1836 Podcast

Join us on Episode 25 as we explore the legend of Bigfoot in Arkansas and the Ozarks. This episode delves into the history of sightings, from Native American legends to modern encounters, including well-known tales like Arkansas' Fouke Monster (also known as the Boggy Creek Monster), Missouri's "MoMo," and Oklahoma's Boggy Bottom Monster and Greenhill Monster. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode offers a thrilling journey into one of America's most enduring mysteries.

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In episode 24 of the 1836 Podcast, we talk about the enigmatic legend of a creature said to haunt the Ozark Mountains. Known for its eerie howl and described as a large, black, bear-like beast with glowing red eyes and prominent horns, the Ozark Howler has sparked tales and sightings for generations. The episode explores the origins of the legend, possible explanations for the creature, and a comprehensive look at this mysterious figure of American folklore.

On episode 23, we delve into one of Arkansas's most enduring legends—the White River Monster. As we follow the trail of the White River Monster, we unravel stories that go back decades, offering a captivating look at the folklore and the people who keep the legend alive. Join us as we navigate the murky waters between fact and fiction, and discover what might be lurking in the depths of Arkansas's White River.

On episode 22 of the 1836 Podcast, we hear from Mr. Jim Welch, a lifelong resident of the Ozarks. Jim was born on January 29, 1938, in a small remote cabin in the “Freck” area of Marion County, Arkansas. He attended school at Cantrell school, in Marion County, which no longer exists, with a class of 26 graduates. He proudly served in the United States military and is 86 years old at the time of this episode.

During the Civil War, many that lived in North Central Arkansas was against joining the confederacy. They didn't have plantations and most did not have slaves. They wanted nothing to do with a Civil War. A secret group emerged called the Arkansas Peace Society, also known as "The Yellar Rag Boys". When the confederate government learned about them, they arrested over a hundred members and forced them to march to Little Rock, during the cold month of December. There, they were given a choice: fight for the confederacy, or be tried for treason. This is their story.

On this episode we talk about the great Shawnee leader, Tecumseh, and his prediction of the New Madrid Earthquakes. The earthquakes started in Blytheville, AR and was felt by the president at the White House in Washington DC. This path of destruction created much of todays landscape as we know it... And will "the big one" happen here again?

Join us in the final installment of our series on Ray Farmer. Listen to Ray talk about what it was like to come home from World War II and how damming the White River to create the Bull Shoals Lake, affected Boone and Marion County, Arkansas.

On this episode of the 1836 Podcast, we talk about the murder of Baxter County's very first sheriff, Abraham (A.G.) Byler, and the fate of his mysterious killer, the outlaw, Jesse Roper.

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In part 2 of this series on Ray Farmer, listen as Ray talks about getting drafted and his experiences going off to World War 2.

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Ray Farmer lived from 1916 to 2006. Hear him tell his story, in his own words through recordings from 2005. In this first installment of a mult-episode series, Ray talks about growing up in Marion and Boone County, Arkansas, then moving to Oklahoma and coming back home. Hear what is was like when the Mighty White River flowed before it became the Bull Shoals Lake, to having measles, and picking cotton.