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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Get ready to explore the dark and mysterious side of the supernatural with Abbie and Kate on Myths Magic and Murder! From terrifying crimes to spine-tingling ghost stories and everything in between, our weekly podcast has something for every true crime and paranormal enthusiast. Join our two female hosts, Abbie the demonologist and Kate the psych grad, as they uncover the unexplained and share their unique perspectives on the spooky and strange. With new episodes streaming weekly from the Un ...
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The Bumba.cast

Theresa Bumbaco

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Welcome to The Bumba.cast! On this podcast, I will be putting out episodes monthly about Hollywood True Crime stories you either know about or don't... or some you may have forgotten about. Sometimes, I'll be jumping in to rant all about all of the entertainment news and the happenings going on in the industry, as well as recapping all of the hottest TV shows happening on all of the major streaming platforms. I will also be keeping you updated and reviewing and recapping all of the best movi ...
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Animal News: The Podcast

Matthew Butler, Kristin Ingram, and Jake Crabbs

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Animal News: The Podcast, four words that have never been strung together before, is a collective effort of three people. The three people are Matt, Kristin, and Jake. Occasionally, guests attend the podcast, but for the most part, we are talking about the most important things in the world, the inconsequential guests, the animals. If you like Animals, and you like News, and you like weirdly used commentaries on things that don't matter so much, you're going to be pleasantly surprised with A ...
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Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of Nancy Emmeline Callahan Dollar, affectionately known as Granny Dollar. This Cherokee matriarch lived on Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Alabama, and became a legendary figure in her community. Born in 1826, Granny Dollar's life was a rich tapestry of Cherokee heritage, history, and surviv…
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This week we're doing a highly requested HEIST episode! We talk about the Great Train Robbery of 1963, when a gang of daring thieves executed a meticulously planned heist on a Royal Mail train, making off with a staggering £2.6 million...We also talk about the Baker Street Robbery of 1971, where a group of burglars tunneled their way into a Lloyds …
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This week on the Stories podcast, we tell of the harrowing events of the first Battle of Saltville and its tragic aftermath. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they recount the significance of Saltville's salt mines during the Civil War, a resource as valuable as gold for preserving food. We also shed light on a lesser-known but profoundly impactf…
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Re-watch our Cinnamon Challenge video from 11 years ago NOW on our Patreon! Exclusive to our $5 per month Certified NOAD Classics Tier holders: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow Patreon is where you'll find The NOAD Show classics: Not So Amazing Spiderman, Everybody Likes Josh, unreleased old videos, & gain access to our NEW Discord community ser…
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In this week’s episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the captivating tale of the Beale Treasure—a story that has fascinated treasure hunters and cryptographers for well over a century. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they share the story of the mystery surrounding a massive cache of gold, silver, and jewels allegedly buried in Bedford Count…
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Re-watch Everybody Likes Josh Episode 1 NOW on our Patreon! Exclusive to our $5 per month Certified NOAD Classics Tier holders: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow Patreon is where you'll find The NOAD Show classics: Not So Amazing Spiderman, Everybody Likes Josh, unreleased old videos, & more. Buy a $5 membership now, spread the word, and stay tun…
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In this episode we talk about some interesting and puzzling werewolf cases. How credible are these stories? Let's discuss! We talk about William Ramsey, a man who suffered from random bouts of werewolf-like rages. His case was so fascinating, Ed and Lorraine Warren showed up to investigate... We also talk about the Beast Of Bray Road, one of the mo…
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In this episode of the Stories podcast, we tell a crime story involving a wealthy heir from Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, whose life ended tragically in New Orleans. James Mahoney, a man of many talents and pursuits, found himself entangled in a web of mystery and murder that has intrigued many for decades. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they t…
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We're 12 out of 100 members away from hitting our MEMBERSHIP GOAL on Patreon! If we hit our 100 member goal by December 1st, Colton will let us take him to one of the scariest escape rooms in Los Angeles. Tell your friends to JOIN the Patreon for ONLY $1: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow…
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HELLLLOOO, my little Bumbabees! The time has come! The episode you’ve all been anticipating! It’s here! The Year One Bumba.cast Anniversary Special! On this episode, I’m covering ALL countries that you Bumbabees listened in! The Top Cities of where the biggest Bumbabee fans are! I’m going over all the ratings & reviews that have come across the pla…
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of the prelude to the infamous Trail of Tears—the murder that inflamed Cherokee tensions and provided the legal framework for the tragic forced relocation of the tribe from the southeast to what’s now Oklahoma. Join Rod Mullins and Steve Gilly as they unravel the complex tale of Jack Walke…
