

31: Hometown Hijinx pt.1: Unsinkable
Dec 13, 2023
Discover the fascinating stories of Louise Sneed Hill and Margaret Brown, also known as Molly Brown. From high society drama in early Denver to Margaret's gambling and tragic demise, this podcast covers it all. The hosts also share entertaining anecdotes about traditions, pickles, and their adventures in Hannibal, Missouri. Learn about Margaret's philanthropy, social ambitions, and her heroic actions during the sinking of the Titanic. Margaret's legacy as a suffragette and activist is also discussed, making for a captivating listen.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Dolly Parton Stories and Football Talk
01:32 • 6min
Thanksgiving in Nebraska and Searching for the Owl on the $1 Bill
07:44 • 5min
Traditions and Pickles
12:18 • 15min
Louise Sneedhill: From Southern Roots to Denver Society
27:28 • 15min
The Life of a Gambler and Comparisons to Mean Girls
42:38 • 2min
The Background of Molly Brown
44:47 • 2min
Unforgettable Adventures in Hannibal, Missouri
46:17 • 3min
Margaret's Dilemma and Marriage to J.J.
49:08 • 6min
Margaret Brown's Philanthropy and Social Ambitions
55:35 • 10min
Margaret's Journey on the Titanic
01:05:57 • 13min
Margaret Brown's Legacy and Activism
01:19:12 • 16min