Podcast Summary: Old Gods of Appalachia
Episode: Meet Our Cousins: [REDACTED]
Date: December 19, 2025
Host: DeepNerd Media
Type: Feature/Preview – Introducing Podcast: [REDACTED]
Episode Overview
This special episode of Old Gods of Appalachia serves to introduce listeners to a new cousin in the horror podcasting family: the upcoming series [REDACTED]. Blending dark Appalachian horror with a pinch of sardonic wit, the episode showcases the first part of [REDACTED]’s pilot—a “monster of the week” horror comedy set against the backdrop of trauma, family loss, and the uncanny.
Listeners are transported into the messy, fractured world of Jacob Kane, a struggling actor whose life is turned upside down by tragedy and the onset of supernatural intrigue. The episode samples the emotional, comedic, and unsettling tones that define [REDACTED], with a full cast bringing the characters’ fraught relationships to life.
Key Discussion Points & Plot Highlights
1. Introduction to [REDACTED] (00:00)
- The host sets the stage, introducing the new show—a blend of late 90s/2000s genre nostalgia with horror, humor, and serialized monster-hunting.
- Premise: Jacob Kane, after the death of his twin, steps into his late brother’s life, only to be drawn into the “Redacted Unit”—a secret agency dealing with supernatural threats.
"Following the death of his twin, failing actor Jacob Kane assumes his late brother's life in hopes of a fresh start. Instead of finding stability, however, Jacob finds himself working within the Redacted Unit, a covert agency tasked with containing impossible creatures and phenomena." — Host (00:20)
2. Jacob’s World: Grief, Auditions & Struggle (00:55–03:55)
- Jacob’s phone call to his mother: A gut-wrenching scene where Jacob relives the trauma of a fatal car accident.
- Audition critique: Jacob’s frustration with the lack of artfulness in the lines he’s given highlights both his creative pride and precarious career.
"The lines that were sent to me were just so pedestrian." — Jacob (B) (02:19)
- Casting director’s reply:
"Jacob, we can't use alternate dialogue. The script is locked. We need to hear the lines as written." — Producer (C) (02:40)
3. Humor & Friendship – Eli and Jacob’s Dynamic (03:44–06:43)
- Eli offers grounded advice, poking gentle fun at Jacob’s “artistic integrity.”
- Their banter at a diner brings moments of levity amid the darkness.
- Discussion of practicalities—getting a “survival job,” resume help, and Jacob’s inability to afford more than a single egg for breakfast.
"I thought you supplied chains to management." — Jacob (05:14)
"You just ordered one egg? ... Struggling artists, remember?" — Eli (05:33–05:43)
4. Family Tensions – Grief and Estrangement (06:43–08:27)
- The conversation shifts to family—a missing brother (Jordan), the recent passing of their mother, and the emotional fallout.
- Jacob’s guilt and feelings of inadequacy are revealed as he confesses to pretending to be his brother to comfort his mother in her last days.
"I know it isn't right, but I would actually play along sometimes. I don't know. I thought it could actually make her proud." — Jacob (07:36)
- Eli offers empathy and reassurance, trying to counter Jacob’s self-doubt.
5. Financial Pressures – Landlord Confrontation (08:28–11:17)
- Jacob gets a call from his landlord about overdue rent (“about to chain up the door”).
- A tense, brusque negotiation grants Jacob two weeks’ reprieve.
"It's quite evident that you are not good for it. You're behind three months." — Landlord Phil (10:49)
- Jacob’s self-deprecating humor and desperation are palpable.
6. Low Point & Self-Reflection (11:17–13:56)
- Jacob visits his mother’s grave, sharing with her (and himself) a sense of hopelessness and insignificance.
- Memories of being a child star for his mom’s home movies contrast with his current struggles.
- Jacob wonders aloud if a “reset” is even possible; doubts pile up as night falls.
"My biggest role is still that car insurance commercial where I had that one line. But what about my deductible?" — Jacob (12:50)
7. The Supernatural Intrudes – Cemetery Encounter (13:56–18:57)
- Jacob is approached by his estranged twin, Jordan, in a confrontation fraught with accusation and lingering pain.
- The scene quickly escalates as mysterious figures arrive (“thugs” und Hargrove)—Jordan warns Jacob not to reveal his name or identity.
- A scuffle ensues; one of the attackers appears to be struck by a car in a frenzied attempt to escape.
"Whatever happens next, keep your face down. Don't tell them your name. Don't tell him." — Jordan (15:13)
- Amid chaos, Jordan tries to protect Jacob, stuffing cash under the seat and urging him to flee.
- Their car crashes—Jordan is gravely injured, and the narrative pivots between panic, fraternal blame, and confusion.
8. Aftermath and Identity Swap (18:57–20:10)
- Jacob wakes up post-crash in an ambulance, disoriented and uncertain.
- EMT and officer question him; in a moment of confusion or calculation, Jacob gives his name as “Jordan.”
- As reality blurs, the theme of identity—central to both the episode and [REDACTED]’s premise—takes literal, dangerous form.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
| Quote | Speaker | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|---------------| | "The lines that were sent to me were just so pedestrian." | Jacob (B) | 02:19 | | "I thought you supplied chains to management." | Jacob (B) | 05:14 | | "You just ordered one egg? ... Struggling artists, remember?" | Eli (C) | 05:33–05:43 | | "It's quite evident that you are not good for it. You're behind three months." | Landlord Phil | 10:49 | | "I know it isn't right, but I would actually play along sometimes...I thought it could make her proud." | Jacob (B) | 07:36 | | "Whatever happens next, keep your face down. Don't tell them your name. Don't tell him." | Jordan | 15:13 | | "My biggest role is still that car insurance commercial where I had that one line. But what about my deductible?" | Jacob (B) |12:50|
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00–00:55: Host intro, podcast premise, and show background
- 00:55–03:55: Jacob’s audition, creative frustrations
- 03:44–06:43: Diner scene—friendship, comedic beats, job talk
- 06:43–08:27: Family loss and estrangement
- 08:28–11:17: Financial pressure, landlord confrontation
- 11:17–13:56: Graveyard self-reflection, Jacob’s lowest moment
- 13:56–18:57: Twin brother encounter, supernatural threats, car crash
- 18:57–20:10: Emergency aftermath, identity mix-up, cliffhanger
Tone, Style, and Atmosphere
- The episode leans heavily into rich, naturalistic dialogue, juxtaposing dark humor with deep pathos.
- Appalachian gothic horror is undercut by moments of mundane absurdity (e.g., “supplying chains to management” and the single egg gag).
- Family trauma, grief, and identity are central, laying an emotional foundation for the supernatural escalation.
- As always, Old Gods of Appalachia delivers chilling atmosphere, strong characterization, and a grounded sense of place—here, by way of an exciting new “cousin.”
Final Thoughts
This episode of Old Gods of Appalachia successfully introduces [REDACTED], setting up emotional stakes and some rollicking, dark fun. With top-notch voice acting and pitch-black humor, it’s a fresh addition for fans of horror and supernatural drama, promising monsters both literal and metaphorical.
Next: Part two of the pilot is teased, continuing the intrigue and establishing [REDACTED] as a show to watch in the Appalachian podcast horror landscape.