Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend

Latest Episodes:

John Henry, Steel Driving Man Sep 24, 2021

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Listen to the tale of a legend that is sung throughout the Appalachians to this very day.

Appalachian Giants Sep 17, 2021

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Let’s look at the giants of Appalachia.

Pow Wow, Hex And Murder Sep 10, 2021

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Join me as I tell an unbelievable tale of black magic and murder that would literally be funny if it weren’t so serious.

Special Bonus Episode: “Boots” Grimmett, Coal Miner Extraordinaire. Sep 07, 2021

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Bonus episode. Listen to the story of “Boots” Grimmett from Omar, West Virginia.

The Whippoorwill Of Thunder Road Sep 02, 2021

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The 1958 movie called Thunder Road was made based on the life of the Whippoorwill of Thunder Road but who was he?

There’s Gold In Them There Hills Aug 26, 2021

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Let’s take a look into a treasure said to be buried in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia.

Cat Fishing Gone Wrong Aug 20, 2021

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See how this form of cat fishing made a mess in a small Appalachian town.

Glen Alum, A Case Of Mountain Karma Aug 13, 2021

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Listen to what happened in Glen Alum West Virginia back in 1914 when old fashioned mountain karma reigned supreme.

Raynella, Queen Of Knoxville Aug 06, 2021

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Listen to this story of Raynella Leath who acted like the queen of Knoxville. By the time she was done, she was probably right.

Disaster In Monongah Jul 30, 2021

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Listen to the story of the worst mining disaster in American history.