Podcasts about Appalachia

this weel that gals are back and cover very spooky tales that came straight out of the Appalachia  Mountains. Get your night light ready!!! They also cover the story of Brenda "the cat" Delgado. the woman whose jealously landed her the 9th woman to ever be on the FBI's Most wanted list.Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

What happens when we follow one plant deeply enough to uncover its stories, traditions, and medicines?In this episode, I sit down with herbalist, artist, and folk magic researcher Rebecca Beyer to talk about her lifelong devotion to spicebush (Lindera benzoin)—a plant rooted in Appalachian folk tradition and brimming with story.Rebecca shares how a difficult illness first led her to herbal medicine, and how she eventually came to see spicebush as her patron plant. We explore its many gifts—from its role in spring tonics and colonial kitchens to its modern uses as a warming, aromatic ally. Rebecca also invites us into her creative world, where her herbal practice meets her art, tattooing, and deep love for regional traditions.Fresh spicebush berries are notoriously difficult to dry, so Rebecca likes to find other creative ways to preserve their peppery, citrus-spiced flavor. She's shared her recipe for Spicebush Honey Bounce—spicebush berries infused in honey, plus a little something extra! You can find a beautifully-illustrated copy of Rebecca's recipe here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why spicebush holds such a beloved place in Appalachian folk traditions, bridging the worlds of food, medicine, and seasonal ritual► Four medicinal benefits of spicebush► Rebecca's trick for drying the fruit so they keep their flavor for years and don't mold—quite a challenge for these juicy berries!► Six ways to work with spicebush for food and medicine, from the bark to twigs, leaves to fruit► Why embracing many teachers—and a community of learning—is key to becoming a better herbalist► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Rebecca Beyer is an Appalachian folk herbalist and magical practitioner, tattooer, author, and crafts woman. She studies and teaches foraging, regional folk medicine and handicrafts at her home in the mountains of Western North Carolina through her school, Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft, and tattoos at her studio, Pars Fortuna.This conversation is full of history, heart, and plant wisdom. Whether you're new to spicebush or already love the plants of Appalachia, I know you'll come away inspired by Rebecca's joyful relationship with this fragrant, generous shrub.----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comYou can find Rebecca at BloodAndSpicebush.com.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author...

Text usAppalachia by H. Dalby lands hard and without apology. This is not a slow-burn mood piece; it's visceral, jagged, and indebted to the slasher tradition in the way it stages violence as both sudden and inevitable. The tale moves through small-town corridors and backroads where ordinary objects and familiar spaces become instruments of menace. Scenes snap into place with the merciless economy of a knife cut—brief, precise, and lingering in memory. The dread here is physical: the crunch of footsteps on gravel, the metallic taste of panic in the mouth, the grotesque choreography of pursuit and escape. It reads like a nightmare filmed on 16mm, all harsh angles and unforgiving light, and it leaves the listener with the same cold residue a good slasher leaves on the skin.What makes the story effective is Dalby's refusal to sentimentalize the violence. The gore isn't indulgent spectacle; it's a functional element of a world where danger is mundane and cruelty wears everyday clothes. The characters are given just enough detail to make their fates matter, then the narrative tightens and advances without wasting sympathy. Listeners who expect catharsis will find none; instead there's the grinding truth of vulnerability exposed and the stubborn, ugly logic that sometimes governs small communities when something feral wakes up among them.A few production notes and reminders: the music for tonight's episode is original and written and performed by Empress— their score undercuts and amplifies the horror in all the right places, and their work ethic on this run has been outstanding. Production and episode logistics were handled by Mickie Eberz, who keeps the whole project moving. The raffle is ongoing; the winner will be drawn from the email list of premium subscribers, so double-check your signup if you want your name in the hat. Premium also gives access to the archive of older episodes. There's a texting service (link in the episode description) where listeners can send short messages for possible on-air reads; important to note, we cannot see who sends those messages or respond to them off-air — messages are only pulled and responded to live.Credits: Produced by Mickie Eberz. Story by H. Dalby. All original music written and performed by Empress.Support the showDemented Darkness https://open.spotify.com/show/2ausD083OiTmVycCKpapQ8Dark Side of the Nerd https://open.spotify.com/show/6cwN3N3iifSVbddNRsXRTuFoxhound43 https://rumble.com/user/Foxhound43

From soccer to football, things are looking up for sports across Tennessee. Even the Titans won last weekend. Plus, the local news for October 7, 2025, and a look at the staying power of low head dams in Appalachia. Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

Steve welcomes Southern Appalachian storyteller extraordinaire Jared King, the man behind the YouTube channel @JaredKingTV . Come on in and sit a spell, it's going to be a spooky ride!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

In November 1861, a secret band of East Tennessee Unionists struck at the heart of Confederate supply lines by burning railroad bridges across the region. They believed the Union army would soon march in to liberate them, but it didn't happen. Instead, Confederate authorities unleashed brutal retaliation, hanging several of the men, while others barely escaped with their lives. In this episode, we tell the story of the East Tennessee bridge burners, the risks they took and the terrible cost they paid. It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia. If you've not done so already, subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts so you don't miss any of our stories.

Director Evelyn Hornwright, from the PACT has an important message for the people of Appalachia.Make sure you go to: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=signal4_finalists_finalistnotification_092325&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio#/2025/shows/genre/scripted-fictionAnd vote for The MODUS Files for Best Scripted Fiction, for the 4th Annual Signal Awards!Voting ends on October 9th, so please go and support our campaign!

