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Southern Gothic

Brandon Schexnayder

Booking Overview

This is a primarily solo narrative history and folklore show focused on the paranormal legends, haunted places, and dark history of the American South, with occasional interviews or collaborations. Credible pitches would include regional historians, folklore researchers, paranormal-location experts, Southern Gothic authors, and organizers of relevant cultural events; booking difficulty is low for well-aligned accessible professionals, although external guest appearances are infrequent.

Metrics

Episodes: 387

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.2k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

storyteller@southerngothicmedia.com

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Host

Brandon Schexnayder - Creator and host focused on researching and narrating the dark history, folklore, haunted places, and paranormal legends of the American South.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, authors, historians, folklore specialists, paranormal-location experts, and organizers of culturally relevant Southern Gothic or regional history events.
Required Achievements:  
Creating or organizing a relevant cultural event, Conducting research or publishing work on Southern history, folklore, or the paranormal

Recent Guest Discussions

Amy Schofield - The Definition Of Southern Gothic, The Southern Gothic Festival, Participating Writers, And The Historical Figure Agnes Of Glasgow.

Recent Topics

History, Folklore, Paranormal, Ghost Stories, Haunted Places

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Southern Gothic
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Tell Me Your Ghost Story

October 12, 2026

Tell Me Your Ghost Story is a podcast where real people share their real-life encounters with the paranormal. Host Kassie Askin invites guests to share their unexplainable encounters in their own words. Some stories are terrifying, some are heartwarming, and some just might change the way you see the world. Kassie isn’t looking for answers or theories, just stories that are sure to haunt you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mystery in the Skies Above Chimney Rock

October 05, 2026

Chimney Rock towers above Hickory Nut Gorge as one of the most distinctive landmarks in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. But in the summer of 1806, a family living in its shadow looked toward the mountain and witnessed something they could hardly explain—thousands of strange figures, dressed in brilliant white, seemingly moving through the air above them. News of the strange spectacle soon spread far beyond the isolated mountain community, leaving people to wonder what cou...

Annie Whipple and a Message from the Dead

September 30, 2026

In the heart of Old Louisville stands a grand Victorian mansion where guests have long reported seeing the apparition of a woman dressed in black descending its sweeping staircase. According to legend, her name was Annie Whipple, a widowed governess whose desperate attempt to save a dying child led her beyond the medicine of the nineteenth century—and into the growing world of Spiritualism. When the one man Annie believed could save the girl died before she could reach him, she refused to gi...

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Frequently asked questions

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Southern Gothic
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How do I get in touch with Southern Gothic?

Southern Gothic is hosted by Brandon Schexnayder. Its publicly listed email is storyteller@southerngothicmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Southern Gothic?

The publicly listed email for Southern Gothic: storyteller@southerngothicmedia.com.

How many listeners does Southern Gothic have?

Podseeker estimates Southern Gothic reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Southern Gothic?

Southern Gothic typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, authors, historians, folklore specialists, paranormal-location experts, and organizers of culturally relevant Southern Gothic or regional history events. Common among recent guests: Creating or organizing a relevant cultural event; Conducting research or publishing work on Southern history, folklore, or the paranormal. Recent guests include Amy Schofield.

How hard is it to get booked on Southern Gothic?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Southern Gothic cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Folklore, Paranormal, Ghost Stories, and Haunted Places. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

storyteller@southerngothicmedia.com

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