Podcasts about Appalachian

In this episode, we welcome WNCW intern Elena Dickson to the podcast. Elena is a student at the University of Michigan, and here, she takes a turn at the helm for our episode on western North Carolina artist Sally Anne Morgan: My favorite Ralph Waldo Emerson quote reads, “Cause and effect, means and ends, seed and fruit, cannot be severed; for the effect already blooms in the cause, the end preexists in the means, the fruit in the seed.” It makes me think of the interconnectedness that lies beneath all our actions and that everything we do–from deciding what to eat for breakfast to moving across the country–has a deep impact on our lives in areas we don't even realize. Sally Anne Morgan embodies Emerson's coda. Even as a visual artist, musician, mother, and brewery owner, she emphasized how circular life feels: we are nothing without where we came from and where we came from wouldn't have been possible without what we have become. She embodies this through her music through her traditional techniques to create innovative elements. Rooting herself in tradition while employing new age elements, she resists the conformity and neatness that recording software, and certain genres, often demands. While she views old time and other music traditions as a living artform rather than something that belongs in the archives. Her stories have a background and history but they have nothing close to an end. When I decided to apply to WNCW to enhance my senior thesis on Appalachian storytelling, I had to explain why I was doing what I was doing to a few more people than I would have liked. Next time someone asks, I will send them this podcast so they can see the fluidity of storytelling and how deeply enmeshed it is with all other aspects of our lives. Telling a story does not require a defined beginning, middle, and end. Instead, it requires a conversation and a dedication to honoring what the story was and what it is going to become. Sally Anne Morgan creates in a way that makes you want to participate in the conversation and keep the story alive. Sally Anne Morgan (Photo: Charlie Boss, published by KLOF mag) Songs heard in this episode:“Eye Is The First” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Horizon, excerpt“Flowers Of Shandihar” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Horizon, excerpt“I Saw A Heron” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Blind Man's Lament” by Black Twig Pickers, from Rough Carpenters, excerpt“Dog's Dream” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Callahan” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the Eye, excerpt“Night Mint” by Sally Anne Morgan, from Second Circle the EyeSo glad you visited! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This episode was written and produced by WNCW intern Elena Dickson, with editorial assistance from myself. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to clean up an important waterway, and examine the impact of prospective food benefit cuts on Appalachians in need. The post Ohio River Cleanup And Possible Cuts To SNAP, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

In the week of July 4th Rural Remix takes a look at the first amendment via Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez visit to the Appalachian town of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky. On June 18, 2025 Gomez went to the rural stop on her nationwide tour to protect the First Amendment. The event was hosted by the Center for Rural Strategies, which publishes the Daily Yonder, and featured a panel of experts who spoke to the five First Amendment freedoms: speech, religion, press, the right to assemble, and the right to petition the government.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

On December 14, 1910, a deadly explosion rocked the Greeno Mine in Tacoma, Virginia, claiming 14 lives and leaving a lasting mark on the Appalachian coalfields. Today we tell the story of Irish immigrant Patrick Hagan, who once owned the land on which the mine was located, and the dangerous conditions that led to this tragedy.It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Subscribe to the Stories podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Amy D covers steps 4-5 at Appalachian Regional Roundup 2025

What makes a man vanish into the woods—only to return as a predator? In this week's ReWired, Dani ventures into the haunted trailheads of the human psyche to unpack the chilling case of Gary Michael Hilton, a drifter-turned-serial killer whose victims were hikers, wanderers, and lovers of the wild. But this isn't just a rehash of his crimes—it's an excavation. We peel back the camouflage of Hilton's mind to explore:Why the wilderness became both his refuge and his hunting groundHow psychological detachment and transient identity fueled his violenceWhether a different intervention—or system—might have stopped himAnd the deeply unsettling question: was Hilton always a killer-in-waiting, or was he shaped by what we overlooked?Dani dissects the justice system's blind spots, the human cost of being ignored or misidentified, and the terrifying allure of the wilderness when survival turns sinister. This isn't just about murder in the mountains—it's about the cracks in society where monsters take root.✨ Plus, an unforgettable personal story from Dani's time in law enforcement—a haunting case that still lingers unsolved, echoing the same bystander indifference and missed chances.

After some time off, Bret and Adam are back to catch up on each other's lives and engage in a tremendous conversation with legendary QB Richie Williams from the 2005 national championship team. #DSOTDPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

STRANGE Disappearances Along The APPALACHIAN TRAILBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

On this show we were joined by Jason Feldman and his father Eric, along with Nick Ferrari to dive head first into the possibility of an Appalachian Freedom Caucus to represent the Appalachian people. This is a bit different than past shows with the topic being a free State of Appalachia. This conversation addresses a more cultural necessity, and we had al to of fun. We also discussed the possible war with Iran, assimilating to Appalachian culture, the death of a Callaway legend (Hippie Wilson), and so much more!Support the show

Hello hello hello, this week we have an Appalachian Cryptid, the Not-Deer. It's an interesting deer not-deer type creature, I find the Appalachian stories rather interesting because they tend to not be too far out there, at least the ones I've read and heard to this date. After that I (Chris) talk about a night terror I recently had, the first I've ever had, it was a short and unpleasant event.

