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The Trickster Hides in Plain Sight in Ozarks Myth & History Mar 03, 2023

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Tricksters & Thieves (and Rabbits) Oh My! The Trickster has been with us ever since we started telling stories around a fire; and maybe longer. Whether you know him as Loki, Coyote, Lil Abner, Jack the Hero, Jesse James, or even the Ozark Howler, the Trickster hides in plain sight in the Ozarks. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. Remember, There Are No Easy Answers in the Dark Ozarks.

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Dark Ozarks, 2023

How the Hillbilly got to the Hills: He isn't Who You Think. Scotch Irish, Myth & Magic in the Ozarks Feb 23, 2023

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The Hillbilly isn't who you think he is, and he played a pivotal role in the United States from the American Revolution, to the Settling of the Ozarks, The Civil War & more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. Remember, There Are No Easy Answers in the Dark Ozarks. What questions would you like answered next week? JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube Live,We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

ParaPop!: How Pop Culture Affects Our Perception of History & the Paranormal Feb 17, 2023

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"ParaPop!: How Pop Culture Affects Our Perception of History & the Paranormal" (what you think about Abraham Lincoln, Ghosts, and the Ozark Howler Has An Awful Lot to do with P.T. Barnum, WWII abd the Exorcist Movie. We take on Supernatural, Black Eyed Kids, Twilight and more as well. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. Remember, There Are No Easy Answers in the Dark Ozarks. What questions would you like answered next week? JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube. Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks to promote history. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

Special Feature Interview: Hotel of Terror (Springfield, Missouri) Landmark Haunt(ed) Building Facing Eminent Domain by City Feb 12, 2023

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Special Feature Interview: Lisa Interviews Sterling Mathis, owner of Hotel of Terror in Springfield, Missouri. Opening in 1978, Hotel of Terror is one of the longest continuously-operating haunt attractions in the United States. The building is also a historic building, built in 1912 and was the Texas Hotel. Dark Ozarks fans may also be interested to hear that the building is really haunted as well. Hotel of Terror now faces an eminent domain challenge by the City of Springfield, Missouri which threatens its continued operation. If you are a fan of Hotel of Horror, watch to see how you can show your support. JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube Live. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

Inmates, Apparitions, & the Blues! (Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City/Columbia MO) Feb 09, 2023

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"Inmates, Apparitions & The Blues? Oh My!" (The Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City/ Columbia, Missouri) including dark tales of murder, the Civil War, tragic children, the real story behind the iconic Blues song and folk legend Stagger Lee- not to mention a haunted Waffle House and a haunted Wal-Mart, and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. What questions would you like answered next week? JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube Live. Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks to promote history. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

Tales of Terror and Fright on the Mighty Mississippi! Feb 03, 2023

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Tales of Terror and Fright on the Mighty Mississippi? From the Northern Ozarks along the Mississippi River: From the Piasa Bird, The Elijah Lovejoy Murder, Tales of a Voodoo Witch and Suicidal Teacher to Robert E Lee and Abraham Lincoln at Bloody Island and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. What questions would you like answered next week? Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks to promote history. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

What in Tarnation?! The Ozarks in Texas?! (Ozark Howler, Ghosts and Civil War Tales) Jan 26, 2023

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What in Tarnation? The Ozarks in Texas? From The Ozark Howler, Tales of Ghost Horses and Supernatural Creatures, Ozarkers Took More Than Wagons to Texas, Not to Mention Putting Their Stamp on The Lone Star State in the Civil War, including Jo Shelby and his Iron Brigade saving the Treasury in Austin from Outlaws and refusing a reward. The people and myths of Texas have many of their roots in the Ozarks, .and include these things and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. What questions would you like answered?

Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks to promote history. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex

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From The Ozarks to The Alamo Jan 19, 2023

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From the Ozarks to the Alamo: And graverobbing, pirates, revenge and more along the way. The myth of early Texas found nany of its roots in the Ozarks,.and includes these things and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. What questions would you like answered next week? We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023

Good Ol' Holiday Viscera Jan 12, 2023

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The Ol' Holiday Viscera~ Old Christmas: the Paranormal and Witchcraft traditions of the season.Talking Animals, Hoodoo, Explosives, Ghosts, Tatterdemalions. The Dark Side of the celebrations in the Ozarks includes these things and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect.

What questions would you like answered?

Thank you for supporting Dark Ozarks and our partner locations to promote history. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex

Dark Ozarks, 2023

The Queen City (Springfield, Mo) & Her Dark Underbelly Part 2 Jan 06, 2023

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The Queen City (Springfield, Missouri, that is) & Its Dark Underbelly, Oh my! The Missing 3, Bonnie & Clyde, The Young Brothers Massacre, Pretty Boy Floyd, Secret Tunnels and more. (Part 2) The Dark Side of the Queen City includes these things and more, including the Hauntings, the Young Brothers Massacre & Pretty Boy Floyd, and more. Josh & Lisa discuss noir tales from the Dark Ozarks, including the connections that are not what you expect. What questions would you like answered? JOIN US for Wednesdays Live at 8pm Eastern/ 7pm Central on Youtube Live. We truly appreciate you! ~~Josh, Lisa &Alex ©️ Dark Ozarks, 2023 #darkozarks #noeasyanswers #ozarksnoir #Ozarks #thathappened #thathappenedhere #history #haunt #haint #creepy #spooky #noir ##unexplained #unsolved #moretocome #tvshow #legend #mysteries #Missouri #Arkansas #folklore #legend #mystery #theozarks #scary #bestscarystories #storytelling #podcast

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