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Wild and Wonderful Podcast is all about the past, present, and future of the 35th state in the United States of America. We’ll start at the beginning, the discovery of the land west of the Allegheny Mountains. We will explore all of the landmark events in the state’s history as well as modern day topics and popular and obscure legends from the mountain state. Check out our Instagram Page: @wildandwonderful_podcast For more info or if you’d like to support go to our website: wildandwonderful323426693.Wordpress.com Website is also available at IG Bio Link!

Juliet Bond


    • Dec 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 9m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 3:08


    Season Two focuses on cryptids, famous legends, and obscure lore. We'll be spending time on monsters and paranormal locations. We will look at how they are connected to disasters and how they are used today by the people.

    9. The Battle of Blair Mountain 100th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 12:46


    History. In this episode, we discussed the Battle of Blair Mountain, one of the most important battles for American Labor Rights. On the anniversary of its end, you're not going to want to miss this episode. For more updates check out @wildandwonderful_podcast on Instagram.

    8. Settling Western Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 9:08


    History. In this episode, we talked about the very first settlers of Western Virginia, how they got here, and their settlements. We also had a very special announcement at the end… you're not going to want to miss it! For more content and updates check out @wildandwonderful_podcast on Instagram for more!

    7. The New River Gorge National Park and Nature Preserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 11:52


    Tourism. In this episode, we took you to the New River Gorge National Park to tell you about all it has to offer to tourists visiting. Make sure to check out this guide to America's newest National Park!

    6. Alexander Spotswood and the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 7:26


    History! In this episode, we discussed the expedition of Alexander Spotswoods and his knights of the Golden Horseshoe as well as the present day Golden Horseshoe Awards.

    5. The Governor's STEM Institute (2/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 8:34


    Tourism/Current Events! In this episode, we discuss one of the best programs in the state, the Governor's STEM Institute. We'll walk you through this years virtual camp and explore Juliet's personal experience at this year's camp.

    4. The Green Bank National Radio Observatory (1/2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 11:27


    Tourism! In this episode, we are taking a tour of the Green Bank National Observatory in Green Bank, WV. We'll tell you about all of the telescopes and some of the programs that are run through Green Bank.

    3. Exploring Western Virginia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 9:47


    History! In episode three, we give an overview of the explorers that explored western Virginia and we take a close look at the relations between Britain and France as both seek to claim areas of western Virginia.

    2. Tour of the Northern Panhandle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 21:24


    Tourism! In today's episode we're taking the listeners on an exclusive tour of the biggest sites the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia has to offer. We'll be making stops at Newell, Chester, Tomlinson Run, Wheeling, Oglebay Resort, The West Virginia Penitentiary, The Grave Creek Mound, the Palace of Gold, and more. This episode is for everyone. Even if you don't like history. Enjoy this virtual tour of the best spots the panhandle has to offer.

    1. WV Before Discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 11:21


    History! In this episode, we'll discuss the land that we know as West Virginia before it was explored by Europeans. 

    Introducing Wild and Wonderful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 1:15


    Wild and Wonderful is a podcast that fully immerses its listeners in history. More specifically, the history of the mountain state. You'll learn things you can't believe you never knew. Brought to you by our host, Juliet Bond. This is the trailer for the brand new podcast, Wild and Wonderful.

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