Posts Tagged ‘American Folklore’
August 6th, 2010 | 
Author: I started my American Folklore segment on the radio show today. Today I featured Ben Franklin and Poor Richard’s Almanac. Next week what should I feature? I leave it up to you, my fans and listeners (all 5 of you) to determine next week’s segment!
1. Ozark/Arkansas Hillbilly Culture
2. Pirate Tales
3. The Bell Witch Story
To vote, post your comments below, or leave your vote on the Facebook page: Badger Benson
Or just email me at brandon@badgerbenson.com
I’ll announce the winner around Wednesday or Thursday and I’ll feature it on next week’s show!
Great show lined up for you on Friday. BlogTalkRadio.com @ 2:00 PM, full hour. I have a guest to talk about Freedom Stock in Onawa on 9/11. Also talk about the Constitution Ride Across America stop in Lincoln on 9/2. Finally I’ll read some American Folklore, a new segment for each week. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/badger-benson
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