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Tales of the True Grit Trail

Tales of the True Grit Trail

By: Mattie Ross
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 Join Mattie Ross, of True Grit fame, as she tells the tales of adventure and life along the True Grit Trail. In each episode, Mattie reaches into the late 1800s to tell the stories of heroes, villains, residents, and those passing through True Grit territory. You can learn more about life outside of Charles Portis's book, True Grit when you hear the true stories as told by Mattie Ross. Learn more by visiting truegrittrail.comMattie Ross World
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  • Jailbreak in Crawford County, Episode 22 (June 2025)

    Jailbreak in Crawford County, Episode 22 (June 2025)
    Jun 16 2025

    In this episode, we hear 1871 local gossip about a jailbreak in Crawford County and of the Western District Court moving to Fort Smith. Written by Sue Robison, featuring Maggie Jones as Mattie Ross, John Hagen as Bob, the stockman, and Bill Word as the storeowner, Mr. Maledon.


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    10 mins
  • Episode 22: Death of the Hangman's Daughter

    Episode 22: Death of the Hangman's Daughter
    May 1 2025

    Written by Sue Robison, this tale of Annie Maledon, daughter of the famed Western District jailer and hangman,George Maledon has been the subject of many fiction writings.

    Featuring Maggie Jones as Mattie Ross, Marcus Woodward as the Reporter, and Kevin Jones as Mr. Green, the Mailman.

    Here is the latest episode from Tales of the True Grit Trail. Produced by Spinnin' 'Round Productions.
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    9 mins
  • Episode 21: The Death of the Hangman's Daughter

    Episode 21: The Death of the Hangman's Daughter
    Apr 26 2025

    Written by Sue Robison, this tale of Annie Maledon, daughter of the famed Western District jailer and hangman, George Maledon, has been the subject of many fiction writings. Featuring Maggie Jones as Mattie Ross, Marcus Woodward as the Reporter, and Kevin Jones as Mr. Green, the Mailman, here is the latest episode from Tales of the True Grit Trail.

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    9 mins
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This podcast does an excellent job telling true stories of Arkansas and Oklahoma, focusing on the Arkansas River Valley and the Ouachita Mountains, that add depth to the story of TRUE GRIT and bring to life the late 19th century in a fresh and exciting way. Best of all, the show is staffed by locals who understand the region and who are passionate in telling the stories of the places they call home.

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