John Brassard Jr
Historian and Storyteller
John grew up on the stories of America’s past told to him by family and friends. He was always intrigued by the strange and unusual stories that his grandfather and father told him. He decided to turn it into a life-long interest, and graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in History from Iowa State University in 2003.
Since that time, he has authored three books and numerous articles detailing forgotten stories from the nooks and crannies of history. In 2019, John started the Strange and Dreadful Things podcast, bringing these weird and wonderful tales into the ears of eager listeners all over the nation.
Discovering Forbidden Tales: True Crime, Paranormal, and Weird History
In this exciting episode, we delve into the fascinating world of true crime, the paranormal, and weird history. Join us as we uncover some forgotten and hidden stories that have shaped communities, leaving an indelible mark o...