Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks

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Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks episodes

July 29 Episode 132: Lost on the Buffalo River: Ben Hale, Haley Zega, and Two Unbelievable Stories
Earlier this year, Benjamin Hale, writer in residence at Bard College in New York, published his book Cave Mountain with Harper Collins. In the book, he tells several stories, but the first two captured the imagination of Kylee, who reached out to Ben and his cousin Haley Zega to bring them on the Chronicles. The first story is about Haley, who at the age of six was lost near Hawksbill Crag for three days while the most massive search party in Arkansas history up to that point combed the mountainside for her. The second story concerns a bizarre cult that drove up that same mountain, Cave Mountain; got stuck; and perpetrated a horrible crime against a little three-and-a-half-year old girl. Haley's story took place in 2001; the cult story in the 70s. So what's the connection? That's a question that both Ben and Haley have grappled with, and after you listen to the podcast, you'll be grappling with it, too. Don't miss this fascinating, disturbing, and perplexing episode of the Ozarkian Folk Chronicles!
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1 hr 24 min
July 23 Episode 131: Remembering Gordon McCann: The Man Who Loved the Ozarks
Gordon McCann passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 94, but his legacy will endure as long as these hills still stand. According to his obituary, Gordon was "a nationally recognized preservationist of traditional Ozarks fiddle music and other facets of Missouri-Arkansas culture." To those who knew him, Gordon was a mentor, teacher, and friend. Gordon poured his life into Ozarks culture, and we are all richer because of his persistent recording, attention to detail, and careful collection of notes and anecdotes. For all of us who share Gordon's passion, his example remains an inspiration. Rest in peace, Gordon McCann, and tell Vance we said, "We miss you." We miss you both.
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1 hr
July 15 Episode 130: A Mystery of History: Connie Yen and the Murder of Hiram Christian
Connie Yen, our favorite Greene County archivist, makes good use of the records at her disposal, and on this episode, she recalls the murder of Hiram Christian in Springfield, Missouri, in 1867. John Thompson and Sam Hasley made the long trek from Texas, across Arkansas, and into Missouri with one purpose in mind: The execution of Hiram Christian, a judge and Union sympathizer. The murder of Christian reminds us that wars rarely end when the surrender is signed. The hostilities born of war long outlive the men who fought and died, and the desire for revenge might persist forever.
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39 min
July 08 Episode 129: The Eureka Springs Baby Mystery with Kylee Cole
In 1880, Thomas Campbell was digging a well when he discovered the petrified body of an infant girl in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The baby was an instant sensation, and within a year, she was being shown around the country and attracting curious viewers . . . at thirty-five cents a peek. Who or what was this petrified baby? Kylee Cole, co-host of the Chronicles, has dug deep into the story of the Eureka Springs baby, and she brings to light another crazy tale from the Ozarks. You gotta believe!
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44 min
July 01 Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Melissa Carper, Rebecca Patek, Brian Martin, and Joe Sundell make up the one and only Sad Daddy, one of the most beloved roots bands in the Ozarks, and they are on the Chronicles! Their songs are a trifecta of strong melodies, whimsical lyrics, and heart, and we are proud to host them and their music on this special episode. In addition to their music, we also have in-depth interviews with each of the members of the band. So tune in but wear your dancing shoes when you do!
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1 hr 16 min
June 24 Episode 127: The Young Brothers Massacre: Jeremy Lynn Tells the Whole Story at the Wire Road Brewing Company
Jeremy Lynn, long time law enforcement officer with the Sheriff's department in Polk and Greene counties, tells the horrific story of the Young Brothers Massacre. From petty theft to grand larceny to the deadliest attack on officers in American history before 9/11, the Young Brothers are among the most notorious criminals in Missouri history. Join the Chronicles at the Wire Road Brewing Company for another riveting tale from the Ozarks!
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46 min
June 17 Episode 126: Steve Harter and the Rockaway Beach "Riot": A Radically Different Take on a Sensational Story
The Rockaway Beach Riot of 1965 has become legendary in these parts: A police car overturned, windows smashed, 180 arrests, and law enforcement called in from all around the area. Steve Harter, a lifelong Rockaway resident, was there that night, and he tells another less sensational story. Steve not only presents a different perspective, but he also frames the events of that night in the overall history of Rockaway Beach. From his time in a one-room schoolhouse to the turbulent Sixties to the quiet town of Rockaway Beach today, Steve has been there, and we know you'll find his report fascinating, disturbing, and controversial. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind episode from the Chronicles!
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58 min
June 10 Episode 125: Live from the Wire Road Brewing Company: Conserving Our Ozarks Water and Waterways
From data centers to Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations to population growth, Ozarks water and waterways are under persistent threat. Michael Kromrey, Executive Director of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks; Loring Bullard, author and former director of the Watershed Committee; and Todd Parnell, author, retired president of Drury, and co-founder of the Upper White River Basin Foundation and retired chairman of the Missouri Clean Water Commission, join the Chronicles to discuss water conservation in the Ozarks and to offer solutions that all of us can employ. Judy Domeney Bowen also joins us to perform traditional songs of the Ozarks, songs that remind us our heritage is as fragile as our ecosystems. The second in our "Live from the Wire Road Brewing Company" series, this important episode is a must for every Ozarker who cares about our creeks, streams, and water quality.
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57 min
June 03 Episode 124: Co-host Kylee Cole recalls the horrific story of cult-leaders Tony and Susan Alamo
The word "cult" has become controversial, perhaps because of the misuse of the word with regard to legitimate religions and perhaps because of the stigma that attaches to those who escape. Nevertheless, Tony and Susan Alamo were cult leaders, and justice demands our opprobrium. They used the Gospel to manipulate their followers, lived lavishly by exploiting their labor, and violated every good tenet of Scripture. From their failed careers in Los Angeles to the failed resurrection of Susan to his arrest for tax evasion, child abuse, and child trafficking, Tony Alamo pursued his greed, lust, and desire for power all the way into a prison cell where he died.

**Warning: Some listeners may find the content of this episode disturbing.
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1 hr 14 min
May 27 Episode 123: Cruising the Ozarks Highways and By-ways with State Trooper Terry Bible
Officer Terry Bible has decades of experience under his belt, and he came to the Chronicles with a fistful of stories. Join us as Terry recounts his experiences confronting a 6'7", 425 pound mountain of a man; saving a drunk driver from herself; and talking with an addict with multiple arrests who listened to Terry and turned his life around. Our conversation with Terry is a great reminder of the men and women who serve us every day and put their lives on the line in doing so.
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1 hr 9 min

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