The Pine Grove Briar

The Pine Grove Briar

por Chris Sewell

Historia Aficiones

Temporada 1

S01 E17 The Logsdon Tide - the story of Cal Logsdon

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 pinegrovebriar@gmail.com 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.com www.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCo www.hometownpickleball.com Along with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

S01 E16 Vanished in the Fog - the Disappearance of Dennis Martin

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 pinegrovebriar@gmail.com 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.com www.etsy.com/shop/SewellWoodworksCo www.hometownpickleball.com Along with our friends at Lee's Bait & Tackle in Oneida, TN!

S01 E15 Judge Roy Bean - Justice from a bottle

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.com If you enjoy our show, please leave us a rating or review. Like, share, and subscribe! We love you all!

S01 E14 Annie Oakley: Little Sure Shot and the Legend of the Sharpshooter Queen

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.

S01 E13 Tom Tobin: Tracker, Scout, and Head-Hunting Frontier Justice

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: pinegrovebriar@gmail.com Want 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!

S01 E12 Liver Eatin' Johnson

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: pinegrovebriar@gmail.com

S01 E11 Billy the Kid

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: pinegrovebriar@gmail.com Pine Grove Briar — where pipes, history, and humor come together.

S01 E10 Calamity Jane

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 pinegrovebriar@gmail.com We appreciate all of you!

S01 E09 Daniel Boone - Trailblazer

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 pinegrovebriar@gmail.com and find out how you can help! We appreciate all of our listeners and supporters!

S01 E08 Davy Crockett

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.

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