Podcasts about backroads

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Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. What lurks in the shadows of Ohio's backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State's most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore. On a freezing Sunday night—January 2, 1791—along the icy banks of the Muskingum River in present-day Morgan County, a quiet settlement sat unfinished and unwarned. Deep in the woods north of Marietta, a small group of pioneer squatters had built an incomplete wooden blockhouse on the fertile floodplains known as "Big Bottom". They believed they were carving out a new future on the Ohio frontier. But they were on contested ground—territory the Indigenous Lenape and Wyandot nations were fiercely defending against relentless westward encroachment. As the settlers gathered around the fire for supper, the silence of the winter night was shattered. Within minutes, an attack carried out with sudden speed and ferocity left the blockhouse in flames. Twelve settlers were killed, several were taken captive into the wilderness, and a handful barely escaped into the frozen dark. Left behind in the ashes was a single, ominous artifact: a war club laid upon the ground—a formal, tragic declaration of war. The attack at Big Bottom didn't just shock the Ohio Company of Associates; it ignited four brutal years of bloodshed known as the Northwest Indian War, changing the course of American and Native history forever. Join us on this episode of Ohio Mysteries as we delve into the tensions, the forgotten survivors, and the ghost of a winter night that set the entire Ohio frontier ablaze. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Join me on September 26, 2026 at 9:30am at the Avon Lake Public Library for a special event: Capturing History: Mystery, Myth, Legend, and Oral Storytelling. I will be joined by friends of the show Kelly Boyer Sagert and Don Hilton and more. We will be sharing Ohio stories, discussing our books and answering questions. This is a rare opportunity to meet and great so please come by and say "hello"! The link is: https://alpl.librarymarket.com/event/history-writing-day-61843 Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 3 in Six-Man is in the books! We had some barn burners and other surprises! Week 4 is shaping up to be an outstanding week of crazy good matchups!We talk Cross Country meets from this week and updated volleyball rankings. We also have some really good stories out of 1A!Don't miss it - join us!

Part 3 Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode, we welcome back our co=host, Mike. Together we speak with Thomas Wertman, the legendary director of Mufon of Ohio. This group is dedicated to chronicling, cataloging and trying to make sense of the many reported UFO sightings around Ohio. In this fascinating interview broken down into 3 parts we discuss a range of topics from early Ohio sightings, the WOW signal, Bob Lazarr, and much more. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. MUFON can be fond at: https://mufon.com Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us.  Tune in and found out!  Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. What lurks in the shadows of Ohio's backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State's most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore. Ohio Mysteries Backroads: The Garrettsville Train Robbery — Alvin Karpis Comes to Ohio In the quiet countryside of Portage County, Ohio, the village of Garrettsville seems like an unlikely setting for one of America's most notorious criminals. But during the violent era of the Great Depression, the backroads of Ohio became part of the story of Alvin “Creepy” Karpis, one of the FBI's most wanted gangsters and a key figure in the infamous Barker-Karpis gang. In this episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads, we travel back to the days when armored trains, bank robbers, gangsters, and federal agents were locked in a nationwide battle. Our story takes us to Garrettsville, Ohio, where a train robbery brought the national crime wave of the 1930s frighteningly close to home. We explore what happened, how Karpis and his associates operated, and why Ohio's rail lines and isolated rural communities could become attractive targets for Depression-era criminals. We'll look at the world that produced Karpis—the desperate economic conditions, the rise of organized crime, the getaway routes, and the growing presence of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI. We'll also separate the documented history from the legends that have grown around the robbery over the decades. Who was Alvin Karpis?Why did his gang come to Ohio?What happened along the railroad near Garrettsville?And how did law enforcement eventually close the net around one of America's most elusive gangsters? Join Ohio Mysteries Backroads as we leave the highways and take a trip down the old railroad tracks into the dangerous world of 1930s Ohio, where a seemingly peaceful town found itself caught in the crosshairs of America's gangster era. This is the Garrettsville train robbery—and the Ohio connection to Alvin Karpis. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with XC and Volleyball and have some really awesome 1A Stories from Week 2 in Six-Man!Player stats, stats, and more stats plus lots of game information can be found in Episode 4!Don't miss it!

Galva Mayor Rich Volkert recently joined Ken Peel on Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss several topics from the latest Galva City Council meeting, including a new city slogan, upcoming road work, playground improvements, and a potential review of the city's fireworks regulations. One of the biggest announcements from the meeting was the adoption of a new slogan for the City of Galva: “Where Music Lives, Small Town, Big Sound.” Volkert explained that Galva was once known as “The City of Go,” a title coined years ago by George Helgeson Fitch, a well-known writer associated with Knox College who was also involved in broadcasting. The new slogan reflects Galva's growing reputation as a music destination, particularly through events such as the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, Backroads, and other musical performances held throughout the community. Volkert credited Mike and Jane Martin, who have been active in Galva's music scene, with helping develop the new slogan. The City Council officially adopted it during its recent meeting. The city is also working on merchandise, including T-shirts and other items featuring the new branding. Road Work Planned for August Volkert also reminded residents about upcoming road work scheduled for August 12th through August 15th. Henry County crews are expected to conduct chip-and-oil work in the northeast portion of Galva, extending from North Center Avenue east toward the water plant and railroad tracks. The mayor asked residents in the affected area to take precautions during the project, including avoiding parking on the streets where the work is taking place and refraining from blowing grass clippings into the roadway. “We don't want to oil anybody's cars,” Volkert said, emphasizing the importance of keeping the work area clear so crews can complete the project properly. City Reviewing Fireworks Regulations Another issue discussed during the council meeting involved Galva's fireworks regulations. Volkert said the city's fireworks ordinance has not been updated since 1980. Following concerns raised after this year's Fourth of July celebrations, city officials are considering whether changes may be appropriate. The mayor said the city wants residents to continue enjoying the Fourth of July while also addressing safety and quality-of-life concerns associated with fireworks being discharged for extended periods. “We want the Fourth to be a great celebration,” Volkert said. “We want everybody to have a good time. But we're going to take a look at what we can do.” Volkert said the city does not intend to rush into changes. The police chief and city attorney are expected to work on possible recommendations before the matter is brought back to the City Council. He said any potential changes would likely not be decided until sometime next year. Playground Project Continues Galva's new playground equipment was also discussed. Volkert said residents have questioned why the equipment has not yet been completely installed. He explained that the playground was selected by a committee of local citizens, but the project has experienced delays because not all of the necessary parts have arrived. About two-thirds of the playground is complete and available for use, and the city hopes to finish the remaining work within the next month or sooner. Volkert also noted that the city continues to work on various projects and issues while maintaining communication with residents. He encouraged Galva residents to contact City Hall when they notice problems or have concerns so officials can address them as quickly as possible.

