteries, we're diving into the chilling legend of the Black-Eyed Children. From strange encounters at gas stations and lonely roads to mysterious knocks at front doors, we'll explore the origins of these sto...
30 Sept 2026
Haunted Roads…Appalachia’s Creepiest Curves
Some Appalachian roads are beautiful by day and unsettling after dark. In this episode of Front Porch Mysteries, Alex and Ashley take a drive through a collection of roads, bridges, tunnels, and mountain routes surrounded by stories of ghosts, unexplained lights, cryptids, tragic deaths, and local legends. From the disappearing bridges of Seven Bridges Road and the mysterious Brown Mountain Lights to Helen’s Bridge, Mamie Thurman’s tragic story, the Pity Pat, Sensabaugh Tunnel, Lydia’s Bridg...
23 Sept 2026
Slenderman…Fiction Turned Tragedy
In 2009, a strange figure appeared on the internet. He was impossibly tall, dressed in a black suit, and had no face. That figure became known as Slenderman. What started as a fictional character created for an internet Photoshop contest quickly grew into something much bigger. Creepypasta stories, YouTube series like Marble Hornets, video games, fan theories, and thousands of new stories turned Slenderman into one of the most recognizable fictional monsters of the internet age. But in 2014, ...
16 Sept 2026
Croatoan…The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Croatoan…The Lost Colony of Roanoke What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke? In 1587, more than 100 English colonists arrived on Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina, hoping to establish one of England’s first permanent settlements in the New World. But when Governor John White returned three years later, the entire colony had vanished. There were no bodies. No obvious signs of a battle. No clear explanation for where the men, women, and children had gone. There was only one haunt...
9 Sept 2026
Altamaha-ha…Georgia’s Own River Monster
Altamaha-ha…Georgia’s Own River Monster Deep in the winding waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River, something has been lurking for generations. Locals have told stories of a strange creature hiding beneath the surface, described as a massive, serpentine animal with a long body, powerful jaws, and a prehistoric appearance. Some call it the Altamaha-ha, Georgia’s very own river monster. But where did the legend come from? Are the stories simply folklore passed down through generations, or could the...
2 Sept 2026
Antarctica…What Do the Penguins Know?
What if one of the most mysterious places on Earth isn't hidden in a jungle or at the bottom of the ocean, but beneath two miles of Antarctic ice? Antarctica is the coldest, driest, windiest, and one of the least explored places on our planet. It is a continent with no permanent residents, vast areas that remain virtually untouched, mountains and lakes hidden beneath the ice, and long periods of complete darkness. And because so little of Antarctica can be experienced firsthand, it has become...
30 Aug 2026
The Berrong-Oakley House…Preservation of the Past
For this special episode of Front Porch Mysteries, we’re stepping away from our usual stories of cryptids, conspiracies, and crime to explore a piece of history right here in our own Appalachian backyard. Join Alex and Ashley from the front porch of the Berrong-Oakley House, one of Hiawassee’s historic treasures. We’ll explore the history of the house, the people connected to it, and why preserving places like this matters to the story of our community. We’re incredibly grateful to the Towns ...
26 Aug 2026
The Andes Crash…72 Days of Survival
In October 1972, a plane carrying a Uruguayan rugby team, their friends, and family crashed high in the Andes Mountains. Of the 45 people on board, only 16 would eventually make it home. But surviving the crash was only the beginning. For 72 days, the survivors battled freezing temperatures, avalanches, starvation, isolation, and conditions that pushed them to the absolute limits of human endurance. With rescue efforts eventually called off, they were left with an impossible choice: find a wa...
19 Aug 2026
The Skinwalker...The Culture & Legend
This week on Front Porch Mysteries, we’re talking about skinwalkers, but maybe not the version you’ve heard about on TikTok. The skinwalker comes from Navajo tradition, where the subject carries a much deeper and darker meaning than the shapeshifting creature that has taken over modern horror stories. So before we get anywhere near creepy encounters, glowing eyes, or something running alongside a car in the middle of the night, we wanted to start where this story actually comes from. We’ll re...
16 Aug 2026
Porch Reports…Episode 1
Welcome to the first edition of Porch Reports, a Front Porch Mysteries special where we trade the deep dives for something a little simpler: creepy stories, strange encounters, and the kind of tales that are best told after dark. For our first report, Alex came prepared with a collection of campfire-worthy stories for one very specific purpose: to scare Ashley. But Porch Reports won’t always come from us. We want to hear the strange stories that have happened to you. The thing you saw in the ...
12 Aug 2026
Gerald the Dolphin…Ocean’s Most Wanted Landlord?
What if dolphins are a whole lot smarter and stranger than we give them credit for? In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of the weirdest rabbit holes we’ve found yet: dolphin conspiracy theories. It starts with Gerald, a dolphin who allegedly kidnapped a man and forced him to help build an underwater operation. At least, that’s what the man claimed. And somehow, Gerald is only the beginning. From experiments and military programs to bizarre claims about dolphin intelligence, communicat...
5 Aug 2026
Lake Lanier...Something Ain't Right
Lake Lanier has a reputation unlike any other body of water in America. Beneath its calm surface lies a flooded landscape of old homes, roads, bridges, cemeteries, and entire communities. Over the decades, hundreds of people have lost their lives there, giving rise to stories of curses, ghosts, and unexplained encounters. In this episode of Front Porch Mysteries, Alex and Ashley dive into the history behind Georgia's most infamous lake. We separate fact from folklore as we explore why Lake La...
29 Jul 2026
Appalachia…Just Follow the Rules
Front Porch Special: Appalachia…Just Follow the Rules As a special bonus episode of Front Porch Mysteries, we’re stepping away from our usual deep dive to explore one of the most chilling collections of folklore ever passed down through the mountains. In Appalachia, there are rules everyone seems to know… but no one can explain. Don’t whistle after dark. Don’t answer when something calls your name from the woods. If the forest suddenly goes silent, leave. And whatever you do… don’t look into ...
29 Jul 2026
Mr. Mothman…Just a Wholesome Feller
Episode 1: Mr. Mothman…Just a Wholesome Feller? A towering winged creature. Glowing red eyes. A quiet town that would never be the same. In November 1966, strange sightings began around Point Pleasant, West Virginia. What started as a terrifying encounter quickly became one of America’s most enduring paranormal mysteries. Was the Mothman a cryptid, a warning of impending disaster, a government experiment, or simply a case of mass hysteria? In this premiere episode of Front Porch Mysteries, Al...
13 Jul 2026
Front Porch Mysteries Theme Song
Before every mystery begins, there’s a sound that invites you in. Welcome to the official theme music of Front Porch Mysteries. Pull up a chair as we explore cryptids, conspiracies, crime, and Appalachian folklore. New episodes begin July 29th. Send us Fan Mail Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Welcome to the Front Porch Mysteries Podcast, the podcast where we explore the strange, the unexplained, and the downright chilling. Every week, Alex and Ashley dive into cryptids, conspiracies, tr...
30 Jun 2026
Pull Up a Chair | Official Trailer
Welcome to Front Porch Mysteries. Pull up a chair and stay awhile. Around here, every creaking floorboard, forgotten back road, and whispered legend has a story to tell. Join hosts Alex and Ashley as they explore cryptids, unsolved crimes, chilling conspiracies, haunted places, and the folklore that keeps people looking over their shoulders after dark. This trailer is your first invitation to the porch—and a glimpse of the mysteries waiting ahead. New episodes begin July 29. Send us Fan Mail ...
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