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Sep 2024

10m 49s

Ches McCartney: The Goatman of Appalachi...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, JD Phillips tells the story of Ches McCartney, the man who traversed the United States in a ramshackle wagon drawn by a herd of Goats. His mission was to travel the country, spread the word of God, and have a few adventures (and misadventures) along the way.

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