Reaper Tales

This week the gals celebrate their 100th episode with legends of bigfoot from their respective states. This episode has been a long time coming, and we want to thank each and every listener for hanging out through our growth in this podcast. We hope you stick around for another hundred episodes.

On this weeks episode Samantha tells us about a woman who was in a real "shitty" situation, and how she helped save a city with her kindness and generosity. Resources: https://yourdream.liveyourdream.org/2017/03/history-of-womens-rights-america/?utm_term=women%27s%20rights&utm_campaign=LYD+Blog&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3468286777&hsa_cam=1523929566&hsa_mt=b...

Ladies and gentlemen, please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright position. This week Montana tells us about another amazing, brave and determined woman, Bessie Coleman. She was the first black and indigenous woman to obtain her pilots license. Nothing could stop Bessie from achieving her dreams. Not misogyny. Not racism. Not even an annoying brother. Grab your Queen...

This week Samantha brings back your favorite topic, the black widow. Or is it? probably? maybe?.... it is. Resources: https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1994/556a90-0.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_Taylor_Moore https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/turning-90-north-carolinas-blanche-moore-is-oldest-woman-on-death-row-in-us/ https://www.wbtw.com/news/state...

This week to kick off women's history month, Montana tells us about Junko Tabei. She was the first woman to summit Everest and she also summited the Seven peaks. We hope you all raise a Mount Everest Cocktail to not only Junko, but to all the adventurous, brave and determined women in your life. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junko_Tabei https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Everest https:...

This week Montana tells us about a historical event that for many years was reported incorrectly. The 1898 Wilmington insurrection and the massacre. This is the only successful insurrection to ever occur in the US, and accompanying the event was a bloody attack on the black community that forced them from the businesses and homes forever. Resources: Documentary "Wilmington on Fire" https://en.wiki...

This week the gals all sit down, in person, with the wonderful Colleen Caffrey-Thrasher to discuss two very interesting topics. We know our listeners will be running to schedule an acupuncture appointment after hearing this one. Resources: https://www.nccaom.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/   https://hihello.me/p/5432782a-dc22-4252-b446-00b5ee54c58c

This week the gals get to record in person! Montana tells us about one of her favorite cryptids, while Samantha tells us about a creature Montana has had no less than three nightmares about since this recording. Grab a leapfrog and settle in to hear about some wild creatures! Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveland_frog http://www.weirdus.com/states/ohio/bizarre_beasts/loveland_frogman/i...

In this week's episode Samantha tells us about some electrifying people. While we quickly learn that lighting does indeed strike the same location twice, we also might learn that it strikes people twice too. Grab your rubber soled shoes and join the Reaper Gals on their journey with a few folks who hired lightning as their best friends.  Resources: https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/2HDK-G...

In this weeks episode Montana explains the inconsistencies in the investigation of Grant Solomon's death. She also talks about the several people around Grant and Gracie that either flat out ignored their cries for help or actively asked them to stop talking about it. Please, go sign the petition to reopen the investigation into Grant's death here You can donate to the Justice for Grant fund and t...

This week Montana tells Samantha about the life and eventual death of Grant Solomon. As well as the alleged abuse his mother Angie, his sister Gracie, and he suffered at the hands of their husband/father, Aaron Solomon. Please, go sign the petition to reopen the investigation into Grant's death here You can donate to the Justice for Grant fund and the Freedom for Gracie Fund at the links below. Ju...

This week the gals bring you a joint about very different survival stories. We hope you've brought your antivenom this week. You never know what could pop up and bite you in this one. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_snake_bites_in_the_United_States https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9026923/HBO-docu-snake-handling-Pentecostal-preacher-Glenn-Summerford-tried-murder-wife...

It will come as no surprise to anyone that Montana decided to take to the sea's again this week and tell us about it's most popular legend, the Flying Dutchman. Hold on to your rum dear listeners, the waters looking choppy in this one. Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rime_of_the_Ancient_Mariner https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834 h...

This week Montana tells us about the death of Jon Bowie. A young man with a promising future and a loving group of friends and family is found dead one morning in the most bizarre ways. Police immediately rule it a suicide, but there are plenty of unanswered questions to make anyone second guess that ruling. Resources: Losing Jon by David Parrish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAACP https://www.was...

This week we all raise our glasses to a very special birthday episode for Samantha. On this special birthday episode, Montana tells us about some events that occurred on the day our favorite Reaper Gal was born. I hope you listeners are ready, it's going to be an "eventful" episode. Resources: https://www.onthisday.com/events/december/29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Airlines_Flight_358 http...

Happy Holidays Reaper Pals! This week Montana teaches us about a few Christmas traditions and where they originated from. Don't forget to send us your questions for our upcoming Q&A session at Reapergals@reapertales.com . Resources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_tree https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_gift#:~:te...

Grab your strongest drink this week, whether its a boozy one or a caffeinated one, you're going to need it for this episode. Samantha tells us about the tragic and gruesome murder of Sharon Aydelott. While we're convinced we don't have the full story, we'll leave you dear listeners to make your own opinions on this case. Resources:

This week the gals tell each other about different holiday lore. Be sure to check your shoes this holiday and remember, not all is doom and child stew. Resources:

This week Montana continues her unhinged obsession with pirates, and tells Samantha about Calico Jack. A colorful pirate with a very open mind about some things. In the words of our wonderful editor Kelsey "It is arrrrrrggggg good one matie!!" Resources: https://www.worldhistory.org/Calico_Jack/ http://www.thewayofthepirates.com/famous-pirates/calico-rackham-jack/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cal...

This week neither gal can fully follow instructions. Listen to the end to hear a bonus stampede story.

This week Samantha brings us a real twisty murder. In the end, you'll still be unsure what really happened in this case. Resources: https://www.oxygen.com/homicide-for-the-holidays/crime-news/brent-springford-jr-killed-parents-on-thanksgiving https://www.denverpost.com/2013/10/08/son-convicted-of-killing-parents-dies-in-prison/ https://www.waka.com/2014/07/10/the-springford-murders-10-years-later/...

After a much needed week off the gals are back to tell you about some troubling fair accidents. They are also joined for the first time by their new editor and corrector, the amazing Kelsey Rosales! Who did a wonderful job editing her first episode. Resources: https://www.cunninghambounds.com/documents/News-PDFs/fair_accident.pdf https://www.wkrg.com/news/two-rides-pulled-from-greater-gulf-state-f...

This week Montana nerds out and tells Samantha about the short life of Edward Teach, known to most as Blackbeard. Honestly, I think I only covered this and have an obsession with pirates because I wasn't allowed to be a pirate for Halloween growing up. I'll unpack that in therapy, don't worry. Resources:Blackbeard the Pirate: A Reappraisal of His life and Times by Robert E. Lee Blackbeard | Biogra...

The gals revisit a topic from last years spooky season, Claustrophobia. If being underground frightens you maybe skip this one, but if you do skip this one, you'll miss out on the most sophisticated burglar we've ever heard of. Resources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6838955/Man-stuck-air-conditioning-vent-dentist-office-claimed-looking-cat.html https://abc7ny.com/stuck-burglar-man-in-...

This week the gals tell each other about different haunted places. Whether you're battling at sea or just looking for a good black bottom pie, you'll inevitably run into a ghost or two. Also, chill out, your bonus episode will be out Saturday. I forgot, ok. Resources: https://alabama.travel/places-to-go/gainesridge-dinner-club-2 http://leepeacock2010.blogspot.com/2016/10/do-ghosts-roam-halls-of-ga...