Best Brandon Schexnayder Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 124 - Dulce's Deep Sea Deep Dive 40:27

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Something a little different in this episode Creeps! Dulce dives deep into the vastly undiscovered realm of the deep blue unknown and drops fat knowledge about 3 little creatures that honestly just sound like real life pokemon! Thanks as always for listening/watching we hope you are all safe and well in these weird and trying times, always remember…

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Jacques St. Germain: Vampire of the Vieux Carré | Encore Episode 30:47

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In the shadows of the French Quarter, where history and legend often blur, one of New Orleans' most enduring mysteries still lingers behind bright red doors on Royal Street. It begins in 1728, with the arrival of pale, fragile young women sent by the French crown to populate the colony—women who came with heavy wooden trunks and left behind whisper…

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The Tragic End of the Steamboat Sultana | Encore Episode 33:55

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On April 27, 1865, just weeks after the Civil War ended and the country reeled from the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, a deadly explosion on the Mississippi River became the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history—and most Americans have never heard of it. The Sultana, a Civil War-era steamboat built to carry a few hundred passengers, was pushed…

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USS Alabama and the Spirits of Mobile Bay 45:14

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Moored in the quiet waters of Mobile Bay, the USS Alabama stands as a monument to American strength, sacrifice, and—some say—something far more ghostly. Known as "The Lucky A," this legendary battleship earned nine battle stars and never lost a single crewman to enemy fire. But not all wounds come from the enemy. In this episode, we trace the histo…

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Friday the 13th Is Coming... | Live Storytelling 51:43

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In honor of our upcoming Friday the 13th Ghost Tour next week, we bring you a special episode of Southern Gothic, featuring a live recording from our October 2024 event at InDo Nashville. Accompanied by the haunting guitar melodies of Alexandra Mann from The Mann Sisters, Brandon delves into four chilling tales from the American South: Samuel Jocel…

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The Headless Horseman of Stones River 52:28

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In the early morning hours of December 31, 1862, Union Colonel Julius Peter Garesché was decapitated by a Confederate cannonball during the Battle of Stones River. His violent death—foretold in ominous warnings and eerie family prophecies—would soon echo in more ways than one. For in the decades since, visitors to the battlefield in Murfreesboro, T…

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Mystery of the Wizard Clip | Encore Episode 32:57

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The village of Middleway, West Virginia, is a community with a population of less than 500 people. Though the area was first settled back in the early 18th century, it has its place in history because as the home of legend that dates back to the late 1700s when a local farmer and his family became the victim of poltergeist-like activity. Want to Li…

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Mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights | Encore Episode 33:37

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For more than a century, the Brown Mountain Lights have baffled scientists, inspired ghost stories, and drawn curious travelers to the rugged wilderness of western North Carolina. Nestled within the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area of Pisgah National Forest, Brown Mountain has become ground zero for one of America’s most enduring paranormal mysteries…

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Introducing Macabrium: Lore & Legends 57:02

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Y'all join us as we explore ⁠Macabrium⁠, a podcast that explores the secrets of the past-- true crime, dark history, lore, and legends. Join Megan on Tuesdays for true crime & dark history, and Derek on Sundays for lore & legends. This Lore & Legends episode is titled "“The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle, Part 1” ⁠Listen to Macabrium to…

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Movie reviews, not an episode, just a little phone call to our friends 52:36

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Movies reviews, not an episode, just a little phone call to our friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Weekly Creep

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Introducing Macabrium: True Crime & Dark History 1:19:27

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Y'all join us as we explore Macabrium, a podcast that explores the secrets of the past-- true crime, dark history, lore, and legends. Join Megan on Tuesdays for true crime & dark history, and Derek on Sundays for lore & legends. This True Crime & Dark History episode is titled "Villain By Nature: The Cannibal Boone Helm." Listen to Macabrium today …

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Fire at the Nottoway Plantation and the History of Plantation Tourism 29:10

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On May 15th, 2025, flames tore through the largest surviving antebellum mansion in the South—Nottoway Plantation in White Castle, Louisiana. Within hours, the storied structure was reduced to a charred skeleton. But as officials made statements mourning the loss and news channels skirted larger issues, much of the public saw something different: th…

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Listener Tales, Volume Three 37:33

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This week we are going back to you & telling your listener-submitted stories! Tales include a haunted college, an apparition on an old battlefield and a lonely spirit on vacation in Gatlinburg... Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? ⁠Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More⁠ ⁠Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify⁠ ⁠South…

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Count Carl von Cosel's Macabre Obsession 55:54

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In the shadow of Key West’s sun-drenched charm lies one of the island’s most disturbing true stories. In 1930, a reclusive hospital technician named Carl Tanzler became convinced that a young Cuban-American woman was his fated bride—sent to him by visions from beyond the grave. But after her untimely death, his obsession took a grotesque turn. From…

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The Black River War | Encore Episode 31:43

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Long before the Hatfields and McCoys became a symbol of Southern feuding, two Louisiana families waged a decades-long battle of their own. The Black River War between the Liddells and the Joneses tore through Catahoula Parish with ambushes, political rivalries, and cold-blooded murder-- culminating in a deadly shootout aboard a Mississippi steamer …

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The Lingering Echoes of Polly Barclay's Chains 38:51

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The Fitzpatrick Hotel has been standing on the courthouse square of Washington, Georgia for more than a century now, its red-brick walls and Queen Anne trim casting long shadows over the town’s oldest streets. But around here, folks say it wasn’t just the fire that cleared the way for the hotel to be built—there are darker stories too. Stories abou…

