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A long-forgotten Black abolitionist who liberated captive workers by the wagonload, brilliantly satirized slaveholders, and gave the underground railroad its name.

Forever On My Mind is a music history podcast recorded, edited, and hosted by Shane Louis. New episodes released on Fridays.Originally as a 5 episode series, Forever On My Mind started as my senior undergraduate thesis (or Independent Study / I.S.) at the College of Wooster. I majored in History with a minor in Education, and decided to do my final senior thesis on my favorite genre of music: the blues. With the help and encouragement of the History Department of the College of Wooster, I was able to create 5 episodes outlining my historical argument. I explored the songwriting of blues ...

On Top of the World is a music history podcast hosted by Shane Louis. New episodes release on Friday. Originally as a 5 episode series, On Top of the World started as my senior undergraduate thesis (or Independent Study / I.S.) at the College of Wooster under the title Forever On My Mind. I majored in History with a minor in Education, and decided to do my final senior thesis on my favorite genre of music: the blues. With the help and encouragement of the History Department of the College of Wooster, I was able to create 5 episodes outlining my historical argument. I explored the songwriting ...