Nevada.FM: Stories, Songs and Secrets

Nevada.FM: Stories, Songs and Secrets

Here, we go deep into the heart of Nevada, uncovering one song, one story, and one secret at a time, all within a day-trip from our basecamp in Tonopah. From hidden tales of the Wild West to supernatural melodies that defy scientific understanding, each episode promises a thrilling journey through the soul of the Silver State.

Episodes

The Calculated Goldfield Insanity Defense (Season 2, Episode 8)

March 17, 2025 • 13 mins
In 1909, Goldfield, a boomtown fueled by gold fever, simmered with a darker undercurrent. A mysterious drifter with a checkered past became obsessed with a married woman. When his advances were rebuffed, his obsession spiraled into violence, culminating in murder and a chilling display of theatrics. This terrifying tale explores the fragility of the human […]
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Ida May Owens, The Sherrif’s Wife Done Wrong (Season 2, Episode 7)

March 10, 2025
In early 20th-century Nevada, a woman rises as an unsung hero, dedicating herself to infusing humanity into a legal system that can be unforgiving to inmates, while her husband, the Sheriff of Nye County, vanishes without a trace. As she unravels a tangled web of betrayal that threatens to shatter her world, she must confront […]
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Did The Race to End Divorce Tourism Lead to Murder (Season 2, Episode 5)

March 3, 2025 • 13 mins
Step back into 1913, where the allure of Nevada’s easy divorce requirements attracts desperate souls seeking freedom. Meet a woman on the brink, ready to escape her troubled marriage. As she navigates a web of aliases and political upheaval, a tragic confrontation with her estranged husband changes everything. Was this desperate act a fight for […]
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A Toxic Love Triangle Spirals Into Murder (Season 2, Episode )

February 24, 2025 • 13 mins
In 1922, Wallace Williams, a World War I veteran, found himself drawn into the dangerous world of Nevada’s mining towns. There, in the isolated town of Tonopah, he became entangled in a deadly love triangle with a violent young man consumed by dark jealousy and his wife, twice his age. As passions boiled over, Wallace […]
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The 13th Amendment, Nye County, and a Very Expensive Email (Season 2 Episode 4)

February 17, 2025 • 15 mins
James W Nye: A key player in the abolition of slavery, an early champion of electronic communication, and a namesake of Nevada’s largest county. Discover how, during the Civil War, a man’s bold decision to send an important document via electronic communication helped secure the passage of the 13th Amendment. 
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The Truth is Often Buried Beneath the Weight of Power and Influence (Season 2, Episode 3)

February 10, 2025 • 14 mins
It’s the murder trial of Morrie Preston and Joe Smith—the two union organizers who were convicted for the death of Goldfield restaurant owner Anton Silva in 1907. But this story is more than just a tragedy; it’s a tale of manipulation, power, and corruption, where a wealthy mine owner pulled the strings behind the scenes […]
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A Deadly Wager at Round Mountain (Season 2, Episode 2)

February 3, 2025 • 14 mins
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Mambo Dancer Loses Presidential Bid, Buys Tonopah Brothel Instead (Season 2, Episode 1)

January 27, 2025 • 14 mins
Chi Chi Fazzari, once a famous mambo dancer, ran for President of the United States in 1988 because she said she was disgusted by conventional politicians. As history tells us, she did not win. So, what would any red-blooded American do after a presidential defeat? Buy a brothel in Tonopah, of course! This is the […]
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Whispers of the Lady in Red (Season 01, Episode 19)

January 3, 2025 • 10 mins
The historic Mizpah, a grand hotel with a chilling reputation that extends far beyond its elegant architecture. Whispers of otherworldly guests echo through the halls, and the most captivating resident isn’t listed in the guest registry. We’re talking about the legendary Lady in Red.
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Was the Moon Landing a Nevada Desert Lie? (Season 01, Episode 18)

December 27, 2024 • 12 mins
Did we take one giant leap for mankind, or was it one giant leap for…Hollywood? We’re diving into the enduring conspiracy theory that the moon landing was a hoax, filmed right here in the Nevada desert. Separating fact from fiction, we’re exploring the evidence (or lack thereof) surrounding this lunar whodunit.
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Uncle Sam Ran a Hurdy-Gurdy House (Season 01, Episode 17)

