The Daring Rescue of Jemima Boone
Join us as we tell the adventurous and daring story of the kidnapping of Jemima Boone, daughter of the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone, by a Native American war party and her dramatic rescue. Disc...
21 Sep 202413min
A Whiskey Fueled Tragedy: Willis Hatfield and the Death of Dr Edwin Thornhill
Join us as we tell the tragic and lesser-known story of Willis Hatfield, the youngest son of Devil Anse Hatfield. While the Hatfield-McCoy feud had cooled down by the time Willis came of age, his life...
14 Sep 202414min
The Most Haunted Place in Appalachia? The Story of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
Join us as we tell the story of one of the most notorious landmarks in West Virginia: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.Known as the most haunted place in America, this episode uncovers the dark hist...
7 Sep 202420min
The Mysterious Disappearance of Blaise Harsell
This week we tell the mysterious and tragic story of Blaise Harsell, a wealthy naturalist and writer from New York who vanished into the rugged mountains along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, lea...
31 Aug 202413min
Appalachia's Mysterious Mountain of Lost Souls
Today, we tell a story about a place that over a century ago was said to have been shrouded in mystery and fear, known for inexplicable and mysterious disappearances. That, folks, is our story today. ...
24 Aug 202414min
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 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 202411min
