The Pine Grove Briar

On October 8th, 2009, the Jamison family—Bobby, Sherilynn, and their six-year-old daughter Madyson—drove into a remote area of Oklahoma.They never came back.Days later, their truck was found abandoned.Inside, investigators discovered something that made the case even more unsettling.Their phones were still there. Their wallets were still there. Their dog was still alive.And $32,000 in cash…was left behind.The last known footage of the family shows them outside their home, moving slowly… back and forth… loading and unloading their truck for nearly an hour.Not speaking.Not rushing.Just… moving.As if something wasn’t right.Years later, their remains were found not far from where the truck had been.Which raises a question that still hasn’t been answered:Why would a family leave everything behind… and walk into the woods?In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the Jamison Family Mystery—a case filled with contradictions, unanswered questions, and a quiet sense that something was wrong long before they disappeared.💰 Support the show If you enjoy what I’m building and want to help keep it going, you can support directly here: 👉 paypal.me/chrissewell623🛒 Support the show and our sponsors:QuikCamo – 3D Leafy Camo Suits, Hats & Gloves 💰 25% OFF with code PGBPROMO 👉 https://quikcamo.com/discount/PGBPROMOBear Knuckles – Premium Leather Work Gloves 💰 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO 👉 https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMOOld Glory – Music, Sports & Pop Culture Merch 💰 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO 👉 https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMOIf this episode stayed with you, follow the show and leave a review—it helps more people discover The Pine Grove Briar.

On the night of December 30th, 2000, in Setagaya, Tokyo, a family of four was murdered inside their home.What followed is one of the most baffling and unsettling investigations in modern criminal history.Because the killer didn’t flee.He stayed.For hours, he moved through the Miyazawa home—eating food from the kitchen, using the bathroom, accessing the family computer, and even tending to his own injuries.He left behind fingerprints. DNA. Clothing. A bag containing sand traced to the Mojave Desert in the United States.Investigators later determined his genetic profile may have included ancestry linked to regions near the Adriatic Sea.The weapon used in the attack broke during the struggle, forcing him to retrieve another knife from inside the home.By the time he finally left…He had left behind everything— except his identity.More than two decades later, the case remains unsolved.Each year, investigators publicly apologize for the lack of answers. Each year, a reward of 2 million yen is offered for information.And still…No one has been identified.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the Setagaya Family Murders—sometimes referred to as the “Goldilocks Murders”—a case defined not only by violence, but by what came after.🛒 Support the show and our sponsors:QuikCamo – 3D Leafy Camo Suits, Hats & Gloves 25% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://quikcamo.com/discount/PGBPROMOBear Knuckles – Premium Leather Work Gloves 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMOOld Glory – Music, Sports & Pop Culture Merch 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMOIf this episode stayed with you, follow the show and leave a review—it helps more people discover The Pine Grove Briar.

There are some stories that feel like they were always going to end one way.This is one of them.In 1910, in the mountains of Scott County, Tennessee, former sheriff Frank Hughett became a marked man. What started as law enforcement quickly turned into something more personal—something that wouldn’t be settled in a courtroom.He was shot in broad daylight. He survived.Days later, his whiskey was poisoned. He survived that too.Most men would have left.He didn’t.Frank Hughett stayed in the same mountains, around the same people, fully aware that whatever had started… wasn’t over.And on a quiet Sunday morning, while sweeping the steps of a railroad commissary, it finally caught up with him.But even that isn’t where this story ends.Twenty years later, his son—following in his footsteps as a lawman—would meet a strikingly similar fate.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we explore a story of duty, retaliation, and the kind of consequences that don’t fade with time… they echo.🎧 The Pine Grove Briar is a single-host podcast telling true stories that feel like they’ve been sitting in the mountains… waiting to be heard.🛒 Support the show and our sponsors:QuikCamo – 3D Leafy Camo Suits, Hats & Gloves 25% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://quikcamo.com/discount/PGBPROMOBear Knuckles – Premium Leather Work Gloves 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMOOld Glory – Music, Sports & Pop Culture Merch 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMO📍 This episode is based on historical research compiled by Ben Garrett, editor of The Independent Herald and author of Murders in the Heartland.Additional thanks to Bob Strunk and Stephen West for pointing us toward this story.If this episode stayed with you, follow the show and leave a review—it helps more people discover The Pine Grove Briar.

