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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 Buny... more
FAQs about Forgotten American Folklore:How many episodes does Forgotten American Folklore have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.
October 31, 2025The Headless Horseman- From Georgia!Happy Halloween! The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is about as New England as you can get, but this is the story re-written to take place in my home state of Georgia. Hope you like it!...more12minPlay
October 26, 2025The Headless HorsemanFor Halloween we actually break with tradtion and travel to Europe to hear some stories of headless guys on horses. Then we travel back to the United States to hear two stories of headless men terrorizing the countryside. This is a long one, but will certainly get you in the Spooky Season mood! [email protected] for questions, comments, show ideas, whatever ya got....more17minPlay
October 22, 2025Extra: The Story of Skinned TomA story from Tennessee- just right for Halloween!...more5minPlay
October 19, 2025The TaileyPo - An Appalachin FolktalePerfect for Halloween- an old man and his dogs meet a scary creature of the woods.... See the video hereSee a less scary version here ...more4minPlay
October 12, 2025The Benders- Americas First Serial KillersToday, we travel to Kansas for the tale of the Bloody Benders- a family that lured people into their inn to kill them. This is a great Spooky Season topic, and has a surprise twist. [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch...more13minPlay
October 05, 2025The FogYou may remember the 1981 movie The Fog- a classic by John Carpenter. Today we talk a little about the movie, then about some legendary shipwrecks that became the inspiration. We'd love to hear from you for questions, comments or show ideas!...more15minPlay
September 28, 2025Snake Handling ChurchesToday, we look at a type of folk religion. Churches in which parishioners handle snakes are best known in Appalachia, but are all over the world. ...more11minPlay
September 21, 2025La Llorna and Tall BetsyThere are stories all over North America of lonely women in white walking through town in the darkness, weeping for their children. This is La Llorna of Mexico and the Southwest, who will take your children if they're out after dark. We'll also meet Tall Betsy from Cleveland, Tennessee. ...more20minPlay
September 14, 2025Paul Bunyan: The most American Tall TaleThe story of the big guy's birth, how his ox turned blue, and his favorite accounts manager [email protected]...more11minPlay
September 07, 2025Tales from the Internet 1Folklore that grew up on the Internet- Ong's Hat, Slenderman, and Momo! Share your stories or opinions...more14minPlay
FAQs about Forgotten American Folklore:How many episodes does Forgotten American Folklore have?The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.