1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
540 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsWhere History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and interviews includes lost treasure, unsolved mysteries, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Comcast, Google Play & others. Episodes air Sundays at 12pm ET and Thursdays at 6am ET.
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#6 BEST OF 457 AT 1001 HEROES: THE LEGEND OF THE DENT'S RUN GOLD
February 23, 2024 05:01 - 27 minutes - 31.4 MBOur #6 Listener Fav: In June of 1863 two US Army wagons were secretly loaded with 26 50 pound gold bars in West Virginia and sent on a mission across Northern Pennsylvania with instructions to avoid rebel troops at all costs- the gold was needed at the Philadelphia Mint in order that Federal troops could be paid , But after a series of mishaps the wagons became lost in the mountains and according to one survivor, they were ambushed, and robbed killing all 8 men who had not left to get help. ...
OPERATION MINCEMEAT THE GREATEST INTELLIGENCE VICTORY OF WWII
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIn 1943, following the Battle of Tunisia, the Allies planned to attack Italy through Sicily- but Sicily was extremely well defended by Germany and the cost of men and materials could prove disastrous. We needed to make Hitler believe that the attack would come through the Greek islands and the Balkans. British intelligence, with the help of Lt. Commander Ian Fleming, who later would become the author of the James Bond novels- had what looked like a wild idea- to find a fresh corpse, give him...
#6 of 458 1001 HEROES LISTENER FAVS LONESOME DOVE THE REAL STORY BEHIND ONE OF THE GREATEST WESTERNS EVER MADE
February 16, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBLarry McMurtry's screenplay turned novel "Lonesome Dove" reached an estimated 23 million homes when it first aired on CBS in February of 1989, bringing much-needed attention and popularity back to the western genre shows on television and in movies. Although his character's names and personalities were fiction- his story was taken from actual historical events- namely, the creation of the legendary Goodnight-Loving Trail in Texas and New Mexico, and the events and tragedy surrounding Charles...
VALENTINE'S DAY ONLINE IN AMERICA
February 11, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBA brief history of how Valentine's day came to be followed by excerpts from online entities such as Quora, Redditt, and others, featuring Valentine's Day stories, wins, and losses in the love department, recipes for romantic dinners, and stories from restaurant waiters who experienced memorable Valentine's day events. Opening song by singer Sonya Selbie. Follow our new True Stories interview show 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with ...
#4 BEST OF 443 THE LOST COLONY (PT 2): FOUND !
February 09, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBThe Lost Colony is the #4 listener favorite of 443 episodes through 9 years of 1001 Heroes. "The Lost Colony PT II: FOUND!" Tells the incredible story of what happened to the people of Roanoke Island after they abandoned their fort. With interviews and some digging we can see that they were moved to a different location where they were protected from hostile tribes, and over time blended into to Lumbee Indian tribe, which still carries many of their surnames in the area of Lumberton, N.C. Th...
#4 BEST OF 443 THE LOST COLONY (PT 1) THE DARE STONES
February 08, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBI have added an introduction for this "Best of" episode., which was one of my favorites to make. This is the #4 listener favorite of the 443 (actually 447) 1001 Heroes episodes we have done over 9 years. This one was done in 2017. Part 2 contains an interview with Fred and Katherine Willard, directors of The Lost Colony Center For Science & Research, who are known for their tireless work to identify where the 115 men, women and children that made up "the lost colony" ended up and why they di...
HOW PANCAKE DAY, MARDI GRAS, AND CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNIIES CAME TO BE
February 04, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBThe title kind of says it all- just add Shrove Tuesday, Lent, the origins of Easter, explanations as to why you might think twice about gifting your significant other with chocolates this Valentine's Day, and some wacky ways that Pancake Day is celebrated, and there's a pretty interesting story here. Follow our new True Stories interview show 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EOZT...
THE 1900 GALVESTON HURRICANE (PT 2) BEST OF 1001 HEROES #3 OF 447
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe 1900 Galveston Hurricane struck the island of Galveston, Texas on Saturday Sept. 8th, 1900 as a Cat 4 storm, causing15-25 foot storm surges and killing somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 people. This is the story told by the storm survivors. Heads Up! An Agatha Christie Poirot mystery begins today at 1001 Stories For The Road! To follow find the link below... ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories For The Road at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6FhlsxYFTGNPiSMYxM9O9K 1001 Greatest Lov...
