Forgotten American Folklore

Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Notes on John Henry

Information about that Steel Drivin' Man that didn't make the first episode

4 Juni 20257min

The Devil in North Carolina

The Devil's Tramping Grounds, Kill Devil Hill, Duke's Blue Devils- there are quite a few stories of Satan visiting North Carolina. Here are three. We'd love to hear from you at fafolklore@gmail.com

1 Juni 202512min

John Henry

John Henry was a steel drivin' man. And probably a real person. And maybe even from New Jersey! Fafolklore@gmail.com

1 Juni 202511min

Frozen Vermonters

Winter is coming, how do you handle the elderly members of your family? Simple- deep freeze them until Spring! Questions? Comments? fafolklore@gmail.com

25 Maj 202512min

Introducing the Podcast - Theme Music and Spoons

I'll introduce myself and what I plan to do with this Summer project. I'll tell a quick story that I've been telling second graders for years- all about my great-great uncle who worked one season wit...

25 Maj 20257min