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Deadman's Curse: Volcanic Gold

Curiouscast
Slumach
British Columbia
Volcanic Brown
Gold Mining
Slumach's Gold Mine
Pitt Lake
Robert Alan Brown
Jack Mould
Herbal Remedies
Natural Medicines
Butte Inlet
Kitsie First Nation
Spanish Gold
Vancouver Island
Gold Mine
Prospecting
Copper Mining
G. Stuart Brown
Gold
Slumach's Gold

In 1931 On a night cold enough to freeze your bones, a larger than life prospector, in search of a legendary lost gold mine in the wilderness of British Columbia, disappears without a trace. Known for his solid gold teeth and team of black stallions, he was a force of nature. So was he murdered? Did he fake his own death? Or was he the latest victim of a curse? 40 years earlier Slumach was accused... more

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It’s a summer night in 1998. Vienna, Austria. And petty thief Daniel Blanchard is about to carry out the heist of a lifetime. Stealing a crown jewel. The last remaining diamond Sisi Star.

His plan? A daring night-time parachute jump.

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Slumach’s lost mine isn’t the only tale of gold hidden in Western Canada with a dubious history. There is a trail of treasures in and around BC with wild stories, danger, and legendary paydirt attached to their provenances. 

In this season finale ep... more

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Charlie Mould believed that Spanish explorers began mining and processing gold in the years before the British officially claimed what became British Columbia and that that gold was still out there…waiting to be found. 

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Recent Guests

Judith Williams
Author and visual artist, professor emeritus at University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Curses, Foiled Again | 12
Don Froese
Way-shower from the Deadman's Curse team
Episode: Curses, Foiled Again | 12
Brian Antonson
Co-author of the book, Slumach's Gold, In Search of a Legend
Episode: Desperately Seeking Slumach | 8
Renee Coghill
Search and rescue volunteer familiar with wilderness rescues
Episode: The British Columbia Triangle | 7
Daryl Friesen
Gold prospector, writer, and YouTuber
Episode: The British Columbia Triangle | 7
Taylor Starr
Slumach's descendant and truth seeker
Episode: The British Columbia Triangle | 7
Christopher Blair Stevenson
Historian and president of the Boundary Museum
Boundary Museum
Episode: Volcanic Boom | 4
Marc Ferrero
Former prospector and history buff
Episode: Volcanic Boom | 4
Adam Palmer
Team member on Deadman's Curse.
Episode: Volcanic Boom | 4

Host

Kru Williams
Host known for his engaging narrative style, Kru Williams is a key figure who brings a captivating storytelling approach to the historical and adventurous topics covered in the podcast. His background in media and historical programming enriches the discussion around the legends and mysteries surrounding treasure hunting in British Columbia.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 277 ratings
  • Could have been decent.

    Should have been about 5 episodes instead of 24. Can’t believe I stuck with. Narrator unbearable with the scripted laughs and accents.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    EmmFitz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ads, ads, ads

    Wayyyy too many ads. Ruins it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Rytards
    Canadaa year ago
  • Really well done.

    I was expecting an eerie, spooky story. Instead, I learned of unsettling true events and an unburiable horror.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11ejh
    Canadaa year ago
  • Slow and boring

    Tried the first two episodes. Had to give up. Way too slow. Too many tangents.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OkieDonkie
    Canadaa year ago
  • Brilliant

    Thanks Kru loved the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cowboyadam
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Audience opinions reflect a mix of admiration for the host's narrative style and critiques over advertising interruptions.
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Listeners appreciate the rich historical context and storytelling, finding the combination of true crime and adventure compelling.

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What is Deadman's Curse: Volcanic Gold about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast intertwines gripping historical narratives with the mysterious allure of treasure hunting, centering on the legend of Volcanic Brown, a prospector who vanished in 1931 while seeking a lost gold mine in British Columbia. It explores the tales surrounding Slumach, a figure attributed with a curse on those who pursue his hidden treasure. Throughout the episodes, listeners are treated to deep dives into local folklore, insights from historians, and the thrilling repercussions of ambition and greed as multiple stories converge around the theme of lost fortunes and the risks faced by treasure hunters. Unique in its combination of true crime and historical storytelling, the content resonates with an audience intrigued by adventure, fo... more

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2. Don Froese
3. Brian Antonson
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