Paige got a fragrant visit from her husband's family friend. Mer had some truly incredible visits from a friend after he passed. Irene had a spooky hike on the Appalachian trail. Brady was inspired by our Senior Pets episode, and teaches us how to lucid dream. Becky sends in her MIL Deb's stories about her mom sending messages with dimes. May heard a mimic. Anon had a sexy dream about a past life.Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com. Advertise on A Funny Feeling via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textBy any normal measure, John McCutcheon, at age seventy-two, should beretired. He's punched the clock in the international folk music world for overa half century. He's been a respected archivist of Appalachian music. Hewas in the forefront of popularizing the hammer dulcimer and is considereda world master on the instrument. He helped revolutionize children's andfamily music with five consecutive Grammy-nominated albums. He co-founded and led the fastest-growing Local in the Musicians Union. Hissongwriting is hailed around the globe and his instruction books introducedthousands to the joys of their own music making. He recorded andreleased tribute albums to Woody Guthrie, labor musician Joe Hill, and hisfriend and mentor, Pete Seeger. He even starred in a one-manmusical, Joe Hill's Last Will, which toured nationally and internationally.And he has consistently been one of the most popular touring musicians inthe folk world. Yes, by any normal standard, he could proudly hang up thebanjo and retire.But John McCutcheon is just getting started.“I feel as though I'm finally getting the hang of doing my job well.”During the pandemic, when a lot of the music world shut down,McCutcheon wrote and released three recordings of new material. Heproved that Zoom could be used for good as well as for evil by forgingonline songwriting partnerships with a half dozen fellow writers, not theleast of whom was the iconic Tom Paxton. They even released a jointalbum, Together, which not only won critical raves but was dubbed “thebest album I've ever done, period.” by Grammy Lifetime Award winnerPaxton.And, just when you think he can't surprise you anymore, he drops album#45: Field of Stars (release date: Janary 10, 2025), a stunning collectionof original and cowritten songs people are calling “the best of his career.”Field of Stars was supposed to be recorded and released in 2020.Musicians were hired, studio dates booked. And then came COVID. So,the songs where shelved until it was safe to go into a small windowlessspace with some of your best mates. But then came the explosion ofwriting that John produced during the lockdown. Three albums in threeyears, each seemingly better than the last. After tackling theMcCutcheon/Paxton project, he was ready to take the long-delayed 2020album down from the shelf and get back to work on it. But t Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more!Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcastFB @creativepeacemealpodRedbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.comCreative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate to New Normal Rep here! Interested in the Self-Care Institute with Dr. Ami Kunimura? Click here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order!

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On this West Virginia Morning, industrial development in western West Virginia is outpacing the construction of new housing for expected workers, and scientists work to better understand a rare Appalachian firefly. The post Housing Challenges Around NUCOR And A Rare Kentucky Firefly, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Jeff Pipkin, an alderman of the Town of Blue Mountain, MS about the 14th annual Fire On The Mountain festival (June 28, 2025). Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

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NGI markets editors Chris Newman and Jodi Shafto discuss whether long-dormant pipeline projects in the region could finally break ground under the new administration based on Jodi's takeaways from the recent LDC Gas Forum Northeast conference in Boston.   The duo examine the stark price divide between the pipeline haves and have nots. Appalachian gas traded near zero while New England spiked to $33.50/MMBtu this winter. With data center demand surging, the infrastructure gap could become even more critical.   They discuss industry sentiment on the prospects for reviving projects like Williams' Constitution Pipeline. They also review how the region's gas pipelines and producers are positioned to handle explosive AI-driven demand.

