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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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UK weekly Internet & DAB radio show on Starpoint Radio - Bringing you the very best in Upfront Modern Soul, R&B and Gospel. Catch the show every Wednesday 7pm on www.StarpointRadio.com - DAB - TuneIn The Shows are available here on Podomatic as well as iTunes as a Podcast, remember to subscribe. Stay blessed, Jai www.sosoulful.co.uk
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Trace Evidence is a weekly true crime podcast that focuses on unsolved cases, from chilling murders to missing persons. Join host Steven Pacheco as he examines each case, diving deep into the evidence and exploring the theories which revolve around them. For each unsolved case, there are the victims and their families, who want answers and the abductors and murders who hide the truth. Learn More Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trace-evidence--3207798/support.
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Song Surgery is where we dissect hit songs and hit records with the songwriters who composed them, and the singers and musicians who performed on them. (Be sure to subscribe and leave a rating!)
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Host and crime fiction writer Laurie Fagen interviews authors who also read their mystery, suspense or thriller short stories, or a chapter from their published books. In addition, sprinkled throughout the series, the podcast will feature radio-theatre-style sections from the audiobooks for Fagen's three crime fiction novels. These incorporate professional actors, original music and sound effects.
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When thirty-two year old Shirley McAvoy didn't show up for her youngest daughter's birthday everyone knew something was wrong. After being unable to reach her, Shirley's estranged husband, Brian, reported her missing to the Pittsfield Police Department in Maine. Initially, investigators found nothing to indicate a crime had been committed and did l…
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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 the story of John Shell, a man who claimed to be the oldest person to have ever lived. Listen to the Stories podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spo…
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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 on a journey from the small town of Rural Retreat, Virginia, to the bustling streets of Waco, Texas, where it blossomed into the beloved drink we kn…
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In the early morning hours of May 13, 1972, a head-on collision involving a double-decker Greyhound bus and a tractor-trailer occurred on US Route 11W, about 5 miles west of Bean Station, Tennessee. This tragic accident resulted in 14 deaths and 15 injuries, marking it as the deadliest traffic accident in Tennessee history, further cementing the re…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Scott L. Smith! Scott is an attorney, author, blogger, and lover of all things Catholic: the wisdom of the Saints, the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother, and especially the King of Kings, as well as all the hidden connections between history, scripture, culture, and theology. He's also the host of the podcast, Cat…
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Our story today involves a member of the infamous Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy's gang. Known as the wildest of the bunch, Harvey Alexander Logan, better known as Kid Curry, was a force to be reckoned with. After a successful train robbery put a bounty on their heads, the gang members went their separate ways to wait for things to cool off. Curry chose…
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Twenty-three year old Randy Church was a bright, talented and driven student attending Montana State University. Majoring in electrical engineering, Randy was excited for what opportunities the future would afford. Living off campus in Bozeman at the time, Randy picked up a part time job at a local Pizza Hut. He quickly was promoted to the position…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Scott L. Smith! Scott is an attorney, author, blogger, and lover of all things Catholic: the wisdom of the Saints, the Eucharist and the Blessed Mother, and especially the King of Kings, as well as all the hidden connections between history, scripture, culture, and theology. He's also the host of the podcast, Cat…
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In the heart of Appalachia lies a small town with a story unlike any other. Philippi, West Virginia, is home to two perfectly preserved mummies, the result of a mysterious embalming process developed by an unassuming farmer named Graham Hamrick nearly 140 years ago. This intriguing story shines a light on the rich and sometimes eerie history of a s…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back author/researcher, Tony Wright. Tony is the author of Things Aren’t Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five. He's the author of two comic books and a graphic novel with Source Point Press. Tony is an archivist, father, husband, and a lost soul of rock and roll. When he is not writing, he is spending…
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Join us this week as we tell a chilling story from Martin County, Kentucky. This episode recounts the harrowing events of January 9, 1933, when the quiet community of Tomahawk was rocked by a gruesome discovery. The lifeless body of a 72-year-old woman was found in her mountain cabin, the victim of a bizarre ritual led by her own son, John H. Mills…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome author/researcher, Tony Wright. Tony is the author of Things Aren’t Right: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five. He's the author of two comic books and a graphic novel with Source Point Press. Tony is an archivist, father, husband, and a lost soul of rock and roll. When he is not writing, he is spending time…
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This week we tell the story of a man from Pike County, Kentucky, who made his mark in aviation history. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of John Paul Riddle, from his humble beginnings in Appalachia to his pioneering contributions to aviation. His passion for flight led him to become a daredevil barnstormer, a co-founder of t…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back author/researcher/investigator, Kathleen Marden for the second half of our conversation. Kathleen's fascination with UFOs began in 1961, when her aunt and uncle Betty and Barney Hill had a close encounter and UFO abduction in New Hampshire's White Mountains. As a family member, Kathleen gained firsthand know…
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This week on the Stories podcast, we tell the story of two Appalachian towns, Loyston and Butler, that were submerged beneath TVA lakes but refused to disappear. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they recount the fascinating tales of these communities that were dramatically transformed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Listen to the audio versio…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome author/researcher/investigator, Kathleen Marden! Kathleen's fascination with UFOs began in 1961, when her aunt and uncle Betty and Barney Hill had a close encounter and UFO abduction in New Hampshire's White Mountains. As a family member, Kathleen gained firsthand knowledge of Betty's and Barney's UFO encounter o…
