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1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast
Where History Comes Alive! A fast-paced, well-researched weekly podcast covering a wide range of historical events, persons, places, legends, and mysteries, Hosted by Jon Hagadorn, the selection of stories and archived interviews includes ancient mysteries lost treasure, unexplained phenomenon, WWII stories, biographies, disasters, legends of the Old West, American Revolutionary history, urban legends, movie backstories, and much more. Available wherever podcasts are found, including Apple…
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THE LEGEND OF BLACK BART- THE POET BANDIT OF CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH DAYS
Between the years of 1875 and 1883, stagecoaches working along the routes that connected the mining towns in California's gold rush country on the western…
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HARDING THE JAZZ AGE PRESIDENT A 100 YEAR LOOK BACK
In this interview with Harding The Jazz Age President author Ryan S. Walters we take a look at the myths surrounding Harding's presidency and find that…
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URBAN LEGENDS #12- TERRIFYING BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS, NEW THEORIES
Researchers share and discuss Bigfoot sightings which involve Bigfoot disappearances and the possibility of portals which provide an answer as to why we can't…
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THE HESSE CROWN JEWEL HEIST IN WWII GERMANY- A US ARMY SCANDAL
In the aftermath of WWII, the theft of gold, silver, and jewels belonging to the German aristocratic House of Hesse triggered an intensive criminal…
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE RAT PACK (PT 2): DEAN, SAMMY, FRANK, JOEY & PALS
"The Rat Pack II: Dean, Sammy, Frank, Joey & Pals" covers: Dean Martins rise to fame and his broke days in Manhattan~The making of "Everybody Loves Somebody…
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastTHE RAT PACK (PT 1): FRANK'S WORLD
The Rat Pack (Part 1): Frank's World begins with the the man who was always at the center of the group- Frank Sinatra- his meteoric rise to stardom by 1945…
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THE PHILIP EXPERIMENT (OR HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN GHOST)
The Philip Experiment was a 1972 parapsychology experiment conducted in Toronto, Ontario, to determine whether subjects can communicate with fictionalized…
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(PT 2) THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN:
The Massacre in Matewan- A shootout in the streets leaves 8 men dead- The coal companies seek revenge using assassinations in broad daylight~The Battle of…
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MOTHER JONES AND THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN W. VA (PT 1)
In MOTHER JONES AND THE BATTLE OF BLAIR MOUNTAIN PT 1 we take an in-depth look at the horrific conditions that existed in the local mining communities in…
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1001 JULY 4TH SPECIAL PURE AMERICANA: HEMINGWAY, KOUFAX, THE BLUE BROTHERS & MORE
Five Uniquely American Stories: How The Navy got it's theme song When Hemingway saved the Paris Ritz A No-Hitter for all time The Blues Brothers Johnny & Eva…
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WE'RE NEVER ALONE ASTRONAUTS & ALIENS BEST OF 1001
The incredible stories of alien sightings and encounters from the few brave American astronauts who were willing to talk about it, including the alleged audio…
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THE SEARCH FOR THE TWIN SISTERS 1001 LOST TREASURES SERIES
In 1836, at the Battle of San Jacinto in Texas, a pair a 6 pounder cannons called "The Twin Sisters" provided the opening shots that won the Battle and…
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'A TIMELESS MESSAGE'- OUR INTERVIEW W KAROLYN GRIMES (ZUZU IN 'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE'
'A TIMELSS MESSAGE' Our 2018 interview with and a special message from Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in the classic movie 'Its A Wonderful Life', with Jimmy…
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FORGOTTEN NAVAL HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (FORGOTTEN HEROES PT 2)
When the American colonists declared war against England, they had no navy. England had the most powerful navy on earth at that time. It would take years and…
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TEN STORIES OF FORGOTTEN HEROES (PT 1)
A 1001 Heroes Special- TEN STORIES OF FORGOTTEN HEROES (PT 1) - shares the following stories: 1), Grace Darling, the 22 year-old lighthouse keeper's daughter…
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ANGELS AGAINST THE SUN- THE TRUE STORY OF THE 11TH AIRBORNE 'S BATTLE TO FREE THE PHILIPPINES
Author James M. Fenelon shares his new book Angels Against The Sun, the story of the 11th Airborne's battle to remove the Japanese from the Philippines and…
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REMEMBERING JOHN WAYNE (PT 2)
In part two we reminisce John Wayne's movies made from 1952 to 1976- ending with his big screen goodbye- the Shootist. We'll talk about his appearance on 'A…
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REMEMBERING JOHN WAYNE (PT 1)
In this multi-part series we remember the impact that John Wayne's characters had on generations of young men and women as we recall his movies and life. Part…
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GERINIMO'S GHOST, KAMIKAZI BATS, JULIA'S SHARK RECIPE, AND THE REST OF THE STORY
