Smart Bite Podcast

Halloween might give Moonie the hibby gibbies — from the candy corn to the costumes to those mysterious bumps in the night — but that doesn’t mean she can’t dig into the fascinating history behind it all.

In this special Smart Bites episode, join Moonie as she unravels the eerie origins of Halloween — from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to the rise of witches, jack-o’-lanterns, and trick-or-treating. Along the way, you’ll discover how old superstitions shaped modern traditions, what “souling” and “Stingy Jack” have to do with your pumpkin on the porch, and why black cats and broomsticks still give folks the shivers.

It’s spooky, it’s funny, and it’s filled with more treats than tricks — a perfect blend of history, folklore, and Southern storytelling. So grab your blanket, turn on that porch light, and get ready for a spine-tinglin’ journey through the centuries.

Because on Smart Bites, we take big learnin’… and serve it up in small, digestible bites.

When lightning struck the courthouse in Carrollton, Alabama, it left behind more than a scare—it left a face. Join Moonie as she unravels the legend of Henry Wells, a man wrongly accused and forever watching from the courthouse window. A Southern story of mystery, justice, and memory—where history itself refuses to disappear.

From science to supernatural, this episode of Smart Bites dives into Louisville’s infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium. Discover how a deadly disease, early medical innovation, and a few lingering spirits turned one hilltop hospital into a legend of fear and fascination. #kentucky #waverlyhills #tuberculosis #hauntedhistory #scienceoffear #halloween #scarystories #stories

The Crying Woman of the Mobile Bay Causeway – Alabama
They say if you cross the Mobile Bay Causeway on a foggy night, you might spot her — a woman in white, cryin’ by the water’s edge, searchin’ for her lost children. In this misty, moonlit tale, Moonie dives deep into the legend, the history of the Causeway itself, and the science behind the hauntin’. Part folklore, part fact, and a whole lot of southern mystery — this one’s got chills, charm, and Mobile Bay magic.

Step into the shadows of Adams, Tennessee, where one of the South’s oldest ghost stories still whispers through the hollers. In this episode of Smart Bites, Moonie serves up a spine-tingling tale of the Bell Witch — the unseen poltergeist that terrorized the Bell family in the 1800s and even gave President Andrew Jackson the fright of his life. With a mix of southern humor, folklore, and a dash of science, this episode explores where fact meets fright in one of America’s strangest legends.

So pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, settle in, and remember… not every ghost needs a face to make itself known. 👻

Step inside Smart Bites: The Ghost of Chloe at The Myrtles Plantation—where Southern charm meets chilling history. Explore one of America’s most haunted homes, uncover the legend of Chloe, and discover the real science and sorrow woven into this Louisiana mystery. A blend of ghost stories, history, and a touch of Southern flare—Big Learning in Small Digestible Bites.

🧵✨ From front porch quilting bees to freedom quilts and modern masterpieces, discover how the South stitched its story one patch at a time. Humor, history, and heart come together in this cozy look at the art and soul of southern quilting.

🥤 Born in Atlanta and bottled with southern charm, Coca-Cola’s story is one of invention, rivalry, and sweet success. From Civil War pharmacies to global fame, we’re poppin’ the top on the South’s most iconic drink—with humor, history, and heart.