Podcasts about Appalachia

Why have so many people described seeing the same scary entity in the backwoods of Appalachia? Something that looks human, but not quite? Today, we're talking about the terrifying entity people have been seeing in the woods for generations.  “Crawlers”Our Small Business Spotlight this week is Coco and Duckie! Shop their store here: https://cocoandduckie.com/ Subscribe on⁠ Patreon⁠ to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society and enjoy ad-free listening, monthly bonus content, merch discounts and more. Members of our High Council on Patreon also have access to our weekly after-show, Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. You can also enjoy many of these same perks, including ad-free listening and bonus content when you subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow on⁠ Tik Tok⁠ and⁠ Instagram⁠ for a daily dose of horror. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we tell a story from the lawless mountain border between western North Carolina and east Tennessee during the Civil War. As great battles raged elsewhere, outlaws and deserters came to the mountains to hide, to rob and to turn old trails and creek crossings into killing grounds.At the center of this story is John Jackson Kirkland and his gang, whose violence touched soldiers, civilians, rivals, and even their own kin. This is a story of a war without sides, and justice that never came.If you've not done so already, subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss any upcoming episodes.  Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast and get extra content along with an ad-free feed of our stories!Thanks for listening.

No matter how hard we try, we can't get enough of your haunted stories from Appalachia. We're diving back into that familiar Appalachian unease… voices in the woods, figures that don't feel quite human, and uncanny moments in the mountains where mimics, trickster fae and a smattering of local cryptids seem to know your name, your voice, and exactly how to lure you off the trail. Stories include: A haunting summer camp encounter with a silent boy who appears and disappears without explanation Screams and howling dogs along a nighttime trail, paired with strangers who seem far too eager to lead the way A wedding weekend where missing keys return only after an offering is made to the Fae A hunter who hears a familiar voice calling him into the darkness… and realizes something is deeply wrong Take the TGOG survey here. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan. Original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOIn the hills of West Virginia, historic mansions and quiet streets carry stories that refuse to fade. Appalachian Ghost Tours, founded by Pam Huff, Rhiannon Kennedy, and Mark Covey, blends investigation with preservation, using paranormal tourism to draw attention back to overlooked communities.Their work includes locations such as Maybeury Mansion and the historic Price Mansion, properties tied to layered histories and reports of ongoing activity. Visitors describe unexplained sounds, shadow movement, and an atmosphere that shifts after dark.Beyond the ghost stories, Appalachian Ghost Tours focuses on revitalizing small-town interest through responsible storytelling and community engagement. History becomes accessible, and the unexplained becomes part of a larger narrative about place, memory, and identity.In West Virginia, the past doesn't sit quietly in museums — it lingers in hallways, on porches, and in the shadows of once-grand homes.#TheGraveTalks #AppalachianGhostTours #HauntedWestVirginia #MaybeuryMansion #PriceMansion #ParanormalTourism #HistoricHauntings #TrueParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

In this episode, we set the Elevator of History to the Kentucky portion of the Appalachians where we check out the Packhorse Librarians.  Women, funded by the WPA, who brought books into the hoots and hollers of Kentucky, providing reading and kinship in rural communities who otherwise would have no access to books.  They traveled on mules and horses carrying books in saddlebags and pillowcases to needy communities and while they only lasted a short time, they helped change rural Kentucky and make it part of the modern world and helped raise the rate of illiteracy from 31 percent to just 5 percent in the 1940s.  We cover the history, notable packhorse librarians and do our best to honor the history of these 'book women'.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!In the hills of West Virginia, historic mansions and quiet streets carry stories that refuse to fade. Appalachian Ghost Tours, founded by Pam Huff, Rhiannon Kennedy, and Mark Covey, blends investigation with preservation, using paranormal tourism to draw attention back to overlooked communities.Their work includes locations such as Maybeury Mansion and the historic Price Mansion, properties tied to layered histories and reports of ongoing activity. Visitors describe unexplained sounds, shadow movement, and an atmosphere that shifts after dark.Beyond the ghost stories, Appalachian Ghost Tours focuses on revitalizing small-town interest through responsible storytelling and community engagement. History becomes accessible, and the unexplained becomes part of a larger narrative about place, memory, and identity.In West Virginia, the past doesn't sit quietly in museums — it lingers in hallways, on porches, and in the shadows of once-grand homes.#TheGraveTalks #AppalachianGhostTours #HauntedWestVirginia #MaybeuryMansion #PriceMansion #ParanormalTourism #HistoricHauntings #TrueParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey.   What does it look like to rebuild—not just a house, but a sense of home—after loss? In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down with Shawn and Beth Dougherty to talk about the journey of rebuilding their farmhouse after losing it in a fire. What began as a devastating loss became a catalyst for a deeply meaningful family project—one rooted in resilience, shared work, and intentional design. Shawn and Beth reflect on the emotional and practical realities of starting over, how their grown children contributed their skills to the rebuild, and the lessons they carried forward from their original home. From architectural choices that emphasize natural light and gathering spaces, to the importance of porches, durability, and legacy, this conversation is ultimately about belonging—on the land and with one another. This episode offers encouragement for anyone walking through loss, rebuilding something meaningful, or seeking to create spaces that foster connection, family, and community.   In this episode, you'll hear about: Rebuilding After the Fire How the fire became the catalyst for a family-wide rebuilding effort [01:35] Why rebuilding was essential for a sense of belonging and continuity [01:35] The role of community support in their recovery [01:35] Designing a Home with Intention Lessons learned from their original farmhouse [10:58] Why natural light and open gathering spaces mattered most [10:58] How porches and outdoor spaces shape daily life and hospitality [10:58] Family, Legacy & Community How their children contributed professional skills to the rebuild [21:44] Building a home meant to last for generations [21:44] Why investing in family relationships is foundational to stability [21:44] Doing the right thing—even when it's hard [21:44]   Bio: Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been homesteading together since 1985, for the past 35 years in northern Appalachia. They raise dairy and beef cows, pigs, and poultry on a small acreage designated by the state of Ohio as "not suitable for agriculture." The Doughertys write, teach, and speak on holistic grazing and inputs-free farming, using grass-fed ruminants to restore abused land and build fertile, resilient farmsteads. They are the authors of One Cow Revolution, The Independent Farmstead, and The Independent Farmstead's Field Guides to Inputs-Free Farming series. Links:

Micah Hanks joins us again as we delve deeply into what may be behind the UFO Phenomenon.Micah Hanks is a writer, researcher, lecturer, and radio personality whose work addresses a variety of areas, including history, politics, scientific theories and unexplained phenomena. Open minded, but skeptical in his approach, his research has examined a broad variety of subjects over the years, incorporating interest in cultural studies, natural science and scientific anomalies, and the prospects of our technological future as a species as influenced by science.He is author of several books, including his 2012 New Page Books release, The UFO Singularity, as well as Magic, Mysticism and the Molecule: The Search for Sentient Intelligence from Other Worldsand Reynolds Mansion: An Invitation to the Past. Hanks is an executive editor of Intrepid Magazine, and consulting editor/contributor for FATE Magazine and The Journal of Anomalous Sciences. He also writes for a variety of other publications including UFO Magazine, Mysterious Universe, and New Dawn. Hanks has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, Whitley Strieber's Dreamland, National Geographic's Paranatural, the History Channel's Guts and Bolts, CNN Radio, The Jeff Rense Program, and many others. Hanks lives in the heart of Appalachia near Asheville, North Carolina. You can also find him at www.MicahHanks.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you know about Appalachia? Fancy Gap is the debut novel by Zak Jones, and it challenges the preconceptions we might have about the region. The story follows three generations of an Appalachian family as they navigate poverty, illness, extreme religion … and the eternal struggle of finding one's place in the world. There's no better person to tell the story than Zak, who grew up in the region and has deep connections to its culture. This week, Zak joins Mattea to talk about his upbringing, how religion shapes the culture and why you might be wrong about Appalachia.Liked this conversation? Keep listening:Meth and murder in rural America Ocean Vuong finds beauty in a fast food shift Check us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and tiktok @cbcbooks