Six great stories today- 1) Gerinimo's Ghost still haunts an old fort in Florida where he was imprisoned for two years; 2), Puppy Love- an urban legend about a…
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TORNADO!: REMEMBERING THE 2011 SUPER OUTBREAK TWELVE YEARS AGO
Nearly 12 years ago, On April 27, 2011, the U.S. Storm Prediction Center (SPC) counted 219 tornadoes in the United States, breaking a previous record of 147…
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THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF NELLY BLY, INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
In 1887 a 23 year old young woman named Elizabeth Cochrane arrived at the New York World newspaper asking for a job. At that time, the newspapers didn't hire…
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MEET SACAJAWEA & SON AMERICAN HEROES
In honor of Women's History Month we present the story of the 16 year old Shoshone mother who helped guide Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery from Ft. Mandan…
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BONNIE & CLYDE (PT 2) BORN TO DIE
This episode covers the life of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow through the last half of their crime spree from late 1933 to their death by ambush on May 23…
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BONNIE & CLYDE (PT 1) BORN TO DIE
This is the incredible story of two of the FBI's most wanted criminals- Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who went on a love-filled crime spree through 6 states…
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BEWARE THE JERSEY DEVIL
Ever since pre-Revolutionary days in southern New Jersey the legend of a devilish flying cryptid called the 'Leeds Devil" and more recently 'The Jersey Devil'…
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BLACKBEARD: THE MAN & THE MYTH (PT 2)
In Pt 2 of BLACKBEARD: THE MAN & THE MYTH we discuss, in order, Blackbeard's beard- did he lite fuses in it to terrify his adversaries? ~First Mate Israel…
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BLACKBEARD: THE MAN AND THE MYTH (PT 1)
Much of what we know today about the notorious pirate Blackbeard is pure fiction arising from little more than guesswork, word of mouth, and creative writing…
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THE NAZI CONSPIRACY- THE PLOT TO KIILL FDR, STALIN AND CHURCHILL IN 1943
1001 interviews authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch to get the backstory behind their new thriller 'The Nazi Conspiracy'. It is November of 1943 and the…
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MEET CHRISTINE GRANVILLE-THE WWII SPY WHO INSPIRED IAN FLEMINGS FIRST BOND GIRL
Its true- Christine Granville was the most highly decorated female spy of WWII and Ian Fleming had loved her. She was the inspiration for his first Bond girl…
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THE UNTOUCHABLES
The story of crime in Chicago - how it started- how bad it got by the 1930''s-and one man who fought it with his band of federal agents who couldn't be bribed…
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A GUIDE TO GENTLEMAN'S MANNERS WHILE TRAVELING AND DINING
Starting with some great tips from long ago that still apply today, 'A Gentleman's Guide' comes mainly from 'The Gentleman's Rules of Etiquette and Manual of…
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WHEN THE CIVIL WAR CAME TO VERMONT
On October 19, 1864, a band of 21 Confederates raided the prosperous little Vermont Town of St. Albans, robbing their three banks, bullying and then shooting…
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THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT 2) LEGENDARY GUNFIGHTERS
In Part 2 of THE QUICK AND THE DEAD we cover Bat Masterson plus 5 other famous lawmen and killers of the Old West. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at…
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THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT I): LEGENDARY GUNFIGHTERS OF THE OLD WEST
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (PT I) is the story of the legendary gunfighters of the Old West. The stories of John Wesley Hardin, "Mysterious" Dave Mather, Wild Bill…
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HALLOWEEN HISTORIES & MYSTERIES UNWRAPPED
Did you know that the word 'Halloween' is a contraction meaning "spirit night", in other words, a special night during which spirits can return from the dead?…
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GREG "PAPPY" BOYINGTON AND THE BLACK SHEEP SQUADRON OF WWII
The Black Sheep Squadron, officially known as VMF-214, was commissioned on July 1, 1942 and moved to the island of Espiritu Santo in the Solomon Islands for…
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VOODOO ON THE BAYOU
Voodoo on the Bayou is the incredible story of Voodoo Queen Marie LaVeau and the origins of voodoo worship in New Orleans. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The…
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SURVIVING THE LUSITANIA (PART TWO): HEROES, GHOSTS, AND GOVERNMENT COVER-UPS
We continue the story of the sinking of the Lusitania with survivor accounts, a ghost story, and stories of the British Admiralty's efforts to bar any witness…
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SURVIVING THE LUSITANIA (PART ONE: AN INTERACTIVE COUPLES CHALLENGE)
You and your spouse just got married in New York City- so congratulations! You have just boarded a luxurious ocean liner bound for England where you will get…