THE 1900 GALVESTON HURRICANE (PT 2) BEST OF 1001 HEROES #3 OF 447
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe 1900 Galveston Hurricane struck the island of Galveston, Texas on Saturday Sept. 8th, 1900 as a Cat 4 storm, causing15-25 foot storm surges and killing somewhere between 6,000 and 12,000 people. This is the story told by the storm survivors. Heads Up! An Agatha Christie Poirot mystery begins today at 1001 Stories For The Road! To follow find the link below... ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories For The Road at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6FhlsxYFTGNPiSMYxM9O9K 1001 Greatest Lov...
BEST OF 1001 HEROES #3 OF 447 THE 1900 GALVESTON HURRICANE (PT 1) WITH NEW INTRO
February 01, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes - 57.1 MBIn 1900 the port city of Galveston, Texas was the 3rd largest city in Texas, boasting a population of 38,000 people, and they were doing so well with business that they had earned the nickname "the Wall Street of the South". Located as they were on a 25 mile strip of sand with Galveston Bay to the north and The Gulf of Mexico to the south, and being mostly at sea level- they were a prime target for a big storm. Some had hit but scored little damage- and the leaders of the city became over co...
THE VIOLENT YEARS THE STORY OF WILLIAM "BILL" BONSALL
January 28, 2024 17:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBBill Bonsall , WW2 veteran, Olympic Gymnast, devoted husband and father, and legendary gymnastics coach for WVU, was loved and respected by all who knew him. Today Barbara (Bonsall) Wood shares her story of his life based on his audio records, old letters, and bittersweet memories of her mother included in her recent book 'The Violent Years'. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify...
THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PART TWO) BEST OF 1001 HEROES #2 OF 446) A LEGEND IS BORN
January 26, 2024 05:51 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBIn part two we cover the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, the story of San Antonio's Riverwalk, the haunted Mengor Hotel located across the street from the Alamo Chapel, and the ghosts of the Alamo, including that of John Wayne. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - ...
THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 1): BEST OF (#2 of 446) THE RISING STORM
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPart One: In 1836 Mexico had won its independence from Spain and was being ruled by a dictator named Santa Anna, who had a large army and used it mercilessly to hold on to his power. His biggest threat was an area we now call Texas, where both Americans and Mexican Tejanos who sought freedom were gathering and offering the promise of land to those who would fight to create a new republic called Texas. Men like Jim Bowie, William Travis, and Davey Crockett believed that the fight was worth ...
THE GHOSTS OF THE ALAMO (PT 1): BEST OF (#2 of 446) THE RISING STORM
January 26, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPart One: In 1836 Mexico had won its independence from Spain and was being ruled by a dictator named Santa Anna, who had a large army and used it mercilessly to hold on to his power. His biggest threat was an area we now call Texas, where both Americans and Mexican Tejanos who sought freedom were gathering and offering the promise of land to those who would fight to create a new republic called Texas. Men like Jim Bowie, William Travis, and Davey Crockett believed that the fight was worth ...
THE BEALE CIPHER TREASURE LEGEND (AND OTHERS) IN BEDFORD COUNTY VA.
January 21, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBThe little Blue Ridge Mountain town of Bedford, VA, holds one of history's great mysteries- the location of the Beale Treasure, a legendary stash of gold, silver, and jewels said to be valued at over 50 millions dollars. All you have to do is solve two of the cipher texts that protect the treasure's location. Not so easy- people and supercomputers have tried. Of the remaining two treasures, one is housed with its deceased owner, and the other stands on a windswept hilltop for all to see and ...
1001 TRUE STORIES......BOOKING GUEST INTERVIEWS NOW! LISTEN NOW! NEW SHOW COMING TO THE NETWORK!
January 20, 2024 20:15 - 59 seconds - 799 KBHost Brian Tremblay explains our new interview show 1001 True Stories here... 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay is a fast-moving and interesting "True Story Podcast" weekly show hosted by broadcaster and creative talent Brian Tremblay and featuring guests with a wide variety of captivating stories to tell. Sometimes funny, sometimes scary, and always binge-worthy, the stories provide a unique insight into everyday life when it sends us special moments in time. The topics range from tv/...