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Ten year old Amber Barker was riding her bike home from a friend's house. It wasn't a long distance, just over half a mile through neighborhood roads she was highly familiar with. Unfortunately, she never arrived. Within hours, the Oklahoma City Police Department descended upon the neighborhood and began searching. The next day they were joined by …
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Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of Nancy Emmeline Callahan Dollar, affectionately known as Granny Dollar. This Cherokee matriarch lived on Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama, and became a legendary figure in her community. Born in 1826, Granny Dollar's life was a rich tapestry of Cherokee heritage, history, and surviv…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back author/researcher/lawyer/adventurer Doug Kari to talk all about his new book, "Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved True Crime". Doug's true crime stories have run on the front pages of Las Vegas Review-Journal, LA Weekly, San Francisco Daily Journal, and other respected ou…
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This week on the Stories podcast, we tell of the harrowing events of the first Battle of Saltville and its tragic aftermath. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they recount the significance of Saltville's salt mines during the Civil War, a resource as valuable as gold for preserving food. We also shed light on a lesser-known but profoundly impactf…
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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome author/researcher/lawyer/adventurer Doug Kari to talk all about his new book, "Berman Murders: Unraveling the Mojave Desert's Most Mysterious Unsolved True Crime". Doug's true crime stories have run on the front pages of Las Vegas Review-Journal, LA Weekly, San Francisco Daily Journal, and other respected outlets…
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In this week’s episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the captivating tale of the Beale Treasure—a story that has fascinated treasure hunters and cryptographers for well over a century. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they share the story of the mystery surrounding a massive cache of gold, silver, and jewels allegedly buried in Bedford Count…
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In this episode of the Stories podcast, we tell a crime story involving a wealthy heir from Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, whose life ended tragically in New Orleans. James Mahoney, a man of many talents and pursuits, found himself entangled in a web of mystery and murder that has intrigued many for decades. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they t…
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of the prelude to the infamous Trail of Tears—the murder that inflamed Cherokee tensions and provided the legal framework for the tragic forced relocation of the tribe from the southeast to what’s now Oklahoma. Join Rod Mullins and Steve Gilly as they unravel the complex tale of Jack Walke…
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike southwest Virginia: the Rye Cove cyclone of 1929. A day that began like any other would end in tragedy as a powerful tornado tore across the community of Rye Cove, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Listen as Steve Gilly an…
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Josh and Brandon meet at Pop’s to review Betty & Veronica Friends Forever Fairy Tales. Show notes: Beware spoilers in this episode! Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review.Josh Wright, Brandon Clarkson tarafından oluşturuldu
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Josh and Brandon interview Amy Chase, Jordan Morris, and Ryan Cody—writers of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe of Horrors Fresh Meat. Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review.Josh Wright, Brandon Clarkson tarafından oluşturuldu
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Two days after Christmas of 1993, thirty-eight year old nurse and mother of two, Latricia White failed to show up for work. Hours later, her father went to her home and was devastated to find her lifeless body lying in bed. It would later be determined she had been shot multiple times in the head as she slept. Investigators soon learned of Lee Wack…
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Today we tell the remarkable story of James Smith, a frontiersman and longhunter whose fight for survival in the Appalachian wilderness in 1767 after a hunting expedition tested his knowledge, ingenuity and determination to live. Listen to our podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, or on your favorite podcast app, and consider suppo…
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Josh and Brandon meet at Pop’s to talk about the Little Chock'Lit Shoppe of Horrors episode of Archie’s Weird Mysteries. Show notes: Beware spoilers in this episode! Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review.Josh Wright, Brandon Clarkson tarafından oluşturuldu
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the remarkable tale of Talmadge Judd, a backyard innovator from Kingsport, Tennessee, whose vision and mechanical abilities led to the creation in 1945 of the Humming Bird, an automobile far ahead of its time. With no blueprints, Judd built the Humming Bird in just four months—a subcompact marvel th…
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Josh and Brandon meet at Pop’s to review The Cult of That Wilkin Boy The Initiation by Cullen Bunn, Dan Schoening, Ben Galvan, Matt Herms, and Jack Morelli. Show notes: Beware spoilers in this episode! Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review.…
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Today we tell a story with echoes of the Wild West…along with a twist! We unravel the mysterious life of Jack Vermillion of Mendota, Virginia, a man who many say once walked the dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, alongside the legendary Earp brothers. Join hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they journey through the tangled tales of a figure man…
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Timmy Heague joins Josh and Brandon at Pop’s to talk about Blossoms 666. Show notes: Beware spoilers in this episode! Interview with Cullen Bunn about Blossoms 666 Follow Archie and Me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a review.Josh Wright, Brandon Clarkson tarafından oluşturuldu
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Rare Bird Farm in the mountains of Madison County is an agricultural arts center that hosts performing arts, classes, workshops, and community events, all centered around the ideas of creativity, connection, and collaboration. While not a commercial farm, Rare Bird also raises animals, medicinal plants, and food. We spent some time with Mitchell Da…
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