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The Southern Gothic Oracle w/ Stacey Williams-Ng | Interview 54:58

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This week, we’re taking a brief detour from our usual haunted history to explore the deeper symbolism behind the stories we so often tell. Brandon sits down with artist and folklorist Stacey Williams-Ng, creator of The Southern Gothic Oracle, a richly illustrated divination deck that draws upon the archetypes, landscapes, and traditions of the Amer…

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Hilton Head Island's Haunted Lighthouse | Encore Episode 27:12

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Hidden among the pines of Hilton Head Island, the skeletal remains of the Leamington Lighthouse stand as a relic of the past—and a vessel for something far more haunting. Local legend tells of Caroline Fripp, a dutiful daughter who braved a deadly storm to save her father, the lighthouse keeper, only to lose her life in the process. But did she eve…

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The Spy Who Still Haunts Franklin w/ Alicia King Marshall | Interview 34:58

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In the quiet town of Franklin, Tennessee, one woman’s loyalty to the Confederacy earned her a place in history—and perhaps something more permanent. Sally Carter was just a young woman when the Civil War arrived at her doorstep. Defiant and devoted, she made her allegiance known by raising the first Confederate flag over Franklin’s square, a bold a…

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The Most Hated Woman in Virginia 51:02

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Perched high on Church Hill above the James River once stood one of Richmond’s grandest homes—a mansion of wealth, refinement, and Southern prestige. But behind its stately white columns and sweeping staircases, something far more dangerous was unfolding. For it was here, in the heart of the Confederate capital, that Elizabeth Van Lew—an elite Sout…

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Spirits in the Stone of the Castillo de San Marcos 56:46

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Along the western shore of Matanzas Bay stands the Castillo de San Marcos. Constructed from rough, seashell-laced coquina stone, this star-shaped fortress has loomed over St. Augustine for more than three centuries—an enduring symbol of Spanish colonial ambition in what would become the oldest city in the continental United States. Built in the wak…

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The Legends of Reelfoot Lake 34:14

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Along the northwestern edge of Tennessee sits Reelfoot Lake. The only natural lake in the state, it's a flooded cypress forest that has more in common with the bayous of the deep south than other more open and expansive lakes of the surrounding area. Yet this lake dates back only two centuries and owes its creation to the massive New Madrid earthqu…

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The Boo Hag of Gullah Culture 30:12

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This episode of Southern Gothic originally aired in April 2023. According to Gullah folklore, the swamps of the Lowcountry are home to a mythical creature who is said to sneak into the homes of its victims while they sleep and then suck the life force from their breath. The creature, known as the Boo Hag, is described as a large, hideous creature w…

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The Political Rise & Controversial Murder of the Kingfish, Part Two 43:15

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On the night of September 8, 1935, Senator Huey P. Long was gunned down inside the Louisiana State Capitol. Officially, the shooter was Dr. Carl Weiss, the son-in-law of a judge Long had politically targeted. But from the moment the Kingfish fell, questions have lingered about what really happened in that marble corridor. In Part Two, we examine th…

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Introducing: Hometown Ghost Stories 1:09:45

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Hometown Ghost Stories dives into the history of haunted locations and investigates why and how these places earned their terrifying reputation. Rob, Dave and Jesse go live every Tuesday night, after a 15-20 minute uninterrupted, documentary-style breakdown on the case. You can even join the show - as many do, during the live broadcasts on YouTube,…

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The Political Rise & Controversial Murder of the Kingfish, Part One 45:43

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Huey P. Long was one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in Louisiana’s history—a fiery populist whose ambition and influence reshaped the state. In this first installment of our very first two-parter here on Southern Gothic, we trace Long’s meteoric rise from a small-town lawyer to Louisiana’s governor and U.S. senator, exploring how his b…

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Episode 124 - Dulce's Deep Sea Deep Dive 40:27

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Jacques St. Germain: Vampire of the Vieux Carré | Encore Episode 30:47

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The Tragic End of the Steamboat Sultana | Encore Episode 33:55

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USS Alabama and the Spirits of Mobile Bay 45:14

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Friday the 13th Is Coming... | Live Storytelling 51:43

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The Headless Horseman of Stones River 52:28

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Mystery of the Wizard Clip | Encore Episode 32:57

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Mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights | Encore Episode 33:37

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Introducing Macabrium: Lore & Legends 57:02

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Movie reviews, not an episode, just a little phone call to our friends 52:36

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Introducing Macabrium: True Crime & Dark History 1:19:27

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Fire at the Nottoway Plantation and the History of Plantation Tourism 29:10

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Listener Tales, Volume Three 37:33

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Count Carl von Cosel's Macabre Obsession 55:54

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The Black River War | Encore Episode 31:43

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The Lingering Echoes of Polly Barclay's Chains 38:51

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The Southern Gothic Oracle w/ Stacey Williams-Ng | Interview 54:58

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Hilton Head Island's Haunted Lighthouse | Encore Episode 27:12

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The Spy Who Still Haunts Franklin w/ Alicia King Marshall | Interview 34:58

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The Most Hated Woman in Virginia 51:02

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Spirits in the Stone of the Castillo de San Marcos 56:46

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The Legends of Reelfoot Lake 34:14

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The Boo Hag of Gullah Culture 30:12

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The Political Rise & Controversial Murder of the Kingfish, Part Two 43:15

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Introducing: Hometown Ghost Stories 1:09:45

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The Political Rise & Controversial Murder of the Kingfish, Part One 45:43