The Original Family Feud: The Hatfields and McCoys

This episode of Scandal Water contains adult themes and descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised.

It’s widely considered to be the longest and most infamous family feud in American history, providing the inspiration for everything from a popular game show to a Bugs Bunny cartoon and a Pigeon Forge dinner show. 

But how much of what we believe to be true about the legendary Hatfield and McCoy family feud is actually myth– or even false impressions created by the media?  

That’s just one of the many questions we explore in this fascinating episode. 

Was it really the notorious hog incident that started the family feud? Were Johnse Hatfield and Roseanna McCoy truly the star-crossed lovers they’ve been made out to be, and if so, what happened with their romance? What exactly transpired during the brutal New Year’s Day Massacre? And just how accurate is the 2012 miniseries starring Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton?

Join us as we discuss all this and so much more! The show is also available on your favorite podcast app and the Scandal Water Podcast YouTube channel. 

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