Episode 3: Legends in Stone

Crazy Horse Memorial outside of Custer, during a beautiful South Dakota sunset.

Episode 3:

Legends in Stone

The Lakota creation story begins in the Black Hills, and more than 60,000 Lakota people live in South Dakota today. Join us as we venture to the heart of the Black Hills to chat with Lakota artists and visit a place with deep spiritual meaning, Crazy Horse Memorial®.

In this episode, host Brian Thacker takes us into the construction zone at Crazy Horse Memorial®, the world's largest mountain carving in progress. There he meets with the creator's grandsons and current stewards of the project. We also hear personal stories from members of the Lakota nation, who share how they're using art as a powerful tool to preserve their culture.

You'll hear from:

Caleb and Vaughn Ziolkowski of Crazy Horse Memorial®
Paul LaRoche of the band Brulé
Joe Pulliam of Seven Council Fires Native Art

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You run into people from all over the world here. It’s almost like there’s a spiritual calling. They don’t know quite what it is, but they feel it.

Paul LaRoche, musician and member of the Lakota Nation

A cowboy wields a bullwhip to make a sound that moves bison during the Buffalo Roundup in Custer

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Crazy Horse Volksmarch

Want an up-close look at the world’s largest mountain carving in progress? Join the Crazy Horse Volksmarch, a bi-annual trek that follows dirt trails and work roads to the arm of the monument, ending in a dramatic view of Crazy Horse's nine-story-tall face. With around 15,000 participants, the Volksmarch is one of the most popular organized walks in the U.S.

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Episode 3: Legends in Stone

In this episode, host Brian Thacker takes us into the construction zone at Crazy Horse...

Episode 2: Black Hills & Deadwood

Episode 2:

Black Hills & Deadwood

Mosey down the streets of Historic Deadwood where the ghosts (don't worry, they're friendly!) of Old West legends come alive. Join us as we discover why this notorious frontier town is a lot less rough than it once was — but just as much fun!

In this episode, host Brian Thacker takes us on a journey around Historic Deadwood's most infamous sites. Along the way, you'll meet a modern-day gunslinger for a rousing game of poker at Old Style Saloon #10, chase ghosts at the Historic Bullock Hotel and pay homage to some of the city's most famous locals at Mount Moriah Cemetery.

You'll hear from:

Andy Mosher of Deadwood Alive
Kate McGraw of the Historic Bullock Hotel

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One newspaper read that the gold dust was underneath the horses’ feet. Pretty soon there were 10,000 illegal miners right here in Deadwood, and they weren’t exactly the cream of the crop. It was as if the earth tipped and all the riff-raff poured into Deadwood.

Kate McGraw, Tour Guide at the Historic Bullock Hotel

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Wild Bill Days

Music and revelry fill the streets during Wild Bill Days, a summer tradition for more than 40 years. Hear live bands on Main Street, see performances by Deadwood Alive and enjoy fun activities like gold-panning and sluicing, a 5K run/walk and a collector car and memorabilia auction.

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