Overlanders: A Donner Party Podcast

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A 3,000 mile road trip into one of America's darkest stories: The Donner Party.On an adventure that is alternatively hilarious and harrowing, writer Colleen Scriven follows in the footsteps of the Donner Party from Missouri to California in a camper van w

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    • Feb 1, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Part 9: The Californians

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 27:21


    Hope and Colleen reach the end of their journey with the Donner Party, as its members disappear into new lives both grand and small. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, CohostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 8: From Heaven or California

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 76:17


    As word of the Donner Party's plight begins to spread and rescue missions are planned, the people trapped in the Seirra are forced to make desperate decisions. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, CohostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 7: The Forlorn Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 100:28


    Colleen and Hope retrace the footsteps of The Forlorn Hope and recount their brave escape from the Seirra. Meanwhile, and old friend prepares to return to the Party.Featuring Alaina RookColleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, CohostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniel

    Part 6: Purgatory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 71:30


    After a difficult drive, Hope and Colleen finally reach the Sierra where frazzled and tired, the Donner Party make an ill-timed mistake that will lead them to be trapped in the mountains. As the Party settles in for winter- one Bachelor will begin to plan their escape. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, CohostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 5: Salt and Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 79:13


    Hope and Colleen make their way through the Wasatch Mountains and across the Salt lake Desert as tensions flare in the new Donner Party when catastrophe occurs. One Overlander's desire to lead will prove to be his greatest mistake. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, CohostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 4: Miserable Whiskey, Worse Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 64:03


    Hope and Colleen journey to the center of Wyoming to find the desolate (and kinda terrifying) Parting of the Ways, where our families will leave the Boggs party to form their own group; The Donner Party. Soon after, they reach Fort Bridger where competing interests will have deadly consequences. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, Co HostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 3: The Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 68:26


    As Colleen and Hope follow the Donner and Reed families West through Nebraska and into Wyoming, they meet more future members of the Donner Party- and one of our friends will receive a crucial warning. Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, Co HostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Overlanders: A Donner Party Podcast TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 2:27


    A 3,000 mile journey into one of America's darkest stories; The Donner Party. Episodes now streamingMusic from Sounds Like an Earful https://soundslikeanearful.com/

    Part 2: Westward, Ho!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 64:42


    Colleen and Hope begin their adventure in Independence, Missouri. They meet the leaders of the Donner Party as well as the man who would lead them to their doom. Featuring Alaina Rook.Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, Co HostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorMusic by Trestan Matel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds like an EarfulArtwork by Kennedy Daniels

    Part 1: The Why of It

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 37:31


    An unlikely duo prepares to set off on a journey into one of America's darkest stories; The Donner Party.Colleen Scriven, Creator/Co Host/EditorHope Andrejack, Co HostLiv Benger, Producer/EditorTheme Music by Trestan Martel ft. Hope AndrejackSounds Like An Earful https://soundslikeanearful.com/Art by Kennedy Danielshttps://www.donnerpartypodcast.com/

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