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Yore Town

Beard Laws Studio, Bleav

Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your town"s dark, wild, unbelievable past that will have you thinking there is no way that really happened here. Matt, Megh, and Zac dust off the books, and hit the streets and an occasional nursing home to unveil Yore Town’s past. From small towns to where we live to big cities before they were what they are today. This is Yore Town, Yore Stories.

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18:12

Death and TTRPGs in Herrings, NY | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/09/11

Time spent with good friends is one of the few things folks from any time, place or walk of life can enjoy and look forward to. If you’re one of my good friends not named Matt or Megh, chances are, when we get together, we’re playing Dungeons & Dragons. This juggernaut of high fantasy role playing, math, drama, conquest, triumph and anguish has been the epicenter of so many enjoyable times in my life. But … like most things good and amazing in this world … The shine hides a shadow … and my

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The St Lawrence State Hospital | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/09/04

The psychiatric center came first. Initially, it was to be call the Ogdensburg State Asylum for the Insane, but the name was changed to the St. Lawrence State Hospital before the first patient was admitted. In the late 1970's, it was re-christened the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Blind River Killer | Yore Town Podcast Episode 21

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2023/08/28

Step into the shadows of one of Canada's most chilling unsolved mysteries with our latest episode of Cold Case Chronicles. In this installment, we delve deep into the riveting tale that has perplexed investigators and captivated the world for decades – the enigmatic saga of the Blind River Killer.In the summer of 1991, the tranquil town of Blind River, Ontario, was thrust into a nightmare as a series of gruesome murders sent shockwaves through the community. In this gripping podcast episode, we

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24:19

The Tragic Past Of Burke Idaho | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/08/21

Burke Idaho according to Wikipedia is a ghost town in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States, established in 1887. Once a thriving silver, lead and zinc mining community, the town saw significant decline in the mid-twentieth century after the closure of several mines. It’s in Shoshone County that went from 1400 people in the early 1900’s to around 15 people in the 1990’s.Shout-out to Collin Wood at Artota Records for the tunes you hear in this episode. If you are looking for custom tunnage email him

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19:10

The Murder Of Miss Shay In Ogdensburg NY | Yore Town...

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2023/08/14

The year was 1872 and Maria Shay was pronounced dead and was a victim to an abortion gone wrong. Who was Maria Shay? Maria was a female originally from Morrisburg NY. She moved to Waddington NY where she lived for several years giving her this connection to Ogdensburg and the murder that occured. After living in Waddington for awhile she then packed up and moved to Pennsylvania for a bit where she lived with her sister in 1871. She got into a little bit of a bind when down there and decided to take

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The Hartford Tragedy Clayton NY | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/08/07

In 1894 Clayton NY was shocked to a horrific scene when a ship couldn’t outlast a storm on the mighty Lake Ontario and all hands on deck lost their lives. October 11th 1894 is a day that will live on for many in the small village of Clayton. Clayton is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 5,153 at the 2010 census. The town is named after John M. Clayton, a federal political leader from Delaware. The town contains a village also named Clayton. Both are northwest of

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Boldt Castle | Yore Town Podcast Episode 17

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2023/07/31

There is a castle located in the thousand islands in northern NY on heart island. The castle and island have a history and a story of love and heartbreak. A classic rags-to-riches story. Grab your tissues and get ready because we are going to jump into this.Shout-out to Collin Wood at Artota Records for the tunes you hear in this episode. If you are looking for custom tunnage email him at collin.wood0804@gmail.com Check us out at https://beacons.ai/yoretown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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17:50

Champ, Lake Champlain Mythical Monster | Yore Town...

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2023/07/24

You might have never heard of Champ but you probably have heard of its counterpart, or cousin, hell maybe even brother or sister the Loch Ness Monster. You know Nessie the mythical monster that is said to be living in the Scottish Highlands. Much like Nessie Champ is said to be living in Lake Champlain. Shout-out to Collin Wood at Artota Records for the tunes you hear in this episode. If you are looking for custom tunnage email him at collin.wood0804@gmail.com Check us out at

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24:14

The Undefeated Onondaga Parkway Overpass | Yore Town...

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2023/07/17

So you’re on your commute. Maybe you’re a private business owner, maybe you work on The Hill … maybe you're a garbage man … maybe you’re the mayor. Who is to say? But as you're driving down NY-370, the gorgeous yet disgusting Onondaga Lake stretches out next to you and as you round a bend entering the Syracuse city limits, a small marvel of man’s triumph over nature emerges. Jutting out of the serene coastal landscape a sharp, angular truss bridge made of 19th century wrought iron and steel

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27:02

Stacey Castor, The Syracuse Black Widow | Yore Town...

