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Ozarkian Folk Chronicles

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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Episode 53 - Life on the Current River: An interview...

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2025/01/23

Join Curtis and Hayden when they talk with Dave Tobey about the Current River. Dave has been a ranger, guide, and river enthusiast for many years, and he'll share his love for one of the most beautiful rivers in Missouri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 12 Rerun: Missing Limbs Ozarkian Folklore

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2025/01/15

is episode is a return to episode 12, a classic Ozarkian Folk Chronicles exploration of the folklore of missing limbs.The Chronicles will return next week with a new episode of freshly recorded fun!In this episode, Curtis and Hayden discuss the folklore of missing and amputated limbs with Abby Burnett, author of Gone to the Grave: Arkansas Burial Customs, 1850-1950. They are also joined by Emalee Flatness Combs who sings the Jimmy Driftwood song, "Straighten Out My Laig," and lastly, by Michael

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Episode 51 - Shirley Jo Phillips and the murder of...

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2025/01/08

Join Curtis and Hayden when they sit down with Terry and DeDe Sanders and the Folk Chronicle’s true crime historian, Tammy Morton, for an in depth look at the infamous case of Shirley Jo Phillips, who murdered her friend Wilma Plaster in 1989. Sometimes a crime is remembered because it touched us in some strange and utterly unpredictable way. Such is the case for Terry and DeDe, who bought the home in which Lela Kyle, Shirley Jo’s mother, was living shortly before her murder following Mother’s Day

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Episode 50 - Tom Koob is back with a Radioactive Tale!

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2025/01/02

Join Curtis and Hayden when Tom Koob returns to the Chronicles with a wild tale about Radium Springs, a mysterious cave and spring deep in the Missouri Ozarks. From the discovery of the spring in 1879 by a small party of hunters to the exploration of the area by scientists with geiger counters in the 1950s, the story and potential pay-off of Radium Springs has caught the imagination of three generations. And no one can tell the story better than Tom Koob. We know you'll enjoy hearing Tom's research

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Episode 49 - Meet the Creek Rocks, Mark Bilyeu and...

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2024/12/25

Episode 49: Meet the Creek Rocks, Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf!We hope you'll join the Chronicles for this special interview with Mark Bilyeu and Cindy Woolf, two of the finest Ozarks folk musicians anywhere. Not only do they share their musical histories--Mark was a founding member of Big Smith, and Cindy recorded her first album in 2016--but they also play songs from their new album, "Wolf Hunter." In addition, we have included snippets from a couple of the original folk songs in the John Quincy

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Episode 48 - Madstones, witches and ghosts: Champ...

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2024/12/19

Champ Herren, Ozarks entrepreneur, farmer, and student of Randolph, joins the Chronicles to share his research into popular Ozarks superstitions. Champ sheds new light on old practices as he follows the evidence, and in the process helps clarify the bizarre beliefs of a century ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 47 - Horsing around with Larry Sledge and...

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2024/12/11

Larry Sledge and Butch Gregory, the legendary musicians of the Horse Creek Band at Silver Dollar City, join Curtis and Hayden for a rollicking podcast of bluegrass, square dance, Gospel, Texas swing, and more! Larry and Butch also talk about their early careers and the happy times spent at Silver Dollar City. The Horse Creek Band embodies Ozarks folk culture and music, and we know you'll enjoy this episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 46 - Bulldozers and Burials on Beaver Creek:...

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2024/12/04

Join Curtis and Hayden as they visit with Dede Sanders and Tammy Morton to discuss the wild case of Robert Faye Adam's and his wife, Willa. Dede, 10 years old at the time, was driving her grandfather's bulldozer when Adam's drove up with a secret in the trunk of his car. From there...well, you'll just have to tune in to hear the story like you've never heard it before! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 45 - Musical Origin Stories with Randle and...

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2024/11/29

Join Curtis and Hayden as they visit with Randle Chowning about the early days of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils; and Randle's wife, Jaynie Simon- Chowning, and her stories of her father, Si Simon, and his major influence on the music scene in Springfield, Missouri and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 44 - Tom Koob and the Mysterious Death of...

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2024/11/22

Tom Koob, Ozarks storyteller extraordinaire, is back on the podcast with a tale of murder and mystery on the banks of the James River. Tom has researched the death of young Alice Stallion, and he not only brings his knowledge to this tragic episode but also his humanity. We know you'll find Tom's story fascinating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 43 - Ozarks Superstitions with Tammy and Angel

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2024/11/14

Join our guests Tammy Morton and Angel Wolf as we talk about the strange and uncanny superstitions of the Ozarks. From mad stones to medicines, the Ozarks hills and valleys remain a repository of the folkways of the "old country." Who better to discuss these superstitions than two multi-generational Ozarkers who know the lore and legends? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 42 - Folklore vs. History: A Conversation...