Part 2 Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode, we welcome back our co=host, Mike. Together we speak with Thomas Wertman, the legendary director of Mufon of Ohio. This group is dedicated to chronicling, cataloging and trying to make sense of the many reported UFO sightings around Ohio. In this fascinating interview broken down into 3 parts we discuss a range of topics from early Ohio sightings, the WOW signal, Bob Lazarr, and much more. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. MUFON can be fond at: https://mufon.com Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Player stats, stats, and more stats plus lots of game information can be found in Episode 3!Don't miss it!

Part 1 Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode, we welcome back our co=host, Mike. Together we speak with Thomas Wertman, the legendary director of Mufon of Ohio. This group is dedicated to chronicling, cataloging and trying to make sense of the many reported UFO sightings around Ohio. In this fascinating interview broken down into 3 parts we discuss a range of topics from early Ohio sightings, the WOW signal, Bob Lazarr, and much more. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Tune in and found out! MUFON can be fond at: https://mufon.com Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Division II preview is here! We talk XC and Volleyball and review Division II six-man with 6man Fan, Nate Rowland, and Mike Matthews, sixmanfootball.com.Don't miss a second! Get ready for the season and let's go!Join us!

Bands rarely fall apart because somebody missed a chord.They fall apart because expectations about money, gigs, rehearsals, song choices, musical standards, commitment, and leadership go unspoken until somebody finally blows up.This week, we brought in somebody who actually knows what he's talking about.Dr. Jesse Erdheim is an industrial-organizational psychologist and wellbeing coach with more than 20 years of experience working with motivation, conflict, burnout, leadership, and change. He also fronts a working classic-rock cover band—so he understands band dysfunction from both sides.We talk about:*Why bands are uniquely difficult organizations*How mismatched expectations turn into resentment*How to give musical criticism without destroying morale*What psychological safety actually looks like in a band*Why emotional regulation matters before a difficult conversation*What to do when your band culture has already become unhealthyOne of the biggest lessons: sometimes the explosion you think came out of nowhere actually started months earlier when everyone stopped checking whether they were still working toward the same goal. Jesse describes his own experience with a guitarist whose frustration over money and travel finally erupted at a show—and how that changed the way his band communicates with new members.If you're a band leader, working musician, or anyone currently sitting in a group text wondering “How the hell did we get here?”—this episode is for you.More from Dr. Jesse Erdheim:jesseerdheim.comUpcoming book: A Full Cup: Reflections on Living WellJesse also fronts The Backroads, a Durham-area cover band performing around Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough.https://www.facebook.com/thebackroadsdurham/https://www.instagram.com/the.back.roads__/#CoverBand #BandDrama #WorkingMusician #BandLeader #musicbusiness 00:00 Podcast kickoff00:55 Meet Dr Jesse01:53 From GNR to gigging03:48 Band leadership style05:37 Shared vision basics08:14 Why bands are hard10:21 Gig meltdown story12:44 Assumptions and alignment17:47 Common band problems23:20 Giving feedback safely27:16 Trust Bank Accounts27:44 Giving Notes With Care28:25 Adaptability Over Control30:02 Does The Audience Care31:03 Perfectionism And Perspective31:58 Are Musicians Different34:54 Win Win Band Leadership37:30 Pre Show Regulation Routine39:38 Time Confetti Planning42:09 Hard Conversations Toolkit45:30 Stop Rumination Loops49:59 Relationships And Wrap Up

