Forgotten American Folklore
Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
This is a great reading of the poem from Librivox- too good not to share.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
A young girl lured into the woods...
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Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
An African-American lawman out west, and possibly the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Information about that Steel Drivin' Man that didn't make the first episode
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
The Devil's Tramping Grounds, Kill Devil Hill, Duke's Blue Devils- there are quite a few stories of Satan visiting North Carolina. Here are three.
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Sunday Jun 01, 2025
John Henry was a steel drivin' man. And probably a real person. And maybe even from New Jersey!
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
Winter is coming, how do you handle the elderly members of your family? Simple- deep freeze them until Spring!
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Sunday May 25, 2025
Sunday May 25, 2025
I'll introduce myself and what I plan to do with this Summer project. I'll tell a quick story that I've been telling second graders for years- all about my great-great uncle who worked one season with Paul Bunyan. Hope you like the podcast!