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Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks

Ozarkian Folk Chronicles

Come with us as we dive head first into the titillating tales of Ozarkian folklore and discuss the origins and obscurities of these stories. From Curtis Copeland and Hayden Head, this is Ozarkian Folk Chronicles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:25:20

Episode 117: A Musical Version of Shepherd of the...

Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks ·

2026/04/15

Back in 2010, Hayden sent the script and lyrics for a musical version of Shepherd of the Hills to longtime SDC music director, Stan Beard. Stan caught the vision, and how! In a marathon of musical composition, Stan wrote the melodies for Hayden's songs, and Shepherd the Musical was born. Then came the journey: From the stage of Gittinger Auditorium at College of the Ozarks to the magnificent home of Rick and Dee Uebel to San Diego and finally, to the Ripley Rehearsal Center in New York City, Stan

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1:25:52

Episode 116: John Fullerton and the Nearly Forgotten...

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2026/04/08

For a time in the early 20th century, Garber, Missouri, was the epicenter of tourism in the Ozark hills of Taney County. All that's left now are a few shabby buildings returning to the soil. However, John Fullerton, local historian and popular entertainer, has immersed himself in the history of Garber and is able to bring the town back to life through master storytelling. Join John on the Chronicles and drift back to a time of homesteads, settlers, and stories that will live forever in the Ozarks.

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1:20:56

Episode 115: Another Side of Sheriff Baker’s Madison...

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2026/04/01

Warning: This episode has drug references, violence, and some language. It is intended for a mature listening audience.When Russ Mack posted a reply to our episodes on Dave McElyea and Ralph Baker, we knew we had to have him join us to get his perspective! Russ was Dave's brother, and he was part of the whole marijuana moonshining scheme in Madison County. Join the Chronicles for yet another perspective on Sheriff Baker, Dave McElyea, and the adventures of the brothers from Michigan. Though the

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57:14

Episode 114: Gary Groman, the Ole Seagull, talks...

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2026/03/25

Gary Groman has written under the pen name of the Ole Seagull for over thirty years in Branson newspapers. During that time, Gary has seen leadership come and go and witnessed great change over more than three decades in the area. Join the Chronicles for our in-depth interview with Gary for his insights into Branson's political machinery and his recommendations for the future of Branson.Brush Arbor Ghosts, Part One Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:27

Episode 113: What do Marshfield, John Boy Walton, and...

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2026/03/18

Reverend Nicholas Inman is a force in his community of Marshfield, Missouri. He is not only the Executive Director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, but for over twenty years, he has led the production of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Nicholas and his team bring celebrities, historical figures, and descendants of Presidents together in the only celebration of its kind in the Ozarks and perhaps in the country. If you want to see what's possible in your community, give this

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1:05:58

Episode 112: The Incredible Talents of Abbey...

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2026/03/11

Abbey Waterworth is an Ozarks original. From her incredible vocal talents and guitar work to shaving Wilford Brimley, her rabbit, and spinning his fur into yarn, Abbey infuses all her art with a passion for the traditions and culture of the Ozarks. Abbey is also an artist, and she has begun creating prints of Ozarks turtles, birds, and mushrooms. We know you'll enjoy meeting Abbey on yet another special episode of the Chronicles. To learn more about Abbey click the link below! Abbey WaterworthAnd

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48:23

Episode 111: More Tales from Booger County about...

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2026/03/04

Our two part series with Jason Harmon about his book, When Money Grew on Trees: The True Tale of a Marijuana Moonshiner and the Outlaw Sheriff of Madison County, turned out to be one of our most popular yet, and a major reason was the outlaw sheriff himself, Ralph Baker. Baker served Madison County for over 20 years, keeping the law, bending the law, and, according to the legends, breaking the law. When James Bowen, currently of Lincoln, Nebraska, heard the series, he called Curtis and said that he

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59:30

Episode 110: Brighten your day with D.A. Calloway,...

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2026/02/25

The one and only D.A. Calloway has entertained a generation of visitors to Silver Dollar City. With talent, good humor, and happy enthusiasm, D.A. plays the piano as if it were intended for joy. Join the Chronicles in this celebration of ragtime music, old time jazz, and a life given over to making people happier than they were before they sat down to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:57

Episode 109: Dr. Joanna Dee Das discusses her book:...

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2026/02/18

Dr. Joanna Dee Das is associate professor of dance at Washington University, and she seems to have talked with everyone who's anyone in Branson. The result is her new book, Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag. Enlightening, entertaining, and sometimes controversial, Joanna's book surveys Branson's music history from the early days of Shad Heller and the Toby Show to the virtuosity of contemporary groups like the Haygoods. Joanna credits Branson for preserving the musical variety show and for

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54:29

Episode 108: Travis Holt tells more wild stories of...

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2026/02/11

Travis Holt, historian, author, and storyteller extraordinaire, takes us to the wild and woolly hills of Newton County, Arkansas. With an unforgettable cast of characters from Aunt Vestie to Cousin Leon, Travis peels back the curtain on bootleggers, moonshiners, and Saturday night fighters. Join the Chronicles for another great episode with Travis! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:14

Episode 107: Tom Kersen, author of Where the Misfits...

