Mitchum
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 237 ratingsGary Mitchum Reeves from the podcast Undisclosed tells stories of bootlegging, growing up too fast, and being accused of a murder he didn't commit. Join Mitchum every week as he talks about the people, places & events that have made up his life, direct from his porch in Rome, Georgia. Produced by Rob Gokee. Co-Produced by Allison Vanore. An Allieciné production.
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Chased By Turkeys
August 02, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.6 MBMitchum is back with a brand new story, and an in person appearance! If you're in the Rome, Georgia area, Mitchum will be live on stage at Notorious Nights with Mitchum Reeves on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 at 7pm at the Rome Area History Center. Info & tickets are at www.romeareahistorycenter.org. To hold you over, Mitchum's got a story about some Wild Turkeys...
Mitchum Addendum
October 26, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBIt's the final episode of Mitchum (for now), and we're going out with a bang! Join Mitchum live with show producers Rob Gokee & Allison Vanore as he talks about his favorite episodes, answers Q&A's, and then does a moonshine 101 tasting with Rob!
Bubbie
October 07, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBIn the season 2 finale, Mitchum talks for the first time about his mother's postpartum depression, and why he went to go live with his aunt Bubbie for awhile after he was born.
Building Houses
September 30, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52.5 MBMitchum talks about the struggles of trying build a house and a marriage at the same time, and some of the prejudice he faced when he first got out of prison.
Hitchhiking
September 23, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBMitchum tells some more wild tales - this time, he hitchhiked with the wrong man, and ended up at the wrong end of a gun driving down the dark, Georgia highway.
Mamie Brown
September 16, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.5 MBMitchum tells stories about Mamie Brown, the Casey Brothers matriarch.
Peggy Revisited
September 09, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 43.1 MBMitchum tells some more stories about the brothel known around the world - Rome's own Peggy's. We learn about the origin of Peggy's, and what happened after it was shut down.
Harold Reeves
September 02, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBMitchum recalls stories about his brother Harold, who loved fast cars, and even ran a little moonshine in his day.
Flick's BBQ
August 26, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBA recent run in with the police forces Mitchum down the highway from Flick's BBQ. He stops in to eat, and it brings back a flood of memories, and an out of body experience that he wanted to share with the listeners!
Papa Crawford
August 19, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MBMitchum talks about living with Papa Crawford for a period of time when he was little, and some of the memories that stuck with him.
Prison Furniture
August 12, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.8 MBMitchum talks about the last job he had in prison, the first job he had when he got out, and how the two converged.
Jada
August 05, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBMitchum talks about the birth of his granddaughter Jada, and the bond that they shared during a tough time in his life.
Undisclosed
July 29, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MBMitchum talks about what brought Susan Simpson and the Undisclosed podcast team to his door, how they learned about his story, and how it came to life - all told for the first time from Mitchum's perspective!
Linda Reeves
July 22, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBMitchum talks about meeting his wife Linda - how they met, fell in love, and some of the adventures they had together.
Home Deliveries
July 15, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52 MBMitchum talks about delivering moonshine door to door in the 60's, some of the run-ins he had (including several knife fights!) and what it was like back then in Rome, Georgia.
Milledgeville Asylum
July 08, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 45.9 MBMitchum talks for the first time about his time in Milledgeville Asylum, where he was taken after Grace's death. The hospital has a dark and storied history, and Mitchum talks about what it was like to be a patient there.
Brother Ed
July 01, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBMitchum talks about his beloved brother Ed, some of the adventures they shared, and being with him in his final days.
The Armed Robbery
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBMitchum talks about his time away from Rome, Georgia, and working at a liquor store in Atlanta, including a story about getting robbed at gunpoint!
First Wife & Kids
June 17, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.9 MBFor the first time, Mitchum talks about getting married at a young age to his first wife, the children they have, and why the union wasn't meant to be.
Lana Ensley Part 2
June 10, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 53.7 MBIt's part 2 of our exclusive interview with Lana Ensley! Mitchum and Lana talk about the time she robbed the same bank TWICE, and some of the seedier details about just how many murders besides Grace's that are connected to Bo Salmon...
Lana Ensley Part 1
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.6 MBWe're back for Season 2 - and we've got a big one for the premiere! Mitchum sits down and talks with Lana Ensley, the woman who broke his murder case wide open. Lana talks about the real killer, and her own adventures as a bank robber!
Minisode - The Big House
May 28, 2019 19:20 - 8 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this last bonus episode before the season 2 premiere June 3rd, Mitchum talks about The Big House, and the haunting that happened there.
Minisode - Grady Grisby
May 24, 2019 16:30 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MBWe're just over a week away from the Season 2 premiere on June 3rd! To hold you over, we've got another minisode for you - Mitchum talks a little about good ole Grady Grisby!
Minisode - Charlie Causey & Jim Reeves
May 20, 2019 01:00 - 9 minutes - 22.6 MBAs we get closer to the Season 2 premiere on June 3rd, here's a new short story (and an Irish tune!) from Mitchum! Mitchum talks about an incident with Charlie Causey and the singer Jim Reeves. Also, we talk about a recent review of the podcast on another show...
Minisode - LC & The Machine Gun
May 15, 2019 15:55 - 11 minutes - 26 MBIt's a minisode of Mitchum! Mitchum and producer Rob Gokee sit down to talk about some of the short stories that didn't make season 1!
Mitchum Season 2 Trailer
April 28, 2019 19:00 - 1 minute - 4.01 MBMitchum is back with ALL NEW stories on June 3rd! Check out the exclusive trailer now!
Mobsters
March 04, 2019 11:00 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MBDink Causey, the Tony Soprano of Rome, Georgia. In the season 1 finale, Mitchum talks about his close relationship with Dink, the things they did, and how it fit into the other stories Mitchum has told over the course of the season. And we'll be back for season 2 before you know it!
Mitchum Feb 2019 Q&A
March 01, 2019 02:32 - 38 minutes - 88.2 MBIt's that time again - Mitchum answers fan questions, sings, and tells us some shocking things we didn't know about Bo Salmon's sister!
Killers
February 25, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 43.9 MBHusbands, wives, lovers, all with one thing in common - murder. Mitchum talks about the dangers of Rome, Georgia in the 60's and some of the tragic deaths that occurred at the hands of loved ones.
Judge, Jury & Executioner
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 47.5 MBJudge Robert Lee Scoggin. Everyone in Georgia feared him in the 50's and 60's, and Mitchum was no exception. This week, we delve into the dark underbelly of Rome, Georgia, as Mitchum talks about just how deep the corruption went, and the men who died because of it.
Flick
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBMitchum's double cousin Flick is the topic of this week's episode. Mitchum recalls stories about Flick from his childhood, and well into his adult life, including a story he's never told because... it's too embarrassing!
Car Chases & Beer Joints
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBRunning from the cops on the backroads of Georgia, moonshine in the trunk. This week, Mitchum takes us back to some good ole' moonshine stories, hiding in cemeteries, losing his bar in a dice game, and getting into a fight he couldn't win.
Mitchum January Q&A
January 31, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBIt's Q&A time! This time around, Rob & Allison are in Rome, Georgia, sitting on the porch with Mitchum asking him all your questions!
Gene
January 28, 2019 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBMitchum tells the story of his older brother Gene, who he both fought and loved equally. Hear about the time he put Gene on a bus when he was drunk, and the car that only went in reverse!
Pop
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBMitchum's pop - his entire story in this week's episode. Learn about his upbringing, his job at the cotton mill, his relationship with Mitchum, and his unwavering belief in Mitchum's innocence.
Beaty Part 3
January 14, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.8 MBMitchum concludes his story about his sister Beaty with talk about getting out of prison and readjusting to civilian life, he and Beaty's trip to New York City and appearing on Inside Edition, and talking to actor Robert Mitchum on the phone!
Short Stories
January 07, 2019 11:55 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBIn this special episode, Rob & Mitchum sit down on Mitchum's porch in Rome, Georgia, and Mitchum tells some stories, sipping moonshine & talking about growing up in Rome.
Beaty Part 2
December 31, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 69.9 MBIn part 2 of Mitchum's stories about his sister Beaty, he talks about how she helped him with all his motions and trials while he was in prison for a murder he didn't commit.
Mitchum December Q&A
December 27, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBMitchum sits down with producers Rob & Allison to answer more fan questions this month, and might even grace us with some new stories not yet heard!
Beaty Part 1
December 24, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBMitchum's sister Beatrice, better known to the family as Beaty, played a huge role in Mitchum's life - from choosing his name to helping him fight corruption in his murder trial. Part 1 of her story talks about Mitchum's earliest memories of her, and the heartbreaking tragedy she overcame.
Florida
December 17, 2018 08:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBMitchum tells the story of the time his mama took him down to Florida for a spell, and he tried to ride his bike all the way back to Rome, Georgia.
Carroll County
December 10, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 57 MBWe head back to prison this week - the Carroll County prison, where Mitchum spent time after leaving Reidsville. He shares stories about the people he met while he was there, and getting to see his Pop for the first time since he'd been convicted.
Edward - Mitchum
December 03, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBMitchum & Edward were inseparable as kids, and got into all sorts of adventures together. Mitchum tells stories about his childhood friend, including the time they tried to outrun a train!
Mitchum November Q&A
December 01, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBIt's time for our November Q&A episode! Mitchum, along with producers Rob Gokee & Allison Vanore ask Mitchum your questions, and we're letting Patrons hear it first! There might even be some singing in there...
Reidsville Prison Pt 2 - Mitchum
November 26, 2018 11:00 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBMitchum talks about his time in Reidsville Prison. In part 2 he tells stories about surviving in the worst prison in the country while waiting for his appeal, and how he was forced to confront his worst fears behind bars.
Reidsville Prison Pt 1 - Mitchum
November 19, 2018 11:00 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MBReidsville, one of the most notorious and dangerous prisons in the country. Mitchum talks about how he ended up there, and what his life was like behind bars, while waiting to appeal his wrongful conviction.
Cousin Ophar - Mitchum
November 12, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 32 MBMitchum tells tales of his cousin Ophar Brookshire. Cousin Ophar & Mitchum got in to all sorts of trouble - Ophar would lose his false teeth, bought an airplane, and woke up missing his car and pants.
Mitchum Update
November 09, 2018 23:17 - 6 minutes - 14 MBWe've got merch! Head over to www.cafepress.com/mitchum for all kinds of Mitchum stuff - shirts, hats, flasks, license plates - and there's a Patreon as well with tons of bonus content & custom messages from the man himself - find it at www.patreon.com/mitchumpod
Bonnie and Clyde Pt 2 - Mitchum
November 05, 2018 11:00 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBIn the second part of Mitchum's story of Grace Reynolds life & death, he talks about the arrest, his amnesia, grieving for Grace from behind bars, and the drunk attorney that represented him.
Bonnie and Clyde Pt 1 - Mitchum
October 29, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 66.9 MBMitchum tells the hardest story he's ever had to tell - the life and death of Grace Reynolds. Join him as talks about their first meeting, the gun battles in beer joints, and the night everything changed for both of them.