Lewis The Robber
In the early 1800's central Pennsylvania was the home of a man named David Lewis. Lewis joined the army then went AWOL, starting down a road that led to him becoming a charming con man, counterfeiter...
6 Nov 202111min
The Trial Of Dr. Smith
In 1877 a young Kentucky man's body was found by the side of the road, the victim of a knife attack. Suspicion quickly fell on the deceased's former best friend since the two had recently had a fallin...
23 Okt 20217min
The Sevier/Jackson Duel
In 1803 John Sevier was the governor of the state of Tennessee and Andrew Jackson was a Superior Court judge, both in Knoxville. They were also bitter political rivals. One day the two met on the st...
16 Okt 202114min
The Bridge To Vulcan
In 1977 a small town along the Tug River in West Virginia needed a bridge. They got that bridge, and became world-famous in the process. That's our story this week. Be sure to subscribe to the Stor...
9 Okt 202111min
The Rugby Colony
After the Civil War a group of English men and women traveled to the hills of Tennessee to set up a utopian colony. Today we tell that story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcas...
2 Okt 20219min
Moses Stepp
Today we tell a story that's a little bit history and a little bit folklore about a legend in eastern Kentucky named Moses Stepp, supposedly the oldest man to have ever lived in the state. Thanks for ...
25 Sep 202111min
The Knox Mine Disaster
In 1959 a mining operation ignored mine regulations leading not only to a mine roof collapse but flooding so bad that miners were killed and the entire economy in the area was pretty much destroyed. Y...
18 Sep 202110min
Escape(s) From The Yancey County Jail
1929 was a rough year for the jailer at the Yancey County jail, in North Carolina. That year saw not one but two 3-prisoner escapes from the facility. That's our story today. Thanks for listening a...
11 Sep 20219min
