Short Stuff: Haint Blue

In this episode, Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating tradition of painting porch ceilings light blue in the low country regions of the southeastern United States, exploring the rich Gullah Geechee cultural roots behind this beautiful practice. They uncover the spiritual significance of haint blue, learning how this indigo color is believed to protect homes from haints—restless spirits from West and Central African spiritual traditions that are far more mischievous and invasive than your typical ghost. Along the way, they reveal some genuinely creepy creatures like the boo hag and the plat eye, and explain the clever (sometimes hilariously simple) tricks people use to ward off these supernatural troublemakers.