40: Omie Wise

Summary: Rachael and Carlea talk murder ballads. You know, those old-fashioned pop songs that recount terrible crimes. Though we’re pretty sure they would be weird for Britney Spears to sing, murder ballads are a fascinating genre of folk music. This ballad is about Naomi Wise, who happened to give the wrong guy some water—no, really . . . Poor Naomi goes to meet her love by the water, tells him she’s pregnant, and learns he’s not going to marry her. You should probably be able to put together what happens next. Rule number one of a murder ballad: don’t go meet a guy in a remote location . . . OK?   Audio Engineering by Aaron Crossland. Music by his band F. LaRocque, you can find him at his bandcamp site: https://flarocque.bandcamp.com   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! We have been receiving some wonderful story ideas, so keep sending them our way, listeners! Find us on Twitter @femlorepod, via email at feministfolklorepodcast@gmail.com, on Instagram @feministfolklorepodcast, and on Facebook at Feminist Folklore. If you're feeling generous, please review us on iTunes. It keeps us alive! Also, take a look at our website, www.feministfolklore.com, for show notes, related links, and some amazing merch.