On November 17th, 1978, four young employees reported for their shift at a Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana.They never made it home.At first, it looked like a simple robbery—an open cash register, missing money, and no immediate signs of violence. But what investigators did next would become one of the most controversial decisions in true crime history.Before it was even clear that anything more serious had occurred… The crime scene was cleaned.Three days later, the bodies of all four teenagers were discovered in a wooded area miles away.Nearly half a century later, the case remains unsolved.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we take a deep dive into the Burger Chef murders—reconstructing the timeline, examining the investigation, and exploring the theories that continue to haunt this case.Was it a robbery gone wrong? Was one of the victims targeted? Or did critical mistakes in the earliest hours cost investigators their only chance at solving it?This is a story about more than what happened that night.It’s about what may have been lost… before anyone realized it mattered.🎧 The Pine Grove Briar is a single-host true crime podcast exploring the cases that stay with you—the ones that don’t sit right, and the ones that refuse to be forgotten.🛒 Support the show and our sponsors:QuikCamo – 3D Leafy Camo Suits, Hats & Gloves Get 25% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://quikcamo.com/discount/PGBPROMOBear Knuckles – Premium Leather Work Gloves Get 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMOOld Glory – Music, Sports & Pop Culture Merch Get 15% OFF with code PGBPROMO https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMOIf this episode stayed with you, consider following the show and leaving a review—it helps more people discover The Pine Grove Briar.

In April of 2006, Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old Ohio State medical student, went out for a night in Columbus, Ohio. What should have been an ordinary evening would become one of the most baffling disappearances in modern true crime.Security cameras clearly captured Brian entering a crowded building late that night. Friends, staff, and dozens of patrons moved in and out of the area throughout the evening.But Brian Shaffer was never seen leaving.Despite extensive police investigations, searches, and years of speculation, no trace of Brian has ever been found. No confirmed sightings. No body. No clear explanation.How can someone enter a busy public place… and seemingly vanish without a trace?In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the timeline of that night, the surveillance footage investigators analyzed, the strange details that still trouble detectives, and the theories that continue to surround one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries in recent memory.More than eighteen years later, one question still lingers:What really happened to Brian Shaffer?Sponsors🛒 QuikCamo – 3D Leafy Camo Suits, Hat/Masks & Gloves 💰 Get 25% OFF | Promo Code: PGBPROMO https://quikcamo.com/discount/PGBPROMO🛒 Bear Knuckles – Best Leather Gloves Ever Made 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: PGBPROMO https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMO🛒 Old Glory – Iconic Music and Sports Fan Merch 💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: PGBPROMO https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMOI earn a commission when you use my links or promo codes, so if you purchase something, you’re helping support me and the show.Support the ShowIf you enjoy stories like this and want to help keep The Pine Grove Briar growing, you can support the show here:👉 paypal.me/chrissewell623Every contribution helps support research, production, and bringing more of these stories forward.

In February 1959, nine experienced hikers set out into the remote Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union. Led by Igor Dyatlov, the group was well trained and properly equipped for the harsh winter expedition ahead.They never made it home.Weeks later, search teams discovered their abandoned tent on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl — a mountain whose name loosely translates to Dead Mountain. The tent had been cut open from the inside, and footprints in the snow showed the hikers had fled into the night, many of them barefoot and without proper clothing.What followed only deepened the mystery.Some of the hikers died from hypothermia. Others suffered catastrophic internal injuries. One victim was found missing her tongue. Investigators were left with more questions than answers, and the official Soviet conclusion offered only a vague explanation: an “unknown compelling force.”More than sixty years later, the Dyatlov Pass Incident remains one of the most unsettling and debated mysteries in modern history.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the final expedition of Igor Dyatlov and his team, the strange discoveries made on that frozen mountainside, and the theories that continue to surround what may have happened that night.What could have driven nine experienced hikers to abandon their shelter and run into the freezing darkness?Sponsors🛒 Bear Knuckles – Best Leather Gloves Ever Made 💰 Get 15% OFF with promo code PGBPROMO https://buybearknuckles.com/discount/PGBPROMO🛒 Old Glory – Iconic Music & Sports Fan Merch 💰 Get 15% OFF with promo code PGBPROMO https://oldglory.com/discount/PGBPROMOI earn a small commission when you use my links or codes. If you make a purchase, you’re helping support me and the show.Support the ShowIf you enjoy stories that still don’t sit right and want to help keep The Pine Grove Briar growing, you can support the show below.👉 paypal.me/chrissewell623Every bit goes back into research, production, and bringing more of these stories forward.