December 20, 2024 • 13 mins
It’s the turbulent world of Tonopah in 1913. The Big Casino stood as a beacon of fortune amidst shifting sands. As the state tightened its grip on gambling, its charismatic owner faced personal and financial ruin amid a bitter divorce and mounting debts. When a Federal Judge intervened, an unexpected entity took the reins of […]
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The Tracks Finally Reached Tonopah (Season 01, Episode 16)

December 13, 2024 • 10 mins
Imagine yourself as a prospector in the early 1900s, lured by whispers of silver riches in Tonopah. The trek there? A grueling test of patience – multiple trains, stagecoaches, and a bone-jarring desert crossing. It became agonizingly clear: Tonopah needed a lifeline. Join us as we explore the rise and fall of the Tonopah Railroad.
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The Senator on Ice (Season 01, Episode 15)

December 6, 2024 • 12 mins
It’s election night, 1940. Our candidate for senate suffers a fatal heart attack. It’s an important election. In a desperate huddle, a plan emerges. His body, still warm from life, is put on ice, literally. Will this desperate act, fueled by political ambition, work? We’re talking about the legend surrounding the demise of the second-highest-ranking […]
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The Scandalous Downfall of Sheriff Logan (Season 01, Episode 14)

November 29, 2024 • 11 mins
Nevada, 1906. A beloved Sheriff, a beacon of justice known for taming rowdy mining camps, meets a shocking end – not in a dramatic shootout, but in a rural brothel. We’re talking about Wild West justice colliding with a small-town scandal.
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The Murder of Dixie Miller (Season 01, Episode 13)

November 22, 2024 • 11 mins
The year is 1920. The town is Tonopah, Nevada. Dixie Miller is employed as a saloon girl, who could charm the silver right out of a miner’s pocket. But her smile couldn’t sweeten the bitter truth – she and the scowling bartender were locked in a deadly dispute. Accusations flew thicker than smoke in a […]
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The Most Charitable People in the Desert Were the Prostitutes (Season 01, Episode 12)

November 15, 2024 • 9 mins
The wild west town of Tonopah was known for being a place where fortunes were made and lost. And it’s also a place where an unlikely group of women emerged as the town’s most generous residents. We’re talking about the unexpected saints of a Nevada boomtown.
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The Lights of Monitor Valley (Season 01, Episode 11)

November 8, 2024 • 16 mins
In the stillness of a Nevada desert night in 1961, a dedicated geologist—whose real name is obscured by government secrecy—witnessed a dazzling and inexplicable phenomenon. As he drove along the desolate road, an intense light appeared over the mountains, casting eerie shadows before abruptly vanishing. This extraordinary encounter, detailed in a declassified report, leaves lingering […]
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The Legend of Jack Longstreet (Season 01, Episode 10)

November 1, 2024 • 11 mins
The desert of the American West was choked by Prohibition’s grip. But beneath the dusty surface, a spark of defiance flickers. A man sees an opportunity. With his loyal partner by his side, they embark on a daring scheme. Will their defiance end in a showdown, leaving another tombstone bleaching in the unforgiving sun? We’re […]
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The Great Millers Gold Rush? (Season 01, Episode 09)

October 25, 2024 • 10 mins
A harmless prank between friends in a parched Nevada town backfires spectacularly. One miner’s joke sparks a gold rush, transforming an Esmeralda County town from a sleepy desert outpost to a chaotic frenzy. Will this newfound onslaught of people save the town, or will the “Great Gold Rush” end in disappointment? It’s a story of […]
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The Ghost of George Devil Davis (Season 01, Episode 08)

October 18, 2024 • 11 mins
A beloved prankster and local political leader was tragically murdered in a saloon by a scorned loved one. But local legend says their spirit lives on in a main street establishment. But this isn’t your typical establishment. Here, whispers abound of a playful presence. We’re talking about a local legend known for his pranks and […]
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