Episodes
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The Dog Fought Rescue, the Blazer Sank, and the Police Walked Away | Episode 194
A group of friends tried to rescue a dog that wanted absolutely nothing to do with them. In Arkansas, reports of Bigfoot sent armed men into the woods. And at 2 A.M., a hotel guest heard something next door that made him call the police. Those are just a few of the stories in Episode 194 of the...
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He Yelled 'Save Yourself,' We Got Lost in Texas, and the Barbecue Vanished | Episode 193
In Episode 193 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we're joined by champion turkey caller Mitchell Johnston for another round of true Southern storytelling. From a Texas hunting trip where nearly everything went wrong to a fishing trip nobody will ever forget, these stories just keep getting better....
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A Bear Charged, a Deer Had No Bullet Hole, and a Boat Exploded | Episode 192
A preacher loses his footing on the church steps in front of his congregation. An elk-hunting guide faces a charging bear. And a man turns the key on a boat even though someone can still smell gasoline. In Episode 192 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, three groups of Southern storytellers join us at...
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A Stranger in the Woods, a Boy in Barbed Wire & a 17-Hour Flight | Episode 191
When Coty heard his truck alarm deep in the woods, he ran up the hill and found a stranger inside his truck wearing his yellow rain suit. In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we talk through that unbelievable story, plus a near-drowning at the beach, a Make-A-Wish trip that turned into…
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Nick Saban, a Serial Killer & the Night I Met Cher Twice | Episode 190
Andy Andrews and two buddies caught 2,000 pounds of shrimp in one night. They thought they had figured out how to get rich. Two days later, what they were doing was illegal. And somehow, that is only one of the stories in Episode 190. Andy joins Phillip and Walt at Lackluster Cabin for stories...
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Our Fake Bigfoot Had to Run for His Life—For Real | Episode 189
They had one simple goal: create a believable Bigfoot sighting in rural Alabama and get people talking. The plan worked—possibly a little too well. From a fake Bigfoot standing beside a backroad to an encounter with an emu, church situations nobody quite knew how to handle, and some…
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Let’s Make Some New Mistakes | Episode 188
A horse gets hauled home standing in the back of a pickup, a tiny grocery store somehow goes through 72 employees, and one family has enough stories involving burned houses, broken windows, BB guns, school paddlings, and questionable decisions to last a lifetime. And somehow, every story seems to...
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A Deer Stand on Her Head, Firecrackers in His Pocket & One Very Bad Airbnb | Episode 187
A deer stand winds up on somebody’s head, firecrackers get lit in the worst possible place, a “great deal” on a Gatlinburg Airbnb keeps getting worse, and a Louisiana couple brings the kind of stories that never seem to end where you think they will. Frederick and Amy also eventually reveal what...
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Do These Razorback Folks Know How to Tell a Story? | Episode 186
What happens when Arkansas storytellers get together and start swapping stories? You hear about a man who unknowingly gives Sam Walton his opinion of a brand-new warehouse, a rattlesnake that winds up where no sane person would want one, a 17-point buck nobody believes exists, and a man who goes...
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How Do You Explain Something That Looks This Bad? | Episode 185
Some warnings are apparently for other people. This week, a wheelchair ramp falls into the water before somebody is told to hit the gas, two hunters have a deer come looking for them before they ever make it to the woods, and a red-flag beach trip turns into a whole lot more adventure than…
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At What Point Do You Just Go Home? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 184
Stephen and TB join us for stories about runaway Rangers, game wardens, accidental gun discharges, golf-course confidence, snakes, family, growing up Southern, and some expensive lessons learned the hard way. Later, TB shares how doing the right things for the wrong reason forced him to examine…
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He Went to Sleep at Home. He Woke Up in a Cotton Field | Southern Storytelling | Episode 183
Episode 183 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast is where David, Robin, and Grunt bring another round of true Southern stories involving childhood trouble, hunting, marriage, law enforcement, near disasters, and memories from growing up in Mississippi. We also get an update from Robin, settle the “best...
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They Denied Having a Gun. But 4K Don’t Lie | Southern Storytelling | Episode 182
Episode 182 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast is packed with deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing with Bill Dance, childhood chaos, bad decisions, and stories that got completely out of hand. Macy and Slade also share how they met through turkey hunting before the conversation turns to identity,...
