Podcasts about Appalachia

Moose Mutow has over 30 years of traditional and alternative education experience around the globe. He has course directed 58-day Outward Bound instructor trainings in Appalachia, been a deputy headmaster in the Kalahari Desert, managed a beach concession on the Mediterranean, slogged through Australian rain forests with middle school students, juggled as a street performer in too many cities to mention, has more than 2000 days of field instruction in a wilderness setting. Since 2002 Moose has been a member and senior trainer of Yosemite Search and Rescue, working as a technician and within Incident Command, at one of the busiest SAR operations in the world.  Moose currently works for NatureBridge in Yosemite National Park as the Senior Projects Director for planning, design and construction of the National Environmental Science Center.

The story of Appalachia can't be summarized in one book, one article or one movie. Our region goes beyond just ill-considered stereotypes.

The Soul Projector is active and every nightmare is bleeding out into Appalachia. As Simon joins Mr. Dark, one by one everyone is claimed by their greatest sins. As Chad discovers something terrible has happened back at the Rusty Pick, the Overseer will meet an old flame. The cast of CHAD: A Fallout 76 story proudly present the 90 minute part 3 finale of our epic tale, “Dark Hallowe'en”. Written by Kenneth Vigue. Mr. Dark and The Dust Witch inspired by Ray Bradbury's, "Something Wicked This Way Comes" Featuring an orchestral score by Emmy nominated composer Sunna Wehrmeijer Alexander Luthor ~ Chad Johnson Kenneth Vigue ~ Simon Rex, Evan SPECIAL GUEST: Andreas Somville ~ Mr. Dark SPECIAL GUEST: Ferret Baudoin ~ The Archivist Taylor Jinx Knight ~ Amata Hayes Clint Winberry ~ Moose Miller Christian Mower ~ Punch, Mr. Handy, Mothman Cultist Dave, Red Rocket Robot Jessica Marie Dickey ~ Patsy Parker, Mary Ann Belts Jessica Duval ~ Susie/Ella, Dust Witch, Betsy Brent Fairchild ~ Doc C. J. Martin Sophia Hauswirth ~ Becky Watts Fenwa Teryen ~ Charles Bishop Kevin Chenard ~ Mothman Cultist Fred, Mamma Murmurgh, Mr. Cooger, Gunner (Merc Shade) Dr. Mark Hauswirth ~ Slick Willy, Brian, Elder Will Holloway, Baldrick (Handy to the Archivist) Adam Silva ~ Recruit Richard Williams Christopher J. Morrow ~ Recruit David White Mary Kalopedes-Saunders ~ Overseer Joseph Picard ~ Albert Vince Ray Middelthon ~ Commander Connor Johns Lucy Middelthon ~ Lt. Kori Anders Robert Solomon ~ High Priest GUEST: Paul Anthony Slawinski ~ Grandson GUEST: Alex Midnight ~ SGT. Higgins GUEST: Holly Green ~ Editor In Chief Holly Green Email and business inquiries: fchad@fallout76podcast.com I hope to see you all in the Wasteland... CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story and its websites are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Bethesda Softworks LLC, ZeniMax Media Inc., Microsoft Corporation, or their affiliates or subsidiaries. All logos, designs, and product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. It does not reflect the views or opinions of either company or anyone officially involved in producing or managing Fallout 76. All other content on this site is copyright by the author, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Audio program ©2021 Kenneth Vigue - All Rights Reserved. No reproduction of this content is permitted without express written consent. This content is protected by Digital Millennium Copyright Act Services Ltd. © --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fallout76podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fallout76podcast/support

Between the towns of Big Stone Gap and Appalachia, in southwestern Virginia, is a large hole in a rock.  Actually, it's a tunnel, cut through a large rock that extends down from the mountain to the Powell River below, allowing coal trains to pass through with their loads back in the days when coal was … Continue reading "The Bee Rock Troll"

We flip the script in this weeks episode and give C.J. the chance to be interviewed by '100 Days in Appalachia' journalist Arden Minor about how Mountaineer Media was started, things the company has planned for the future and much more!