On February 24, 1978, five young men left a college basketball game in Chico, California. They stopped at a convenience store, bought snacks, and began the drive home.They never made it.Days later, their car was found abandoned in the mountains of Plumas National Forest. It wasn’t wrecked. It wasn’t out of gas. There were no signs of a struggle.So why did they leave it?Months later, four of the five men would be found dead from exposure. One — Gary Mathias — has never been located. Inside a nearby Forest Service trailer, investigators discovered food, blankets, and supplies that could have sustained them. Much of it was untouched.The Yuba County Five remains one of the most baffling unsolved mysteries in modern American true crime history — a case defined not by violence, but by decisions that still don’t make sense.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the timeline, the abandoned car, the mountain trek, the trailer discovery, and the unanswered question that continues to haunt this case:Why did they leave the car?Pine Grove Briar is an independent show focused on cases that still don’t sit right. If you believe these stories deserve continued attention and careful research, you can support the show below. Every contribution goes directly back into research, production, and growing this work.Support the show:paypal.me/chrissewell623

In April 1981, three people were brutally murdered inside Cabin 28 at the Keddie Resort in Northern California. Three children slept in the next room and survived. By morning, a quiet mountain community was shaken — and a case that would haunt investigators for decades had begun.Sue Sharp, her son John Sharp, and family friend Dana Wingate were found bound and murdered inside the small cabin. Sue’s daughter, Tina Sharp, vanished that night and was later discovered miles away. Despite early suspects, reported confessions, missing evidence, and renewed investigative efforts years later, no one has ever been convicted.The Keddie Cabin Murders remain one of California’s most unsettling unsolved cases — marked by alleged investigative missteps, lost recordings, and lingering questions about whether the truth was mishandled from the start.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the timeline, the crime scene, the surviving children, the suspects, and the unanswered questions that still surround Cabin 28.What happened inside that small mountain cabin — and why has justice never come?Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

On February 2, 2008, a gunman walked into a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois. He wasn’t wearing a mask. He calmly ordered employees and a customer to the back room, bound them with duct tape, and opened fire. Five women were shot. Four were killed.Despite eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, a composite sketch, and DNA collected at the scene, the case remains unsolved.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we examine the timeline of the crime, the survivor’s account, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions that still linger more than a decade later.Who was the man who walked into that store in broad daylight? And how has he never been identified?This is one of the most haunting unsolved mass shootings in modern true crime history.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

In June 1992, Suzie Streeter (19), Stacy McCall (18), and Sherrill Levitt (47) vanished from a quiet home in Springfield, Missouri.No forced entry. No signs of a struggle. Three purses left behind.More than three decades later, the disappearance of the Springfield Three remains one of America’s most haunting unsolved cases.In this episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we walk through the final hours before they vanished, the evidence found inside the house, and the theories that still divide investigators and locals alike.Some mysteries don’t fade.They settle in.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

On Christmas Eve, 1945, the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia went up in flames.By morning, five children were gone.Officials ruled the case simple: the children perished in the fire.But no remains were ever conclusively identified.The phone line had been cut. The ladder was missing. The trucks wouldn’t start. Witnesses claimed to see the children alive in the days that followed. And the parents never stopped searching.In this episode of THE PINE GROVE BRIAR, we examine one of America’s most enduring mysteries — the disappearance of the Sodder children. Through period newspaper accounts, conflicting fire science, eyewitness claims, and decades of unanswered questions, this story refuses to settle into a single explanation.Did five children die in a tragic Christmas fire?Or did five children leave that house alive?Both arguments have evidence. Both arguments have weaknesses. And neither side has ever truly gone away.Sit with the contradictions. Look at the details. Then decide which version feels more believable.Because this case doesn’t end with certainty.It ends with a choice.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