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2024/11/07

Dr. Brooks Blevins, the premier historian of the Ozarks and Noel Boyd professor of history at MSU, sits down with Curtis and Hayden to discuss the tension between the "cold, hard facts" of history and the more whimsical world of folk stories and songs. From "signal trees" to the folktales of Vance Randolph, Dr. Blevins evaluates the relevance of folktales and ballads to historical studies and explains how he has become more accepting of folktales as an essential element in Ozarks culture. Hosted on

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Episode 41 - Ozarks Ghost Stories with Tammy Morton...

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2024/10/30

Celebrate Halloween with Tammy Morton and Angel Wolf as they join Curtis and Hayden to talk about ghosts past and present. The deep valleys and secluded caves of the Ozarks have always lent themselves to tales of the preternatural, and this tradition of storytelling will never die--kinda like the ghosts themselves! Feel the eerie on our latest episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 40 - Celtic Influence in the Ozarks with Josh...

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2024/10/24

Join Curtis and Hayden as they talk with Josh Heston, founder of the State of the Ozarks online community and author of the book Plague Child's Doctor, as well as weekly newsletters and other works. Josh has extensively studied the Celtic culture, and he shows how that culture continues to influence the Ozarks through the traditions and beliefs of the Scots-Irish who settled here in the 1800s. As a result of this Celtic influence, superstitions, folk beliefs, and ghost stories are still alive and

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Episode 39 - Travis Holt Talks Moonshining and...

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2024/10/17

Travis Holt is back with a slew of moonshine stories from Newton County, Arkansas. From the folks who brewed it to the lawmen who pursued it, Travis reminds us that moonshine was more than a cliche when it comes to the Ozarks: It was a way of life! Travis is one of our favorite storytellers, and we know you’ll enjoy this wild and wooly episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 38 - Misty Langdon: Defender of the Rural...

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2024/10/09

Join Curtis and Hayden when they sit down with Misty Langdon, a multi-generational Ozarker who lives with her husband on her family's farm. Misty talks about growing up in the beautiful and rugged hills of Low Gap, Arkansas, and the ongoing efforts of some to intervene in the environment and culture of those hills. She is a local historian--Misty records the stories of her friends and neighbors in her Remnants Project--and has a comprehensive knowledge of the Buffalo's past. She is concerned about

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Episode 37 - A "Randolph Round Up" of Folktales with...

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2024/10/02

Join Curtis and Hayden when they sit down with comedian Shannon Thomason, also known as "Applejack," for a reading of folktales from the collections of Vance Randolph. These tales focus on dimwitted Jasper and similar young men who may not be too bright but nevertheless come out on top in the end. These are the stories that amused the folks of a hundred years ago and continue to tickle funny bones today. They also spawned a character who has shown up in a host of popular shows, from Jethro Bodean in

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Episode 36 - Jae McFerron, Legendary Director,...

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2024/09/25

Join Curtis and Hayden when they sit down with Jae McFerron, current director of the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama and longtime Branson entertainer and Silver Dollar City comedian. Jae recalls the iconic Shad Heller and his role in promoting and embodying the Ozarks spirit. Jae also talks about the influence of Harold Bell Wright’s The Shepherd of the Hills and its ongoing significance in the outdoor drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 35: Emalee Combs, Esther Exley, and True...

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2024/09/19

Join Curtis and Hayden and their guests Emalee Flatness Combs and Esther Exley, who sing and play ballads, waltzes, and folksongs from long ago. Emalee performs with the Homestead Pickers at Silver Dollar City, and fifteen-year-old Esther recently won first place in the Junior Arkansas State Old Time Fiddle Contest. They have also done extensive research into specifically Ozarks folksongs, and they bring their considerable knowledge and talents to the podcast. This episode will take you back to

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Episode 34 - Jim Hamilton and the River of Used To Be

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2024/09/11

Join Jim Hamilton, a lifelong newspaper editor, reporter, and author, when he talks with Curtis and Hayden about growing up in the Ozarks, his career in letters, and the important role local journalism plays in strengthening our communities. Jim's poignant essays will touch your heart as they recall a gentler time and pace. Jim also discusses writing as a means of coping with loss and the power of words to help us move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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