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. What lurks in the shadows of Ohio's backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State's most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore. Marblehead Lighthouse: The Guardian of Lake Erie Perched on the rocky shores of Lake Erie, the Marblehead Lighthouse has stood watch over Ohio's dangerous western basin for nearly two centuries. In this episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads, we travel to the Marblehead Peninsula to explore the history, legends, shipwrecks, keepers, and stories surrounding one of Ohio's most recognizable landmarks. Built in 1822, Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes. For generations, its beacon has guided ships safely around the rocky Marblehead Peninsula and toward the harbors of Lake Erie. But behind that familiar tower is a fascinating history filled with storms, treacherous waters, lighthouse keepers, and the ever-present danger of the lake. We'll look at why the lighthouse was built, what life was like for the keepers and their families, and how the technology of the light changed over the years. We'll also explore some of the dramatic storms and maritime disasters that occurred in the waters surrounding Marblehead—and the stories of the men and women who kept the light burning when Lake Erie turned violent. From the lonely life of a lighthouse keeper to the ships battling darkness, fog, ice, and massive waves, the Marblehead Lighthouse is more than a beautiful landmark. It is a reminder of the dangerous relationship between Ohio and the Great Lakes. So join Dan and Stephen as we head down the backroads to Marblehead, Ohio, and uncover the history and mysteries behind the Marblehead Lighthouse—the guardian of Lake Erie. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville Backroads 8-15-2026 FINAL hosted by Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time! Time for the 2026 Six-Man football season to kick off!Don't know the teams or who will be a contender? No worries! We have you covered. Craig and Bobbie discuss each district and region in Division I with guests Nate Rowland (6man fan) and Mike Matthews of sixmanfootball.comGet ready for another exciting season!

Monday 10th August 2026 With our new WARP intro, the full gang is back as we catch up on the last two weeks of local running which included the WAMC Perth Half Marathon, Perth Trail Series Truth and Consequences, Ultra Series WA Birdy's Backyard Ultra, and Backroads Gravel Run up in Chapman Valley. Chris is at the pointy end of his Transcend training, Vici (or Vishi) runs back to back races that included a Backroads Gravel Run win, and Simon is just in the corner of his daughter's room trying his best not to be injured. WA Women's Track night entries open this Thursday with presenting partner Reclab, and community partners Pentanet, Ogging Coaching & Tyack & Co. Also our final Transcend Community Run is this Sunday at Victoria dam. We talk about crabs and sticking a ball in it, and Douglas Clarke, Daniel MacPherson, Jesse Chambers, Kristy Wright, Asha Massong, and Trevor O'Callahan feature in our Weapons of WARP.   Reach out and connect! Instagram: @warunningpod Email: warunningpodcast@gmail.com  Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/WARP Intro Music: RATSALAD. - Bike Beach Pub

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we talk with author Kelly Boyer Sagert about her award winning book entitled: "Wells Waite Miller and Me. An 8th OVI Civil War biography". Her fantastic book chronicles the life of the Civil War veteran Wells Waite Miller and his heroic efforts to help the Union win the war. On July 3, 1863 at the Battle of Gettysburg, twenty-one-year-old Captain Wells Waite Miller of the 8th Ohio Voluntary Infantry fought in the bloody heat of Pickett's Charge as dying men fell all around him. Ultimately, though, his “bruised and undersized regiment” played a crucial role in the Union victory. Chosen to lead an outpost about one hundred yards away from the main Union line, against seemingly insurmountable odds, Miller and 150 courageous men faced down six thousand desperate Rebels. Fighting valiantly, they “broke an entire . . . brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia.” Miller nearly died from his wounds, and this book reconstructs and celebrates the life of this forgotten Civil War hero—and the incredible synchronicities that exist between his life story and that of the author. The book also contains dozens of photos, most never published before, along with information directly from numerous descendants of Miller. Miller lived a captivating life before, during, and after the Civil War: a student in Oberlin during a tumultuous time in history; courageous soldier; briefly, a teacher; a highly respected agriculturist; revered member of his community; dedicated, trusted politician; and a son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. You can order the book at local North Eastern Bookstores, (soon to be on) Amazon or direct from her website:https://kbsagert.com/ Kelly is a lot of fun and has several upcoming appearances to hear her speak about the book. Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville Backroads 8-8-2026 hosted by Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when our modern schooling system reaches its logical conclusion—one optimized for a thin slice of intellectual testing that the computer in our pocket can now ace in seconds? In this episode of An Educated Guest, host Todd Zipper sits down with Abby Falik, the founder of Global Citizen Year and the creator of the flight school, an innovative global community without a physical campus designed to provide an education higher than higher ed. Abby shares how her early experiences as a Backroads trip guide and her two decades of dedicated Vipassana meditation practice converged to form a living laboratory aimed at moving learning entirely beyond traditional schooling.The conversation dives deep into the concept of human agency, exploring how the hyper-distractions of 2026 threaten our innate ability to choose our responses to the world around us. Abby explains why the flight school completely upends the classic "gap year" narrative, choosing instead to view this transitional life stage as a structured "launch year." By guiding ambitious young seekers from dozens of countries through specialized modules on rethinking success, time, attention, and money, the program serves as a secure base for daring global explorations that reshape identity from the inside out.Ultimately, Todd and Abby unpack the exhilarating inflection point currently facing higher education as the traditional credential economy faces unprecedented disruption. Moving past rigid metrics and AP-course arms races, they discuss what it truly means to build learning pathways centered around the "immeasurables"—qualities like equanimity, attention, and vitality. Whether you are an institutional leader looking to navigate the era of AI, a parent trying to foster resilience in your children, or a seeker trying to align your livelihood with genuine aliveness, this episode serves as a beautiful invitation to make the leap from fear to freedom.

