The Anytown, USA Podcast
1) 37. The Republic of What? Windsor, VT
Hey, it turns out that Vermont really WAS a Republic! But man, did they mess up when it came to its original name. That and more in our exploration of Windsor, VT>
2) 36. Smyrna Delaware-- Prison Riots and Baked Slop
We check out Smyrna, Delaware, the site of the last legal hanging in the United States... in 1996. Also, prison riots and Amish markets.
3) 35. Honolulu and the Massie Affair
On September 12, 1931, Thalia Massie stormed out of a Navy dance in Waikiki and set off a chain of events that would a man dead, captivate Americans on the mainland and change the political face of Ha...Show More
4) 34. The Slave Revolt of 1733--The Virgin Islands
In 1733, Akwamu slaves rebelled against their Danish masters and took the island of St. John by force. But why did their rebellion ultimately fail?
5) 33. Ranald MacDonald and the Opening of Japan; Ferry County, Washington
As a young boy, Chinook tribal member Ranald MacDonald had dreamed of exploring Japan. The only problem was that the country had been closed to foreigners for 200 years and was known to execute any wh...Show More
6) 32. Iceboxes and Mormon Kingdoms: Emmet County, MI
James Jesse Strang had a vision. It involved an island in the middle of Lake Michigan and an angelic decree that he was destined to be its king.
7) Hatchets and Archie Comics: Haverhill, MASS
Haverhill, Massachusetts has such a rich recorded history that we had a bit of trouble finding one thing to focus on. But Hannah Duston made the cut.
8) Cedar Crest, New Mexico
In this Anytown, USA/City on the Edge mashup, your hosts Ty Bannerman, Courtney FitzGerald and Mike Smith take a look at Cedar Crest, New Mexico, and the peculiar man who founded it.
9) The Long Strange Life of Dippy the Dinosaur- Carbon County, Wyoming
There's a good chance that the first dinosaur you ever saw was a "Dippy." Where did it come from? How did it wind up in dozens of museums across the world? Why did it get such a stupid name? Find out ...Show More
10) One man's wasteland. Cecil Garland and Juab County, Utah.
When the US Air Force was looking for empty land on which to build a massive MX missile base, Juab County, Utah, seemed like a no-brainer. After all, only 10,000 people lived there. Unfortunately for ...Show More