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They Filled a Washing Machine With Tannerite | Southern Storytelling | Episode 181
Episode 181 also includes an unnecessary hospital shaving, disturbing questions from a child, boat rescues, raw milk, workplace pranks, and Josh’s honest story of salvation and surviving cancer. The episode closes with Philippians 4:1–3 and a conversation about admitting when we are wrong,...
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The Most Dangerous Words You Can Say: “I Got This” | Southern Storytelling | Episode 180
In Episode 180 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, Isaac and Josh share true Southern hunting disasters, deer stories, baseball coaching chaos, a brutal Bible-study prank, and some of the worst “I got this” decisions ever made. We also settle the Little Debbie bracket before Isaac shares the moment…
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How Did They Survive a 35,000° Blast and a Hoof to the Head? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 179
Ford survived a massive arc flash that blasted him off a transformer. His father, Johnny, was knocked unconscious by a rodeo horse whose hoof landed only inches from his skull. In Episode 179 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, this father-and-son duo shares how both accidents happened, what their...
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26 Kids Got Paddled—and That Was Just the Beginning | Southern Storytelling | Episode 178
One spark plug got 26 kids paddled—and somehow that was only the beginning. Jonathan and Jeremy join Phillip and Shane for bucking-horse chaos, school-bus fights, dangerous childhood bets, trucking mistakes, old-school discipline, and a heated gas-station snack bracket. Then the conversation…
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The Childhood Stories That Would Get Somebody Arrested Today | Southern Storytelling | Episode 177
What if you prayed the prayer—but nothing changed? In Hayden Alabama Podcast Episode 177, Chris shares his Christian testimony and the difference between believing in Jesus and following Him, with a practical discussion of salvation, repentance, discipleship, spiritual growth, and Philippians...
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What Do You Say When a Man Opens a Switchblade? | Southern Storytelling | Episode 176
In this episode, Brother Van and Brother Vann share unforgettable stories of violent men, broken families, dangerous confrontations, deep regret, and lives that nobody expected to turn around. From an alcoholic father who became a faithful deacon to a man with a switchblade who later became a...
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He Was Already Hurt Before the Whippin’ Started | Southern Storytelling | Episode 175
He built the music career he had always wanted—but beneath the success, something was still missing. Wes shares the moment he realized that changing his behavior was not the same as surrendering the one thing he refused to release. What happened next forced him to choose between the life he had...
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The Dog Saw What Came Over the Hill… and Refused to Chase It | Storytelling | Episode 174
Most people live on one side of a dangerous question: either “I’m good enough” or “I’m too far gone.” In this episode, the stories start wild — hunting, fishing, holler life, close calls, and a whole lot of laughter — but they eventually lead to the question underneath all of it. What if the…
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He Went to Bible College to Stay Out of Jail | Southern Storytelling | Episode 173
Lee McBride has told plenty of hilarious Southern stories, but this one takes a turn nobody saw coming. Before the laughs, the hunting stories, the dog stories, and the wild outdoor memories, there was a season when he was just trying to keep his life from falling apart. In this episode of the...
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When Old-School Baptist Preachers Tell The Truth | Southern Storytelling | Episode 172
In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we sit down with two Baptist preachers who have lived enough life, seen enough trouble, and heard enough church stories to keep you laughing for a long time. From old-school discipline and childhood trouble to fishing stories, family memories…
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Kidnapped by an AWOL Navy SEAL Fugitive… Then He Couldn’t See Me | Southern Storytelling | Ep. 171
A normal grocery run turned into a nightmare when an AWOL Navy SEAL fugitive forced him into a car at gunpoint. For hours, he was missing while his family feared the worst, law enforcement and the FBI were piecing the case together, and the man holding him hostage was already wanted for violent...
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He Was Baptized Twice… But The Pastor Said He Was Lost | Southern Storytelling | Episode 170
Rick Burgess joins the Hayden Alabama Podcast for a conversation full of Southern stories, childhood trouble, hunting memories, brother fights, and the kind of testimony that stops the room. What starts with hilarious old-school stories about brush fires, coon hunting, and growing up in Alabama...