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN:-(PT 2) #1 *of 442) BEST OF 1001 SPIES. LIES & ALIBIS
January 19, 2024 05:05 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBPart II The American 82nd and 101st Airborne begin heavy fighting in Holland to secure the bridges spanning the nine waterways which the British 30 Corps, with its tanks and infantry, will need to cross along its 60 mile run from the Belgium border in the south up to Arnhem, near the German border. The British 1st airborne is dropped 8 miles west of its target Arnhem, and finds that it is separated from Arnhem by two Panzer divisions. Only one brigade, Frost's Brigade, reaches Arnhem, and fi...
OPERATION MARKET GARDEN (PT 1) #1 (of 442) LISTENER FAV- A BRIDGE TOO FAR BEST OF 1001 HEROES
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThese two episodes, part one and two, were the #1 most listened to episodes of the 442 we've done so far at 1001 Heroes. I have added some reminisces at the top and the rest remains unedited. Footnotes: .OPERATION MARKETGARDEN (PT I): A BRIDGE TOO FAR...The two part story of a bold plan to strike the heart of Germany by dropping 36,000 British, Canadian, Polish, and American paratroopers in German controlled Holland in Sept 1944. Dedicated to the men who never made it back, this story does...
THE CHILLING TRUE STORY OF CARL EDON'S OTHER LIFE
January 14, 2024 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThis well-documented story of reincarnation involves a young British boy who, beginning at the age of 3, told his parents that he had been a pilot for the German Luftwaffe and died in a plane crash while on a bombing mission. He provided sketches and stories which later verified his visions. When the remains of a German crewman were recovered from a WW2 crash site near Carl's home, researchers found pictures of that German crewman in uniform just before his last mission-pictures which show...
REINCARNATION & KARMA- AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CAYCE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT
January 07, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis interview with the Cayce Institute's Peter Woodbury is a warm up for next week's THE CHILLING CASE OF CARL EDEN, a UK newspaper story from 2002 that really got people thinking about souls/spirits which decide to come back in a person. And that raises a lot of questions- one of which is, at least for me- how much is DNA and how much is reincarnation? And that's just one question....... Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROI...
REINCARNATION & KARMA- AN INTERVIEW WITH THE CAYCE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH & ENLIGHTENMENT
January 07, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBThis interview with the Cayce Institute's Peter Woodbury is a warm up for next week's THE CHILLING CASE OF CARL EDEN, a UK newspaper story from 2002 that really got people thinking about souls/spirits which decide to come back in a person. And that raises a lot of questions- one of which is, at least for me- how much is DNA and how much is reincarnation? And that's just one question....... Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROI...
GREMLINS: THE WWII MYTH THAT BECAME A MOVIE: A 1001 FLASHBACK (BEST OF)
December 31, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMy Note: Gremlins is one the first two podcasts I ever recorded. It has remained a listener favorite for years. The other podcast is titles "When John Wayne Went to Harvard". Gremlins is a little old and worn, but its a good story nonetheless Gremlins arrived long before the 1984 smash hit movie "Gremlins", although their nature was the same- troublesome, impish, and often mean little gnomes that created problems for anyone who came in contact with them. This was true for British airmen in...
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (LUX RADIO) AND 1001 INTERVIEW W KAROLYN GRIMES (ZUZU BAILEY)
December 24, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBA 1001 Christmas Special- first, Lux Theatre presents 'It's A Wonderful Life' with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed reprising their movie roles; Second, 1001 Heroes interviews actress Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in the movie. Enjoy 'The Lost Poacher" and other great Jack London short stories now at 1001 Best of Jack London- Apple and Spotify links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime S...
MY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO YOU (PLUS NEWS) 2023
December 23, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBThanks to all of you for being loyal listeners! We are seeking your unique stories at two new interview style podcasts! The first- WITNESS....Everyone has a story Its one of those stories you share when you're sharing experiences- maybe you were in a movie, or involved in a rescue, or happening, or disaster; meeting a celebrity, cop or rescue stories, war stories, attending a concert (like Elvis's last concert), or a sports event with a one-of-a-kind outcome, you were on tv (Survivor, ...
REMEMBERING MAY 7, 1988:: WHEN WINNING COLORS BEAT THE BOYS AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY
December 17, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 51.7 MBIt's a man's world- and girls have to be tough to win- especially at sports which require size and strength- like horse racing. In its 135 year history only three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby, which is a race held once every year on the first Saturday in May featuring the fastest three year-olds in racing. Trainer D. Wayne Lucas had tried to win with fillies before and lost badly- the girl horses just don't have the strength and stamina to last that mile and 1/8th distance, and most o...
