Johnny Appleseed’s Secret

New England Legends Podcast

Jeff Belanger

History, Paranormal, Ghosts, Folklore, Places & Travel, Monsters, Society & Culture, Legends, Newengland

4.8 • 951 Ratings

🗓️ 26 September 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

In Episode 365 Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger explore Leominster, Massachusetts, to search for the birthplace of John Chapman, an eccentric orchardist who became better known as Johnny Appleseed. But there’s a Johnny Appleseed secret that all the children’s book left out… Happy Johnny Appleseed Day (September 26th)!

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0:00.0	It wouldn't be autumn in New England without apples picked right off the tree.
0:05.0	So true, Ray. I agree. I look forward to this time of year for so many reasons.
0:10.0	Number one means Halloween is coming soon. The air is turning crisp.
0:13.6	I sleep better at night, pumpkin flavored everything.
0:16.7	If you're into that.
0:18.0	And yeah, and apples this time of year,
0:20.4	they're truly a religious experience.
0:22.5	You have a favorite?
0:23.4	Macintosh apples, you?
0:24.8	Okay, I love Honeycrisps and
0:27.1	Johnna Golds.
0:28.0	Tart, sweet, so good.
0:29.7	There's a ton of orchards all over New England.
0:32.0	What brings us to this one in Lemonster, Massachusetts, Jeff?
0:35.0	So, Ray, we've come to Lemonster to witness the birth of a legendary person named John Chapman,
0:40.0	a person who's become synonymous with autumn and our favorite seasonal fruit.
0:45.0	People think they know all about them, but I assure you there's a twist coming.
0:48.0	Though he was born John Chapman, the world knew him better as Johnny Appleseed.
0:53.0	Hello, I'm Jeff Belander.
0:59.0	Welcome to episode 365 of the New England Legends podcast.
1:03.8	And I'm Ray Ozier.
1:04.8	Thank you for joining us in our mission,
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