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Deadly duels, grave robbers, true crime, vampire folklore, and bizarre American history take us down some incredible rabbit holes as Allen Sircy, the American Hauntstorian, returns to Discovering 615.

We begin with Pistols of Red River and the history surrounding Andrew Jackson and a deadly duel before heading into the darker side of Cincinnati history — including medical schools, stolen corpses, and the grave robbers once known as “ghouls.” Allen also shares the remarkable story involving the Harrison family and the discovery of a stolen family member's body.

Then we turn to Allen's newest books.

Arsenic Anna explores the true-crime story of Anna Marie Hahn, while Fear and Folklore: Vampires takes us into the history behind vampire beliefs — including the fascinating connection between tuberculosis and America's vampire craze. How did a deadly disease people didn't fully understand help convince families that the dead might be feeding on the living?

We also revisit Spearfinger, the terrifying figure from Cherokee folklore that Allen has adapted into a screenplay, and hear where the potential film project stands today.

Along the way, our conversation wanders through New England vampire folklore, New Orleans vampire legends, Tennessee history, Gallatin Ghost Walks, Civil War stories, the Bell Witch, and plenty more.

And because Allen returned just in time for spooky season, we finish with the Hauntstorian Lightning Round — historical dinner guests, misunderstood legends, favorite local lore, stories that still fascinate him, and, of course, Halloween candy.

If you enjoy forgotten American history, true crime, vampire folklore, grave robbers, Southern history, Cherokee legends, Spearfinger, Tennessee folklore, and stories that sound too strange to be true, follow Discovering 615 wherever you listen.

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What if better time management is not about cramming more into your day—but making room for what matters most?

In this episode of Discovering 615, Rob Thacker sits down with Samantha Lane—time-management expert, TEDx speaker, and creator of Origami Day and Present & Productive—to talk about how to take back control of your time without trying to do more and more.

This episode was recorded at The Russell Podcast Studio in Nashville. Big thanks to The Russell for hosting Discovering 615.

Samantha shares how a life-changing season shifted her from being a self-described workaholic to helping individuals, professionals, and teams build days that are both productive and meaningful.

They unpack her simple but practical 3P Framework:

• Prioritize what actually matters when everything feels important
• Plan your week with intention
• Protect your time, your plans, and yourself from burnout

Rob and Samantha also discuss her Origami Day planning tools, work-life balance, weekly planning, boundaries, productivity mistakes, and why being productive should not cost you your life outside of work.

If you are overwhelmed, always behind, or ready to get more intentional with your time, this conversation is for you.

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Human connection in the age of AI is becoming more important—not less.

Speaker and Amazon bestselling author Jim Morris joins Rob Thacker on Discovering 615 to discuss his new book, Connect or Die: How to Survive AI, and why building meaningful relationships could be one of the most valuable skills we carry into the future.

Jim shares his thoughts on how social media has affected genuine connection, why being digitally connected does not always mean we feel known, and how the energy a person brings can shape an entire interaction.

Rob and Jim also discuss the importance of presence, intentional communication, curiosity, authenticity, and making people feel valued. As artificial intelligence continues to transform business and everyday life, this conversation asks an important question: What human qualities can technology never replace?

Listen for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about relationships, communication, leadership, social media, and surviving the AI revolution without losing what makes us human.

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