Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wire Road Brewing Company is Battlefield's first brewery and pub, and Jeff Birchler graciously invited the Chronicles to record our first ever live podcast in their beautiful biergarten. Our topic? Why, nothing other than the Old Wire Road itself! Abbey Waterworth, one of Springfield's most popular singers, songwriters, and artists, joins the discussion and performs some of her favorite numbers. From Osage trail to the Butterfield Stage Coach to telegraph line to major Civil War artery and even to Route 66, the Old Wire Road has played a significant role in the history of the Ozarks. Join the fun at the Wire Road Brewing Company! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylee Cole has done her homework on one of the strangest, unsolved mysteries of the Ozarks: a rash of cattle mutilations that took place in Arkansas during the 1970s and into the 80s. When a makeshift altar was discovered near one of the mutilated animals, the hysteria reached a fever pitch--and rightfully so. Ranchers would go out to discover a previously healthy cow with her blood drained, her uterus surgically removed, and often an ear or an eye missing. Perhaps most puzzling was the absence of any blood around the animal. Who or what would do such a thing and why? Kylee has written on this fascinating and disturbing topic for the Encyclopedia of Arkansas and joins the Chronicles to discuss one of the Ozarks most famous enigmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in 2010, Hayden sent the script and lyrics for a musical version of Shepherd of the Hills to longtime SDC music director, Stan Beard. Stan caught the vision, and how! In a marathon of musical composition, Stan wrote the melodies for Hayden's songs, and Shepherd the Musical was born. Then came the journey: From the stage of Gittinger Auditorium at College of the Ozarks to the magnificent home of Rick and Dee Uebel to San Diego and finally, to the Ripley Rehearsal Center in New York City, Stan and Hayden went all in on a story they love and wanted to tell. The dream is still alive as this episode of the Chronicles clearly demonstrates, and we know that in the end, you'll also believe in Shepherd the Musical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: This episode has drug references, violence, and some language. It is intended for a mature listening audience.When Russ Mack posted a reply to our episodes on Dave McElyea and Ralph Baker, we knew we had to have him join us to get his perspective! Russ was Dave's brother, and he was part of the whole marijuana moonshining scheme in Madison County. Join the Chronicles for yet another perspective on Sheriff Baker, Dave McElyea, and the adventures of the brothers from Michigan. Though the story concludes with Dave taking his own life, the ride until then was more comedy than tragedy. Join the Chronicles for this front row seat into the shenanigans and personalities of Ralph and Dave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reverend Nicholas Inman is a force in his community of Marshfield, Missouri. He is not only the Executive Director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, but for over twenty years, he has led the production of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Nicholas and his team bring celebrities, historical figures, and descendants of Presidents together in the only celebration of its kind in the Ozarks and perhaps in the country. If you want to see what's possible in your community, give this episode a listen! The Chronicles is proud to bring you Nicholas, his story and vision!For more information, click here: Cherry Blossom Festival, April 23-26Read more of Pursuing Daisy Garfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our two part series with Jason Harmon about his book, When Money Grew on Trees: The True Tale of a Marijuana Moonshiner and the Outlaw Sheriff of Madison County, turned out to be one of our most popular yet, and a major reason was the outlaw sheriff himself, Ralph Baker. Baker served Madison County for over 20 years, keeping the law, bending the law, and, according to the legends, breaking the law. When James Bowen, currently of Lincoln, Nebraska, heard the series, he called Curtis and said that he was a boy in Madison County, and that his father and Baker were buddies. James asked if would we be interested in more Baker stories, and our answer was an enthusiastic, "Yes!" You'll want to follow up on the exploits of Sheriff Ralph Baker in this special addendum that has more twists than a Twizzler!To explore Ozarks Folktales & Legends click here: otisbulfinch.comTo receive a free copy of When Money Grew on Trees from Jason Harmon, go to patreon.com/whenmoneygrewontrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Joanna Dee Das is associate professor of dance at Washington University, and she seems to have talked with everyone who's anyone in Branson. The result is her new book, Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag. Enlightening, entertaining, and sometimes controversial, Joanna's book surveys Branson's music history from the early days of Shad Heller and the Toby Show to the virtuosity of contemporary groups like the Haygoods. Joanna credits Branson for preserving the musical variety show and for experimenting with immersive theater years before it became popular to do so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Tom Kersen, associate professor of sociology at Jackson State University, came to the Ozarks in the '70s as the teenage son of Back-to-the-Landers. His experience was often grinding and sometimes grueling, but he became fascinated by the characters and quirks of folks coming to the Ozarks. Out of that fascination came his new book, Where the Misfits Fit; part sociological study and part memoir, Tom tells a story as wild as the people in it. Join the Chronicles for a memorable ride through the oddities, quiddities, and quirks of the Ozarks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jason McCollom, Associate Professor of History and Department Chair of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences at Missouri State University-West Plains, discusses the recently founded Ozarks Heritage Research Center, their current holdings and programs, and their plans for the future. You'll be inspired by Jason's passion for the Ozarks and his commitment to our history and culture! As long as the Ozarks have advocates like Jason, we're in good hands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1970s were a, uh, magical time for music and musicians, and Sid Pierce had a front row seat for the spectacle. From drumming with his band, Levi Walker, to touring with Roy Clark, Sid was full throttle all the time, and he has the stories to prove it. Join us for this fun episode (Sid forbade us from calling it "special") with Sid. Maybe you'll recall some memories of your own, or if you're too young, you'll know what to ask your parents! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.