Mitchum | Tales of a Moonshine Bootlegger in Georgia

Mitchum 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...

It'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!

In 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.

Mitchum 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.

Mitchum 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.

Mitchum tells stories about Mamie Brown, the Casey Brothers matriarch.

Mitchum 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.

Mitchum recalls stories about his brother Harold, who loved fast cars, and even ran a little moonshine in his day.

A 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!

Mitchum talks about living with Papa Crawford for a period of time when he was little, and some of the memories that stuck with him.

Mitchum talks about the last job he had in prison, the first job he had when he got out, and how the two converged.

Mitchum talks about the birth of his granddaughter Jada, and the bond that they shared during a tough time in his life.

Mitchum 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!

Mitchum talks about meeting his wife Linda - how they met, fell in love, and some of the adventures they had together.

Mitchum 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.

Mitchum 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.

Mitchum talks about his beloved brother Ed, some of the adventures they shared, and being with him in his final days.

Mitchum talks about his time away from Rome, Georgia, and working at a liquor store in Atlanta, including a story about getting robbed at gunpoint!

For 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.

It'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...

We'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!

In this last bonus episode before the season 2 premiere June 3rd, Mitchum talks about The Big House, and the haunting that happened there.

We'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!

As 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...

It'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 is back with ALL NEW stories on June 3rd! Check out the exclusive trailer now!

Dink 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!

It's that time again - Mitchum answers fan questions, sings, and tells us some shocking things we didn't know about Bo Salmon's sister!

Husbands, 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 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.

Mitchum'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!

Running 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.

It's Q&A time! This time around, Rob & Allison are in Rome, Georgia, sitting on the porch with Mitchum asking him all your questions!

Mitchum 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!

Mitchum'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.

Mitchum 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!

In 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.

In 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 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!

Mitchum'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.

Mitchum 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.

We 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.

Mitchum & 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!

It'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...

Mitchum 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, 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.

Mitchum 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.

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In 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.

Mitchum 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.

In Part 2 of Mitchum's recollections about his brother Doyle Reeves, he talks about the darkest times in his life - being in prison while on trial for a murder he didn't commit, and Doyle's last days.