Peter Santenello is an independent journalist, YouTuber, & author. Who are the forgotten people of rural America? The country's political and moral divisions may stem not only from disagreement, but from distance, countless communities and subcultures living entirely separate lives, with little understanding of one another. So what is life really like in these overlooked towns, who still calls them home, and do they represent a version of the “real America” the rest of the country has forgotten? Expect to learn what Peter learned about America from traveling to 85 different countries, what's actually going on in rural America nobody really sees or has forgotten about, what's actually going on in the drug crisis in America, Peter's biggest lessons from the Amish, the most misunderstood community in America and much more… Sponsors: MW Merch is now live - for 6 days only! Shop now at https://mwmerch.com See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠ Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline's leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com Extra Stuff: Check out Peter's book: https://tinyurl.com/4bnxpjpz Peter's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/petersantenello Peter's Website: https://petersantenello.com/ Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠ Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠ #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠ #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠ - Get In Touch: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠ Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠ - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nashville Backroads 8-2-2026 hosted by Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A road rally sounds like racing until you learn the best teams win by thinking, not speeding. We sit down with John Poulos from the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Texas Region to break down what road rally really means: precision driving on public roads, sharp navigation, and a driver-navigator team solving a moving puzzle while trying not to miss a turn.We dig into the different “flavors” of SCCA road rallies, from time speed distance formats to scavenger-hunt style gimmick rallies, then zoom in on a DFW shortest-distance map rally where you do not get a pre-set route. You get a map, a stack of waypoints, and limited planning time to build the most efficient loop, hit every location, and come back with the lowest mileage. We also cover practical details people always ask about: street-legal car requirements, classes based on experience (not car type), odometer calibration, time limits, and how modern GPS rally apps can verify waypoint visits without needing volunteers posted everywhere.After the rally talk, we pivot into two more listener-favorite segments: Jeff's Car Culture on choosing the right car jack for your garage (including low-profile and specialty options), and Mike Marrs' driving destinations that turn Houston's flood-control engineering into real places you can visit, like Addicks Reservoir, Barker Reservoir, Buffalo Bayou, Terry Hershey Park, and the San Jacinto Monument view.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a new kind of car event, and leave a review so more drivers can find the show. What kind of rally or road-trip destination should we tackle next?Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com

00:00 The Backroads : Chapter 1 00:31:28 The Backroads : Chapter 2 "The Maintenance Tunnels" 01:03:07 The Backroads : Chapter 3 "Witches and Honey Traps" 01:29:14 The Backroads : Chapter 4  01:57:14 The Backroads : Chapter 5    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 The Backroads : Chapter 1 00:31:28 The Backroads : Chapter 2 "The Maintenance Tunnels" 01:03:07 The Backroads : Chapter 3 "Witches and Honey Traps" 01:29:14 The Backroads : Chapter 4  01:57:14 The Backroads : Chapter 5    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nashville Backroads 07-26-2026 hosted by Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der Soundtrack für warme Sommerabende, Feriengefühle und unvergessliche Momente auf den Backroads des Lebens. Wenn die Tage lang sind, die Ferienzeit läuft und viele unterwegs Richtung Süden, ans Meer oder in die Berge sind, dann liefert Country Special – Summer Vibes Vol. 1 den passenden Soundtrack dazu. Freut euch auf zwei Stunden voller Sommerstimmung mit einer abwechslungsreichen Mischung aus bekannten Country-Hits, musikalischen Geheimtipps und Songs über Freiheit, Roadtrips, Sonnenuntergänge, kleine Städte und das entspannte Easy-Living-Gefühl. Mit dabei sind Künstlerinnen, Künstler und Bands, die den Sommer in ihren Songs feiern. Ausserdem hören wir in dieser Sendung zwei brandneue Titel von Dolli aus Oberburg, der derzeit zu den aktivsten Country-Musikern der Schweiz gehört und mit frischer Musik für Aufsehen sorgt. Country Special – Summer Vibes Vol. 1 – einschalten, zurücklehnen und den Sommer geniessen.

Send us a text! We love hearing from listeners. If you'd like a response, please include your email. Howdy! This week on the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast, Jennie and Dianne are joined by award-winning author and historian Mary Ellen Pethel, who shares the Ordinary Extraordinary story of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, or as most of the world knows her, Minnie Pearl! Born in 1912 in Centerville, Tennessee, Sarah often recalled how her upbringing in a small town shaped her outlook on life. After moving to Nashville during the Great Depression to study theater, she joined a touring company and developed the iconic country girl persona we know today, inspired by her friend Mattie Burden. Her big break came in 1940 when she debuted at the Grand Ole Opry, making audiences laugh with her signature greeting and comedic style. Over her fifty-plus year career, she shared the stage with country music legends like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams, while also mentoring young artists like Elvis Presley and Garth Brooks, new to the industry. As Dolly Parton said, "Minnie Pearl became my friend in 1964. I was 18, new in town, and Minnie Pearl took me under her wing. She gave me good advice, the how to's, the how not to's, the when to's, and the when not to's. I learned a lot from her as a woman and as a professional entertainer but above all that, as a good, solid human being. Minnie was more than a big laugh. She was a big heart, and I will always love her."Image Credit: By Denny-Moeller Talent, Inc. (management company) - eBay itemphoto frontphoto back, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16626755You can read all about Minnie Pearl in "Howdy! The Minnie Pearl Story' by Mary Ellen Pethel and Don Cusic. https://utpress.org/9798895270585/howdy/You can watch the PBS documentary, 'Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl" directed by Barbara J. Hall, here: https://www.pbs.org/show/facing-the-laughter-minnie-pearl/Need an Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast tee, hoodie or mug? Find all our taphophile-fun much here: https://oecemetery.etsy.comFamily Tales: A free printable is now available! Gather 'round the table and dig into your roots! This interactive family history game is perfect for holidays, reunions, or just because. Ask, listen, and laugh your way through generations of stories and secrets. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UT_R56qEwNTIxIBrTy8KFyVmGnFOe7g8/view?usp=sharingSupport the show

