Roadside

Roadside

By Janica McEndollar & Abigail StoffTrue CrimeHistory
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Roadside episodes

  • E60 City Museum of St. Louis MO

    In this episode Abigail tells us about the history behind the City Museum in downtown St. Louis, MO and the mysterious death of founder Bob Cassilly.

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    Sources:

    https://draperandkramer.com/news-and-insights/the-unbelievable-history-of-city-museum-in-st-louis/

    https://citymuseum.org/about/

    https://explorestlouis.com/whats-new/meet-the-curator-rick-erwin-of-city-museum/

    https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-05-12/how-city-museum-defied-building-codes-to-become-a-st-louis-landmark

    https://www.stlmag.com/Deconstructing-Bob-Cassilly/

    https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/bob-cassilly-was-beaten-to-death-medical-expert-concludes-3123298

    https://fox2now.com/news/city-museum-founder-bob-cassillys-death-was-no-accident-doctor-claims/

    40 min
  • E59 The Smallest Cemetery in Indiana (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this bonus episode from Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the smallest cemetery in Indiana.

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    Sources:

    https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/06/14/remains-seven-found-grave-middle-road/85866202/

    https://shunpikingtoheaven.blogspot.com/2012/05/grave-in-middle-of-road.html

    https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/462

    25 min
  • E58 Mister Rogers Neighborhood

    In this episode Janica takes us the Neighborhood of Make Believe and the history behind Mister Rogers Neighborhood, including the real life of Fred Rogers.

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    Sources:

    https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/

    https://www.misterrogers.org/

    Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighbor

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Rogers%27_Neighborhood

    https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/seven_lessons_from_mister_rogers_That_can_help_americans_be_neighbors_again

    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101949530/nancy-flagg

    https://e-hering.medium.com/the-subtle-feminist-agenda-of-mister-rogers-neighborhood-35d73ec9ae3c

    https://www.jacksonville.com/story/entertainment/movies/2019/11/20/tom-hanks-just-learned-hes-related-to-mister-rogers-days-before-his-mister-rogers-movie-opens/2250531007/

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/1syN3Cp7z01rTzfQ5ixi1Q?si=Q5JpZbfLTc6LLNYFHbd-2Q&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A1bkkxJj1WNKlEhoSPAc0wj

    1 hr 24 min
  • E57 The Hotel Chelsea Part 2

    In this episode, Janica tells us about the paranormal sightings at The Hotel Chelsea.

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    Sources:

    https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-places/americas-most-haunted-hotels-and-inns/the-haunted-hotel-chelsea/

    Daily News, NY, March 6, 1922, page 29

    https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-york/haunted-chelsea-hotel-ny/

    https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/guests-report/1904098/

    https://chelseacommunitynews.com/2020/10/23/ghostly-guests-of-the-chelsea-hotel/

    https://nyghosts.com/hotel-chelsea/

    Lurk paranormal podcast - Episode 89, ghosts of the Chelsea Hotel

    32 min
  • E56 World's Tallest Thermometer (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Janica tells us about the history behind the World's Tallest Thermometer in the Mojave Desert, aka Death Valley.

    Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time.

    Website: roadsidepodcast.com/

    Email us: [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/

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    Sources:

    https://worldstallestthermometer.com/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World%27s_Tallest_Thermometer

    https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2893

    16 min
  • E55 The Hotel Chelsea Part 1

    In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Chelsea Hotel in New York and the famous poets and artists who stayed there.

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    Sources:

    https://hotelchelsea.com/history

    https://www.britannica.com/story/11-or-12-things-remembered-well-about-the-chelsea-hotel

    https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/10/chelsea-hotel-oral-history

    https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/the-hotel-chelsea-has-hosted-these-legendary-guests

    https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/chelsea-hotel/

    https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charles-Fourier

    https://www.seegreatart.art/legends-and-lore-from-the-chelsea-hotel-in-new-york/

    https://www.prestigeonline.com/my/lifestyle/property/taylor-swift-the-tortured-poets-department-chelsea-hotel/

    32 min
  • E54 Lake Shawnee Amusement Park

    In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind the now abandoned campground with a social status and once home to the Shawnee Tribe.

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    Sources:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Shawnee_Amusement_Park

    https://www.roadunraveled.com/blog/lake-shawnee-amusement-park/

    ​​https://www.register-herald.com/news/life/the-haunted-history-of-lake-shawnee/article_08935a42-a55a-536a-94a8-11893a806589.html

    Hilton Daily News, 2/22/1924, newspapers.com

    https://heathertaddy.com/lake-shawnee-portals-to-hell/

    44 min
  • E53 Winchester Mystery House

    In this episode Abigail tells us the history behind the Winchester Mystery House.

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    Sources:

    https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/winchester-mystery-house

    https://www.nps.gov/places/winchester-house.htm

    https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/afterlife/winchester-mystery-house.htm

    30 min
  • E52 Ancient Ram Inn

    In this episode, Janica tells us about the lore, the true history and the hauntings of the Ancient Ram Inn in England.

    Website: roadsidepodcast.com/

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    Sources:

    https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-ancient-ram-inn/

    https://www.travelawaits.com/2480927/england-haunted-ancient-ram-inn/

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-10-the-ancient-ram-inn/id1537052147?i=1000505260495

    https://astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/4/21/the-ancient-ram-inn

    https://indie88.com/what-is-a-spiritual-ley-lines-map-and-why-you-may-live-on-one/

    https://triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/2023/11/13/mediaeval-myth-busting-blog-26-the-ancient-ram-inn/

    https://stroudtimes.com/owner-of-ancient-ram-inn-speaks-of-plans-for-the-iconic-former-pub/

    https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/en/The_Ancient_Ram_Inn_WottonUnderEdge_restoration/

    https://www.megalithia.com/alternative/dragonproject.html

    https://theblogoftravel.com/2022/05/07/ghost-hunting-at-the-ancient-ram-inn-wotton-under-edge/

    48 min
  • E51 World's Largest Picnic Basket (Mini Bonus from Patreon)

    In this mini bonus episode from our Patreon, Abigail tells us about the history behind the World's Largest Picnic Basket, the former headquarters of the Longaberger Company.

    Thank you to all the Patrons who supported us, we no longer have Patreon so will be releasing our bonus episodes as regular episodes over time.

    Website: roadsidepodcast.com/

    Email us: [email protected]

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roadsidetravelpodcast

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadsidepod/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsidepodcast

    Sources:

    https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/worlds-largest-things/

    https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10658

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/worlds-largest-picnic-basket-faces-uncertain-future-180959835/

    11 min

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The fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.