Southern Gothic: The Podcast

08/06/2025

There are only a few spots left for the Southern Gothic Friday the 13th Tour in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee…

Hear the dark history behind this otherwise picturesque Southern town— from its local legends to its violent past— right on down to the historic cemetery.

Only 13 spots were available, so this is definitely a special, small event you won’t want to miss!

Link in the comments…

20/05/2025

When you make something, you often get criticism. Lots and lots of criticism. Usually, that criticism comes in the middle of the night. So I've learned to ignore and block bad-faith arguments and comments meant to tear down rather than be constructive. That being said, for those folks who have supported the show & want to have difficult conversations about history, I'm always open & available... but being nice is required... otherwise, bless your heart.

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12/04/2025

Brandon had a chance to hang out with Jim Harold last week, be sure to check it out… 👻

Jim is joined by Brennan Storr (The Ghost Story Guys) and Brandon Schexnayder (Southern Gothic)—the creative minds behind the hit horror fiction podcast Fear...

19/11/2024

On November 30, 2024, the American Oddities Museum in Alton, Illinois, will host a Book Release Event for Troy Taylor’s new book, THE DEVIL’S CARNIVAL! Troy will be on hand all day to sign copies of the new book and any others in the American Hauntings Ink store.

18/10/2024

Last night we had our third annual Halloween show & I wish all of you could’ve been there so I could thank each of you in person for listening to the show and supporting Southern Gothic. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to not just tell stories but also to have folks like you who wanna listen to the podcast and be a part of the community. Y’all are incredible, thank you.

Stay spooky,
-Brandon

09/10/2024

Only one week away! If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, don’t worry there’s still space left… 👻

Use code: PATRON at checkout for 20% off!!

Get Tickets for Southern Gothic Live: A Journey Through the Haunted South.

08/10/2024

01/10/2024

If y'all enjoyed this week's episode be sure to follow The Battletown Witch Festival for more information about this year's festival on October 26th in Brandenburg, Kentucky!
..and if y'all see Leah while you're there, we definitely wanna hear about it.

30/09/2024

Y'all, I am so excited about today's episode. It isn't too often that we get the chance to find such a unique piece of local lore with so much depth that hasn't already been exposed to such a wide audience. Factor in the help we had from folks down in Meade County to tell this tale & it is already one of my favorite episodes!

Have you listened yet? Do you believe Leah Smock was a witch?

29/09/2024

Get your tickets now to come hang with Brandon for a night of spooky storytelling, haunted history, and more… featuring Alexandra Mann on 🎸👻

📍InDo Nashville, Tennessee
🗓️ October 17, 2024 // 7:00 - 9:00 pm
🎟️ Tix available now (check comments for link!)

24/09/2024

On today’s episode there was an incorrect date.

It will be corrected but this is further evidence that this is truly an indie pod with
minimal resources!

20/05/2024

This week, we head to a holler outside of Nashville, Tennessee, to unravel the enigma of Knox Martin—a figure shrouded in mystery, who some claim to be the South's very own Frankenstein! 🧟‍♂️✨

On March 28, 1869, Knox Martin was hanged for murdering John and Elizabeth Wittenmeier in their Nashville home. Curiously, only several days prior, Martin had made a deal with local physicians to s...