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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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18:40

Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan Oil Pipeline | Yore Town...

Yore Town ·

2024/01/29

In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan oil pipeline. Daniel, a lifelong rabble-rouser, got drunk and shot a hole in the trans-Alaska pipeline, causing a massive oil spill. The hosts provide background information on the pipeline and the incident, including the damage caused and the cleanup costs. They also delve into Daniel's criminal history and the legal consequences he faced. The episode concludes with Daniel's unsuccessful appeal and a quote from the

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20:58

Nutty Putty Cave Death | Yore Town Podcast Episode 42

Yore Town ·

2024/01/22

In this episode of the Your Town podcast, the hosts discuss the tragic death of John Edwards Jones in the Nutty Putty Cave in Utah. They provide an introduction to the topic and give shoutouts to other podcasts. They then describe the activity of spelunking and the unique characteristics of Nutty Putty Cave. The hosts delve into John Edwards Jones' passion for caving and his decision to revisit the cave with his brother. They explain the fatal error made at a fork in the path and how Jones

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24:36

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows | Episode 41

Yore Town ·

2024/01/15

In this episode of the Your Town Podcast, the hosts discuss the history and strange discoveries associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. They explore the origins of the organization, its services and benefits, and its decline in popularity. They also delve into the unsettling findings of human remains in former Odd Fellows lodges and speculate on the reasons behind their acquisition. The episode concludes with a reflection on the ideal Odd Fellows lodge and a call for listener

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22:39

Balloonfest Blizzard '86 | Yore Town Podcast Episode 40

Yore Town ·

2024/01/08

In this episode, Beard Laws discusses the disastrous Balloonfest86 event that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 1986. The event was an attempt to break the world record for the most balloons launched at once and raise funds for the United Way. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, the balloons fell back to earth prematurely, causing chaos and obstructing traffic. The balloons also ended up in Lake Erie, leading to an international cleanup effort. The event resulted in a lawsuit against the

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34:09

The Y2K Bug | Yore Town Podcast Episode 39

Yore Town ·

2024/01/01

In this episode, Matt and Meg discuss the Y2K scare that occurred at the turn of the millennium. They explore the fear and lack of understanding surrounding the Y2K bug, as well as the preparations made by individuals and companies. The technical side of Y2K is explained, including the use of two-digit dates and the potential issues it caused. The hosts also share memorable moments and stories from around the world, highlighting the impact of Y2K in different countries. They conclude by discussing

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20:16

Killing of JonBenét Ramsey A Christmas Day Murder |...

Yore Town ·

2023/12/25

In this episode, Beard Laws and Meg discuss the infamous Christmas Day murder of JonBenet Ramsey. They explore the background of the case and the tragic discovery of JonBenet's body in the family's basement. The conversation delves into the details of the ransom note found at the scene and the initial investigation by the police. The discussion also covers the DNA evidence and the various suspects that have been considered over the years. Two main theories are explored: the family member

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19:04

Little Tree Air Fresheners | Yore Town Podcast...

Yore Town ·

2023/12/18

In this episode, Matt and Meg discuss the history and success of the iconic car freshener, Little Trees. They explore how the idea for the car freshener was born out of a desire to relieve truck drivers from the smell of spoiled milk and cow manure. The discussion covers the expansion of the product line, the popularity of car fresheners in suburbia, and the international growth of the brand. They also highlight the wide variety of scents available and share a closing quote about the power of

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17:46

The Skelton Of Jeff Davis | Yore Town Podcast Episode 36

Yore Town ·

2023/12/11

In this episode, the hosts discuss the mysterious skeleton of Jeff Davis from Ragersville, Ohio. Jeff Davis was a criminal who committed various crimes and was eventually lynched by the townspeople. His body went through a series of owners and was even displayed in a doctor's office before finally being put on permanent exhibit in a local history museum. The small town of Ragersville kept the story a secret for many years, but the discovery of the skeleton brought it to light.Takeaways The story

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21:29

Centralia, Pennsylvania Firey Ghost Town | Yore Town...

Yore Town ·

2023/12/04

This episode explores the story of Centralia, Pennsylvania, a ghost town that has been burning for decades. The town's decline began with the decline of the coal mining industry, and a fire that started in a landfill in 1962 has been burning underground ever since. The fire has caused sinkholes and released toxic gases, leading to the evacuation of the town. The government eventually used eminent domain to condemn all the buildings in the area. Centralia has become a subject of fascination and

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14:41

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Helen Brach | Yore...

Yore Town ·

2023/11/27

Hi, Meg. Hey, we're back. We indeed are. We had and for everybody just listening to this your town podcast, we got another episode. And welcome everybody. Hopefully you guys have a great Thanksgiving. And we're trying a little bit different of a format. So anybody that does continue to give feedback like all the amazing people on the deluxe edition network, shout out to them and the podcast of the month, the beard laws podcast and take on the world. Make sure you guys check them out deluxe

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18:47

The Thanksgiving Day Murder | Yore Town Podcast...

