Best Adam J. Krall/Paul Golladay/Christopher Stratton Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 17: Mad Cossack: U.S. Gen. John B. Turchin—His Life, His Wife, and the Sacking of Athens (Alabama, That Is...) 2:51:56

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“I shut my eyes for two hours.”-John Basil Turchin (born Ivan Vasilyevich Turchaninov, 1821–1901) In this long overdue episode of The Civil Weird Podcast, we unravel the story of Gen. John Basil Turchin, a Russian-born soldier who fled the autocracy of the Tsar and found himself in Abraham Lincoln’s army. Once an officer in the Imperial Guard, Turc…

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Episode 16: The Awesome Life and Strange Death of Leroy Key: The Andersonville Regulator Who Mounted Up 3:30:46

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This episode, we delve into the Civil Weird tale of QMSgt. Leroy L. Key. Born in Mississippi to a slave-owning family, he broke away before the war and settled in Illinois—a decision that would shape his future in surprising ways. During the Civil War, Key fought in two regiments, one infantry and one cavalry. He was then captured in what was calle…

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Episode 15: Battle of the Crater, and Louis Martin, The Life of a Survivor 2:17:46

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In this episode of The Civil Weird Podcast, we dive into one of the strangest and most chaotic battles of the American Civil War: the Battle of the Crater. This bizarre and deadly confrontation, set amidst the siege of Petersburg in 1864, saw Union forces attempt to break Confederate lines by detonating a massive underground explosion—only to desce…

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Episode 14: Ambition and Anarchy:The Knights of the Golden Circle and the Unfulfilled Dream of a Southern Empire 1:49:48

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In this episode of The Civil Weird Podcast, we uncover the ambitions of George W. Bickley and his secretive Knights of the Golden Circle, who aimed to create a pro-slavery empire spanning the U.S., Cuba, Mexico, and beyond. Bickley’s society recruited thousands with dreams of expanding Southern influence through rebellion and conquest, but their pl…

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Episode 3: The Rock of Chickamauga George H. Thomas, (Part 2) 3:03:33

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We went a whole lot longer into the weirdness that is George H. Thomas, than we intended to...However, we feel that a man of his stature and character needed a thorough going over! So, let’s make it Civil Weird!

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Episode 3: The Rock of Chickamauga George H. Thomas (Part 1) 2:02:38

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In this two-part episode, we get Civil Weird with "'OL Pap" Thomas. Why was he "Weird"? Listen and find out as we take a deep dive into the man with many nicknames. One of them is the "Sledge of Nashville"! So, let’s make it Civil Weird!

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Episode 13: Champ Ferguson: Confederate Guerilla Riding For Revenge 1:52:53

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We are back from our brief hiatus! We delve into the turbulent and violent life of Turd…Champ Ferguson, a notorious Confederate guerilla fighter during the American Civil War. Ferguson’s story is one of personal vendetta and relentless brutality, driven by a desire for revenge against Union forces and sympathizers.We explore Ferguson’s early life i…

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Episode 11: Soldier's Heart, PTSD and the Forgotten Suffering of Civil War Soldiers 1:52:15

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In this episode titled "Soldiers Heart: PTSD and the Forgotten Suffering of Civil War Soldiers," we dive deep into the psychological aftermath of the Civil War, drawing significant insights from the book Invisible Wounds by Dillon J. Carroll. This thought-provoking discussion unveils the hidden traumas faced by soldiers, as detailed in the book, hi…

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Episode 10: A Love Letter, Lost Limb, and Looted Grave, The Death and Desecration of Sullivan Ballou 1:37:41

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In this episode of The Civil Weird Podcast titled A Love Letter, A Lost Limb, and A Looted Grave: The Death and Desecration of Maj. Sullivan Ballou, Chris, Paul, and Adam delve into the intriguing and controversial story surrounding one of the Civil War's most famous figures. We went on a journey to learn the truth about the poetic love letter Majo…

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Episode 9: The Little Zouave That Could, Elmer Ellsworth’s Civil Weird Journey and Martyrdom for 2:30:22

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In Episode 9 of The Civil Weird Podcast, The Little Zouave That Could, we dive into Col. Elmer Ellsworth's life. We discuss his upbringing and struggles to find "real" work, his friendship with Lincoln, and his introduction of Zouave military tactics in America. Ellsworth's journey was uniquely Civil Weird. His story culminates in his role as one o…

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Episode 8: Medal of Anomolies, The Civil Weird Tale of the 27th Maine and Their Medals of Honor 1:44:48

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In this fascinating episode, we delve into the peculiar story of the 27th Maine Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. This unit, composed of volunteers, was faced with a unique situation that led to one of the most unusual occurrences in the history of the Congressional Medal of Honor. We explore the circumstances leading up to the regiment being…

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Episode 7: Camel Corps Capers, Douglas the Rebel Ruminant in the Siege of Vicksburg 2:25:56

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Time to get real Civil Weird in this episode! Join us as we hump our way back to the American Civil War, where we stumble upon Douglas - the Confederate Camel that stood tall during the Siege of Vicksburg. We don't stop there!Strap in as we unearth the curiously strange history of the U.S. Camel Corps. Ready your saddles and hold onto your camel bo…

