REWIND: Lake Linear, Feral People and Odd, West Virginia Whittakers

Let’s rewind this week and sample a few tracks from the Podcast Radio library. 

E41 Lake Linear

 One of the most significant impacts of the construction was the flooding of historic African American communities. The Corps purchased land, which included farms, homes, and even cemeteries, to make room for the water. For many residents, this marked a major disruption in their lives, as their heritage and ancestral lands were lost, and they were forced to resettle elsewhere. The submerged towns and communities, particularly in the southern part of the lake, remain an important but often overlooked part of the lake’s history. 

E44 Feral People

Whispers of wild, human-like figures lurking deep in remote forests have persisted for generations. Are these stories just urban legends—or do they hint at real, isolated groups living completely off the grid? In this episode, we explore the unsettling world of feral people—from historical cases of lost children raised in the wild to internet-fueled theories of hidden mountain clans. We examine reported sightings, survivalist communities, and the line between myth, misunderstanding, and modern mystery. Brace yourself for a journey into the unknown edges of civilization. 

E55 Odd, West Virginia Whittakers

Odd, West Virginia and the most inbred family in America, the Whittakers