Yore Town ·

2023/11/20

Beard Laws (00:00.25)Hey, what's up, man? Oh, hey. Oh, hey, we did it. We pressed it. We're live by pre recording and happy Thanksgiving week. Happy Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving. I mean, Thanksgiving's in a couple of days. It's pretty much a week, you know, a couple of half days. I'm no school. I get a day off work. So that's cool. Thanksgiving. It's like probably my favorite holiday. It's up there for me, too. It's just awesome. You know what I mean? You.You

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21:16

The Lost Boys of Bucks County | Yore Town Episode 32

Yore Town ·

2023/11/13

So we had another story submitted to us by a listener and I'm pretty stoked about it. So I just wanna give a quick shout out. Thank you, Rob from the Drink O'Clock podcast for bringing this story to us. It's a little bit different of a story than we typically do. We typically do stories from like way, way in the past. And this one occurred in 2017. So I'm kind of excited about it. What's your initial thoughts on this, Meg? Pretty recent. Very recent. Pretty different.Different,

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19:15

The Murder At Big Moose Lake | Yore Town Podcast...

Yore Town ·

2023/11/06

There is a pretty shocking and mysterious murder that happened in Upstate New York in the early 1900’s A murder that is so scandalous there are conflicting versions of what really happened. It could be the most shocking murder to ever take place in Upstate NY. What are we talking about? The Murder at Big Moose Lake. Big Moose Lake, at the head of the Moose River, is a large lake about five miles (8 km) north of Fourth Lake in the Adirondacks in upstate New York. The lake is within both Herkimer and

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23:21

Halloween Murders The Toolbox Killers | Yore Town...

Yore Town ·

2023/10/30

The Toolbox Killers sounds as bad as it is. Well, actually it’s worse. There have been movies, books, documentaries you name it on these guys. If you haven’t heard of them let’s give a little back story on these guys and then talk about the Halloween Murder. Feel like that’s a good move right? Yeah. Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris were just a couple of guys who were up to no good. Started making trouble in many neighborhoods. They killed a bunch of people and everyone was scared so they ended up in

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19:06

Las Vegas Mole People | Yore Town Podcast Episode 29

Yore Town ·

2023/10/23

Join us on a thrilling underground adventure in the latest episode of the Yore Town Podcast with your hosts, Matt and Megh! In this intriguing installment, we journey deep beneath the glitzy facade of Las Vegas to uncover a hidden world that few have ever witnessed - the mysterious realm of the Las Vegas Mole People.Beneath the neon-lit streets of Sin City, a subterranean community of people lives in the shadows, away from the dazzling lights and endless entertainment. Who are these enigmatic

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25:11

The Attica Prison Riot | Yore Town Podcast Episode 28

Yore Town ·

2023/10/16

For whatever reason I cannot stay away from the 70’s and NY jails so here is another wild story from the 70’s in a little place called Attica NY. I wonder if I was a prisoner in my past life in the 70’s in a jail or something. Attica is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 7,702on the last census. The Department of Corrections is a major employer, as both the maximum security Attica Correctional Facility and medium-security Wyoming Correctional Facility are located

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22:24

The Creepiest Small Town In America | Yore Town...

Yore Town ·

2023/10/09

Every once in a while I stumble upon a story that leaves me thinking wow there is no way this is true. This story is one of those. From stories of the past to some a little more present dark and twist might be an understatement. If you read the title you know what town this is. If you haven’t well it’s Skidmore Missouri. This town puts the misery in Missouri. Skidmore is a city in Western Missouri. The population in the latest census is 245 people. When you look up this town everything that it’s

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22:45

Terror In The Adirondacks | Yore Town Podcast Episode 26

Yore Town ·

2023/10/02

Let’s stick with the 1970s a wild time not only in the US but NY. There is a lot of good but even more bad that is going on not only in the US but the world. As mentioned in a previous episode the Texas Killing Fields was going on and so were some other serial killers. This one is fairly close to home. The Adirondacks. The Adirondack Mountains are a massif of mountains in Northeastern New York that form a circular dome approximately 160 miles wide and covering about 5,000 square miles. Not an ideal

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24:34

The Texas Killing Fields | Yore Town Podcast Episode 25

Yore Town ·

2023/09/25

This topic was submitted by a viewer who said they would love our take on this story. That is flattering but it also could be they want to hear me pronounce a ton of names wrong. Sadly there are a lot of names in this story. Regardless this topic and this story in history is intense and mind-boggling. What are we talking about? The Texas Killing Fields. They say everything is bigger in Texas apparently that is a thing with their killing fields. Hopefully, it’s the only killing field. I’m sure you

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19:05

Explosion At The Benson Mines | Yoretown Podcast...

Yore Town ·

2023/09/18

Welcome to the Yore Town Podcast, where we unravel the forgotten tales and unearth the extraordinary history hidden within the heart of small towns. In this riveting episode, we delve into the annals of time to recount the harrowing events surrounding the explosion at Benson Mines in 1908, a tragic incident that claimed the lives of several individuals and left an indelible mark on the community.Join us as we take you on a journey through the past, painting a vivid picture of life in a bustling

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