The Night of Endless Rain: The Flash Flood of 1924
On the night of June 13, 1924, what appeared to be a summer thunderstorm in Carter County, Tennessee, transformed into one of the most devastating flash floods in the state's history. Join us as we te...
7 Dec 202411min
The Deadliest Show on Earth: The Appalachian Wild West Show Shootout of 1905
In the summer of 1905, the Wild West came alive in the heart of Appalachia, complete with a saloon, a shootout, and a dramatic train attack. Join us as we tell the wild tale of Texas Bill's Wild West ...
30 Nov 202411min
The Himlerville Experiment: Appalachia's Only Miner-Owned Coal Town
There was once a coal company in Appalachia that was owned not by wealthy investors but by its employees, in a cooperative enterprise. And the houses in the company’s coal camp were owned by the mine...
23 Nov 202412min
Appalachia's Ginseng King
Ginseng is a plant with a rich history and high demand in Asia, which brought buyers to Appalachia, home to an American version of this much desired root. This week, Rod and Steve tell the story of ...
16 Nov 202416min
The Legend of John Henry, The Steel Drivin' Man
In this episode, we tell the fascinating tale of John Henry, the legendary steel-driving man of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they explore the story of this American folk hero, a man of strength a...
9 Nov 202412min
Pop Kramer: The Appalachian Daredevil on Two Wheels
Harry "Pop" Kramer, was a vaudeville trick cyclist whose story is filled with circus flair, daring feats, and personal tragedy. Born in 1875 in Alexandria, Virginia, Harry's journey from a disciplined...
2 Nov 202417min
When the Mountains Drowned: The Great Flood of 1916
In this episode, we revisit the catastrophic summer of 1916, when two hurricanes unleashed unprecedented destruction on the mountains of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, an event with eer...
26 Okt 202414min
The Moonshine Roots of NASCAR
This week we explore the fascinating connection between moonshining and NASCAR racing, a tale that combines the rugged spirit of Appalachia with the high-speed world of motorsports. Discover how the n...
19 Okt 202427min