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Send us a textWhat happens when moonshine meets the Magic Kingdom? We're sipping on authentic moonshine margaritas from Disney's Fort Wilderness while dreaming up the most exclusive—and eccentric—club Disney has never seen.Prepare yourself for a wild journey as we craft "Hillbilly Club 33" from the ground up. This fictional collaboration between the Clampett family (yes, of Beverly Hillbillies fame) and the Disney empire reimagines luxury through Appalachian eyes. Picture a double-wide trailer perched above Frontierland's Golden Horseshoe, complete with taxidermy, toll paintings, and a grand chandelier made of deer antlers and gold-plated mason jars.The dress code? Semi-clean overalls and straw hats only, please—no ball caps allowed at this highfalutin establishment. Membership costs range from delightfully peculiar (payment in homemade preserves) to outlandishly specific (one pound of meth or 100 squirrels for the kitchen). Perks include private ride entrances disguised as barn doors, exclusive access to front porches on Main Street, and birthday announcements in Jed Clampett's voice over park loudspeakers.We've developed an entire menu of signature moonshine cocktails, from the Backwoods Mule to the Possum Punch, alongside culinary innovations like caviar grits, trailer park nachos, and Moon Pie Mountain dessert. Each menu item balances the line between parody and genuine intrigue—much like our entire concept.This episode captures the joy of reimagining Disney's exclusive experiences through a different cultural lens, asking what happens when backwoods meets VIP status. Listen in and let your imagination run wild with us—just don't forget your flask of shine and straw hat!Here's who we are and what is in store for you

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Sunday, June 22, 2025. #1 – From WV Food Guy Barkadas is rebranding as The Fort sports bar, offering a fresh identity while staying true to local spirit. The revamped space in Charleston's Fort Hill neighborhood features new menu items, updated décor, and enhanced fan experiences—perfect for catching the game with fellow Mountaineer fans. Expect the same friendly atmosphere with a bold, new twist. Read more: https://www.wvfoodguy.com/post/barkadas-reopening-as-the-fort-sports-bar   #2 – From MHIRJ Want to land that sweet spot between work and play? As an Aviation Technician at MHIRJ, you can. MHIRJ Aviation Group provides critical operational and engineering support for the global regional aircraft industry, offering careers in maintenance, refurbishment, marketing, and more. Whether you're looking to grow your skills or find balance in the Mountain State, this could be your chance to soar. Learn more: https://mhirj.com/en/careers #3 – From the Daily304 Mountain State Music continues to bring the sounds of West Virginia to audiences everywhere with free, streaming concerts featuring homegrown talent. From soulful Appalachian folk to upbeat bluegrass and indie rock, the series highlights the state's diverse musical scene. Tune in monthly to enjoy original performances straight from Almost Heaven. Watch now: https://daily304.wv.gov/programs/mountain-state-music/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This week we feature tunes from Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road, Flatt Lonesome, Stacy Grubb, Laurel River Line, Mountain Faith, Danny Paisley, Ashleigh Graham, and many more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

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A preacher with five wives, a kidnapped teenage girl, and a cross-country manhunt.  This isn't fiction, it's the unbelievable true story of Joseph Herman Johnson, a Primitive Baptist minister whose lies and crimes unraveled in an East Tennessee courtroom in 1927. From bigamy to abduction to a bizarre promise of Hollywood stardom to his victim, this episode covers one of the most twisted scandals in Appalachian history, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.  Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss any of our stories.  Thanks for listening.

Part 2 of a radio-reader episode of Kayla deJong's March 2024 article on the division of labor in a colony. It's fascinating to remember the many roles the bees move through in a lifetime! If you are a subscriber to American Bee Journal you can read the article in the digital archives : https://americanbeejournal.com/ If you are not a subscriber then here's your chance! Enter you special number in the comments on this Patreon post (details in the episode. :-) Free and open to everyone, not just patrons. I appreciate each and every one of you patrons and listeners, Leigh -- Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible and keep it advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:   • Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes • Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions • Input on the podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!    If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple -- About Beekeeping at Five Apple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for over a decade. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.         

This week we go into the woods for a cryptid sighting. In the Appalachian woods all kinds of monsters call it home and one is not exactly what you would expect. We for sure know that it is Not a Deer. But what could be causing these strange and off putting hooved creatures? And how creepy can they be? Tune in to find out about certainly Not Deer. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for research here: http://tinyurl.com/CristinaSourcesAlso check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Teri M. Brown. Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that changed her outlook on life. She and her husband, Bruce, rode a tandem bicycle across the United States from Astoria, Oregon to Washington DC, successfully raising money for Toys for Tots. She learned she is stronger than she realized and capable of anything she sets her mind to. Teri graduated from UNC Greensboro with a multitude of degrees – majors in Elementary Education and Psychology and minors in Math and Sociology – she just couldn't settle on one thing! While homeschooling her four children, she began her writing career by focusing on small businesses, writing articles, blog posts, and website content. During this time, Teri published five nonfiction self-help books dealing with real estate and finance, receiving "First Runner Up" in the Eric Hoffman Book Awards for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, finalist in the USA Best Books Awards for How To Open and Operate a Financially Successful Redesign, Redecorate, and Real Estate Staging Business and for 301 Simple Things You Can Do To Sell Your Home Now, and Honorable Mention in Foreword Magazine's Book of the Year Award for Private Mortgage Investing. In 2017, after finally getting out of an emotionally abusive 14-year marriage, Teri began dabbling in fiction, a lifelong dream. Upon winning the First Annual Anita Bloom Ornoff Award for Inspirational Short Story for a piece about her grandfather, she began writing in earnest, and published her debut novel in 2022, Sunflowers Beneath the Snow, a historical fiction set in Ukraine. Her second novel published in 2023, An Enemy Like Me, takes place during WWII. Her latest novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, a generational story about Appalachian healers came out in January 2024. In June 2024, her short story, The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper, came out in the anthology Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women. Her latest book, 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), is an inspirational look at the life lessons she learned riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle. In April, her first children's book, Little Lola and Her Big Dream launched. Teri is a wife, mother, grandmother, and author who loves word games, reading, bumming on the beach, taking photos, singing in the shower, hunting for bargains, ballroom dancing, playing bridge, and mentoring others – especially youth and women who are having trouble discovering their worth. To find out more about Teri, you can check out her website at https://terimbrown.com/.