It's cold outside so heat up with brand new listener stories! From ghosts to weird dates, Mountain Murders has some interesting submissions to get you ready for the long holiday weekend. Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer

Chuck and Big John riff off topics submitted to them by social media followers on this laid-back Thanksgiving week episode.Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and moreFor full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions)Follow us on all social media!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***

Author, Dr. William H. Turner, author of The Harlan Renaissance, paints an African-American life in the Appalachian Region. Often overlooked we discuss how blacks were able to build thriving, sustainable communities in the midst of racism and discrimination. 

On today's episode of Enthusigasm, we get into the ring with Callum, Cam, Helen, and Steve to talk about wrestling! Is it real or fake? What does kayfabe mean? And what on earth is a dirt sheet?Old Gods of Appalachia: https://oldgodsofappalachia.com/TranscriptPDF: https://bit.ly/3nEJBmHWord: https://bit.ly/3FBi9MFContent warnings:Physical violence Graphic discussion of blood & injury (inc. self-injury) Discussions of: forced shaving, COVID-19 pandemic Mentions of: smoking & alcohol, death (inc. drowning), razors, steroids & medication Thank you to all our Patrons for your continued support. If you'd like to join them, visit www.patreon.com/rustyquill.Directed and hosted by Helen GouldFeaturing Helen Gould, Cam Collins, Steve Shell and Callum DoughertyEdited by Marisa Ewing & Jeffrey Nils GardnerProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producer: Alexander J. Newall and April SumnerMusic by Samuel D.F. JonesArt by Anika KhanCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillTWITTER: @therustyquillYOUTUBE: youtube.com/rustyquillREDDIT: reddit.com/r/RustyQuillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.comEnthusigasm is a podcast distributed by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode, Jessi talks with Sarah Stewart Holland from Pantsuit Politics. The two Kentuckians walk through Sarah's journey from almost becoming a lawyer to starting a blog and launching the podcast.New episode every Monday. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to hear candid interviews with women in leadership across Appalachia and beyond. Visit pursuingfearless.com for show notes, resources, and to sign up for the newsletter. Follow on, Instagram @pursuingfearlesspodcast

In Death Farm part one, Mountain Murders began the story of Georgia's Most Heinous Crime. We discussed a farmer named John Williams who used peons to run his 2000 acre plantation. When federal agents began poking around the illegal activities, Williams decides he must eliminate all evidence--and orders the the murders of 11 black farm workers. In part two, we dive into the murders as well as the investigation and eventual trial. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com

On this episode of the Black in Appalachia Podcast Enkeshi and Pumpkin discuss the importance of the giving season to Black organizations in the region. They also talk about inequity in funding and the need for shifts in philanthropy. The episode closes with a charge to our listeners to #Giveblack. Tell us which Black orgs, projects, initiatives, artists, groups you are giving to this season and why?

It's been almost a year since Vault 76 opened and the residents found themselves in an Appalachia none of them recognized. The Scorched have loomed large over everything in the region...even as the Vaulters struggled to begin rebuilding. The New Enclave has risen at the Whitespring and spread its influence. But now, after Sunnytop, the Colonel realizes they are no longer alone, and the Scorched must be dealt with before these newcomers are exposed, infected, and carry the plague to the world. We now learn the history of Operation Beowulf and set the stage for what is to come...a battle to decide whether Appalachia belonged to humanity or the monsters.

David and Phil continue their study of Daniel. This week they address Nebuchadnezzar's recurring dream.

Merideth is the author of "The Once and Future" series, including "The River Maiden," "Cauldron," Thrice to Thine" and "Nothing Good Gets Away." Celtic legends and modern life collide in this saga of a contemporary woman coming to grips with a destiny set in motion generations ago. Inspired by her unusual childhood in rural Appalachia, Sarah MacAlpin is set on pursuing a career as a folklorist. She had a rough start in life, but has worked tirelessly to set herself on the right track. Just when Sarah comes closest to reaching her professional goals, a startling revelation turns her whole world upside down. Can she survive what fate has in store for her, or will she follow in her mother's footsteps down the road to madness?

