Lore of the South

First off!  Happy Mother's Day!  I totally forgot to say so in the podcast!    It's been a hot minute since our last cryptid.  I was informed that we owed y'all one.  It's a southern - quickie, but I hope you all find it entertaining.  If you do, share your favorite episode with a friend. Remember we're back to our original format of every other week.  It seems like it&apo...

Today we examine why we have certain superstitions and where they come from. Have a story you'd like to share or a show idea email me at loreofthesouth@gmail.com Follow us on social media, just search Lore of the South Citations Castile, E. (2016, May 13). 10 weird southern SUPERSTITIONS to remember On Friday the 13th & Beyond. Retrieved April 24, 2021, from https://www.bustle.com/article...

Join us for some pirate lore-  swashbuckling, heroic redemption and the downfall of the Pirate King Jean Laffite.  Supposed hero of the Battle for New Orleans. Look for photos to go along with this and each episode of Lore of the South.  Search for us on Facebook and Instagram. Please take a moment and leave us a five star written review on your favorite podcast platform.  It would be a huge help...

In this Southern Quickie we venture West to learn about the Harvey Girls and how their service in the hospitality industry, helped to tame the Wild West.  Just in time for Women's History Month. Please leave us a five star review and share us with a friend.  Also be share to follow us on social media, I always post pics to go along with each episode. Citations  Clark, J. (2020, July 22). Who...

St Francis Inn AKA the Garcia/Dummett House.    In this episode we cover the old house's history and the most famous of her ghost stories.   As promised here are links for booking a stay at the St Francis Inn and one for The Odd Macabre-  https://stfrancisinn.com https://www.theoddmacabrecompany.com Next time we're in St Augustine, we'll definitely be booking an experience with The...

Mammoth Cave, y'all!  This place should be on everyones bucket list, one of the seven wonders of the world.  Listen as I recount its history of exploration, with a sprinkling of ghost stories.  Be sure to follow us on FB and instagram, just search Lore of the South.   Please leave us a five star and written review.  If you do, be sure to screen grab it send to loreofthesouth@gmail.com along w...

Welcome to the 10th episode!  A Southern Quickie, about cursed places and things.  Had to make this one a quickie as our main editing computer went on the fritz and is in the shop.   If you would be so kind as to leave us a five star and written review, I'd love to read your it aloud on a future episode!  Plus is you're amongst the first ten to do so and email me a screen grab of said re...

Welcome to Cowtown!  In this episode we're talking about the history of the Fort Worth Stockyards and some of her ghosts.  Special thanks to listener and old high school buddy David Leslie, for supplying the voice of the auctioneer! First ten listeners to leave a written 5 star review, email me a screen grab and your address to loreofthesouth@gmail.com and I'll mail you a Lore of the Sou...

Join us for a Southern Quickie President's Day Special.  Today's show will take you on a dead presidential roadshow.  Hear about three southern president's ghost stories. First ten listeners to send me a screen grab of their written 5 star review will receive a Lore of the South Magnet!  Send your screen grab and address to Loreofthesouth@gmail.com.  I'll also read your review...

Join us in celebrating Black History Month, where we retell the legendary tale of Robert Smalls a true American hero of the Civil War. Robert Smalls, from Escaped Slave to House of Representatives. (2013, November 06). Retrieved January 20, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/which-slave-sailed-himself-to-freedom/ Robert Smalls. (2021, January 19). Re...

Listener's choice this week!  Y'all chose the state and I chose the topic.  Enjoy the old tale of the Rougarou!  We want to hear y'alls stories! Please email the show at loreofthesouth@gmail.com  If you don't feel comfortable typing out your story,  feel free to record it on your phone and email me the audio file. Support the show

Brief history of Fort Frederica and the odd and haunting history Of Christ Church.  If you have a story you'd like to have shared on the show please email me at loreofthesouth@gmail.com IV, Lewis Powell. “‘There's a Light’-Christ Church, Frederica.” Southern Spirit Guide , 24 Dec. 2018, www.southernspiritguide.org/theres-a-light-christ-church-frederica/.  Cox, Dale. Christ Church and Cem...

Southern New Years traditions and superstitions. Rattray, Diana. Good Luck Foods and What NOT to Eat on New Year's Day . www.thespruceeats.com/southern-new-years-day-dinner-3057537. Burchard, Jeremy. “6 Uniquely Southern New Year's Traditions.” Wide Open Country , 23 Dec. 2019, www.wideopencountry.com/the-strange-new-years-traditions-of-the-south/.  Support the show

We learn about the odd case of the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula, Ms.  Galloway, Taraya, et al. “The Phantom Barber of Pascagoula - Fishwrap The Official Blog of Newspapers.com.” Fishwrap , 22 Mar. 2019, blog.newspapers.com/the-phantom-barber-of-pascagoula/.  “Mississippi's Phantom Barber of Pascagoula.” Mental Floss , 18 Aug. 2014, www.mentalfloss.com/article/55316/strange-states-mississippis...

I'm calling this episode a southern quickie, blink and its over!  We touch on the history of a couple southern traditions and also share a few listener traditions as well.  Merry Christmas from Lore of the South! “Here Are a Couple Southern Christmas Traditions You May Not Have Heard of.” The Porch Company , 10 Apr. 2017, porchco.com/couple-southern-christmas-traditions-may-not-heard/.  Suppo...

A little trivia and a little story of forgotten Florida Lore.  One of the south's first black business women and road side attractions, Aunt Aggie and her Bone Yard.  Special thanks to Dr Chris Esing, for the loan of his essay detailing the life of Aunt Aggie.   Dickinson, Joy Wallace. “SEARCH FOR FAMILY ROOTS LEADS TO SPECIAL GARDEN.” OrlandoSentinel.com , 25 Oct. 2018, www.orlandosentinel.c...