A&A Tall Tales

We talk about the melonheads! A group of children who supposedly were experimented on before they escaped to the forests of norther Ohio...and Michigan...and Connecticut. Sightings are rare, but legends and details in the stories of them are surprisingly consistent. Minor trigger warning since the legends generally involve child experimentation/abuse, but there's not a lot of specific detail. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

There's two kinds of people around Christmas...

Sitting in a park, overlooking 15 miles of beautiful Ohio landscape, is an old tower of long debated origin. Some say it was built in the Civil War, some say it was built during the early 1900s, some say it wasn't built until the 1930s. Who is correct? We know the answer. Take a listen to this episode and find out where the tales and legends of the Witch's Tower in Dayton come from. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

From Egyptian mythos to Japanese history to Defiance, Ohio, there are stories about human-dog hybrid creatures. Today we call them cryptids, ancient Orthodox churches called them Saints, historical texts called them Cynocephali, and Egypt called them gods. Join the gals as they explore the legends of dogman throughout the country and history.

There is a section in Columbus, just north of the OSU campus that doesn't belong. Deep ravines, rushing creeks, rocky outcrops, things you'd see in Hocking Hills, not the middle of the city. This section is home to a few different places of legend; The Gates of Hell (aka: The Blood Bowl) and Walhalla Rd. Just under 2 miles from each other, these 2 places have more in common than you'd think. But what does Glen Echo Park have to do with any of it? And why do we talk about a murder in 1918 in the University District? Take a listen and find out! **(Mini) Content warning. We don't go into anything super graphic/descriptive like in previous episodes, but this one is full to the brim with depressing stories of murder and suicides and death and occult. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

An hour north of Columbus, right in the middle of Ohio's heartland, rests one of the country's most infamous buildings. Ohio State Reformatory... OSR... Mansfield Reformatory... its a place of many names. The Mansfield Reformatory was open for less than 100 years, but it's impact on the little community surrounding it has lasted much longer. Five years after it was abandoned, and demolition started, it was spared from it's fate by a newly formed non profit organization. This haunted reformatory was once a place for hope, but now is the premiere destination for ghost hunters, tattoo and music enthusiasts, and haunted house lovers everywhere. Join us as we cover the history and hauntings of the real life Shawshank!  Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Back in the 1800s, the country was still so new and barely explored. A special breed of rugged men; explored, mapped, hunted, and lived adventure. One such man survived a chance pirate attack that would kick off his extraordinary life. Sailor turned mountain man, his tale has been told and retold, recreated by Hollywood and (probably highly) embellished over the years, this is the unbelievable life of Hugh Glass. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Disproportionate limbs, too many joints, joints that bend the wrong way, eyes and teeth that belong to a predator, size that makes no sense, fearlessness... you guessed it, this week the gals take on the cryptid "Not Deer" of Appalachia. Join us for this spooky tale. Even better, tell us your stories!

The dark legend of a place festering with evil lurks in north central Ohio... Was the fire that burned over 170 children to death set purposefully? Who lit the match that initiated such a horrendous deed? And how is the reality behind the urban legend even more bizarre than the story?? Join us as we explore the history of Gore Orphanage and Swift Hollow!

A small mining town in north east Ohio is home to dying legends. Driving through this beautiful valley, you would never know that in the mid to late 1800's it was known as a rough place, where only the meanest of the mean dared venture. Good honest folk would avoid the area adding miles to their journeys, police deemed the area off limits and the law was never enforced. Are the legends of Rogues Hollow true? Or merely tales to ward people away? Join us as we discuss this fascinating little town. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

EPISODE 20!!!! Woo! In the late 1800's a young woman made a name for herself using the hunting skills she learned from her father. She payed off her family's debt, found love over a shoot off, toured the country and the world, befriended Sitting Bull, AND set records well into her 60s. Annie Oakley is a famous sharp shooter who lives up to her nick-name "Little Sure Shot". Join us as we discuss the amazing life of an amazing woman! *Please note we do mess up the section about Annie and Frank joining Buffalo Bill's show. Annie joined with Frank first, becoming his assistant, then the main act. And only joined Buffalo Bill after his sharp shooter was in a boating accident and retired, unable to get used to his new guns. We didn't realize until later and had no time to re-record so, I'm making note of it here. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