Ten days off the Appalachian Trail and I'm deep in the post-trail fog—so I'm doing what any reasonable human would: grading my own record attempt. In this episode I hand out a full report card on the AT self-supported FKT—physical execution, sleep, injuries, nutrition (hello 1,000-cal drink mix), logistics (RIP Shenandoah resupply), mental game, weather, terrain, and storytelling—then tally the GPA. I riff on why drone shots aren't a story, share some Mammoth 200 takes, and explain how two left shoes, a missing electronics bag, and shoe-toe peekaboo somehow still add up to a record. We hit night hiking tactics, the “toughness groove,” and field a few listener questions. Also: a quick bit on why it's “Appalachia,” not “Appa-lay-sha.”If this episode resonated, consider donating to The Trevor Project (link below)—they provide life-saving support and resources.Donate to the Trevor Project: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/fundraiser/6530749Sponsors that kept me moving: Janji (Snappy Trekker shirt & 5" AFO Ultra shorts), ReadyWise (my breakfast scramble), CS Instant Coffee (trail rocket fuel), and Garage Grown Gear (where cottage dreams live). Subscribe, drop a review, and tell one friend who thinks a “fun run” is 214 miles. Stay mid, America—and stay elite, my friends.Chapters00:00 Post-Trail Reflections and Celebrity Shoutouts02:34 The Popularity of 200-Mile Races05:45 The Appalachian Trail Experience08:22 Report Card on the Appalachian Trail FKT10:57 Nutrition Strategies for Endurance17:35 Mental and Emotional Resilience During the Hike23:00 Personal Reflections and Motivation23:57 Logistics and Gear Choices25:41 Resupply Challenges and Navigation28:17 Environmental Adaptation and Terrain Management30:30 Community Engagement and Storytelling32:21 Self-Assessment and Future Aspirations32:48 Audience Questions and Insights44:41 Closing Thoughts and Call to ActionSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside

Scott and Sheila share how they got started into the Bigfoot excursions and how being former police officers , local and federal, helps with gathering evidence.

West Virginia State Police, working with federal ICE agents, have made dozens of immigration arrests in a short period of time. And, an author born in Appalachia delves into America's attitudes about the poor and working classes -- and how that affects every day life. The post More Immigration Arrests And A Tale Of Challenges, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An upcoming trip to Appalachia has Olivia thinking about creatures of myth and legend, so she and Shauna explore the spooky, scary and sometimes silly world of cryptids, and how they are represented in pop culture. After defining what a cryptid is and isn't (sorry, Slenderman fans, your guy isn't one), the Junkies discuss their favorite cryptids, discuss the movies and TV shows they appear in, and figure out which ones they could and could not take in a one-on-one fight. If they ever come up against a Fresno Nightcrawler, a sentient pair of pants, both feel they could win easily. But if they meet Bigfoot, they'll almost certainly surrender. You can watch the Pop Culture Junkie Podcast on YouTube! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/@popculturejunkiepod/videos We have affordable and rewarding Patreon tiers! Be the first to hear new and uncensored content, if you dare! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/popculturejunkiepodcast/posts Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-junkie/id1536737728 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k2pUxzNDBXNCHzFM7EL8W Website: www.popculturejunkie.comFacebook: PopCultureJunkiePodcastInstagram: @pop.culturejunkieThreads: @pop.culturejunkieBluesky: @pop-culture-junkie.bsky.socialEmail: junkies@popculturejunkie.com Shauna on Instagram: @shaunatrinidad Shauna on Threads: @shaunatrinidad Olivia on Instagram: @livimariez

Episode SummaryOn this Backstage Bay Area episode, host Steven Roby sits down with Afro‑Indigenous singer and composer Martha Redbone to talk about her Harlan County roots, Brooklyn upbringing, and the call‑and‑response spirit she brings to the stage. We cover the stories behind her blend of Appalachian folk, gospel‑soul, blues, and jazz; the community‑minded ethos she calls “congregational music”; and what San Francisco can expect when she and her sextet turn Miner Auditorium into a Sunday‑night revival.What You'll HearMartha shares how family traditions, elders' stories, and a lifetime of listening shape her songwriting and live shows. She discusses collaborations with her husband and musical director Aaron Whitby, honors the often‑overlooked legacy of Black coal miners in Appalachia, and reflects on music as a tool for healing and togetherness. Expect singing, call‑and‑response, and a band built for groove and communion.GuestGuest: Martha Redbone is an award‑winning vocalist, songwriter, and composer of Cherokee/Choctaw and African American heritage. Her acclaimed projects include The Garden of Love: Songs of William Blake and original music (with Aaron Whitby) for the Broadway revival of  For colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf. She tours nationally, leads workshops, and advocates for the preservation of culture.LinksTickets — SFJAZZ: Martha Redbone at Miner Auditorium: https://www.sfjazz.org/tickets/productions/25-26/martha-redbone/Artist — Martha Redbone (official site): https://martharedbone.com/Venue — SFJAZZ Center: https://www.sfjazz.org/Podcast — Backstage Bay Area: https://backstagebayarea.com/Call to ActionEnjoy the episode? Please follow/subscribe and share with a friend. If you're in the Bay Area, grab tickets and join us at Miner Auditorium.Hashtags#MarthaRedbone #SFJAZZ #MinerAuditorium #BackstageBayArea #AmericanRoots #IndigenousPeoplesDay #LiveMusicSF #GospelSoul #Appalachia #Brooklyn

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews historian Tim Silver about his new true-crime thriller DEATH IN BRIAR BOTTOM. Tim is a professor emeritus of history at Appalachian State University and is the author of MOUNT MITCHELL AND THE BLACK MOUNTAINS and coauthor of AN ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR.