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We're 12 out of 100 members away from hitting our MEMBERSHIP GOAL on Patreon! If we hit our 100 member goal by December 1st, Colton will let us take him to one of the scariest escape rooms in Los Angeles. Tell your friends to JOIN the Patreon for ONLY $1: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow…
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This week we talk about some super spooky ghost stories! Get your candles out and get ready to get scary as we delve into the stories of Ghost Island & Australia's most Haunted House! We also talk about sandwich ingredients ( important ), bees in the walls, and what kind of ghosts we would be. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVE…
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We're 12 out of 100 members away from hitting our MEMBERSHIP GOAL on Patreon! If we hit our 100 member goal by December 1st, Colton will let us take him to one of the scariest escape rooms in Los Angeles. Tell your friends to JOIN the Patreon for ONLY $1: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow…
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike southwest Virginia: the Rye Cove cyclone of 1929. A day that began like any other would end in tragedy as a powerful tornado tore across the community of Rye Cove, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Listen as Steve Gilly an…
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In this unscripted mini we take a listener request and discuss some things that we think would bewilder a Victorian child. Abbie insists on telling them Star Wars is real life, Kate gets her own mother confused with Dumbledore (yes really?? I am also confused??) and we are VERY tired and in a hotel room at night. All good fun. PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC &…
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Today we tell the remarkable story of James Smith, a frontiersman and longhunter whose fight for survival in the Appalachian wilderness in 1767 after a hunting expedition tested his knowledge, ingenuity and determination to live. Listen to our podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, or on your favorite podcast app, and consider suppo…
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We're 12 out of 100 members away from hitting our MEMBERSHIP GOAL on Patreon! If we hit our 100 member goal by December 1st, Colton will let us take him to one of the scariest escape rooms in Los Angeles. Tell your friends to JOIN the Patreon for ONLY $1: https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow https://www.patreon.com/TheNOADShow…
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NEW EPISODE! In this episode we dive into some Slavic folklore and discuss Baba Yaga and her house on chicken legs, as well as the Kikimora that lurks underneath the floorboards.... PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch - mythsmagicandmurder.com Support us on Patreon to help us keep creating podc…
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In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the remarkable tale of Talmadge Judd, a backyard innovator from Kingsport, Tennessee, whose vision and mechanical abilities led to the creation in 1945 of the Humming Bird, an automobile far ahead of its time. With no blueprints, Judd built the Humming Bird in just four months—a subcompact marvel th…
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In this episode, we're trying a new format we call Life & Death! In these episodes, we discuss the gruesome ways people lived and died in different dark time periods. In today's show, Abbie discusses how the Victorian's ate very questionable things, had toilets that might explode, and more. Kate explains about getting trapped in your grave, a short…
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Today we tell a story with echoes of the Wild West…along with a twist! We unravel the mysterious life of Jack Vermillion of Mendota, Virginia, a man who many say once walked the dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, alongside the legendary Earp brothers. Join hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they journey through the tangled tales of a figure man…
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In the heart of Appalachia, a legend looms as large as the mountains themselves. Today, we tell the story of John Wesley Wright. Born in the Elkhorn Valley of Kentucky, John Wright's life was a mix of adventure, violence, and survival. From his early days as a Confederate soldier making a daring escape from Union forces, Wright's exploits during th…
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Today we venture into the untamed wilderness of the late 18th-century Appalachian frontier, along the Ohio River. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Steve and Rod unearth the life and lore of Lewis Wetzel, a man whose name is etched in the annals of history as a fearless pioneer, frontiersman, and Indian fighter. Join us on a journey through…
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Step into the world of Appalachian giants with the incredible tale of Joseph Jefferson Copeland, known to all as Big Joe, the strongest man in Tennessee. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins bring to life the legend of a man whose feats of strength and size became the benchmark for tales of might in the 19th century…
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In this captivating episode of Stories of Appalachia, we delve into the lucky discovery that forever altered the lives of a father and son in Monroe County, West Virginia. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they recount the day in 1928 when a simple game of horseshoes unearthed a treasure that would remain hidden in plain sight for 15 years. Hear …
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Discover the fascinating tale of George Maledon, the legendary hangman for Arkansas' Hanging Judge Parker, and his peculiar path to Tennessee's Mountain Home veterans cemetery. Uncover a piece of Old West justice on our latest podcast episode. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast...we're on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or where…
