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Stories of Appalachia

Stories of Appalachia

By: Steve Gilly Rod Mullins
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 Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.

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Episodes
  • A Christmas Morning Disaster: The 1882 Millboro, Virginia Train Wreck

    A Christmas Morning Disaster: The 1882 Millboro, Virginia Train Wreck
    Dec 20 2025
    This week Steve and Rod tell the story of a Christmas morning that ended in heartbreak instead of celebration.

    In 1882, a passenger train and a freight engine collided near Millboro, Virginia, killing six crewmen and scalding the lone surviving passenger. How this tragedy occurred, the story of the men who paid the price along with that of the injured passenger, is another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

    If you enjoy our stories, be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode. You’ll find us on your favorite podcast app.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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    12 mins
  • The Long-Haired Red-Bearded Beast of Georgia: John Pemberton Gatewood

    The Long-Haired Red-Bearded Beast of Georgia: John Pemberton Gatewood
    Dec 13 2025
    John Pemberton Gatewood was a notorious Confederate bushwhacker/guerrilla leader.

    Born in Fentress County, Tennessee, in 1844, Gatewood's life took a dark turn after a Union attack on his family led him to abandon the Confederate army and become a guerrilla fighter. Leading his own unit in north Georgia and known as the long-haired, red-bearded beast, Gatewood was driven by his thirst for revenge after the brutal assault on his family.

    John Pemberton Gatewood, a figure whose story is another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

    If you like our stories, be sure to subscribe the the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of them.

    Thanks for listening!
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    22 mins
  • Moonshine, Murder, and Legend: The Story of Lewis Redmond

    Moonshine, Murder, and Legend: The Story of Lewis Redmond
    Dec 6 2025
    Major Lewis Redmond’s story sounds like it comes from a 19th century dime novel. He was a Carolina moonshiner, an outlaw and, thanks to actually being in some of those dime novels after the Civil War, a folk hero.

    His killing of a U. S. Marshal led to a life on the run across North and South Carolina, making Redmond a legend. Today we tell his story.

    Be sure to follow the Stories of Appalachia podcast on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a tale from the mountains.
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    18 mins
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