On this episode of ¡Qué Spooky! Podcast, we remind you that spooky season is finally here!~Andrez takes us to the Appalachia mountain range! So many spooky things have happened over the years in this area, from Mothman to Bigfoot sightings, to unexplained phenomena. Come listen to the stories we have lined up for you. There's so much more to this region, we couldn't possibly do it in one episode. Take a seat with us!Email us any personal paranormal and true crime encounters and/or suggestions at: quespookypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @quespookypodcast And we now have a merch store! Check it out!https://quespookypodcast-shop.fourthwall.com

This episode was recorded on July 20th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Rhonda Vincent, Neal Francis, Otis Gibbs, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer, Chao Tian: From China to Appalachia, and Dawn Landes. https://bit.ly/4nPfG8d

This week, we wrap up our commemoration of the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene by talking with Mitchell County's David Biddix, who documented the effects of the storm and its aftermath in that hard-hit part of North Carolina. From his home in Spruce Pine to small communities like Poplar, and along the Nolichucky where CSX rail lines were washed away, he shares what he saw as the area endured the flooding of September 2024.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast. You'll find us on your favorite podcast app.Thanks for listening.

Dolan Perkins Valdez, multiple award-winning author of “Wench,” “Bomb,” and “Take My Hand.” Her newest book, “Happyland,” is inspired by the true story of a secret community of formerly enslaved people in Appalachia.In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of the ideas, thought processes, and beliefs that fuel her work, including:The part of writing a novel that can make her feel like “the book is taking years off my life”The surprising number of drafts it takes to get to a publishable manuscriptHow to elicit feedback that is actually helpful from early readersIdentifying your “good readers”The research habit that can bite her in the buttThe part of the writing process where her writerly demons tend to pop up the mostBuilding your day around when your brain is at its bestWhy she writes every book as if it's her lastWhy she views all writing as politicalWriting what's in your heart, not what you think will sellThe question she asks herself when she's writing things that scare herConnect with Dolen on Instagram @dolenperkinsvaldezFor full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.Thank you for listening!And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Song: Breathe Easy Music by: Karly Loveling   Notes: When I heard this song of Karly's, I couldn't wait to tease apart the harmonies -- and I find I sing it to myself at odd moments -- its kind, gentle advice lets me release into my own wisdom. What's funny is I came to record it in a bit of a rush, after a rather stressful day and knowing I'd be travelling in the morning, so I really had to get it done... and the breath of song did its thing. As I taught it, my heart eased, my breath deepened, I reconnected to my own wholeness -- and by the end of the episode, I was loathe to stop! I'll be curious to know if your body responds the same way?   Songwriter Info: Karly Loveling is a seasoned songleader, songwriter, and permissionary of heartfelt expression. For over two decades, she has been guiding voices and hearts through community singing, classes, and workshops in Eugene, Oregon and beyond. Karly's journey in Oregon began with a formative chapter at Lost Valley Educational Center, where she immersed herself in personal growth workshops and forged lasting connections. With a background in dance and a degree in the field, she co-founded Coalessence Dance, an ecstatic dance community that continues to thrive, with Becca Perry in 2006. Karly's love for community singing deepened through her many years at Singing Alive, where she led song circles and found inspiration among fellow songleaders from the gathering's inception through 2023. In 2013, she founded the Hummingbirds Girls Choir, whose joyful harmonies became a beloved feature at the Eugene Saturday Market, Holiday Market, and the Oregon Country Fair. In 2015, Karly launched Singing Heart, a community singing group, which inspired her to complete the Community Choir Leadership Training in British Columbia the following year. Singing Heart is proud to be part of the Ubuntu Choirs Network, affirming the principle that everyone can sing and that singing builds connection. Karly's often playful, layered, and meaningful original songs are sung by songleaders from Appalachia to Ireland. She currently offers in-person and online classes, leads retreats, and shares her work at community singing gatherings across the country.   Sharing Info: This song is free to sing, but Karly always welcomes and appreciates financial and networking support.   Song Learning Time Stamps: Start time of teaching: 00:02:34 Start time of reprise: 00:14:16   Links: Karly's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/KarlyLoveling Karly's Bandcamp: https://karlyloveling.bandcamp.com/music Singing Heart Harmonies: https://singingheartharmonies.com/ Karly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlyloveling   Nuts & Bolts: 3:4, melody & 2 harmonies   Join this community of people who love to use song to help navigate life? Absolutely:  https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/335811/81227018071442567/share   Help us keep going: reviews, comments, encouragement, plus contributions... we float on your support.  https://www.abreathofsong.com/gratitude-jar.html

Ginny Hawker is a singer and mentor in the Primitive Baptist tradition, an acapella style with roots in Appalachia. This style of singing inspired bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley, along with country stars like Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs. Hawker is passing this music tradition on to a new generation.

Join the boys as they cross this milestone with stories about Bigfoot, Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia as wells as some Feral People stories. As always, Thank you for listening. P.S. If you want the new content, jump to 26:02 lol.Visit patreon.com/mysteriousbrews today and become a "BrewsCrew" member. You will receive weekly episodes early, Patreon exclusive episodes, and a sense of pride for helping your two favorite basement dwelling idiots. If you can't find it in your heart to contribute monthly, then head over to Apple iTunes and leave the boys a 5-star review.

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Starting and scaling a private practice can feel overwhelming, especially in a rural region with limited resources. Brent Metcalf, a trauma therapist and group practice owner at Tri-Star Counseling, joins Michael Fulwiler to share how he built a thriving therapy business in Appalachia while staying true to his mission of expanding access to care.Brent opens up about transitioning from social work to private practice, navigating financial uncertainty, and building a practice that reflects his values. He shares the strategies that helped him grow, from offering pro bono sessions during a natural disaster to hiring provisionally licensed therapists and negotiating with insurance companies.Listen to hear how Brent balances business growth with community care, and why leading with heart can be a powerful strategy for therapists building something of their own.In the conversation, they discuss:What it takes to launch a successful practice in a rural areaHow to grow from solo to group practice without burning outWays to stay connected to your mission while running a businessConnect with the guest:Brent on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-metcalf-028870272/ Visit the Tri-Star Counseling website: https://tri-starcounseling.com/ Connect with Michael and Heard:Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/ Newsletter: https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter Book a free consult: joinheard.com/consult Jump into the conversation:(00:00) Welcome to Heard Business School(01:36) Introducing Brent Metcalf(03:01) Growing Up in Rural East Tennessee(04:31) Small-Town Roots and Musket Bowl Tradition in High School(05:06) From Ministry to Social Work(06:11) Joining CPS and Getting Hooked on Fieldwork(08:10) Choosing to Go Back to Graduate School(08:52) Transitioning to Vanderbilt and Mental Health Consulting(10:18) Starting a Therapy Practice Without Business Experience(14:18) How a Financial Advisor Pushed Him to Go Full-Time(17:33) Expanding from Part-Time Practice to Full-Time Mission(18:52) The Importance of Therapy Access in Appalachia(24:18) Building Trust in Resistant Communities(30:35) Offering Free Therapy After a Natural Disaster(34:02) Overcoming Fear of Hiring Employees(37:17) Navigating Healthcare Crisis Without a Biller(39:48) The Stress Group Owners Face Daily(43:27) Negotiating Higher Insurance Reimbursement Rates(48:15) Staying Connected to Your Why to Prevent BurnoutThis episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode. 

Quilting is more than a hobby: it offers some colorful lessons in math. And, the Matthew Perry Foundation comes to Appalachia to carry out the mission of its famous namesake. The post Teaching Math Through Quilting And Matthew Perry Foundation In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains have long been steeped in mystery, folklore, and chilling tales of the supernatural. From whispered ghost stories to terrifying cryptid encounters, this rugged region of the United States is a hotbed of paranormal activity. But could some of these entities be more than folklore? Could they be demonic in nature, taking on monstrous forms that haunt the forests? In this Grave Talks Classic Episode, we sit down with John and Elijah Henderson, a father-and-son duo who grew up surrounded by the myths and mysteries of Appalachia. Their lives have been shaped by the region's traditions and superstitions, but also by firsthand encounters with things that defy explanation. John raises the haunting question: Can demonic entities disguise themselves as terrifying beasts in the forest? What if the cryptids that so many claim to see—shadowy figures, monstrous creatures, glowing eyes in the dark—aren't unknown animals at all, but manifestations of something darker? Together, John and Elijah share their journey into a world where ghosts are seen not just in abandoned houses, but in the mountains themselves. A world where cryptids walk hand in hand with folklore, and where demonic oppression may take forms we least expect. Suppose you've ever been fascinated by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, cryptid sightings, or demonic encounters. In that case, this episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about what lurks in the forest after dark. The Appalachians aren't just beautiful—they're haunted. This is Part Two of our conversation. #AppalachianGhosts #Cryptids #HauntedAppalachia #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedForests #DemonicEntities #GhostStories #RealHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Sources say Letitia James and James Comey are set to be indicted within the next 48 hours. Trish has all the details on this developing bombshell. PLUS—Jimmy Kimmel’s pathetic “non-apology” for his remarks on Charlie Kirk is blowing up in Disney’s face. With ABC affiliates furious, ESPN under fire, and CEO Bob Iger on the ropes, the left’s media empire is in crisis. And it gets worse: liberal rag Jezebel actually PAID witches to hex Charlie Kirk days before his assassination. Even Charlie’s widow, Erika, was disturbed by this grotesque stunt. Trish asks: what is wrong with the left? Meanwhile, Joy Reid is back with another desperate take—this time claiming Senator JD Vance only got into Yale because he’s from Appalachia. Vance’s fiery response is a must-see.