On June 9th, 1912, the Moore family walked home from church in the quiet railroad town of Villisca, Iowa. Nothing seemed unusual. Neighbors waved. Oil lamps flickered. The children were laughing.By morning, eight people lay dead inside the house.Bludgeoned in their beds. The mirrors covered. The lamp chimneys removed. The axe left behind.In this episode, the Pine Grove Briar slows down the story of one of America’s most haunting unsolved murders. Not just the violence — but the stillness inside the house. The order. The strange details. The hurried investigation. The suspects who divided a town. And the trial that never delivered certainty.This isn’t a sensational retelling.It’s a careful walk through a house that never quite closed.Because sometimes the most unsettling crimes aren’t the loud ones.They’re the ones where no one remembers hearing a single scream.Listen slow.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

In the early 1920s, during the height of the Coal Wars in the Tug River Valley, a man tied to union activity was found dead near a rail line outside Matewan.The official ruling was simple: accident.He had fallen. The train hadn’t seen him. Case closed.But locals didn’t believe it.In this of the Pine Grove Briar, we return to coal country to examine one of the lesser-known deaths connected to the tensions surrounding Matewan. Through company control, private detectives, hurried verdicts, and the quiet power of silence in Appalachian towns, this story explores what happens when the same forces that own the mines help shape the narrative.This isn’t a retelling of the famous Matewan shootout.It’s something quieter.And perhaps more unsettling.Because sometimes the most important stories in coal country aren’t the ones carved into monuments…They’re the ones ruled accidental and left to settle like dust.Listen slow.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCohttps://www.facebook.com/volmarket3/

In the early decades of the 20th century, a family living deep in Appalachia appeared in public records like anyone else—census rolls, school logs, tax books. Then, without warning, every one of their names stopped appearing.No death certificates. No relocation records. No official explanation.In this extended fireside episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we follow the paper trail until it goes quiet, then listens to what memory, silence, and local understanding reveal in its place. This is an Appalachian true crime story told slowly—about belonging, disappearance, and what happens when an entire community agrees not to ask questions.Settle in. Some stories don’t end. They just stop being written down.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCo

Deep in the Appalachian mountains, there are places where silence isn’t empty—it’s intentional.Tonight on Pine Grove Briar, we settle in beside the fire and drift into a forgotten hollow where a man vanished without a sound… and no one seemed eager to ask why. Through creeping fog, half-spoken memories, and the kind of quiet that only exists in the mountains, this episode explores how Appalachia remembers its dead—and protects its secrets.This is a slow-burning fireside tale of absence, acceptance, and the unspoken rules that govern life deep in the hollows. So pack a bowl, lean back, and listen carefully. Some stories don’t want to be rushed.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCo

In the winter of 1897, a young woman was found dead at the foot of the stairs in a quiet West Virginia home. The official explanation was simple. Convenient. And wrong.In tonight’s episode of Pine Grove Briar, we travel into the Appalachian fog to examine one of the strangest criminal cases in American history—The Greenbrier Ghost. A murder disguised as a natural death, a husband whose grief drew quiet suspicion, and a mother who refused to accept what she was told.When justice stalled, something unexpected stepped forward.Was it a ghost? A mother’s unrelenting grief? Or a truth that simply refused to stay silent?Blending documented court records, regional folklore, and fireside reflection, this episode explores the uneasy space where crime and legend overlap—and what happens when the dead seem more willing to speak than the living.Pull your chair a little closer. The fire’s low. The fog is thick. And some stories… don’t rest easy.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCo

The Hinterkaifeck HorrorIn this chilling episode, we travel far from the Appalachian foothills to a secluded farm in Germany, the site of one of the most baffling unsolved true crimes in history: the Hinterkaifeck murders. We delve into the sinister events that unfolded in the weeks before the brutal crime, from mysterious footprints in the snow to unsettling noises in the attic. Join us as we explore the gruesome discovery, the flawed investigation, and the terrifying theories—both human and supernatural—behind a case where the killer vanished without a trace.This episode is sponsored by Old Glory. Old Glory is an iconic music and sports fan merch brand that offers over 300,000 officially licensed items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture fans. Go check out their website at oldglory.com and use our exclusive code: PGBPROMO, to get 15% off your entire order. The discount is the highest available and applies to any product.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

Echoes in November: The Lincoln-Kennedy CurseIn this chilling episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we pull back the veil on the uncanny parallels between the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. A century apart, yet linked by a web of unsettling coincidences, these two tragedies continue to haunt American history. We'll delve into the strange similarities and then dive deep into the lingering questions and compelling conspiracy theories surrounding the death of JFK. Prepare for a journey into history's most persistent mysteries.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! We greatly appreciate it!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

In this chilling, immersive episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we journey into one of the most haunting true crime cases in American history—the 1993 murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, and the controversial convictions of three teenagers that followed. Known as the West Memphis Three, Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. were thrust into a national spotlight fueled by moral panic, flawed justice, and a community gripped by fear.With our signature blend of atmospheric storytelling and historical insight, we explore the case’s timeline, the trials, and the decades-long fight for truth and justice. Along the way, we reflect on the cultural climate of the 1990s, the role of media, and how this case forever changed the landscape of true crime.Grab your pipe, settle in by the fire, and prepare for a sobering journey through shadows, suspicion, and a search for answers that still echo today.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

What if the internet died years ago, and we're just talking to its ghost? In this chilling episode of The Pine Grove Briar, we unpack the "Dead Internet Theory," a viral concept suggesting that a vast majority of online content and engagement is now generated by AI and bots, not actual people. From strangely generic comments to the eerie silence of old forums, we examine the "symptoms" of a decaying digital world and ask: Who's pulling the strings in this increasingly artificial reality?Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

It's 1872, and there's gonna be a hangin'... the last one in Jamestown, Tennessee. Join us as we find out what happened to James Calvin "Cal" Logsdon (or Logston) depending on who you talk to. An axe murder had taken place in the Valley of the Three Forks of the Wolf River in Pall Mall, Tennessee. That place might ring a bell if you're familiar with the story of Sergeant Alvin C. York. Cal Logsdon was tried and convicted of this murder and sentenced to hang as a result. What happened when sentence was carried out? We will find out on this episode of the Pine Grove Briar. Special thanks to Lathern H. in Pall Mall, TN for inspiring this episode and information found on www.findagrave.com. Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit!Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

In the summer of 1969, a six-year-old boy named Dennis Martin vanished without a trace in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. What was supposed to be a joyful Father’s Day camping trip turned into one of the largest and most haunting search efforts in U.S. history. In this episode of Pine Grove Briar, we sift through the facts, rumors, and theories surrounding the disappearance—everything from the official investigation to the stranger sightings, whispered legends, and even the eerier corners of Appalachian folklore.Was it a tragic accident, a human predator lurking in the woods, or something stranger still?Pull up a chair, light your pipe, and settle in as we take a walk through one of America’s most perplexing wilderness mysteries.Also, don't forget to leave us a rating or review and like and subscribe to our podcast. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, drop us a line at [email protected] or you can send a donation directly to paypal.me/chrissewell623 and that will be a great help to keep the mics on and the pipes lit! Go check out these fine folks as well:www.gatlinburlier.comwww.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCowww.hometownpickleball.comAlong with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

Join us as we talk about the one, the only, Judge Roy Bean - saloonkeeper and well, sort of a lawman, in his own way. The Old West wasn't ever the same after Judge Bean arrived on the scene and we are exploring his life on the Pine Grove Briar. If you would like to support the Pine Grove Briar, you can do so via PayPal at paypal.me/chrissewell623 - every little bit helps us to keep the lights on and our pipes lit. Go check out our friends at the Gatlinburlier Tobacconist in the Mountain Mall on Level D. Also, Sewell's Woodworks on Etsy and Lee's Bait and Tackle in Oneida, TN. Pickleball fan? Player? Spectator? Check out our friends at www.hometownpickleball.comIf you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating or review. Like, share, and subscribe! We love you all!

