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True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadSports IQ PreviewIntroducing Sports IQ, a new podcast from the creator of True Stories from an Old Dirt Road podcast, Anthony Ciardelli. Premiering January 14th on all major podcast apps.
2025-12-3000 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadBonus Episode: True Stories from an Old Fishing ClubYou 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!
2024-11-2122 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 1: Urban (but Actually Rural) LegendsIn 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.
2024-10-3014 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 2: Growing Up on the Old Dirt RoadGrowing 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.
2024-10-3020 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 3: Stars of the 60s on the Old Dirt RoadIn 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...
2024-10-3026 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 4: A Slow Ride on the Old Dirt RoadJust down the road from the house Brandon deWilde owned was a small building that stood up a winding driveway. That building – which was built in the 70s after deWilde sold his house – was a recording studio named "Suntreader Studios," which was founded by John and Jerice Bergstrom. John and Jerice's studio was state of the art compared to what else was available in the region, even Boston. It was so good, it attracted producer Nick Jameson, who brought the band Foghat there to record its album "Fool for the City." That album brought the world "Slow Ride," an icon...
2024-10-3040 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 5: Trafficking Drugs on the Old Dirt Road Part 1In 1979, the Vermont State Police received a tip about a group of drug traffickers moving massive amounts of drugs through Vermont. Part of the operation was focused on the small farmhouse that Brandon deWilde had once owned, next to Suntreader Studios. The State Police set up a massive surveillance operation before busting the traffickers in what was described as the largest drug bust in Vermont history at that point. The ensuing legal drama and its aftermath created one of Vermont's most wanted men. Find out more from two retired members of the Vermont State Police as well as neighbors...
2024-10-3033 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadEpisode 6: Trafficking Drugs on the Old Dirt Road Part 2After a group of drug traffickers were arrested by the Vermont State Police in "the biggest drug bust in Vermont history," the group tried everything they possibly could to stay out of prison. That led to a lengthy appeals process and eventually a manhunt. Find out more about what happened in the final episode of "True Stories from an Old Dirt Road."
2024-10-3027 min
True Stories from an Old Dirt RoadTrue Stories from an Old Dirt Road trailer 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...
2024-10-1803 min
Rink Stories#59 - Anthony Ciardelli, sportswriter, on the growth of hockey in CaliforniaAnthony Ciardelli covers schoolboy sports in California and has been a contributing writer to a range of publications including, The Hockey Writers.com, The Hockey News, USCHO.com, and the LA Times. He is also a co-executive producer for the Sundance-accepted 2022 film, God’s Country, a thriller starring Thandiwe Newton. Please welcome this 6-2 left winger out of Hanover, New Hampshire, #3, an LA transplant and still a Boston Bruins fan.During this lively conversation, the boys discuss: Which California school will be the first to have an NCAA D1 hockey program? How does one get involved in yo...
2023-01-041h 06
The Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode 24: The Spirits of St. LouisIn episode 24, Anthony tells the short but riveting story of the Spirits of St. Louis, an ABA basketball team that only lasted two seasons but carried a legacy that lasted almost four decades. From their star players to the startling upset they pulled and the insane ending of their franchise, the Spirits have a fascinating story.
2021-06-2920 min
The Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode 16: Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) featuring special guest Drew CrossleySpecial guest Drew Crossley, creator of funwhileitlasted.net tells us the story of the Pittsburgh Maulers, a pro football team that played one season in the USFL.
2021-03-1633 min
The Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode 15: The Leadville Blues (Baseball)Anthony tells the story of the Leadville Blues, a baseball team from the late 1800s that hired a bunch of major leaguers to compete for their city, which is the third-highest city in the United States.
2021-03-0920 minThe Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode 14: The American Defenders of New Hampshire (Nashua Pride)In Episode 14, Andrew tells the story of the Nashua Pride/ The American Defenders of New Hampshire, a former independent minor league baseball team in the Can-Am League.
2021-03-0223 minThe Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode 13: The Toronto Blueshirts (Hockey)with "Rollie the Goalie"In Episode 13, guest host "Rollie the Goalie" tells us the story of the Toronto Blueshirts, another team that predated the NHL but was a major reason the league came into existence. Find out why!
2021-02-1633 min
The Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode Ten: Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) and hockey nicknamesIn episode ten of The Lost Teams Podcast, Anthony tells the story of Los Angeles' first professional sports franchise, the All-American Football Conference's Los Angeles Dons. Andrew goes over his favorite hockey nicknames and where they came from.
2021-01-2744 min
The Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode Nine: Flint Fuze (basketball) and Montreal Wanderers (hockey)In episode nine of The Lost Teams Podcast, Andrew talks about the struggles of Continental Basketball Association's Flint Fuze and Anthony tells the story of the Montreal Wanderers, an Stanley Cup winning hockey team that predated the NHL.
2021-01-1937 minThe Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode Eight: Anaheim Amigos and the Colorado Silver BulletsIn episode eight of The Lost Teams Podcast, Anthony tells the sad story of the ABA's Anaheim Amigos, the first team to officially identify as being from Anaheim. Andrew talks about the Colorado Silver Bullets, a women's professional baseball team sponsored by Coors brewing company that played mostly everywhere except Colorado.
2021-01-0540 minThe Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode Seven: Chicago Cats and Frankford Yellow JacketsIn episode Seven of The Lost Teams Podcast, Andrew tells the ridiculous story of the American Soccer League's Chicago Cats. Anthony dicusses the history of an early NFL franchise, the Frankford Yellow Jackets
2020-12-2845 minThe Lost Teams PodcastLost Teams Episode Three: Boston Braves (NFL) and Cleveland BaronsIn episode three of the Lost Teams Podcast, Anthony tells the interesting and frustrating story of the Boston Braves football team and the controversial franchise they eventually became. Andrew discusses the short-lived existence of the NHL's Cleveland Barons, who struggled to reach a following and eventually became another lost team.
2020-11-3047 min
Forever Mighty Podcast: Your Anaheim Ducks PodcastForever Mighty Podcast - Anaheim Ducks vs Vegas Golden Knights - No Lindholm, Big ProblemsThe Anaheim Ducks finished their road trip with a tough loss to the Golden Knights by a final score of 5-2. Eddy is join on the show by fellow Anaheim Ducks contributor for The Hockey Writer, Anthony Ciardelli.Things got wore as no update on Ondrej Kase has surfaced and Josh Manson has been played on the IR. Hampus Lindholm also suffered a lower-body injury and missed the game. On the bright side Maxime Comtois and Troy Terry impressed, Adam Henrique and Ryan Getzlaf continued to score and John Gibson player brilliantly despite allowing 5 goals. Head over...
2019-10-281h 10