On this episode of the 1836 Podcast we hunt for morel mushrooms in the Arkansas Ozarks! We’ll explore what morels are, how to spot them, and why they’re a springtime delicacy. We’ll share some tips and tricks, then learn how to cook these tasty finds. Grab your boots and bug spray, and come forage these Arkansas Easter Eggs with us! Now available on all major platforms.

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How does a young student from Arkansas Tech rise to become the CIA’s MK Ultra mastermind? Dive into Sidney Gottlieb’s dark legacy, from mind-control experiments to theories linking him to Charles Manson, Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, and the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK by Lee Harvey Oswald, James Earl Ray, and Sirhan Sirhan. Put on your tinfoil hat and uncover the secrets here.

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In the 1890s, amid a crippling depression, the Bullfrog Valley Gang turned a remote Arkansas valley into a counterfeit empire. Led by the elusive George Rozelle, they printed fake bills that spread from Toronto to Mexico City — until the Secret Service stormed in. What followed was a Hollywood-worthy chase through mountains, ending at a mysterious grave.#Arkansas #Ozarks #history #podcast

Ask most Americans to name the worst maritime disaster in United States history, and they’d likely point to the Titanic. And they’d be wrong. What if I told you that this ill-fated ship isn’t resting at the bottom of an ocean, but buried a little over thirty feet beneath the soil of a soybean field near Marion, Arkansas? This is the tragic tale of the Sultana, a steamboat that exploded on the Mississippi River in 1865, claiming an estimated 1,800+ lives — America’s deadliest maritime disaster, surpassing even the Titanic. Overcrowded with over 2,500 passengers, driven by greed and neglect, its story faded amid the Civil War’s end. Was it an accident, or Confederate sabotage? Unearth the mystery buried in Arkansas soil.

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This episode of the 1836 Podcast branches out and digs into the tale of the Butterfly People. For centuries, the Ozarks whispered legends of mystical, winged guardians tied to Native folklore and Christian faith. On May 22, 2011, a catastrophic EF5 tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, claiming 150 lives. From the wreckage, emerged accounts of the 'Butterfly People' who shielded survivors, offering solace amid chaos. Are they fairies, angels, or something more? Explore this blend of folklore, faith, and mystery that still echoes in Joplin’s memory.

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Helen Spence was born and raised on a houseboat floating along the White River in Arkansas. As a teen, she witnessed Jack Worls murder her father and took revenge by shooting him at his trial on January 20, 1931. Found guilty of manslaughter, she was imprisoned but paroled on June 10, 1933. Back in prison in 1933 after admitting to another killing, she repeatedly escaped, facing harsh retribution. On July 11, 1934, under controversial circumstances, she was shot and killed by a prison trustee, when she was only 22 years old. 

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This episode dives into the lost saga of the Arkansas River People, settlers that built shantyboat communities ON the White River. Thriving with hundreds of residents during the Great Depression, they faced floods, feuds, and ruled by river justice—until progress erased their rugged world.

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In 1931, during the Great Depression and a crippling drought, 500 desperate farmers and their families stormed England, Arkansas, demanding food to survive. What began as a plea from tenant farmer H.C. Coney spiraled into a movement that shook the nation. Discover how this nonviolent 'riot' exposed rural America’s hunger, challenged a hands-off government, and paved the way for New Deal reforms. A forgotten story of resilience that still echoes today.

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This episode digs into the legendary life of Babe Ruth, from his gritty beginnings in Baltimore to his transformative spring training sessions in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Discover how Ruth's time in Arkansas cemented him as an icon and reshaped baseball history.

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This episode digs into the life of Carry A. Nation, the iconic temperance crusader known for her audacious "hatchetations" against saloons. Born in 1846, her personal battles with her husband's alcoholism fueled her radical activism. She became infamous for her saloon-smashing campaigns, wielding her trademark hatchet to destroy alcohol-serving establishments across the U.S. Despite being labeled a "lunatic" by some, her fierce dedication to social reform also saw her advocating for women's suffrage and founding "Hatchet Hall," a refuge for women affected by alcohol, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Her legacy lives on through various memorials, reflecting her complex role in American history as both a polarizing figure and a pioneer for change.

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