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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 fl…
1 year, 10 months ago
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 …
1 year, 10 months ago
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 house…
1 year, 10 months ago
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 …
1 year, 11 months ago
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 st…
1 year, 11 months ago
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 Alexa…
1 year, 11 months ago
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 Nort…
1 year, 11 months ago
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 …
2 years ago
Fiddlin' John Carson: Mountain Melodies and Dark Shadows
Today we tell the story of Fiddlin' John Carson, a man who was not only an early pioneer of country music but also a master storyteller with a contro…
2 years ago
The Great Locomotive Chase: A Daring Civil War Raid
Today we tell the story of one of the boldest raids of the Civil War—the Great Locomotive Chase, also known as Andrews' Raid.
We tell of the daring pl…
2 years ago