The Jumping Frenchmen Podcast

The show returns from a hiatus with a new energy and happy outlook as Joe talks about the upcoming 16 Haunted County Countdown starting Next week on July 17th 

If YOU have a spooky ghost story you want to hear on the podcast, contact the show, at Neatmooseproductions@gmail.com or on the Jumping Frenchmen Podcast Facebook page

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Joe presents a brief biography on the life of Dorothea Dix. 

Joe wants to apologize for the length and delay, as he was suffering from personal issues at the time of writing and recording. He promises to do a better episode about her soon. In The mean time be sure to read up on her 

Sources: 

  https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/dorothea-lynde-dix

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/dorothea-dix

Thank you all for getting me to 75 listens (91 as o writing this) I decided to do a bonus episode to celebrate full of Maine Fast Facts. Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe

Sources

 https://statesymbolsusa.org/states/united-states/maine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXknnb-d4WU&ab_channel=OLGACOVERS

In this episode Joe covers the interesting cases of Maine Ghost Towns such as Askwith, Riceville, Perkins Township and Flagstaff Village.

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Sources 

 https://www.hotels.com/go/usa/ghost-towns-maine

https://q1065.fm/5-maine-ghost-towns/

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-mysteries-the-disappearance-of-riceville/97-213524898

https://www.archaeologicalconservancy.org/industry-in-the-east/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Handasyd_Perkins

https://maineanencyclopedia.com/swan-island/

Moxie, Italian Sandwiches and Whoopie Pies, OH MY. Joe Covers his favorite topic...FOOD.   

I'm sorry I forgot to thank the Matthew's Museum of Maine Heritage for their kind email with some brief history on Moxie. Check them out if you are in the Union area. 

https://matthewsmuseum.org/moxie/8-the-story-of-moxie

http://moxiefestival.com/

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lisbon-falls-me/frank-anicetti-7418675

https://highlandgreenlifestyle.com/blog/real-italians-are-only-found-in-maine/#:~:text=A%20standard%20Maine%20Italian%20Sandwich,of%20canola%20and%20olive%20oil.

https://newengland.com/today/living/new-england-environment/italian-sandwich-amatos/

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/whoopie-15640#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20story%2C%20the,1925%20(some%20say%201918).

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2002-04-18-0204160417-story.html#:~:text=But%20the%20story%20of%20that,we%20are%20scarfing%20down%20doughnuts.

In this weeks episode we learn about the famous Dred Pirate, Dixie Bull and two other pirates who landed in Maine

Sources:

https://www.pressherald.com/2020/01/31/coastal-history-the-infamous-pirate-dixie-bull/

Pirates and Lost Treasure of Coastal Maine by Greg Latimer 

Join Joe as he talks all about the history of witchcraft in Maine. If you like this episode, like it, share it with friends (or enemies, I'm not picky) and don't forget to subscribe!

Thanks to my wonderful sources  

https://www.thoughtco.com/george-burroughs-3529133

https://bangordailynews.com/2019/07/16/news/the-real-story-of-bucksport-namesake-jonathan-buck-has-nothing-to-do-with-a-witchs-curse/

https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20190426/witchcraft-in-kittery-possibly

Welcome To the Eponymous, Debut episode of The Jumping Frenchmen Podcast. 

Today's topic: The Jumping Frenchmen Disorder.

Also stay tuned after that to hear a bonus story. Joe ran short, so YOU get a treat. We hope you enjoy this episode and please, rate share and subscribe to help us grow! 

Sources (I almost forgot):

https://www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/jumping-frenchmen-of-maine-lumber-camps/

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/jumping-frenchmen-of-maine/

https://www.cracked.com/article_20046_the-5-most-terrifying-diseases-that-doctors-cant-explain.html

Welcome to the Trailer for the Jumping Frenchmen Podcast! The show where I, your host Joe Ouellette, tell you about the strange history of Maine!.If you like interesting history, spooky tales or even just like Maine, This is the podcast for you!