Chuck and Big John discuss West Virginia finally getting its first medical cannabis dispensary and why paid leave is essential for Appalachia. In this episode: -Announcements-West Virginia's first medical cannabis (weed) dispensary opens!-Paid leave and why it would help Appalachia -Beef with the Kenny Powers of BeefHelp union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=fe4dbf50-09ed-11ec-9754-316e5419043a&type=CHARITYAd-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

“I'm going to be a little bit radical here and say there is no racial reckoning to be had … I don't know what further reckonings would look like short of tearing this country apart,” says Dr. Jason Hill, a professor of philosophy at DePaul University and author of “What Do White Americans Owe Black People: Racial Justice in the Age of Post-Oppression.” At the National Conservatism Conference in Orlando, Florida, we sat down with Hill to discuss our current political moment, the spread of https://www.theepochtimes.com/t-critical-race-theory (critical race theory), and his case against https://www.theepochtimes.com/t-reparations (reparations). “It befuddles me to see how someone who's living in Appalachia in a trailer park, who has no access to water, health care, is a walking practitioner of racism, and that that person should, in some sense, participate in a reparations program for … an upper-class black person with five college degrees.” Subscribe to the American Thought Leaders https://ept.ms/ATLnewsletter (newsletter) so you never miss an episode. Follow http://epochtv.com/ (EpochTV) on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus (https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus) Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus (https://twitter.com/EpochTVus) Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV (https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV) Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv (https://gettr.com/user/epochtv) Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV (https://gab.com/EpochTV) Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV (https://t.me/EpochTV) Parler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV (https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV)

The South has been hit hard over the last few decades by the opioid epidemic. 20 years ago, governments weren't prepared. Police focused on shutting down marijuana growth, not the rapid spread of prescription drugs. Ground Zero for the spread of drugs like oxycontin may have been coal country in Eastern Kentucky. In his new book "Twilight in Hazard: An Appalachian Reckoning," Alan Maimon chronicles the spread of the opipoid epidemic, as well as environmental and economic disasters. The country seems obsessed with figuring out what Appalachia means for the rest of America. Maimon's book may be the most authoritative examination of the subject out there.Learn more at www.AlanMaimon.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Georgia's most heinous crime is actually not well known. Mountain Murders brings you the sadistic story of a "gentleman farmer" who hired peonage laborers from prisons to work his fields. The laborers were basically enslaved to the farmer. The conditions were horrific and ended with the brutal murders of more than 11 black men. Intro Music: Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comTo support the show join www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast

For this week's podcast, we take our show on the road once again! We interview Keith Wasserman, the Founder of Good Works Inc. in Athens Ohio. Good Works seeks to create and sustain a COMMUNITY OF HOPE with and for people who are struggling with poverty and homelessness in rural Appalachia.This is GREAT interview and this will hopefully not be the last time you will hear from Keith! This is a must-listen! Note: The show begins with a quick pre-recorded track from Nate and Kevin talking news for the week and Kevin's sermon as well. If you wish to cut straight to the interview, please go to the 12 minute mark! Good Works: https://good-works.net/ Good Works Book: https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7701/good-works.aspx

