In this episode, I’m joined by Brian Antonson, co-author of Slumach’s Gold: In Search of a Legend—and a Curse, to explore one of Canada’s most enduring mysteries. For over a century, treasure hunters have sought the elusive gold said to be hidden deep in the mountains of British Columbia—a treasure protected by the deadly curse of Slumach, a man hanged in 1891. Why have so many vanished while searching for this fabled fortune? And what secrets does the legend hold? Join us as we uncover the truth behind the curse of Slumach’s Gold.
My Special Guest Is Brian Antonson
A 'radio guy' by trade, Brian has spent a career in radio and in broadcast education, leading the faculty team in the Broadcast and Media Communications department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, which has trained some of the leading broadcasters in British Columbia, Canada, and indeed, across the globe.
Brian Antonson's latest book is Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend-and a Curse (Heritage House Publishers, 2024) co-authored with Mary Trainer and Rick Antonson. It is a significantly updated 3rd edition of a bestseller, in a striking new format.
Brian co-founded Nunaga Publishing (later known as Antonson Publishing) with his brother Rick Antonson and their friend Mary Trainer in 1972. Together they published twenty-five books (focused on the outdoors, history, and national issues). Their co-authored first edition of "In Search of a Legend: Slumach’s Gold," was released in 1972. The book was re-released in a much-expanded version in 2007. Brian was editor of Canadian Frontier magazine and later was co-editor (with Gordon Stewart) of the Canadian Frontier Annual (book) in 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. He is co-author of "Whistle Posts West: Railway Tales from British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon," published by Heritage House in 2015. Brian was production director at CKNW/98 New Westminster and general manager at CFVR/850 in Abbotsford, and was associate dean of Broadcast and Media Communications at the British Columbia Institute of Technology BCIT) from 1985 to 2010. He and his wife Sue live in Mission, British Columbia, Canada.
In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Explore the Legend of Slumach’s Gold: Dive into the fascinating history behind one of Canada’s greatest unsolved mysteries, from the gold rush era to modern-day treasure hunts—and the sinister curse that haunts it.
2. Insights from Expert Brian Antonson: Hear from co-author and broadcaster Brian Antonson as he shares personal stories, historical insights, and theories on why so many have disappeared in search of this elusive fortune.
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