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2023/07/10

Born Stacey Ruth Daniels in Clay, New York, she met her first husband, Michael Wallace when she was just 17. They married quickly and in 1988, they had their first daughter, Ashley, followed by a second daughter, Bree, in 1991. The marriage was seemingly passionate but a tough dynamic between Stacey and her daughters began to form, financial stressors were common and, over time, the couple drifted apart and it was rumored both parties were having affairs. Shoutout to Collin Wood at Artota Records

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Monastery Monk Murderer | Yore Town Podcast Episode 13

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2023/07/03

The St Augustinian Academy located in the grymes hill area near Staten island. The Augustinian Academy on Staten Island, New York, was founded on May 30, 1899, in conjunction with the new Roman Catholic parish of Our Lady of Good Counsel, both by the Augustinian Friars. The academy expanded in 1926 and closed in 1969, adding about 250 priests to the Augustinian order.Shoutout to Collin Wood at Artota Records for the tunes you hear in this episode. If you are looking for custom tunnage email him at

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Gibson Guitars Ties To Northern NY | Yore Town...

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2023/06/26

Gibson Guitars is the iconic guitar company that was played by a couple of people you might have heard of like Les Paul, Slash, BB King, Jimmy Page, Billy Gibbons, and Bob Marley just to name a few. Orville H. Gibson was born in 1856 on a farm near Chateaugay and in this episode of the Yore Town Podcast you are going to hear all about how he invented the Gibson Guitars!Shoutout to Collin Wood at Artota Records for the tunes you hear in this episode. If you are looking for custom tunnage email him

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20:26

Almon Farnsworth Dreadful Death | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/06/19

Hermon NY In 1872 was scene to a horrific dreadful death. It’s a way no human should have to ever go. January 1872 specifically was a busier than usual night at the Farnsworth House. The Hotel keep Almon Farnsworth was busy visiting the regulars while welcoming patrons who arrived for an appointment with a traveling phrenologist. A phrenologist is a person that measures bumps on the skull to predict mental traits. Some late 1800’s alternative medicine or pseudoscience. While the phrenologist was

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26:52

The Greatest Show On Earth Train Crash Potsdam, NY |...

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2023/06/12

It's easy for any show to go off the rails as they say but this one actually did. The year was 1889 and this tragedy really left a mark on local history and we are going to tell you all about it. Circuses were HUGE in the late 1800s and carried into the 1900s. One of the biggest names in the business was The Barnum Bailey Show which many called the Greatest Show on Earth. They were a show from 1841-1919. They then partnered with the Ringling Brothers and continued to do shows until 2017. Yore

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Carmen Basilio, The Upstate Onion Farmer | Yore Town...

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2023/06/05

Carmen Basilio, The Upstate Onion Farmer - From Canastota, NY but trained in Alex Bay/Watertown area, Watertown Tucked up against the bustling I-90 outside of Syracuse, NY with the glitz of Turning Stone Resort & Casino looming on the horizon sits a little town of just over 4,000 people. The Thruway junction lets you off to an open intersection featuring a McDonald’s, two abandoned hotels, a Native-owned gas station and slot parlor, the International Boxing Hall of Fame and a terribly aged

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20:31

The Lady In The Lake - Yore Town Podcast Episode 08

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2023/05/29

The Lady In The Lake - Yore Town Podcast S01EP08On today’s episode we are going to talk about a chilling story and probably one of if not the craziest stories to ever come out of Lake Placid New York. Mabel Smith Douglass and her family suffered some horrific tragedies that leads to one of the most chilling stories you might ever hear. Plus maybe it has some inspiration in the naming of Jason Voorhees? Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you

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17:51

Police Officer Leaps Into Legend | Yore Town Podcast...

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2023/05/22

Northern NY was one of if not the wildest places in the world during prohibition with the bootleggers wreaking havoc. Many high speed chases were taking place between the bootleggers and police. Many wild ones were documented and we can’t even imagine how many others were not. In Today’s episode we are going to tell you about one specific chase that had an officer leap from a car on to the speeding bootlegsers. How it went down you will want to hear.Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your

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20:54

Ty Cobb Man or Monster | Yore Town Podcast Episode 06

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2023/05/15

Ty Cobb was one of the greatest players to ever play the game but was involved in one of the ugliest moments in baseball history. The headlines in the papers that were around in the 1900's claimed Ty Cobb Man or Monster so we ask you. Was Ty Cobb a man or a monster? Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you thinking no way that really happened here. Matt and Zac dust off the books, hit the streets and an occasional nursing home to unveil

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Scarborough Massacre, Louisville, NY | Yore Town...

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2023/05/08

In today’s episode, we are going to talk about a shocking murder that happened in 1816 in the small town of Louisville NY that made what papers were available at the time with some controversy about what really happened. Also, it led to something that happened for the first time ever in St Lawrence County. Yore Town Podcast is a podcast that features your towns dark, wild, unbelievable past that has you thinking no way that really happened here. Matt and Zac dust off the books, hit the streets and

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17:16

Wes Craven Potsdam, NY | Yore Town Podcast Episode 04

Yore Town ·

2023/05/01

Matt and Zac are back at it with Season 01 Episode 04 talking all about the Guro of Gore, the Master of Horror, the Sultan of Shock and … Professor Emeritus from Clarkson University? In this episode we’ll dive into the connection between horror film icon Wes Craven and the little college town of Potsdam, New York. If you grew up watching gory horror flicks like A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes or Scream then you are already well aware and familiar with one Wesley Earl Craven. Wes, as

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