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'Round Here

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A mom and siblings trio exploring and discussing the interesting goings on 'Round Here, aka Brazoria County, Texas, their home town and surrounding areas. Brandy, Elora and Lilly talk about some history, some paranormal, some true crime, and they laugh alot!
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Episodes

S2 E8: ROSHARON and PEARLAND Ghost Stories

Brandy, Elora and Lilly read Ghost stories to each other from ghostsofamerica.com from the Rosharon and Pearland areas of Brazoria County, Texas. They also talk about the sounds a paper mache demon rock makes and the usefulness of a live in ghost.

Aug 15, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 E7 True Crime 2: Theresa "Teri" Vernell" Jones And Gina Ladonna "Donna" Gibbs - Missing Person

We are back!! In this episode we talk about Theresa Vernell Jones who went missing in 1980 from Alvin, Texas and her older sister Gina Ladonna Gibbs who was found murdered in Florida 2 years later. Both are unsolved cases. SOURCES: The Charlie Project - https://charleyproject.org/case/theresa-vernell-jones The Facts - Family Seeks Answers For Teen Vanished in 1980 by Alexa Crenshaw https://thefacts.com/news/article_b8e22f5b-5d81-512f-be48-1570dd2fa864.html #candleforthemissing #candleforTeri #ca...

Aug 02, 202218 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 E6: Ghost Stories From Alvin, Texas

In this episode we share ghost stories from the local town of Alvin, Texas in Brazoria County. Facebook: 'Round Here Podcast Twitter: @roundherepc Instagram: @roundherepodcast Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com

Feb 11, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 E5: Dr. Sofie Herzog

In this episode we discuss Dr. Sofie Herzog, a remarkable Austrian woman who moved to Brazoria, Texas in her later years. She did many things that most people of that time period thought of as "unsuitable for a lady" including wearing her hair short, riding side saddle, and working as a doctor for the railways. Also, Lilly creates a new word and Brandy repeatedly misquotes a favorite podcaster https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/herzog-sofie-dalia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sofie_He...

Jan 31, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 E4 True Crime 1: Carolyn Jean Long and Roy Allen Bernard Sr. - Missing Persons

In this episode we talk about Carolyn Jean Long and Roy Allen Bernard Sr. Two people who went missing and were never heard from again in the late 80's and early 90's. !!!!TRIGGER WARNING!! We mention but do not go into detail about domestic violence and possible murder. Any opinions or speculations on this case are meant as opinion only.!!!! SOURCES: https://charleyproject.org/case/carolyn-jean-long https://linktr.ee/RoundHerePodcast...

Nov 08, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 E3: Haunted Apartment with Kate Hadley

We continue to honor the spooky season by talking to a long time family friend Kate Hadley as she tells us about a haunted apartment she once lived in. Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com Twitter: roundherepc Instagram: roundherepodcast Facebook: @roundherepodcast

Oct 28, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 E1: The Lady in the Grey Taffeta Dress

In our Season 2 premiere episode we tell the story of the lady in the grey taffeta dress. It is a popular ghost story made locally famous by a Brazoria County legend, Catherine Munson Foster, a great storyteller, author and librarian.

Oct 19, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 1

SPLAT V RIPE: Ep. 4 Zoombies (2016) VS Black Sheep (2006)

In our new "mini series" we match 2 movies with similar plots but on opposite ends of the rating scale and try to review them fairly. *NOTE: By ambiotic fluid Elora means amniotic fluid. She had a brain typo that none of us caught until after recording was over.* You can find us on Twitter: @roundherepc Instagram: @roundherepodcast Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com

Aug 03, 202145 minEp. 4

SPLAT V RIPE Ep. 3: Dark Tide (2012) vs Jaws (1975)

In our new "mini series" we match 2 movies with similar plots but on opposite ends of the rating scale and try to review them fairly. Twitter: @roundherepc Instagram: @roundherepodcast Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com

Jul 20, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 3

SPLAT V RIPE Ep. 1 - Below Zero (2011) VS Misery (1990)

