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  • Episode 114: Gary Groman, the Ole Seagull, talks TIFs, tiffs, and tales of Branson's history

    Episode 114: Gary Groman, the Ole Seagull, talks TIFs, tiffs, and tales of Branson's history
    2026/03/25

    Gary Groman has written under the pen name of the Ole Seagull for over thirty years in Branson newspapers. During that time, Gary has seen leadership come and go and witnessed great change over more than three decades in the area. Join the Chronicles for our in-depth interview with Gary for his insights into Branson's political machinery and his recommendations for the future of Branson.


    Brush Arbor Ghosts, Part One

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    57 分
  • Episode 113: What do Marshfield, John Boy Walton, and the U.S. Presidency Have in Common? Nicholas Inman and the Cherry Blossom Festival!

    Episode 113: What do Marshfield, John Boy Walton, and the U.S. Presidency Have in Common? Nicholas Inman and the Cherry Blossom Festival!
    2026/03/18

    Reverend Nicholas Inman is a force in his community of Marshfield, Missouri. He is not only the Executive Director of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum in Mansfield, but for over twenty years, he has led the production of the Cherry Blossom Festival. Nicholas and his team bring celebrities, historical figures, and descendants of Presidents together in the only celebration of its kind in the Ozarks and perhaps in the country. If you want to see what's possible in your community, give this episode a listen! The Chronicles is proud to bring you Nicholas, his story and vision!


    For more information, click here: Cherry Blossom Festival, April 23-26

    Read more of Pursuing Daisy Garfield

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    1 時間 5 分
  • Episode 112: The Incredible Talents of Abbey Waterworth: Singer, Songwriter, Artist, and Spinner of Rabbit Fur!

    Episode 112: The Incredible Talents of Abbey Waterworth: Singer, Songwriter, Artist, and Spinner of Rabbit Fur!
    2026/03/11

    Abbey Waterworth is an Ozarks original. From her incredible vocal talents and guitar work to shaving Wilford Brimley, her rabbit, and spinning his fur into yarn, Abbey infuses all her art with a passion for the traditions and culture of the Ozarks. Abbey is also an artist, and she has begun creating prints of Ozarks turtles, birds, and mushrooms. We know you'll enjoy meeting Abbey on yet another special episode of the Chronicles. To learn more about Abbey click the link below!


    Abbey Waterworth

    And listen to Abbey on Spotify!

    Otis Bulfinch's Ozarks Tales



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    1 時間 6 分
  • Episode 111: More Tales from Booger County about Sheriff Ralph Baker

    Episode 111: More Tales from Booger County about Sheriff Ralph Baker
    2026/03/04

    Our two part series with Jason Harmon about his book, When Money Grew on Trees: The True Tale of a Marijuana Moonshiner and the Outlaw Sheriff of Madison County, turned out to be one of our most popular yet, and a major reason was the outlaw sheriff himself, Ralph Baker. Baker served Madison County for over 20 years, keeping the law, bending the law, and, according to the legends, breaking the law. When James Bowen, currently of Lincoln, Nebraska, heard the series, he called Curtis and said that he was a boy in Madison County, and that his father and Baker were buddies. James asked if would we be interested in more Baker stories, and our answer was an enthusiastic, "Yes!" You'll want to follow up on the exploits of Sheriff Ralph Baker in this special addendum that has more twists than a Twizzler!


    To explore Ozarks Folktales & Legends click here: otisbulfinch.com

    To receive a free copy of When Money Grew on Trees from Jason Harmon, go to patreon.com/whenmoneygrewontrees



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    48 分
  • Episode 110: Brighten your day with D.A. Calloway, the legendary entertainer from Silver Dollar City!

    Episode 110: Brighten your day with D.A. Calloway, the legendary entertainer from Silver Dollar City!
    2026/02/25
    The one and only D.A. Calloway has entertained a generation of visitors to Silver Dollar City. With talent, good humor, and happy enthusiasm, D.A. plays the piano as if it were intended for joy. Join the Chronicles in this celebration of ragtime music, old time jazz, and a life given over to making people happier than they were before they sat down to listen.

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    1 時間
  • Episode 109: Dr. Joanna Dee Das discusses her book: Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag

    Episode 109: Dr. Joanna Dee Das discusses her book: Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag
    2026/02/18
    Dr. Joanna Dee Das is associate professor of dance at Washington University, and she seems to have talked with everyone who's anyone in Branson. The result is her new book, Branson: Faith, Family, and Flag. Enlightening, entertaining, and sometimes controversial, Joanna's book surveys Branson's music history from the early days of Shad Heller and the Toby Show to the virtuosity of contemporary groups like the Haygoods. Joanna credits Branson for preserving the musical variety show and for experimenting with immersive theater years before it became popular to do so.

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    59 分
  • Episode 108: Travis Holt tells more wild stories of the Ozarks!

    Episode 108: Travis Holt tells more wild stories of the Ozarks!
    2026/02/11
    Travis Holt, historian, author, and storyteller extraordinaire, takes us to the wild and woolly hills of Newton County, Arkansas. With an unforgettable cast of characters from Aunt Vestie to Cousin Leon, Travis peels back the curtain on bootleggers, moonshiners, and Saturday night fighters. Join the Chronicles for another great episode with Travis!

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    55 分
  • Episode 107: Tom Kersen, author of Where the Misfits Fit, talks Ozarks oddities, quiddities, and quirks!

    Episode 107: Tom Kersen, author of Where the Misfits Fit, talks Ozarks oddities, quiddities, and quirks!
    2026/02/04
    Dr. Tom Kersen, associate professor of sociology at Jackson State University, came to the Ozarks in the '70s as the teenage son of Back-to-the-Landers. His experience was often grinding and sometimes grueling, but he became fascinated by the characters and quirks of folks coming to the Ozarks. Out of that fascination came his new book, Where the Misfits Fit; part sociological study and part memoir, Tom tells a story as wild as the people in it. Join the Chronicles for a memorable ride through the oddities, quiddities, and quirks of the Ozarks.

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    1 時間