This week, Steve and Rod tell the story of Granville “Stick” McGhee and Walter “Brownie” McGhee, two brothers from East Tennessee whose music helped shape American blues and early rock 'n' roll. Born in Knoxville, the McGhee brothers took the music they heard growing up and used it to launch themselves onto the national stage.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast and get extra content along with an ad-free feed of our stories!Thanks for listening!

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Matt Jones about his new book A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW. Matt is the author of six critically acclaimed novels and several screenplays. Three of his novels, A Single Shot, Deepwater and Boot Tracks have been made into major motion pictures. He has taught writing at a number of colleges and universities, including the University of Virginia, Randolph Macon College and Lynchburg College. He grew up on a horse and dairy farm in rural upstate New York and currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

On the latest episode of Now, Appalachia, Eliot interviews author Matt Jones about his new book A RECKONING UP BLACK CAT HOLLOW. Matt is the author of six critically acclaimed novels and several screenplays. Three of his novels, A Single Shot, Deepwater and Boot Tracks have been made into major motion pictures. He has taught writing at a number of colleges and universities, including the University of Virginia, Randolph Macon College and Lynchburg College. He grew up on a horse and dairy farm in rural upstate New York and currently lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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My guest this week is Ted Olson, professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University.Ted joins me to celebrate the Rich-R-Tone record label and it's offshoot Folk Star. Rich-R-Tone was founded in 1946 by James Hobart Stanton who, in Ted's words, "was probably single-handedly the most important documentarian of Appalachian music."Ted has extensively researched Stanton and the Rich_R-Tone label for a project he co-produced for Bear Family Records - The Rich-R-Tone/Folk Star Story: Appalachia On Record, 1946-1954. Featuring 317 expertly remastered recordings spread over 12 CDs and including a 144-page hardcover book, this set, produced by Ted Olson, Matteo Ringressi, and Richard Weize, features newly researched liner notes and a complete discography. Many of these recordings are incredibly rare and are taken from 78 rpm discs held in private collections.We talk about Stanton's background in jukebox repair and distribution and how that helped shape his vision for the label; why both place and time are so vital in this particular story; the importance of Rich-R-Tone being a label based in Appalachia, rather than being a major label coming to the region just to record local talent and how Stanton played an important role in The Stanley Brothers' career. It's a fascinating story and one I knew very little about before my conversation with Ted, who was a pleasure to chat with as always.During the conversation  we play excerpts of three tracks from the box set. You'll hear (in order):The Stanley Brothers - Molly and TenbrooksWilma Lee Cooper - The Tramp on the StreetThe Caudill Family - Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold My Body DownFor more info on the box set visit Bear Family RecordsTo hear my previous interviews with Ted, check out the two episodes below:The Bristol Sessions and BeyondDoc Watson's 100th Birthday Celebration (featuring Happy Traum, John McEuen from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, T. Michael Coleman, Jack Lawrence, Lindsay Craven of MerleFest and Ted Olson) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Once known across the region as Little Las Vegas, Middlesboro was a town of bright lights, coal money, gambling halls, and contradictions—nestled deep in the Appalachian Mountains. In this episode of Appalachian Shine, we explore the full story of Middlesboro from its ambitious founding in the late 19th century to its wild boomtown years, its crackdowns and coal decline, and its enduring reinvention as a cultural and historic crossroads. Built near the legendary Cumberland Gap and set inside a rare meteorite crater, Middlesboro became more than just a town—it became the economic, social, and cultural heartbeat of Bell County. We trace how railroads, coal, vice, art, and resilience shaped a community that refused to disappear when the lights went out. This is not just a story about gambling or coal. It's a story about Appalachia itself—its risks, its reckonings, and its quiet strength. Whether you're from the mountains or simply drawn to their stories, this episode sheds light on a place where myth and memory still walk the same streets. #AppalachianShine #LittleLasVegas #MiddlesboroKY #EasternKentucky #AppalachianHistory #CoalCountry

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In 1730, seven Cherokee leaders traveled from their Appalachian home to the heart of London. Hand-picked by a Scottish adventurer named Alexander Cumming, they were presented to King George II as "Kings" of a new empire. Today we tell the story of that voyage and how these Native Americans navigated their way through the streets of the city at the center of the British Empire, all while securing an alliance on their own terms. It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia.If you like our stories of Appalachian history and folklore, be sure to subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a comment, too. You can also help support the Stories podcast by becoming a supporter at spreaker.com. There you'll find extra content and an ad-free version of the podcast!Thanks for listening.

Deep in the Appalachian heartland, the scenery is breathtaking—but the secrets are buried even deeper. In West Virginia, "Wild and Wonderful" occasionally takes a detour into "Dark and Deadly." From the winding backroads of the hollers to the misty shadows of the mountain peaks, we're exploring the cases that prove some things are better left unsaid in the hills. Whether it's a decades-old cold case that the locals still whisper about or a mystery where the truth is stranger than the folklore, this episode proves that in the Mountain State, the quiet can be deafening.Research links below!Greenbrier Valley - "Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue"Dannye Chase - "The Greenbrier Ghost"West Virginia Ghosts and Legends - "The Green Brier Ghost"Appalachian History - "The Greenbrier Ghost"Samsara Parchment - "Spooky Saturday: The Greenbrier Ghost"The Wall Street Journal - "A Coal CEO's Unusual Pastime: Firing Up West Virginia's Politics"NPR - "Massey CEO's Pay Soared As Mine Concerns Grew"NPR - "Mine Probe Examines Airflow, Possible Tampering"Washington Post - "West Virginia mine has been cited for myriad safety violations"abc News - "West Virginia Mine Survivor: Blast Felt Like 'Hurricane-Force Winds'"The New York Times - "No Survivors Found After West Virginia Mine Disaster"CNN - "12 killed in West Virginia mine blast"abc News - "Government Investigation Faults Massey Energy in West Virginia Mine Disaster"CNN - "Report: Deadliest U.S. mine disaster in decades due to safety failures"NPR - "Mine Victims' Families Recall Fear, Safety Issues"United States Department of Labor - "US Labor Department's MSHA cites corporate culture as root cause of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster Massey issued 369 citations and orders with $10.8 million in civil penalties"The New York Times - "Conviction of Don Blankenship, Ex-Coal Baron, Should be Overturned, Judge Recommends" Market Watch - "Guilty plea in 2010 mine disaster"United States Attorney's Office - "Former Upper Big Branch Mine Superintendent Sentenced To Prison"

In this episode of “Why I Teach,” Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), sits down with Dr. Kevin E. O'Donnell, Professor of English and recipient of the 2024 Stephen L. Fisher Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Appalachian Studies Association. With more than 30 years of experience teaching literature, composition, and environmental writing, Dr. O'Donnell shares insights on storytelling, writing pedagogy, the impact of technology in the classroom, and the power of honesty in writing. He also discusses teaching The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green, Appalachian literature such as Serena by Ron Rash, and his upcoming book, The Woodlands of the Mind: Rambles Through Campus Forests. Find out more: ETSU Common Read: https://www.etsu.edu/provost/common-read.php ETSU Festival of Ideas: https://www.etsu.edu/festival/ ETSU College of Arts and Sciences: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/ Podcast Transcript:  [Music] Dr. Kevin O'Donnell I love John Green's writing for one thing. It's really accessible. His voice draws you in. He starts with these quirky topics. He'll be writing about Super Mario Kart. Within a few pages, he's talking about community and luck versus skill, and these bigger issues. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Hi, I'm Kimberly McCorkle, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at East Tennessee State University. From the moment I arrived on this campus, I have been inspired by our faculty, their passion for what they do, their belief in the power of higher education, and the way they are transforming the lives of their students. This podcast is dedicated to them: Our incredible faculty at ETSU. Hear their stories as they tell us why I teach. In this episode, we will sit down with Dr. Kevin E. O'Donnell, Professor of English and recipient of the 2024 Stephen L. Fisher Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Appalachian Studies Association. A native of Northeast Ohio, Dr. O'Donnell earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee and has taught at ETSU for more than 30 years. His courses include Advanced Composition, American Literature, Literary Nonfiction, and Environmental Writing. He's the author of numerous publications, including Seekers of Scenery: Travel Writing from Southern Appalachia, co-authored with Helen Hollingsworth. This year, he looks forward to the release of a new book, co-written with his ETSU colleague, Dr. Scott Honeycutt, titled The Woodlands of the Mind: Rambles Through Campus Forests. Enjoy the show. Dr. O'Donnell, welcome to the show. I start my podcast with the same question for every guest. Take me back to your first day as a faculty member at ETSU, and looking back on that day, what is one piece of advice that you would have given yourself? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Well, it's a great question. I have to think back and see if I can remember 30 years. It's half a lifetime ago, you know. But if I could give myself advice, I would say, young Kevin, trust the process. With writing, it's so challenging. You get papers from the students, especially in the first-year classes on the first day. And they've got all kinds of issues, and the first thing you see are the problems when you read them, and you want to fix everything. But just trust the process. You know, if they've got 15 weeks, if they get four or five good writing experiences, including revision and feedback, and over the course of 15 weeks, you can do a lot. Yeah. Thank you. Reflecting on your 30-plus years in the classroom here, how has your approach to teaching literature and composition changed over the years? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, that's kind of a related question. I don't think my philosophy has changed, but a lot of the technology has changed. I mean, I kind of developed the belief in grad school that you learn to write by having an audience, writing for audiences. But 30 years ago, typically, students would print one copy, and if you were lucky, you could circulate it, do some group work and stuff, but you couldn't publish it. And then with the development of the internet, making easier access to the internet available, I started publishing my students' work on the web, and then they started publishing their own, and you get it out in front of an audience a lot more. And that's great for writing pedagogy. And then multimedia, doing this kind of stuff, like the Whisper Room over in... We were talking about that earlier over in the Innovation Commons. Yeah. I've had my students doing that, so that's part of writing now, I think, is multimedia. You can't just think of it as words on a page. Typically, anything, it's words on a screen, and then the spoken word component, recording. So that's changed how I teach a lot. I'll have my students do an audio piece and then post it on YouTube, say. That's what they did last semester. They must enjoy that. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell The response to it was great. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle   How do you see the connection between storytelling and how we understand our environment, culture, and region? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, storytelling, I mean, it's... You could argue that all understanding is narrative. Like, people understand things in terms of people in places doing things, which is character-setting-plot, you know? So with the Environmental Studies minor, there's a required course that's environmental writing. We get students who are being trained in science, like biologists, who take that minor, and they come in and read some environmental literature, and you've got these science writers using narrative to make sense of the science. So I think it's a crucial component. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Which literary work or author has been especially rewarding for you to teach over the years, and why? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, I love that question. There's been a lot of them. I'm teaching a book this semester, a 2008 novel by Ron Rash called Serena, which is a super well-written, super fun novel, but it takes place in Haywood County, North Carolina, in the 1920s when the Smokies were being logged. So it's set against the backdrop of this huge natural resource extraction story that shaped Appalachia, the logging of the great Appalachian forest. But it's also really dramatic. It's got these tightly written chapters. There's some great villains and some shocking murders, and it's a great book. And Ron Rash is coming to our literary festival in April. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Fantastic. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell So students are reading that novel, and I've taught that four or five times over the years, and it's a great, great book for an environmental writing class. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Is he a regional author? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell He's at Western Carolina. He's down in Cullowhee. He's probably about ready to retire, but he grew up in upstate South Carolina. And yeah, he's a great writer. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle It must be great for students to connect to a book that's about the region. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, and a lot of students didn't know the story that it tells, and people know the area, recognize places where scenes take place. Yeah, so it's great. That's a good one. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Earlier this year, you presented an outstanding lecture to kick off this year's Common Read, The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green. What about that book resonated with you, and why do you think it was a good fit for ETSU's campus community? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, I think it was a great fit, or it seems to be getting a good response from students. And part of it, for 15 years or more, I was a fan of the Vlogbrothers. They do their YouTube science stuff. And the format is, it's basically the essay format. You've got two, 3,000 words. I love John Green's writing, for one thing. It's really accessible. His voice draws you in. And he starts with these quirky topics. Like he'll be writing about Super Mario Kart. And within a few pages, he's talking about community and luck versus skill and these bigger issues. And so I like that they're inviting, these essays are inviting and they draw you in. They're really accessible. You can read one in 15 minutes. And the five-star review format is kind of fun. Like that, my students want to write those. You give that as a writing assignment. Here's an essay, you're going to make it ostensibly a review of something. That you're going to give five stars. So your job is to evaluate. Students like it. So I think it was a good choice. I'm excited about him. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle That's great, yeah. I know, as you said, a lot of students are excited. They've connected to his work for a long time. Students who've said he taught them what they know about history, for instance. As you know, we are excited to be able to welcome John Green to campus in just a few days to speak at the ETSU Festival of Ideas. From your experience, how does engaging with an author and hearing them talk about their work deepen students' connections to a text compared to just reading it in a classroom? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, I think it's a big deal. It can change your relationship to the text. It sure humanizes it, you know? One thing about reading, even if you're reading for a class, reading seems like a really solitary activity. You go to your quiet space and you're sitting by yourself. But then these students are going to come together and see hundreds of other people who have also connected with the same text and see the author. It just makes it very visceral, the sense of how social reading is, even though it feels solitary in some ways it is, but it's a deeply social act. And I think one of the things I'm excited about is it's fun seeing other people who are excited about writing that you're excited about. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Right, yeah. Feels like you're in a community of readers when you watch an author talk about their work. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Right. Yeah, yeah. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle As I mentioned in the introduction, you have a book coming out this year. Will you please share a preview of The Woodlands of the Mind and a bit about what inspired you and Dr. Honeycutt to write the book? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, thanks for asking about that. So it was really inspired by the ETSU campus. We've got, well, you know about University Woods south of the railroad bypass there. We've got 30 acres of, couple dozen at least ancient oak trees up there. And it's a really special place. And Scott Honeycutt and I, for years we'd been taking our students over there to do classrooms and to do awareness stuff and to do walks. And back in 2018, I think it was before COVID, we wrote a small grant and brought an author to class, author to campus rather, Joan Maloof, who is a biologist from Maryland who's also written some very good books, including one that Scott and I are fans of called "Among the Ancients" where she goes around and visits different old, remnant old growth forests and writes about them, but also writes about regional history and natural history. So we brought her to campus. It turns out she's the founding director of the Old-Growth Forest Network. And long story short, she came to campus, did a public nature walk with people over in the woods and then did a talk in the evening at the old East Tennessee Room and generated a lot of excitement, which led to us forming an ad-hoc committee to see if we can get the University Woods to be part of the Old-Growth Forest Network. As a community forest, Dr. Noland, our awesome president, was very supportive of this. So long story short, later that spring, Joan came back on her own dime for a dedication ceremony we did where Dr. Noland spoke and read a little poem on some other people, and we designated it as a community forest. So that experience, Scott and I to look around and it turns out a lot of universities have often old-growth remnants, which are rare attached to their property, partly because of the history of universities and land use, especially in the East. So we started learning about these places. So we thought, well, no one's written about this. So we've selected 15 places from Rome up to Maine, some small colleges, some bigger schools, like Virginia Tech and Penn State. And we split them up and we went around and wrote, kind of inspired by Joan Maloof, these travel essays with history, natural history, and we package them together and sent our proposal to the University of Georgia Press, and the editor called us back the next day and said she wanted to publish it. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Congratulations. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah, thanks. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Look forward to reading it. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Awesome. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle What books do you have on your to-read pile and do you have any favorite books or authors that you'd recommend for consideration for future common reads at ETSU? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Right. Yeah, my to-read pile is pretty big and half of them I never get to. I own a lot of books I've never read. I'm glad to hear that it makes me feel less guilty. But something about owning them, I hope that maybe I'll soak up. I don't know. And even better if you put them on your bedside table to look at you, yes, yeah. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yes, one I was thinking about that I read recently is Beth Macy who is, she wrote a book called Dopesick that the Hulu miniseries starring Michael Keaton was based on, was pretty much directly from that book. And it's a great book. But more recently in the fall, she came out with a book called Paper Girl. It's sort of a memoir she tells about growing up underprivileged in rural Ohio and then goes back there now and finds a version of herself and to look at how kids don't have the same opportunities, basically, young people. And in the process she's also talking about being a journalist and how people respond or don't respond to journalism and conspiracy theorizing has sort of moved into the vacuum where journalism has moved out of and which sounds all serious, but it's a fun book and it got a lot of attention in the fall. That one, she lives down at Roanoke. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Interesting. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell We should get her up here. That would be a good one. But my dream author would be Elizabeth Kolbert. She's a New Yorker magazine writer who probably about 10 years ago she published a book called The Sixth Extinction which won the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction which is an amazing book. It's about the planet that is currently undergoing a major extinction event, which is a grim topic. But she writes these essays where she goes around and talks to people and they're really engaging. She's the best science writer I know and she's a best seller. I think there'd be enthusiasm about her. She's got a new book, which is a collection of her New Yorker essays. So Elizabeth Kolbert--I don't know if we could get her. I don't know if she does campus visits but she'd be a good get. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Great suggestions. Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Yeah. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Finally, what impact do you hope you've made on your students? Dr. Kevin O'Donnell Gosh, that's a big one. Been thinking about that a lot now that I'm 30 years into this. I would hope when my students leave my class they understand that good writing is about honesty. Because I think students come in and when they're supposed to do academic writing they feel like they need to adopt this persona that's the voice of authority. And they don't feel confident in that authority. So they put on a role. And that, as much as anything, leads to tangled sentences and unclear writing. But if you can be honest about your relationship to your material and your audience, and in a simple way, not like deep profound, doesn't have to be deep profound honesty, but that's honesty is what good writing is about. That's, I would hope students would leave my class with that understanding. Dr. Kimerly D. McCorkle Dr. O'Donnell, it's been a pleasure speaking with you. Thank you for your thoughtful reflections on teaching, literature, and the Common Read experience. Thank you for the way you engage your students with literature. I'm looking forward to adding your new book to my reading list this year. Thanks for listening to "Why I Teach." For more information about Dr. O'Donnell, the College of Arts and Sciences, or this podcast series, visit the ETSU Provost website at etsu.edu slash Provost. You can follow me on social media at ETSU Provost. And if you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to like and subscribe to "Why I Teach" wherever you listen to podcasts. 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In this episode, Tony Keck, Chief Transformation Officer at Ballad Health, shares how the system is leveraging AI, operational efficiency, and community based investments to improve affordability, population health, and access across Appalachia. He discusses leadership development, merger driven transformation, and why staying close to frontline care is essential in today's healthcare environment.

In today's episode KJ covers the legend of the demonic Smoke Wolves of Tygart Valley, West Virginia. Bill reviews a couple of encounters including one detailed sighting from the Willamette Valley in Oregon.  And some great listener mail. Please join us!Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

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The day this episode of Roots Music Rambler drops, so does a new album from virtual newcomer to the music scene, Trey Hedrick. But don't let the debut album and baby-faced Hedrick fool you: This guy can write songs and play like you wouldn't believe.  In fact, Hedrick is a rare guest on Roots Music Rambler: Generally unproven with just a few social media followers more than the average bar band. But he's got two things going for him that convinced us he's well on his way to becoming the next big thing: He's spent a few years touring and playing with other musicians many people couldn't keep up with; And, his team sent us the album raw masters early to hear the whole thing. It's good, y'all. Very good. We sat down with Trey back in the fall, well ahead of the album being finished. In fact, you'll be able to tell from the conversation that we didn't even know the name of the record (Sing, Appalachia) or the release date (today, Feb. 20, 2026) when we interviewed him. But we found, and you will discover, Trey has the mindset and maturity few first-album artists ever do. Hedrick grew up on a cattle farm in Southeast Ohio in a family peppered with seasoned musical talent. He's played guitar and mandolin since he can remember and told us his grandmother would call the grandkids in on a hot day and ask them to play songs for her. (Sneaky way of getting them to cool off.) Hedtrick cut his professional teeth in the Athens, Ohio, music scene and sent some acoustic demos of a few songs to Nashville producer Sean Sullivan, who has worked with Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, John Prine and others. Sullivan liked the demos and the two went into the studio and cut the record at the Tractor Shed last summer. Hedrick's storytelling stems from his upbringing in a proud, working-class family. Almost all the men in his family have ties to the coal mines, too, so he's as Appalachian as they come. Our first impression of his songs was that he reminded us of a young Ricky Skaggs. We think you'll agree.  Also in this episode, Frank and Falls chat about a previous guest's plans for new music this year and share our Pickin' the Grinnin' picks for the week. Frank called out Swedish rockers Sabaton. Falls recommended Damn Tall Buildings, whom we interviewed in Episode 66. Trey Hedrick's interview fell before the Damn Tall Buildings one, but we saved it for debut day!  Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Si Kahn online Si Kahn episode of Roots Music Rambler Trey Hedrick online Trey Hedrick on Spotify Trey Hedrick on Instagram The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Choices Sabaton on Spotify Damn Tall Buildings on Spotify Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!In the hills of West Virginia, historic mansions and quiet streets carry stories that refuse to fade. Appalachian Ghost Tours, founded by Pam Huff, Rhiannon Kennedy, and Mark Covey, blends investigation with preservation, using paranormal tourism to draw attention back to overlooked communities.Their work includes locations such as Maybeury Mansion and the historic Price Mansion, properties tied to layered histories and reports of ongoing activity. Visitors describe unexplained sounds, shadow movement, and an atmosphere that shifts after dark.Beyond the ghost stories, Appalachian Ghost Tours focuses on revitalizing small-town interest through responsible storytelling and community engagement. History becomes accessible, and the unexplained becomes part of a larger narrative about place, memory, and identity.In West Virginia, the past doesn't sit quietly in museums — it lingers in hallways, on porches, and in the shadows of once-grand homes.#TheGraveTalks #AppalachianGhostTours #HauntedWestVirginia #MaybeuryMansion #PriceMansion #ParanormalTourism #HistoricHauntings #TrueParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOIn the hills of West Virginia, historic mansions and quiet streets carry stories that refuse to fade. Appalachian Ghost Tours, founded by Pam Huff, Rhiannon Kennedy, and Mark Covey, blends investigation with preservation, using paranormal tourism to draw attention back to overlooked communities.Their work includes locations such as Maybeury Mansion and the historic Price Mansion, properties tied to layered histories and reports of ongoing activity. Visitors describe unexplained sounds, shadow movement, and an atmosphere that shifts after dark.Beyond the ghost stories, Appalachian Ghost Tours focuses on revitalizing small-town interest through responsible storytelling and community engagement. History becomes accessible, and the unexplained becomes part of a larger narrative about place, memory, and identity.In West Virginia, the past doesn't sit quietly in museums — it lingers in hallways, on porches, and in the shadows of once-grand homes.#TheGraveTalks #AppalachianGhostTours #HauntedWestVirginia #MaybeuryMansion #PriceMansion #ParanormalTourism #HistoricHauntings #TrueParanormal Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

In this episode of History 102, 'WhatIfAltHist' creator Rudyard Lynch and co-host Austin Padgett explore American history's "Corporate Era," dissecting the rise of managerial elites , cultural shifts toward nihilism , and the recurring structural patterns shaping modern society's evolution. -- FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @LudwigNverMises (Austin) @TurpentineMedia -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:42) Internal Colonization and the Pax Americana (05:19) Houston Smith's Forgotten Truth and Disbelief in Progress (08:08) The Transition from Small Business to National Corporations (10:30) The Double Helix: Cycles of Constant vs. Change (13:11) Comparisons to the Roman Republic's Decadence (16:59) Sam Francis' Leviathan and Its Enemies (21:09) The Old Industrial WASP Elite vs. New Bureaucracy (25:32) Frederick Jackson Turner and Frontier Individualism (28:55) The Gilded Age and the Rise of Populism (33:00) FDR and the Democratic Coalition (36:02) Cultural Origins: North vs. South English Settlement Patterns (40:24) Staggered Industrialization and Geographic History (43:38) Internal Colonization of Appalachia (51:00) Post-War Prosperity and the Decision to Lower Inequality (56:40) The Great Forgetting: Loss of Tradition and Social Technology (01:01:17) Anti-Fragility and the Advantage of Federalism (01:07:41) The Managerial Revenge Against Founder Families (01:13:30) Imperial America and the Northeastern Core (01:19:11) The Lonely Crowd: Anxiety-Based City Culture (01:23:01) The Destabilization of Black Communities under Progressivism (01:36:24) Neoliberalism and the Age of the Last Men (01:46:46) The State of Denial and the Wealth of Old America (02:04:39) The Mutation of Marxism in Institutions (02:10:10) The 120-Year Cycle and Decay of Hollywood (02:19:02) American Beauty as a Reflection of Modern Nihilism (02:23:59) Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A giant salamander has been lurking in the rivers and streams of Appalachia for more than a hundred million years.  And in just the last few years – after surviving one of the worst hurricanes in decades – they've become a local symbol of pride.This episode was produced in partnership with Visit North Carolina. We always want to hear from you! If you have a question or story for us, give us a call at 315-992-7902 and leave a message, or send an email to hello@atlasobscura.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Ginger discusses current vice president, then vice presidential nominee, JD Vance, a sad simp of a man who once wrote a book about Appalachia, a place he did not live and clearly hates. Featuring mommy issues, a whole host of kinks, and Ren getting the maddest she's ever been.To continue helping those in Gaza, consider donating to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund @thepcrf or The Sameer Project @thesameerproject.Citations at thisfnguypod.com.

Weaving has a storied history in Appalachia. Indigenous groups like the Cherokee and Shawnee developed robust weaving traditions using plant fibers. When European settlers colonized Appalachia in the 18th century, they brought their own styles of weaving. These days, fiber artists in Appalachia are noticing an increased interest in weaving, and so they're making the craft more accessible to beginners. And they're finding ways to connect in person for mentorship opportunities.

In this episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins, retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective, steps outside traditional Mafia territory and into a shadowy world just as dangerous—and just as fascinating: the international theft of ultra-rare automobiles.  Gary is joined by author Stayton Bonner, former senior editor at Rolling Stone, and legendary car-recovery specialist Joe Ford, the real-life figure behind Bonner's book The Million Dollar Car Detective. At the center of the story is a breathtaking pre-World War II automobile—the Talbot-Lago Teardrop Coupé—once described as the most beautiful car in the world. Stolen from a Milwaukee industrialist's garage in 2001, the car vanished into the international underground of elite collectors, forged paperwork, and high-stakes deception. Joe Ford explains how he became the go-to investigator when rare cars worth millions disappear—and why stolen vehicles are far harder to recover than stolen art. What follows is a years-long global hunt involving disgruntled mechanics, fabricated titles, shell corporations, Swiss intermediaries, and a billionaire buyer now locked in civil litigation. Bonner adds rich historical context, tracing the car's glamorous past—from European aristocracy to Hollywood royalty—and exposing how loneliness, obsession, and greed often surround these legendary machines. The conversation expands into other notorious cases, including the disappearance of the original James Bond Aston Martin from Goldfinger, and how wealthy collectors sometimes knowingly harbor stolen artifacts. This episode is a true-crime story without guns or gangs—but filled with deception, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice across borders. If you love investigative work, high-end crime, and stories that feel like James Bond meets Gone in 60 Seconds, this one's for you.

A vanished hometown. A son who came back different. An elder on a quiet porch waiting for someone to say hello. We follow John Prine's trail from Maywood, Illinois, to the coal seams of western Kentucky and the factory streets of Michigan, mapping how his songs became a living record of America's working‑class migration.We start with the family story: parents who left Muhlenberg County for steadier pay, weekend drives back down the Green River, and the language that knit southern memory to northern labor. That double vantage shaped a body of work that feels at home in both coal camps and auto plants. Paradise turns industrial extraction into compact family history, explaining why so many left towns that now exist only in stories. Sam Stone pulls the curtain on the cost of war in neighborhoods that sent more than their share, capturing addiction and broken promises without sermon or spectacle. Hello in There lowers its voice to honor elders displaced by geography and time, reminding us that attention is a form of care. And Grandpa Was a Carpenter sketches a worldview built on work, loyalty, and a plain, steady pride.Along the way, we walk the line locals know by heart—the Hillbilly Highway—where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas families followed Dixie Highway and U.S. routes into Illinois and Michigan, trading coal dust for factory grit. Prine didn't just sing about characters; he archived a code: show up for your people, honor your history, do your part, and expect your country to keep faith. When he died in 2020, the loss felt less like a star going dark and more like a neighbor setting down the notebook where everyone's names were written.If you care about Americana music, labor history, or the quiet ways songs hold communities together, press play. Then tell us which John Prine lyric still finds you where you live. Subscribe, share with a friend who grew up on a front porch or a factory block, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories.-----------------This episode is a newly expanded version of my 2020 John Prine podcast episode, with more story and analysis.”-----------------The Mitten Channel is a network of podcasts.  

Kay Tillow, Chairperson of Kentuckians for Single Payer Healthcare and Guest Dare Cima, Social Justice Activist and a member of DSA, on Medicaid Cuts impact on Eastern Kentucky. Dare hails from the foothills of Appalachia in Southeastern Kentucky and still has family there. Dare is uniquely qualified to speak on the state of healthcare while growing up in the region.

The Big Bull Tunnel in Wise County, Virginia looks like any other railroad tunnel, just a simple cut through a hillside.  Looks, though, can be deceiving, as the tunnel's history is packed with accidents, strange noises, deaths, and a chilling encounter that turned a routine inspection into a bit of Appalachian folklore. In this episode, Steve and Rod tell the story of the tunnel's difficult construction, the tragedies that followed, and the story that convinced railroad officials something inside the mountain was best avoided.If you like our Stories of Appalachia, be sure to subscribe and share the podcast with friends who love Appalachian history and folklore. If you want to help us continue telling these stories, consider becoming a supporter of the podcast at Spreaker, where you'll get an ad-free feed of the podcast, plus extras like supporter-only episodes!Thanks for listening!

Kari-Beth Law, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Board Member of the West Virginia University Health System, Professor of Adult, Child/Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, Vice Chair of Clinical Services, and Director of Telepsychiatry for the WVU School of Medicine Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! IX ESPÍRITUS QUE VUELVEN. En el programa de hoy, como os prometí, hablaré de casos, en torno a crímenes históricos donde la figura de la víctima, a través de sueños, visiones o presuntas manifestaciones sobrenaturales parece influir decisivamente en el curso de la justicia. I. El caso de Elva Zona Heaster. Condado de Greenbrier, 1897 La primera historia nos traslada a Appalachia, Virginia Occidental, en el año 1897. Elva Zona Heaster, nace aproximadamente entre 1873 y 1876, hija de Mary Jane Heaster, una mujer de carácter firme y profundamente protectora. Zona arrastraba un estigma social considerable: hacia 1895 había dado a luz a un hijo fuera del matrimonio, cuyo padre fue identificado como George Woldridge. En una comunidad rural profundamente conservadora, esa circunstancia la colocaba en una posición social vulnerable. El niño fue dado en adopción o falleció en la infancia, los registros no son concluyentes, pero el peso moral de aquel hecho marcó su reputación. En octubre de 1896, llega al condado un herrero llamado Erasmus Stribbling Shue, apodado “Trout”. Era un hombre con antecedentes inquietantes: un primer matrimonio terminado en abandono, un segundo con Lucy Ann Tritt, fallecida en circunstancias poco claras, y posteriormente una condena por robo de caballos que lo llevó a prisión durante dos años. Apenas semanas después de conocerse,, Zona y Shue contraen matrimonio. La madre de la joven manifiesta un rechazo visceral hacia el nuevo esposo, intuyendo algo oscuro en su carácter. El sábado 23 de enero de 1897, el joven Anderson Jones, de 11 años, encuentra el cuerpo de Zona tendido al pie de las escaleras. Sus ojos abiertos, una mancha de sangre, postura rígida. Cuando el Dr. George W. Knapp examina el cuerpo, observa detalles extraños, pero realiza una inspección superficial. Shue había lavado el cadáver, lo había vestido y había envuelto su cuello con un pañuelo rígido y un velo atado firmemente bajo la barbilla. La causa inicial de muerte se certifica como “desmayo eterno” y luego “complicaciones del embarazo”. El funeral se celebra al día siguiente. Varios testigos notan algo perturbador: la cabeza de Zona parece moverse con excesiva soltura cuando el ataúd es tocado. Durante semanas, Mary Jane Heaster afirma haber sido visitada por la aparición de su hija. Según su testimonio, la joven le describe con precisión la violencia ejercida sobre su cuello y relata una discusión doméstica relacionada con la cena. Convencida, Mary Jane acude al fiscal del condado, John Alfred Preston. En la autopsia, realizada posteriormente se descubre que el cuello estaba dislocado, la tráquea aplastada y los ligamentos desgarrados. Shue es arrestado ese mismo día. II. El Crimen del Granero Rojo – Polstead, Suffolk (1827-1828) La segunda parte nos traslada a Polstead, Suffolk, Inglaterra, en la década de 1820. Maria Marten, nace el 24 de julio de 1801, era hija de Thomas Marten* un humilde cazador de topos. Tras la muerte de su madre Grace, fue criada por su madrastra Ann Marten. Maria era considerada atractiva, pero su belleza no le aseguró estabilidad social. Quedó embarazada de Peter Matthews, quien mantuvo económicamente al hijo, Thomas Henry Marten. A los 25 años, Maria era vista en la aldea como una “mujer caída”, marcada por la ilegitimidad de sus hijos. En 1826, entra en escena William Corder. Desde joven fue considerado problemático y manipulador. Comienza una relación con Maria que promete matrimonio y escape del estigma social. En 1827, la pareja planea huir juntos. William propone encontrarse en el llamado Granero Rojo (Red Barn), una construcción aislada de ladrillo rojizo en las afueras del pueblo. María desaparece. La madrastra de Maria comienza a tener sueños perturbadores en los que ve a la joven enterrada bajo el suelo del Granero Rojo. La insistencia de estos sueños genera inquietud familiar. II. El caso de Frederick Fisher La última historia nos traslada a la colonia penal de Nueva Gales del Sur, en 1826, concretamente a la región rural de Campbelltown. Frederick Fisher era un exconvicto inglés que había sido transportado a Australia por delitos relacionados con falsificación. Tras cumplir su condena, logró establecerse como agricultor en Campbelltown, donde adquirió tierras y ganado. Con el tiempo, se convirtió en un hombre económicamente estable y respetado dentro de la comunidad local. En una colonia donde muchos eran antiguos presidiarios intentando reconstruir su vida, Fisher representaba un ejemplo de reinserción exitosa. No era un hombre especialmente sociable, pero sí trabajador y metódico. Entre sus conocidos más cercanos se encontraba George Worrall, vecino y colaborador en algunos asuntos comerciales. La relación entre ambos es cordial, basada en la confianza práctica propia de una comunidad pequeña donde la cooperación era esencial. En junio de 1826, Fisher desaparece repentinamente. Worrall informa a los vecinos que su amigo había regresado a Inglaterra, o que había sido citado por las autoridades por problemas legales. Lo extraño es que Fisher no había liquidado sus propiedades ni arreglado formalmente sus asuntos financieros. Su ganado y tierras quedaron, de facto, bajo administración de Worrall. Un agricultor local, John Farley, afirma haber visto una figura sentada sobre la baranda de un puente cercano a Campbelltown, conocido como el puente sobre Fisher’s Creek. La figura le resultó reconocible: aseguraba que era Frederick Fisher. Farley no describió una visión difusa o espectral en términos melodramáticos; según el relato recogido, la figura parecía sólida, silenciosa, inmóvil. Lo inquietante era su expresión. En un primer momento, Farley dudó de su propia percepción. Sin embargo, la visión se repitió. La figura parecía señalar o dirigir la atención hacia un punto específico del terreno cercano al arroyo. El magistrado de la zona, Grafton Eliott Smith, tomó en consideración el testimonio. Se organizó una inspección en el área señalada, cerca del arroyo. Worrall fue arrestado y acusado formalmente. El hecho de que la localización del cuerpo estuviera asociada al testimonio de una aparición convirtió el caso en uno de los primeros grandes relatos sobrenaturales documentados en la historia australiana. Con el tiempo, la historia sería conocida como “Fisher’s Ghost”, integrándose en el folclore nacional y dando origen a festivales conmemorativos en Campbelltown. Escúchame en iVoox. 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For World Radio Day 2026, we visit WMMT in Whitesburg, Kentucky, one of many small community radio stations in the US existentially threatened by cuts to government funding. At a moment when news has become increasingly polarised, these stations are even more needed, often providing communities with their only source of essential information and emergency warnings. WMMT was founded in 1985 with a mission to “be a voice of mountain people's music, culture and social issues.” Known to listeners as "Possum Radio" or "Real People Radio," WMMT broadcasts to the coalfield communities of eastern Kentucky and neighbouring Appalachian counties, home to people whose voices are among the least heard in the United States. Station manager Jared Hamilton is scrambling to raise funds to keep it on the air. At this critical moment in America's history, the station is helping to keep the community steady with one foor in Appalachia's traditions and the other in the future.

