Yore Town

In this episode, the host discusses the Super Bowl and then delves into the infamous incident involving Ray Lewis, a former NFL linebacker. Lewis, along with his companions, was charged with murder after an altercation at a Super Bowl party in 2000. The details of the incident remain unclear, but Lewis maintained his innocence and reached a plea agreement. The murders remain officially unsolved, b...

Check out our friends at Tthe Wicked and Grim: True Crime Podcast. https://www.wickedandgrim.com/ This episode discusses the tragic explosion at the Imperial Sugar Refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia, on February 7, 2008. The explosion resulted in 14 deaths and severe injuries to many others. The chapter covers the background of the refinery, its acquisition by Imperial Sugar, and its significance...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of Daniel Lewis and the Alaskan oil pipeline. Daniel, a lifelong rabble-rouser, got drunk and shot a hole in the trans-Alaska pipeline, causing a massive oil spill. The hosts provide background information on the pipeline and the incident, including the damage caused and the cleanup costs. They also delve into Daniel's criminal history and the legal con...

In this episode of the Your Town podcast, the hosts discuss the tragic death of John Edwards Jones in the Nutty Putty Cave in Utah. They provide an introduction to the topic and give shoutouts to other podcasts. They then describe the activity of spelunking and the unique characteristics of Nutty Putty Cave. The hosts delve into John Edwards Jones' passion for caving and his decision to revisit th...

In this episode of the Your Town Podcast, the hosts discuss the history and strange discoveries associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. They explore the origins of the organization, its services and benefits, and its decline in popularity. They also delve into the unsettling findings of human remains in former Odd Fellows lodges and speculate on the reasons behind their acquisition....

In this episode, Beard Laws discusses the disastrous Balloonfest86 event that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in 1986. The event was an attempt to break the world record for the most balloons launched at once and raise funds for the United Way. However, due to unfavorable weather conditions, the balloons fell back to earth prematurely, causing chaos and obstructing traffic. The balloons also ended u...

In this episode, Matt and Meg discuss the Y2K scare that occurred at the turn of the millennium. They explore the fear and lack of understanding surrounding the Y2K bug, as well as the preparations made by individuals and companies. The technical side of Y2K is explained, including the use of two-digit dates and the potential issues it caused. The hosts also share memorable moments and stories fro...

In this episode, Beard Laws and Meg discuss the infamous Christmas Day murder of JonBenet Ramsey. They explore the background of the case and the tragic discovery of JonBenet's body in the family's basement. The conversation delves into the details of the ransom note found at the scene and the initial investigation by the police. The discussion also covers the DNA evidence and the various suspects...

In this episode, Matt and Meg discuss the history and success of the iconic car freshener, Little Trees. They explore how the idea for the car freshener was born out of a desire to relieve truck drivers from the smell of spoiled milk and cow manure. The discussion covers the expansion of the product line, the popularity of car fresheners in suburbia, and the international growth of the brand. They...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the mysterious skeleton of Jeff Davis from Ragersville, Ohio. Jeff Davis was a criminal who committed various crimes and was eventually lynched by the townspeople. His body went through a series of owners and was even displayed in a doctor's office before finally being put on permanent exhibit in a local history museum. The small town of Ragersville kept the stor...

This episode explores the story of Centralia, Pennsylvania, a ghost town that has been burning for decades. The town's decline began with the decline of the coal mining industry, and a fire that started in a landfill in 1962 has been burning underground ever since. The fire has caused sinkholes and released toxic gases, leading to the evacuation of the town. The government eventually used eminent...

Hi, Meg. Hey, we're back. We indeed are. We had and for everybody just listening to this your town podcast, we got another episode. And welcome everybody. Hopefully you guys have a great Thanksgiving. And we're trying a little bit different of a format. So anybody that does continue to give feedback like all the amazing people on the deluxe edition network, shout out to them and the podcast of the...

