74 episodes
The (not so) Great Outdoors NSGO Pod
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True Crime/Paranormal/Comedy Podcast. The outdoors are great, except when they're not. We are a True Crime Comedy podcast about things that happen outside. Expect banter, jokes, tangents, hiking advice, rants about environmentalism, and shock at the horrors in the world. Join us in The (not so) Great outdoors twice a month for true stories about the darker side of the wilderness. Until then, stay safe out there.
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Ep64: Grandma Gatewood
Grandma Gatewood was one of the most well known hikers of her time. She was the first female to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. She also is listed as one of the pioneers of ultralight backpacking and one of the reasons that thru hiking gained popularity.
This week, on NSGO, we are telling her story. As a bit of a change from the dark and disastrous, we have a story of inspiration to send off our southbound hikers! Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
SOURCES:
Montgomery, Ben. Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail. Chicago Review Press, Incorporated, 2016.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/appalachian-trail-emma-gatewood
https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=27153
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail_by_state
https://www.treehugger.com/appalachian-trail-facts-5116979 -
Ep63: Gaines Tavern History
After all of the spooks we encountered on our very first ghost investigation, Sav wanted to know more. So this week, we are diving into the history of Gaines Tavern. From murder to suicide to natural deaths, this building has seen a lot of death. Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
SOURCES:
https://www.kentuckytourism.com/walton/history-heritage/historic-districts-sites/gaines-tavern-history-center
https://explorekyhistory.ky.gov/items/show/671
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/entertainment/television/2022/01/27/kentucky-gaines-tavern-featured-discovery-ghost-hunters-horror-house-walton/6598091001/
https://www.nkyviews.com/boone/text/gaines_house.html
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Ep62: The Gaines Tavern Ghost Investigation
To finish off our anniversary month celebration, the long awaited retelling of our ghost investigation at Gaines Tavern aka The Kentucky Horror House aka The Abner Gaines House!!
We initially were trying to convince Josh to come on to talk about his experiences with ghost investigating, and he ended up inviting us to try it out on our own! So we spent one very cold night in the haunted tavern. Highlights include a ghost who thought Sav looked like his wife, a child ghost that kept climbing into my lap, and a human man that did not belong on site.
Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
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Ep61: Tales that Make You Go "Oh No", listener stories part 11
This week on #NSGOPod, we are taking a break from heavy research and murder, and instead, delighting you with our next installment of listener stories! So kick up your heels, grab a blanket for the goosebumps, and enjoy this week's set of listener stories. Highlights of this episode include a jeep abandoned in the woods, a soldier in your bedroom, a demon fight, and an unenthusiastic ghost tour guide.
Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
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Ep60: Serial Killer Thomas Lee Dillon
We're finishing off March with a hard hitter, a serial killer from Ohio who murdered whoever he came across in the woods. From joggers to fisherman, no one was off limits to him. He terrorized a large region of Ohio for three years before being caught as the result of an FBI profile. Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
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Ep59: The Myrtles Plantation
Over a hundred miles away from New Orleans, in St. Francisville Louisiana sits one of the most haunted places in America. On top of that, The Myrtles Plantation has been dubbed the most haunted house in America. Over 200 years of history, 9 ghosts, and countless legends made for a pretty interesting journey for our guides.
Don't forget to send us your personal stories or suggestions at notsogreatoutdoors@gmail.com. For more information, including our research sources, go to https://www.thenotsogreatoutdoors.com.
Intro Music: Deadlock
Outro Music: Space Journey
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Customer Reviews
Amazing!
I really love this show! There’s a great variety of topics (rescues are my favorite, listen to episode 56 for an amazing one!). The hosts are so fun to listen to, and do a good job presenting difficult topics. Overall one of my favorite shows! PS Josh should talk about ghosts :P
Typical liberal bias.
The Indian propaganda machine at work again. Assuming native Americans always held the high moral ground and all their woes are the fault of the white man.
It’s meh
I really wanted to like this podcast. As a fellow outdoor enthusiast I was excited to find a new show to get me through my work week. For starters: some episodes are better than others. There’s a lot of small talk with a LOT of harsh opinions (I know some people like this, personally I don’t). I also noticed that one host will jump at every opportunity to tell how experienced she is in the outdoors but may also spread misinformation in the process. One example: she mentioned you don’t need to bring bear spray unless you’re in grizzly country. This is false, carry it with you. You’ll wish you had it in the event you come across an aggressive predator. Overall it’s an alright podcast, I would say there’s more chit chat than actual story, it’s fine but not the best, and I would take all outdoor advice with a grain of salt.