Wild Quincy

There are some notorious characters throughout Quincy’s history, while many are well known today, some have faded away into the shadows of history. Stephen Ballew was a smooth-talking conman who lived to take advantage of others. He was fluent in many types of cimes....including murder. Join us as we learn about the dark history of Stephen Ballew and rip his story back into view from Quincy's fading historical memory. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

This 1880's disappearance of a 16 year old boy seemed like it was an episode of The Twilight Zone but this occurrance was reported on in the papers and happened right here in the Quincy area. Learn all the details about the mysterious disappearance of Charles Ashmore. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

Few people had as interesting perspective of history unfolding as did Quincian, Orville Hickman Browning. Orville was an early settler here whose early legal career would blossom into politics and would go on to hold some of highest offices in the country. We dig into his influence in and around Quincy and Washington as well as his lifelong friendship with Abraham Lincoln, not to mention his time in President Andrew Johnson's cabinet. Learn about one of Quincy's favorite sons, Orville Hickman Browning. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

Unfortunately not all crimes are solved but this 1966 double murder of two young females was an open and shut case, thats until the Miranda Rights ruling came down from the Supreme Court. Learn how a Quincy murderer, who confessed to the killings, walked away a free man and how that decision ended up ultimately costing the life of another person. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

When we want to take a trip to St. Louis we jump in the car and go, but not too long ago what takes just a couple hours would take days by horse and buggy. That all changed in the 1800's when the steamboat became the premier way to travel. However, taking a steamboat to your destination was not the safest way to travel, not by a long shot. In this episode we learn about steamboat travel on the Mississippi and its effects for the people of Quincy. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

When you think aviation pioneers you probably first think of none other than the Wright Brothers. But in the early 1900's Quincy's own Thomas Baldwin was just as much in the light as Wilber and Orville. In this, our second episode about Baldwin, learn about his new California Arrow and how gained aerial supremacy with just one flight. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

Let’s face it, there are SO many uniquely designed homes and businesses in the Quincy area. Pick just about any street and find some neat home or find a grand building along in one of the business districts, there is just a ton of fascinating architecture in Quincy. In this episode, Chris and Travis pick out buildings that they find interesting and dig into the history and the architecture of these cool locations.

As we continue with our mobster series, we look into the historical record involving Don Hammond. A notorious name in Quincy's past, was he a criminal with mob ties or a hotel/bar owner just making a living giving the public what they wanted?....or both? Join us as we look into the 70s in Quincy, an era where Quincy went to great lengths and had to get creative with local laws and regulations as it tried to take back its reputation as a seedy river town. Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

There have been a fair share of tragedies that have hit the country over the last 200 plus years but one event has received very little attention since it happened, and yet it may have had the greatest impact on the Gem City. In this episode we dive into how the depression hit Quincy.  Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!

We’re kicking off this season’s first “people episode” with none other than Quincy’s own Brooke Trantor. After heading to Los Angeles to pursue acting, Brooke expanded her craft into producing, directing, and writing. And next month, she’s bringing her short films home to the State Street Theater as well as setting up for film production for a new movie right here in the Gem City! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Support Wild Quincy and you can unlock additional bonus content. Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe to Wild Quincy on the podcast player of your choosing so that you never miss an episode!