Ozarkian Folk Chronicles

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  • Come with us as we dive head first into the titillating tales of Ozarkian folklore and discuss the origins and obscurities of these stories. From Curtis Copeland and Hayden Head, this is Ozarkian Folk Chronicles.



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Episodes
  • Episode 36 - Jae McFerron, Legendary Director, Entertainer, and Friend of Lloyd "Shad" Heller

    Episode 36 - Jae McFerron, Legendary Director, Entertainer, and Friend of Lloyd "Shad" Heller
    Sep 25 2024
    Join Curtis and Hayden when they sit down with Jae McFerron, current director of the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama and longtime Branson entertainer and Silver Dollar City comedian. Jae recalls the iconic Shad Heller and his role in promoting and embodying the Ozarks spirit. Jae also talks about the influence of Harold Bell Wright’s The Shepherd of the Hills and its ongoing significance in the outdoor drama.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 35: Emalee Combs, Esther Exley, and True Ozarks Mountain Music

    Episode 35: Emalee Combs, Esther Exley, and True Ozarks Mountain Music
    Sep 19 2024
    Join Curtis and Hayden and their guests Emalee Flatness Combs and Esther Exley, who sing and play ballads, waltzes, and folksongs from long ago. Emalee performs with the Homestead Pickers at Silver Dollar City, and fifteen-year-old Esther recently won first place in the Junior Arkansas State Old Time Fiddle Contest. They have also done extensive research into specifically Ozarks folksongs, and they bring their considerable knowledge and talents to the podcast. This episode will take you back to Civil War campfires, log cabin square dances, and the green, unspoiled hills of our Ozarks.

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    48 mins
  • Episode 34 - Jim Hamilton and the River of Used To Be

    Episode 34 - Jim Hamilton and the River of Used To Be
    Sep 11 2024
    Join Jim Hamilton, a lifelong newspaper editor, reporter, and author, when he talks with Curtis and Hayden about growing up in the Ozarks, his career in letters, and the important role local journalism plays in strengthening our communities. Jim's poignant essays will touch your heart as they recall a gentler time and pace. Jim also discusses writing as a means of coping with loss and the power of words to help us move forward.

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    55 mins
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