The Jollyville Chronicles: A Supernatural Horror Podcast

In 1950 small-town Texas, an integrated tent revival became ground zero for a confrontation between a controversial travelling woman preacher and the pastor of the local Baptist Church who colluded with the most evil of forces to seed the community with Hate.

Decades later, Gracelyn James dedicates herself to filling in the untold blanks of her family history, and through supernatural channels discovers the horrific events that could have had worldwide consequences—yet were seemingly unrecorded.

Inspired by true family history and woven with music and soundscapes, this supernatural horror story explores the evil forces behind human cruelty and asks: what if there is another reality where the world can be saved?

Contains themes of religion, war, racism, fascism, intolerance, death, and the afterlife.

In this premiere episode, Gracelyn explores her family's buried history in "Jollyville" - a tiny, forsaken farm town frozen in time. Her father never talked about his parents. Grandma Betty Mae "went crazy That Day." And Billy's death was ruled a "tragic accident"... but was it?

As Gracelyn digs through old photos, letters, and her father's mysterious radio, she begins to uncover the silenced voices of 1950s small-town Texas - and discovers that some transmissions from the past refuse to stay buried.

Perfect for fans of: Audio drama, historical fiction, Southern Gothic mysteries, and supernatural storytelling.

Episode 1 was performed live at FronteraFest 2026 in Austin, Texas.

All names have been changed to protect the guilty.

The Jollyville Chronicles: A Supernatural Horror Podcast

In 1950 small-town Texas, an integrated tent revival became ground zero for a confrontation between a controversial travelling woman preacher and the pastor of the local Baptist Church who colluded with the most evil of forces to seed the community with Hate.

Decades later, Gracelyn James dedicates herself to filling in the untold blanks of her family history, and through supernatural channels discovers the horrific events that could have had worldwide consequences—yet were seemingly unrecorded.

Inspired by true family history and woven with music and soundscapes, this supernatural horror story explores the evil forces behind human cruelty and asks: what if there is another reality where the world can be saved?

Contains themes of religion, war, racism, fascism, intolerance, death, and the afterlife.

Perfect for fans of: narrative podcasts, audio fiction, Southern Gothic stories, family mysteries, the supernatural, and immersive audio drama.

Episode 1 will be performed LIVE at Hyde Park Theatre's FronteraFest 2026 in Austin, Texas on the evening of January 22 - a unique blend of theater and podcast you can experience in person, then stream later!

Tickets: ⁠https://www.hydeparktheatre.org/shortfringe2026⁠

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