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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026

The Woman-Hating Hermit of Kentucky

from Stories of Appalachia

Roger Tandy Quisenberry had every advantage in life: wealth, education, and opportunity, but chose a path few could understand. From the California Gold Rush to a dangerous expedition in Nicaragua, his early years were filled with adventure. But when he returned home to Kentucky, something had changed. He withdrew from everybody, lived alone in a crude cabin, and became known for his extreme isolation and strange behavior.   Today we tell the story of Tandy Quisenberry, the woman hating hermit of Kentucky, another one of the Stories of Appalachia. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a comment on your favorite podcast app, we’d appreciate it. Also consider becoming a supporter of the podcast at spreaker.com.  You’ll have access to an ad-free feed of the Stories podcast plus extra unreleased episodes! Thanks for listening.

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