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THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE OF WWII : THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE
The true story of the elite commando force which began it all- the First Special Service Force- comprised of Canadian and American troops whose job it was to…
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REBELS AT SEA-PRIVATEERING IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
The heroic story of the founding of the US Navy during the Revolution has been told many times but never with a focus on the thousands of privateers- private…
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A UKRAINE PERSPECTIVE W VITALIY KATSENELSON
1001 Interviews Russian -born Vitaly Katsenelson, the subject of our last interview regarding his new book 'Soul In The Game', regarding the Ukraine conflict…
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SOUL IN THE GAME W VITALIY KATSENELSON
Is your soul in the game? Meaning, are you getting enough out of life? We take a look at these questions and others with CEO and 'Soul In The Game' author…
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THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF GIL PEREZ, THE TRANSPORTED SOLDIER & OTHER STORIES
The gil Perez folk legends holds that in October of 1593 a soldier of the Spanish Empire (named Gil Perez in a 1908 version) was mysteriously transported from…
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RABBIT HOLE:THE VANISHING OF AMELIA EARHART AND FRED NOONAN
1001 interviews author, podcast creator, filmmaker, and Director of Project Earhart Chris Williamson, about his new book 'Rabbit Hole: the Vanishing of Amelia…
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AGENT JOSEPHINE: AMERICAN BEAUTY, FRENCH HERO, BRITISH SPY
Prior to WWII, Josephine Baker was a music hall diva renowned for her singing and dancing, her beauty and sexuality, and she was the highest paid female…
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CIVIL WAR STORIES: A DISCUSSION WITH NOTED CIVIL WAR AUTHOR/HISTORIAN SAM MITCHAM
A treasure trove for Civil War buffs- 1001 interviews Civil War author/historian Sam Mitchum regarding his new book 'Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals'. In…
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SURVIVING VALLEY FORGE (PT 2): A NEW ARMY EMERGES
In Part Two we discuss the grueling winter months at the Valley Forge encampment, the arrival of Daniel Morgan's riflemen, the arrival of Baron Von Steuben and…
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IMMUNITY FOR MURDER (PT 5 OF 5) THE AFTERMATH
Immunity For Murder (Pt 5 of 5) The Aftermath After the Appeals Court decision- The defense's theory of what actually happened~ The imaginary friend~ Career…
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IMMUNITY FOR MURDER (PT 4 OF 5) THE APPEAL: A PLEA FOR JUSTICE
Immunity for Murder: Pt 4 of 5: An appeal for justice~ A long, long wait in jail~A decision is made ANDROID USERS- (NEW) 1001 Stories From The Old West…
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IMMUNITY FOR MURDER (PT 3 OF 5) THE TRIAL AND VERDICT: A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
Immunity For Murder (Part 3 of 5) Trial & Verdict The trial and verdict~Taft's jail interview~A key witness is murdered~Where is Spongebob and does the…
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IMMUNITY FOR MURDER (PT 2 OF 5) THE VERONICA TAFT STORY
Immunity For Murder (Part 2 of 5)- The Bungled Investigation Early investigation- mistakes made~Pratt interview bungled~Taft interview~crime scene…
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IMMUNITY FOR MURDER (PT 1 OF 5) THE VERONICA TAFT STORY
Part One of Five- Immunity For Murder- The Story Begins On December 30th, 2010, in the small city of Binghampton, N.Y., 23 year-old Veronica Taft, a single…
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THE LEGEND OF ROGERS RANGERS & THE LOST SILVER MADONNA
On October 3, 1759, a company of nearly 120 men under the command of Major Robert Rogers attacked an Indian Village on the St. Francis River between Montreal…
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HOW MOTHER'S DAY CAME TO BE
"How Mother's Day Came To Be" tells the story of Anna Jarvis and her long campaign to make Mother's Day a national holiday. This year (2018) its Sunday May 13…
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REIGN OF INJUSTICE (PT 2): SUSPECTS FOUND
Our interview with Dave Beers, author of 'Reign of Injustice', continues as Michelle's lifestyle gets no discussion in trial, and the jury, it appears, has…
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REIGN OF INJUSTICE (PT 1) THE CAL HARRIS MURDER INVESTIGATIONS & TRIAL
Featuring an exclusive author interview with David Beers, author of 'Reign of Injustice'. On Sept. 12 2001, Michele Harris, the wife of a well-to-do auto…
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GO FOR BROKE THE INSPIRING STORY OF THE JAPANESE-AMERICAN 442ND BRIGADE IN WWII FRANCE
In this story we follow the lives of three Japanese-American marines who joined the newly created 442nd division in France in 1943- leaving behind their…
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THE NAZI GOLD TRAIN
For years the legend of a missing Nazi train loaded with stolen treasure consisting of everything from gold bullion to the priceless Russian Amber Room have…
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1001 BLAST FROM THE PAST: ANIMAL CRACKERS IN MY SOUP and BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH
Two episodes here from our 2019 show The 1001 History Challenge, where we give you clues to a famous person or event and let you try to solve it before giving…