It's a liberal bashing Friday! Bob and Scott talk about the state of the Democrats in the wake of the Virginia, New Jersey and Buffalo elections. They talk about how the Democrats continue to act like it's 1993 and put up tired old Clinton hacks like Terry McAuliffe and ex-Goldman bankers like Phil Murphy and expect things to be different. Furthermore, they undermine democratic socialists like India Walton in the Buffalo mayor's race and blame woke politics, defund the police, medicare for all, the Green New Deal, etc when things don't go their way. In Glasgow, it's even more of the same liberal slight of hand, as Obama and Kerry play up the "climate action" rhetoric when both have built long careers on keeping the fossil fuel sector afloat. Obama was in the White House for eight years with climate movements sitting in on his front doorstep, fighting pipelines in Texas, fracking in New York and coal mining in Appalachia and did NOTHING. Scott has more than a few gripes about this. We then get into how autonomous movements, using direct action and organizing, defy powers that be in the corporate suites, Washington DC and, the "leadership" of their own movements. We discuss the John Deere strike and a recent disruption of Sen. Amy Klobuchar by Stop Line 3 protestors as examples of disruption and resistance to the powers that be. Finally, we wrap with a "Love'em they're liberals" segment about Nancy Pelosi officiating billionaire's weddings in San Francisco City Hall (true story). Love them they're liberals! And they ain't doing nothing for us! ---------------------------------- Links // Buzzanco: Democrats Won't Save You . . . Virginia and Buffalo (https://bit.ly/3oiphqc) G&R: Why 2021 needs more direct action (https://bit.ly/ActionDirectGandR) Parkin: Why 2021 needs more direct action (https://bit.ly/2021DirectAction) Follow Green and Red// https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast Donate to Green and Red Podcast// Become a recurring donor at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast Or make a one time donation here: https://bit.ly/DonateGandR This is a Green and Red Podcast production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Scott.

This week on Inside Appalachia, we'll hear what happens when a family with roots in Mexico and Appalachia combines its cultural identities through music. We'll also learn about a park called Green Pastures, created in 1937 in a small Appalachian Virginia town as a U.S. Forest Service-run outdoor recreation area specifically for Black residents.

On this West Virginia Morning, a park named Green Pastures in 1937 became a destination for generations of Black people across central Appalachia. We learn about this park's history and what's become of it today.

David and Phil continue their study in the Book of Daniel as they discuss the first chapter.

From the highest mountain top to the deepest hollow, we cover it all in Rage Across Appalachia!CreditsAuthor: Jackie CassadaDeveloper: Bill BridgesEditor: Ethan SkempArt Director: Richard ThomasCover art: Richard Kane FergusonInterior art: Steve Bryant, Mike Chaney & Matt Milberger, James Crabtree, Jeff Holt, Steve Prescott, Joshua Gabriel TimbrookFront and back cover design: Aileen E. MilesTypesetting & Layout: Katie McCaskillPurchase it here: Rage Across AppalachiaSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/25yearsofvampirethemasquerade/posts)

For the majority of Americans, hard times have long been a way of life. Some work multiple low-wage jobs, others face the squeeze of stagnant wages and rising costs of living. Sociologist Celine-Marie Pascale talked with people across Appalachia, at the Standing Rock and Wind River reservations, and in the bustling city of Oakland, California. Their voices offer a wide range of experiences that complicate dominant national narratives about economic struggles. Yet Living on the Edge: When Hard Times Become a Way of Life (Polity Press, 2021) is about more than individual experiences. It's about a nation in a deep economic and moral crisis. It's about the long-standing collusion between government and corporations that prioritizes profits over people, over the environment, and over the nation's well-being. It's about how racism, sexism, violence, and the pandemic shape daily experience in struggling communities. And, ultimately, it's a book about hope that lays out a vision for the future as honest as it is ambitious. Most people in the book are not progressives; none are radicals. They're hard-working people who know from experience that the current system is unsustainable. Across the country people described the need for a living wage, accessible health care, immigration reform, and free education. Their voices are worth listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

For the majority of Americans, hard times have long been a way of life. Some work multiple low-wage jobs, others face the squeeze of stagnant wages and rising costs of living. Sociologist Celine-Marie Pascale talked with people across Appalachia, at the Standing Rock and Wind River reservations, and in the bustling city of Oakland, California. Their voices offer a wide range of experiences that complicate dominant national narratives about economic struggles. Yet Living on the Edge: When Hard Times Become a Way of Life (Polity Press, 2021) is about more than individual experiences. It's about a nation in a deep economic and moral crisis. It's about the long-standing collusion between government and corporations that prioritizes profits over people, over the environment, and over the nation's well-being. It's about how racism, sexism, violence, and the pandemic shape daily experience in struggling communities. And, ultimately, it's a book about hope that lays out a vision for the future as honest as it is ambitious. Most people in the book are not progressives; none are radicals. They're hard-working people who know from experience that the current system is unsustainable. Across the country people described the need for a living wage, accessible health care, immigration reform, and free education. Their voices are worth listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

