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Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks

Ozarkian Folk Chronicles
Ozarks
Vance Randolph
Ozarkian Folklore
Folklore
Ozark Folklore
Shepherd Of the Hills
Arkansas
Photography
Taney County
Ozark Superstitions
Folk Music
Robert Faye Adams
Branson
Willa Adams
Ozark Folk Songs
Buffalo River
Carl Wood
Silver Dollar City
James River
Art

Come with us as we dive head first into the titillating tales of Ozarkian folklore and discuss the origins and obscurities of these stories. From Curtis Copeland and Hayden Head, this is Ozarkian Folk Chronicles.

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Mary Parler, professor of English at the University of Arkansas and wife of Vance Randolph, was an extraordinary folksong and folktale collector in her own right. Dr. Justin Hunter, an ethnomusicologist at the University of Arkansas, is determined to... more

Kylee Cole has done her homework on one of the strangest, unsolved mysteries of the Ozarks: a rash of cattle mutilations that took place in Arkansas during the 1970s and into the 80s. When a makeshift altar was discovered near one of the mutilated an... more

As editors, writers, and publishers of the "Ozark Homesteaders Almanac" and the "Ozarks Agrarian News," Destiny Homer and Jeffery Goss have dedicated their lives to studying and practicing agricultural in light of the phases of the moon and the posit... more

Back in 2010, Hayden sent the script and lyrics for a musical version of Shepherd of the Hills to longtime SDC music director, Stan Beard. Stan caught the vision, and how! In a marathon of musical composition, Stan wrote the melodies for Hayden's son... more

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Dr. Justin Hunter
Instructor of ethnomusicology at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Episode: Episode 120: Mary Parler, Renegade of Folk: A Conversation with Dr. Justin Hunter
Kylee Cole
Long-range planner with the city of Fayetteville; historic preservation
City of Fayetteville
Episode: Episode 119: Cattle mutilations in the Ozarks: Kylee Cole discusses one of our most bizarre mysteries!
Destiny Homer
Co-creator of the Ozarks Homesteaders Almanac
Ozarks Homesteaders Almanac
Episode: Episode 118: From Seeds in the Soil to Stars in the Sky: A Conversation with Destiny Homer and Jeffery Goss
Jeffery Goss
Co-creator of the Ozarks Homesteaders Almanac
Ozarks Homesteaders Almanac
Episode: Episode 118: From Seeds in the Soil to Stars in the Sky: A Conversation with Destiny Homer and Jeffery Goss
Stan Beard
Long-time friend and musical collaborator; former music director at Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City
Episode: Episode 117: A Musical Version of Shepherd of the Hills? Stan Beard and Hayden Head Talk about Their Collaboration on the Beloved Novel of the Ozarks
John Fullerton
Preeminent historian of Garber and Taney County
historian
Episode: Episode 116: John Fullerton and the Nearly Forgotten History of Garber
Gary Groman
Ole Seagull, Branson columnist
Branson community, local press
Episode: Episode 114: Gary Groman, the Ole Seagull, talks TIFs, tiffs, and tales of Branson's history
Nicholas Inman
Reverend; executive director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum; president of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum; Cherry Blossom Festival
Episode: Episode 113: What do Marshfield, John Boy Walton, and the U.S. Presidency Have in Common? Nicholas Inman and the Cherry Blossom Festival!
Abbey Waterworth
Musician, artist, and craftsperson with Ozarks roots
Independent artist
Episode: Episode 112: The Incredible Talents of Abbey Waterworth: Singer, Songwriter, Artist, and Spinner of Rabbit Fur!

Hosts

Curtis Copeland
Host with long-running involvement in Ozark storytelling and local history discussions.
Hayden Head
Co-host and frequent interviewer, guiding conversations with warmth and curiosity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The profound and the preposterous

    Ozarkian Folk Chronicles explores all things Ozarkian - both fact and fiction, myth and legend - or profound and preposterous! The variety of guests is excellent. Whether it’s an episode about forest and river preservation, folk songs and stories, or Bigfoot sightings, there’s a lot to love and a great value for the cultural and historical aspects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshM333
    United States3 months ago
  • All things Ozarkian

    I really enjoy this podcast for a number of reasons. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable and their guests come from a plethora of backgrounds. The topics are very diverse but the Ozarks is always center stage. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tourdawg
    United States4 months ago
  • Wonderful Guests, Wild Stories

    Hayden & Curtis do a great job of filling each episode with lots of fun and interesting (wild!) Ozark lore and stories. They keep the guest content fresh and moving. It’s an educational and fun way to spend time learning about the Ozarks. Worth each listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC Social
    United States5 months ago
  • I grew up in the Ozarks but moved away as an adult. My family has lived in the Ozarks for almost 200 years. Listening to stories about this area brings back fond memories and has provider interesting stories about people I have heard my grandparents talk about as a kid.

    Audible
    5
    Mary Mease
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful Insight Into Ozarks Culture and History

    I grew up in the Ozarks but moved away as an adult. My family has lived in the Ozarks for almost 200 years. Listening to stories about this area brings back fond memories and has provider interesting stories about people I have heard my grandparents talk about as a kid.

    Audible
    5
    Mary Mease
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's deep dive into Ozark history and folklore.
Fans highlight engaging hosts and the diverse guest lineup.
Audiences appreciate the storytelling craft and connection to regional culture.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 120: Mary Parler, Renegade of Folk: A Conversation with Dr. Justin Hunter
Q: What makes Mary Parler's collection stand out among Ozark folklore collectors?
Her willingness to talk to everyone, not just a select group, and her comprehensive, folder-wide approach that captures not only tunes but jokes, hymns, recipes, and dialogues, set her apart.
Episode 109: Dr. Joanna Dee Das discusses her book: Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag
Q: At what point did your academic interests sort of get focused on Branson as a subject?
Joanna explained that she began thinking about Branson during graduate school and eventually decided to explore it further upon moving back to Missouri in 2016, realizing its importance in American theater history.
Episode 109: Dr. Joanna Dee Das discusses her book: Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag
Q: What was your experience like? Did you have a chance to visit Branson much as a young person?
Joanna shared that she didn't visit Branson until her early 20s but had always heard about it as a popular destination among her peers during her childhood in St. Louis.
Episode 105: Jason McCollom of the Ozarks Heritage Research Center Talks Saving the Ozarks
Q: Could you help explain why we should care about our history, about our folklore, about the archives, about the center?
Understanding our history helps us relate to others throughout time, revealing common human experiences despite differing contexts.
Episode 104: From Cryptids to Cryptocurrency: Emma Hamilton, Bigfoot, and the Future of Storytelling!
Q: What kind of story does an entrepreneur tell herself when developing ideas?
Emma suggested that knowing one's motivation and purpose is essential for staying focused while adapting to challenges.

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1. Dr. Justin Hunter
2. Kylee Cole
3. Destiny Homer
4. Jeffery Goss
5. Stan Beard
6. John Fullerton
7. Gary Groman
8. Nicholas Inman

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