Nevada.FM: Stories, Songs and Secrets

Richard J. Dalton
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Here, we go deep into the heart of Nevada, uncovering one song, one story, and one secret at a time, all within a day-trip from our basecamp in Tonopah. From hidden tales of the Wild West to supernatural melodies that defy scientific understanding, each episode promises a thrilling journey through the soul of the Silver State.

  1. The Calculated Goldfield Insanity Defense (Season 2, Episode 8)

    03/17/2025

    The Calculated Goldfield Insanity Defense (Season 2, Episode 8)

    In 1909, Goldfield, a boomtown fueled by gold fever, simmered with a darker undercurrent. A mysterious drifter with a checkered past became obsessed with a married woman. When his advances were rebuffed, his obsession spiraled into violence, culminating in murder and a chilling display of theatrics. This terrifying tale explores the fragility of the human […]

    13 min
  2. Ida May Owens, The Sherrif’s Wife Done Wrong (Season 2, Episode 7)

    03/10/2025

    Ida May Owens, The Sherrif’s Wife Done Wrong (Season 2, Episode 7)

    In early 20th-century Nevada, a woman rises as an unsung hero, dedicating herself to infusing humanity into a legal system that can be unforgiving to inmates, while her husband, the Sheriff of Nye County, vanishes without a trace. As she unravels a tangled web of betrayal that threatens to shatter her world, she must confront […]

  3. Did The Race to End Divorce Tourism Lead to Murder (Season 2, Episode 5)

    03/03/2025

    Did The Race to End Divorce Tourism Lead to Murder (Season 2, Episode 5)

    Step back into 1913, where the allure of Nevada’s easy divorce requirements attracts desperate souls seeking freedom. Meet a woman on the brink, ready to escape her troubled marriage. As she navigates a web of aliases and political upheaval, a tragic confrontation with her estranged husband changes everything. Was this desperate act a fight for […]

    13 min
  4. A Toxic Love Triangle Spirals Into Murder (Season 2, Episode )

    02/24/2025

    A Toxic Love Triangle Spirals Into Murder (Season 2, Episode )

    In 1922, Wallace Williams, a World War I veteran, found himself drawn into the dangerous world of Nevada’s mining towns. There, in the isolated town of Tonopah, he became entangled in a deadly love triangle with a violent young man consumed by dark jealousy and his wife, twice his age. As passions boiled over, Wallace […]

    13 min
  5. The 13th Amendment, Nye County, and a Very Expensive Email (Season 2 Episode 4)

    02/17/2025

    The 13th Amendment, Nye County, and a Very Expensive Email (Season 2 Episode 4)

    James W Nye: A key player in the abolition of slavery, an early champion of electronic communication, and a namesake of Nevada’s largest county. Discover how, during the Civil War, a man’s bold decision to send an important document via electronic communication helped secure the passage of the 13th Amendment.

    16 min
  6. The Truth is Often Buried Beneath the Weight of Power and Influence (Season 2, Episode 3)

    02/10/2025

    The Truth is Often Buried Beneath the Weight of Power and Influence (Season 2, Episode 3)

    It’s the murder trial of Morrie Preston and Joe Smith—the two union organizers who were convicted for the death of Goldfield restaurant owner Anton Silva in 1907. But this story is more than just a tragedy; it’s a tale of manipulation, power, and corruption, where a wealthy mine owner pulled the strings behind the scenes […]

    15 min
  7. A Deadly Wager at Round Mountain (Season 2, Episode 2)

    02/03/2025

    A Deadly Wager at Round Mountain (Season 2, Episode 2)

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    14 min

  8. 01/27/2025

    Mambo Dancer Loses Presidential Bid, Buys Tonopah Brothel Instead (Season 2)

    Chi Chi Fazzari, once a famous mambo dancer, ran for President of the United States in 1988 because she said she was disgusted by conventional politicians. As history tells us, she did not win. So, what would any red-blooded American do after a presidential defeat? Buy a brothel in Tonopah, of course! This is the […]

    15 min
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Here, we go deep into the heart of Nevada, uncovering one song, one story, and one secret at a time, all within a day-trip from our basecamp in Tonopah. From hidden tales of the Wild West to supernatural melodies that defy scientific understanding, each episode promises a thrilling journey through the soul of the Silver State.

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