True Stories from an Old Dirt Road

by Anthony Ciardelli

Sharon, Vermont is a rural town in central Vermont near the New Hampshire state line. It's a town that isn't well known, except by some as the birthplace of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism. But, over the years Sharon, specifically a short stretch of dirt road in Sharon, has seen some fascinating things that you wouldn't expect in a sleepy Vermont town. Host Anthony Ciardelli, who grew up on the dirt road and in the ho ... 

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  • Season 1

  • True Stories from an Old Dirt Road trailer

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    True Stories from an Old Dirt Road trailer

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    Oct 18, 2024
    03:14
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    Sharon, Vermont is a sleepy, rural town in central Vermont near the New Hampshire state line. It's a town that isn't well known, except for being the birthplace of the founder of the Mormon religion, Joseph Smith. But, over the years Sharon, specifically a short stretch of dirt road in Sharon, has seen some fascinating things. Host Anthony Ciardelli, who grew up on the dirt road and in the house where some of these things happened, tells you the whole story. From an Oscar-nominated actor and his famous friend visiting to rock stars recording hit songs to drug traffickers sneaking around, this tiny part of this tiny town has seen things you would think only happen in cities like LA, New York and Miami. Stay tuned for True Stories from an Old Dirt Road, premiering on major podcast apps October 30th.

  • Bonus Episode: True Stories from an Old Fishing Club

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    Bonus Episode: True Stories from an Old Fishing Club

    S01
    Nov 21, 2024
    22:02
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    You thought we were finished, but there's one last episode! In this bonus episode, learn about yet more stunning things that happened on the old dirt road. In this case, they all happened at one old private fishing club off of the old dirt road!

  • Episode 1: Urban (but Actually Rural) Legends

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    Episode 1: Urban (but Actually Rural) Legends

    S01 E01
    Oct 30, 2024
    14:50
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    In episode 1, Anthony explains how he first heard about the things that are alleged to have happened on his street, in his house, and in the house next door in the decades before his family moved there. Meet the neighbors and community members who experienced everything themselves and learn more about exactly what happened. Please feel free to contact me at @dellitweets on Twitter or at ciardellia@gmail.com.

  • Episode 2: Growing Up on the Old Dirt Road

    Episode 2: Growing Up on the Old Dirt Road

    S01 E02
    Oct 30, 2024
    20:12

    Growing up on the old dirt road was an experience on its own. Meet my parents, who bought the house in 1985 having heard very little about what had gone on in the neighborhood and the house they just bought until they spoke to their new neighbors. Learn more about some of Sharon's older history, which is fascinating, before delving into more details about what happened on the old dirt road.

  • Episode 3: Stars of the 60s on the Old Dirt Road

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    Episode 3: Stars of the 60s on the Old Dirt Road

    S01 E03
    Oct 30, 2024
    26:24
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    In 1964, Hollywood came to Sharon. That's when Brandon deWIlde and his wife Susan bought a small Vermont farmhouse that had been left in disrepair. Brandon made his name on Broadway when he was eight years old. From there he carved out a career in film and TV, even garnering award nominations. At the time he was a star, but he grew tired of acting and wanted to make a career in music. That's when he met Gram Parsons who would become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. In 1966, Brandon, Gram and some friends visited Sharon and stayed at the house I'd grow up in 20 years later. Learn more about deWilde, Parsons and their time in Sharon in episode three!