Still'n The Clear

Tonight, we head into the hills of northern Arkansas, to the quiet town of Mountain Home—where, in the summer of 1899, something strange and deadly poured from a jug of shine.This is the story of a backwoods poisoning, a tangle of rumors, and the mystery that still hangs over the hollers of Baxter County.

Today’s story takes us to Franklin County, Virginia. A quiet, wooded stretch of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But in 1935, it became the unlikely stage for one of the biggest liquor trials in U.S. history. They called it The Great Moonshine Conspiracy Trial—and when it was over, the government had arrested dozens of people, including sheriffs, lawyers, and some of the best-known families in the region. This wasn’t just about whiskey. It was about power, pride, and a secret economy that had kept a whole county afloat.

In this gripping episode of Moonshine Lore & Legend, we uncover the chilling true story of Clyde Arwood—a Tennessee moonshiner whose fatal confrontation with a federal agent led to one of the most controversial executions in American moonshine history. It’s a tale of backwoods whiskey, deep mistrust of authority, and a killing that raised questions about justice, sanity, and the weight of the law in rural America. Was Arwood a cold-blooded killer… or a disturbed man pushed too far? Join us by the fire as we walk through the events that led to his fateful trial, the moonshine culture of 1940s Tennessee, and the legacy of a death sentence that still echoes through the hollers. 🎧 Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves true crime, forgotten history, or just a good old-fashioned story with smoke on it.

Uncle Pete’s Monogram Whiskey: The Moonshiner of Priest Lake In this premiere episode of Moonshine Lore & Legend, we head deep into the backwoods of northern Idaho for the curious tale of Uncle Pete—a quiet man with a hidden still, a loaded shotgun, and a taste for monogrammed jars.

Cyrus and Zack make a simple Rum wash and a raspberry Mead. Watch the podcast every Thursday night on the Still'n The Clear YouTube channel. Join our Moonshine For Beginners group if you're looking for a great place to hang out and chat with other moonshiners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In this episode, I discuss the equipment and tools you will need to get started in home distilling. FREE Guide "How to choose the still that's right for you" "DIY on-the-grain Fermenter" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In this episode, I go over the 3 variables that are important to watch in order to maintain a health environment for your yeast. I also announce the creation of a unique online learning platform for home distillers called Moonshiners Academy. If you're interested in helping us choose the direction of the academy and would like to give your input on what kind of courses you would like to see us create just click Moonshiners Academy to be included in our survey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In the this episode, we talk with Wayne Ferriera about his journey in home distilling and the creation of his MeWe group Moonshiners: Intermediate to Advanced. Be sure to check out is awesome group if you're ready to move past the beginner level moonshine discussions. Check out the STill'n The Clear Website Are you interested in learning the art of moonshining? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stillntheclear/message Support this podcast:...

Today I'm talking with my buddy Wayne Ferriera. Wayne is an admin in the 'Moonshine For Beginners' group on MeWe and is also owner of our sister group 'Moonshine: Intermediate to Advanced'. Wayne is champion of the moonshiner community. He is always willing to share his knowledge and experience with others wanting to learn. Buy a raffle ticket to win a new copper still from CopperStillCo Sign up for 'Moonshiners: Intermediate to Advanced' Sign up for 'The Mash' --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

I've helped a lot of folks become moonshiners and I've noticed a few simple things that will really help you get that first batch of shine made. TRIPLE SCALE HYDROMETER Top Vevor Still https://amzn.to/3O8uw7T Come join our Moonshine For Beginners Space on Volley Come be a part of our Moonshine For Beginners group at MeWe.com "The Beginners Guide to Making Moonshine Start to finish" eBook The Super Simple Beginners Recipe Kit https://stillntheclear.com/super-simple-beginner-recipe-kit/ Check out the Still'n The Clear website https://stillntheclear.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

Can you go blind from moonshine? Will the methanol in moonshine kill you? Can you remove methanol from moonshine? Let's talk about the truth. Inthis episode, I am going to leave out the superstitions around methanol. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In this episode, I go over PPG or Points per Pound per Gallon, what is it, why it's useful, and how to use it. Check out the Typical PPG Chart Check out our brand new Volley space Moonshine For Beginner's Join our Moonshine For Beginners group on MeWe --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

For Women's history month, I thought we would do an episode about the women outlaws of moonshines history. Women bootleggers were a much more common thing than most people realize and I found many legends around the female moonshiner. SIt back and listen. I think you'll find it interesting. Sign up for The Mash Still'n The Clear YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

The Easy Beginners All-Grain Mash recipe is a base-level recipe designed to help the beginner take the step from sugar mash to All grain Mash. There are so many things to learn in home distilling that it’s best to take small steps. This is my attempt to help new moonshiners take a small step. Let me know what you think. Check out our awesome community Moonshine For Beginners on MeWe Check out our STC YouTube Channel --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

Another brief history in the realm of moonshine. This week I talk about the origins of NASCAR and how they tie directly to moonshine and specifically bootleggers. Check out our https://stilln-the-clear.captivate.fm/youtube (YouTube Channel) How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

Understanding diastatic power is an important step to understanding the all grain mash and creating your own all grain mash recipes. In this episode, I go over what diastatic power is, how it's measured and How this knowledge benefits us as home distillers. Remember to check out the links below for other great stuff. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Check out our https://stilln-the-clear.captivate.fm/youtube (YouTube Channel) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In this episode, I walk you through the super simple intermediate-level corn mash recipe that uses powdered amylase to convert starches in the corn into fermentable sugars. This is the natural next step in the home-distillation journey from sugar wash recipes to true mash recipes. Alpha-Amylase https://amzn.to/3yPSEE5 (https://amzn.to/3yPSEE5) Glucoamylase https://amzn.to/3keQqKn (https://amzn.to/3keQqKn) How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Check out our https://stilln-the-clear.captivate.fm/youtube (YouTube Channel) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

This episode begins a series of episodes dedicated to the mashing process and the conversion of starches into sugar. How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com Check out our https://stilln-the-clear.captivate.fm/youtube (YouTube Channel ) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

In this video, I talk about the proofing parrot. What does a proofing parrot do? What are the pros and cons of using a proofing parrot? When to use a proofing parrot? How to make a proofing parrot? Where to buy a proofing parrot? Watch my YouTube tutorial on https://youtu.be/n8PZhiXEgTU (how to make a copper-proofing parrot.) Watch the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E75rEcijWjQandt=637s (food coloring smearing experiment.) Check out this great copper parrot kit on https://amzn.to/3d6VKLx (Amazon) How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support

Let's talk about invert sugar or inverted sugar. What is it? Why does it help fermentation? And, How to make it? How to https://stillntheclear.com/support/ (support the Podcast) The totally AWESOME https://stillntheclear.com/product/stilln-the-clear-vintage-cotton-twill-cap/ (STill'n The Clear vintage cap) Leave us a review at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stilln-the-clear-1805506 (Podchaser.com) It will help us grow the podcast. Subscribe to https://stillntheclear.com/newsletter/ (The Mash), a FREE bi-weekly newsletter with all kinds of awesome moonshine related stuff. Join our MeWe group https://mewe.com/join/moonshineforbeginners (Moonshine For Beginners) Email Cyrus at stillntheclear@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stillntheclear/support