Regional Tall Tales
Folklore is what makes a place uniquely a place- Paul Bunyan could only live in the Midwest and Pecos Bill could only thrive in Texas. Today, three regional tall tales: Most Humphreys from New York, ...
24 Aug 202513min
The Hatfields and the McCoys
The idea of families fighting it out for some reason or another is as old as civilization itself. Today we put an American spin on the idea with the Hatfields and the McCoys- two families battling in...
17 Aug 202512min
Febold Feboldsen - a Hero of the Great Plains
If you're from Nebraska or the Great Plains, you may have heard about Febold Feboldsen. He's a Swedish farmer who comes West and settles in the plains- his biggest foe is the weather. This week he'l...
10 Aug 202513min
Santa Muerte and Jesus Malverde: Narco culture folklore
A venerated spirit and a local saint- both springing from the narcotics culture. fafolklore@gmail.com
3 Aug 202513min
Extra: A Quick Look at some Marriage Traditions
Last week I married a wonderful woman- how do you make an occasion like that on a podcast? I can't give you each a piece of cake, but I can give you a quick list of fun wedding traditions. Fafolk...
28 Jul 20254min
Mormon Folklore: Characters you may meet someday
The Mormon community has a rich history and folklore. Today its Cain walking the Earth and the Three Nephites fafolklore@gmail.com
27 Jul 202513min
Extra: Three Cherokee Folktales
The stories from 'Myths of the Cherokee'. Kids don't listen to their mothers, man lie to gets a girl's attention, and the world is created.
23 Jul 202511min
Sam Bass: A bad guy who became a good(ish) guy
We'll meet quite a few outlaws as we travel through Western Folklore. Some will be villains, and some will be legends. Sam Bass was the first outlaw to be loved by the people and hated by the law. ...
20 Jul 202514min
