Episode 108: The Offering
Old Gods of Appalachia

Episode 108: The Offering

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 24, 202633 min
  • Documentary
  • Fiction & stories

Summer brings rain of various kinds to Lonely Creek. CW: Still more blood (this is Lavinia’s story — did you expect anything less?). Falls from various types of heights, broken bones, more eyeball injury, knife wounds, interpersonal conflict, domestic abuse, mention of the deaths of parents and wild animal mutilations (not described in detail, and no, not involving Azzy); threats to and concern for the safety of a pet. Written by Cam Collins Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve Shell So...

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Well hey there family, if you love old gods of Appalachia, I want to help us keep the home fires burning, but maybe aren't comfortable with the monthly commitment, well you can still support us via the ACAS supporter feature. No gift too large, no gift too small.

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Today's episode contains explicit depictions of domestic violence, so listener discretion is advised. And old flame booms to reshape the darkness So you lock your eyes on the trembling glow

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