Sharon, Vermont is a rural town in central Vermont near the New Hampshire state line. It's a town that isn't well known, except by some as the birthplace of Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism. But, over the years Sharon, specifically a short stretch of dirt road in Sharon, has seen some fascinating things that you wouldn't expect in a sleepy Vermont town. Host Anthony Ciardelli, who grew up on the dirt road and in the house where some of these things happened tells you the whole story in True Stories from an Old Dirt Road, premiering October 30th on all major podcast apps.
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21 Nov 2024
Bonus Episode: True Stories from an Old Fishing Club
Hosts discuss more stunning events that occurred at an old private fishing club off the old dirt road, revealing unique stories from a forgotten era.
30 Oct 2024
Stars of the 60s on the Old Dirt Road
In 1964, Hollywood came to Sharon. That's when Brandon deWIlde and his wife Susan bought a small Vermont farmhouse that had been left in disrepair. Brandon made his name on Broadway when he was eight years old. From there he carved out a career in film and TV, even garnering award nominations. At the time he was a star, but he grew tired of acting and wanted to make a career in music. That's when he met Gram Parsons who would become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. In 1966, Brandon, Gram and some friends visited Sharon and stayed at the house I'd grow up in 20 years later. Learn more about deWilde, Parsons and their time in Sharon in episode three!
30 Oct 2024
A Slow Ride on the Old Dirt Road
Just down the road from the house Brandon deWilde owned was a small building that stood up a winding driveway. That building – which was built in the 70s after deWilde sold his house – was a recording studio named "Suntreader Studios," which was founded by John and Jerice Bergstrom. John and Jerice's studio was state of the art compared to what else was available in the region, even Boston. It was so good, it attracted producer Nick Jameson, who brought the band Foghat there to record its album "Fool for the City." That album brought the world "Slow Ride," an iconic song that elevated the band to rock star status. Find out more about the recording of "Slow Ride" from Nick Jameson himself as well as more stories from the studio by its founders, the Bergstroms.
30 Oct 2024
Episode 1: Urban (but Actually Rural) Legends
In episode 1, Anthony explains how he first heard about the things that are alleged to have happened on his street, in his house, and in the house next door in the decades before his family moved there. Meet the neighbors and community members who experienced everything themselves and learn more about exactly what happened.
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30 Oct 2024
Growing Up on the Old Dirt Road
Growing up on the old dirt road was an experience on its own. Meet my parents, who bought the house in 1985 having heard very little about what had gone on in the neighborhood and the house they just bought until they spoke to their new neighbors. Learn more about some of Sharon's older history, which is fascinating, before delving into more details about what happened on the old dirt road.
30 Oct 2024
Trafficking Drugs on the Old Dirt Road Part 2
After a group of drug traffickers were arrested by the Vermont State Police in "the biggest drug bust in Vermont history," the group tried everything they possibly could to stay out of prison. That led to a lengthy appeals process and eventually a manhunt. Find out more about what happened in the final episode of "True Stories from an Old Dirt Road."
30 Oct 2024
Trafficking Drugs on the Old Dirt Road Part 1
In 1979, the Vermont State Police received a tip about a group of drug traffickers moving massive amounts of drugs through Vermont. Part of the operation was focused on the small farmhouse that Brandon deWilde had once owned, next to Suntreader Studios. The State Police set up a massive surveillance operation before busting the traffickers in what was described as the largest drug bust in Vermont history at that point. The ensuing legal drama and its aftermath created one of Vermont's most wanted men. Find out more from two retired members of the Vermont State Police as well as neighbors and people who lived in the area at the time.
18 Oct 2024
True Stories from an Old Dirt Road trailer
Sharon, Vermont is a sleepy, rural town in central Vermont near the New Hampshire state line. It's a town that isn't well known, except for being the birthplace of the founder of the Mormon religion, Joseph Smith. But, over the years Sharon, specifically a short stretch of dirt road in Sharon, has seen some fascinating things. Host Anthony Ciardelli, who grew up on the dirt road and in the house where some of these things happened, tells you the whole story. From an Oscar-nominated actor and his famous friend visiting to rock stars recording hit songs to drug traffickers sneaking around, this tiny part of this tiny town has seen things you would think only happen in cities like LA, New York and Miami. Stay tuned for True Stories from an Old Dirt Road, premiering on major podcast apps October 30th.
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