Roadside

Roadside

By Janica McEndollar & Abigail StoffTrue CrimeHistory
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Roadside episodes

  • E20 Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill, The US's Oldest Speakeasy

    In this episode, Janica tells us about the history of prohibition and the United State's oldest speakeasy.

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    Sources:

    https://tommysdetroit.com/

    https://prohibition.themobmuseum.org/

    https://bit.ly/3KxHLyq

    https://diggingdetroit.com/episode-1/

    https://s.wayne.edu/eld/digital-stories/little-harrys-speakeasy/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQns5FOdDq0

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTbsBWbo7p8&t=26s

    https://detroithistorical.org/blog/2021-12-01-first-state-and-first-state-out#:~:text=In%201917%2C%20Michigan%20passed%20the,blueprint%20for%20the%2018th%20Amendment.

    45 min
  • E19 Carleton County Jail with Mark Leslie

    We have our first guest!! In this episode, Abigail and Mark Leslie tell us about the history and hauntings of Carleton County Jail in Ottawa, Canada!

    Check out our guest, Mark Leslie at https://markleslie.ca/

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    Sources:

    https://ghostwalks.com/articles/quick-history-ottawa-jail

    https://www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/carleton-county-jail-12465.html

    https://heritageottawa.org/50years/carleton-county-gaol

    https://www.ourparanormalworld.com/ontario/old-ottawa-jail

    https://saintlo.ca/en/hostels/ottawa-jail/?gclid=Cj0KCQjww4-hBhCtARIsAC9gR3aPpTVlk-isMtD-TYgd8KLinC5brcdcDw9DDy-nFoWhECkUfwYq658aAvNUEALw_wcB

    47 min
  • E18 Ellis Island

    In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind Ellis Island, the access point for almost 12 million immigrants into the United States of America.

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    Sources:https://www.statueofliberty.org/ellis-island/overview-history/ https://www.nps.gov/elis/learn/historyculture/index.htm https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/ellis-island https://www.history.com/news/ellis-island-immigration-photos-diversity https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/2008/02/17/haunted-by-hope-photographer-captures/47460755007/

    43 min
  • Welcome to Roadside

    Welcome to Roadside, where we talk about the fascinating and sometimes disturbing history behind roadside attractions and unique destinations.

    Hosted by mother/daughter duo, Janica and Abigail.

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    1 min
  • E17 Lake of the Ozarks

    In this episode, Janica tells us the history behind how the Lake of the Ozarks was formed, the legends of the lake and a bit about the show Ozark.

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    Podcast trailer in the show: https://thatssortaweird.com/

    Sources:

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

    https://www.kbia.org/podcast/show-me-the-state

    https://www.lakeexpo.com

    https://www.funlake.com/get-to-know-us/history#:~:text=The%20Lake%20of%20the%20Ozarks%20was%20created%20by%20the%20construction,manmade%20lakes%20in%20the%20world.

    https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a32053805/where-is-ozark-filmed/

    https://www.francampbell.com/livingatthelake

    https://krcgtv.com/news/local/an-unexpected-discovery-at-the-lake-of-the-ozarks#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20U.S.%20Geological,jellyfish%20is%20native%20to%20China.

    https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/SAC/publication_boating_stats_960grid.html

    1 hr 2 min
  • E16 Corpsewood Manor

    In this episode, Janica tells us the disturbing history behind Corposewood Manor and the couple that had their lives cut short due to a close minded society.

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    Mentioned during the show:

    https://www.thegayrub.com/

    Resources:

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/corpsewood-manor

    https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/5fe7bc7b17add4c4ee798cc7

    https://autopsyofarchitecture.com/corpsewood-manor/

    https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/castle-in-the-country-zmaz81mazraw/

    https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-corpsewood-murders-40-years-later/

    https://www.facebook.com/corpsewoodmemorial/

    1 hr 2 min
  • E15 Crescent Hotel

    In this episode, Abigail tells us the history behind the Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the man who deceived many families and the ghosts who haunt the guests.

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    Sources used:

    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ar-crescenthotel/

    https://crescent-hotel.com/history.shtml

    https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/1886-crescent-hotel-and-spa/ghost-stories.php

    https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/1886-crescent-hotel-and-spa/history.php

    https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-haunting-history-of-a-hucksters-cancer-cure

    49 min
  • E14 The Stranger Things Experience - Part 2

    This episode contains spoilers on the experience, but not for the show.

    In this episode, Janica finishes telling us about the Stranger Things Experience, a traveling immersive exhibit all about the Netflix series. Janica and her boys recently attended the experience, so buckle up, things are about to get strange, again!

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    Sources used:

    https://strangerthings-experience.com/

    https://www.marcofeng.com/usa/your-guide-to-stranger-things-the-experience-in-nyc

    34 min
  • E13 The Stranger Things Experience - Part 1

    This episode contains spoilers on the experience, but not for the show.

    In this episode, Janica tells us about the Stranger Things Experience, a traveling immersive exhibit all about the Netflix series. Janica and her boys recently attended the experience, so buckle up, things are about to get strange!

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    Sources used:

    https://strangerthings-experience.com/

    https://www.marcofeng.com/usa/your-guide-to-stranger-things-the-experience-in-nyc

    58 min
  • E12 Alcatraz Island and Prison - Part 2

    In our first ever part 2, Abigail tells us more of the history behind Alcatraz Island and Prison.

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    Sources used:

    https://www.bop.gov/about/history/alcatraz.jsp

    https://www.alcatrazhistory.com/

    https://biographics.org/robert-stroud-the-birdman-of-alcatraz-biography-of-famous-prisoner/

    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/roy-gardner-loot/

    https://sfist.com/2019/07/17/jk-rowling-reveals-that-alcatraz-was-a-direct-inspiration-for-azkaban/

    53 min

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