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Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy 52:13

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In this shortened episode of the Civil Weird podcast, we dive into doing some history in Mound City IL, where the three of the most powerful vessels were produced during the war and what it took to get it done. We also look to the possibility of a future historical site listing as an archaeological location. So, come aboard Civil Weirdos, as we chu…

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Episode 6: Transcending Boundaries, Pvt. Albert Cashier on the Battlefield and in Society. 1:53:22

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In episode 5 of "The Civil Weird Podcast," we explore the life of Albert D.J. Cashier, a soldier who lived as a man during the American Civil War, despite being assigned female at birth. Born as Jennie Hodgers in Ireland, Cashier's journey offers valuable insights into the complexities of gender identity during a time when our current understanding…

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Episode 5: Marching with More Than Muskets, STDs in the Civil War 1:29:18

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Welcome to Episode 5 of The Civil Weird Podcast, where we'll be exploring the dark and taboo side of the American Civil War—sex, prostitution, and disease. During this period, soldiers were constantly exposed to new and dangerous sexually transmitted infections, and prostitution became a thriving industry, often operating right under the noses of m…

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Episode 4: Blood Soaked Bushwhacker, The Sinister Saga of Bloody Bill Anderson 2:52:23

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In this episode, we dive into the world of one of the conflict's most notorious and bloodthirsty guerrilla fighters: Bloody Bill Anderson. Join us as we take a closer look at the life and legacy of William T. Anderson, a Missouri native who led a group of raiders on a ruthless campaign against Union forces and sympathizers. We'll explore his tactic…

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Episode 2: Mid-War Murder in Dixie, General Earl Van Dorn, His life, and Civil Weird Murder in 1863 2:24:44

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In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of General Earl Van Dorn, who was by most accounts a terrible general, but a great lover of the ladies... So, come listen, and let’s make it Civil Weird!By Adam J Krall / Paul Golladay

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Minisode 1: 2023 Day of Service, and fixing Civil War Headstones 13:11

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In this "minisode" we talk about the 2023 Day of Service. We are looking for volunteers and those who would want to help us clean up some Civil War headstones that are in disrepair around the area of Central Illinois. Take a listen and see what you can do to help! Support the show https://www.facebook.com/CivilWeird patreon.com/TheCivilWeirdPodcast…

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Episode 1: Lincoln’s Avenger, Sergeant Boston Corbett, the Killer of John Wilkes Booth 1:46:06

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Sergeant Boston Corbett was the man who killed the man who killed President Abraham Lincoln. However, his shooting of assassin John Wilkes Booth is not what makes Corbett "Civil Weird." No, perhaps the fact that this man was certified insane, self-castrated himself, was a street preacher, and then disappeared into the ether of history, is just the …

Adam J. Krall/Paul Golladay/Christopher Stratton Podcasts

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Episode 17: Mad Cossack: U.S. Gen. John B. Turchin—His Life, His Wife, and the Sacking of Athens (Alabama, That Is...) 2:51:56

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Episode 16: The Awesome Life and Strange Death of Leroy Key: The Andersonville Regulator Who Mounted Up 3:30:46

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Episode 15: Battle of the Crater, and Louis Martin, The Life of a Survivor 2:17:46

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Episode 14: Ambition and Anarchy:The Knights of the Golden Circle and the Unfulfilled Dream of a Southern Empire 1:49:48

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Episode 3: The Rock of Chickamauga George H. Thomas, (Part 2) 3:03:33

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Episode 3: The Rock of Chickamauga George H. Thomas (Part 1) 2:02:38

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Episode 13: Champ Ferguson: Confederate Guerilla Riding For Revenge 1:52:53

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Episode 11: Soldier's Heart, PTSD and the Forgotten Suffering of Civil War Soldiers 1:52:15

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Episode 10: A Love Letter, Lost Limb, and Looted Grave, The Death and Desecration of Sullivan Ballou 1:37:41

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Episode 9: The Little Zouave That Could, Elmer Ellsworth’s Civil Weird Journey and Martyrdom for 2:30:22

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Episode 8: Medal of Anomolies, The Civil Weird Tale of the 27th Maine and Their Medals of Honor 1:44:48

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Episode 7: Camel Corps Capers, Douglas the Rebel Ruminant in the Siege of Vicksburg 2:25:56

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Minisode 2: A Crucible of Iron and Ingenuity, Mound City, IL. The History of The Brown Water Navy 52:13

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Episode 6: Transcending Boundaries, Pvt. Albert Cashier on the Battlefield and in Society. 1:53:22

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Episode 5: Marching with More Than Muskets, STDs in the Civil War 1:29:18

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Episode 4: Blood Soaked Bushwhacker, The Sinister Saga of Bloody Bill Anderson 2:52:23

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Episode 2: Mid-War Murder in Dixie, General Earl Van Dorn, His life, and Civil Weird Murder in 1863 2:24:44

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Minisode 1: 2023 Day of Service, and fixing Civil War Headstones 13:11

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Episode 1: Lincoln’s Avenger, Sergeant Boston Corbett, the Killer of John Wilkes Booth 1:46:06