Tales From Southern Indiana

By Danny Howell

Small town life in a world bordering on the surreal with a country flavor. Stories and music.... more

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How many episodes does Tales From Southern Indiana have?

The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.

Tales From Southern Indiana episodes:

December 06, 2025 Thanksgiving Thievery
Stolen turkeys, lost turkeys, greased pigs and a recipe for head cheese.
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10min
November 15, 2025 Buried Alive Again
More stories of narrow escapes from an unpleasant demise, with some helpful hints for how to tell if someone isn't quite dead.
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14min
August 30, 2025 Nudity
Modesty was our watchword in Southern Indiana back in the day, so the idea of public nudity made us want to run away. Here are a few stories from the old papers about the days when scanty attire struck fear in the hearts of shy Hoosiers.
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10min
May 11, 2024 Shy Hoosiers in love
Back in the day, the word “lovemaking” had a softer, gentler meaning, which made for some interesting headlines that might raise a few eyebrows in the modern era, but which fit right in to the general shyness of Hoosiers about matters of affection. Also, a few items about the dangers of kicking dogs and the persistence of outhouses on Main Street in Mitchell Indiana.
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10min
April 04, 2024 What Once Passed For Indecency
Well, over time the view about what was considered indecent behavior has changed. In olden times it might have been playing in the orchestra for a saucy production, spitting in the French Lick post office, or wearing too many clothes.
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14min
January 19, 2024 News from Mitchell
News items from the past about cats and dogs, fingers and toes, and good and bad luck.
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11min
January 05, 2024 Bigger Things That Bite
Whether it’s an irritable hog, an unjustly imprisoned monkey, or an angry mother, join us for stories of bigger things that bite, and yet another news item about someone with extra toes.
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13min
December 15, 2023 Christmas, Oddities of the Big City, and More 911 Calls to the Mitchell Police
A hodgepodge of special treats including strange animals and their poop, Christmas traditions in Colombia, and Crimes and Misdemeanors in Mitchell Indiana.
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15min
November 03, 2023 Petting Party Vigilantes: the Mitchell Horse Thief Detectives.
We had our own state-sanctioned vigilantes in Mitchell 100 years ago, keeping the roads safe from thieves and lovers, in their endless fight against crime and prurience. Also, a recitation of the the theme song from the cartoon show Underdog, my favorite vigilante when I was a kid.
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13min
October 09, 2023 Our Visit to Mitchell: Highlights from the Persimmon Festival
Highlights from Festival Week in Mitchell Indiana, including the crowning of the Persimmon Queen, the Incredible Shrinking High School Marching Band, and my 50th High School Reunion, are all on deck for this special episode from my home town.
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16min

FAQs about Tales From Southern Indiana:

How many episodes does Tales From Southern Indiana have?

The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.

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