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Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark.
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- 1 weeks ago53 min
The Fogcast Episode 49: Acadia After Dark Anniversary Special
In this special live anniversary episode I will be reliving my top 5 favorite stories from the last year of the Fogcast as well as laying out the plans for the next year of Acadia After Dark. The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises.Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4828507233189888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 10m
The Fogcast Episode 48: From North Carolina to Derry w/ Zak Cowell
Maine has a way of claiming people as its own. Some arrive chasing clean air and quiet trails; others come for work, for family, or for the pull of a coastline that feels older than memory. Whatever the reason, this place keeps those who wander into its pine‑shadowed forests and jagged, sea‑bitten shores — and Zak Cowell is one of them.Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, Zak drifted north after graduating from Appalachian State University and found himself rooted in the shadow of Derry, Maine. His creative work spans the uncanny fiction of The Obsidian Mirror to the intimate, visceral poetry of In Flesh, Enshrined. An HWA Affiliate writer, his stories have appeared in Alien Buddha Press, Flittermouse Press’ Postmortems series, Suburban Witchcraft Magazine, Dark Harbor Magazine, and even on The NoSleep Podcast.Tonight, Zak joins us to talk about his life, his influences, and why Maine is the perfect crucible for the kind of horror he creates. He’ll also be stepping into the Lantern‑lit Symposium this October alongside eight other authors as we gather for an evening of stories, shadows, and shared dread.Find Zak's work here https://www.zakcowell.com/The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises.Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
The Fogcast Episode 47: The Sounds of Horror w/ Fred Greenhalgh
In this episode of the Fogcast, we explore a realm of horror which has languished in antiquity but is finding new life in the modern era. From whispers in empty rooms to the creak of old floorboards, audio has a way of slipping past your defenses, and tonight’s guest has spent his career mastering that uncanny power.We’re joined by Fred Greenhalgh, Maine‑born audio dramatist and pioneer of on‑location recording. Growing up in East Machias, Fred’s childhood was shaped by eerie encounters and rural folklore that later fueled his approach to sound‑driven storytelling. Together, we talk about the landscapes that linger, the history of audio drama, and how real environments can become characters in fiction through sound design.If you’re fascinated by immersive horror, field recording, or the strange magic of stories carried on the wind, this conversation cuts straight to the heart of it.Find Fred's work here https://finalrune.comThe Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises.Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 weeks ago1h 5m
The Fogcast Episode 46: Bookstores, Romance, and Fear w/ Fox Emm
From the fog-drenched streets of Bangor to the quiet stacks of an independent bookstore where stories and stranger things tend to gather, tonight’s episode brings you a conversation steeped in creativity, hauntings, and the peculiar magic of Maine.Reverend Redbeard sits down with author and bookseller Fox Emm, co-owner of Pro Libris, whose work blends sensuality, fear, and the uncanny with a voice that feels right at home on this coast. Together they wander through Fox’s writing, the life of running a bookstore, and the odd moments that come with it, including a childhood encounter with a ghost and the unsettling discovery of cremated remains tucked quietly among the shelves.If you’re drawn to spooky tales, strange happenings, and the people who keep Maine’s literary lanterns burning, this conversation will feel right at home.You can find Fox Emm and their work here https://foxemm.com/The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises.Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 1, 20261h 2m
The Fogcast Episode 45: The Holyburn Witches and the Witchcraft in Maine
Good evening hikers,Tune in for a special live Fogcast where I will be playing The Holyburn Witches, a horror game set right here in Maine. I will also be sharing some news about the channel, talking about the upcoming Lantern-lit Symposium, and discussing Maines ties to the Salem witch trials.Once a month we will host a special live edition of the Fogcast where listeners can chat live, ask questions, and step a little further into the woods. The Fogcast is an Acadia After Dark production. Our title theme is written and performed by local Maine legends, Pine Tree Riot. New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about all of our shows, news, and other surprises. If you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4828507233189888 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 18, 20261h 12m
Welcome to the Family: the Maine Book of Secrets
