Part 2 of the Dust Bowl is out now! Your favorite cousins wrap up their deep dive into one of our state’s biggest natural disasters…although…was it really natural? You be the judge! 

The Dust Bowl not only literally reshaped parts of our landscape, but it also reshaped cultural regions around the US. Many “Okie” influences can still be found in parts of California. 

So while digesting your turkey and all the “fixins” let your two favorite cousins wrap up a story for you…and share us with all your loved ones! 

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Back on schedule for your favorite two cousins! This week, Jess and Tiff cover part 1 of an historical look at the Dust Bowl. Jess covers the geographic history of the region affected by the Dust Bowl as well as the actual storms and drought. Tiff takes a look at the decisions that went into the great migration, and how the government tried to provide relief. Check out some of our really great resources to find out more info regarding one of the darkest times in American and Oklahoman history. 

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We are taking a break from our regular programming to bring you this special episode your favorite cousins participated in last Spring. 

Jess and Tiff met up with Raven and Mandy from Sirens: A Southern True Crime Podcast, and author of Hell in the Heartland, Jax Miller. In a roundtable discussion, your favorite cousins and their podcasting sisters discuss the purpose of ethically reporting true crime cases. Jax Miller gives her insight when doing research for books based off true crime cases. Please enjoy our roundtable discussion. Please feel free to leave a message with your own thoughts and opinions.  

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As the spooky season winds down, your favorite cousins bring you a tale of their most recent spooky and kooky adventure…Paranormal Investigating at Lindley Hospital in Duncan. 

If you remember, Jess and Tiff went on their first paranormal investigation back on Friday, October 13. Guided by the folks at Haunted Oklahoma, they were treated to the thrills, chills, and spirits at Lindley Hospital and Clinic. From a feisty male spirit, to possibly two children, lots of bumps and creaks, and even a scream, Jess and Tiff were given an experience they won’t soon forget!

Please check out our new friends/cousins over at Haunted Oklahoma (and set up your next paranormal investigation trip), Paranormal Wasteland, and Spooky Okie!    

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This week, Jess concludes our 4 parter over the mysterious, tragic, and brutal death of little Phyllis Jean Warren. After a forced confession, botched evidence, and a public defender with something to prove, the case quickly starts to unravel. Listen along as Jess outlines the pretrial and actual trial drama of Buster Youngwolfe. And let us know what your thoughts and theories are regarding this gruesome crime! 

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Well cousins, Jess’s 3 parter has now turned into a 4 parter! This week, part 3 will go over the investigation…if you want to call it that. Law enforcement zeroed in on one particular individual, and like a tale as old as time, sought only to get the answers they believed…all without taking evidence into consideration. Listen now as Jess describes police work that almost mimics other famous cases like West Memphis Three or even the Girl Scout Murders.

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On another day, much like today (Friday the 13th), one mother’s nightmare was awaiting her when she awoke. Phyllis Jean Warren was missing, her bed never being slept in the night before. After a slow to start search effort got underway, Phyllis’s case quickly escalated to a missing person’s case that gripped Tulsa County. But law enforcement had their eyes on one guy in particular; family friend, Buster Youngwolf. Jess takes us through the maze that was the search for little Phyllis. In this second part, the search efforts seemed well focused and determined one minute, and the next, lackluster and minimal at best. So strap in! This bumpy ride just keeps hitting those “pot holes”. 

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Most of us cousins have read the American classic “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. But did you know that a real-life version of that story happened right here in Oklahoma?

North Tulsa today is seeing a revitalization of the area. In the past, it was known for its crime and poverty, but in recent years, the city has been making waves, trying to improve the area. But as far back as the 1950s, that area of Tulsa was looked down upon by the upper echelon of downtown and midtown Tulsa. When 11 year old Phyllis Jean Warren winds up missing and later murdered, residents thought it would be an open and shut case. However, not all things are what they seem. With hints of such famous cases as that which Author Harper Lee outlined in her novel, and real life cases, like the West Memphis Three, this case really highlights the prejudice of the times…and how in some cases, police don’t want to do the investigative work if they can find a fall guy.

Jess begins this 3 parter with background of the North Tulsa area and who both victims were; little Phyllis Warren and her “supposed” murderer Buck Youngwolfe. Strap in. This is going to be a bumpy ride!

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Your favorite cousins are kicking off spooky season with two great locals! Tiff covers the history and spooks at Rogers State University in Claremore, and Jess explores the tea-spilling past of the Eskridge Hotel in Wynnewood…a hotel where many residents have either never checked out OR keep visiting ...even after death! With lots of shadowy spirits and strange sounds, we hope you get some chills!

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Want a little more outlaw action this week? Well, have we got a good story for you! In part two, of our season premier, Tiff covers the infamous, the scandalous, the often compared, but never duplicated, outlaw couple of BONNIE AND CLYDE! 

The ups and downs this couple experienced….whew! From the couple’s very humble beginnings, to their meet cute, to the thrill of the chase, Bonnie and Clyde live in history as the dynamic duo of crime, love, and murder. Even though these two aren’t actual Oklahomans, some of their favorite stomping grounds were right here in the Sooner State. 

So get ready. This story is what Hollywood movies are made of…literally… 

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