{"podcast":{"title":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","slug":"perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","podcast_index_feed_id":5992838,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/5166691","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43435565/s=1400x1400/el=1/rt=fill.jpg","author":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast","episode_count":206,"summary":"Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. This podcast covers all things mysterious with topics ranging from true crime, to dark history, to the supernatural. New episodes are available every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. A video version is also available on YouTube. Want early and ad free episodes and bonus content? Join the Perplexed Society","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T16:18:46.410852+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838"},"episode":{"title":"S4 Ep25: Episode 184: Dark Stories from North Carolina- Haunted Locations, Vanishing Ships, & More","slug":"s4-ep25-episode-184-dark-stories-from-north-carolina-haunted-locations-vanishing-ships-more","published_at":"2026-07-01T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep25-episode-184-dark-stories-from-north-carolina-haunted-locations-vanishing-ships-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8921849","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8921849.mp3?modified=1782679833&sid=5166691&source=rss","summary":"By day, this state seems like a beautiful and vibrant place to live. There's mountain views, and spots that feel like an artist’s safe haven. It’s a place that feels alive with music, crafts, and color. But beneath the vibrant surface lies a much older story. This state was officially founded in the late 18th century but it’s been shaped for centuries by Appalachian folklore. This state has long been a crossroads of cultures, beliefs, and… something harder to explain. Locals will tell you these mountains have memories. That the fog rolling through the valleys isn’t always weather. Stories pass from porch to porch, from bartender to late-night patron—stories of a haunted bridge that was the backdrop for a dark tragedy, ships and crew that seemingly vanished into thin air with no explanation, and unfathomably dark happenings in a boarding school that was supposed to help children. Some call these legends. Others call them warnings. So today, we’re traveling to the east coast of the United States, and visiting a state where history and the unexplained seeming to blur together. Today’s perplexing episode is all about haunting history and folklore out of North Carolina. ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes! Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout! Merch! Be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! Website Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com ------ SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/Nr7tarQu Episode keywords: True crime, true crime podcast, paranormal, paranormal podcast, helens bridge, North Caroli…","meta_description":"By day, this state seems like a beautiful and vibrant place to live. There's mountain views, and spots that feel like an artist’s safe haven. It’s a place…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2041,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/episodes/s4-ep25-episode-184-dark-stories-from-north-carolina-haunted-locations-vanishing-ships-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perplexity-a-mystery-podcast-5992838/s4-ep25-episode-184-dark-stories-from-north-carolina-haunted-locations-vanishing-ships-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}