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Ozarkian Folk Chronicles - Your Podcast About the Ozarks

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

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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Latest Episodes

Kylee Cole, Chronicles co-host and long term planner for the city of Fayetteville, returns with a wild tale of mysterious sightings in Lake Conway, Arkansas. Soon after the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission built the 6,700 square acre lake, sightings... more

Earlier this year, Benjamin Hale, writer in residence at Bard College in New York, published his book Cave Mountain with Harper Collins. In the book, he tells several stories, but the first two captured the imagination of Kylee, who reached out to Be... more

Gordon McCann passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 94, but his legacy will endure as long as these hills still stand. According to his obituary, Gordon was "a nationally recognized preservationist of traditional Ozarks fiddle music and other f... more

Connie Yen, our favorite Greene County archivist, makes good use of the records at her disposal, and on this episode, she recalls the murder of Hiram Christian in Springfield, Missouri, in 1867. John Thompson and Sam Hasley made the long trek from Te... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Blu
Musician with Creek Rocks
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Episode: Episode 133: The Horrifying Lake Conway Monster!
Benjamin Hale
Author and professor, Cave Mountain
Columbia and Bard College; Harper Collins
Episode: Episode 132: Lost on the Buffalo River: Ben Hale, Haley Zega, and Two Unbelievable Stories
Haley Zega
Survivor and subject of Cave Mountain
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Episode: Episode 132: Lost on the Buffalo River: Ben Hale, Haley Zega, and Two Unbelievable Stories
Mark Blue
Musician associated with The Creek Rocks, featured in discussion of Gordon's circle
The Creek Rocks
Episode: Episode 131: Remembering Gordon McCann: The Man Who Loved the Ozarks
Connie Yen
Green County Archivist, storyteller
Green County Archives
Episode: Episode 130: A Mystery of History: Connie Yen and the Murder of Hiram Christian
Brian Martin
Founding member of Sad Daddy, multi-instrumentalist
Sad Daddy
Episode: Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Rebecca Patek
Award-winning fiddler and songwriter, member of Sad Daddy
Sad Daddy
Episode: Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Melissa Carper
Vocalist/bassist, member of Sad Daddy, solo artist
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Episode: Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Joe Sundell
Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, member of Sad Daddy
Sad Daddy
Episode: Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!

Hosts

Curtis Copeland
Host introducing and guiding the episode; facilitates discussion and questions for the guest
Hayden Head
Co-host, engages with guests and provides historical context; offers context and commentary
Kylee Cole
Co-host and researcher on Ozarkian folklore; provides context on Arkansas history and preservation

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 54 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 States6 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 States7 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences value the balance of history, folklore, and local culture.
Listeners praise the show for its rich Ozark storytelling and engaging guests.
The format's live episodes and archival depth are highlighted as strengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Q: What are the key influences behind Sad Daddy's sound?
Influences include Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, Lead Belly, and a growing country and Ozark blues fusion shaped by collaborating with Rebecca and Melissa, along with live experiences across Arkansas and Texas.
Episode 128: Sad Daddy's Gonna Make You Happy!
Q: How did you come up with the name Sad Daddy?
A friend in Southern Arkansas used the term to describe a 'sad daddy' as a colorful way to refer to a big, impressive catch, which stuck as the band's name.
Episode 125: Live from the Wire Road Brewing Company: Conserving Our Ozarks Water and Waterways
Q: What are the local policy changes affecting water protections, and how do they impact the Ozarks?
The panel discusses Senate Bill 391 and related shifts that weakened local protections, arguing for restoring local control to empower counties to enforce stricter protections if needed, while acknowledging tensions with state-level regulation.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ozarkian Folk Chronicles

What is Ozarkian Folk Chronicles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Ozarkian Folk Chronicles centers on Ozark history, folklore, and culture, blending rigorous archival context with storytelling, field anecdotes, and live conversations. Episodes frequently explore local crime lore, water and environmental policy, Branson and regional history, music and arts, and community memory, often tying past events to present-day culture and tourism. A hallmark is the mix of historians, archivists, local officials, musicians, and community voices, with a strong emphasis on place-based storytelling, regional identity, and accessible, narrative-driven analysis. Noteworthy traits include frequent live-recorded episodes at local venues, integration of archival material, and a collaborative, conversational host dynamic that... more

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2. Benjamin Hale
3. Haley Zega
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5. Connie Yen
6. Brian Martin
7. Rebecca Patek
8. Melissa Carper

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