83: American Folklore: Fact vs. Folktion

from Oddball History · host Jimmy Nelson, Scott Crisp

Two comedians/poorly researched historians dive into American folk heroes and the very real people behind the tall tales. Chapters (00:00) Intro (03:05) Top Comments (18:55) Johnny Appleseed/John Chapman (27:31) Paul Bunyan/Fabian "Joe" Fournier (38:43) John Henry/Much smaller John Henry (45:07) Comedy shows and chit chat

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