Episode 164B: Beware the Bear
B-Side
In this episode of The Strange South B-Side, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney talk about a speakeasy bar in Oxford (Alabama), debunk rumors of Dollywood's closure, and share stories of bear attacks, including a family legend and a man's survival from a brutal mauling.
Bear Tales and Forgotten Speakeasies
In this episode, the hosts discuss the discovery of a speakeasy bar called 'The Bank' in Oxford, Alabama. They dive into conversations about Dollywood's brief closure due to severe weather and address the ensuing online panic. The discussion shifts to amusement parks, exploring ideas for non-traditional and humorous parks, such as a drag queen-themed park. They share intense and detailed accounts of bear attacks, including a particularly harrowing story of a man who survived a vicious bear mauling. The episode concludes with reflections on the risks of living close to nature and interactions with wild animals.
00:00 Exploring The Bank: Oxford's Hidden Speakeasy
01:30 Dollywood Drama: The Truth Behind the Closure
07:28 Uncle Andy's Legendary Bear Attack
09:48 Drag Queen Amusement Park: A Billion Dollar Idea
10:56 Gore and Glitter: The Spooky Side of Drag
13:31 Grizzly Bears and Polar Bears
13:45 A Terrifying Bear Attack Story
16:50 The Psycho Bear
23:12 Grizzly Man Documentary Discussion
27:39 Final Thoughts on Bear Encounters
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Marleah, Patrice and Courtney drink Posh Parmatinis and talk “Evil,” The Haunted Foot Book at the Archive of the Afterlife, Mass Deliverance at Greg Locke’s Global Vision Church, and the demon possession of an Arkansas Nurse.