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Wild N' Woolly Ozarks

Cline Champion Herren
Ozarks
Ozark Witchcraft
Folklore
West Plains Dance Hall Explosion
Kelle Ann Workman
Vance Randolph
Civil War
Cold Cases
Murder Investigations
Ghost Stories
Webster County Citizen
Local Journalism
Criminal Justice
Cultural Anthropology
Paw Paw Conjure
Ozark Culture
Witchcraft Practices
Douglas County
Seymour, Missouri
Superstitions

The Wild N' Woolly Ozarks is a podcast that explore the history of the Ozarks and how we came to be through literature, stories of the past and other interesting topics. Follow along with Champ Herren as he navigates through his first-time podcast shot at the banks of Dry Creek Missouri.

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Latest Episodes

On the eve of the 1898 election, the old Webster County Courthouse was crowded with officials collecting ballots and preparing for the next day’s vote. Beneath its dome, a simmering feud between two Caddo neighbors erupted in gunfire.

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Join Champ as he welcomes historian and longtime friend Todd Wilkinson back to the Wild N’ Woolly Ozarks for a wide-ranging discussion of German immigration to Missouri. They explore the religious, political, and economic forces that brought German s... more

In the first installment of “Beating the Rope,” Champ tells the wild true story of James “Crazy Jim” Crisp, an accused murderer whose 1891 crime set off years of escapes, delays, appeals, insanity claims, and political wrangling across southwest Miss... more

Join us today as we discuss the Wild Bill Hickok & Davis Tutt shootout and what really happened on the square in Springfield, MO on that day in 1865 that launched a thousand legends in the history of the American Old West. Champ is on location at the... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Crabtree
A realtor and history enthusiast known for his posts about historic homes and architecture in the Ozarks.
Mearny and Associates
Episode: A Talk with Richard Crabtree -Ep. 14
Lin Waterhouse
Author of 'The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion'
Historian and Journalist
Episode: The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion! -with Lin Waterhouse -Ep. 13
Joshua Heston
Founder and president of State of the Ozarks
State of the Ozarks
Episode: The Ghosts of Hollister with Joshua Heston - Champ Herren
Tammy Morton
Retired educator and local historian
Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters
Episode: Tombs Crypts and Buryin Grounds with Tammy Morton and Angel Wolf - Champ Herren
Angel Wolf
Retired educator and local historian
Society of Ozarkian Hillcrofters
Episode: Tombs Crypts and Buryin Grounds with Tammy Morton and Angel Wolf - Champ Herren
Amber Vance
TikTok creator known for her engaging true crime content centered on Ozark murders, folklore, and unsolved cases.
Self-employed
Episode: The TikTok Queen of Ozarks True Crime, Amber Vance - Champ Herren
Justin Minor
Cultural anthropologist and park guide at Fort Smith National Historic Site
Fort Smith National Historic Site
Episode: The Roots of Ozark Witchcraft with Justin Minor - Champ Herren
Todd Wilkinson
Scholar, master canoer, and Assistant Superintendent of Park at Montauk, Missouri.
Montauk State Park
Episode: Haint Neither - Champ Herren and Todd Wilkinson
Dan Wehmer
Editor of the Webster County Citizen
Webster County Citizen
Episode: Disappearance at Dogwood –An Ozarks Cold Case Solved!

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Champ Herren
Host of Wild N' Woolly Ozarks; guides conversations on Ozarks history, folklore, and culture.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Enjoyed outside of the Ozarks, too!

    Champ does a great job sharing stories and history of the Ozarks. While I don’t live in the area, it is not too far from me. But I look forward to each episode and what Champ has for us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarbCal
    United States3 months ago
  • Champion of the Ozarks

    What an absolute testament to the character of the Ozarks wrapped within a great podcast. I appreciate your passion and grit in getting these episodes out. Way to champion the Ozarks and all that she envelopes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBigfoot78
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Storytelling!

    Champ has great storytelling and I love the subject matter to discuss!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerald_944
    United Statesa year ago

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The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion! -with Lin Waterhouse -Ep. 13
Q: What were some of the theories surrounding the cause of the explosion?
There were several theories, including speculation about the gas leaks and potentially implicated parties, but ultimately the true cause was never conclusively determined.
The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion! -with Lin Waterhouse -Ep. 13
Q: What was the impact of the explosion on the West Plains community?
The explosion rocked the community, leading to a grief-stricken atmosphere and a lasting trauma, with many families unable to grieve properly due to prevailing beliefs that deemed the victims deserving of their fate.
The West Plains Dance Hall Explosion! -with Lin Waterhouse -Ep. 13
Q: Can you take us through the background of Bond Hall and the night of the explosion?
Bond Hall was a popular venue in West Plains hosting regular dances. On the fateful night, about 60 young people gathered for the first dance after Lent, when a massive explosion occurred at 11:05 PM.
The Ghosts of Hollister with Joshua Heston - Champ Herren
Q: Have any guests had any experiences, or is there any kind of just lore about the place and the little girl?
There is a lot. A lot of it does center around the third floor.
The Ghosts of Hollister with Joshua Heston - Champ Herren
Q: Josh, why don't you give us kind of an overview of The Ghosts of Hollister? How many are there? Are there a lot?
Oh, I think there are a lot. I would consider the Old English Inn to be one of the most haunted hotels, certainly in the Ozarks.

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A history- and lore-forward show focused on the Ozarks, blending local archives, folklore, ghost stories, and true-crime elements with a storyteller-host guiding conversations with historians, archaeologists, authors, and local experts. Topics span Civil War era lore, notable regional tragedies, ghost legends, witchcraft and folk practices, buried treasure myths, and modern investigations, all rooted in vivid storytelling and community memory. It stands out for its hands-on, local-history approach, colorful personalities, and willingness to tackle both serious history and eerie folklore with a personable, down-to-earth tone that makes Ozarks culture approachable for both regional listeners and curious outsiders.

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1. Richard Crabtree
2. Lin Waterhouse
3. Joshua Heston
4. Tammy Morton
5. Angel Wolf
6. Amber Vance
7. Justin Minor
8. Todd Wilkinson

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