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Today we tell the story of the deadliest mine disaster in Eastern Kentucky history, the explosion in shafts number 15 and 16 at Hurricane Creek near Hyden, Kentucky. The Stories podcast is on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Be sure to subscribe! Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories …
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Russell Bean was the son of William Bean and his wife, Lydia, the first people to settle in what's now Tennessee and for whom Bean Station is named. Russell, considered the first child of European descent to be born in the future Tennessee, was a large, strong man with a temper who most folks avoided that temper came to a boil. Andrew Jackson was a…
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In the 1880s and 1890s a bloody feud was happening across two Appalachian counties, with conflicts over hogs, shootings, ambushes, cabins set on fire and the threat of the governor to call in the state militia to stop it. This feud was NOT between the Hatfield and McCoy families in Kentucky and West Virginia. This one was about a hundred miles to t…
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Hellloooo, my little Bumbabees. I’m here with Hollywood True Crimes Episode #3 with “THE MANSON FAMILY” **PLEASE NOTE** THIS IS A TWO-PART EPISODE, & THIS IS PART ONE! But! Have no fear, you’ll see that part TWO is right there for you after you finish this one! I’ll be covering everything Charles Manson, the cult family, Sharon Tate, & the rest of …
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Hellloooo again, my little Bumbabees! Coming at you with PART TWO of “THE MANSON FAMILY” Hollywood True Crimes episode. **Again, please note this is the SECOND episode in the TWO part series for “THE MANSON FAMILY” so you’re able to watch in order! 🙂 **Please take care of yourself while listening & make note of any disclaimers from prior episodes, …
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After the Civil War, as the South lay in ruins, a group of freedmen decided to depart the Mississippi plantation on which they had been held as slaves in search of a promised land. They found it...in the mountains of Appalachia. Come along with us as we tell the story of one of the first successful black communities in the south, the Kingdom of the…
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Billy Dean Anderson was born in Fentress County, Tennessee, and, by all accounts, lived a normal law-abiding life as he grew up, even becoming a volunteer preacher in his church. Then it all went horribly wrong. He and some other men held up a theater in Jamestown, beginning a life of crime in two states. He eventually made the FBI most wanted list…
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Get ready for a wild ride in Episode 110 of Myths, Magic, and Murder! We're delving into the time-traveling adventures of John Titor and Sergei Ponomarenko. Buckle up for a mind-bending exploration into the unknown! #TimeTravel #JohnTitor #SergeiPonomarenko PO BOX: MYTHS MAGIC & MURDER PODCAST, PO BOX 2137, LIVERPOOL, L1 8YX, UK Website and merch -…
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After the Civil War a young man bought Cherry Mountain in Rutherford County, North Carolina and used the wild cherries found there to add flavor to his distilled product, illegal of course, that became a runaway hit. Not only was his distinctive "Cherry Bounce" popular in his part of Appalachia, but it was also the favored beverage on riverboats fr…
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John Romulus Brinkley was born in Burnsville, North Carolina, to a former Confederate medic and his housekeeper. From those humble beginnings young Brinkley grew up to become a traveling "Quaker doctor," a medical huckster and conman in both Knoxville, Tennessee and Greenville, South Carolina, a student at several "eclectic medical schools," a succ…
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HELLLLOOOO, my little Bumbabees! I know what you’re thinking, HOW BLESSED ARE WE, ANOTHER BUMBA.CAST EPISODE IN THE SAME WEEK?! WHAT! Don’t get too excited, it’s a quickie! The 2024 Academy Award Nominations were announced this morning, so it’s ONLY right that I give you the list, myself, just in case you haven’t read them yet, & if you don’t get u…
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HELLLOOOOO, my little Bumbabees! Did you miss me?! I know it’s been a minute, but I had to move AGAIN, & for the FINAL time, now I’m settled, & ready to begin my ranting for your Pop Culture pleasures! I have missed you all! On today’s 27th episode of the Pop-Cultured News, I dive deep into everything you need to know about The Sopranos cast & wher…
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Joe Brown was a hell-raiser, thug and violent alcoholic who terrorized the town of Whitmer, West Virginia at the turn of the 20th century. He did, that is, until he went a step too far. That, folks, is our story today. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of our stories of Appalachia. Thanks…
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On January 3, 1921, a massive fire broke out at the West Virginia state capitol in Charleston. Not a big deal, you might be thinking, fires happen all the time. This one, though, had a twist or three, as you'll find out. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast, at Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, Audible or on your favorite pod…
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On December 30, 1881, 30 convicts, along with their guards, were shackled and deposited on the banks of the Tuckaseegee River near Dillboro, North Carolina, with a job to do: cross the river in a boat and then start digging out the Cowee Tunnel for the Western North Carolina Railroad. 19 of the 30 didn't make it across alive. Today we tell that tra…
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In the early 1900's a young mother in Polk County, North Carolina, had a decision to make. She had separated from her abusive husband and had several young children to feed, house and clothe, with very few job prospects. So she started her own business...moonshining. Bettie Simms was good at that chosen profession but, as so often happens, she had …
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