The Ghost Town That Never Died: Masha Hamilton in Bisbee

About this episode

Josh Colvin and Masha Hamilton explore the haunted history of Bisbee, Arizona, while discussing scary movies and featuring an essay by Chad Schomber.

In this episode of American Miles, host Josh Colvin welcomes back writer Masha Hamilton who takes listeners on a journey through Bisbee, Arizona, exploring its haunted history and ghost stories. Josh and Trucker Andy discuss favorite scary movies, and there's a great essay from Chad Schomber about growing up in a different time. Finally the show ends with a song from the fantastic Austin-based band Briscoe . Masha Hamilton: www.mashahamilton.com Chad Schomber: substack.com/@1001paperclips Briscoe: www.briscoetheband.com Chapters 02:00 Trucker Andy 08:13 Storytelling: Illegal Rafting Trip 12:15 Song: "Walking Willie" by Big Hands Colvin 15:38 Exploring Bisbee's Haunted History 37:40 Veteran of Growing Up by Chad Schomber 44:42 Song "Hooped Earrings" by Briscoe

People in this episode

Host: Josh Colvin

Guests: Masha Hamilton, Chad Schomber

Topics covered

• ghost towns
• haunted history
• scary movies
• personal essays

Keywords

• Bisbee
• Arizona
• Briscoe
• Big Hands Colvin

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Briscoe

Books & works: The Ghost Town That Never Died, American Miles, Walking Willie, Veteran of Growing Up by, Hooped Earrings

Places: Bisbee, Arizona, Austin

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