For the majority of Americans, hard times have long been a way of life. Some work multiple low-wage jobs, others face the squeeze of stagnant wages and rising costs of living. Sociologist Celine-Marie Pascale talked with people across Appalachia, at the Standing Rock and Wind River reservations, and in the bustling city of Oakland, California. Their voices offer a wide range of experiences that complicate dominant national narratives about economic struggles. Yet Living on the Edge: When Hard Times Become a Way of Life (Polity Press, 2021) is about more than individual experiences. It's about a nation in a deep economic and moral crisis. It's about the long-standing collusion between government and corporations that prioritizes profits over people, over the environment, and over the nation's well-being. It's about how racism, sexism, violence, and the pandemic shape daily experience in struggling communities. And, ultimately, it's a book about hope that lays out a vision for the future as honest as it is ambitious. Most people in the book are not progressives; none are radicals. They're hard-working people who know from experience that the current system is unsustainable. Across the country people described the need for a living wage, accessible health care, immigration reform, and free education. Their voices are worth listening to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Fellas, is it gay to be a Lava Battle Guard? For the full episode support the show @ patreon.com/BOSpod

At one time peddlers would travel through Appalachia selling goods and services to folks who lived far out in the country.  One such peddler met an untimely fate, which we'll tell you in today's tale. You can subscribe to the MountainLore podcast at Apple Podcast, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Sweet … Continue reading "The Peddler"

INTERVIEW BEGINS AT: 35:20 On May 14th 1882 on Pound Gap near the border of Kentucky and Virginia, 5 people were "ambushed" and murdered on one of the strangest, and most notorious crimes in the history of Appalachia. Why were these people killed, who killed them, was it robbery? Revenge? Vendetta? Who benefited from the crime, and who was punished. Questions, conspiracies', legends and myths have surrounded this event for over 140 years, but what do we really know? Sarah Beth Hopton, PhD, show legend and honest to goodness Appalachian, has spent years studying this event. She has attended gatherings of living decedents on both sides of the incident, interviewing, them, being allowed access to documents, family stories, personal items, and their trust, allowing her a unique insight into the facts, and also the mysteries that surround the infamous Pound Gap Massacre!! So kick back, enjoy and please rate and share the show..let's keep the audience growing. Thank you all And hey, check out our Merch Store for Shirts. Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, Stickers, Magnets and a whole host of other items https://www.teepublic.com/user/tahistory All of our episodes are listed as explicit due to language and some topics, such as historical crime, that may not be suitable for all listeners.-Opening and closing theme is Random Sanity by British composer DeeZee

Appalachia is at the center of some of the most important labor strikes in the country. We talk about them and why politicians have been so hesitant to speak out in support of them. In this episode: -The return of DATA-Lachia in the context of the Virginia election!-Announcements-Strike-A-Lachia-Beef with the Big Bird of BeefHelp union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=fe4dbf50-09ed-11ec-9754-316e5419043a&type=CHARITYLink to original UMWA video and Cecil Roberts speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh1I8vYsYW4TAKE OUR ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK SURVEY! https://forms.gle/k3fPokcgwp5YJcYd8Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

In this episode, Jessi talks with marine, fighter pilot, politician, and mom Amy McGrath. The two discuss the challenges Amy faced when running for office, as well as the journey that led her into politics.New episode every Monday. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to hear candid interviews with women in leadership across Appalachia and beyond. Visit pursuingfearless.com for show notes, resources, and to sign up for the newsletter. Follow on, Instagram @pursuingfearlesspodcast

Black in Appalachia Initiative Director William Isom shares Sepia Tones: Exploring Black Appalachian Music. This series chronicles the experience of freed and escaped African slaves and their descendants in the development of what we know today as Appalachian music. 