In our new "mini series" we match 2 movies with similar plots but on opposite ends of the rating scale and try to review them fairly. Twitter: @roundherepc Instagram: @roundherepodcast Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com

Jul 06, 202144 minEp. 1

S1 E20 True Crime 4: Unidentified and Missing People of Brazoria County

This is our season 1 finale!! We discuss some of the unidentified and missing people in Brazoria County. We light a candle for the missing and unidentified! Happy Pride! Happy summer, y'all! ****We failed to mention in the first case that clothing was found with the remains of the unidentified person. "plaid shorts Shah Safari size M with ironed in name tag of Marc Esquenazi over burgundy Nike Swim trunks with black Nike brand emblem."**** #candleforthemissing #candleforthelost #candleforthelost...

Jun 08, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 20

S1 E19: Charlie Brown of Brazoria County

In this episode Lilly and Brandy talk about Charlie Brown of West Columbia, Texas in Brazoria County. He was a former enslaved man who started his own lumber business and grew to be Brazoria County's first black millionaire. SOURCES: Forbes: Her Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Helped Start Juneteenth—Then Became One Of The First Black Millionaires In America https://www.forbes.com/sites/allisonnorlian/2020/06/19/her-grandfather-helped-start-juneteenththen-became-one-of-the-first-black-mil...

Jun 02, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 19

S1 E18: Brazoria County's Not So Oddities

In this episode we share a few stories that are interesting but not meaty enough for full episodes. Sources: A Mystery on Fiddler's Island https://sites.google.com/site/lonestarghosttowns/south-texas/brazoria-county/a-mystery-on-fiddler-s-island, Nature's Notes: The Brazoria Palm is A Treasure Hidden in Plain Sight https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/nature-notes-the-brazoria-palm-is-a-treasure-hidden-in-plain-sight/article_582bdf28-1e19-11eb-99f5-5f8d14e5db56.html, Clute, Texas Wikipedi...

May 25, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 18

S1 E17: Karankawa, The First People of The Gulf Coast

We discuss the First Peoples of Texas of the Gulf Coast area. The Karankawa People were vilified and all but made extinct. Karankawa People Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karankawa_people Karankawas https://karankawas.com/2020/05/11/historiography-of-the-karankawa-indians/#_ftn26

May 18, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 17

S1 E16 True Crime 3: Jane/John Doe Cases in Brazoria County Round 1

We have decided to start covering the unidentified people in Brazoria County. It is a long list so this is only round 1. Links for these cases will be posted on our Facebook Page 'Round Here Podcast and on our Twitter account @roundherepc and on Instagram @roundherepodcast Light a candle with us and share it using #candleforthelost and/or #candleforthelostinbrazoriacounty

May 11, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 16

S1 E15: Ghost Stories of Lake Jackson

You can listen to us creeping each other out as we tell ghost stories from our hometown. All these stories are from the Ghosts of America website. ghostsofamerica.com Thank you for listening! Twitter: roundherepc. Instagram: roundherepodcast Facebook: 'Round Here Podcast Email: roundherepodcast@gmail.com

May 05, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 15

S1 E14: Ghosts of the Theater with Madeline Jones

This week we are joined by TUTS's Hair and Makeup Supervisor Madeline Jones. She tells us about her encounters with theaters all over. The terrible audio gnomes attacked our audio again so please 🐻 with! Please check out TUTS Donation page and consider donating to help them through the Covid Crisis!

Apr 26, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 14

S1 E13: Mojo Relic aka The House of the Century

🎶There is a house in Angleton they call The House of the Century. It's been a ruin for many a long year, but boy it still looks fun!🎶 Please tell me you sang that to the tune of House of the Rising Sun. There really is a cool old house right outside of Angleton, Texas built in 1972 that is more of an art installation than an actual home. #roundherepodcast #thehouseofthecentury #mojorelic #angletontx #richardjost #antfarm #dougmichels #chiplord. The Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.co...

