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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts,

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32:14

THE REAL MAGIC OF HARRY POTTER 1001 FALL FAMILY...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/11/23

The Harry Potter books by JK Rowlins have sold millions of copies worldwide, spawning successful,movies and theme parks. Still, many young families are cautious that the stories have the potential to lead young readers into witchcraft or the dark arts, so controversy has arisen around getting children started with Harry Potter, and deciding what age is right to jump in. The answer clearly lies in parental involvement- and within that framework it looks like kids are benefitting in lots of ways. This

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42:49

GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS AN...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/11/16

FALL FAMILY SERIES: HONORING THOSE WHO SACRIFICE FOR US GIOVANNI'S RING: MY LIFE INSIDE THE REAL SOPRANOS- 1001 Heroes Podcast Host Jon Hagadorn interviews retired undercover police/FBI agent Giovanni Rocco regarding his best-selling new book detailing his work to break up the most dangerous crime family in America- the sacrices he and his family made in the process, the stories-the incredible commitment he and others made and still make every day to fight crime- a GREAT story! Catch up with

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01:22:59

THE REAL GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: 1001 INTERVIEWS...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/11/09

1001 FALL FAMILY HEROES SERIES Sgt. Gonzalez spent 37 years as a policeman in Florida's busy Miami -Dade County saving lives, fighting crime, and trying to make the world a better place. He worte this incredible story of his service to let people know what police officers face everyday and his stories do exactly that..and more. ...NOW you get a chance to meet him. Take a look into the real world of Police Officers from the view of a cop who lived those moments of terror, humor, and tragedy every

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57:12

NOIR BY NECESSITY: A SON'S TIRELESS SEARCH FOR HIS...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/11/02

"The murder of Joseph Gatto captivated Los Angeles. Many veteran journalists still wonder how and why it happened. The details of this horrible crime and those affected by it continue to fascinate." –Robert Kovacik, Anchor and Reporter, NBC Los Angeles Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming young lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. The act sucked him into the world of noir: wild theories, intransigent detectives, and unimaginable violence. This true crime story reads like a thriller, offering

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05:25

HOLIDAYS ARE 100% FOR FAMILY THIS FALL AT 1001 HEROES...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/10/26

The Holidays are approaching and at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast our shows themes every Sunday will be turning to FAMILY and HONOR -SINCE MANY OF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BRINGING FAMILY TOGETHER, RECONNECTING , SEEKING CLOSURE ON ACCOUNT OF LOST ONES, seeking justice, KEEPING THE PEACE. HONORING OUR FIRST RESPONDERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND BUILDING NEW RELATIONSHIPS. A FEW EXAMPLES: AT 1001 HEROES WE BRING NEW EPISODS EVERY Sunday at noon eastern and a ‘best of “listener

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01:01:46

LIVE, LAUGH, FIND TRUE LOVE: INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Our interview with Los Angeles relationship author and divorce attorney covers every angle of getting into new relationship with a strong chance they will last if you follow her gre3at advice. The holidays are a good time for strengthening our friendships and family. Sarah's Book I highly recommend: LIVE, LAUGH, FIND TRUE LOVE: A Step by Step Guide to Finding A Meaningful Relationship Sarah A.Intelligator Want to know the secret to finding a meaningful and long-lasting relationship? Who doesn't

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51:36

EXPLORING THE MYTH OF THE POPE LICK MONSTER (KENTUCKY...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/10/19

There is an urban legend surrounding a very old but still used rairoad trestle in Kentucky which involves a mythical half-man, half-goatmonster that lures people onto the 100 foot-high trestle where they are caught in the headlights of a fast-moving train and are left with a run,jump, or die response that usually ends in a quick death. The story of the non-existent monster, its appeal to youth, and its growing number of victims follows. Warning: do not chase this legend. Join us at

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50:55

THE LEGEND OF THUNDER ROAD: FROM FAST CARS, MOUNTAIN...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/10/12

In the 30's, 40', and 50's, "white lightning', or strong mountain brewed whiskey, was an important revneue source for the mountain communities in Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. But getting it out of the stills and down to the thirsty cities was tricky, as G-Men (revenue agents) did their best to put a stop on the distribution. Getting past the feds meant fast cars, fearless drivers, and some very top engineers capable of creating cars which could carry a ton a whiskey yet still make corners

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27:25

THE MURDER OF FOUNDING FATHER GEORGE WYTHE- A TRUE...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Great link for those who want the full story:"The Murder of George Wythe" https://wythepedia.wm.edu/index.php/Murder_of_George_Wythe Title page from Boyd and Hemphill's pamphlet reprint, The Murder of George Wythe: Two Essays (Williamsburg, VA: Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1955). Julian P. Boyd (1903 – 1980), renowned editor of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, contributed to a special issue of The William and Mary Quarterly in October, 1955. The issue was published in

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01:00:48

OUR CANINE HEROES (PT 2 OF 2) A DOG'S JOB IS NEVER...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/09/28

In part two of "Our Canine Heroes" we cover search and rescue (and K-9) training, where rescue dogs w,ee first employed), life-saving stories, diffent types of rescue dogs: did you know some dogs are trained specifically to sniff out drowning victims in water as deep as 40 feet? We explain how this is done. They were very busy in Texas this past year with flood victims, giving closure to many familys. And there are many more specially trained rescue dogs- some trained to sniff out their master's