THE LOST TOMB - AND OTHER STORIES OF BONES, BURIALS, AND MURDER
December 10, 2023 17:00 - 55 minutes - 44.2 MBApple Users- recent upgrades may have moved your download choices to a default setting- so if you miss 15 days or skip a few episodes it stops sending new ones. The FIX: Go to the three dots upper right in your episode- go to your show page- three dots again upper right- click-at bottom see "Downloads"- scroll to bottom- click on "download all new episodes". Problem solved. For Android phones find the "Gear" symbol- same process. Author Journalist and world traveler Douglas Preston shares ...
JOHNNY CASH GOES TO FOLSOM PRISON & OTHER STORIES
December 03, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEnjoy four new stories here- Anne Greene's 2nd Life- In 1650 a young woman is accused of infanticide and hanged at Oxford- but survives despite the attentions given her by the physicians Jackie Gleason & The Aliens' America's beloved comic befriends President Nixon in Florida and is treated to a rare view at 4 alien bodies in a secret broom at a Florida Air Force Base Steve McQueen Meets the Blob- the iconic actor Steve McQueen shows up in Phoenixville PA for his first movie role and l...
JOHNNY CASH GOES TO FOLSOM PRISON & OTHER STORIES
December 03, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBEnjoy four new stories here- Anne Greene's 2nd Life- In 1650 a young woman is accused of infanticide and hanged at Oxford- but survives despite the attentions given her by the physicians Jackie Gleason & The Aliens' America's beloved comic befriends President Nixon in Florida and is treated to a rare view at 4 alien bodies in a secret broom at a Florida Air Force Base Steve McQueen Meets the Blob- the iconic actor Steve McQueen shows up in Phoenixville PA for his first movie role and l...
ELLIOT NESS AND THE BUTCHER OF KINGSBURY RUN
November 26, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBApple Users- recent upgrades may have moved your download choices to a default setting- so if you miss 15 days or skip a few episodes it stops sending new ones. The FIX: Go to the three dots upper right in your episode- go to your show page- three dots again upper right- click-at bottom see "Downloads"- scroll to bottom- click on "download all new episodes". Problem solved. For Android phones find the "Gear" symbol- same process. This little-known story tells of crime buster hero Elliot Ne...
THE PHOENIX LIGHTS AMERICA'S #1 MOST WITNESSED UFO ENCOUNTER
November 26, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis weeks Thursday 'Best Of"-Every Thursday at 6am ET you weekday commuters will get a second 1001 Heroes episode for the week-and here is our first- The Phoenix Lights, tells the story of the huge UFO that flew slowly over Phoenix AZ and was witnessed by hundreds in 1997. It remains the most witnessed UFO in US history. m This was one of our most listened to episodes in 2015. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spot...
THE PHOENIX LIGHTS (THURSDAY 'BEST OF') AMERICA'S #1 MOST WITNESSED UFO ENCOUNTER
November 26, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis weeks Thursday 'Best Of"-Every Thursday at 6am ET you weekday commuters will get a second 1001 Heroes episode for the week-and here is our first- The Phoenix Lights, tells the story of the huge UFO that flew slowly over Phoenix AZ and was witnessed by hundreds in 1997. It remains the most witnessed UFO in US history. m This was one of our most listened to episodes in 2015. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spot...
THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST THANKSGIVING (BEST OF 1001)
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBIn November of 1620 the Pilgrims arrived by ship to a new land filled with danger and uncertainty, a world in which nearly half of them would soon die of starvation and sickness, their final resting place being unmarked graves so as not to let the surrounding Indians know how many of their group had been lost. Yet with unshakable faith and strength of spirit, the survivors of that first winter set to work to fell trees and build a village, they found the strength to clear fields and plant cr...
WHO KILLED SUPERMAN? (NEW- EARLY RELEASE)
November 18, 2023 16:19 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhen American actor George Reeves died of a gunshot wound to the head on June 16th, 1959, an entire generation of children lost a hero. For seven years Reeves had faithfully portrayed the comic book hero Superman on tv, standing up for truth, justice, and the American way. The Los Angeles Police ruled his death a suicide but many people believed otherwise. We provide all the evidence here- circumstantial and factual- and let you decide who killed the man of steel. Try the new "Tales of Esc...
WHO KILLED SUPERMAN?