Apr 19, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 13

S1 E12 True Crime 2: Julie Gwenn Davis aka Princess Blue

In our second True Crime episode we discuss the case of Princess Blue, the name given to skeletal remains found in Manvel, Texas in 1990. Unfortunately we had audio difficulties so the volume is very low and grainy. The information is important so if you can't make it through the audio then please read the sources below to learn more about this unsolved case. *CORRECTION * In the episode I said her family described her eyes as brown, I misspoke, I meant to say blue! #princessblue #juliegwenndavi...

Apr 13, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 12

S1 E11: Ghosty Schools and Universities Near and Far

We are talking about haunted schools and universities around the world, from Germany to Alaska to schools in our neck of the woods. SOURCES: Strangling Brothers https://stranglingbros.com/haunted-house-american-fork/famous-hauntings-haunted-schools/ , True Ghost Tales of Brazoria County https://brazoriacoghost.weebly.com/ , College Raptor https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/college-comparisons/thirteen-haunted-college-campuses-united-states/ , Rebels Market https://www.rebelsmar...

Apr 06, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 11

S1 E10: Miss Ima Hogg "The First Lady of Texas"

Ima Hogg was an admirable woman who did alot of living and did many great things for Texas! East Texas History https://easttexashistory.org/items/show/159, Wikipedia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ima_Hogg, Philanthropy Round Table https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/people/hall-of-fame/detail/ima-hogg

Mar 29, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1 E9: Shipwrecks Along The Brazos River

We have a little discussion about the shipwrecks that have happened around the Brazos River and in the Gulf of Mexico. It's a bit of a history lesson but it might be fun! My sources are: The Wreck of the Schooner Lively https://shannonselin.com/2020/10/wreck-schooner-lively/, Texas State Historical Association, The Facts : Sandbar Spells End Of Blockade Runner https://thefacts.com/article_e297ba01-a120-572a-99a0-467488e4ed34.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share...

Mar 22, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1 E8 True Crime 1: Brazoria County's Brush with a Serial Killer

This is our first true crime episode. We discuss the known victims of William Lewis Reece: Laura Smither, Sandra Sapaugh, Tiffany Johnston, Kelli Cox and Jessica Cain. *Disclaimer* This episode includes talking about domestic violence, animal cruelty, sexual assault and murder.* Sources for this episode: KHOU-11 https://www.khou.com/mobile/article/news/local/neighborhood/brazoria-co-remains-idd-as-kelli-cox/285-128529405 , The Dallas Morning News http://interactives.dallasnews.com/2016/portrait-...

Mar 15, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1 E7: B.C. and E.T. (Brazoria County and UFOs)

In this episode we discuss different encounters and sightings that have been reported in the Brazoria County area, including the Damon UFO encounter. My sources are Texas Museum and Research Library - www.roswellbooks.com/museum/?page_id=687 , True Ghost Tales Of Brazoria County - www.brazoriacoghost.weebly.com/true-ufo-tales-of-brazoria-county.html , Houston Chronicle - https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/pearland-news/amp/Area-man-s-passion-is-out-of-this-world-1952949.php. , National UFO Repor...

Mar 07, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 7

S1 E6: Brazoria County and the Squatch

In this episode we discuss the Bigfoot sightings in the Brazoria County area. Yes, I said Bigfoot! Please ignore the sniffling and stuffiness, and the occasional misinformation like the mountain gorilla thing in the '60s. That's very wrong! My resources are The Facts thefacts.com and Gulf Coast Bigfoot Research Organization gcbro.com.

Feb 22, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 6

S1 E5: Bonus Episode 1: Just Chattin'

In this episode we are just chatting about some dreams and interesting occurrences. We also discuss the docuseries on Netflix called Crime Scene: The Vanishing at Cecil Hotel. There are SPOILERS and we also mention suicide, cyber bullying and mental illness.

Feb 15, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 5

S1 E3: Dead Files Episode: The Gay-te of Hayle

We discuss the episode of the tv series The Dead Files that fi!med in our town, Lake Jackson, Texas. We speak only from our experience and point of view and mean no disrespect toward any of the people involved. Also, please try to ignore the annoying cat noises in the background. Thank you!

Feb 15, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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