Stories of Appalachia
Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 557
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Wrapped In Mystery: A Pair of Appalachian Mummies
In the heart of Appalachia lies a small town with a story unlike any other.
Philippi, West Virginia, is home to two perfectly preserved mummies, the result of a mysterious embalming process develope…
Philippi, West Virginia, is home to two perfectly preserved mummies, the result of a mysterious embalming process develope…
00:12:50 |
Sat 13 Jul 2024
The Sacrifice of Lucinda Mills: A Kentucky Family's Descent Into Madness
Join us this week as we tell a chilling story from Martin County, Kentucky. This episode recounts the harrowing events of January 9, 1933, when the quiet community of Tomahawk was rocked by a gruesom…
00:10:45 |
Sat 06 Jul 2024
Wings Over Appalachia: The John Paul Riddle Story
This week we tell the story of a man from Pike County, Kentucky, who made his mark in aviation history. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of John Paul Riddle, from his humble …
00:16:43 |
Sat 29 Jun 2024
Beneath the Lakes: The Lost Communities of Loyston and Butler
This week on the Stories podcast, we tell the story of two Appalachian towns, Loyston and Butler, that were submerged beneath TVA lakes but refused to disappear. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as t…
00:14:58 |
Sat 22 Jun 2024
Granny Dollar, The Cherokee Matriarch of Lookout Mountain
Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of Nancy Emmeline Callahan Dollar, affectionately known as Granny Dollar. This Cherokee matriarch lived on Lookout Mountain near Fort Payne, Al…
00:12:48 |
Sat 15 Jun 2024
The Saltville Massacre: A Tale of Courage and Cruelty
This week on the Stories podcast, we tell of the harrowing events of the first Battle of Saltville and its tragic aftermath. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they recount the significance of Saltv…
00:09:03 |
Sat 08 Jun 2024
The Mystery of the Beale Treasure
In this week’s episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the captivating tale of the Beale Treasure—a story that has fascinated treasure hunters and cryptographers for well over a century. Join Steve…
00:14:27 |
Sat 01 Jun 2024
A Bristol Millionaire's Tragic End In New Orleans
In this episode of the Stories podcast, we tell a crime story involving a wealthy heir from Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, whose life ended tragically in New Orleans. James Mahoney, a man of many talen…
00:13:22 |
Sat 25 May 2024
A Cherokee Murder That Hastened The Trail of Tears
In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of the prelude to the infamous Trail of Tears—the murder that inflamed Cherokee tensions and provided the legal framework for the tragic fo…
00:17:05 |
Sat 18 May 2024
When The Whirlwind Came: The 1929 Tragedy at Rye Cove, Virginia
In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike southwest Virginia: the Rye Cove cyclone of 1929. A day that began like any othe…
00:16:24 |
Sat 11 May 2024
The Long Hunter’s Legacy: James Smith’s Survival in Appalachia
Today we tell the remarkable story of James Smith, a frontiersman and longhunter whose fight for survival in the Appalachian wilderness in 1767 after a hunting expedition tested his knowledge, ingenu…
00:13:27 |
Sat 04 May 2024
The Story of the Humming Bird Car: An Appalachian Innovation on Wheels!
In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the remarkable tale of Talmadge Judd, a backyard innovator from Kingsport, Tennessee, whose vision and mechanical abilities led to the creation in 19…
00:14:18 |
Sat 27 Apr 2024
The Mendota Gunslinger? The Story of Texas Jack
Today we tell a story with echoes of the Wild West…along with a twist! We unravel the mysterious life of Jack Vermillion of Mendota, Virginia, a man who many say once walked the dusty streets of Tomb…
00:17:49 |
Sat 20 Apr 2024
Devil John Wright of the Cumberlands
In the heart of Appalachia, a legend looms as large as the mountains themselves. Today, we tell the story of John Wesley Wright.
Born in the Elkhorn Valley of Kentucky, John Wright's life was a mix of…
Born in the Elkhorn Valley of Kentucky, John Wright's life was a mix of…
00:30:53 |
Sat 13 Apr 2024
Deathwind in the Wilderness: The Lewis Wetzel Story
Today we venture into the untamed wilderness of the late 18th-century Appalachian frontier, along the Ohio River. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Steve and Rod unearth the life and lore of …
00:12:36 |
Sat 06 Apr 2024
Appalachian Goliath-The Tale of Tennessee's Strongest Man
Step into the world of Appalachian giants with the incredible tale of Joseph Jefferson Copeland, known to all as Big Joe, the strongest man in Tennessee. In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, Ste…
00:10:46 |
Sat 30 Mar 2024
The Punch Jones Diamond, Appalachia's Hidden Gem
In this captivating episode of Stories of Appalachia, we delve into the lucky discovery that forever altered the lives of a father and son in Monroe County, West Virginia. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mu…
00:13:03 |
Sat 23 Mar 2024
The Hanging Judge's Executioner
Discover the fascinating tale of George Maledon, the legendary hangman for Arkansas' Hanging Judge Parker, and his peculiar path to Tennessee's Mountain Home veterans cemetery.
Uncover a piece of Old…
Uncover a piece of Old…
00:15:07 |
Sat 16 Mar 2024
The 1970 Hurricane Creek Mine Explosion
Today we tell the story of the deadliest mine disaster in Eastern Kentucky history, the explosion in shafts number 15 and 16 at Hurricane Creek near Hyden, Kentucky.
The Stories podcast is on Spreaker…
The Stories podcast is on Spreaker…
00:10:38 |
Sat 09 Mar 2024
Frontier Justice: Russell Bean and Andrew Jackson
Russell Bean was the son of William Bean and his wife, Lydia, the first people to settle in what's now Tennessee and for whom Bean Station is named. Russell, considered the first child of European de…
00:15:36 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
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