November 18, 2023 16:19 - 45 minutes - 42 MBWhen American actor George Reeves died of a gunshot wound to the head on June 16th, 1959, an entire generation of children lost a hero. For seven years Reeves had faithfully portrayed the comic book hero Superman on tv, standing up for truth, justice, and the American way. The Los Angeles Police ruled his death a suicide but many people believed otherwise. We provide all the evidence here- circumstantial and factual- and let you decide who killed the man of steel. Learn more about you...
HARVEY LOGAN (PT 2)- THE END OF THE ROAD FOR THE KID- OR WAS IT?
November 12, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBThey finally caught Harvey Logan, tried him, and sentenced him to 20 years- they only problem was- he got out of the Knoxville jail where he had become a celebrity. And it looks like bribery was responsible. When another express car was robbed the posse corned the fugitives and the one who they called Tap Duncan killed himself in the shootout. Tap Duncan was identified as Harvey Logan- but not all the men who exhumed his body agreed. Harvey Logan had bullet scars and beating scars all over...
THE BADDEST OUTLAW OF THEM ALL- HARVEY 'KID CURRY' LOGAN (PT 1)
November 05, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBOften called 'The Wildest of the Wild Bunch', Harvey Logan (aka Kid Curry) and his two brothers rode for Sam Ketcham's Band and Bunch Cassidy's Wild Bunch, robbing trains and banks with regularity and hiding out when the law got too close. Part one tells the story of Harvey Logan, who had a penchant for killing lawmen who were tracking him, and the hold ups he helped pull off, including one great story about the Winnemucca Nevada bank robbery from nevadagram.com that will have you holding yo...
JACK THE RIPPER (PT 3 OF 3) FROM SUSPECTS TO KILLERS
October 31, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MBIn JACK THE RIPPER (PT 3 OF 3) FROM SUSPECTS TO KILLERS we finish laying out the case for the prime suspects in the brutal Ripper murders that rocked England's Whitehall district in the late 19th century.. This is one of the most heavily researched episodes we have ever done at 1001 Heroes and we believe that the information provided here leads to the conclusion that the pre-ripper stabbings and the 5 canonical Ripper murders were committed by three separate killers- each one having inspired...
JACK THE RIPPER (PT 2 OF 3) SUSPECTS NAMED
October 30, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBWe name the suspects and narrow them down for you. Then in Part 3 we give you our opinion based on a lot of research as to who did- and we believe it was multiple killers. We will explain why. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Gh...
JACK THE RIPPER (PT 1 OF 3) MURDER MOST FOUL
October 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBEXPLICIT-In 1888 London, in the slum district of Whitehall, a murderer was attacking a brutally killing women n the early morning hours. He became known as Jack the Ripper. This is his story.. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Gh...
AMERICA'S YOUNGEST WWII HERO AND HOW HE HELPED TURN THE TIDE OF THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC
October 22, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 1942, 12 year old Calvin Graham, already having left his crowded home and abusive stepfather, walked into a US Naval Recruiting Office with a few faked documents, bypassed the dental check which would have revealed his 12 year old teeth, and was signed into the US Navy. After completing basic training he was assigned to the brand new Battleship South Dakota, and soon found himself serving as a gunner in the middle of some of the Pacific War's most intense carrier battles. He was wounded b...
URBAN LEGENDS V: MR. ROGERS A NAVY SEAL? , THE EXPRESS TRAIN TO HELL, & OTHER URBAN LEGENDS
October 20, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutesThose crazy, often twisted stories you hear from your friends about things they will swear are true, plus other stuff. Our line-up: 1. Free Cable TV? 2. The Flat Tire 3. The Express Train To Hell 4. Mr. Rogers- A Navy Seal? 5. Julia Child- A Daring OSS Agent in WWII? 6. Topless Woman in Disney’s Animated Movie “The Rescuers”? 7. Shapeshifter Account 8. Dog Suicide Bridge 9. Nancy Reagans Letter to Hinkley 10. A Well Planned Retirement 11. The Clinton Body Count Legend. Editor's Note. There ar...
