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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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Folklore that grew up on the Internet- Ong's Hat, Slenderman, and Momo!
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
We've all heard the story, but everything you've been told about Pocahontas is wrong. Too bad, because her actual story is interesting and compelling
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
The iconic song from the Civil War- 'Glory Glory Hallelujah'!
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Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Folklore is what makes a place uniquely a place- Paul Bunyan could only live in the Midwest and Pecos Bill could only thrive in Texas. Today, three regional tall tales: Most Humphreys from New York, Jigger Johnson from New Hampshire and Joe Magarac from Pittsburgh.
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
The idea of families fighting it out for some reason or another is as old as civilization itself. Today we put an American spin on the idea with the Hatfields and the McCoys- two families battling in the isolated woods of Appalachia for... what?
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
If you're from Nebraska or the Great Plains, you may have heard about Febold Feboldsen. He's a Swedish farmer who comes West and settles in the plains- his biggest foe is the weather. This week he'll team up with Paul Bunyan and solve the problem of fences in Kansas.
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Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
A venerated spirit and a local saint- both springing from the narcotics culture.
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Last week I married a wonderful woman- how do you make an occasion like that on a podcast? I can't give you each a piece of cake, but I can give you a quick list of fun wedding traditions.
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Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
The Mormon community has a rich history and folklore. Today its Cain walking the Earth and the Three Nephites
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Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
The stories from 'Myths of the Cherokee'. Kids don't listen to their mothers, man lie to gets a girl's attention, and the world is created.