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2026/02/04

Dr. Tom Kersen, associate professor of sociology at Jackson State University, came to the Ozarks in the '70s as the teenage son of Back-to-the-Landers. His experience was often grinding and sometimes grueling, but he became fascinated by the characters and quirks of folks coming to the Ozarks. Out of that fascination came his new book, Where the Misfits Fit; part sociological study and part memoir, Tom tells a story as wild as the people in it. Join the Chronicles for a memorable ride through the

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1:07:56

Episode 106: The Wingnutty Sound of Creek Stink, the...

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2026/01/28

Eric Bogwalker, Dez Dino, Amelia LaMair, and Destiny Homer create the one and only Creek Stink sound at Flotsam Farm in the heart of Ozark County. Join the Chronicles for our discussion of life, farming, and music in an intentional community. In an age when everyone is bemoaning the sad effects of isolation, these folks go out of their way to create community, way out of their way! And they don't keep it to themselves: Flotsam Farm invites their neighbors, fellow travelers, and others who are just

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47:11

Episode 105: Jason McCollom of the Ozarks Heritage...

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2026/01/21

Dr. Jason McCollom, Associate Professor of History and Department Chair of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences at Missouri State University-West Plains, discusses the recently founded Ozarks Heritage Research Center, their current holdings and programs, and their plans for the future. You'll be inspired by Jason's passion for the Ozarks and his commitment to our history and culture! As long as the Ozarks have advocates like Jason, we're in good hands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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1:25:04

Episode 104: From Cryptids to Cryptocurrency: Emma...

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2026/01/15

The Chronicles is excited to announce their new sponsor, the Bigfoot Fun Park, in Branson, Missouri! And we're equally excited to welcome Emma Hamilton from the Bigfoot Fun Park to learn more about their innovations in merging traditional storytelling with sophisticated technology. Storytelling will never be the same; in fact, it may be more fun and exciting than ever! If you are a creative in photography, writing, painting, or other media, this podcast is a must! Hosted on Acast. See

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1:09:28

Episode 103: From Roadhouse Rocker to Roadie for Roy...

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2026/01/07

The 1970s were a, uh, magical time for music and musicians, and Sid Pierce had a front row seat for the spectacle. From drumming with his band, Levi Walker, to touring with Roy Clark, Sid was full throttle all the time, and he has the stories to prove it. Join us for this fun episode (Sid forbade us from calling it "special") with Sid. Maybe you'll recall some memories of your own, or if you're too young, you'll know what to ask your parents! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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1:03:37

Episode 102: Daniel Woodrell In Memoriam: A...

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2025/12/31

Daniel Woodrell published nine novels, most of which were set in the Ozarks, and in the process created a genre he called "country noir." Woodrell's books are gritty, dark, and often despairing, yet he gave a voice to the most marginal of Ozarkers: the dispossessed poor. His novel Winter's Bone was made into a movie that faithfully captured Woodrell's characters and launched the career of a young Jennifer Lawrence. Dr. Brooks Blevins, Noel Boyd professor of history at MSU, has taught Woodrell's

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1:23:26

Episode 101: A Bilyeu Christmas: A Tradition of Song...

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2025/12/24

When Mark and his brother and cousins formed Big Smith, they were following in the long tradition of Bilyeu family musicians. Bob Bilyeu, the patriarch of the family, and his Southern Gospel group, the Waymakers, preceded Big Smith, and preceding the Waymakers was even older musical tradition. This special Christmas episode includes an interview with Bob and Mark, songs performed in Bob's living room, and Christmas songs from the archives featuring the Bilyeu family.There's nothing like Christmas in

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1:09:15

Episode 100: Road Trip! Vance Randolph and Thames...

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2025/12/17

Ozarks historian, Dr. Brooks Blevins, discovered an excerpt from a diary of Vance Randolph and passed it along to Curtis. The entry recalls a 1932 trip that Randolph took with Thames Williamson, author of The Woods Colt, from Fayetteville to Mountain View, Arkansas. While in Fayetteville, the two men met up with Charles Morrow Wilson and Charles Finger, both prolific and highly regarded Ozarks authors. Join the Chronicles for this special road trip through the Ozarks of a century ago! Hosted on

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53:21

Episode 99: Gigging for Suckers with Jacob McIntosh...

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2025/12/10

Jacob McIntosh is a ninth-generation Ozarker who's been fish gigging since his grandpa took him out at the age of 14. Jacob brings his extensive experience and knowledge to the Chronicles on what is perhaps the most Ozarkian sport of all, gigging suckers. Then Curtis, Crystal, and Hayden join Jacob on the James River to take a turn at fish gigging themselves. At twenty-eight degrees, the river air was chill, but the experience was fantastic! Warning: Gigging and cleaning suckers is not pretty, but

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53:44

Episode 98: Travis Holt and the Tale of the Murder at...

Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks ·

2025/12/03

Travis Holt, Ozarks author and blogger, returns to the Chronicles with a Pope County, Arkansas, story, this one about the lay-in-wait shooting of a peddler. Drawing from meticulous research, Travis shares this true crime tale and ponders exactly who did what on that fateful day. What we do know is this: The hills harbor thousands of stories that are profane, profound, preposterous, and impressive, and we, along with many others including Travis, are doing our best never to let them slip into

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