The podcast episode features guest James Matthew Owen, a conversation about his book, The Wicked Among Us. The episode delves into the intriguing and tragic story of Roland Comstock, his eccentricities, and the circumstances surrounding his murder.

Takeaways

• The intriguing and tragic story of Roland Comstock
• Writing process and craft
• Importance of a clear ending
• Value of reading more than writing
• Upcoming book signings
• Release of the audio version

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Wild and Woolly Ozarks
• 05:17 Guest Introduction: James Matthew Owen
• 11:20 Roland Comstock's Book Collection and House
• 41:08 Details of the Murder and the Gun
• 49:03 The Grand Jury's Decision
• 59:20 Writing Process and Craft
• 01:12:33 Book Signings and Audio Version

The Wicked Among Us

The conversation delves into the rich history and folklore of the Ozarks, exploring the origins of Silver Dollar City and the evolution of the theme park. It also highlights the lost rides and attractions of Silver Dollar City, providing insights into their significance and impact on visitors. The conversation delves into the evolution of Silver Dollar City, its impact on the Ozarks, the history of the 'Fire in the Hole' ride, accidents and safety at the park, legends and ghost stories, and the growth and attendance at Silver Dollar City.

Takeaways

• Ozark history and folklore
• Evolution of Silver Dollar City
• Lost rides and attractions Silver Dollar City's growth and evolution
• The success of Silver Dollar City and its impact on the Ozarks

Chapters

• 00:00 Lost Rides and Attractions of Silver Dollar City
• 01:18:06 Growth and Attendance at Silver Dollar City

Ep. #7 Hain’t Neither! Our Halloween Kickoff Episode! Join us as we visit with Ozark Storyteller and all around good feller Todd Wilkinson. He gives us the skinny about some Ozark ghost stories that never happened and a few that just might’ve. #springfield #crane #albinofarm #hatchetmanbridge #winokalodge

Gather up the kids and the old folks, shut down the contraptions and dim the lights, put away your pocket size magic lantern shows, close your eyes and listen. Its time to strike off on the paths less traveled

Here we experience stories from the hills and hollers, the river banks and the brush, its time to venture into the Wild and Woolly Ozarks, I'm your native guide and host Champ Herren.

Gentle-people it's good to be with you again, October is finally upon us,

The days are shorter and the shadows loom longer, the trees are turning.

October my friends beautiful bounteous October in all of her glory!

That's what I'm speaking of.

October means Halloween! We have announcements about Halloween at the end of the program.

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Today’s guest is a man I’ve known for a long time in fact, we started telling stories close to thirty years ago, Ozark stories,

Fall is upon us and October will soon be here! Its time to get a little spooky with the podcast. We have planned some fun topics and amazing guests who will join us at the WWO.

I believe we are doing a ghost walk on Halloween night,

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end me your thoughts, I hope todays episode primes the pump so to speak.