Podcasts about Appalachia

The story of Appalachia has come to a close, but a new story has just become. The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are calling and Trader Red is going home...what will follow is an epic tale of revenge and remembrance.Season 4 - Coming Soon!

 Chris Markowski, the Watchdog on Wall Street, discusses various pressing issues affecting the financial landscape and society at large. He critiques the influence of big banks and Wall Street, examines the failures of the war on poverty in Appalachia, and addresses the challenges of immigration and assimilation. Markowski also delves into military preparedness in the face of global conflicts, the complexities surrounding gender identity and mental health, and economic insights regarding China and marijuana regulation. The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking and proactive solutions to these multifaceted problems.

In this deeply unsettling episode, we bring you the testimony of Dale Raymond Sturgill, a decorated Vietnam War veteran who encountered the impossible not once, but twice in his lifetime. His story begins in the humid jungles of the Central Highlands in 1968, where a routine reconnaissance mission turned into a firefight against creatures that should not exist.Dale and his squad came face to face with the legendary Nguoi Rung, known to American soldiers as the Rock Apes, and what followed was a brutal battle for survival that left one man dead and the survivors sworn to secrecy by military intelligence. Dale believed he had seen the worst the world had to offer. He thought the horrors of Vietnam would remain the darkest chapter of his life. He was wrong.Nearly twenty years later, in the remote mountains of Breathitt County, Kentucky, Dale went hunting for deer and found something else entirely. What began as a peaceful week in the wilderness quickly devolved into a waking nightmare when he discovered mutilated animal carcasses, enormous footprints circling his campsite, and heard howls in the night that belonged to no known animal. On his fourth night in the mountains, two creatures emerged from the darkness—beings that walked upright like men but bore the heads and features of monstrous canines. They were hunting him. They were coordinating their attack. And Dale was completely alone.This episode contains Dale's complete account of both encounters, told in his own words as he approaches the end of his life and finally breaks decades of silence. He describes in vivid detail the appearance of the Rock Apes, their almost human eyes, and their terrifying aggression. He recounts the moment he first saw a Dogman step into his firelight—the intelligence and malice burning in its yellow eyes—and the brutal fight that followed when the creatures attacked. His escape through the pitch-black forest, wounded and weaponless, is a harrowing tale of survival against predators that seemed almost supernatural in their abilities. Dale's story forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about what may be lurking in the wild places of our world. From the jungles of Southeast Asia to the hollows of Appalachia, his experiences suggest that humanity shares this planet with creatures we have never classified, never studied, and barely survived encountering. His testimony joins a growing body of accounts from hunters, hikers, and rural residents who have seen things in the woods that defy explanation. This is not a story for the faint of heart. Dale  carried these memories for more than forty years, and now, at the end of his journey, he has chosen to share them with the world. Listen with the lights on, and remember his warning the next time you venture into the deep wilderness. Out there, in the dark places, we are not the apex predators we believe ourselves to be. We are prey.

This week Steve and Rod tell the story of a Christmas morning that ended in heartbreak instead of celebration.In 1882, a passenger train and a freight engine collided near Millboro, Virginia, killing six crewmen and scalding the lone surviving passenger. How this tragedy occurred, the story of the men who paid the price along with that of the injured passenger, is another one of the Stories of Appalachia.If you enjoy our stories, be sure to subscribe so you never miss a new episode. You'll find us on your favorite podcast app.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

History and heritage naturally go hand in hand, and the desire to preserve the former is generally maintained by preserving the latter. Singer, songwriter and musician Marty Falle knows that all too well. His connection to the traditional music of Appalachia was spawned from spending much of his time after graduating from college living in Kentucky, the place where bluegrass was born. Now living on a farm in Eastern Kentucky, he's thoroughly absorbed the music, culture and influences of that storied region, and in the process, made them his own.Falle's producer, Grammy winner Jonathan Yudkin, sums it up succinctly. “Marty seeks stories, history, legends, and paths in creativity… His fresh sound comes from the fact that he is not trying to emulate bluegrass bands of the past or present. Instead, he is creating his songs out of his love of music, unfettered by the influence of other artists. That's what I enjoy the most about working with him. His songs are always unpredictable and surprising…”That, then, is the essence of an artist who's not only impacted by history and heritage, but one who effectively moves those foundations forward as well. He's an Appalachian original and a dedicated contributor to Americana music in general.