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He Thought He Shot a Buck… It Was My Dad | Southern Storytelling | Episode 169
A 12-year-old boy went hunting with his dad in the snowy woods of Pennsylvania. A shot rang out near his dad’s tree, and at first, everyone thought his dad had gotten a buck. What happened next became a hunting accident that changed his family, his faith, and the direction of his life forever. In...
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We’re Both Dead If You Don’t Keep Moving | Southern Storytelling | Episode 168
This was supposed to be a normal hunting trip in the mountains… but it turned into one of the most stressful situations we’ve ever been in. From losing gear on the highway to a mule falling off a mountain, everything started going wrong fast. And just when we thought it couldn’t get worse—we…
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We Almost Shot Someone… And That Wasn’t the Worst Part | Southern Storytelling | Episode 167
From a man hanging off a 5-story balcony… to a near hunting accident… to stories that honestly sound made up but aren’t—this episode is packed with real moments, real tension, and a reminder that sometimes it only takes one decision for everything to change. If you enjoy hunting stories, outdoor...
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We Thought It Was a Bigfoot Story… Then This Happened | Southern Storytelling | Episode 166
A wild night in the woods turned into something none of us expected. What started as a Bigfoot story quickly became something much deeper. Real stories, real moments, and a reminder that sometimes the unexplainable points to something bigger. Hit that subscribe button and join us every Tuesday...
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I Forgot to Order Food for My Pregnant Wife | Southern Storytelling | Episode 165
What happens when a 10-year-old sneaks a penguin out of the aquarium in his backpack? This week, we’re diving into stories that sound like fever dreams but are 100% true. From the chaos of "Cosmic Baseball" (think baseball meets a neon rave) to a father-son "bomb squad" moment involving a potato,...
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Growing Up Southern: Lawnmower DUIs, Tough Love, & The Holy Spirit | Storytelling | Episode 164
Join us for a wild ride through Southern life in Episode 164 as we share unbelievable stories ranging from the legendary "Lawnmower DUI" to the chaos of growing up with metal baseball bats. We explore the balance of tough family love and the hilarious, unscripted moments that define a Southern...
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Snake Pranks, Escaping Mules, & Homemade Death traps | Southern Storytelling | Episode 163
In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we dive into a collection of wild Southern stories involving escaping mules, legendary snake pranks, and the "homemade death traps" of early hunting days . From a briefcase prank that sent a car into a ditch to a harrowing 30-foot fall from a tree...
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Zombie Squirrels, Yellow Jackets, & Decoy Deer | Southern Storytelling | Episode 162
This might be the closest call we’ve ever talked about on the Hayden Alabama Podcast. In Episode 162, we’re digging into a story that almost ended in disaster. It involves a 15-year-old, a Game Warden’s county-line trap, and a split second where a rifle actually went off while someone was holding...
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My 3-Year-Old Climbed a 24ft Ladder in Crocs... | Episode 161
Is this the most terrifying (and funniest) Southern story ever told? We’re not sure how a 3-year-old in Crocs, a Nerf football, and a fireworks disaster all connected in a single episode, but that's what happens on the Hayden Alabama Podcast. In this new episode of Episode 161, your favorite...
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I Slipped Up on a Sleeping Deer – Navy SEAL’s Craziest Animal Encounter & More | Episode 160
Former Navy SEAL and current Blount County Deputy Jared Hudson joins the show to share the hilarious story of how his elite skills failed him against a sleeping 10-point buck. Beyond the laughs, Jared opens up about his transition from Tier 1 operator to local law enforcement and the sobering...
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What Most People Don't Know About Growing Up in the 1940s | Southern Storytelling | Episode 159
Uncle Terry returns to share what life was really like growing up in rural Alabama during the 1940s. From walking miles for milk to narrow escapes in 1960s Chicago, these are the authentic stories the history books often leave out. Sit back and listen to a master storyteller bridge the gap…
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Hard Lessons and Bad Deviled Eggs: You Can't Make These Stories Up | Episode 158
In Episode 158 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary storytellers from Cheatham County, Tennessee. This isn't just a trip down memory lane; it’s a masterclass in how the "Old Guard" survived a world that would be illegal today. From logging accidents that required 80…
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Why Most People Never Find The Truth | Southern Storytelling | Episode 157
Sometimes the truth is hidden in the places we least want to look—like a tense encounter in a prison cafeteria or the realization that we’ve been living in someone else’s shadow. In this episode, we explore why most people walk away right before they find what they’re searching for. From humorous...
