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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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49:35

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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47:57

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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54:53

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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54:35

Episode 33 - Stories From Bear and Bull Creek Country...

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2024/09/05

Join Hayden and Curtis for an interview with Bob Bilyeu, Dave Stewart and Lance Keithley. These three men have been friends for well over half a century.All three relay tales of growing up in the vicinity of Bear and Bull Creeks, near the rural Ozarks community of Day, Missouri near the Christian-Taney County line.Day was the home of famous artist, Rose O'Neill and her Bonniebrook estate.The men tell family stories of what it was like to have such a famous personality living among the hillfolks

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Episode 32 - Ken Henderson - Recollections of Growing...

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2024/08/28

Join Ken Henderson when he sits down with Curtis and Hayden to talk about growing up in Reeds Spring, Missouri, his traumatic first day of school, and the early days of Silver Dollar City.Ken also talks about the experience that led him to create the Reeds Spring Hall of Fame, a project that will keep alive the history of the people of Reeds Spring in perpetuity. Listen to Ken, and you'll see why every town should have its own Hall of Fame! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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57:35

Episode 31 - An interview with Ozarks Historian,...

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2024/08/22

Join Vincent Anderson, noted Ozarks historian, author, blogger, and TV consultant, when he sits down with Curtis and Hayden for a fascinating discussion of Ozarks Bigfoot sightings, cold blooded murders, and vigilant justice by Bald Knobbers in Arkansas! Vincent also talks about his own discovery of who is buried where and the effect his research had on local lore. Vincent is a sane voice in a wilderness of conflicting stories. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See

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1:01:42

Episode 30 - Center of the Vortex: Joplin, Missouri,...

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2024/08/15

Join Curtis and Hayden as they review and analyze contemporary accounts of the infamous House of Lords in Joplin, Missouri, at the turn of the 20th century. A noted saloon, restaurant, gambling house, and perhaps brothel, the House of Lords was at the center of "Wicked Joplin," as Larry Woods called it. No less fascinating is the enigmatic figure of Gilbert Barbee, the owner of the building that housed the saloon. What did Barbee know and when did he know it? This episode explores these question and

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58:48

Episode 29 - The Man Who Knew Randolph

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2024/08/07

Join Curtis and Hayden as they welcome special guest, Mike Luster, folklorist, educator, and amanuensis for Bob Cochran's biography of Vance Randolph. Mike visited Vance in the nursing home and faithfully recorded his conversations and stories; as a result, Mike is supremely qualified to talk about the "patron saint" of the OFC. Mike is also an acclaimed folklorist in his own right with many a story to tell. Don't miss this important episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 28 - Rodney Dillard: Bluegrass Ambassador to...

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2024/08/01

Join Curtis and Hayden as they talk with Rodney Dillard about his and the Dillards (aka "the Darlings") meteoric rise to fame on the Andy Griffith show, the release of their pivotal Wheatstraw Suite album, and his ongoing career as one of the best known names in bluegrass. Included in this special episode are tracks from Rodney's albums that exemplify his influence on contemporary music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode - 27 Todd Wilkerson, Conservationist of...

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2024/07/25

Join Curtis and Hayden when they talk with Todd Wilkerson, Project Manager of the James River Basin Partnership and self-described Itinerant Folklorist. Todd has devoted his career to restoring and preserving the James River, which has been transformed from an algae infested tributary to a beautiful stream. Todd discusses the importance of preserving our Ozarks folk culture for both locals and tourists, and he shares a couple of ghost stories from Vance Randolph, the preeminent folklorist of the

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54:18

Episode 26 - Old-time Ozark Music with the Shortleaf...

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2024/07/17

Join Curtis and Hayden and the Shortleaf Band, Michael and Tenley Fraser, for some rip-roaring fiddling and high-country singing. Michael talks about his lessons with legendary fiddler, Bob Holt, and Tenley sings both old songs and new ballads. You don't want to miss this talented duo! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 25 - Conflict and Resolution in Eureka...

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2024/07/10

Join Curtis and Hayden for a cultural and historical tour of the most unusual and perhaps the loveliest town in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Drawing on the work of Jared Phillips andMike Luster as well as other historians, your hosts explore the conflict between the "hipbillies," led by Ed Jeffords, and the "boosters," led by the rancorous preacher Gerald L.K. Smith, and the little town that embraced them both. Eureka Springs may be a historical role model that reconciliation even today

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55:29

Episode -24 Living Legend Larry Sifford: Bluegrass,...

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2024/07/04

Join Curtis and Hayden with their guest, Larry Sifford, long time Ozarker, preacher at the Sycamore Log Church, and all around great guy! Larry shares stories from his childhood, talks about playing with the bluegrass band Missouri Boat Ride, describes the beautiful and rustic Sycamore Log Church, and most of all, conveys his love of the Ozarks. It's good conversation full of good humor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 23 - Lady Godiva of the Ozarks?

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2024/06/26

Join Curtis and Hayden as they discuss the story of Paralee Collins, who was punished by a mob of men for supposedly riding naked through the town of Horton. What was her motivation? Was the story even true? And if the story wasn't true, why did the mob punish her? The story of Paralee is a study in how history becomes folklore and how folklore often reveals dark truths about our humanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:42

Episode 22 - Playing the Daredevils' Advocate: A...

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2024/06/20

Join Curtis and Hayden as they talk with Dwight Glenn about his association with the Ozark Mountain Daredevils. Dwight shares stories from their legendary past, their resurgence in the present, and their plans for the future. You don't want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:25

Episode 21 -Moonshine, Mayhem, and Murder: The Night...

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2024/06/12

Join Curtis and Hayden for their interview with author and speaker Tom Koob, who describes one of the most horrific episodes of violence in local Ozarks history: the Enon Massacre, as some have called it. Tom wrote the extremely popular book, Buried by Table Rock Lake, and this may be the wildest story that he rescued from the rising waters. You'll also learn why dancing was forbidden in Omaha, Arkansas for decades, and it's not for the reasons you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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52:37

Episode 20 - The Pioneer Forest/L-A-D Foundation:...

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2024/06/05

In this episode, Curtis and Hayden interview Terry Cunningham, retired Forest Manager of the Pioneer Forest, and David Stokely, Board member of the L-A-D Foundation and member of the Ozark Riverways Foundation, about the important standard in sustainable Ozarks forests that Leo Drey established nearly 70 years ago and continues through the important efforts of the L-A-D Foundation. The goals of the L-A-D (the largest private land ownership in the Ozarks) promote healthy forests, provide a continuing

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41:56

Episode 19 - The Tragic Story Behind the Ballad of...

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2024/05/30

In this episode, Hayden and Curtis discuss the backstory of the truly Ozarkian folk ballad, "The Ballad of Floyd Eddings," also known as "The Boy Who Burned in the Berryville Jail." Emalee Flatness-Combs returns for her rendition of the ballad. Curtis and Hayden relay information from Ozarks scholars, Rachel Reynolds, Blake Perkins, and Brooks Blevins, as well as introduce the audience to the late Ozarks folk personalities, Fred High, and Mary Celestia Parler, who preserved this ballad for future

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Episode 18 - The Mythic Belled Buzzard of the Ozarks

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2024/05/22

Join Curtis and Hayden as they search for the truth behind the Belled Buzzard of the Ozarks. Was this strange bird legendary or factual? An even more pressing question is, why did folks care so much? This episode will take you back to a green time before social media, nuclear bombs, and algorithms, a time when a tinkling sound overhead would be the most astonishing occurrence of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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