Beard Laws (00:00.25) Hey, what's up, man? Oh, hey. Oh, hey, we did it. We pressed it. We're live by pre recording and happy Thanksgiving week. Happy Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving. I mean, Thanksgiving's in a couple of days. It's pretty much a week, you know, a couple of half days. I'm no school. I get a day off work. So that's cool. Thanksgiving. It's like probably my favorite holiday. It's u...

So we had another story submitted to us by a listener and I'm pretty stoked about it. So I just wanna give a quick shout out. Thank you, Rob from the Drink O'Clock podcast for bringing this story to us. It's a little bit different of a story than we typically do. We typically do stories from like way, way in the past. And this one occurred in 2017. So I'm kind of excited about it. What's your init...

There is a pretty shocking and mysterious murder that happened in Upstate New York in the early 1900’s A murder that is so scandalous there are conflicting versions of what really happened. It could be the most shocking murder to ever take place in Upstate NY. What are we talking about? The Murder at Big Moose Lake.  Big Moose Lake, at the head of the Moose River, is a large lake about five miles...

The Toolbox Killers sounds as bad as it is. Well, actually it’s worse. There have been movies, books, documentaries you name it on these guys. If you haven’t heard of them let’s give a little back story on these guys and then talk about the Halloween Murder. Feel like that’s a good move right? Yeah. Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris were just a couple of guys who were up to no good. Started making...

Join us on a thrilling underground adventure in the latest episode of the Yore Town Podcast with your hosts, Matt and Megh! In this intriguing installment, we journey deep beneath the glitzy facade of Las Vegas to uncover a hidden world that few have ever witnessed - the mysterious realm of the Las Vegas Mole People. Beneath the neon-lit streets of Sin City, a subterranean community of people live...

For whatever reason I cannot stay away from the 70’s and NY jails so here is another wild story from the 70’s in a little place called Attica NY. I wonder if I was a prisoner in my past life in the 70’s in a jail or something.  Attica is a town in Wyoming County, New York, United States. The population was 7,702on the last census. The Department of Corrections is a major employer, as both the maxi...

Every once in a while I stumble upon a story that leaves me thinking wow there is no way this is true. This story is one of those. From stories of the past to some a little more present dark and twist might be an understatement. If you read the title you know what town this is. If you haven’t well it’s Skidmore Missouri. This town puts the misery in Missouri.  Skidmore is a city in Western Missour...

Let’s stick with the 1970s a wild time not only in the US but NY. There is a lot of good but even more bad that is going on not only in the US but the world. As mentioned in a previous episode the Texas Killing Fields was going on and so were some other serial killers. This one is fairly close to home. The Adirondacks.  The Adirondack Mountains are a massif of mountains in Northeastern New York th...

This topic was submitted by a viewer who said they would love our take on this story. That is flattering but it also could be they want to hear me pronounce a ton of names wrong. Sadly there are a lot of names in this story. Regardless this topic and this story in history is intense and mind-boggling. What are we talking about? The Texas Killing Fields. They say everything is bigger in Texas appar...

Welcome to the Yore Town Podcast, where we unravel the forgotten tales and unearth the extraordinary history hidden within the heart of small towns. In this riveting episode, we delve into the annals of time to recount the harrowing events surrounding the explosion at Benson Mines in 1908, a tragic incident that claimed the lives of several individuals and left an indelible mark on the community....

Time spent with good friends is one of the few things folks from any time, place or walk of life can enjoy and look forward to. If you’re one of my good friends not named Matt or Megh, chances are, when we get together, we’re playing Dungeons & Dragons. This juggernaut of high fantasy role playing, math, drama, conquest, triumph and anguish has been the epicenter of so many enjoyable times in...

The psychiatric center came first. Initially, it was to be call the Ogdensburg State Asylum for the Insane, but the name was changed to the St. Lawrence State Hospital before the first patient was admitted. In the late 1970's, it was re-christened the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Step into the shadows of one of Canada's most chilling unsolved mysteries with our latest episode of Cold Case Chronicles . In this installment, we delve deep into the riveting tale that has perplexed investigators and captivated the world for decades – the enigmatic saga of the Blind River Killer. In the summer of 1991, the tranquil town of Blind River, Ontario, was thrust into a nightmare as a s...