URBAN LEGENDS #4: THE KILLER CLOWNS ARE COMING
October 19, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesRecent sightings of people dressed as clowns and trying to lure children into the woods have set off a storm of panic in the American South. In England and France clown sightings and fear of clowns has resurfaced often in past decades...it is not a new fear. 1001 Heroes explores the dark side of clowns and the societal changes that have brought clown phobia to its latest level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
URBAN LEGENDS #3 : HOTEL CALIFORNIA & SATANISM?, SEWER GATORS, & MORE
October 18, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutesUrban Legends III- Our stories: 1. Did the mob bury Jimmy Hoffa in Giants Stadium? 2. Do Toilet Alligators Exist? 3. Guardian Angels 4. The Haunted Mudhouse Mansion in Ohio 5. A Craigslist Golddigger Meets Her Match 6. Was the Eagles "Hotel California" about Satanism? 7. An Irish Ghost Story Hoffa: Detroit Free Press article, also discovery.com "Mythbusters" Gators: www.sewergator.com Angels: csicop.org "On a Wing and a Prayer" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
URBAN LEGENDS #2 THE LEGEND OF BUNNYMAN, THE ENGLISH ASSIGNMENT, & OTHERS :
October 17, 2023 16:21 - 49 minutesThose Amazing Urban Legends II contains a mixture of urban legends and humorous stories including: 1. The Curse of the Bambino 2. Death By Wedding Rice 3. The Legend of Bunny Man 4. Disney's Urban Legends 5. The Kangaroo Thief 6. The Groom's Revenge 8. The English Assignment 9. The Day It Rained Whale Blubber 10. Puff the Magic Dragon. Show bloopers after wrap up at end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
URBAN LEGENDS #1: THE KILLER BISCUIT, THE HOOK & OTHER STORIES
October 16, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB"Urban Legends I"- Urban legends are described as often told stories quoted as truth but lacking in verification. Here are ten of our favorites, with some that are true thrown in for posterity. We hope you enjoy them. 1) The Colander Copier Crime Caper, 2) The Hook, 3), The Killer Biscuit, 4), The Bricklayer's Report, 5) The USS Nimitz and the Lighthouse, 6), The Flea Market Declaration, 7), Elvis's Harley, 8) There goes the Monarchy, 9), Mothman, and 10), The New Jersey Devil. Learn mo...
URBAN LEGENDS #1: THE KILLER BISCUIT, THE HOOK & OTHER STORIES
October 16, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB"Urban Legends I"- Urban legends are described as often told stories quoted as truth but lacking in verification. Here are ten of our favorites, with some that are true thrown in for posterity. We hope you enjoy them. 1) The Colander Copier Crime Caper, 2) The Hook, 3), The Killer Biscuit, 4), The Bricklayer's Report, 5) The USS Nimitz and the Lighthouse, 6), The Flea Market Declaration, 7), Elvis's Harley, 8) There goes the Monarchy, 9), Mothman, and 10), The New Jersey Devil. Learn mo...
VANISHED (PT 2) UNEXPLAINED DISAPPEARANCES
October 15, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBA newspaper reporter is belted into a chair to spend what what be his last night alive at the legendary Skinwalker Ranch, and more unexplained disappearances are discussed. Credit David Paulides, author of the Missing 411 books and his great work trying to solve missing persons cases. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at ...
VANISHED (PT 1) UNEXPLAINED DISAPPEARANCES & MISSING CASES
October 15, 2023 16:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBVANISHED....(Part 1) covers a number of strange disappearances taking place in our National Parks, and considers paranormal explanations for these and other time slip occurrences which remain unexplained. (Note: The North Carolina boy announced lost in this episode has been found dead. Authorities are working as hard as humanly possible to find out what happened). Author and ex- San Jose California policeman David Pauilides is given credit here for a large amount of interest in the stories o...
TEN LITTLE KNOWN STORIES FROM THE CIVIL WAR
October 08, 2023 16:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTen Little Known Stories From The Civil War includes: 1)How the 101 st Airborne 'Screamin' Eagles' came to be; 2), Mosby's Treasure from the raid on the Fairfax Courthouse; 3), Wounds that glowed in the Dark; 4), Seven US Presidents that served in the Civil War; 5), General Butler's Chamber Pots- How General Butler failed to charm the women of New Orleans; 6), The story of the first medal of honor; 7,) How the Civil War stared in Wilmer McClean's kitchen in Manassas and ended in his parlor i...
MARY SHELLEY, LAKE GENEVA, AND A VISIT TO CASTLE FRANKENSTEIN
October 01, 2023 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB"How Frankenstein Came To Be" (1001 Spooktober Special) tells what inspired the original story of a murderous monster created from inanimate parts by an overreaching doctor, it was first published in 1820, was a major success worldwide, and has spawned countless books, movies, and debates regarding the limits we place on man's constant quest to play god by creating life artificially. Many of you are familiar with the story, but few people know what actually inspired 18 year- old Mary Sjelley...