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This week on Labor History Today: From the 2025 Camp Solidarity, West Virginia Mine Wars Museum co-founder Wilma Steele unpacks the red bandana—tracing its paisley roots from Persia to Appalachia—and how a scrap of cloth became labor's emblem of courage, memory, and solidarity. And, on Labor History in 2:00: The Uprising of the 20,000. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #MineWars #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Kai Heron, Keir Milburn and Bertie Russell discuss Radical Abundance, transition and public-commons partnerships. Shownotes Heron, K., Milburn, K., Russell, B. (2025). Radical Abundance. How to Win a Green Democratic Future. Pluto Press. https://www.plutobooks.com/product/radical-abundance/ Kai Heron at Lancaster University: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lec/about-us/people/kai-heron Keir Milburn's contributions at Novara Media: https://novaramedia.com/contributor/keir-milburn/ Bertie Russell at the Autonomous University of Barcelona: https://portalrecerca.uab.cat/en/persons/bertie-thomas-russell Abundance (the collective): https://www.in-abundance.org/ on Marta Harnecker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marta_Harnecker on Michael A. Lebowitz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_A._Lebowitz Lebowitz, M. A. (2013). Contested Reproduction and the Contradictions of Socialism. Socialist Project. https://socialistproject.ca/2013/09/b877/ on Yevgeni Preobrazhensky: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yevgeni_Preobrazhensky Preobrazhensky, Y. (1965). The New Economics. Oxford University Press. https://files.libcom.org/files/%5bPreobrazhensky%2C_Evgeny_Alekseevich%5d_The_New_Econo(BookZZ.org).pdf Nunes, R. (2021). Neither Vertical nor Horizontal. A Theory of Political Organization. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/772-neither-vertical-nor-horizontal on Public-Commons Partnerships: https://www.in-abundance.org/what-is-a-public-commons-parntership https://www.in-abundance.org/reports/public-common-partnerships-building-new-circuits-of-collective-ownership for case studies on Public-Commons Partnerships, see: https://www.in-abundance.org/case-studies on Public-Private Partnerships: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public%E2%80%93private_partnership on council farms in the UK: https://www.cpre.org.uk/explainer/county-farms-explainer/ Common Wealth (the organization): https://www.common-wealth.org/ Common Wealth's recent project on privatization and Public-Private Partnerships in the UK: https://www.common-wealth.org/interactive/who-owns-britain/home on Che Guevara: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Che_Guevara on Stuart Hall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Hall_(cultural_theorist) on Hugo Chávez: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Ch%C3%A1vez Gilbert, C. (2023). Commune or Nothing! Venezuela's Communal Movement and its Socialist Project. Monthly Review Press. https://monthlyreview.org/9781685900243/ on agroecology: https://agroecology-coalition.org/what-is-agroecology/ SCOP-TI: https://www.scop-ti.info/ the Berlin Housing Campaign: https://dwenteignen.de/en on the Wards Corner Market: https://www.in-abundance.org/case-studies/wards-corner Amarnath, S. et al. (2023): Varieties of Derisking. Phenomenal World. https://www.phenomenalworld.org/interviews/derisking/ on the Great Replacement conspiracy theory in the US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Replacement_conspiracy_theory_in_the_United_States on marronage communities and their role in slave rebellions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maroons on the coal strikes in Appalachia in the late 19th and early 20th century: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_Wars on the Black Panther Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_Party on SYRIZA and their development: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/rethinking-populism/the-systemic-metamorphosis-of-greeces-once-radical-left-wing-syriza-party/ on Erik Olin Wright's “Transition Troughs” concept, see chapter 9 and 10 of: Wright, E. O. (2010). Envisioning Real Utopias. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/2143-envisioning-real-utopias the “Abundance” report on the social property of water in the UK: https://www.in-abundance.org/latest/beyond-bailouts on the 2023 strike in France where workers cut energy to certain sectors: https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/03/30/robin-hood-electricians-and-oil-blockades-the-radical-tactics-of-frances-striking-energy-w van Dyk, S. & Haubner, T. (2021). Community-Kapitalismus. Hamburger Edition. https://www.hamburger-edition.de/buecher-e-books/artikel-detail/community-kapitalismus/ van Dyk, S. (2018). Post-Wage Politics and the Rise of Community Capitalism. Work, Employment and Society, 32(3), 528-545. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0950017018755663 on municipalism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Municipalism Bianchi, I. & Russell, B. (eds.) (2026). Radical Municipalism. The Politics of the Common and the Democratization of Public Services. Bristol University Press. (forthcoming) https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/radical-municipalism on the Occupy Movement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_movement on Climateflation: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/26/tuesday-briefing-how-climateflation-is-pushing-food-prices-ever-higher-and-changing-how-we-eat on hernani burujabe (the tripartite economic planning system in the city of Hernani): https://hernaniburujabe.eus/es/que-es/ Egia-Olaizola, A., Villalba-Eguiluz, U. and Gainza, X. (2025), Beyond the New Municipalism. Towards Post-Capitalist Territorial Sovereignty in the Case of Hernani Burujabe. Antipode, 57: 1448-1469. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anti.70030 on the Commons (concept): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons on Evergreening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evergreening Klein, E. & Thompson, D. (2025). Abundance. Avid Reader Press. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Abundance/Ezra-Klein/9781668023488 on Marx's concept of the realm of necessity and freedom: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/subject/hist-mat/capital/vol3-ch48.htm on David Graeber: https://davidgraeber.org/ Suits, B. (2005). The Grasshopper. Games, Life and Utopia. Broadview Press. https://kevinjpatton.com/teaching/phil_3230/readings/Bernard%20Suits%20-%20The%20Grasshopper.pdf on the socialist ecomodernism and degrowth debate: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2023-01-23/ecomodernism-on-its-own-terms/ Future Histories Episodes on Related Topics S3E44 | Anna Kornbluh on Climate Counteraesthetics https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e44-anna-kornbluh-on-climate-counteraesthetics/ S03E30 | Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e30-matt-huber-kohei-saito-on-growth-progress-and-left-imaginaries/ S03E29 | Nancy Fraser on Alternatives to Capitalism https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e29-nancy-fraser-on-alternatives-to-capitalism/ S03E19 | Wendy Brown on Socialist Governmentality https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e19-wendy-brown-on-socialist-governmentality/ S03E03 | Planning for Entropy on Sociometabolic Planning https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e03-planning-for-entropy-on-sociometabolic-planning/ S02E51 | Silvia Federici on Progress, Reproduction and Commoning https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e51-silvia-federici-on-progress-reproduction-and-commoning/ S02E13 | Tine Haubner und Silke van Dyk zu Community-Kapitalismus https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e13-tine-haubner-und-silke-van-dyk-zu-community-kapitalismus/ --- If you are interested in democratic economic planning, these resources might be of help: Democratic planning – an information website https://www.democratic-planning.com/ Sorg, C. & Groos, J. 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This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains have long been steeped in mystery, folklore, and chilling tales of the supernatural. From whispered ghost stories to terrifying cryptid encounters, this rugged region of the United States is a hotbed of paranormal activity. But could some of these entities be more than folklore? Could they be demonic in nature, taking on monstrous forms that haunt the forests? In this Grave Talks Classic Episode, we sit down with John and Elijah Henderson, a father-and-son duo who grew up surrounded by the myths and mysteries of Appalachia. Their lives have been shaped by the region's traditions and superstitions, but also by firsthand encounters with things that defy explanation. John raises the haunting question: Can demonic entities disguise themselves as terrifying beasts in the forest? What if the cryptids that so many claim to see—shadowy figures, monstrous creatures, glowing eyes in the dark—aren't unknown animals at all, but manifestations of something darker? Together, John and Elijah share their journey into a world where ghosts are seen not just in abandoned houses, but in the mountains themselves. A world where cryptids walk hand in hand with folklore, and where demonic oppression may take forms we least expect. Suppose you've ever been fascinated by Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, cryptid sightings, or demonic encounters. In that case, this episode will make you question everything you thought you knew about what lurks in the forest after dark. The Appalachians aren't just beautiful—they're haunted. #AppalachianGhosts #Cryptids #HauntedAppalachia #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #HauntedForests #DemonicEntities #GhostStories #RealHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina a year ago, it left behind washed-out roads, flooded homes, and communities cut off from each other. For first responders, the storm was more than just a headline, it was a fight to save lives.In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we sit down with Kevin Behm, a firefighter and first responder with the Nebo Fire Station in McDowell County, North Carolina, who lives in Marion. Kevin was on duty the night Helene hit and in the days that followed. He shares what it was like working that night and on the days that followed, navigating road closures and flooding and seeing firsthand how his neighbors pulled together in the aftermath of the storm.It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Thank you for listening.

Take a road trip through the heart of Appalachia as we explore the Top 10 autumn destinations where fiery mountain ridges, hidden byways, and small-town festivals bring fall to life. From world-famous drives like the Blue Ridge Parkway to quirky gems like Kentucky's Woolly Worm Festival, this episode blends breathtaking scenery with the charm of Appalachian culture. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or just love the magic of fall, this is your guide to chasing autumn's colors across the mountains. #autumnleaves #fall #autumninappalachia #BlueRidgeParkway #SmokyMountains #Dollywood #Kentucky #Tennessee #Virginia #WestVirginia 

Terrifying Appalachian Dogman Encounter While Hunting Paul joins us to share his story of an experience he had while hunting when he was 15, deep in the Appalachian Mountains where he encountered a creature that changed his life forever. He's still searching for answers to this day and you can follow his journey at the Kentucky Dogman Project on Facebook and YouTube.Kentucky Dogman Projecthttps://www.youtube.com/@paulchafin6318https://www.facebook.com/groups/437606950855387From The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, the paranormal, cryptozoology as well as ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion here on the From The Shadows Podcast.   Web https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove  https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorInstagram - Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Dogman #DogmanEncounter #Hunting #AppalachianMountains #Kentucky #DanielBoone #cryptid #paranormal 

What happens when you spot not just one Sasquatch—but two—climbing a muddy hillside in a thunderstorm, right in front of your truck? In this unforgettable episode, we meet a witness who recalls seeing a motherly Sasquatch with a smaller one by her side near Twin Bridges, Missouri. Lightning cracked through the Ozarks as the two figures disappeared into the woods, leaving behind only awe and questions. But that's just one of the encounters shared here.You'll also hear from Melissa in Southwest Virginia, who saw a Sasquatch tap on her second-story window; an outdoorsman in Texas who watched a creature ambush a deer; and a camper in Yosemite's Tioga Pass who felt drawn back by something he couldn't explain and MANY MORE ACCOUNTS! These stories span from the forests of Oregon and Appalachia to the riverbanks of Texas—and each one carries the same chilling thread: they saw something. And it saw them back.

Kain Michael is the person behind the online project/channel “House of Enoch” — a Bigfoot/Sasquatch researcher and homeowner who says his property has persistent, dramatic activity (large tracks, vocalizations, weird occurrences). He's been a guest on multiple Bigfoot podcasts where he describes giant prints (reported up to ~24 inches), haunting calls, close approaches, and other strange evidence found around his land.

Legend has it that there was a race of small, white, day-blind folks who lived inside the Appalachia mountains and were there even before the Creek, Iroquois, or Cherokee. Were they Welsh refugees? Some kind of mountain hobbit? Or were they... ALIENS???? "Strange and Unexplained" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab & Three Goose Entertainment and is a journey into the uncomfortable and the unknowable that will leave you both laughing and sleeping with the lights on. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  Follow us on Instagram Episode Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp. Right now, Strange listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/STRANGE and use code STRANGE at checkout. Wildgrain. For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/STRANGE to start your subscription.

