Shannon Ballard

Hello friend! As Southern Mysteries has grown over the years, I’ve been so encouraged and moved by folks like you who have taken the time to connect. Reading this means you’re already a little more invested than the average listener which means the world to me! I’ve often been asked if I would offer more content and a way for more folks to support the show.To be honest, I held off on offering you a Patreon option until I could ensure I could properly manage my time between my full time job, the bi-weekly show AND keep my commitment when I offered more content to members here on Patreon.At the request of faithful Southern Mysteries listeners, I’ve created a way for you to join in the effort and become an active member and participant in the podcast by supporting the show. As interest in, and support of, Southern Mysteries grows, my goal is to offer more content.What is Southern Mysteries? Southern Mysteries explores the rich and often untold history of the American South through a mix of folklore, legends, unexplained mysteries &amp; true crime. Sometimes, the biggest mystery is why you’ve never heard these stories.Southern Mysteries is for anyone who appreciates<ul><li>Stories</li><li>History</li><li>True crime</li><li>Legends and folklore</li><li>Southern Accents</li></ul>Southern Mysteries is created, researched, written, recorded, produced, and marketed by me, Shannon Ballard. This may be a podcast staffed by one but I'm passionate about the show and sharing stories with you.&nbsp; I've always been fascinated by the history of the American South and the stories of the people and places that make this region of America such a fascinating and unique place to call home.Southern Mysteries is a “side gig” for me. My full time job is in radio in Asheville, North Carolina. Many of the stories featured in Southern Mysteries Podcast were inspired by visits to cities and towns in the Deep South and my constant passion to learn more about the places and people I’ve learned about along the way. Hearing from you and knowing you’re listening to the show and want to hear more is my driving force. It’s the reason I’ve invested time and money into the first few years of Southern Mysteries and the reason I’m now offering you something extra. There are two tiers (options) to support the showWelcome As a thanks to Patrons who join at $3 a month, you'll access:<ul><li>Ad Free Episodes starting from time Patreon launched at Episode 63</li><li>The Southern Mysteries Archive: Hear 50+ archived episodes that are available only to Patrons of the show. You can listen to what the show sounded like from the beginning in 2017 until now.</li><li>Insider news and updates from Shannon</li><li>Acknowledgement and appreciation from your grateful host in an upcoming episode</li></ul>Much Obliged As a thanks to Patrons who join at $5 a month, you’ll access:<ul><li>Audacious Podcast: Patron exclusive monthly podcast telling the stories of the most shocking and scandalous crimes in US history.</li><li>The Lesser Knowns Podcast: Archive of Patron&nbsp;exclusive&nbsp;episodes about lesser known figures related to historical events. Monthly episodes begin January 24, 2022</li><li>Southern Mysteries Shorts&nbsp;Patreon exclusive arhcive of episodes</li><li>Ad Free Episodes: starting from time Patreon launched at Episode 63</li><li>Insider news and updates from Shannon</li><li>Acknowledgement and appreciation from your grateful host in an upcoming episode</li></ul>Thank you for your support which will help ensure the podcast continues and grows! Shannon Ballard

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Thanks for your support of Southern Mysteries! In return you'll receive:<ul><li>Access to Southern Mysteries Archive: Hear 50+ archived episodes that are available only to Patrons of the show. You can listen to what the show sounded like from the beginning in 2017 until now.</li><li>Ad-free Episodes: starting from time Patreon launched at Episode 63</li><li>Insider news and updates from Shannon</li><li>Acknowledgement and appreciation from your grateful host in an upcoming episode</li></ul>

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Thanks for your support of Southern Mysteries!  In return, you'll receive:<ul><li>Audacious: 2023 Patron Exclusive monthly podcast.</li><li>Southern Mysteries Shorts and Lesser Known Episodes Archive: Patreon exclusive archive of bonus episodes, and previous Patron exclusive podcast</li><li>Southern Mysteries Archive: Hear more than 60 archived episodes that are available only to Patrons of the show. You can listen to what the show sounded like from the beginning in 2017 until now. </li><li>Ad-free Episodes: starting from time Patreon launched at Episode 63</li><li>Insider news and updates from Shannon</li><li>Acknowledgement and appreciation from your grateful host in an upcoming episode</li></ul>

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