1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

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 and weren't going to back off-Elliott Ness and his Untouchables..  SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume enhancement) and support us at Patreon today! Here;s the link: https...

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 Politeness' by Cecil B. Hartley, and covers some basic tips regarding how men should behave toward the fairer sex while traveling by rail, steamship, or hack (cab). Also covered is rules of behavior while traveling abroad, and while dining. L...

We discuss a very popular urban legend in San Antonio that revolves around a train crossing at which, according to the legend, an horrific train /school bus accident took place in the late 30's. The legend implies that the ghosts of the school children who died there will push your car off the tracks to safety when you leave your vehicle on the tracks in neutral. As it turns out, there is another...

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 three citizens, one fatally, stealing horses, and attempting to set fire to the town, before escaping with an estimated $200,000 in paper and gold coin, destined for the Confederate treasury in Richmond, VA. Some cash and coin were found spil...

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 Google Podcasts FREE:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vQURMNzU3MzM0Mjg0NQ== 1001 Heroes, Legen...

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 Hikock. Wyatt Earp, Ben Thompson, and many more, are included in this two episode special. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories...

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? And the phrase "trick or treat" was first used in a Disney cartoon featuring Huey, Dewey, and Louie in 1952? Explore lots of Halloween traditions and history with us at HALLOWEEN HISTORIES & MYSTERIES UNWRAPPED here at 1001 Heroes, Legends,...

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 the purpose of eliminating Japanese air support in those islands so the Allies could gain access to those landing strips within striking distance of the Japanese mainland. Flying the 2,000 hp Chance-Voight Corsairs, and led by ace fighter pilo...

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 Old West at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20radio%20days 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at Google Podcasts https...

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 testimony claiming there was only one torpedo and that the second explosion was due to the torpedo detonating the illegal munitions which were being carried in the hold. The Admiralty believed that they would loose the PR war against Germany...

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 to share the news and well wishes with your family. When you are within one day of arriving your ship, the Lusitania, is struck by a German torpedo. You don't know it, but the decisions you and your spouse make in the next 18 minutes will det...

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 break thru the impregnable Nazi "Winter Line" of defense in Italy- which they did, becoming a military legend, and earning the name 'The Black Devils" from the Nazis.in the process. We also discuss the movie made to honor them called "the Dev...

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 vessels- from whaleboats to gunboats, which proved themselves a critical factor in the winning of American freedom. The author Eric Jay Dolin does a brilliant job bringing us into the story and introducing us to many unsung heroes of the Amer...

1001 Interviews Russian -born Vitaly Katsenelson, the subject of our last interview regarding his new book 'Soul In The Game', regarding the Ukraine conflict, what it was like growing up in Russia, and how Ukrainians are reacting to the Russian invasion. He also discusses coming to America, the value of freedom as compared to Russia, and what Ukraine is fighting for. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days...

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 Vitaliy Katsenelson, who provides a fresh look at how we handle what life throws at us through the eyes of famous stoic philosophers as well as famous artists and composers- all people who definitely had their soul in the game. Vitaliy, who desc...

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 his guard duty in Manila in the Philippines to the Plaza Mayor (now the Zocalo) in Mexico City. The soldier's claim was disbelieved by the Mexicans until his account of the assassination of Gomez Perez Dasmannanas was verified two months lat...

1001 interviews author, podcast creator, filmmaker, and Director of Project Earhart Chris Williamson, about his new book 'Rabbit Hole: the Vanishing of Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan', which covers in depth the 4 major theories as to what happened to Earhart and Noonan in 1937 when their Electra went down en route to Howland Island in the Pacific.. Some of our earlier appearances on Chris's "Vanis...

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 performer in Europe. When the Nazis seized Paris she was banned from the stage along with all "negroes and Jews"- but she refused to return to America- instead, she vowed to stay and fight the Nazis with every fiber of her being. She became a mast...

A treasure trove for Civil War buffs - 1001 interviews Civil War author/historian Sam Mitchum regarding his new book 'Encyclopedia of Confederate Generals'. In this discussion, Sam talks about Nathan Bedford Forrest (his favorite general), General Barksdale, General Longstreet, Pickett's Charge, Gettysburg, Mosby, Adam Stovepipe Johnson, Zebulon York, General Beauregard, 3 ways the South could hav...

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 his training of the men. France's alliance with America, the graveyards of Valley Forge, and the fighting at Monmouth in June. ANDROID USERS- 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/1001%20rad...

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 changes (miscarriage of justice proves to be a career enhancement for some key prosecution team members/leaders/investigators).. Veronica sues the state. ANDROID USERS- (NEW) 1001 Stories From The Old West (Spotify)- https://open.spotify.com/s...

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 (Spotify)- https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Stories from Roy's Diner on Player.fm: Follow Us https://player.fm/series/1001-stories-network 1001 Radio Days right here at Google Podcasts FREE:  https://podcasts.google.com/sea...

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 prosecution care?~ Trial fairness hinges upon a Child Protective Services legal matter-the judge disallows CPS testimony which would have indicated that Veronica's accusers were lying~prosecution tries to cover up/misrepresent actual time of death~...

Immunity For Murder (Part 2 of 5)- The Bungled Investigation Early investigation- mistakes made~Pratt interview bungled~Taft interview~crime scene investigation sorely lacking~autopsy-time of death~the "cry ladies" making false accusations against Taft (as they were encouraged to do by the prosecuting team)~~evidence against Pratt (bloody fingerprints on diaper) ignored by prosecutor~ premature ba...

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 mother with four small children all under the age of five, returned to her apartment from her night job to be greeted by her boyfriend Charles "Chucky" Pratt, who told her all the children had been fed and were sleeping soundly. She went to bed...