This week, the Fogcast is taking a brief rest from its usual wanderings through the strange and storied corners of Maine. But rather than leave you without something eerie to explore, we’re using this pause to introduce a new member of the Acadia After Dark family.The Maine Book of Secrets is a podcast devoted to true accounts from the mysterious, uncanny, and unexplained edges of the Pine Tree State. Hosted by researcher and founder Chris Julian and evidential medium Autumn Tierney, and produced behind the scenes by Reverend Redbeard, the show dives into the weirdest news from around Maine, recent events that defy easy explanation, and firsthand encounters sent in by listeners.In this episode, you’ll hear the very first installment of the Maine Book of Secrets—a debut steeped in curiosity, folklore, and the strangeness that seems to cling to this state like fog to the coast. Settle in for a journey into Maine’s shadowed places, then stick around afterward for a few Fogcast updates.If the Maine Book of Secrets catches your interest, you can explore more at acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets, where you’ll find host bios, episode archives, and a place to share your own encounters with the strange side of Maine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 15, 20261h 2m
The Fogcast Episode 44: Celebrating Stephen King's Legacy with Nit-Noi Ricker
Bangor has always had two faces—the quiet New England city everyone knows, and the older, stranger one Stephen King carved out of its bones. In this episode, we step straight into that shadow‑twin as the town prepares for a three‑day celebration honoring the man who turned its streets into legend.Nit‑Noi Ricker joins us to reveal how a simple idea grew into a full‑blown festival: carnival games with a sinister wink, scavenger hunts through King’s real‑world haunts, a pet parade with echoes of Pet Sematary, and a Dollar Baby film showcase resurrecting rare cinematic ghosts. We talk about community, mythmaking, and the eerie way King’s imagination still shapes Bangor’s heartbeat.If you’ve ever felt that pull toward Derry—toward the fog, the storm drains, the places where stories cling to the brickwork—this is your sign. Make the trip. See the celebration in person. Some towns don’t just host events… they summon them.Light your lantern and join us for a journey into the version of Bangor that doesn’t show up on any map.You can find out more about the event here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stephen-kings-79th-birthday-carnival-tickets-1989221950402New episodes of the Fogcast go up every Monday. If you want more of the show, you can find us on social media or head over to acadiaafterdark.com, where you’ll find info about our episodes, news, and more. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and help keep the lights on, there are a few ways to do that. You can join us in the darkness over on Patreon and become a Lantern Holder, which gets you early access to ad‑free episodes, digital bonuses, and exclusive content like The Lantern Logbook. If a monthly commitment isn’t your thing, you can visit our merch store and pick up something nice before you hit the trails.Keep those lanterns lit and stay safe out there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 6, 20261 min
Coming Soon from Acadia After Dark: The Maine Book of Secrets
There are stories in Maine people don’t tell in daylight. Stories whispered on long drives home, or passed down around woodstoves in the dead of winter. Now, they finally have a home. The Maine Book of Secrets is collecting real encounters from real Mainers — unexplained lights, impossible footprints, haunted houses, creatures out of place, and moments that never left you.Send us your story.Because some secrets deserve to be heard.Visit acadiaafterdark.com/mainebookofsecrets for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Acadia After Dark
Welcome to Acadia After Dark, where the shadows of Maine come alive with tales of mystery, history, and the supernatural. From the fog‑soaked pines to the rocky coastline, Maine holds stories that don’t stay quiet. Acadia After Dark dives into local folklore, haunted history, and real unexplained encounters — all told by people who were raised in these woods. Join your host, Reverend Redbeard, as we explore the hidden corners of this enchanting landscape, uncovering the legends and lore that haunt its woods, coasts, and skies. From ghost stories and cryptid sightings to forgotten histories and eerie encounters, Acadia After Dark is your guide to the unknown. Podcasts, investigations, and atmospheric horror come together to illuminate the shadows of the Pine Tree State. Whether you're a believer in the supernatural or just love a good horror story, Acadia After Dark promises to thrill, chill, and captivate. Produced and published by Acadia After Dark L.L.C., an independent Maine‑based studio dedicated to dark folklore, haunted history, and atmospheric audio storytelling. Keep your lantern lit, stay safe out there and remember—some stories are best told after dark.
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