Enclave Team Alpha, made up of the Colonel, Major Lilith, Sergeant Mueller and Corporal Cindy traveled to the Morgantown Settlement in search of evidence of new visitors to Appalachia. Captain Edwards pointed them to the new settlement at Monongah and disturbing lack of communication from them. In the old mining town, the team discovered a massacre. Now, the Colonel is on the trail of those who committed this vile act, determined to finish the mission and enact her own version of Wasteland justice. Appalachia has reached a turning point and nothing will ever be the same again. This episode contains content which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

On this West Virginia Morning, Dopesick is a new series streaming on Hulu. It details the rise of prescription opioids, namely Oxycontin, and the wreckage it has caused in Appalachia and across the nation. We talk with author Beth Macy, who helped create the show and wrote the book it's based on.

This week's episode is all about ballad singers and storytellers.

David and Phil begin a multipart study in the Book of Daniel.

Opening Song: Never Lost by Chris Brown Steven Furtick Tiffany Hudson Lyrics: Miracles when You move Such an easy thing for You to do Your hand is moving right now You are still showing up At the tomb of every Lazarus Your voice is calling me out   Right now I know You're able My God come through again   You can do all things You can do all things but fail 'Cause You've never lost a battle No You've never lost a battle And I know​ ​I know You never will   Everything's possible By the power of the Holy Ghost A new wind is blowing right now Breaking my heart of stone Taking over like it's Jericho My walls are all crashing down   You've never lost a battle You've never lost a battle You've never lost a battle You never will Never never   Yes I know​ ​I know You never will I know​ ​I know You never will Passage:  32 Now when Mary came to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. 34 And he said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to him, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 So the Jews said, “See how he loved him!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man also have kept this man from dying?” Jesus Raises Lazarus 38 Then Jesus, deeply moved again, came to the tomb. It was a cave, and a stone lay against it. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to him, “Lord, by this time there will be an odor, for dhe has been dead four days.” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me.” 43 When he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out.” 44 The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Musical Reflection:  “Amazing Grace,” Appalachian folk tune Reflection Notes:  This beloved tune, formally known as NEW BRITAIN, originates from the folk music of Appalachia. The melody is simple and outlines triads, making it memorable; the ascending line creates a triumphant climax.  Prayer: Almighty God, you have taught us through your Son that love is the fulfilling of the law. Grant that we may love you with our whole heart and our neighbors as ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Leonine Sacramentary

This episode exemplifies our theme for Season 3 –Creating the Future with EWN. Host Sarah Thorne and Jeff King, Deputy Lead of the Engineering With Nature program at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are talking with three PhD students who are doing truly groundbreaking work: Matt Chambers from the University of Georgia, Joseph Holway from Arizona State University, and Justine McCann from the University of Oklahoma.   These students represent three of the academic institutions associated with the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN) initiated in October of 2020. Education and research are at the heart of the N-EWN. In this episode, we discuss the journeys of Matt, Justine, and Joseph–how they got interested in environmental science, engineering, natural infrastructure, EWN, and their plans for the future. Their paths have similarities: a personal interest in the environment, early exposure to environmental issues, finding an academic advisor whose interests aligned with their own, and then pursuing a PhD focused on a passion. These students are committed to making a difference.   Joseph describes how, as a child, he fell in love with the Grand Canyon and spent a lot of time there, then spent a semester there as an undergraduate that transformed into a years-long job running around the Grand Canyon doing science. “I was like, wow, you're going to pay me to do these things? I wanted to work towards being more than a lab technician. I met my advisor, Dr. John Sabo, who was doing work in the Mekong River Basin; and now I'm in Cambodia working with fish and looking at how the amount of water and the timing of the water affects a fishery in Southeast Asia on the Mekong River.”   With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Matt struggled to find a long-term path that suited him. He took environmental science courses that aligned with his interest in environmental stewardship. These courses eventually led him to Dr. Brian Bledsoe's lab where he is working on riverine systems and flood management infrastructure using nature-based features. Dr. Bledsoe is the Director of the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems at the University of Georgia. As Matt describes his work, “Utilizing nature-based features that already perform natural processes that manage floodwaters will be one way that we can make those systems more resilient in the face of climate change.”   Justine has a background in geology. A strong field program at Penn State introduced her to the complex problem of mine drainage prevalent in the coal country of Appalachia. After doing some consulting, she found her path forward: “When I heard my current advisor, Dr. Bob Nairn, talking about that at the Geological Society of America meeting, I thought his approach to it was very interesting.  because it's such a low-energy approach to solving such a complex problem. I thought it would be a great fit for me to work on these more innovative strategies.”   When talking about the future, the students focused on the key elements of EWN: using science and engineering to produce operational efficiencies to better understand systems and achieve desired outcomes by leveraging natural processes and working collaboratively with local communities. As Justine puts it, “I think that there's a lot to be said about considering how to work with nature instead of imposing our will on nature. That's a lot of what EWN is about.”   Joseph's vision is for future generations to be able to appreciate rivers as he does: “I want to work in a space where I can ensure that rivers are going to flow as wild and as free as possible, but it's kind of balancing all of the services that rivers provide. In places where there's going to be dams, we can manage them in ways that are least to people downstream, whether it's fishing for livelihoods or recreating on boats.” Joseph is also dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion by mentoring and teaching future scientists through the NexGen Mekong Scientists program. Through this program, Arizona State University and the U.S. Department of State partner to build a network of young scientists in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Joseph says it is a two-way street: “As much as I'm able to provide, I feel like I'm getting more back from the folks that are here. There's a tremendous amount of knowledge that each individual person that I work with in Cambodia has.”   Matt adds that, even as grad students, they can help dispel uncertainties around the application of nature-based solutions through the research projects they are working on. “Then maybe we can get to a place where this is commonplace for engineers, for general engineering practice. I think that would be a big step forward in a transition to a more environmentally sustainable world.” Jeff agrees: “As a graduate student, you may feel sometimes like you're not quite ready or in a position to be able to communicate information about your work and why it's important because you're so relatively new in that career track. But that's just not true. You've got very important messages to share, and you need to be finding those opportunities to get out there and tell people your story.”   November 8 is STEM and STEAM Day, which stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The purpose is to inspire students. Joseph, Justine, and Matt offered advice to future students, assuring them that there's no one path; take your time; you don't have to have it all figured out right now; and above all, follow your passion. As Joseph says, “I wish I'd have learned in grade school that we know so little. There's so much exploration that's out there to be discovered. Let your curiosities run wild, dream big and most importantly, embrace, celebrate, and lean into your failures.” Justine adds, “Follow what you're actually concerned about, like climate change, and put your energy into working on solutions.”    Matt directed his advice to parents: “Take your kids outside. Go somewhere wild and with some acreage and try to open their mind to ideas in science and environmental stewardship. Do everything you can to set them up for an organic experience of total and complete awe with the natural world.”   Jeff wraps up the episode by sharing his excitement for the future: “We are in good hands with this next generation. I feel so good about the passion, the intensity, and the intellect that students—not only the three that we have here today, but students around the globe—are going to bring to this space and help us overcome all the challenges that we have in front of us today.”   Related Links EWN Website ERDC Website Jeff King at LinkedIn Jeff King at EWN Network of Engineering With Nature University of Georgia, Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems Brian Bledsoe at UGA University of Oklahoma Center for Restoration of Ecosystems and Watersheds Robert Nairn (thesis advisor for Justine McCann) John Sebo, Audacious Water (thesis advisor for Joseph Holway) NexGen Mekong Scientists Royal University of Agriculture STEM and STEAM at Wikepedia USACE National STEM Awareness Program STEM/STEAM Day   EWN Podcast S1E10 Collaborating with Academia to Create EWN-Focused Scientists and Engineers EWN Podcast S3E2: Considering and Evaluating the Benefits of Natural Infrastructure

Nora plays old-time traditional music with a particular interest in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee banjo playing. Along with the banjo she also sings traditional unaccompanied ballads from southeast Appalachia and beyond. She has played at numerous venues and festivals on the East Coast including TED Salon in NYC, NPR Tiny Desk, Joe's Pub, the Floyd Radio Show, Washington Square Park Folk Festival, Brooklyn Folk Festival, Brooklyn Americana Festival, Oldtone Roots Music Festival, Irvington Folk Festival, Summer & Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center, and has had multiple month long residencies at famed Barbès in Brooklyn NY. Nora has participated in a variety of podcasts including WNYC's Dolly Parton's America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Dennison is a sixth generation West Virginian who is on a mission to revitalize Appalachia. His community based non-profit, Colefield Development, has trained over 1200 people facing barriers to employment, helping with education and personal development. Dennison gives his Brief But Spectacular take on rebuilding the Appalachian economy, and making it sustainable in the process. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brandon Dennison is a sixth generation West Virginian who is on a mission to revitalize Appalachia. His community based non-profit, Colefield Development, has trained over 1200 people facing barriers to employment, helping with education and personal development. Dennison gives his Brief But Spectacular take on rebuilding the Appalachian economy, and making it sustainable in the process. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Gather round, family. Steve and Cam have some important news to share about what's coming for the rest of 2021 and heading into 2022.Black Mouthed Dog & Porch Light, coming soon for patronsAn upcoming live, ticketed eventThe OGoA TTRPGAnd yes, season threeAnd more!To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support us on Acast at supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. You can also find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch in our shop at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa Green discusses religion, cults and growing up in Appalachia with the gang!  She's a TikTok sensation #melissagreenofficial, listen in, be that Fly on the Wall...

Shauna Howe was a typical 11 year old girl living in Oil City, Pennsylvania who was kidnapped and murdered around Halloween 1992. For over a decade, investigators combed the details of the case. Though they had DNA evidence--there was no match and few suspects. Join Mountain Murders as we discuss a tragic murder with a surprising conclusion. Intro: Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com

Stuck covering the night shift, Ada Spivey was having a hard time finding her Halloween spirit. It found her instead. A standalone tale set in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.CW: Horticultural horror. Brief mention of DUI accidents and other holiday injuries. Pet endangerment (he's fine; he lived to a ripe old age and passed peacefully in his sleep).Written by Cam CollinsNarrated by Steve ShellSound design by Steve ShellProduced by Cam Collins and Steve ShellInstrumental intro music by Landon BloodOutro Music: “If the Beast Should Hunt Us” by Lonesome Wyatt and Rachel BrookeTo learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com, and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or Twitter and Tumblr @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show, you can join or Patreon at www.patreon.com/oldgodsofappalachia, or support us on Acast at supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. You can also find t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other Old Gods merch in our shop at www.teepublic.com/stores/oldgodsofappalachia.Transcripts available on our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/episodes.Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few weeks ago, we asked listeners to share your favorite spooky stories from across Appalachia. This week's special Halloween episode of Inside Appalachia is packed with ghost stories and mysteries from across the region.

Host Jess Del Fiacco and ILSR's Brenda Platt are joined by Jacob Hannah, Conservation Director at Coalfield Development. Coalfield Development works across many sectors -- solar energy, agriculture, manufacturing, deconstruction, reuse, and more --  as it pursues its mission of rebuilding the Appalachian economy. … Read More

When was the last time an artist took you by the hand and said, “Here, let me show you how the world looks through my eyes”? Frank X. Walker is Kentucky's former poet laureate and one of the co-founders of the Affrilachian Poets - a grassroots group of poets of color living in the Appalachian region. Thirty years after their founding, the Affrilachian Poets continue to dismantle the idea that Appalachia is a white region, devoid of literature and the arts. For decades, Frank's work has embodied a deeply personal approach and challenged us to see poetry as an urgent voice that can touch on our experience of living in a way other written works can't. Today, Frank is the Director of the MFA program of the University of Kentucky and he's mentored hundreds of artists along their path. He's the author and editor of a dozen books of poetry and, as you'll hear, Frank is a lovely, thoughtful, and really cool guy. You can find Frank here: http://frankxwalker.com/index.html Check out his books here: http://frankxwalker.com/books.html Spotify playlist for this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0djkPzw8PWwpv9qaixNZkX Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Support TMST today so you can hear the uncut interviews, attend private events with Laura and help keep TMST ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/