EM the Illustrator

Back Away Slowly

Society EN ↓ 29 episodes

Let's talk about the mysterious, the supernatural, the hidden, the lost-but-not-forgotten. What draws us back, time and time again, to these places of tragedy an unknown? I'll do my best to find out, and to let you know what I learn. Find resources, artwork, merch, and more at: https://www.backawayslowlypodcast.com/ All Links: https://lnk.bio/backawayslowly (The entirety of the show is made without the use of AI; not to write the scripts, research for the episodes, or to create visuals. Everything is done by hand, by me. I do not consent for any part of Back Away Slowly to be used to train AI...

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EM the Illustrator

Episodes

5: Bobby Mackey's Music World (Kentucky) - Part 1 of 2 24.10.2023 46:13

Before we dig into Bobby Mackey’s, we have to cover the haunting history of the Newport area itself. Then we explore the biggest true crime case in Newport-Covington history, argued to be the inciting incident that began Bobby Mackey’s legacy. What happened to Pearl Bryan? What does she have to do with Bobby Mackey’s? It’s time to find out. (Update: Due to family emergencies, moving, & funding...

4: Mammoth Cave National Park (Kentucky) - Part 3 of 3 17.10.2023 1:07:10

Was Floyd Collins rescued from Sand Cave? This week, we learn why simple rumors and gossip put a national rescue in danger. What happened to all of those involved with the event? And what insane roller coaster transpired after the crisis was over? Welcome to the final part of the Mammoth Cave National Park marathon: the conclusion of the Floyd Collins story. (Update: Due to family emergencies, mov...

3: Mammoth Cave National Park (Kentucky) - Part 2 of 3 10.10.2023 55:09

Who is Floyd Collins? What happened to him? Why was this significant for Mammoth Cave National Park? This week will be spent in the backcountry of 1925 Kentucky. We'll review an explorer's route, down into the depths of the earth for the sake of discovery - but at what cost? (Update: Due to family emergencies, moving, & funding, the video episodes are postponed. I'll be posting...

2: Mammoth Cave National Park (Kentucky) - Part 1 of 3 03.10.2023 1:08:07

It's episode 2 and we're already at our first national park! Mammoth Cave has had centuries of haunting history, though it seems to have gone fairly undiscussed in recent years. The cave served many other purposes before it became a national park, with countless stories and sightings. (Update: Due to family emergencies, moving, & funding, the video episodes are postponed. I'll b...