The Muhammad Ali Center kicked off Juneteenth festivities in Louisville, President Trump taps a Kentuckian for a federal judgeship who was nearly nominated by former President Biden, and state lawmakers hear about a rise in youth suicide and a decline in childhood vaccinations.

What Happens When America's Soft-Power Machine Loses Its Favorite WeaponFor decades, shame has been America's quietest form of governance. Not enforced through law, but diffused through institutions—academia, media, advertising, entertainment, HR departments, and NGOs. It worked not with batons or ballots, but through language, psychology, and reputation. You didn't need to arrest people if you could make them embarrassed to speak. You didn't need to outlaw values if you could convince people that holding them made them suspect. Shame wasn't a side effect. It was the system.This wasn't just political correctness. It was something deeper: a sustained campaign of moral engineering that turned self-doubt into virtue and national self-repudiation into enlightenment. And for a long time, it worked.The machinery of this project was vast. Corporations hired DEI consultants not just to mitigate lawsuits, but to prove allegiance to a worldview. Universities replaced civic instruction with frameworks of oppression and grievance. Hollywood inserted ideological checkboxes into every script. News outlets wrapped opinion in the language of inevitability. If you deviated, you weren't just wrong—you were backward, dangerous, broken.The key wasn't force. It was social self-regulation. Let the masses police themselves. Let guilt do the disciplining. And most of all: keep Americans from loving themselves. A self-loving people might assert too much. Might preserve too much. Might resist too much.But shame has limits. It can be powerful—but it is not infinite. And it is not regenerative.What we're witnessing now isn't just political polarization or populist backlash. It's the exhaustion of shame as policy. People are burnt out on feeling like villains in their own story. They're tired of being managed like a liability.Across race, class, gender, and political identity, Americans are disengaging from the self-flagellation economy. They're opting out of guilt-based messaging and rediscovering old, dusty words like “dignity,” “pride,” and “place.”It's subtle. A church being refilled. A flag going up on a fencepost without irony. A woman refusing to apologize for wanting children. A man speaking openly about his faith or his meat smoker or his family without couching it in progressive disclaimers. Black ranchers and Latino homeschoolers. Trans farmers and Appalachian gun-tubers. It's not about erasing difference—it's about abandoning a managerial class that tried to pathologize it all.The wellness boom, the Ozempic era, the testosterone renaissance—these aren't disconnected vanity fads. They're downstream of something more primal: a growing belief that it's OK to want better. To want a body, a home, a country you can stand tall in. Even love.This movement has no central leaders, no manifestos. It's not red or blue. It's cultural, spiritual, and—most dangerous of all to the shame economy—organic. It defies the scripts. It cross-pollinates. It says: maybe America wasn't a mistake. Maybe we aren't either.And that's terrifying to the classes that were built to mediate guilt. Think tanks, NGOs, HR departments, legacy media, DEI bureaucracies—all premised on the idea that Americans require constant correction, atonement, and supervision. If that need dries up, so does their power.So what comes next?Maybe something humbler. More embodied. More neighborly. Less mediated. A culture where people don't need permission to like their own lives. A country less obsessed with what it's not, and more interested in what it could quietly become again.The shame engine is stalling. And without it, the power structure that ran on it is vulnerable. Not to violence or revolution—but to irrelevance.And that might be the most American ending of all.

On this episode, we're back live at Lot 63 in Winston-Salem. I was joined once more by Corey Walker & Bill Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation from the Council of Nicaea to smartphone addiction. We explore the roots of our civilizational crisis, tracing lines from the Anabaptist radicals 500 years ago who said "God alone is judge of conscience" all the way to today's algorithmic plantation where our phones know us better than we know ourselves. Bill reminded us that the mentality behind drowning Felix Manz in 1527 is the same one calling for politicians to be "tarred and feathered" today and drew out the connections between Christian Nationalism and the SBC. Corey talked about fear as the driving force across the religious spectrum, the collapse of institutions that never included everyone anyway, and why the "rise of the nones" might actually be the Spirit revealing itself in new places - like right here at Lot 63 on a Thursday night. Sometimes the best church happens when you're arguing across difference instead of hiding in your algorithmic echo chamber. Corey D. B. Walker is Dean of the School of Divinity at Wake Forest University. As a scholar, he's committed to a broad vision of human flourishing. His research, teaching, and public scholarship span the areas of African American philosophy, critical theory, ethics, and religion and American public life.  Bill Leonard is the Founding Dean and Professor of Divinity Emeritus at Wake Divinity. Leonard's research focuses on Church History with particular attention to American religion, Baptist studies, and Appalachian religion. He is the author of over 25 books, including  The Homebrewed Christianity Guide to Church History: Flaming Heretics and Heavy Drinkers. Previous Episodes Bill & Corey: Losing Sleep Before God Welcome to the Post-Christian Century the Fundamentalization of American Religion Listening Beyond the Times The History and Transformation of American Christianity  Faith and Politics Through Church History ONLINE SUMMIT: Democracy in Tension - NAVIGATING THE INTERLOCKING CRISES OF DEMOCRACY AND RELIGION Democracy today faces profound challenges – polarization, inequality, populist authoritarianism, and widespread cynicism are eroding the foundations of democratic life. Yet, what if democracy's greatest strength lies not in eliminating these tensions, but in productively embracing them?The summit will navigate the complex terrain between political equality and social justice, liberal freedom and democratic sovereignty, and ethical demands and political action. As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at www.HomebrewedClasses.com ⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. This event features a lineup of well-known podcasters, scholars, and theology enthusiasts who come together to "nerd out" on theological topics while enjoying loads of fun activities. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 80,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 45 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summary:In this episode of TaleFeather, Nick engages in a deep and organic conversation with Phoebe Esmon, exploring her journey into the hospitality industry, the evolution of the cocktail renaissance in the mid-Atlantic, and the impact of personal experiences on professional choices. They discuss the challenges faced by the hospitality industry in Western North Carolina, the resilience of communities in the face of natural disasters, and the importance of kindness and human connection in hospitality. The conversation also touches on the beauty of the Appalachian region and the significance of art and creativity in shaping experiences within the industry.TakeawaysPhoebe's upbringing in a religious household shaped her open-mindedness.The hospitality industry is deeply connected to personal experiences.The cocktail renaissance in Philly was a collaborative effort among passionate bartenders.Natural disasters can significantly impact local communities and industries.Resilience in the face of adversity is a common theme in hospitality.Community support is crucial for recovery after disasters.The importance of kindness and human connection in hospitality.Art and creativity play a vital role in the hospitality experience.The evolution of personal choices can be influenced by significant life events.The Appalachian culture emphasizes community and support.

Show host Melinda Marsalis gets to know all about the new summer intern, Olivia Cross and how she came here, the gauntlet she ran during her first few days, and how she plans to move forward in her future.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You'll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you'll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.     Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin' Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America's favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi's rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.   Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion     All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC      

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about grassroots opposition to an energy project in Tucker County, and dive into a unique form of Appalachian singing. The post Tucker County Microgrid Opposition And Shape Note Singing, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

PENNSYLVANIA: CREEPY & MYSTERIOUS COMMONWEALTH | Join Us - LIVE CHAT | Q&A (CHILLING PAST & PRESENT)Tonight, we turn our attention to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—a land steeped in rich history, rolling forests, ancient mountains, and a long legacy of inexplicable encounters. From the shadowy hollows of the Appalachian spine to the mist-laden valleys of the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania pulses with strange energy. This is a state where the past never truly dies... and something else watches from the tree line.For decades, eyewitnesses have come forward with chilling tales of upright canines stalking wooded backroads, winged humanoids gliding silently over towns, and elusive primate-like figures—what many call Bigfoot—haunting the dense woodlands. These cryptids have become woven into the folklore and fear of the region, yet their presence remains as real as the trembling voice of a witness who knows what they saw.But the strangeness doesn't end there. Pennsylvania is also home to some of the most notorious hauntings on record—from restless spirits in colonial graveyards to malevolent forces lurking in old mining towns and forgotten asylums. The line between myth and memory blurs when homes become battlegrounds for the paranormal, and entire communities are affected by a presence they cannot name, let alone explain.Then there are the skies: glowing orbs, structured craft, and unearthly lights that confound radar and reason alike. Reports of UFOs and alien encounters are frequent. An example is the Kecksburg Incident, where a fiery object once fell from the heavens and was quickly cloaked in secrecy. For many Pennsylvanians, the extraterrestrial is not just science fiction—it is part of their lived experience.As we delve into these accounts tonight, we invite you to listen closely—not just with your ears, but with your instincts. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or someone who has had your own unexplained experience, Phantoms & Monsters Radio brings you into the fold. Because here in Pennsylvania, the strange is not a rarity—it's a constant whisper in the dark.Hi. My name is Lon Strickler. I hope that you enjoy listening to Phantoms & Monsters Personal Reports. I have a question for you. Have you ever had an unexplained sighting or encounter? Do you have photographic and/or video evidence of your experience? Would you like to share your unique story with our readers and listeners? Please feel free to forward your account to me, either through my email lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com or call me at 410-241-5974. You can also visit my website at https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com and use the contact link on the homepage. Your personal information will be kept confidential if requested.I have been a paranormal and anomalies researcher & investigator for over 45 years. My reports & findings have been featured in hundreds of online media sources. Several of these published reports have been presented on various television segments, including The History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens,' Syfy's 'Paranormal Witness', 'Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files,' Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America,' and, more recently, 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix. I have been interviewed on hundreds of radio & online broadcasts, including multiple guest appearances on 'Coast to Coast AM.'Do you have a report or encounter that you would like to be read on 'Personal Reports' & featured on the Phantoms & Monsters blog? Contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.comWould you like to help us out? - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonstrickl0Phantoms & Monsters Homepage & Blog - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com Books by Lon Strickler - https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B009JURSD4 You can also support us by using PayPal - https://bit.ly/4bXQgP8 Credits: All content licensed and/or used with permission.#pennsylvania #bigfoot #ghost #ufo #uap

PENNSYLVANIA: CREEPY & MYSTERIOUS COMMONWEALTH | Join Us - LIVE CHAT | Q&A (CHILLING PAST & PRESENT)Tonight, we turn our attention to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania—a land steeped in rich history, rolling forests, ancient mountains, and a long legacy of inexplicable encounters. From the shadowy hollows of the Appalachian spine to the mist-laden valleys of the Susquehanna, Pennsylvania pulses with strange energy. This is a state where the past never truly dies... and something else watches from the tree line.For decades, eyewitnesses have come forward with chilling tales of upright canines stalking wooded backroads, winged humanoids gliding silently over towns, and elusive primate-like figures—what many call Bigfoot—haunting the dense woodlands. These cryptids have become woven into the folklore and fear of the region, yet their presence remains as real as the trembling voice of a witness who knows what they saw.But the strangeness doesn't end there. Pennsylvania is also home to some of the most notorious hauntings on record—from restless spirits in colonial graveyards to malevolent forces lurking in old mining towns and forgotten asylums. The line between myth and memory blurs when homes become battlegrounds for the paranormal, and entire communities are affected by a presence they cannot name, let alone explain.Then there are the skies: glowing orbs, structured craft, and unearthly lights that confound radar and reason alike. Reports of UFOs and alien encounters are frequent. An example is the Kecksburg Incident, where a fiery object once fell from the heavens and was quickly cloaked in secrecy. For many Pennsylvanians, the extraterrestrial is not just science fiction—it is part of their lived experience.As we delve into these accounts tonight, we invite you to listen closely—not just with your ears, but with your instincts. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or someone who has had your own unexplained experience, Phantoms & Monsters Radio brings you into the fold. Because here in Pennsylvania, the strange is not a rarity—it's a constant whisper in the dark.Hi. My name is Lon Strickler. I hope that you enjoy listening to Phantoms & Monsters Personal Reports. I have a question for you. Have you ever had an unexplained sighting or encounter? Do you have photographic and/or video evidence of your experience? Would you like to share your unique story with our readers and listeners? Please feel free to forward your account to me, either through my email lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.com or call me at 410-241-5974. You can also visit my website at https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com and use the contact link on the homepage. Your personal information will be kept confidential if requested.I have been a paranormal and anomalies researcher & investigator for over 45 years. My reports & findings have been featured in hundreds of online media sources. Several of these published reports have been presented on various television segments, including The History Channel's 'Ancient Aliens,' Syfy's 'Paranormal Witness', 'Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files,' Destination America's 'Monsters and Mysteries in America,' and, more recently, 'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix. I have been interviewed on hundreds of radio & online broadcasts, including multiple guest appearances on 'Coast to Coast AM.'Do you have a report or encounter that you would like to be read on 'Personal Reports' & featured on the Phantoms & Monsters blog? Contact me at lonstrickler@phantomsandmonsters.comWould you like to help us out? - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonstrickl0Phantoms & Monsters Homepage & Blog - https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com Books by Lon Strickler - https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B009JURSD4 You can also support us by using PayPal - https://bit.ly/4bXQgP8 Credits: All content licensed and/or used with permission.#pennsylvania #bigfoot #ghost #ufo #uap

Send us a textThis week, the boys share facts of fun -- fun facts (if you will).  There anything is on the table from "everyone starts out as an asshole" to "Nick doesn't know how to say 'Appalachian'."  We promise that you will learn something that will make you seem really smart and interesting at your next party.   @tugayspodtugayspod@yahoo.com#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedy #trivia #funfacts Gay San Diego comedy LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+@tugayspod tugayspod@yahoo.com#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia+ #sandiego #gaysandiego #gaycommedyGay San Diego comedy LGBT LGBTQ LGBTQIA+Producers: Nick Stone & Andy Smith

Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead.  We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need. Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starting in July https://www.youtube.com/@Appodlachia -----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us a textSupport the show

Narrator Matt Godfrey evokes a dark mood in this Appalachian thriller set in Eastern Kentucky.  AudioFile's Kendra Winchester and host Jo Reed discuss the way crime boss Burl Spoon's world is turned upside down. Spoon built his business empire by becoming the top cannabis seller in Jackson County. He thinks he has everything under control, until his daughter relapses into drug addiction and goes missing. Godfrey delivers the perfect Kentucky accent and maintains the story's tension throughout. Read our review of the audiobook at our website   Published by Dreamscape Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textSaddle up for an exhilarating journey across Georgia with the Cycling Men of Leisure as we lead our largest-ever team of 43 riders through the challenging Appalachian foothills. This episode captures the first half of our fourth consecutive BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia) adventure, where the terrain proved anything but flat.From Rome to Jasper to Dawsonville, we navigate the notorious "Three-Headed Medusa Hill" – a punishing 14% grade climb that humbled even the most experienced cyclists in our group. Between the grueling ascents, we discover the rich tapestry of small-town Georgia, including a visit to "the only legal distillery in Jasper," where smoked cinnamon old-fashioneds become our recovery drink of choice.Beyond the cycling, this episode reveals the logistics, camaraderie, and unexpected moments that define a great bicycle tour. We explore our experience with Padre Cycle Inn's full-service camping option (a game-changer for multi-day rides), engage in a playful rivalry with the "Cycling Women Against Leisure" team, and encounter remarkable local characters like Chris, who created an entire cycling park from recycled factory materials.The episode features on-location audio from our distillery visit and an interview with the team behind Padre Cycle Inn, showcasing how their service transforms the traditional camping experience for cyclists. Whether you're planning your own cycling adventure or simply enjoy experiencing the journey vicariously, this episode delivers equal parts inspiration and practical insight.Stay tuned for part two, where we'll reveal who conquered the go-kart track, share our interview with BRAG's executive director, and wrap up our Georgia cycling adventure. Subscribe now to ensure you don't miss the conclusion of our cross-state odyssey! Support Jersey StoreSupport the showEmbarking on a journey of camaraderie that spans years, Adam and Michael have cultivated a deep friendship rooted in their mutual passion for cycling. Through the twists and turns of life, these two friends have pedaled side by side, weaving a tapestry of shared experiences and good-natured teasing that only solidifies the authenticity of their bond. Their cycling escapades, filled with laughter and banter, are a testament to the enduring spirit of true friendship. Whether conquering challenging trails or coasting through scenic routes, Adam and Michael's adventures on two wheels are a testament to the joy found in the simple pleasures of life. If you're on the lookout for a podcast that captures the essence of friendship and the thrill of cycling, look no further. Join them on this audio journey, where they not only share captivating stories but also invite you to be a part of their cycling community. Get ready for a blend of fun tales, insightful discussions, and a genuine celebration of the joy that comes from embracing the open road on two wheels. This podcast is your ticket to an immersive and uplifting cycling-centric experience. and Remember,It's a Great Day for a Bike Ride!https://www.facebook.com/cyclingmenofleisurehttps://cyclingmenofleisure.com/http...

Summertime has arrived in the High Country! As schools continue to release throughout the state and region, tourists have heard the #WNCOpenforBusiness message.  On this week's Mind Your Business, we will preview An Appalachian Summer Festival, a month-long arts showcase that serves as one of the area's July tourism magnets. An Appalachian Summer Festival is one of several arts events that draw visitors to the region, along with the High Country Jazz Festival, Boonerang, Music in the Valle, Concerts in the Park among others. These gatherings provide entertainment to visitors, jobs for the artists, while inspiring future generations.As we continue to cover ongoing Helene recovery efforts, we have key updates on positive progress to work on the Blue Ridge Parkway and a check-in on the latest from Raleigh as it relates to Helene-related funding allocations.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday morning at 9AM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone. Support the show

