- 145
- Episodes
- 52
- Transcribed
- 1,480
- Ratings
- Bi-weekly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 6K
- YouTube views
About Southern Mysteries Podcast
Unearthing the forgotten, the mysterious, and the legendary—one Southern story at a time. Hosted by Shannon Ballard, Southern Mysteries explores the rich and often untold history of the American South through a captivating mix of folklore, legends, unexplained mysteries, and true crime. Each episode uncovers a compelling tale from a Southern state, blending history with intrigue to reveal the fascinating stories that time left behind. While some episodes delve into chilling crimes, others spotlight legendary figures, ghostly lore, or baffling events.Sometimes the mystery is: why haven’t you heard the story?
- Publisher
- Shannon Ballard
- Category
- history · society & culture · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Sept 2020
- Latest episode
- 26 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
52 of 145 episodes have a transcript.

26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 200 The Devil's Road: Murder and Haunting at King's Tavern

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Episode 199 The Devil's Road: The Ghost Town of Rocky Springs

12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 198 The Devil's Road: Land Pirates of the Natchez Trace
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Episode 200 The Devil's Road: Murder and Haunting at King's Tavern
Published 26 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] In December 1970, she sold the buildings to the Pilgrimage Garden Club, part of a preservation movement that had been growing in Natchez since the 1930s. In 1932, the city began opening some of its historic private homes to visitors during an event known as the Natchez Pilgrimage. […]
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- YouTube views
- 6,438
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 1,045 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 435 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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- Quality
- 32
- Social presence
- 91
- YouTube
- 74
- Engagement
- 94
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