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We Almost Ended The Show Today… (It Was Our Fault) | Storytelling | Episode 156
In this high-stakes episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we share the chaotic "close call" when a driverless F-250 nearly took out our building. We dive into some of our most embarrassing personal "tell-alls," from health scares caused by space heaters to the intense emotional roller coaster of…
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Church Potlucks, Buffalo Charges, and First Pitch Fails: Southern Storytellers Return | Episode 155
From debating the ultimate Church Potluck bracket to standing in the famous circle at the Opry, this episode covers it all. Dylan and Shelby catch us up on a year of incredible opportunities and hilarious mishaps. Join us for a session of Southern storytelling that proves sometimes the most...
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30 Stitches, Logging Wrecks, & A 96-Year-Old Mower: True Southern Stories | Episode 154
In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, we sit down with Ricky and Laura to explore a lifetime of grit, faith, and remarkable Southern heritage. From hair-raising accounts of survival in the logging woods to the heartwarming legacy of a 96-year-old matriarch who never slowed down, these...
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Blizzards, Rattlesnakes, and Near-Death Misses: Our Wildest Oklahoma Stories | Episode 153
We’ve traveled from Hayden, Alabama, to the rugged terrain of Weatherford, Oklahoma, for a week of unforgettable hunting and even wilder storytelling. In this episode, our guests recount a series of near-disasters that prove just how unpredictable life in the outdoors can be. From surviving a...
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He Kept Getting Away With It… Until He Didn’t | Episode 152
What happens when you ignore every red flag because you’ve never actually had to face the consequences? In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, the crew travels through the wild landscape of East Texas storytelling—from the bizarre "Raccoon-a-Roni" recipe to the high school prank that went...
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We Charged a 400lb Bear With Sticks… | Episode 151
Experience the thrill of a journey that spans from the heart of the Deep South to the rugged landscapes of the Middle East. Join a crew of seasoned explorers as they translate decades of global adventure into a narrative that tests the limits of the great outdoors. This episode offers more than...
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We Didn’t Plan This… But God Did | Episode 150
In this milestone 150th episode of the Hayden, Alabama Podcast, we dive deep into the personal journeys and unexpected turning points that shaped our lives and our faith. From answering a sudden call to ministry to reflecting on the "writing stories" you’ve shared with us, we explore how the most...
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The Chicken That Lived 18 Months WITHOUT A HEAD | Episode 149
Did a chicken really survive for 18 months without a head? Southern legend @cookingwithbrendagantt897 and @ShepherdingOutdoors join the show to discuss one of the most gruesome and impossible true stories from the 1800s. In this episode: - The Headless Wonder: The survival of Mike the Chicken. -...
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The Airplane Hit Turbulence… and the Bathroom Door Flew Open | Episode 148
In this episode of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, four Southern storytellers share true stories involving air travel, split-second decisions, and moments that went wrong fast. What starts as normal situations quickly turn awkward, public, and unforgettable. Every story escalates — and none of them…
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Don't Fall For It: We Lived to Tell BUT You May Not | Episode 147
Get ready for some true stories about the moments where everything falls apart. Some deal with literal falls and some in the metaphorical sense. We hope Episode 147 beings you plenty of laughs, joy, and encouragement from the Word of God. Get Some HAP Gear!:...
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Granny In A Rug: The Wildest Border Crossing Story Ever | Episode 146
In this episode, we have a wild true tale of a funeral road trip that went completely off the rails! Hear the family secret of how they packed up their beloved Granny in a rug and strapped her to the roof of the station wagon before attempting a border crossing. Plus, stick around for another...
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Survival Tips: From Budget Motels To The Wild Outdoors | Episode 145
This episode is packed with survival tips learned the hard way—from the grim reality of budget motels to the immediate dangers of the wild outdoors. Hear the shocking, true story of what one host found hiding in his clothing that led to an unexpected room upgrade. Then, prepare for a…
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