In this episode, we ride through the incredible life of Annie Oakley — from a hardscrabble childhood to the world stage with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Discover how she became one of the most iconic figures of the American frontier, outshooting men, challenging norms, and earning the nickname “Little Sure Shot” from Sitting Bull himself.We’ll mix sharp historical insight with a touch of frontier humor, unpack a few tall tales, and even open the mailbag.🔥 If you’re enjoying the ride, leave a rating or review — it helps more folks find the show and keeps our campfire stories going strong.💛 Want to support the podcast? You can do so via PayPal at paypal.me/chrissewell623 — every bit helps us keep the mics warm and the stories flowing.Thanks for riding with Pine Grove Briar — where history smokes a pipe and never misses a shot.

This episode on The Pine Grove Briar, we ride alongside Tom Tobin — one of the most hardened scouts and bounty hunters of the American frontier. From battling guerrillas to personally bringing in the severed heads of the Espinosa brothers, Tobin lived a life few could dream up and even fewer could survive.We unpack Tobin’s blood-streaked legacy with equal parts history and humor — tracing his days as a mountain man, Indian fighter, and silent partner to some of the West’s most brutal showdowns. We’ll wrap things up with your questions in the mailbag and tip our hats to those who keep this campfire burning.If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! It helps us keep the pipes lit and the history rolling. Send your mailbag questions to: [email protected] to support The Pine Grove Briar? Send us an email and we will let you know just how to do that! Pine Grove Briar Merch coming soon!

Step into the smoky shadows of the Wild West as The Pine Grove Briar digs into the bloody, bizarre, and often exaggerated legend of Liver-Eatin' Johnson — mountain man, Civil War vet, and the alleged Crow-slaying, liver-chewing avenger of the Rockies. Was he a brutal frontier myth or a misunderstood loner with a pipe and a grudge?We unpack the truth and tall tales in this gritty, humorous, and pipe-smoke-laced episode — complete with listener mail, and pipe musings. Saddle up, light your bowl, and join the campfire.If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! It helps us keep the pipes lit and the history rolling. If you would like to donate to the show or have mailbag questions, please send emails to: [email protected]

In today’s episode, we saddle up and ride into the dusty legend of Billy the Kid — the teenage outlaw who became an American icon. We explore the real history behind the myth, swap jokes about what kind of pipe smoker Billy might have been, and dive into listener mail asking the hard-hitting questions: What tobacco would Billy smoke? What pipe would survive a shootout? And just how common was pipe smoking in the Old West?Sit back, light up your favorite blend, and enjoy some history, humor, and hypothetical hijinks — Pine Grove Briar style.If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review! It helps us keep the pipes lit and the history rolling. Send your mailbag questions to: [email protected] Grove Briar — where pipes, history, and humor come together.

This episode, we take a look at the life of Martha Jane Cannary, better known as Calamity Jane. A hard-lived life, but a legend nonetheless. If you would like to support our podcast, drop us a line at [email protected] appreciate all of you!

Join us today as we explore the life and times of a trailblazer, explorer, frontiersman, and legend, Daniel Boone. If you would like to support our podcast, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] and find out how you can help! We appreciate all of our listeners and supporters!

In this episode, we delve into the life of Davy Crockett. At the Pine Grove Briar, we love to talk history, humor, and yes, the joys of packing our favorite blend into a briar.

Join us we take a ride alongside of the man, the legend, Wild Bill Hickok. Also, if you would like to donate to The Pine Grove Briar, please feel free to contact us on how to do that! We will have Pine Grove Briar Merch coming real soon!

Join us as we draw on the rich history of the gunslinger, the legend, Doc Holliday.

Join us as we delve into the life of the legend who was, Wyatt Earp

Join us today as we look at one of America’s Revolutionary heroes,

Join us today as we explore Burlier’s Blend from the Gatlinburlier Tobacconist located in the Mountain Mall on level D in Gatlinburg, TN.

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