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Nashville Backroads 07-19-2026 Hosted by Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Title: "BACKROADS" Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast 320kbps (July 2026) Artist: www.salty.com.au - Podcast Album: Salty Dog Blues N Roots Podcast Visit: www.salty.com.au This month on Salty Dog Blues N Roots, we're taking the scenic route with BACKROADS—24 hand-picked tracks of blues, roots and Americana from well beyond the mainstream. Hear new music from GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite, Mike Zito, Frank Sultana N Honey Badgers, Kathleen Halloran, Sean McDonald and Ray Beadle, alongside deep cuts and hidden gems from Tedeschi Trucks Band, Neil Young N Crazy Horse, Paul Oscher, Rodney Crowell, Chuck E. Weiss, Walker Tex and more. Australian independent music is strongly represented by The Blowout, Frank Sultana N Honey Badgers, Daryl Roberts N Hey Gringo, Ray Beadle, Kathleen Halloran, Zed Charles, Liz Cartledge and Nick Charles. Authentic, soulful and discovered the old-fashioned way—down the BACKROADS. Subscribe to Salty Dog Blues N Roots on your favourite podcast app and come along for the ride. Powered by Salty Dog Blues N Roots www.salty.com.au #Podcast #SaltyDogBluesNRoots #bluesmusicvictoria #BluesPodcast #RootsMusic #AustralianBlues ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM / LABEL / YEAR ** Australia 01. GA-20 w. Charlie Musselwhite / I Can't Hold Out / Blues Now / New West Records / 2026 02. Mike Zito / Too Broke To Spend The Night / Outside Or The Eastside / Gulf Coast Records / 2026 03. Seth James / Third Generation / Good Life / Landslide Records / 2024 04. Studebaker John's Maxwell Street Kings / She's Nice / Jumpin' From Limb To Limb / Delmark Records / 2002 05. Tedeschi Trucks Band / So Long Savior / I Am The Moon / Fantasy Records / 2022 06. ** The Blowout / Loving Cup / Version of You / Independent / 2023 07. ** Frank Sultana N Honey Badgers / Summer's Blues / LIVE / Independent / 2026 08. Paul Oscher / Blues and Trouble / Cool Cat / Blues Fidelity Records / 2000 09. Chuck E. Weiss / Sonny Could Lick All Them Cats / Extremely Cool / ANTI- Records / 1999 10. ** Daryl Roberts N Hey Gringo / Leave Me Alone / Adios Amigo / Independent / 2025 11. Kirk Fletcher / Wrong Kind Of Love / Heartache By The Pound / Stony Plain Records / 2022 12. ** Ray Beadle / Tell My Mama / Smokin' At GT's / Independent / 2025 13. John Brennan / Last Night / Down Home / Independent / 2004 14. ** Kathleen Halloran / Showstopper / Nobody's Baby / Independent / 2026 15. Corey Harris / We Are Almost Down To The Shore / Fight On / Rounder Records / 2002 16. Neil Young N Crazy Horse / Big Time / Broken Arrow / Reprise Records / 1996 17. Sean McDonald / Killing Me / Have Mercy! / Little Village Foundation / 2025 18. ** Zed Charles / Step Outside / Zed, Josh and Jesse / Independent / 2025 19. Rick Holmstrom N John "Juke" Logan / Lone Wolf / Twist-O-Lettz / M.C. Records / 2007 20. Walker Tex / Small Town / Walker Tex / Independent / 2024 21. ** Liz Cartledge / Cold Shoulder / Single Release / Independent / 2025 22. Suzanne Jarvie / Believing / One Take Only / Benarroch Productions / 2025 23. ** Nick Charles / Dana Point / Guitar Music / Two Fish Records / 2003 24. Rodney Crowell / 40 Winters / Then Again / New West Records / 2021

Nashville Backroads 07-05-2026 with Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nashville Backroads 06-28-2026 with Liz Beth Goldman.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. What lurks in the shadows of Ohio's backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State's most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore. Tonight's episode we take a look at the first woman to be executed in the state of Ohio, Anna Marie Hahn. The press would label her the Blond Borgia and Arsenic Annie. She was born in Germany and come to Cincinnati around 1929 to join a relative in the Over the Rhine neighborhood. What follows is a tale of scandal, arson, gambling, poisoning murder and more. Her story is a wild tale which ultimately lead her to a date with old sparky. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intro : Get Ready For The Country Presley Phillips: Thank Ya Later (Single-2026) Brad Paisley w/ David Lee Murphy: Hi Ho Silverado (Helen Back EP-2026) Mary Sarah: Good Day To Go Blonde (Reasons-2026) Molly Maivens: Southern Style Wild (Strong Southern Woman-2026) The Red Clay Strays: Down South (Grateful-2026) Alyssa Bonagura: Small Town Tuesday (America's Backroads-2026) Ray Lani: If I Just Pick A Piece Up Every Day (Single-2026) Bella White: False Start (A sign In The Weather-2026) Charley Crockett: Waylon Rides Again (Clovis-2026) The Highwomen: Heaven Is A Honky Tonk (Live at the Gorge 2023-2026) Ashley McBryde: Creosote (Wild-2026) Steven McClintock: George On Vinyl (Single-2026) Greg Swann: Small Town USA (Country To The Bone-2026) Maverick Murphy: Beer Drinkin (Gonna Make You Miss Me-2026) Anna Scott: Close To Cleveland (Single-2026) Sierra Gant: Better Bad Habits (Single-2026) Outro: Campfire

