The Ashland Tragedy
On Christmas Eve in 1881, Ashland, Kentucky, was shattered by a horrific crime that would forever be known as the Ashland tragedy. Join us as we recount the chilling events that led to the brutal murd...
17 Elo 202419min
Appalachia's Oldest Man
Today we tell a story about a man from Kentucky whose life was said to have spanned across three centuries. Truth or fiction? Well, folks, you'll have to decide that for yourselves. Join us as we tell...
10 Elo 202414min
The Appalachian Roots of Dr. Pepper
This week, we tell the fascinating story of a beloved American soft drink, Dr Pepper.Join us as we explore the origins of this iconic beverage, which has roots right here in Appalachia. We'll take you...
3 Elo 202411min
The Day the Road Burned: The Deadly 1972 Wreck on Bloody 11W
In the early morning hours of May 13, 1972, a head-on collision involving a double-decker Greyhound bus and a tractor-trailer occurred on US Route 11W, about 5 miles west of Bean Station, Tennessee. T...
27 Heinä 202411min
Kid Curry's Knoxville Showdown
Our story today involves a member of the infamous Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy's gang. Known as the wildest of the bunch, Harvey Alexander Logan, better known as Kid Curry, was a force to be reckoned wit...
20 Heinä 20248min
Wrapped In Mystery: A Pair of Appalachian Mummies
In the heart of Appalachia lies a small town with a story unlike any other. Philippi, West Virginia, is home to two perfectly preserved mummies, the result of a mysterious embalming process developed...
13 Heinä 202412min
The Sacrifice of Lucinda Mills: A Kentucky Family's Descent Into Madness
Join us this week as we tell a chilling story from Martin County, Kentucky. This episode recounts the harrowing events of January 9, 1933, when the quiet community of Tomahawk was rocked by a gruesome...
6 Heinä 202410min
Wings Over Appalachia: The John Paul Riddle Story
This week we tell the story of a man from Pike County, Kentucky, who made his mark in aviation history. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of John Paul Riddle, from his humble b...
29 Kesä 202416min
