# Episode 84: Hardball

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Podcast: [Old Gods of Appalachia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/old-gods-of-appalachia-410631)
Published: 2025-07-03T20:34:15+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2559

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Vince and Chip have that chat.  CW: Insects maggots, larvae, eye and internal body horror, gore, explosions, gunshots, collapsing building sounds, dog barking / growling sounds, sounds of a flamethrower, description of a dog in peril (unharmed), tequila and other alcohol use.  Written by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Produced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell  Narrated and performed by Steve Shell Sound design by Steve Shell Intro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon Blood Outro music: “Stone’s Throw" by Jon Charles Dwyer (available exclusively on the Old Gods of Appalachia bandcamp page at oldgodsofappalachia.bandcamp.com ) Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio. LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.com COMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL: Facebook Instagram Bluesky SUPPORT THE SHOW: Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more. Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch. CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.com TOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com . Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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