The Outer Realm welcomes DJ Jimmy and Jared King from SPOOKY APPALACHIA Date: February 11th, 2026 EP: 679 TOPIC: The Guys will be sharing some of their own experiences as well as those of others who have sent them in stories for their own podcasts. Do you ever wonder if those creepy tales and highly strange happenings of the Appalachias are real???? THEY ARE!!!!! Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_ Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all !!! About Our Guests: DJ Jimmy from spooky Appalachia Jimmy grew up like many children, highly curious , only his inquisitiveness leaned towards the world of High Strangeness. He has fond memories of watching “ Unsolved Mysteries “ with his grandfather and recalls being VERY spooked by the UFO and Ghost Stories. In elementary school , he had an experience that would change his life. He, his classmates and teacher all had a UFO encounter and from that point onward, he became obsessed with reading books from the library about Encounters stories with UFOs, Cryptids and Ghosts! His curiosity never left him. He went on to start The Spooky Appalachia Blog where he collected paranormal stories from people. This evolved into a successful YouTube Channel which covers classic tales from Appalachia, as well as a Cryptid series and various stories from his followers . Every now and then you can expect to find him on location sharing historical and spooky stories! Jared: Jared grew up in a rustic log cabin deep in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. He always loved being around his elders and listening to their stories of History. His favourites were the tales of The SPOOKY Ghost (Haint) , The Witch, Cryptid (Wood Booger) and Feral People stories. He was once asked to share a story on a friend's YouTube channel, which was beyond well received. People wanted more and Jared delivered by starting up his own YouTube channel “Jared King TV” which took off like a bullet with continued success and a large follower base. He began sharing historical stories from his family as well as allowing others to submit their family stories and their own personal Spooky Encounters. With a unique voice and an old, authentic Appalachian Mountain accent he went on to host and do special guest appearances at events, festivals, and do voice work for "Sons Of Appalachia" what used to be "Mountain Monsters" on TV. He came across Spooky Appalachia, truly enjoyed it and contacted Jimmy. They hit it off and became best pals and they now Co Host each other's channels preserving stories of their SPOOKY Appalachian history & Personal Encounters! Jimmy's Socials https://www.youtube.com/@spookyappalachia X https://x.com/spookyappalach1?s=21&t=AcduEZzp5cFk_H4jXiXV5w Jared's Socials: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JaredKingTV If you enjoy the content on the channel, please support us by subscribing: Thank you All A formal disclosure: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on The Outer Realm Radio and Beyond The Outer Realm are not necessarily those of the TOR, BTOR Hosts, Sponsors, or the United Public Radio Network and its producers. Although the content may be interesting, it is deemed "For Entertainment Purposes" . We are always be respectful and courteous to all involved. Thank you, we appreciate you all!

A just transition is the fair and inclusive process of moving to a low-carbon, sustainable economy while ensuring workers, communities, and industries in carbon-intensive sectors aren't left behind.This Between the Lines podcast features a conversation between IDS Fellow Rosie McGee and authors John Gaventa and Gabe Schwartzman about their new book, Power and Just Transitions: Struggles for a Post‑Coal Future in an Appalachian Valley. The book examines how power is transformed during energy transitions, using the Clearfork Valley in Appalachia as an in‑depth case study.The discussion demonstrates that energy transitions are fundamentally political, not merely technical shifts from coal to renewables. They raise deep questions about history, ownership, justice, and community agency. By centring the lived experiences of the Clearfork Valley, the podcast illuminates how power is contested, reshaped, and sometimes reclaimed during moments of profound change—offering lessons for communities, policymakers, and activists around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Absolute epic NBA brawl last night, but these fellas might do better in this new “run full speed at each other” sport. A High Strangeness takes us back to Appalachia to learn about The Moon-Eyed People. Plus, things that sucked about the 90’s and so much more on a Tuesdee!

Isaac Gibson is a songwriter, vocalist,and guitarist originally from Castlewood, Virginia, and the frontman of 49 Winchester. Formed in Appalachia, the band has released five studio albums while building a devoted fanbase through constant touring. In 2025, 49 Winchester signed with MCA and Lucille Records, where they are currently working with Dave Cobb on a new full-length album scheduled for release in 2026. The band recently released a cover of Black Sabbath's “Changes” as their first new music under the partnership.In this episode, we talk about Isaac's upbringing in Appalachia, the evolution of 49 Winchester, building a career on the road, signing with MCA, working with Dave Cobb, and what this next chapter looks like for the band—along with many other stops along the way.--------------------------------------------------This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.#IsaacGibson #49Winchester #CountryMusic #Americana #SouthernRock #Songwriting #Nashville #DaveCobb #MusicPodcast #TenYearTownNew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Today we are setting the table with two friendship and recipes. My guest is Jimmy Proffitt. We visit with Jimmy about his new cookbook that came out in the fall“Seasoned in Appalachia”, we will hear about his blog, and how he learned all of these Appalachian Recipes, and he will also share the recipe for his Grandmother's refrigerator rolls. I also have news about two presentations at the Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show when Jimmy, and Master Gardener Deena Trimble and myself will be on the main stage visiting about Jimmy's book and Deena's seed saving, sorting and sowing. The date for that is Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. 12-2 p.m. Jimmy Proffitt is a Writer and Author and makes his home in Morristown Tennessee. He has written for Taste of the South, and Lodge Cast Iron and also quite often for Okra magazine. He has worked with The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge TN for 27 years starting as a server in the cafe and is now the Brand Strategist. He has a very popular blog with his storytelling, recipes, and pictures of his family and foods called “The Appalachian Tale” and his snow cream reel on instagram from 2024 went viral with over 36 million views! This book is composed 75-recipes of Appalachia staples and is written in such a way that these recipes feel approachable and we can all cook them. It includes recipes for Brown Butter Cornbread, Leather Britches, Appalachian Skillet Cornbread Dressing, how to cook a Country Ham, and how to make flaky biscuits like an expert.