This week, when you're the only doctor in a rural mountain county, you've got to think ahead to keep your practice going. Also, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll.And if you bought a live-cut Christmas tree this year, there's a good chance it came from Appalachia.

Health care options are shrinking across rural Appalachia. In November, an urgent care center in rural Patrick County, Virginia closed. In the wake of the closure, Inside Appalachia's Mason Adams went to Stuart, Virginia, to meet with the county's only doctor. The post How Health Care Options Are Shrinking Across Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains are older than memory, older than written history—and many believe they guard secrets never meant to leave the forest. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we journey deep into Appalachia's shadowed past with John and Elijah Henderson, brothers who grew up immersed in the region's traditions, superstitions, and whispered warnings. From an early age, they learned that some stories aren't meant to scare outsiders—they're meant to protect those who listen. As John and Elijah share their firsthand experiences, a chilling question emerges: what if some of the creatures reported in the woods aren't just cryptids… but something far darker? Could demonic entities take on physical forms, using the wilderness as cover? Through stories of unexplainable encounters, unseen presences, and things glimpsed only for a moment between the trees, this episode explores why Appalachia remains one of the most mysterious—and feared—regions in America. #AppalachianLore #CryptidEncounters #ParanormalHistory #HauntedWoods #TrueParanormal #AmericanFolklore #TheGraveTalks #UnexplainedEncounters #MountainMysteries  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:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! The Appalachian Mountains are older than memory, older than written history—and many believe they guard secrets never meant to leave the forest. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we journey deep into Appalachia's shadowed past with John and Elijah Henderson, brothers who grew up immersed in the region's traditions, superstitions, and whispered warnings. From an early age, they learned that some stories aren't meant to scare outsiders—they're meant to protect those who listen. As John and Elijah share their firsthand experiences, a chilling question emerges: what if some of the creatures reported in the woods aren't just cryptids… but something far darker? Could demonic entities take on physical forms, using the wilderness as cover? Through stories of unexplainable encounters, unseen presences, and things glimpsed only for a moment between the trees, this episode explores why Appalachia remains one of the most mysterious—and feared—regions in America. This is Part Two of our conversation. #AppalachianLore #CryptidEncounters #ParanormalHistory #HauntedWoods #TrueParanormal #AmericanFolklore #TheGraveTalks #UnexplainedEncounters #MountainMysteries  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:

David sits down with Dr. Jennifer Cramer, Director of the Appalachian Studies Program at the University of Kentucky and a Professor in the department of Linguistics to talk about the myths and realities of Appalachian Englishes. They talk about her research into dialects in Kentucky and Appalachia and how Appalachian English dialects are similar and different from other American English dialects, and how that influences the ways people think about the region. They also discuss her work with the Kentucky Humanities Council and participation in the Speakers Bureau, a program that provides high-quality speakers to libraries and other non-profits.Thank you for joining us on Tales from the Kentucky Room this year!

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  A heartbreaking Wall Street Journal report from McDowell County, West Virginia exposes the limits—and unintended consequences—of decades of anti-poverty programs. Billions in federal spending, from welfare to Medicare and Medicaid, have failed to revive a county that's lost nearly 70% of its population. Instead, dependency has replaced aspiration, and entire towns are fading away. In this episode, Chris revisits Appalachia, the legacy of LBJ's Great Society, and the harsh reality of economic decline. Drawing on Joseph Schumpeter's “creative destruction” and a blunt insight from comedian Sam Kinison, we ask the uncomfortable question: would it be better to help people move to opportunity rather than endlessly pouring money into places with no future—and even return some areas to nature?

Take a trip to a rural corner of southeast Ohio, where New Lexington schools are unlocking real opportunity for students and offering a blueprint for relevant and engaging public schools that meet the needs of local communities. On this episode of Union Talk, AFT President Randi Weingarten talks with educators and a student about how New Lexington's approach to hands-on learning, career exploration, and student well-being is driving student engagement, providing students real ownership over their futures and breathing new life into a rural community deep in Appalachia.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Anna Rollins about her debut memoir FAMISHED. Anna lives and works in Appalachia. She has taught courses in composition and rhetoric, writing center studies, creative nonfiction, and text analysis for over a decade. Her work has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Electric Literature, Joyland, Newsweek, and The Today Show.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Anna Rollins about her debut memoir FAMISHED. Anna Rollins lives and works in Appalachia. She has taught courses in composition and rhetoric, writing center studies, creative nonfiction, and text analysis for over a decade. Her work has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Electric Literature, Joyland, Newsweek, and The Today Show.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Anna Rollins about her debut memoir FAMISHED. Anna lives and works in Appalachia. She has taught courses in composition and rhetoric, writing center studies, creative nonfiction, and text analysis for over a decade. Her work has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Electric Literature, Joyland, Newsweek, and The Today Show.

"It's never going to be as hard as you think it is." What happens when a theater nerd from Appalachia drops out of college, moves to Hong Kong with $200, and discovers people will actually pay her to write? In this episode, I talk with Rachel Allen about words, travel, and building a business from scratch. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Rachel Allen, a writer, fractional CMO, and founder of Bolt from the Blue Copywriting. Rachel's path has been anything but straightforward—from studying theatre, journalism, and Asian studies, to living in Hong Kong, England, Greece, and beyond. Along the way, she discovered that words could pay the bills and eventually built a career helping businesses make words make money . She shares how her early love of theatre shaped her understanding of story, why dropping out of college and moving across the world was the best decision she ever made, and how a $3.25 writing job turned into a global business. From luxury real estate copy to probiotic rhyming board books for kids, Rachel has written just about everything—and learned to embrace the freedom and fear that come with running her own company . The conversation digs into big questions: why travel makes us better humans, how language literally shapes the way we see the world, and why pseudo-historical utopias are both fascinating and dangerous. Rachel also shares the story behind her upcoming memoir Bat Shit, her next book Feral Wife, and her self-assigned PhD project exploring the cultural roots of the American South . Beyond business, she talks about her love of bourbon, her habit of walking in cemeteries for peace and quiet, and her introverted approach to networking. Her advice to rebels in waiting: decisive action unlocks doors you didn't know existed—and you are far more capable than you think. Quoteable Quotes "I make words make money." — Rachel Allen "Whatever it is, it's not welded into the rebar of the universe. We made it. We can change it." — Rachel Allen "It's never going to be as hard as you think it is." — Rachel Allen "I am not a 100% all-the-time likable human." — Rachel Allen "Experiences are the most important part of this whole thing." — Michael Dargie Episode Highlights From Appalachia to Asia | How Rachel went from Tennessee to Hong Kong with $200. The $3.25 Job | The moment she realized words could make money. Luxury Real Estate & Dog Costumes | Early days of writing anything and everything. Theatre Roots | Why acting and writing are two sides of storytelling. Travel as Teacher | Why everyone should see the world if they can. Pseudo-Historical Utopias | The danger of longing for a past that never existed. Memoir: Bat Shit | Growing up in Christian nationalism and breaking free. Next Book: Feral Wife | Learning what it means to be loved. Self-PhD | Exploring the cultural roots of Southern identity. Cemetery Walks | Why quiet, unusual spaces fuel creativity. Advice to Rebels | Take decisive action—you're more capable than you know. Links From Episode  Website (https://www.boltfromthebluecopywriting.com/) Rachel's Website (https://www.rachelcatherineallen.com/) Rachel on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelallenwrites/) Rachel on Facebook (https://boltfromthebluecopywriting.substack.com/) Rachel on Instagram (http://instagram.com/boltfromthebluecopywriting) Rachel on Threads (https://rachelcatherineallen.substack.com/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu™: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com

Appalachia is a hotbed of spooky things - ghost stories, UFO sightings, well known cryptids. But what is it about this region that makes it so mysterious? We're joined by Chuck Corra of the Appodlachia podcast to discuss what it is that makes us so fascinated with Appalachia!Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of slavery, indentured servitude, gun violence, death, racism, homophobia, violence, discrimination, GuestChuck Corra is the host of Appolachia, a progressive-leftist podcast and media platform about Appalachian culture and politics. They believe accents are sexy, John Brown is a hero, unions are good, and redneck is a term of endearment.Housekeeping- Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books- Call to Action: Send in those urban legend emails as you head home for the holidays!- Submit Your Urban Legends Audio: Call us! 617-420-2344Sponsors- United by Blue, creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code spirits for 20% off at https://unitedbyblue.comFind Us Online- Website & Transcripts: spiritspodcast.com- Patreon: patreon.com/spiritspodcast- Merch: spiritspodcast.com/merch- Instagram: instagram.com/spiritspodcast- Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/spiritspodcast.com- Twitter: twitter.com/spiritspodcast- Tumblr: spiritspodcast.tumblr.comCast & Crew- Co-Hosts: Julia Schifini and Amanda McLoughlin- Editor: Bren Frederick- Music: Brandon Grugle, based on "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod- Artwork: Allyson Wakeman- Multitude: multitude.productionsAbout UsSpirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 20, 2025, Virginia State Police were headed to question high school football coach Travis Turner at his home in Appalachia, Virginia. Before they arrived, he was gone. His wife says he walked into the dense Appalachian mountains behind their house, allegedly carrying a firearm. He hasn't been seen since. Four days later, authorities issued ten felony warrants — five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Additional charges are pending. Travis Turner, the beloved head coach of the undefeated Union High School Bears, is now a fugitive. The U.S. Marshals and FBI have joined the manhunt. There's a $5,000 reward. And every court document in the case has been sealed. But here's where it gets darker. Turner isn't the first coach at Union High to face charges like this. In 2023, another teacher and coach at the same school pleaded guilty to two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child. Same school. Same time period. Same defense attorney now representing Turner's family. Meanwhile, Turner's team kept playing — and kept winning. They made it all the way to the state semifinals before losing by a single point. The community rallied around those kids while grappling with allegations against the man who coached them. Turner's family says he left behind his wallet, keys, car, medications, and glasses. They've cooperated fully with law enforcement. His wife has publicly pleaded for him to come home and face the charges. But nearly four weeks later, there's no trace of him. Where is Travis Turner? Is he still alive? And what did people in this small Virginia town know — and when did they know it? #TravisTurner #UnionHighSchool #BigStoneGap #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #VirginiaCrime #USMarshals #FugitiveCoach #WiseCounty #CriminalInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

On November 20, 2025, Virginia State Police were headed to question high school football coach Travis Turner at his home in Appalachia, Virginia. Before they arrived, he was gone. His wife says he walked into the dense Appalachian mountains behind their house, allegedly carrying a firearm. He hasn't been seen since. Four days later, authorities issued ten felony warrants — five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Additional charges are pending. Travis Turner, the beloved head coach of the undefeated Union High School Bears, is now a fugitive. The U.S. Marshals and FBI have joined the manhunt. There's a $5,000 reward. And every court document in the case has been sealed. But here's where it gets darker. Turner isn't the first coach at Union High to face charges like this. In 2023, another teacher and coach at the same school pleaded guilty to two felony counts of indecent liberties with a child. Same school. Same time period. Same defense attorney now representing Turner's family. Meanwhile, Turner's team kept playing — and kept winning. They made it all the way to the state semifinals before losing by a single point. The community rallied around those kids while grappling with allegations against the man who coached them. Turner's family says he left behind his wallet, keys, car, medications, and glasses. They've cooperated fully with law enforcement. His wife has publicly pleaded for him to come home and face the charges. But nearly four weeks later, there's no trace of him. Where is Travis Turner? Is he still alive? And what did people in this small Virginia town know — and when did they know it? #TravisTurner #UnionHighSchool #BigStoneGap #MissingPerson #TrueCrime #VirginiaCrime #USMarshals #FugitiveCoach #WiseCounty #CriminalInvestigation Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

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In this gripping episode, East Tennessee witness Robbie Ferrell shares a lifetime of terrifying Bigfoot encounters stretching from the Smoky Mountain region to the secluded ridges, lake coves, and dense valleys surrounding his home. What begins as a normal day in the woods turns into a life-altering moment when Robbie hears impossible bipedal footsteps and a chilling mind-speak command telling him to leave.Over the years, Robbie experiences multiple close visual sightings, massive footprints near his bedroom window, mysterious gifting behavior, and even a night when a towering figure stands just feet from his workshop. His most shocking encounter occurs while exploring a remote Tennessee valley with researcher Harley Owens, where the two men are surrounded, growled at, and charged by multiple forest beings in an aggressive display that changed Robbie's view of the world forever.If you're fascinated by Sasquatch sightings, mind-speak experiences, Appalachian cryptids, Smoky Mountain mysteries, or real eyewitness accounts, this episode delivers one of the most compelling and emotionally raw Bigfoot testimonies recorded. Robbie opens up about fear, trauma, spiritual questions, and the deep desire for answers that keeps him searching despite the danger.Keywords: Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Forest People, East Tennessee Bigfoot, Smoky Mountains Bigfoot, Tennessee sightings, mind-speak, cryptid encounters, Appalachian mysteries, eyewitness Bigfoot story, Harley Owens, Bigfoot chase, Bigfoot aggression, Tennessee ridge sightings.Resources:Contact Robbie: https://www.facebook.com/robbie.ferrell.1Contact Harley: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580318825726

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Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia. Relevant linksLearn more about A4A here. Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us a textSupport the show

All across Appalachia, communities have historically leaned on music to help get work done. Whether tending the garden or marching along the picket line, music has been a way to keep people motivated and rally them around a cause. In the small town of Lansing, North Carolina, community organizers recently hosted the first annual Fly Around Music and Arts Festival. The event was a celebration and continuation of a months-long effort to recover from Hurricane Helene, which hit western North Carolina in 2024.Fly Around Fest took its name from the song “Fly Around my Pretty Little Miss,” a traditional tune recorded by old-time giants Frank Blevins and Ola Belle Reed, who were both from around Lansing. With a nod to the area's musical roots, the festival was a testament to the endurance of a community bound together by interconnected traditions of community work and music making.

The Trump administration plans to weaken the Endangered Species Act, and that could impact the fate of an ancient creature found in Appalachia: the eastern hellbender salamander. The Allegheny Front's Julie Grant recently visited a new preserve dedicated to hellbenders and found not only natural history – but American history. The post New Preserve To Protect Hellbender Salamander, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Appalachia, how dependence on government support hurts a people, and people lose can their dignity even while leaving poverty. Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Sign up for Memento, a Lutheran devotional for men. Thanks to our sponsor, Gnesio Health Dr Adam Koontz - Redeemer Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

John Pemberton Gatewood was a notorious Confederate bushwhacker/guerrilla leader.  Born in Fentress County, Tennessee, in 1844, Gatewood's life took a dark turn after a Union attack on his family led him to abandon the Confederate army and become a guerrilla fighter. Leading his own unit in north Georgia and known as the long-haired, red-bearded beast, Gatewood was driven by his thirst for revenge after the brutal assault on his family.  John Pemberton Gatewood, a figure whose story is another one of the Stories of Appalachia. If you like our stories, be sure to subscribe the the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of them.Thanks for listening!

When winter settles into the Appalachian hills, life slows in a way that invites reflection, connection, and quiet peace. In this intimate episode of Appalachian Shine, we travel through small towns and mountain communities—from Tazewell County and Richlands to Abingdon, Bristol, Pikeville, and beyond—exploring how winter reveals the soul of Appalachia. Through gentle storytelling and familiar places, this episode captures the stillness, resilience, and warmth that emerge when the mountains rest, reminding us that sometimes the quietest season speaks the loudest. #Appalachia #AppalachianLife #AppalachianCulture #MountainLife #LifeInTheHills #RuralVoices #SmallTownAmerica #Bristol #Richlands #Pikeville #Abingdon #RussellCounty #PrincetonWV #LewisburgWV   www.supportappalachia.org      

Walt Lukken sat down with Alan Guarino, vice chair of the global management firm Korn Ferry. Alan is widely considered the go-to resource for leadership advice and wisdom in our industry. They discussed how his military career led to his success today, his missionary work in Appalachia, his new book - The Greatness Code: The Formula behind Unstoppable Success and much more.

Here is the continuation of last weeks show, with Stuart Angel, as we had a big discussion about illegal immigration, how it affects Appalachia (and the rest of the country), we touched on the Charlie Kirk "Conspiracy" that some influencers are going hard at, along with some funny moments, and just an entertaining discussion overall. Support the show

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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: NOV 20, 2013MICAH HANKS is a writer and researcher whose work addresses a variety of unexplained phenomena. Over the last decade, his research has taken him into studies of military history, spirituality, sociology and cultural phenomena, humanity's origins, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science. He is the author of a number of books, including The UFO Singularity, Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule and Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks also writes for several magazines and other publications such as FATE, UFO Magazine, The Journal of Anomalous Sciences, Intrepid Magazine and New Dawn. He has also appeared on a number of TV and radio programs, including National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. With nearly a decade in the broadcasting industry, Hanks also hosts The Micah Hanks Radio Program on KGRA out of Kansas City, and produces a weekly podcast called The Gralien Report that follows his research. You can learn more about his writing and interests at his Websites, gralienreport.com and micahhanks.com. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina.BRUCE COLLINS is a former pro wrestling promoter, an author of three published books (one of them with Brett Wagner, the host of The Speed Channel's PASS TIME and voice of Monster Garage and another book with Ric Drasin, the middle Hulk in the 1970's Incredible Hulk tv show with Bill Bixby and the creator of the Gold's Gym logo) and the former book reviewer of Monster Radio, which was nationally syndicated in 84 radio markets. Bruce has hosted The Bruce Collins Show (and its' genesis known as The Big Finale) since January, 2006. The Bruce Collins Show graduated to AM radio in 2009 and spent two years broadcasting at WSMN 1590 AM in Nashua, New Hampshire and WWZN 1510 AM in Boston, MA. Currently, the program resides online at www.fringeradionetwork.com . Based on the AM radio exposure, he was approached by the History Channel's Decoded TV (with bestselling author Brad Meltzer) to audition for their program. After learning he would have to interview occultists and numerologists without expressing his own opinions, he turned down the invitation. Bruce is the self-proclaimed Baron of Broadcasting.CHAD MILES is the co-host of The Bruce Collins Show. He is also a former contributing editor for Defense Watch Magazine and former contributor to The Michigan Journal. In 2006 Chad ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 14th Congressional District. He served seven years on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division, 2nd Infantry Division and the 5th Special Forces Group. His Military service as an infantryman and intelligence analyst took him around the world with service in the countries of Jordan, Egypt, South Korea and Panama.  Chad is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was the creator and founder of the wildly popular Hearken the Watchmen website which featured articles from Chuck Missler, L.A. Marzulli, Michael Hoggard and many others. Miles appeared on Coast to Coast AM with George Noory to talk about drones over Miami, Florida. Chad is known as “The Odometer” and “Captain Doomsday.”

Former postal employee Steve Grant, author of the best-selling book, Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home, joins Bob to discuss his book and share his views about the U.S. Postal Service. The book, published during this past summer by Simon & Schuster, recounts Steve's personal experiences and reflections on working for the Postal Service and the customers he served. Steve and Bob also talk about the extraordinary outpouring of interest in the publication and how Steve's narrative should inform America's views about the Postal Service.

#34 in our series, "The Book of Romans: A Theology of Hope"

It is always a roll of the dice when attempting to make aconnection for a phone interview. We went through some things to get Kentucky native Cole Chaney on in a timely manner one fall morning as he and his crew were checking out of their Airbnb en route to Kansas City for a show atKnuckleheads.  For Chaney, even though he's only in his mid-twenties, his lyrical life has been quite prolific already. Cole grew up in rural Appalachia,  went to welding school but has taken thatproverbial  leap of faith to pursue music.  An admiration for 1990's rock is a vital influence and on Cole's latest, In the Shadow of the Mountain, he aims to find balance between rock and the bluegrass and folk music of his native Kentucky.  In Cole's own words, “In a lot of ways, things have goneextremely far. And yet, so many things have remained the same,”  “And that's been the beauty of the journey.”I look forward to following Cole's journey as his navigateshis lyrical life.  Enjoy this conversation (despite the challenge of some background noise) with another extremely talented son of Kentucky, Cole Chaney.

