Forgotten American Folklore

Jersey Jim

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.

  1. 1시간 전

    Changelings

    The idea of a changeling- a child that has been taken by a supernatural creature and replaced with a creature- is a staple of European folklore.  Today we look at the idea of the changeling through a porm by American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com   If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contribution.  You can use: Venmo or Cashapp

  2. 22시간 전

    Extra: For Talk Like a Pirate Day- Sea Chanteys!

    Today is Talk Like a Pirate Day, so here are a few songs that would have been sung while working on board. The BEST pirate song ever is called 'The Worst Pirate', and you can hear it here. A good 'Talk Like a Pirate Day' song here.

  3. 9월 13일

    Goody Cole- Witch of New Hampshire

    Not all witch trials took place in Massachussetts; today we look at Goody Cole, a woman who's attitude and (maybe) grouchiness landed her in jail for witchcraft in 1656.  She would be made famous in two poems by John Greanleaf Whittier.

  4. 9월 6일

    Planting by the Signs

    Don't plant your potatoes when the signs are in the feet!  Plant carrots when the moon is waning!  These are things farmers in Appalachia have known for generations- today we look at how the signs of the zodiac and the phase of the moon can affect your farm. We would love to hear your questions or comments: fafolklore@gmail.com   If you enjoy the podcast, maybe you’d like to make a contribution.  You can use: Venmo or Cashapp

  5. 8월 30일

    Extra: Three Poems by Bonnie Parker

    The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde Suicide Sal Two Outlaws: Billy the Kid and Clyde Barrow

  6. 8월 30일

    Bonnie and Clyde

    Some see them as a poor, doomed couple trying to scrape by during the Great Depression, some as a pair of vicious bank robbers only out for themselves.  Today we ride with Bonnie and Clyde as they tear through the Midwest on a crime spree that only lasted about two year, but left an indelible mark on America.   fafolklore@gmail.com

  7. 8월 23일

    Extra : The Island of Satan's Hand

    In the Cibola episode I spoke about another island near Antilla called The Island of Satan's Hand.  This is the story involving the island.  It starts in Ireland and moves to Spain, but the best parts happen near America.

  8. 8월 23일

    Coronado and the Lost City of Cibola

    Cibola was one of the lost cities of silver and gold, like Aztlan or El Dorado.  Coronado would set off to find the city, led by the stories of a lost explorer and a delusional monk.  On the way they'll see buffalo, the Great Plains, and the Grand Canyon. fafolklore@gmail.com if you know of a lost city of your own- send us a map!

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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
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