Jersey Jim

Forgotten American Folklore

History EN ↓ 79 episodes

Folktales, Folk Music, Americana- the things that make America uniquely American. We’ll explore the people, tall tales, songs, stories and events that make up the culture of North America. Paul Bunyan, werewolves in Louisiana, John Henry, Daniel Boone, Bigfoot... Everyone will be here. From songs describing murders in Boston to George Washington’s wooden teeth.

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Jersey Jim

Episodes

The Devil in North Carolina 01.06.2025 12:57

The Devil's Tramping Grounds, Kill Devil Hill, Duke's Blue Devils- there are quite a few stories of Satan visiting North Carolina. Here are three. We'd love to hear from you at fafolklore@gmail.com

John Henry 01.06.2025 11:17

John Henry was a steel drivin' man. And probably a real person. And maybe even from New Jersey! Fafolklore@gmail.com

Frozen Vermonters 25.05.2025 12:36

Winter is coming, how do you handle the elderly members of your family? Simple- deep freeze them until Spring! Questions? Comments? fafolklore@gmail.com

Introducing the Podcast - Theme Music and Spoons 25.05.2025 7:28

I'll introduce myself and what I plan to do with this Summer project. I'll tell a quick story that I've been telling second graders for years- all about my great-great uncle who worked one season with Paul Bunyan. Hope you like the podcast!