Forgotten American Folklore

Jersey Jim
  • 5.0 (7)
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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.

  1. 13H AGO

    Davy Crockett

    The legendary life of Davy Crockett from his early days in Tennessee to his departure for Texas.   Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

    11 min

  2. 4D AGO

    Extra- Stack O' Lee

    The story behind the song you may know as 'Stagger Lee'.

    6 min

  3. MAR 8

    Hoaxes- The Great Moon Hoax and The War of the Worlds

    A New York newspaper publishes a story about the inhabitants of the Moon, and a radio broadcast brings invaders from Mars to New Jersey.   Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

    15 min
  4. Extra: Superstitions from the Ozarks

    MAR 4

    Extra: Superstitions from the Ozarks

    An extra episode listing some superstitions from the Ozark mountains.

    8 min

  5. MAR 1

    The Fountain of Youth and the Bimini Road

    This episode was supposed to be a quick story of the Fountain of Youth, but detoured into the murky waters of the Bimini Road and the Bermuda Triangle.   Contact us at Fafolkore@gmail.com

    10 min
  6. The Sutton - Taylor Feud

    FEB 22

    The Sutton - Taylor Feud

    The longest and bloodiest feud in Texas history- including John Wesley Hardin.

    12 min
  7. John Wesley Hardin

    FEB 15

    John Wesley Hardin

    A gunfighter who grew from the anger and violence of Reconstruction.  A hero to some, a killer to others.   FAFolklore@gmail.com for questions, comments or show suggestions!

    16 min
  8. Mermaids- In America!

    FEB 8

    Mermaids- In America!

    The legend of the mermaid is as old as they come- but as the New World was being explored those stories were still around and mermaids were still being spotted.  Today it's mermaids in Maine and museums.     Contact us at fafolklore@gmail.com

    11 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Jersey Jim
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Forgotten American Folklore

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