Every so often, something hits the inbox that stops me in my tracks. This is one of those emails.In this episode, I'm sharing a message from a man named Marcus—someone who claims to be a former member of a secretive military unit tasked with cleaning up after encounters with cryptids, aliens, and other classified threats. Bigfoot. Dogman. UFOs. You name it—he says he's seen it, and worse.But the reason Marcus reached out? That's where things get truly unsettling.According to him, his unit was deployed to deal with a terrifying incident involving feral people—a group deep in the wilderness responsible for a string of disappearances and brutal killings. He claims they weren't just wild… they were organized. Dangerous. Predatory.If you've listened to That Bigfoot Podcast, you'll know Wayne and I have talked about feral people in the Appalachians before. And while it sounds like the stuff of horror movies, there are documented cases of strange disappearances and alleged human predators in remote areas. Marcus's email adds a new layer to that disturbing possibility.Let me be clear:I cannot verify Marcus's identity or his story. This is not presented as fact. But it was compelling, detailed, and dark enough that I felt it was worth sharing with you.⚠️ LISTENER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence, death, and intense combat scenarios involving humans, cryptids, and alleged non-human entities. It is absolutely not suitable for children or sensitive listeners.Whether you believe Marcus or not, what he describes is chilling—and once you hear it, you won't forget it.Join Mireya's Explorer Society Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Meet David Evanoff, January 2025's “Hero of the Month” for Americans Helping Americans, whose selfless service through Cumberland Mountain Outreach transforms rural Appalachian communities. Embracing microvolunteering, he steps in wherever needed—distributing food, repairing homes, or lending a hand—reminding us that small acts of kindness build stronger, connected...

Tucked deep in the woods of northern Georgia, the stone ruins of Corpsewood Manor still whisper secrets—of ambition, isolation, and brutality. In this week's Uncovered episode, host and former law enforcement officer Brian peels back the layers of one of the South's most chilling and misunderstood double homicides.This isn't just a story about murder.It's about fear. Judgment. And the fatal consequences of standing out in a place that demands conformity.

A radio-reader episode of Kayla deJong's article in American Bee Journal March 2024 on the division of labor in a colony. It's fascinating to remember the many roles the bees move through in a lifetime! This is part one of two. If you are a subscriber to American Bee Journal you can read the article in the digital archives : https://americanbeejournal.com/ If you are not a subscriber then here's your chance! Enter you special number on this free page (details in episode) over on Patreon. I appreciate each and every one of you patrons and listeners, Leigh -- Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible and keep it advertising-free. In addition to huge gratitude, you get:   • Detailed show notes with links, tips, comments • Access to Patreon blog posts including tips and videos • occasional bonus podcasts and early access episodes • Commenting on posts (and DMs) allows me to answer questions • Input on the podcast topics • Shout-outs on the show because I appreciate you!    If you can support the show with $3 a month or more, please sign up today: https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple -- About Beekeeping at Five Apple: Leigh keeps bees in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina (gardening zone 6b). She cares for around a dozen hives in a rural Appalachian highland climate. Colonies are managed for bee health with active selection for vigor, genetic diversity and disease resistance, but without chemical treatments for over a decade. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year.         

A strange man stalks two women on their camping trip. A strange dog has been caught on a loop for hundreds of years at the foot of a mountain. And lights that have no source, and no explanation. Today we're taking a trip through the Appalachian trail. Bring your flashlight. Get stickers! https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/ Subscribe on ⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to bonus content as well as other perks. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to bonus episodes and more 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

What if your consciousness could travel beyond your body—into other dimensions, past lives, or even alternate timelines? In this episode, we explore the mind-bending world of the CIA's Gateway Project and the work of Robert Monroe and his Monroe Institute (deep in the Appalachian mountains), where sound frequencies and meditation were used to unlock the mysteries of the universe. Yes, this was a real, government-funded exploration of astral projection, energy manipulation, and multidimensional consciousness. We talk about alternate planes from the “Looosh Farm” to the “Serpent Corridor”, and what the CIA documents say about reality potentially being a hologram. You'll hear accounts of out of body experiences, encountering guardian spirits and being watched by something with glowing red eyes after a Gateway session. Other stories include feeling pulled into planes, sudden awareness of past lives, and profound emotional shifts that last for years. Is it meditation? Is it science? Is it witchcraft? Maybe all three. This one will have you questioning everything — and possibly shopping for recliners to try the Gateway Tapes yourself. Resources from the episode: ANALYSIS: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/cia-rdp96-00788r001700210016-5.pdf  GATEWAY PROJECT: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00788R001700270006-0.pdf WORKBOOK: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/cia-rdp96-00788r001700210023-7.pdf Listen: Try the Gateway Experience on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1d4yzJmd1qabjJbut6OoOb?si=d5914d5f8aaa48ca  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QMFzXNb5Gu9OfMvWqHpsLzxNeM7uH1LC 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 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