To some folks, these mountains are a place of fellowship and family where the home fires forever burn,

and the welcome is always warm.

To others, it's the loneliest place in the world, where the woods are ever dark and nothing moves quietly in the night,

a place where the hungering earth grinds us all to dust,

one generation at a time. Why don't y'all come see for yourself, family? Deep Nerd Media presents

Old Gods of Appalachia.

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Previously on Midnight Burger, pro tip.

When answering a Craigslist ad for a new job, ask more follow-up questions.

Oh shit. They're coming right now.

Close the door.

Just tell us your name. Are you trying to stop me? I won't stop.

I got your gun, cablo!

We need to stop this woman. A never-ending brunch.

You trapped her in a giant ice cube.

Hey!

I'm talking to you.

The diner is surrounded by sheep.

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