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In the Red Clay

In the Red Clay

By: Imperative Entertainment
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 Buried deep in the past of a quiet southern town lies the legend of Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. A chance meeting one spring day unravels the truth behind the notorious figure and uncovers new secrets along the way. "A wild tale of moonshine, murder, and mayhem" - Vulture 2021 Webby Award Honoree, Podcast Limited Series2022, Imperative Entertainment Social Sciences True Crime
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  • TRAILER: In the Red Clay, Season 1

    TRAILER: In the Red Clay, Season 1
    Jun 23 2020
    A chance meeting in a small farm town uncovers never-before-revealed stories and secrets of one man, Billy Sunday Birt. In the Red Clay is a 12-episode series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Breaking News Update: Before We Begin Season 1

    Breaking News Update: Before We Begin Season 1
    Aug 25 2020
    Our team recently discovered a map left by Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. We weren’t planning on this… and we weren’t prepared for what we discovered. Join us as we tell the incredible story of Birt, and uncover secrets that have been buried deep in the red Georgia clay for over a half century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS | Chapter 1, Season 1

    FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS | Chapter 1, Season 1
    Aug 25 2020
    The legend of Billy Sunday Birt still hangs over a small Georgia town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
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What a fantastic addictive story!!! Love it!! Must listen!! Wish I still lived in South Carolina so I could make a trip to the distillery. Hell, maybe it’s our next family vacation?

Wow! Mind blown!

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This chapter was riveting.
I wept, and gasped while listening to this.....
The best Podcast I've ever happened upon.

Binging This!

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I really like this. i grew up between Gwinnett County Georgia and Monroe Georgia..i Remember Billy sunday..my dad and his brothers use to haul moonshine as well..i was a kid growing up in the 70s..I just told my friend i wonder if this is the same man that my dad knew..when i seen the photos i knew it was him..i know after 73 or 74 we didnt see him again..i was young and didn't pay much attention to what grown folks was doing..back then kids did what they were told to do..i didn't know what my dad and uncles did till about 2011 ..this podcast is awesome and i suggest it to anybody and everybody..especially if you love true crime..it has murder.. bank robbing.. and moonshine runners..even some bombing and contract killings..its one of the best I've listen to..hope you all enjoy..

The best I've ever listen to

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This is an outstanding, emotional spellbinding story that is not to be missed. The author (and splendid narrator as well) weaves together recorded testimony and interviews, written accounts, and even soothing original music to tell of the exploits of a murderous gang known as The Dixie Mafia. Being somewhat a student of history, I was surprised that I had never heard of this gang and the top man, Billy Sunday Birt. I was even more shocked that I shed a tear over a mass murderer, but i would challenge anyone to not get emotional over this story. One note, if you are like me and unused to deciphering deep Southern drawl, do not give up on the podcast if you have difficulty understanding some of what is said at the beginning of the story - it gets better and easier to listen to. I cannot recommend this podcast more; it is truly a masterful work.

Masterful Production

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Amazing story! Super powerful storytelling. I really got pulled into it and didn’t want to stop listening.

Powerful!!

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I can't wait to go to Winder and drink some whiskey. This is one of my top 5 all time series.

I love investigative stories and this is awesome

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Loved it. So interesting to learn this happened so close to where I live and grew up. Narration was very well done and kept you wanting to hear more.

I couldn't put it down.....

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Very intriguing and very well done. This story and participants,especially Stoney were very brave to relive their history. Extremely recommend listening to this podcast.

Very interesting

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This story was very emotional.....Stoney's unconditional love for his father was something we don't see too often. No matter what his father did he did not justify his crimes nor did he judge him. Billy, in my opinion, at the end realized that no matter how much money you have, nothing is more important than time with family. I believe that was his big regret, the future he gave up for becoming greedy. During the entire story, I never felt anger or dislike for Billy. I viewed him as a loving father and dedicated and honest "criminal". That probably sounds strange. One of the GBIs made a description of Billy and Billy Davis, that Davis was the "brains" and Billy Birt was the "muscle", I disagree. Too much credit given to Davis. GREAT PODCAST, THANK YOU!!

Very emotional......

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This story is awe inspiring. Left me amazed at how powerful redemption is if only we choose to accept it. None of us have gone too far that we can’t choose to be different if not for ourselves then for others. Thanks for sharing Stoney it impacted me deeply.

WoW! My favorite podcast so far this year

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