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30:34

MISSING PERSONS FOUND (#3A) OUR CANINE HEROES

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/09/21

In this episode, part 3A of a two episode "Our Canine Heroes"installment, we share actual stories of hero rescue dogs and why search and rescue relies so heavily upon them, especially when time is critical in saving lives. We also discuss the 2022 movie 'Rescued By Ruby', a family-friendly movie about a state policeman who desperately wanted to partner with a search and rescue dog but had been turned down bercause of a physical condition. We chose to illustrate the movie because it shows how SAR

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41:43

MISSING PERSONS: FOUND (#2) CALLING COLTER SHAW ...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/09/14

In this episode we discuss the human element required to locate missing persons. Police, FBI, Investigators, and trackers are discussed, as a number of organizations which work free of charge to help families find their loved ones and provide comfort where possible (listed below). We'll relate online stories from former investigators and provide statistics relating to the number of missing persons cases called in yearly, the number that are solved, and the states with the highest number of cases

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42:37

THE SEARCH FOR NAZI GOLD AT LAKE TOPLITZ

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/09/07

For years it was rumored that the Nazis, in their final days before the end in 1945, had dropped boxes fullof stolen gold into the depths of Lake Toplitz in Austria , but the lake, being very deep and piled with dead trees, was extreme,y dangerous for divers. Finally, expeditions were organized and searches made...searches that exposed a huge Nazi scheme to ruin England economically...and this is the story. We also reveal where most of the stolen Nazi gold was found near the end of our story.

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32:33

FALL SERIES: MISSING PERSONS: FOUND (EPISODE 1) THE...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/31

Eight powerful stories revealing how DNA,Geneology.and cold case detectives solved missing persons case., some found alive, someproviding a final asnwer and closure for grieving relatives. COMING NEXT: FALL SERIES (EPISODE 2) CALLING COLTER SHAW (When trackers succeed) Join us at our website at www.bestof1001stories.com and sign up forour newsletters, which just started. Also find this episode, if you liked it, and leave a review for others.

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30:32

THE LAST STAND AT OSOWEIC FORTRESS: THE BATTLE THAT...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/24

In 1915, Russian defenders launched a gruesome counterattack that repelled the German invaders. What made it so gruesome? The Russians were the victims of German gas warfare, involving chlorine and bromine gases, which devastated the Russian garrison at Osowiec Fortress. It did not quite work out the way the Germans planned however. The Germans had underestimated the sheer will and determination of the Russian defenders. In this episode, part of our series, Summer of Last Stands, we give you

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38:56

THE LAST STAND OF CASTLE ITTER 1945: WWII'S LAST AND...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/17

The closing days of the war in Europe provided some of the most dramatic mmoments of the war, and the battle at Castle Itter in the Tyrolean Alps, a well-guarded Nazi "prison" for high-value political prisoners, was no exception. With Hitler's suicide followed by the announcement of Germany's surrender, many German troops began running for cover or surrendering, as did the castle guard at Castle Itter, however, the ever faithfull Waffen-SS had not surrendered and was killing as many prisoners and

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35:39

THE SEIGE OF BASTOGNE AND THE LAST STAND OF TEAM...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/10

Our story details the legendary last stand of Commander William Desobry's Team of 400 troops and 15 Sherman tanks who were assigned to capture and defend Noville, France , thereby preventing the German ofensive from overwhelming Bastagnge and Antwerp in Dec '44-Jan of 1945. Deobry's units, as well as others, faced 10-1 odds, including an entire Panzer division, for 2 whole days, taking over 50% losses, and giving the allies the critical hours needed to prepare defenses for Bastogne.

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01:34

HISTORY MAJORS-FIND OUT WHAT COLLEGE WAS LIKE 105...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/10

In just a few minutes you can treat yourself to one of the greatest historical paradoxes ever written at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age- Its 1910 ( or so) .Anne of Green Gables is headed for college. She will actually attend classes in daytime No wild parties No drinking Actual studying No demonstrations No burning police cars This will rock your idea of what colleges should be about! Apple LInk (for anyone)

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01:49

COMING TO 1001 STORIES FROM THE GILDED AGE: ANNE OF...

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/09

It's "Back to School" time for Anne Shirley of Green Gables- as well as your kids and neighbor's kids-Coming Sunday Aug 10 (tomorrow as I write this) at noon EDT -Chapter 1 of the 3rd 'Anne of Green Gables' story- called 'Anne of the Island'- narrated by Gizelle Erickson- who is introducing herself soon over at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age. Its a combination romance/adventure/coming of age story that will take you back to a simpler time! Join us at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Apple Users:

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29:02

THE CURSE OF BUNNYMAN

1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast ·

2025/08/03

In a new suburban development outside of Fairfax, VA, in 1970, a young military man and his bride to be were stopping to visit a family member who had recently purchased a new home across from a vacant lot. Suddenly a man in a bunny suit approached their car, slinging an axe, and shouting at them to leave. He then broke their car window, splattering the young lady with glass, and, before they were able to pull away, threw the axe into the car as he screamed "You people are destroying the

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