What happens when the mind takes us down unexpected paths?In this thought-provoking episode of the Love Drops Podcast, Charles and Diane welcomes Valerie Probtsfeld for a candid conversation about navigating life's "mental back roads" the winding, often overlooked pathways of thought, emotion, memory, and self-discovery that shape our inner world.Valerie shares insights on how our minds create detours through fear, uncertainty, resilience, and growth. Together, they explore the value of slowing down, examining the stories we tell ourselves, and finding meaning in the unexpected turns that life presents.Listeners will discover:What "mental back roads" are and why they matterHow past experiences influence present thinkingStrategies for cultivating self-awareness and emotional resilienceThe importance of curiosity, reflection, and personal growthWays to navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and compassionConnect with and support all the amazing things Valerie is doing via: https://www.tomomistolove.comCelebrate with Us: Love Drops Podcast 6th Anniversary!As we celebrate six incredible years of sharing stories of hope, love, and transformation, we invite you to participate in our "6 for 6 for Love" Anniversary Campaign.Here's how you can help us continue spreading love around the world:❤️ Donate $6❤️ Give in multiples of 6 ($12, $36, $60, or more)❤️ Share this episode with 6 friends❤️ Help us expand the reach of the Love Drops missionEvery contribution helps us continue creating inspiring conversations and sharing messages that uplift hearts and transform lives.Together, let's celebrate six years of Love Drops by multiplying love, kindness, and hope—one drop at a time.Connect, Subscribe, and SupportDon't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who could use a little extra kindness today.Because kindness is timeless—and love changes everything.Listen & Subscribe:If this episode resonates, be sure to follow Love Drops and share it with someone who's stepping into their next chapter.

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Haley StrawTitleAmish Stories & Hidden Journeys: Finding Courage on the Backroads of Life TaglineSometimes the roads we never planned to travel become the ones that transform us most. DescriptionOn June 9th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Haley Straw — author, homeschooling mother of six, and former Amish taxi driver whose unexpected journey opened the door to a world few people ever truly see. What began as a fearful decision to drive Amish families to weddings, funerals, hospitals, and emergencies became a life-changing experience rooted in faith, resilience, simplicity, and human connection. Through years spent travelling, laughter, courage, and the beauty found in ordinary moments. Her storytelling reflects the deeper truths that emerge when life pushes us beyond our comfort zones and into unexpected growth. This Teatime explores transformation, authenticity, faith, courage, community, and the unseen ways life reshapes us through everyday experiences. Opening:Welcome, remind us how deeply connected humanity truly is. Today's guest brings us into a world many people are curious about, but few truly experience firsthand. Haley Straw's journey began with uncertainty and fear, but one unexpected opportunity completely changed the direction of her life. Driving Amish families through moments of celebration, hardship, loss, and everyday life became more than a job — it became a journey of understanding, growth, and discovery of the beauty hidden in ordinary moments. Her story reminds us that courage is not always loud. Sometimes courage quietly shows up on one road, one conversation, and one choice at a time. Haley, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. Closing: Tonight's conversation reminds us that transformation often happens slowly and quietly. Haley Straw's journey through Amish country shows us the beauty of simplicity, the power of human connection, and the courage it takes to cross unseen boundaries in life. Sometimes we believe growth comes through grand moments, but often it's found on ordinary roads, in unexpected conversations, and in the willingness to keep moving forward even when we are afraid. As we leave today's Teatime, may we all reflect on this: What unseen journey in your own life may actually be shaping you into who you are meant to become? Haley Straw is an author, former Amish taxi driver, and homeschooling mother of six whose life was transformed through years spent driving Amish families throughout rural Missouri. Through storytelling rooted in faith, resilience, and authenticity, she shares powerful reflections on courage, community, simplicity, and the quiet transformation found in everyday life. Favourite ColourPeacock Blue: One Word That Describes HerAuthentic Her T-E-ETransformationAuthenticityFaith Three Phrases That Share Her StoryCrossing unseen boundariesCourage was learned the hard wayFinding common ground in Social MediaFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/HaleyStraw6 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amishtaxiauthor/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@amishtaxiauthor YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@amishtaxidriver Website:https://www.haleystraw.com/#TeatimeWithMissLiz#AmishStories#AuthenticJourneys#RealLifeTEA#MakingADifferenceOneCupAtATime