**There's some graphic descriptions of train related deaths, please listen at your discretion** Deep in the hills of Southern Ohio, the remains of a ghost town hide. What was once a hub for the transport of raw precious resources holds nearly two dozen deaths surrounding the still standing tunnel in Moonville. What's even better... it is now a state park, accessible by car, hike, and horseback! Join us as we dive into one of Ohio's spookiest spots. Amanda even saw a ghost of her own when she visited recently. ********Please stop by the Delaware Maker Market 7/21 and 8/25 in downtown Delaware OH - https://www.facebook.com/events/1391522004662905?ref=newsfeed ********While you're there stop and say 'Hi' to Amanda's co-worker/friend Cassandra Meaker, a very talented artist and overall sweet person

The Underground Rail Road was a massive network of trails and safe houses that helped shepherd escaped slaves to freedom. While a dark time in America's past, it is packed with a lot of stories and oral legends that are endlessly fascinating. From quilts and songs to the 2,000+ club, tune in to learn about some incredible people and some unbelievable stories. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

On a quiet hillside, deep in the Pleasant Valley, a little inconspicuous white and green house with it's white picket fence sits nestled against a breathtakingly beautiful backdrop. The history that the little house harbors is chilling... a "mentally deficient" young woman, possible familial abuse, unrequited love, a triple homicide in the name of love, three more attempted murders, and hauntings notable enough to garner international attention. Join us as we explore the depths of the disturbing history surrounding Ceely Rose and her family. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

The Memorial Golf Tournament brings thousands of people to a Columbus Ohio suburb every year. But fans of golf know that more often than not, there is rain. But did you know there is a curse that causes this rain? A curse related to the murder of a Native American warrior and chief. But what is the curse? Is it real? And what can we do to appease the spirit of the Chief? Join us as we discuss the life and death of Chief Leatherlips. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Mutants and Satanists and Haunted School Buses... Oh my! Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

You probably learned about him in school, and you might remember some things about John Chapman. The pot that doubled as a hat, the bag of apple seeds, the walking...so much walking. But the things you never learned, or forgot you learned are way more interesting than all that. Like: Was he really a vegetarian? What is his connection to the War of 1812? And seriously...why apples?! This is an episode you wont want to miss. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

There's something slithering under the surface of the water. Was it a large fish? A snake? No, it didn't have scales...did it? A certain man eating shark has nothing on these monstrous creatures. Join us as we dive *pun intended thank you* into the water based cryptids of Ohio. Frog men, giant snakes, and Nessie's cousin just to name a few. There is more lurking in the dark, just beyond your sight than you may think. *we apologize for the sometimes muffled sound on Andrea's audio for this one Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Miles of canals ran through and around a small town in North Eastern Ohio creating jobs for dozens of people. People like; Gretchen Gill, Esther Hale, and Lucy Cobb, to name a few. Sadly, Sprucevale is no more, but the stories of those who called the town home are still lingering around the remains of the 2 remaining buildings. But surely a town that only existed for 40 years, can't have that many secrets...can it? Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Lore, legends, and warnings from native tribes. A mass grave found in Ohio containing a few thousand remains (and one in Tennessee containing multitudes more). A mummy found in the mountains in Wyoming that mysteriously disappeared. If any of these have caught your interest; join us as we discuss pygmies. The fascinating history of these little folk goes back centuries and continues into the modern day. Strap in for this one. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

****We get pretty graphic in this episode, and it does involve the betrothal/stalking, and eventual murder of a 14 year old girl. So if that's not your thing, we get it, we'll see you guys in the next one! (We're doing Pygmies)**** Louiza Fox was a few weeks away from her 14th birthday. Born in Egypt, Ohio, she was working for a local family who owned a mine as a housekeeper. Aloys Ulrich was a German immigrant, fresh off the boat. He was answering a call from a friend to join him for work in Wheeling, West Virginia. What do these 2 people have in common? They were both murdered by the same person, or were they? Join us as we discuss these horrifying murders, and talk about the man who murdered them. (Now with a bonus mini legend sprinkled in) Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

All throughout history, there are tellings of giants! Massive humans who tower over buildings and mountains. Sometimes these people are friendly, they help those in need, sometimes they exhibit the amazing skills to create and shape the Earth, sometimes they're fearsome and only wish harm upon their fellow man. In this episode we discuss folk heroes and real life giants, both dead and living. Tune in and discover the fascinating, and sometimes unbelievably outrageous, accounts of the men and women who are larger than life! Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

The Ohio State Pen was the site of the worst prison fire in the US. April 1930 saw 800 men crammed into 204 cells, trapped as an inferno raged, over 300 of them would perish. But this horrific incedent was not the first, nor the last, tragedy at this institution. Join us as we delve into riots, gangsters, and human experimentation. UPDATES: The riot of June 1968 - 9 buildings were burnt to the ground. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

A 100 year old steel mill, located in the heart of Ohio has a long and dangerous past. Accidents, protests, sabotage, and violence have led to some wild tales. We discuss the history and legends of this local location; whats buried in the swamp out back? How is this area related to Kentucky? Does it really make the best steel in the world? Do you use the steel made here on a daily basis? Tune in to find out! Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

As they looked into the most haunted road in America; Amanda and Andrea were expecting something big. And boy, were they not disappointed. UFO sightings, demonic dogs, and haunted castles are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this rural stretch of road. So does such a famous place really live up to the hype? You're just gonna have to listen to find out. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Lyons falls in the beautiful Mohican State Park was named after Thomas Lyons. Described in multiple sources as the ugliest man alive, he was an accomplished warrior who took part in several major battles in early American history...or did he...? And were the falls really named after him or Paul Lyons, a mild mannered settler? Who can say. Join us as we attempt to unwrap the mysteries surrounding the area and discuss a literal personification of a tall tale! Any  questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q  Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

What happens to an old limestone quarry after it is no longer mined? It becomes a park! A really pretty family park with TONS of activities; from fishing to basketball to multiple playground sets. But what happens to the ghosts of the miners? Or all those innocent souls lost in a horrific train accident? We go on site to find out, and discuss the myths surrounding this public space. (Now with new and improved audio!) UPDATE: Amanda went back to Delaware to run an errand, and in the downtown area the same petro-chemical smell was very strong on a consistent basis. We are now chalking the phantom smell up to whatever plant/company it comes from. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

From full body apparitions to literal guardian angels, we spill the beans as we tell tales of our own personal encounters and unexplained experiences. Episode notes: this will be the last episode where the Andrea's audio is funky (turns out recording on a metal table isn't a good idea). Old Clinton Rd is in Flemington, NJ not Flamingo - Amanda has a really bad memory sometimes... Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q

SURPRISE! We decided to drop both episodes 1 AND 2! What do a witch, a secluded almost forgotten graveyard, and a summer camp have in common? Find out in episode 2 of A&A's Tall Tales. We will explore the true history, origins, and evolution of a famous, but very localized legend. We also struggle with math, and a "friend" drops in to say hello. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ Please respect all private and public property. We realize the audio isnt the best and are actively working on making it better. Please bear with us.

In our first podcast episode we discuss the legend of Nicholas Hartzel and other hauntings, as well as delve into the unique history of this property spanning 160 years! Fort Hayes in Columbus Ohio is a fascinating place and we hope you join us. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ Tour Fort Hayes at https://www.columbuscityadventures.com/history-and-haunts-of-ft-hayes/ Visit the Shot Tower gallery https://sites.google.com/columbus.k12.oh.us/shot-tower-gallery/current-exhibitions Please respect all private and public property. We realize the audio isnt the best and are actively working on making it better. Please bear with us.

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