UAPs and ghost encounters from Mt. Airy, North Carolina are on Brandon's mind and we think you will enjoy his experiences. He shares some amazing pictures he took of a UFO he witnessed from his backyard and his ghost encounters happened while he was working at an assisted living facility. Hang on for this wild ride of paranormal activity that takes place right in the heart of Appalachia.Please like, hype, comment, share and subscribe if you enjoyed this episode. Join us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fromtheshadowsFrom The Shadows Podcast is a program where we seriously discuss the supernatural, paranormal, cryptozoology, and ufology. Anything that cannot be rationally explained has a platform for discussion on the From The Shadows Podcast. Follow us on:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtheshadowspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove - https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthorInstagram - Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Paranormal #UAP #UFO #Alien #Aliens #Appalachia #NorthCarolina #Ghost #Ghosts

What can you do to support economic development in Appalachia?  Emma Kelly of Appalachian Voices joined RHV to discuss the information they have available and how you can get involved. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join the VRHA staff in San Diego May 19-22 for the National Rural Health Association annual conference.

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we sit down with Anthony Dyer, a veteran and debut author whose book *Moon Child* explores the profound themes of war trauma and the quest for purpose. Anthony shares his journey from a small town in Appalachia to the skies as a special missions aviator, detailing the challenges he faced both during and after his military service. He opens up about the struggles of transitioning back to civilian life, the loss of identity, and the therapeutic power of writing, which ultimately led him to pen his memoir. Listeners will hear about the pivotal moments that inspired Anthony to confront his past, including the emotional toll of combat missions and the importance of seeking help for mental health. With humor and honesty, Anthony discusses how faith and community support have played crucial roles in his healing process. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on veteran experiences and the importance of understanding PTSD. Discover more about Anthony and his impactful work, and get ready to be inspired by his resilience and advocacy for mental health awareness.Support the show

Authorities in western North Carolina discover a gruesome double homicide in a missing couple's home and track their prime suspect into the unforgiving forest of Appalachia. When a seasoned tracker and his four-legged partner are getting close, tragedy strikes yet again.View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-manhunt Park Predators is an Audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuckTwitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuckFacebook: /ParkPredators  | /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oneida High School feels like a different dimension. Rascal Flatts is getting a little flat. The Wampus Cat haunts the Appalachia mountains. Plus so much more on a Tuesdee!

Madison and Chris react to 5 of the most unexplainable paranormal videos found on Reddit, including a terrifying "mimic" caught on a security cam. From frolicking figures in Appalachia to luggage moving on its own, we're ranking these on the "Boogity Scale."Love this show? Join us On Patreon and uncover hundreds of hours of ad-free content! www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastWhat you're about to see are five of the most convincing videos of paranormal activity that we could find on Reddit. No hype, no filters, just videos that people still can't explain. We deep-dive into the "Doppelganger Theory"—the chilling idea that something is watching you, learning your patterns, and waiting to take your place.0:00 - Welcome to the Most Haunted City 0:45 - The Stink Bug Energy & The Other Side Show 2:15 - Video 1: The Haunted Suitcase (Reddit: ShaolinPoppy) 5:30 - Video 2: The Frolicking Figure in Appalachia 10:15 - Video 3: The Rain Spirit (An Elemental?) 13:40 - Video 4: The Baby Demon or "Changeling" 17:20 - Video 5: THE MIMIC. (Doppelganger Theory Explained) 24:00 - The Science of Ghost Hunting: Why Low-Res is Better 27:15 - New Tech: The Illumination Station Ouija Board 31:00 - Final Rankings on the Boogity ScaleMadison Timmons and Chris Soucy are professional paranormal investigators based in Savannah, Georgia. Whether in the studio or the field, they hunt for stories where the veil feels thin.Have a ghost video or photo? Send it to ghostmail@hauntedcitypodcast.com with the subject "Ghost Caught on Camera."

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.The Wasteland is a treacherous place, full of dangers both human and monster. On an old Kentucky road, a waylaid family, a group of Raiders, and Trader Red are on a collision course.In the middle of a suffocating dust storm...the Ballad Begins.

In this episode, Tony sits down with Brian Jeffery from the Black Mass Paranormal YouTube channel, to discuss disturbing activity emerging from Appalachia, including feral people, unexplained disappearances, and strange encounters deep in the mountains of the Southeast. Brian shares new research into reports of a clicking sound he believes functions as biological sonar, allowing these beings to navigate caves and forests without relying on sight. They explore how cave systems, Native American lore, and missing persons cases may be connected, and why some phenomena appear physical rather than purely supernatural. They also touch on Dogman sightings near military bases, the possibility of engineered entities, and the personal cost of investigating these subjects. This episode challenges conventional explanations and forces a reexamination of what may be living beneath the mountains and moving just out of view.Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference!If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/joinThe Confessionals Social Network App:Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrhGoogle Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZThe Counter Series Available NOW:The Counter (YouTube): WATCH HEREThe Counter (Full Episode): WATCH HERETony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.comIf you want to learn about Jesus and what it means to be saved: Click HereBigfoot: The Journey To Belief: Stream HereThe Meadow Project: Stream HereMerkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.comMy New YouTube ChannelMerkel IRL: @merkelIRLMy First Sermon: Unseen BattlesSPONSORSSIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionalsGHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tonyCONNECT WITH USWebsite: www.theconfessionalspodcast.comEmail: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.comBrian JefferyYouTube | Instagram | TikTokMAILING ADDRESS:Merkel Media257 N. Calderwood St., #301Alcoa, TN 37701SOCIAL MEDIASubscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaIReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7hShow Instagram: theconfessionalspodcastTony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficialFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcasTwitter: @TConfessionalsTony's Twitter: @tony_merkelProduced by: @jack_theproducerOUTRO MUSICJoel Thomas - Free The RabbitsYouTube | Apple Music | Spotify

We're heading deep into the Appalachian Mountains to uncover the Cherokee legend of the Nvnehi, immortal beings not bound by time or space, who live inside the mountains, under rivers, and just outside our perception.  Rumors of phantom music in the woods, hidden underground towns, invisible warriors, and people who slip in and out of our world have long haunted the region. These aren't ghosts or fae, but a parallel humanity that loves music, dancing, and occasionally whisking unsuspecting humans into pocket dimensions where time doesn't behave. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited by Jaimi Ryan and produced by Emma Leventer and Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices