Forgotten American Folklore

By Jersey Jim

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

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The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Forgotten American Folklore episodes:

June 08, 2025 Bass Reeves: A Western Lawman (Maybe the inspiration for The Lone Ranger)
An African-American lawman out west, and possibly the inspiration for The Lone Ranger.

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16min
June 04, 2025 Notes on John Henry
Information about that Steel Drivin' Man that didn't make the first episode
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8min
June 01, 2025 The Devil in North Carolina
The Devil's Tramping Grounds, Kill Devil Hill, Duke's Blue Devils- there are quite a few stories of Satan visiting North Carolina. Here are three.
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13min
June 01, 2025 John Henry
John Henry was a steel drivin' man. And probably a real person. And maybe even from New Jersey!

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12min
May 25, 2025 Frozen Vermonters
Winter is coming, how do you handle the elderly members of your family? Simple- deep freeze them until Spring!

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13min
May 25, 2025 Introducing the Podcast - Theme Music and Spoons
I'll introduce myself and what I plan to do with this Summer project. I'll tell a quick story that I've been telling second graders for years- all about my great-great uncle who worked one season with Paul Bunyan. Hope you like the podcast!
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8min

FAQs about Forgotten American Folklore:

How many episodes does Forgotten American Folklore have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.