Hello and We3lcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. What lurks in the shadows of Ohio's backroads, forgotten cemeteries, and hidden corners of history? Join us as we uncover the Buckeye State's most chilling legends, mysterious sightings, and enduring folklore. From the tragic spirit of Mary Stockum of Coshocton County to the terrifying beast known as The Gahanna Lion, each episode dives into the stories that have haunted Ohioans for generations. Explore the ghostly presence of The Lady in Gray of Camp Chase, wander among the eerie graves of Woolyburger Cemetery, and confront the half-man, half-monster nightmare called The Pigbear of New Albany. Travel down the infamous Lick Road, where unexplained encounters and supernatural tales continue to captivate thrill-seekers, and journey to the shores of Lake Erie to investigate the towering mystery of The Giants of Conneaut. Blending local history, eyewitness accounts, folklore, and a healthy dose of skepticism, this podcast explores the legends that refuse to die. Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, a history buff, or simply fascinated by the unexplained, you'll discover that Ohio's darkest stories are often its most unforgettable. Ohio Legends Uncovered—because every town has a story, and some stories still walk among us. Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I guess in the short time that I've been doing true crime episodes, it would be inevitable for me to speak to someone arrested for murder. But leave it to me to be able to get it done in 3 tries, instead of 1! Nonetheless, I found this to be a very different type of interview for me, as you would expect. Michael was as brutally honest with me in this interview as he is in his book. He is someone clearly self-aware of who he is and what he is incarcerated for. If you've seen the episode of "Evil Lives Here", you'll notice that he is a large man who is now confined to a wheelchair as a result of injuries and health problems. In his book, he mentions that he weighed over 300 pounds while in the Iron Horsemen and working as a mob enforcer. I thought the show was an interesting companion piece to the book. He doesn't portray himself as neither a victim or a hero, but as a man who chose violence after his own abused upbringing. (I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, Rebels.) Thank you to Mike and Jenny for this interview.You can buy "Gunbarrels & Backroads:Shootouts, Addictions, and the Long Road to Prison" here: https://tinyurl.com/2y3hou9vProgramming note: Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around!Music Credits/Voiceovers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Sherpa-lu Studio Players; Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/goods-cargo/blurLicense code: SEGQXRLESQA3PHDZYouTube: @sherpalution5000 @sherpalution : social media for IG, Threads, & TikTok (@sherpalution1);Link pages: https://linktr.ee/sherpalution , https://chirp.me/sherpalutionHere's our website: https://shows.acast.com/the-sherpas-podcast-picksEmail:jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comSupport:Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify**AI disclaimer: Any use of artificial intelligence in the voiceovers that may be used in this show are strictly for entertainment purposes. They are not used to mislead or disparage the content in this podcast, any guests, or the podcast platform that you are listening on. But I, as your Sherpa, have faith in YOUR intelligence as a listener, and know that you were already aware of this. Thanks for listening!Become a Rebel of the Sherpalution! Please subscribe to the show (for free) through your favorite podcast listening medium, so you don't miss an episode. (What if you miss one, and then we have a test????) If I'm not on your favorite medium, let me know, and I'll bribe my way on it! (That's assuming I actually have money...) Also, please reach out to me through my social media channels or email address. I'd love to hear what you think.And PLEASE let me know if there's a podcast I should be checking out...even if it's one you host! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. Before the bombings, power struggles, and notorious crime bosses that would make Cleveland infamous, there was a small but determined network of Italian immigrants building a criminal empire in the shadows. In this episode, we explore the origins of the Cleveland Mafia, tracing its roots from the late 19th and early 20th centuries as immigrant communities established themselves in Northeast Ohio. Discover how early organized crime figures Joe Leonard and Joe Morello leveraged gambling, bootlegging, extortion, and political connections to create the foundation of what would become one of America's most influential Mafia families. We'll uncover the key personalities, pivotal events, and social conditions that allowed the Cleveland crime syndicate to emerge and grow. From the challenges faced by immigrant neighborhoods to the rise of Prohibition-era opportunities, this episode reveals how the Cleveland underworld evolved from a loose collection of street gangs into a structured criminal organization that would shape the city's history for decades. Join us as we examine the origins of the Cleveland Mafia and the beginnings of a story that would leave a lasting mark on both organized crime and Cleveland itself. Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailThis week the Madcaps share some of their preferred alternatives to traveling the interstates around Florida.  Backroads often can take a path through Old Florida and some interesting roadside attractions.Please subscribe!  Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council and sign up to be a springs advocate at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/the_fl_excursionist/Chris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. Did you ever look up in the sky and see something weird, something you can't explain? In this episode we have 3 stories about unexplained things in the night sky. Our first story explores the efforts of a group of St. Joe High School students from Cleveland, Ohio who figured out a way to listen to and track the Soviet satellite, Sputnik, even before our own military. They then created a device from a slide rule and a globe to assist in their efforts. Their efforts landed the boys on TV stations, newspapers, magazines then a visit by the FBI who promptly confiscated all their recorded tapes. Tune in and find out what happened next! Our next story we look at astronomer Jerry Ehman in 1977 using the Ohio State University Big Ear radio telescope. His volunteer job was to simply examine marks on an endless scroll of paper searching for anomalies, outlying marks indicating signals from out space. These signals may show something or someone trying to make contact us here on earth. On this particular day, in review of the data, the signal was so strong he made a notation "WOW" indicating the unusual signal that he had never seen before. This weird and strong signal was so strange, it caused arguments and discussion that continue to this day. Find out what happened and what people think the signal may or may not be. Our final story is about a mystery. A mystery that may or not exist at all. Its yjr infamous Hangar 18 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Some people think that the aliens that were rumored to have been recovered from a UFO crash at the infamous Roswell, NM crash. Were these alien bodies taken there? Who's allowed there? What really goes on there? Tune in and found out! Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of The Dream Journal, host Katherine Bell speaks with award-winning author Diane Hartman about the profound connection between dreams, depression, writing, and self-discovery. Diane shares the deeply personal story behind her memoir, Getting Lost on My Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland's Back Roads, and how a solo journey through Ireland helped her confront the “black dog” of depression, reclaim her voice, and rediscover herself through writing. Together, Katherine and Diane explore how dreams can guide healing, illuminate emotional truth, and reveal the deeper patterns shaping our lives. Diane opens up about recurring dreams of a black dog chasing her—a powerful symbol of depression—and the unforgettable dream encounters that shaped her path, including a life-changing connection to Irish poet and philosopher John O'Donohue. The conversation also touches on creativity, memoir writing, ancestral memory, photography, humor in healing, and the courage it takes to follow a dream even when fear is present. If you're interested in dreamwork, memoir, mental health, healing journeys, Ireland travel, creative transformation, or the role of dreams in personal growth, this episode offers inspiration, depth, and practical encouragement. In this episode, we explore: Dreams and their role in emotional healing Depression and the symbol of the “black dog” Diane Hartman's solo travels through Ireland Writing as a path to recovery and self-discovery The influence of John O'Donohue and the idea of anam cara (soul friend) Memoir, creativity, photography, and transformation How humor and courage can coexist with grief and struggle Diane Hartman is an award-winning author, photographer, and retired school librarian. Her memoir, Getting Lost on My Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland's Back Roads, traces her deeply personal journey through depression, travel, and creative awakening. Contact our guest: DianeHartmanAuthor.com The IASD conference is June 13-17 in Ashland Oregon. Find out more at IASDconferences.org/2026/ This show, episode number 363, was recorded during a live broadcast on May 16, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. Video podcast available at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Spiritual Journeying with Royce Fitts, PhD Is This Yours to Carry? with Linda Schiller Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. Ohio played an outsized role in shaping the leadership of the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War—producing a remarkable number of generals who would go on to influence not only the outcome of the war, but the future of the nation itself. In this episode, we explore the lives and legacies of some of the Buckeye State's most prominent military leaders, including Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and George McClelllan. From Grant's steady rise to overall command of Union forces, to Sherman's ruthless and transformative campaigns across the South, these men redefined modern warfare through strategy, innovation, and sheer determination. We'll uncover how Ohio's frontier spirit, political climate, and growing industrial power helped shape these commanders—and why so many Union generals traced their roots back to towns and cities across the state. Along the way, we'll dive into battlefield decisions, personal rivalries, and the lasting impact these leaders had long after the guns fell silent. Join us as we journey through war-torn America and discover how Ohio became a proving ground for some of the most influential military minds in U.S. history. Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mystery Backroads. Tonight we are joined with Steve from Great Lakes True Crime Podcast as we discuss the disappearance of Danny Violette. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/great-lakes-true-crime/id1387687232 In the quiet town of Willard, Ohio, where everyone knows their neighbors and secrets don't stay buried for long, one case continues to haunt the community: the unexplained disappearance of Danny Violette. On this episode, we dive into the timeline of Danny's final days—what he was doing, who he was with, and the questions that still linger years later. Friends and locals recall a man who seemed rooted in his routines, making his sudden vanishing all the more unsettling. Was it a case of foul play, a planned escape, or something far more mysterious? We explore the rumors whispered through Willard's streets, the official investigation, and the theories that refuse to fade. From overlooked clues to chilling coincidences, this is a story where every answer seems to raise even more questions. Join us as we uncover the layers behind one of small-town Ohio's most puzzling disappearances—and ask the question that still echoes: what really happened to Danny Violette? Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Ohio Mysteries Backroads listeners. In the quiet railroad town of Bellefontaine, crates of bananas once arrived daily—ordinary cargo masking an extraordinary and sinister story. In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of the so-called “Society of the Banana,” a chilling chapter tied to the rise of the Black Hand in small-town Ohio. What seemed like a simple fruit business became entangled with whispers of extortion, secret threats, and violence carried over from the Old World into America's heartland. Through the lens of a brutal early 20th-century crime, we explore how immigrant communities were targeted, how coded warnings and fear spread through tight-knit neighborhoods, and how something as innocent as a shipment of bananas could conceal a much darker reality. Join us as we peel back the layers of this forgotten mystery—where commerce, crime, and culture collided in Bellefontaine, and where the reach of the Black Hand may have been closer than anyone dared to admit. You are invited to join me, your co-host Dan, for a fun discussion of your favorite Ohio Mysteries episodes on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm at the Music Box Supper Club at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Ohio. It's 100% free event and open to all ages. So come and say hello and get ready for a night of laughter, stories and fun. Click the link and I will see you there! https://musicboxcle.com/event/famous-mysteries/ Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and Welcome to another episode of Ohio Mystery Backroads. Step right up folks… but don't get too close to Laffin Sal. In this chilling episode, we explore the wild history of one of America's most unsettling carnival icons—a life-sized laughing figure whose cackling once echoed across midways and funhouses. Known for her wide grin, towering presence, and relentless mechanical laughter, Laffin Sal was designed to entertain… but for many, she did the exact opposite. We'll trace Sal's origins at a paper cache company in Canton, Ohio on to early 20th-century amusement parks, uncover how she became a staple attraction, and dive into the strange stories that followed her—from frightened children to lingering rumors that her laughter carried something far more sinister than simple amusement. Why does she still unsettle people today? And how did a piece of vintage entertainment become a symbol of pure nightmare fuel? Join us as we pull back the curtain on carnival history, nostalgia, and the thin line between fun and fear—because once you hear Laffin Sal… you may never forget it. You are invited to join me, your co-host Dan, for a fun discussion of your favorite Ohio Mysteries episodes on Thursday, April 16th at 7pm at the Music Box Supper Club at the Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, Ohio. It's 100% free event and open to all ages. So come and say hello and get ready for a night of laughter, stories and fun. Click the link and I will see you there! https://musicboxcle.com/event/famous-mysteries/ Check out our Facebook page!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558042082494¬if_id=1717202186351620¬if_t=page_user_activity&ref=notif⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please check other podcast episodes like this at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ohiomysteries.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dan hosts a Youtube Channel called: Ohio History and Haunts where he explores historical and dark places around Ohio: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5x1eJjHhfyV8fomkaVzsA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices