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1 From Backroom Bars to Broadway with Dustin Lynch 36:27
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Not many artists actually hail from Tennessee, but the scenic valleys and rolling hills of The Volunteer State are part of Dustin Lynch’s DNA. In this episode of On the Bus, Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Dustin to discuss his journey from playing fraternity parties and weddings across the southeast to being the first country artist with a club residency at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Plus, stick around for our new segment, Thunder Strike, where Troy features upcoming festival performer Riley Green’s hit song “Damn Good Day to Leave” to give you a taste of what’s to come at Country Thunder in 2025.…
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Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.
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Rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags. Also, climbers have also been working to make West Virginia's New River Gorge more inclusive. And, a master craftsman, who makes one of a kind whitewater paddles, remembers some advice. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Fust, The Price Of Eggs And Helvetia's Fasnacht, Inside Appalachia 53:32
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Aaron Dowdy of alt country band Fust took an outside path to becoming a songwriter. Also, egg prices are up. Some folks are talking about raising backyard chickens. And, Helvetia, West Virginia’s old world Fasnacht festival continues to grow, in part because of an online video game. Organizers are OK with it. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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During a pandemic, where do you give birth? Also, we’ll have the story of a family that cultivated an heirloom tomato in West Virginia. It took a lot of work. And, a musical tradition brought people together — even when they couldn’t gather in person. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 'Don't Get Dead,' Tattoos And Cryptids, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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It’s been five years since the COVID-19 lockdowns. An album made during that time is getting a re-release on vinyl. Also, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different. And, what keeps people so fascinated with cryptids? You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Skeenies Hotdogs And A Stump Story, Inside Appalachia 53:31
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This week, a beloved West Virginia hotdog restaurant closed in 2018. An annual tribute sale gives people a chance to relive its glory days. Also, a West Virginia town can trace its beginnings to the first place its founders lived — a giant stump. And a few people still farm the way folks did before tractors — with horses. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: Raymond Thompson, Jr., Inside Appalachia 53:32
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In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life. When Jerry Machen began making art from old carpets, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. And a new exhibit shares the cultures of Indigenous people who call Appalachia home. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Amythyst Kiah, Black Hair Salons And Torli Bush, Inside Appalachia 53:36
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This week, we talk with East Tennessee’s Amythyst Kiah. Her new album contemplates the cosmos. Also, hair salons are important gathering places where Black women can find community. And West Virginia poet Torli Bush uses story to tackle tough subjects. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Three Kitchens Of New Vrindaban And Tashi Dorji, Inside Appalachia 53:31
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This week, a Hare Krishna community in West Virginia serves vegetarian food made in three sacred kitchens. Also, an Asheville musician’s latest guitar album is a call to arms. And we talk soul food with Xavier Oglesby, who is passing on generations of kitchen wisdom to his niece.
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1 A Camp For African American Heritage And 'Holler,' Inside Appalachia 53:32
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This week, we visit a summer camp that’s part of the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan. Also, during the Great Depression, Osage, West Virginia was a raucous river town. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. And, the author of an upcoming graphic novel about pipeline fighters has a message for people outside the region. You'll hear this story and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: Chair Caning And A Housing Fight, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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This week, we visit the Seeing Hand Association. They bring together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. Corporate greed has been gobbling up newspapers for years. Now, some of those same companies are taking a bite out of mobile home parks. They’re raising rents and letting repairs slide. And, as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, people who live near it say government officials are ignoring their concerns about pollution. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia 53:41
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This week, Inside Appalachia speaks with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. The labor struggle culminated in the largest armed uprising since the Civil War. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. Froemel’s stories are drawn from small town life. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Sweet Story Of Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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This week, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll. Also, for nearly a century, some of Appalachia’s best wood carvers have trained at a North Carolina folk school. Newcomers are still welcomed in to come learn the craft. And, a conversation with Kentucky poet Willie Carver Jr. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Folksingers And Hellbenders, Inside Appalachia 53:31
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This week, a talented, young folk singer looks for the balance between making music and making a living. After six generations, keeping the family farm going can be rough. We hear the story of the Wakefield family, which has farmed for six generations. And the Hellbender Salamander is the largest amphibian in North America. They’re picky about where they live, but their habitats are threatened.…
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1 Encore: What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around The Region. Here’s What They Said 53:46
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This week, we turned our entire episode over to the question, “What is Appalachia?” With stories from Mississippi to Pittsburgh, we asked people across our region whether they consider themselves to be Appalachian.
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This week, a look back at some of the stories that shaped the show in 2024, like the story of an abandoned Fairmont Brine site in Marion County, West Virginia. It was a common hangout spot, but there’s a hidden danger. Also, food deserts are places where it’s hard to find nutritious food. Like disenfranchised neighborhoods in East Knoxville, Tennessee. And, not all bamboo is invasive. In fact, there’s a species native to Appalachia. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? And a new book explores the magical dark side of nature. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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This week, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. Also, parts of West Virginia have been radio silent since the 1950s for scientists to monitor the skies. So, what does that mean for first responders in an emergency? And winter holidays are here. We’ve got some tips to keep the festivities from going up in smoke. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Sistersville Ferry And Keeping Listeners Connected, Inside Appalachia 53:37
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Crossing a river by ferry can be a special experience, and hard to come by. On the Ohio River, a retiring ferry captain passes the torch to his deck hand. And Hurricane Helene destroyed roads and knocked out power and cell service across western North Carolina. But there was still a way to keep people in touch. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: Celebrating Foxfire, Inside Appalachia 53:32
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Since 1967, Foxfire has been a storehouse of traditional Appalachian knowledge that still helps people today. It continues to preserve music and history, but part of Foxfire’s heritage has been recording the stories of Appalachian women. This week, Inside Appalachia explores Foxfire – its past, present and future.…
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1 A Chef Shares W.Va. Memories And Visiting A Cat Cafe, Inside Appalachia 53:37
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The chef of an award-winning Asheville restaurant says he was shaped by memories of growing up in West Virginia. The Seeing Hand Association brings together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. And a West Virginia community grapples with its population of feral cats. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Morel Mushrooms, River Music And A Pumpkin Drop, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Morel mushrooms are a forager’s delight, but don’t shortcut cleaning them. As flood relief continues from Hurricane Helene — a musician raises money with a song inspired by West Virginia’s 2016 floods. And, not every pumpkin gets to be a jack-o-lantern. Some are used in science experiments instead.
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1 EJ Henderson After The Flood And "Little Seed," Inside Appalachia 53:35
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After Helene, an Asheville guitar maker grapples with how to help her neighborhood when there’s so much need. A church in West Virginia is helping turn unwanted guns into garden tools. And, for writer Wei Tchou, it took leaving her home in East Tennessee to start seeing herself in a new way.
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1 Ropecraft, Mutual Aid After The Storm And River Surfing, INside Appalachia 53:29
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Rock climbing gear eventually wears out, but it can still live on as art. Also, the response to Hurricane Helene shows us some of the best in people. Neighbors are helping neighbors. And surfing in West Virginia. Yeah, that’s a real a thing.
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1 Encore: Spooky Tales And Sci-Fi, Inside Appalachia 53:26
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Submitted for your approval, we have a selection of spooky tales for Halloween and beyond. We have scary stories read by acclaimed sci-fi and horror authors, tales of the supernatural, and we might know someone who says they’ve seen a ghost.
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1 The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler, Inside Appalachia 53:35
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Textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains. Now, a new young adult book fills in some of what might have been missed about the Mine Wars. Also, when flooding devastates a community, people can find solace through faith and through song. And we remember songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, who passed away last month. Dozens of musicians have covered his songs including Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash and June Carter and Elvis Presley.…
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1 Frank X. Walker And Flood Stories Past And Present, Inside Appalachia 53:34
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This week, Affrilachian poet Frank X. Walker has a new collection of poetry that looks at Black life in Kentucky before, during, and after the Civil War… We also check in with the people affected by flooding in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. A new collection of essays and poesm remembers the 2022 flood in Eastern Kentucky witnessed by writers trapped at the Appalachian Writers Workshop. And bird watching only sounds relaxing. Sometimes, it can get a little wild.…
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1 Hurricane Helene Comes To The Mountains, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Hurricane Helene dumped nearly 30 inches of rain in parts of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Communities are reeling from the devastation. We check-in with Lilly Knoepp at Blue Ridge Public Radio in western North Carolina. Also, a new book illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And White potters co-opted the African art of face jugs in the 1800s. A modern-day Black potter says his art can’t be replicated.…
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1 ENCORE: Remembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Inside Appalachia remembers Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And, grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Plus, it’s not just you. There are more deer than ever these days. A writer explores the long, complicated entwinement of people and our wild kin.…
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1 Black Mountain Poet, Fascinating Fungi And A Unicorn Mug, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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This week… we talk with a poet about his new collection, titled “If Lost.” He found inspiration for it… by walking around in the woods. . Now is a great time for mushroom hunters to head to the woods and find all kinds of fascinating fungi – even those not meant to be eaten. And, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go to replace yours?…
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One of America’s greatest contributions to world culture … is hip hop. A new compilation documents what it sounds like across Appalachia. Also people in the region love their local water springs, but in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, they take that dedication to another level. And, congressional Republicans are trying to freeze funding for new mine safety rules. Advocates are concerned.…
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1 The Appalachian Forager And Crosswinds, Inside Appalachia 53:33
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This week, the woman behind the popular tik tok account “Appalachian Forager” makes jam from wild pawpaws … and jewelry from coyote teeth. We also talk with the hosts of a new podcast that looks at coal dust exposure beyond the mines, affecting people far downstream from Appalachia. And, in some places, slavery continued in different forms well after the end of the Civil War. A new marker in Western North Carolina acknowledges that history and commemorates a disaster that killed 19 Black prisoners. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Grand March And A Year After A Denied Abortion, Inside Appalachia 53:33
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For nearly a century, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival has staged a formal dance. We visit the festival and learn about a manual that’s been passed down for generations. Also, abortion is illegal in most cases in Tennessee. A photographer spent a year following one mother who was denied an abortion. And we talk to Marshall University professor and poet Sarah Henning about her latest book, Burn . You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: The Climbing Climate And Paddle Making, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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This week, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags. Climbers have also been working to make West Virginia's New River Gorge more inclusive. And a master craftsman, who makes one of a kind whitewater paddles remembers some advice. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Filipino Hospitality In Asheville And Famed Thru-Hiker Shares Journey, Inside Appalachia 53:34
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This week, a chef has created a hidden culinary hot spot in Asheville, North Carolina that’s attracting national attention for its eclectic menu and Filipino hospitality. Also, every thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) begins with a first step. Famed hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis shares hers. And the holy month of Ramadan ends with a feast. But war and famine in Gaza muted some of this year’s celebrations. We'll have these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Award Winning Stories From 2023, Inside Appalachia 52:41
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In March, broadcast journalists from Virginia and West Virginia were recognized when the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters met to present awards for notable stories produced in 2023. This week, we listen back to some of our award-winning stories.
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1 A Tale Of Treenware And A NASCAR Legend, Inside Appalachia 53:26
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This week, a pair of former miners found love shoveling coal and shaped a life making wooden spoons. We learn about treenware. Also, NASCAR Hall of Famer Leonard Wood shares stories, and a bit of advice. And, group bike rides are a way to socialize and get outside. But here in Appalachia, newcomers are met with steep hills.…
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1 The Herbal Magic Of Violets And A Book Ban In Virginia, Inside Appalachia 51:16
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Spring wildflowers are in bloom, and some of the most common species play an important role in herbal medicine. This week, we learn about some of the ways people use violets. What’s your favorite style of egg roll? An acclaimed, out-of-the-way restaurant in Pounding Mill, Virginia bends culinary genres and uses an unexpected ingredient. And, more and more school boards are pulling books from library shelves. We’ll speak with a reporter in a Virginia county where 57 titles were yanked.…
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1 ENCORE: True Stories Behind Folk Heroes, Runaway Trains And Murder Ballads 53:36
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads -- how they tell stories and connect us to the past. These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing. In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason, we explore songs about lawbreaking folk heroes, runaway trains and murder ballads.…
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1 Chair Caning And A Housing Fight, Inside Appalachia 53:37
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This week, we visit the Seeing Hand Association. They bring together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. Corporate greed has been gobbling up newspapers for years. Now, some of those same companies are taking a bite out of mobile home parks. They’re raising rents and letting repairs slide. And, as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, people who live near it say government officials are ignoring their concerns about pollution. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Remembering And Revisiting Resistance To The Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia 53:16
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Red Terry’s property in Bent Mountain, Virginia, is in the path of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. She says the place was beautiful, but she's worried about the dangers of the pipeline not far from her home. Plus, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go to replace it? One woman would go pretty far. And… we explore an effort in western Virginia to make old-time music more available to Black musicians. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around The Region. Here’s What They Said 53:45
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This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust belt and even the Northeast. The Appalachian Regional Commission defined the boundaries for Appalachia in 1965 with the creation of the Appalachian Regional Commision, a part of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. It was legislation that sought to expand social welfare, and some localities were eager for the money, while others resisted the designation. The boundaries and definition of Appalachia can now only be changed by an act of Congress. Politically, Appalachia encompasses 423 counties across 13 states — and West Virginia’s the only state entirely inside the region. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different views on what Appalachia really is. For Inside Appalachia , we turned our entire episode over to the question, “What is Appalachia?” With stories from Mississippi to Pittsburgh, we asked people across our region whether they consider themselves to be Appalachian.…
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1 Remembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer, Inside Appalachia 53:46
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Inside Appalachia remembers Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Plus, it’s not just you. There are more deer than ever these days. A writer explores the long, complicated entwinement of people and our wild kin.…
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1 Brasstown Carvers, Willie Carver And Cabbagetown, Inside Appalachia 53:38
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For nearly a century, some of the best wood carvers in Appalachia have trained at a folk school in North Carolina. The Brasstown Carvers still welcome newcomers to come learn the craft. In 2021, Willie Carver was named Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year. Then he left his job over homophobia and became an activist and celebrated poet. And, the zine Porch Beers chronicles the author’s life in Appalachia — including a move from Huntington to Chattanooga, and back again. You're hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Step Dancing At WVSU And Radioactive Brine, Inside Appalachia 53:22
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Step shows are a tradition at many historically Black universities, including schools in Appalachia. We hear about one that’s part of West Virginia State University’s annual homecoming celebration. Abandoned industrial sites have long been a magnet for people to explore and turn into not-at-all-legal hangout spots, but some come with hidden dangers. We learn about the danger at Fairmont Brine, a site in West Virginia that processed liquid used in hydraulic fracking. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia 53:25
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Appalachians love to compete. Whether it’s recreational league softball, a turkey calling contest or workplace chili cookoffs, Mountain folks are in it to win it. But there’s more to competing than just winning or losing. In this show, we’ll meet competitors who are also keepers of beloved Appalachian traditions.…
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1 Marble Madness And Jon McBride, Inside Appalachia 52:32
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Schoolyard games come and go, but for kids in one community, marbles still rule. Also, this year marks the anniversary of some country music milestones, including the 40th anniversary of Floyd, Virginia’s Friday Night Jamboree. And we remember West Virginia’s first person in space, Jon McBride.
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1 Encore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia 55:27
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In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. Also, four decades ago rice seeds from Laos crossed the ocean to California and made their way to a family of Hmong farmers in North Carolina. And the Appalachian trail has been exhaustively hiked, explored and written about, but it’s still got a few secrets left.…
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1 Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia 53:37
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During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are attack ads falsely connecting it to border safety?…
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1 Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia 51:35
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In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book. Also, when Jerry Machen began making art from old carpets in Tennessee, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. And, a new exhibit shares the cultures of Indigenous people who call Appalachia home.…
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1 Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors — with horses. We visit with farmers who still rely on a real workhorse. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the importance of spoons and what’s helped his writing.…
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1 Encore: Remembering Floods And Recovering From Disaster, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always hope. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Temperature Blankets Tell A Story And Deviant Hollers, Inside Appalachia 53:28
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A good blanket will keep you warm — but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one. This week, we talk to crocheters who make and share their art. Since 2018, there’s been an explosion of LGBT writing about Appalachia. The editor of the new essay collection “Deviant Hollers” tells us about it and more. And, there’s an alternative to invasive bamboo, and it’s native to the region and found by rivers.…
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1 Pierogies, Flat Five Studio And Bigfoot, Inside Appalachia 53:38
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This week, members of a Ukrainian Catholic church in Wheeling, West Virginia, make pierogies every week. They’re popular with the community, but what makes them so good? Also, Salem, Virginia's Flat Five Studio got its first big break when the Dave Matthews Band was searching for a quiet place to record its first album. We hear the story of a big moment for a small studio. And, a longtime Bigfoot hunter believes his first encounter with the mythical monster happened when he was a kid. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Natural Dyes And A "Wishtree" Controversy, Inside Appalachia 52:56
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This week, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist. We also talk with a children's book author about a school system that suspended its community reading program over concerns about the sex of her book's main character — an oak tree. And, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program is now available in every Kentucky community. We revisit our 2022 interview with the American icon. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Handmade Fly Fishing Rods And The World's Largest Tea Pot, Inside Appalachia 53:22
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This week, we visit with a West Virginia man who shows his love for fishing by building exquisite, handmade fly rods. It’s a long process, but he shares his knowledge with others. We also spill the tea on a classic roadside attraction in Chester, West Virginia. And punk music photographer Chelse Warren takes us into the pit for stories and observations. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Roadside Attractions, Pepperoni Rolls And A Bus On A Rock, Inside Appalachia 53:31
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This week, dinos fight Civil War soldiers at a theme park throwback — Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Virginia. Also, if you’re hungry for a pepperoni roll in West Virginia, you can find one at just about any gas station. So — how did they get so popular? We’ll hear one theory. And we check out the backstory of a bus that sits at the confluence of the New and Gauley rivers — and the man who put it there. Hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Healing Power Of Old-Time Music And A History Of Meth, Inside Appalachia 52:32
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This week, old-time music jams aren’t just fun, they’re good for your mental health. Also, the opioid epidemic has changed how we talk about addiction in Appalachia. But it’s not America’s only drug crisis. And, every year, hundreds of people parachute off the 876-foot-tall New River Gorge Bridge for Bridge Day, but not just anyone can do it. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Hip Hop In W.Va. And Food Deserts In Knoxville, Inside Appalachia 53:46
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This week, hip hop started in New York and took root in places like West Virginia. We explore some of the history of the music and where it is today. Also, food deserts are places where it’s hard to find nutritious food, but they’re found in more than just rural counties in Appalachia. Food deserts are also in disenfranchised neighborhoods, like in East Knoxville. And, the Reverend George Mills Dickerson of Tazewell, Virginia, was born in the years after slavery ended. During Juneteenth, he’s remembered especially through his poetry. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: Fur Trapping In W.Va. And A Blue Ribbon Winner, Inside Appalachia 53:32
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This week, we visit with West Virginia trappers to learn about the fur trade in the 21st century. We also meet a county fair champion who keeps racking up the blue ribbons and has released a cookbook of some of her favorites. And we hear an update on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Construction has begun again, but some people wonder if it’s even needed. These stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Stickers And The Trouble With Indian Creek, Inside Appalachia 53:28
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This week, we meet a West Virginia artist who designs stickers, t-shirts, patches and pins. She draws on classic Appalachian phrases her family has used for years. They’re not all radio-friendly. Also, people who live near Indian Creek in southern West Virginia say something is wrong with the water. Tests show contamination from a nearby mine. Now people and animals are getting sick. And, lots of schools are seeing teacher shortages. But what happens when the band director quits? You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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When the farming start-up, AppHarvest, launched in Kentucky, it promised good jobs in coal country — but some workers called it a grueling hell on earth. We also explore an island of Japanese culture in West Virginia called Yama. And fish fries have been a staple in Charleston, West Virginia’s Black community for years. We visit one and learn a little about what’s made them so popular. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia 53:37
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In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. Also, four decades ago rice seeds from Laos crossed the ocean to California and made their way to a family of Hmong farmers in North Carolina. And the Appalachian trail has been exhaustively hiked, explored and written about, but it’s still got a few secrets left. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Cougars Football and EJ Henderson Guitars, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Alleghany and Covington high schools were rivals for decades. But now, they’ve merged. This week, we head to a home football game and learn how it’s going. Also, the daughter of a legendary guitar maker didn’t set out to take up her father’s craft — but she’s found it irresistible. And, we take a trip to the mushroom capital of the U.S. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Encore: The Rise of Black Lung, Inside Appalachia 53:38
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Black lung disease is back. In fact, it never went away. Now, younger and younger miners are living with a particularly nasty form of black lung disease. Regulators and the coal industry have known about the problem for decades — but they’ve been slow to respond. One reporter asks, “What would happen if thousands of workers in any other industry got sick and died just because of where they worked?” This week, we’re talking about the black lung epidemic, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Folkways Highlights Of 2023, Inside Appalachia 53:30
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Since 2019, Inside Appalachia has brought you stories from our Folkways Reporting Project . Folkways was created to boost awareness of Appalachian folk traditions and how they’re passed between people. In 2023, we added 25 stories to our growing archive that explore diverse arts, culture, food and people of Appalachia. This week, look back at some of the past year’s Folkways highlights.…
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Since 1967, Foxfire has been a storehouse of traditional Appalachian knowledge that still helps people today. It continues to preserve music and history, but part of Foxfire’s heritage has been recording the stories of Appalachian women. This week, Inside Appalachia, explores Foxfire –its past, present and future.…
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This week, we return to some of our favorite stories from 2023. Appalachia saw challenge and calamity, but people found joy … and strength. We learn about how an old family tradition is connecting with a new generation –and we find unexpected views and surprises just off the interstate.
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1 Wassailing, Folk Art and Grandma's Potato Candy, Inside Appalachia 53:34
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This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. We also visit Kentucky’s Minnie Adkins. She’s had a long career as a folk artist, which began with a pocket knife. And, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 The Climbing Climate and Paddle Making, Inside Appalachia 53:22
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This week, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags... Climbers have also been working to make the New River Gorge more inclusive. And a master craftsman, who makes one of a kind whitewater paddles remembers some advice. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Open Head Takes Photos, Model Trains And The Kentucky Moonshine Trail, Inside Appalachia 53:17
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This week, punk music photographer Chelse Warren takes us into the pit. We hop a tiny train to discover the miniature wonders of a West Virginia model railroad. Then, we journey to eastern Kentucky, where they’re reclaiming their bootlegging heritage –along a new moonshine trail.
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This week, we usher in the season of lights with our holiday show from 2022. James Beard-nominated West Virginia chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson serve up special dishes with stories behind them. We visit an old-fashioned toy shop whose future was uncertain after its owners died – but there’s a twist. We also share a few memories of Christmas past, which may or may not resemble yours. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 Inclusive Square Dancing, Zine Fest And Playing The Spoons, Inside Appalachia 53:18
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This week, we pick up a little light reading at the Johnson City Zine Fest. And… Grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Also, the perils of playing the spoons. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .
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1 The Rock Band Wednesday, Quilting and The Moonshine Messiah, Inside Appalachia 53:27
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This week, Karly Hartzman of Asheville indie rock band Wednesday, talks about songwriting, place and spending a lot of time with a band on tour. We also meet Emily Jones Hudson, who started a workshop to try and reinvigorate quilting in her community in Kentucky. Also, we check in with the Alabama Astronaut and learn about a uniquely Appalachian form of art – religious music heard only in snake-handling churches.…
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1 Mushroom Mania, Soul Food and Aunt Jeanie, Inside Appalachia 53:18
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This week, we head to the woods and take a master class in foraging for wild mushrooms. We also break bread and talk soul food with Xavier Oglesby, who is passing on generations of kitchen wisdom to his niece, Brooklynn. And we’ll hear about old-time music legend Aunt Jeannie Wilson. A marker has been set near the place where people used to hear her play. These stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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1 ENCORE: Wildflowers, Paddle Makers, Turkey Calls — And More Inside Appalachia 50:32
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We'll meet a man who makes wooden turkey calls, but these aren’t just any turkey calls. Painter Brian Aliff doesn’t call himself an artist, but he intricately paints his turkey calls, which are now collectors’ items. We'll also meet people who make wooden paddles by hand and custom-decorate each one, and a man who repairs cuckoo clocks. Finally, we’ll travel to some of the most beautiful spots in Appalachia to find wildflowers, like Dolly Sods and the Canaan Valley of West Virginia. And we wonder — are these areas becoming too popular? These stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia .…
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