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene tore through the Southeastern United States, bringing deadly storm surge, destructive winds, tornadoes, and record-breaking rainfall. Combined with a rare Predecessor Rainfall Event (PRE), the storm caused catastrophic flooding across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, leaving behind nearly $80 billion in damage.One year later, the Carolina Weather Group brings you this anniversary special report, filmed on location across the Carolinas, documenting the lasting damage, recovery efforts, and ongoing rebuilding.In this program, we visit:Asheville, NC, where the River Arts District became the epicenter of national flood coverage after the French Broad River engulfed buildings and crippled the city's infrastructure.Black Mountain and East Asheville, where residents endured devastating flash flooding with little access to outside help.Fletcher, NC, where the French Broad River crested 10 feet higher than the infamous 1916 flood.South Carolina Upstate communities, where hurricane-force winds up to 106 mph brought down trees and power lines.NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in Asheville, where scientists managed without power or water to preserve vital U.S. climate archives.The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, where forecasters issued life-saving warnings while enduring the storm themselves.This anniversary documentary blends firsthand accounts, scientific analysis, and official data to provide one of the most complete records yet of Hurricane Helene's impact on the Carolinas and Appalachia.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction: Hurricane Helene's Landfall and Damage Overview02:00 – On Location in Asheville: One Year After the Storm04:30 – The River Arts District: Epicenter of Flooding and Destruction07:15 – French Broad River Flooding: Buildings, Cars, and Infrastructure Lost10:00 – Landslides and Debris Flows Across Appalachia12:30 – Evan Fisher Joins: Walking Through Asheville's Recovery16:00 – Comparing Helene to the 1916 Flood in Western North Carolina19:45 – Black Mountain: Floodwaters Overwhelm Neighborhoods23:00 – Community Meetings and Radio: How Residents Stayed Informed26:00 – Search, Rescue, and Reunification: Stories of Survival30:00 – Inside NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (Asheville)34:00 – Protecting America's Weather Archives During the Storm38:00 – Rainfall Data and “1-in-1,000-Year” Event Analysis41:00 – National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg: Messaging a Catastrophic Storm44:00 – Closing Reflections: Damage, Recovery, and Rebuilding the Carolinas

President Trump now says Ukraine is in a position to win back land taken by Russia, calling Russia a "paper tiger." Here & Now security analyst Jim Walsh joins us to discuss what Trump's new position means for Ukraine and Europe. Then, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) explains why expiring health care tax credits are the main sticking point in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month. And, one year since Hurricane Helene devastated the southeast, we look at how Appalachia is recovering, healing and learning after Helene brought extreme landslides and flooding to the area, with Grist reporter Katie Myers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

New calls for a change in leadership at FCPS, could a fund used to help Kentuckians rent and own homes being doing more, learning way to reduce falling risks, a unique music festival moves to Kentucky, and a Kentuckian is on her way to becoming a NASA astronaut.

As a child in rural Appalachia, Rachel Harris spent her days in her father's vegetable garden, playing with dinosaur figurines and dreaming of ancient worlds. Today, she's part of a very different world, working behind the scenes at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., as a NASA Postdoctoral Management Program (NPMP) fellow. Harris, who holds a Ph.D. in geosciences with a focus on biogeochemistry and environmental microbiology, isn't in a traditional lab or field site. Instead, she's embedded in science management and policy, where NASA's missions are carefully shaped and supported. In this episode of Further Together, Harris discusses how she wanted to watch the sausage get made from a space policy perspective. “I thought I had a good understanding of NASA bureaucracy, but I've come to realize how interconnected and thorough the process really is," Harris said. "There's a lot of behind-the-scenes work that ensures everything NASA shares with the community is vetted and supported.” To learn more about the NASA Postdoctoral Program, or to apply, visit https://npp.orau.org/

"...we went outside, only to find my van's tires slashed..."CREEPYPASTA► "We went on a camping trip in Appalachia. Never again." written by ZacharyBake, narrated by ClancyPasta► https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1n06y9n/we_went_on_a_camping_trip_in_appalachia_never/Day 1 - 00:00Day 2 - 11:29Here are ways to support the channel if you wish ~MERCH ► http://teespring.com/stores/clancypastastorePATREON ► https://patreon.com/clancypastaMEMBERSHIP ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnfg9w5hrnPT7oA1H3uRZEQ/joinHere's where you can find me, and also links to the audio version of the show ~X / TWITTER ► http://x.com/clancypastaINSTA ► https://instagram.com/clancypastaSPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/51DHHPsFnEvDAGfRiZPMF7ANCHOR.FM ► https://anchor.fm/clancypastaMUSIC► Background music is original and done in house by my best friend and house audio designer SKEEVY WEEVIL#Creepypasta #scarystories #horrorstories

Halloween 2025 is a week away—perfect time for true ghost stories about America's haunted backroads. This Terrifying & True deep dive uncovers the nationwide pattern behind one eerie place-name: Spook Hollow. We track the Dutch origin of “spook,” the Appalachian meaning of “hollow,” and how frontier fear spawned murdered-peddler tales, haunted bridges, cemetery guardians, and roadside apparitions—prime Halloween podcast listening for fans of paranormal folklore and haunted places.Inside this episode:• Nyack, New York — Camboan legend: the gentle ghost said to give a real Spook Hollow its name.• Phelps County, Missouri — Spook Hollow Rd / Pine Hill Cemetery: Goat-Man reports, phantom cars, dead electronics, rusting school bus.• Oregonia, Ohio — headless bridge haunting: midnight ritual, thud on the planks, back-roads dare.• Pennsylvania & Appalachia — murdered peddler motif: why these stories cluster in hollows and valleys.If you're searching haunted road stories, Goatman sightings, headless bridge ghost Ohio, Spook Hollow Road Missouri, or the meaning of “hollow” in Appalachia, this episode is your map. Follow and share for spooky-season specials all October.We're telling that story tonight.

Send us a textWelcome to Read Before Midnight, your passage into the strange and the sinister. Season 2 continues with Episode 4 – The Forgotten Place, Part One by W.H. Maxwell. Step into the Allegheny dusk, where four friends descend into a valley hiding a village that was never meant to be found.

On this week's Labor History Today: From Camp Solidarity in Matewan, West Virginia—the heart of the legendary Mine Wars—UMWA President Cecil Roberts reflects on the long struggle of coal miners to claim America's promise that “this land belongs to all of us.” On the eve of his retirement, Roberts' words connect today's fights for justice with a century of labor history rooted in the hollers of Appalachia. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

On the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene's flooding in Appalachia, Rod and Steve share the story of Maria True, general manager of Jet Broadcasting in Erwin, Tennessee. When the Nolichucky River overflowed, it destroyed the studios and AM tower of WEMB and WXIS, along with family belongings tied to her and her late father and former station owner, Jim True. In this episode, Maria talks about the impact of the flood, the recovery in Erwin, and her plans for the future of the stations. If you've not done so already, be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast so you don't miss any of our stories. You'll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts.Thank you for listening.

Huntin' joins us to share some of his own encounters while hiking and hunting in the Appalachian Mountains. He has had encounters with Bigfoot, Dogman, and paranormal creature known as the Smoke Wolf. Huntin' also manages the Instagram page "BeautifullyHaunting.me" where you will find some of the best cryptic content from Appalachia. From The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, the paranormal, cryptozoology as well as ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion here on the From The Shadows Podcast.   Web https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove  https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorInstagram - Podcast https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Dogman DogmanEncounter #Bigfoot #BigfootEncounter #Cryptid #Hunting #Hiking #AppalachainMountains

All paths converge in a night of terror as season five comes to a close. CW: Sounds of: a loud rock concert, a fire alarm, a chainsaw, physical combat and injury by knives; contemplation of being LGBTQ+ in rural Appalachia, discussion of death of a partner, gore, multiple decapitations, impending death by vampires, death by chainsaw, so much vampire violence.Written by Steve Shell, Cam Collins and special guest NitaJadeProduced and edited by Cam Collins and Steve Shell Narrated and performed by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellThe voice of Denise Ramey: Autumn BoegemanThe voice of Micah Ramey: Aaron BentleyThe voice of Miranda Coffey: Andi Marie TillmanThe voice of Jessamine Rogers: Cam CollinsThe voice of Hummingbird Bouknight: NitaJadeThe voice of Troy: Adam KampourisThe voice of Cancer Vamp: Jared Leonard The voice of Annabelle Moss: Stephanie Hickling BeckmanThe voice of Cosom Òde: DJ RogersThe voice of Miss Rosalee: Karen StobbeIntro music: “The Land Unknown (The Home is Nowhere Verses)” written and performed by Landon BloodOutro music: “Neon Dracula" by Violent Fear (a.k.a. Jacob Danielsen-Moore. Available for download on Bandcamp Special equipment consideration provided by Lauten Audio.LEARN MORE ABOUT OLD GODS OF APPALACHIA: www.oldgodsofappalachia.comCOMPLETE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA RITUAL:FacebookInstagramBlueskySUPPORT THE SHOW:Join us over at THE HOLLER to enjoy ad-free episodes, access exclusive storylines and more.Buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch.CLASSIC MERCH: merch.oldgodsofappalachia.comTOUR MERCH & SPECIALTY ITEMS: oldgodsmerch.com.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.© 2025 DeepNerd Media. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcript may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of debate about where Pittsburgh is part of the East Coast, Midwest, or Appalachia, but one thing we can say for sure: Pittsburgh is not part of the South. And for some people, that means that our barbecue scene can be lacking. While we might not live up to the pitmasters in the Carolinas or Texas, we promise that if you're willing to look, you'll still find tender meats, tasty sauces, and great sides. City Paper's Colin Williams is here to tell Host (and born-and-bred Southerner!) Megan Harris where to satisfy your barbecue cravings. Plus, if you love spice and heat, check out the city's first hot sauce festival at Velum Fermentation on October 4. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

This September brings the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene and the powerful flooding that pounded Southern Appalachia. Incredible work has been to remove the bridges and cars and houses and trees that filled up the rivers. And more work continues today and for the next 18 months to clean up the remaining smaller trash. In this episode we learn about these details and how some communities did not flood because dams were removed prior to Helene, and how more dams are being removed post Helene.  Our guests are Hartwell Carson and Andy Hill from Mountain True in North Carolina. GUESTSHartwell CarsonAndy HillMountain True@mtntruefacebookPREVIOUS EPISODES ON HURRICANE HELENEPart 1, Hurricane Helene in Appalachia, The SciencePart 2, Hurricane Helene in Appalachia, River RescueEPISODE ON RIVERS OF SOUTHERN APPALACHIA 10 Rivers For 2025SPONSORSAmerican RiversAmerican Rivers: Hurricane HeleneAmerican Rivers: Rivers of the United StatesDenver Area Nissan Dealers@nissanusa  THE RIVER RADIUSWebsiteRunoff signup (episode newsletter)InstagramFacebookApple PodcastSpotifyLink Tree

Get ready for a night of chills and nervous laughter as Maci and Nadoly of the Ghosteas podcast join us to share their paranormal encounters and dive into some of the creepiest listener stories. Together we unpack haunted tech glitches, Appalachian cryptid encounters, and Nadoly and Maci's terrifying personal hauntings — including a demon, a mimic and a shadow figure.  Stories include: Knocking sounds beneath Maci's bed that may have been linked to a haunted desk…and a demon. Nadoly's ongoing experiences with a mimic, and an ominous shadow figure.    A chilling camping trip dream that may have been more possession than premonition, complete with real scratches that appeared the next morning. A mysterious night of knocks on a window and glowing yellow eyes peering from the treeline. A family's generational “rules of the woods” and the terrifying encounters that proved why they exist. Grab your earl grey (or something stronger) and settle in for the full ghost tea.

When a young woman witnesses the cold-blooded execution of her hiking companion on the Appalachian Trail and lives to tell the tale, her chilling story is almost too much for law enforcement in 1974 to believe. Then, as the pieces start to come together, police are faced with a human predator whose criminal career is the stuff of nightmares. View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-stranger Park Predators is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuckTwitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuckFacebook: /ParkPredators  | /audiochuckllcTikTok:  @audiochuck