The Remnant coup d'état continues as Kevin Williamson sits down with journalist Colin Woodard to talk about our country's most deeply seated cultural divisions. Woodard and Williamson cover Texas, the Puritans, Appalachia, Donald Trump's ethnonationalism, regional Covid-19 trends, and shifting party geography. Shownotes:—Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America—American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America—Old Deluder Satan Act of 1647—J.D. Vance's Claremont speech—Homeland Security “a heritage to be proud of” tweet—Kevin on John Brown for The Dispatch—The Pell Center Nationhood Lab—“Nationhood Lab: The Story of America” report The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major Lewis Redmond's story sounds like it comes from a 19th century dime novel.  He was a Carolina moonshiner, an outlaw and, thanks to actually being in some of those dime novels after the Civil War, a folk hero. His killing of a U. S. Marshal led to a life on the run across North and South Carolina, making Redmond a legend.  Today we tell his story. Be sure to follow the Stories of Appalachia podcast on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a tale from the mountains.

Send us a textTom Morgan of the Mercer Street Bike Coop tells host Wesley Cheney about what it takes to run a successful bicycle cooperative in rural Appalachia in the second part of their interview.Support the show

The drop dead gorgeous Corinne and Sabrina from Two Girls One Ghost (America's Most Haunted Podcast!) join us for a bonus episode this week! We cover ACTUAL GHOST EXPERIENCES from the gals in the States (one happened in Edinburgh) and we get into ghost stories from Appalachia and one in Summer Camp... Snuggle up around our campfire, this one is a real treat. We show the girls evidence of table tipping, we discuss a possible trip to Amérika, sleeping positions and seriously haunted houses... ENJOY HUNS! xoxox Want more of our American ghost sisters? Check them out here: https://www.twogirlsoneghost.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Novembers theme is reflecting on the idea of home and how we connect to our communities.My guests include Doc McClintock, a trans woman folk singer songwriter from Roanoke, Virginia who's music focuses on addiction loss and working class struggle, she's joined by Alaina Crackoviack on fiddle. Her songwriting is deeply influenced by her experience living on the fringes of rural Appalachia with a focus on addiction, loss, queerness and working class struggle. She ignites a fusion of rowdy traditional Appalachian string music and introspective folk.  Learn more: https://soundcloud.com/user-781318670Chanell Burnette is a poet, author and she has the unique perspective of recently being released from a Virginia Appalachian Prison after 19 years incarcerated. She is a mother to 2, and a grandmother to 3. She is an author and her mission is to bring awareness to the suffering endured behind bars in hopes that people will remember our shared humanity. Learn more: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2023/04/28/i-raised-my-kids-from-prison-im-coming-home-to-a-grandsonAnd Solar Hex is an experimental cellist, harmonium player and old time songstress. Learn more: https://solarhex.bandcamp.com/Appalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

I wanted to read a supernatural adventure novel set in Appalachia with some paranormal stuff, real history mixed with fiction, funny, manly but with love stories that I could share with my wife, relatable characters, a little dark and scary sometimes, but overtly Christian with tons of research on spiritual warfare… Can you believe I couldn't find ANY?? Then, I wrote one… Hope you like it!Set in the southern coalfields of West Virginia, a group of friends find themselves thrust into the heart of a spiritual battle waged in the physical realm—a fight for territory and family, against ancient forces, and a deity that has oppressed the land for millennia. After stumbling upon a hidden sacrificial altar and a Nephilim burial mound, modern-day disciples armed with knowledge, faith, love, and the Word of God, confront witchcraft, curses, cryptids, and Lilith, the feared “Queen of Demons,” deep in the Appalachian Mountains.Pick up a copy or three for yourself and loved ones for Christmas!https://a.co/d/6nXgGtd

Subscribe to In These Times wherever you get your podcasts. As many of us approach Thanksgiving with trepidation around potential dinner table political conversation, there is no better time to speak with Beth Macy. The best-selling author discusses her new book Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America. After her hit Dopesick dove deep into the opioid epidemic in Appalachia, she returns to Urbana, Ohio to explore how these times have changed her hometown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American chef Sean Brock's work is a love letter to Southern food. Raised in a small coal town on the Virginia-Kentucky border, Sean has dedicated his craft to studying Appalachian food and hospitality. A great friend to fellow culinary adventurer Anthony Bourdain, the two shared an unforgettable and comical meal at the iconic Waffle House, which you can check out in the Charleston episode of Parts Unknown. Today, Sean runs five restaurants in Nashville and all are dedicated to ingredients indigenous to the American South. I interviewed Sean in 2019. We chatted about his friend Tony, what sets Southern cuisine apart, sobriety and the fine art of making fried chicken. You tune conversation with Sean Brock here: https://www.marionkane.com/podcast/sean-brock-friend-tony-fatherhood/

The Union High School Bears pulled off an impressive victory this weekend, heading to the semi finals after their undefeated football team has been thrust into the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons: Their coach is missing and a wanted fugitive. The massive manhunt for 46-year-old Travis Turner continues after he disappeared on November 20th, last seen leaving his home with a firearm, heading into the woods. Days later, authorities revealed Turner was wanted on 5 counts of child pornography and another 5 counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. While his wife and children pray for his safe return and defend the man they love, the small town of Appalachia, Virginia holds on to hope for some answers while cheering on the very franchise Turner coached for more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Union High School Bears pulled off an impressive victory this weekend, heading to the semi finals after their undefeated football team has been thrust into the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons: Their coach is missing and a wanted fugitive. The massive manhunt for 46-year-old Travis Turner continues after he disappeared on November 20th, last seen leaving his home with a firearm, heading into the woods. Days later, authorities revealed Turner was wanted on 5 counts of child pornography and another 5 counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. While his wife and children pray for his safe return and defend the man they love, the small town of Appalachia, Virginia holds on to hope for some answers while cheering on the very franchise Turner coached for more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Union High School Bears pulled off an impressive victory this weekend, heading to the semi finals after their undefeated football team has been thrust into the international spotlight for all the wrong reasons: Their coach is missing and a wanted fugitive. The massive manhunt for 46-year-old Travis Turner continues after he disappeared on November 20th, last seen leaving his home with a firearm, heading into the woods. Days later, authorities revealed Turner was wanted on 5 counts of child pornography and another 5 counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. While his wife and children pray for his safe return and defend the man they love, the small town of Appalachia, Virginia holds on to hope for some answers while cheering on the very franchise Turner coached for more than a decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home is where the heart is, and sometimes the heart is nestled deep inside ancient mountains and forests that hold many secrets.  Have a ghost story you want to share? Pitch us here or youcanseemeinthedark@gmail.com! support this show on parteon! Follow us on Instagram artwork by @vonmuren     all music from Universal Production Music

Today on the show, we're bringing you an episode from Our Common Nature (https://link.podtrac.com/v7mx144d), a new podcast series where cellist Yo-Yo Ma and host Ana González travel around the United States to meet people, make music and better understand how culture binds us to nature. The series features a few familiar voices, including Ana González (host) and Alan Goffinski (producer), from our kids podcast, Terrestrials (https://link.podtrac.com/vysacqn1). About the episode: West Virginia is defined by its beauty and its coal, two things that can work against each other. Yo-Yo Ma felt this as soon as stepped foot in its hills.This episode explores how music and poetry help process the emotions of a community besieged with disaster and held together by pride and duty. We travel down the Coal River with third-generation coal miner Chris Saunders, who tells us how coal has saved and threatened his life. Poet Crystal Good shares her poetry, which channels her rage and love. And musician and granddaughter of West Virginia coal miners, Kathy Mattea, explains the beauty of belting out your home state in a chorus. The end of the episode finds host Ana floating down the New River with help from a group of high schoolers and Yo-Yo Ma. Listen to the full series Our Common Nature (https://link.podtrac.com/v7mx144d). Featuring music by Yo-Yo Ma, Dom Flemons, and Kathy Mattea and poetry by Crystal Good.EPISODE CREDITS: Radiolab Bits Produced - Anisa Vietze (Radiolab bits)Signup for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.