Podcasts about Appalachian

A controversial bill that involves the country's largest incinerator has been put on hold. Pharmacies are closing at a rapid pace, nationwide, but this community just got a new one. Pennsylvania's apparently a terrible state for drivers. And a man hiked the entire Appalachian trail — all 2,198 miles of it.

This week, people continue to resist the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Some folks have complained to the company about noise from compressor stations. Also, why is Appalachia so prone to severe flooding? We spoke with a reporter whose team dug into the data to find out.And a good blanket will keep you warm on a cold night — but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

Welcome back to the show everyone! Today we are taking a break from the usual Bhole talk, to dive into the Appalachian mountains! There is so much to discover! Cryptids, magick, and unsolved mysteries. We'll even listen to a pretty compelling 911 call from a possible cryptid encounter! Saddle up! YEEHAWWWTo listen to the full version of this episode, click the link below!PATREON (ROOM 237)!⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

On this episode of MITM Laura and Aaron share, Appalachian haint and booger stories from the past.  Stories are shared from the second book of the Foxfire series.  The stories in the book were transcribed just as they were told from the Appalachian people back in the 1960's, these stories can date as far back to the mid 1800's.  These stories all share common threads of paranormal happenings that you hear today.  Stories of ungodly looking boogers (bigfoot), riding in Model T's, a black hairy beast lurking in a bedroom at night and disappearing as a fireball orb through the home and frightening cloaked encounters are retold. Little ghost girls in white, luring phantom baby cries in the woods, a mischievous unseen entity sneaking up on a child and shoving him to the ground, noisy cloaked spirits banging under house porches, are all some of the encounters that are recounted. Thank you for listening!  Please rate, review and share the show! Follow MITM on instagram!https://www.instagram.com/midnight_inthemountains/ 

App State used its suffocating defense to win back-to-back league games for the first time this season, defeating ULM 59-43. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Luke Wilson.

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

A full overview for beginners of starting with your first nucleus colony. Things to know, things to learn, things to watch out for. Experienced beekeepers: I've asked for your help in creating a TIP SHEET to share with the patrons of this show on starting with nucs. Send me your best tips and I'll include them on the pdf I'm creating for new beekeepers. It will be available *next week* on the patreon post for this episode to assist new beekeepers and to be available for experienced beekeepers to share with their mentees. Want to add your advice to the TIP SHEET? Email me at fiveapple [dot] bees [at] gmail [dot] com or send me a DM here on Patreon anytime! Please tell me where you are writing from too. Wishing you all a wonderful week! Leigh   -- You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make the podcasts possible, who keep the archives available and who keep it all advertising-free. https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple 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 FiveApple: 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 fifteen years. The apiary is self-sustaining (not needing to buy/catch replacement bees since 2010) and produces honey and nucs most every year. 

Steve McCue is a trapper, naturalist, all-around outdoorsman & Vice President of the West Virginia Trappers Association from Nicholas County, West Virginia. On this in-the-field episode we visit his wall-tent camp and head out for a morning on the bobcat trapline. After a 1929 reading about handling & relocating backcountry bobcats, Steve opens on the significance of the bygone American chestnut. We hear of his deep Appalachian roots & how his outdoorsman lifestyle is a spiritual pursuit that reaches back into pre-history where trapping was the oldest way to procure food & clothing. After some archaeological examples of ancient trapping, Steve describes the 4-types of modern trappers: the hobbyist, the animal damage controller, the longliner, and the territorial/conservationist. From there we get into the natural history of Steve's favorite furbearers starting with the gray fox whose population is in decline. Leaving the tent behind, Steve walks & talks on the trapline about such things as: chaga foraging; uses of birch bark; the origin of "fairy-diddle;" making cat sets; skunk essence; lure-making as the witchy side of trapping; and what one might find in a bobcat's stomach.  We wrap it up on what we've learned from reading historical accounts, how an inexperienced trapping family survived on plants alone in the north woods followed by Daniel Boone's bear bacon enterprise. Reading from West Virginia Wild Life Magazine Vol 7. Ep. 1 [1929]. Support Our Numinous Nature on Patreon.Follow Our Numinous Nature & my naturalist illustrations on InstagramCheck out my shop of shirts, prints, and books featuring my artContact: herbaceoushuman@gmail.com

Today you will hear my conversation with Angela Autumn, who joins me to discuss her Appalachian roots, singing in church as a kid, and uncovering the buried stories of her childhood in folk songs. She also gives me a crash course in the key differences between the Scruggs and Clawhammer banjo techniques. ✨ MORE ABOUT ANGELA AUTUMN ✨Angela Autumn is a Nashville singer-songwriter whose dark country songs reinvent the folk tradition through an eco-feminist lens. Originally from the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh, her songwriting reflects deeply on buried stories from her childhood and fragmented experiences of love, limerence, and loneliness. ✨ KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ANGELA AUTUMN ✨Website: https://www.angelaautumnmusic.comInstagram: instagram.com/angelaautumnmusicFacebook: facebook.com/AngelaAutumnMusic/Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/artist/angela-autumn/1448004359Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2gyodrfLfK8xF0sSaxBZXQ✨ CONNECT WITH IZZY ✨Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agrrrlstwosoundcents.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/channel/UCv6SBgiYCpYbx9BOYNefkIg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/agrrrlstwosoundcents/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/grrrlsoundcents⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Trump touts Greenland framework as NATO mulls U.S. sovereignty over bases; VA lawmakers eye ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines; Florida bill would require police ID to improve safety, trust; World Cup matches in TX won't be affected by visa changes; FEMA staffing cuts could affect Appalachian communities.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Roots of the Heart: A Winter Tale of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: בתוך יער עמוק בהרי האפלצ'ים, כשהשלג לבן ויופי משתרג בין הענפים, יצאה משפחתו של איתן למחנה חורף לכבוד ט"ו בשבט.En: In the depths of a forest in the Appalachians, with the snow white and beauty entwining between the branches, Eitan's family set out for a winter camp in honor of Tu BiShvat.He: בחורף הקר, כשהרוח מצליפה בעדינות ביריעות האוהלים, איתן בעצמו הרגיש קר בכל מקום - גם בלב.En: In the cold winter, with the wind gently lashing against the tent sheets, Eitan himself felt cold everywhere - even in his heart.He: האב, דוד, חשב שלקיים את החג בטבע הוא רעיון נפלא.En: The father, David, thought that celebrating the holiday in nature was a wonderful idea.He: "נהיה קרובים לעצים, ליער.En: "We'll be close to the trees, to the forest.He: זה יהיה מיוחד!En: It will be special!"He: " אמר בקול רם.En: he said loudly.He: אמא, מאיה, חייכה בחום, אבל איתן הרגיש שהיה חסר משהו.En: Mother, Maya, smiled warmly, but Eitan felt that something was missing.He: הוא לא הרגיש מחובר לתוכנית המשפחתית.En: He didn't feel connected to the family plan.He: בקמפינג זה, כשהשלג כיסה כל מילימטר, המשפחה התעסקה בהכנות לחג.En: In this camping trip, as the snow covered every inch, the family busied themselves with holiday preparations.He: דוד רצה להכין סדר מיוחד עם פירות יבשים מתחת לעננים הכבדים והמאיה דיברה על שתילת זרעים כסמל להתחלה חדשה.En: David wanted to prepare a special Seder with dried fruits under the heavy clouds and Maya talked about planting seeds as a symbol of a new beginning.He: אבל איתן לא הצטרף לשיחה, אלא סתם שתק והתבונן במבט חולם.En: But Eitan didn't join the conversation; he just stayed silent and watched with a dreamy look.He: כשכולם היו טרודים בענייני החג, איתן הרגיש את הקור מנסר בתוך החזה.En: While everyone was preoccupied with holiday matters, Eitan felt the cold sawing through his chest.He: "איפה מקומי?En: "Where is my place?"He: " שאל את עצמו.En: he asked himself.He: בוקר אחד, בזמן שהשלג עודד את הכל לשתוק, איתן העז להתרחק למחקר אישי.En: One morning, as the snow encouraged everything to be silent, Eitan dared to venture off for some personal exploration.He: הוא רצה להבין את עצמו יותר.En: He wanted to understand himself better.He: היער קרא לו, ואיתן הלך פנימה, עמוק לתוך הסבך.En: The forest called to him, and Eitan went in, deep into the thicket.He: עם כל צעד בשלג - עטוף מעיל כבד, כובע צמר, צעיף פסים צבעוניים - הרגיש תחושת שחרור.En: With each step in the snow - wrapped in a heavy coat, woolen hat, and colorful striped scarf - he felt a sense of release.He: בפינה רחוקה ביער, הוא נתקל בעץ עתיק, עצום ומכוסה בכפור, ששורשיו סיפרו סיפורים ישנים.En: In a distant corner of the forest, he came across an ancient, enormous tree, covered in frost, with roots that told old stories.He: העץ היה מרשים, איתן הגיש את ידו וחיבק את הגזע.En: The tree was impressive, Eitan reached out and hugged the trunk.He: תחושת חום זרמה בתוכו.En: A sensation of warmth flowed through him.He: הוא חש את היסטוריית העץ כמו חוטים שמעברים לשורשים העמוקים של המסורת.En: He felt the history of the tree like threads extending to the deep roots of tradition.He: כאן, לבד, בסתר היער שהתקסם בתוקף החורף, איתן הבין - החיבור למשפחה ולמורשת הוא שהיו חסרים.En: Here, alone, in the secrecy of the enchanted winter forest, Eitan realized - the connection to family and heritage was what was missing.He: הוא חזר למחנה, עם עיניים נוצצות, לב שלווה במוטיבציה חדשה.En: He returned to the camp, with sparkling eyes, his heart soothed with new motivation.He: הוא סיפר להם הכול.En: He told them everything.He: שמחו השניים, והרגישו את הגשר שנבנה בלבם.En: The two were overjoyed, and they felt the bridge being built within their hearts.He: איתן הרגיש סוף סוף בבית בתוך אהבת המשפחה.En: Eitan finally felt at home within the love of his family.He: כך, בחג ט"ו בשבט הקפוא אך המחמם בדרכו, איתן למד את עוצמת השורשים ומה שמגיע ממחויבות למשפחה ולמסורת.En: Thus, in the cold yet warming Tu BiShvat holiday, Eitan learned the power of roots and what comes from commitment to family and tradition.He: הרוח שוב נשבה - הפעם חמימה.En: The wind blew again - this time warmly. Vocabulary Words:depths: עמוקותentwining: משתרגlashing: מצליפהtent: אוהלventures: להתרחקthicket: סבךrelease: שחרורfrost: כפורenchanted: שהתקסםmotivated: במוטיבציהcommitment: מחויבותpreoccupied: טרודיםexploration: מחקרsawing: מנסרroots: שורשיםtradition: מסורתsnow: שלגsoothed: שלווהsparkling: נוצצותconversation: שיחהwonderful: נפלאsilence: שתוקancient: עתיקwrapped: עטוףscarlet: אדום עזacross: מגיעbridge: גשרhugged: חיבקdistant: רחוקהcorner: פינהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Trump touts Greenland framework as NATO mulls U.S. sovereignty over bases; VA lawmakers eye ban on assault weapons, high-capacity magazines; Florida bill would require police ID to improve safety, trust; World Cup matches in TX won't be affected by visa changes; FEMA staffing cuts could affect Appalachian communities.

Jalen Tot buried six second half three pointers to help App State pull away to a 72-58 victory over Louisiana. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of Tot and head coach Dustin Kerns.

The impending snow storm won't keep Bret and Adam away from the microphones. Along with their snow activities, the guys discuss the current winter sports news and the latest additions to the football roster out of the transfer portal. #DSOTDP

Creepy Stories and Legends from the Appalachian TrailBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

CREEPY Tales and Legends from the Appalachian Trail and Surrounds!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

Anna Rollins joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the relationship between evangelical purity culture and diet culture, incorporating research and reporting into personal narrative, the intricate connections between religion, God, and body shame, fearing our own desires, extreme thinking, body dysmorphia, viewing our bodies as suspect, the physical effects of belief systems, writing memoir plus, tying our work to the culture, learning how to pitch and get bylines, the logistics of placing short pieces in large outlets, religion on our own terms, rejecting scripts, and her new memoir Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. Info/Registration for Ronit's 10-Week Memoir Class Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   This episode is brought to you by Prose Playground. If you've been writing for years but haven't published, have tons of ideas but can't get them on the page, if you have a book coming out, or you're simply curious about writing, join Prose Playground—an active, supportive writing community for writers at every level. Visit www.ProsePlayground.com to sign up free.   Also in this episode: -church hurt -publishing scores of stand alone essays -tuning into the newscycle and calendar to sell our work   Books mentioned in this episode: Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Erasmus The Byline Bible by Susan Shapiro The Creative Act by Rick Rubin A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders   Anna Rollins is the author of Famished: On Food, Sex, and Growing Up as a Good Girl. Her groundbreaking debut memoir examines the rhyming scripts of diet culture and evangelical purity culture, both of which direct women to fear their own bodies and appetites. Her writing has appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Slate, Electric Literature, Salon, Joyland, and more. She's also written scholarly articles about composition and writing center studies. She's an award-winning instructor who taught English in higher education for nearly 15 years. She is a 2025 West Virginia Creative Network Literary Arts Fellow. A lifelong Appalachian, she lives with her husband in West Virginia where they're raising their three small children.   Connect with Anna: Website: http://annajrollins.com Substack: http://annajrollins.substack.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/annajrollins Book: https://amzn.to/3Lu6uHR   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

This week, Candice talks about Appalachian Lore (starts at (10:52)). At the end, we talk about our INs and OUTs for 2026.VOICEMAIL us questions, stories, jokes, whatever!(706) 389-8124CHECK OUT our new merch store! Please remember to subscribe and rate us/review us!Follow us on Instagram!Become a patron and support us via Patreon!Email us your f*cked up stories at NFWpodcast@gmail.comwe'd love to hear from you!C U Next Tuesday!

Feryal Defne Atli and Kasen Jennings join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.

Democrats and Republicans from Southwest Virginia agree: Appalachian Power ratepayers have seen unsustainable bill increases and something has to be done. Brad Kutner has this report. 

These woods were never empty.Ben Errington is joined by Project Songbird developer Conner Rush to discuss the first-person cinematic narrative psychological horror game that releases later in 2026 from FYRE Games.Take control of Dakota, a career musician who, amidst writer's block, decides to isolate themself in a cabin in the remote Appalachian forest in order to record their next album. Take in this gripping tale, explore the natural environment and haunting dreamscapes, and fight to survive in this short horror experience.Trailer - https://youtu.be/PT9l775n-G0www.fyregames.comwww.horrorhangout.co.ukPodcast - https://fanlink.tv/horrorhangoutPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastX - http:/x.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - http://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcastBen - https://www.instagram.com/ben_errington/Conner - https://www.instagram.com/conner_w_rush/Audio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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App State rallied from down 19 points at halftime to make it a one possession game in the final 30 seconds, but the Mountaineers were unable to deliver the final blow in a 75-73 loss to Old Dominion. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.

Born in Blount County, Hut Amerine grew into one of East Tennessee's most notorious moonshiners. After the Civil War, federal whiskey taxes ignited a bitter conflict between mountain distillers and revenue agents. Accused in the fatal shooting of a federal officer, Amerine became the target of an intense manhunt, spoke publicly in his own defense, escaped jail twice, and ultimately vanished. It's a true Appalachian outlaw story, another one of the Stories of Appalachia.If you've not done so already, be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app.  For those of you who'd like an ad-free experience, come over to Spreaker and become a supporter of the channel. You'll get unreleased content, previews of upcoming episodes and our podcasts, ad free. Here's the link: Spreaker Supporters' ClubThanks for listening!

Tonight's guest, April, was featured on Episode 628. On that show, she talked about several Dogman encounters she's had over the years. She also talked about the wounded, black Dogman pup she found in the woods, near her family's property, in the Appalachian mountains. Due to how many experiences she had to share, there wasn't enough time for me to ask her the plethora of questions I had for her, on that show. So, she's come back to do a Q & A with me on tonight's show. MY NEW DOGMAN PODCAST!My new podcast is called "Dogman Tales.” It features fictional stories about Dogmen and people who have experiences with them. The podcast is only available for listening in podcast format. It is NOT available on YouTube. If you'd like to listen to it, you can find the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Dogman Tales is available for listening on every podcast app out there. If you don't have a go-to podcast app, here's a link to the Dogman Tales Podcast Page, on Spreaker...https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134If you've had a Dogman encounter and need help or would like to be a guest on the show, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com and submit a report. I'd love to hear from you. Premium memberships are now available! If you'd like to listen to the show without ads and have full access to premium content, please go to https://DogmanEncounters.com/Podcast to learn how to become a premium member.If you'd like to help support the show, by buying your own Dogman Encounters t-shirt, sweatshirt, tank top, or coffee mug, please visit the Dogman Encounters Show Store, by going to https://Dogman-Encounters.MyShopify.comIf you've had a Sasquatch sighting and would like to be a guest on My Bigfoot Sighting, please go to https://MyBigfootSighting.com and submit a report.I produce 4 other shows that are available on your favorite podcast app. If you haven't checked them out, here are links to all 4 channels on the Spreaker App...Dogman Tales...  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dogman-tales--6640134My Bigfoot Sighting...  https://spreaker.page.link/xT7zh6zWsnCDaoVa7 Bigfoot Eyewitness Radio...  https://spreaker.page.link/WbtSccQm92TKBskT8 My Paranormal Experience https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-paranormal-experience Thanks for listening!

What is Appalachia? We're giving our entire Inside Appalachia episode over to this question this week, with stories from Mississippi to Pittsburgh.Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust Belt, even the Northeast. Politically, it encompasses 423 counties across 13 states — and West Virginia's the only state entirely inside Appalachia.That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation. This week, we ask people from five Appalachian states if they feel like they're in Appalachia.

In this episode of Bigfoot Society, we travel into Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains to hear a firsthand account that developed slowly, quietly, and persistently. After moving into a rural Appalachian home, artist Christina Salois began noticing subtle disturbances that gradually became harder to dismiss.Unusual sounds inside the house. Animals reacting to something unseen near the treeline. Objects appearing in unexpected places. Signs in the yard that felt intentional rather than random. Some moments were deeply unsettling. Others felt strangely meaningful.As time passed, the activity seemed to respond to attention, awareness, and place. Guests experienced things they could not explain. Physical traces appeared where none should have existed. Certain events raised questions about proximity, awareness, and whether something was paying attention.This episode explores what long-term encounters can look like when they happen close to home — and how they change the people living with them.

Ian and Charity Rutter of R&R Fly Fishing, fly-fishing guides in Townsend, Tennessee. Ian will be part of an upcoming event at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, where he will display his fine art alongside Grammy-nominated musician Daniel Kimbro. The event, “Echoes of Appalachia,” includes a multi-course Appalachian dinner by Chef Jeff Carter and wine pairings by sommelier Michelle LaBorde. It will take place Jan. 22 at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro in Townsend. The evening is a celebration of craft, creativity and community. Charity and Ian Rutter are two people in East Tennessee who strive to advocate for the streams, rivers and wildlife that depend on healthy waterways and estuaries—resources on which we all rely.

App State jumped out to a 12-0 lead and never looked back in a wire-to-wire victory over James Madison on Thursday. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns, Kasen Jennings who reached 1,00 points with a career-high 23, and Alonzo Dodd who earned his first double-double.

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A dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand. Plus, torrential rain is ripping through the Appalachians and the people of the mountain are all looking for Plan B.STORIESJust Another Day for Big Clifford RayA dolphin named Dr. Spock is in danger and NBA star Clifford Ray is the only man big enough to lend a hand.A huge thank you to Clifford Ray and Mary O'Herron for sharing their story with the Snap!This year, Big Cliff and Author Laynie D. Weaver teamed up to bring Clifford and Dr. Spock's story to life in an illustrated Children's book titled “Big Clifford Ray Saves The Day.” Want more Big Cliff? Follow him on Instagram or X.Produced by Bo Walsh, original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff , artwork by Teo DucotPlan BSnap Storyteller, Dr. Ray Christian, found himself trapped by the rising floodwaters of hurricane Helene, he knew he had to flee. But he also knew that meant leaving behind all of his animals, including his favorite goat.Thank you, Ray, for sharing your story with us!Ray has shared some resources for hurricane Helene recovery: The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and The Rock.For a world of Southern-baked personal narratives, interwoven with Black American history, listen to Ray's podcast: What's Ray Saying?Produced by Anna Sussman, original score by Derek BarberSnap Classic - Season 17 – Episode 2 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

It's 2009 in Fairview, North Carolina. Two teenage cousins are hanging out in a treehouse ten feet off the ground, stereo playing Elton John's "Benny and the Jets" into the cool fall night. Then, right around the third "Benny," time seems to stop. A massive finger, easily twelve inches long and covered in matted gray-brown fur with a thick black talon, slides through the cracks in the floorboards. Not frantically. Methodically. Back and forth. Whatever was attached to that finger was standing on the ground below, which means this thing had to be enormous. The boys froze, paralyzed by a fear Blake describes as primordial. Something deep in his DNA telling him there was no escape, no fight, just freeze and hope.But that's just the beginning. Blake's story opens up into a lifetime of strange encounters across the Carolina mountains: precognitive dreams that run in his Cherokee family line, a UFO sighting that vanished the moment it knew it was being watched, and a bizarre vision of a Native American chief named Timbo that he never went looking for. We dig into what makes North Carolina such a thin place, the connection between curiosity and intelligence in these creatures, and why Blake believes these encounters, terrifying as they are, have only deepened his walk with Christ. This one's got Bigfoot, orbs, little people lore, and a whole lot of Appalachian strangeness. Want to listen to this episode and an entire back catalog of exclusive members-only content? Check out a Blurry Creatures membership at ⁠https://blurrycreatures.com/pages/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, January 15, 2026. #1 – From LEADERSHIP WV - Leadership WV announces class of 2026 Leadership West Virginia announces its 2026 class. This distinguished group of 58 emerging and established leaders were selected  for their demonstrated leadership, commitment to community service and passion for advancing  the future of West Virginia. Read more: https://leadershipwv.org/for-immediate-release-leadership-wv-announces-class-of-2026/   #2 – From WV PUBLIC BROADCASTING - New video series explores WV's music scene West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Mountainthology debuts with Episode One, a new anthology series exploring the rich and diverse world of music in the Mountain State — from electronic sounds to Appalachian hip-hop and cultural history.  Watch the video: https://video.wvpublic.org/video/episode-one-tpxmcw/ #3 – From WV LIVING - Begin your next winter adventure at the Ski Barn Before the Slopes highlights The Ski Barn, a trusted outfitter with decades of history across West Virginia, offering expert winter gear, personalized service, and community support for skiers and snowboarders preparing for slopes throughout the season. From its beginnings as a single shop at Snowshoe, The Ski Barn now welcomes guests at several additional locations including Canaan Valley, Timberline and Winterplace. Read more: https://www.wvliving.com/before-the-slopes/ 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.  

Bret and Adam visit with former App State star and current Chicago Bears LB D'Marco Jackson plus provide the latest basketball and wrestling news. #DSOTDP

 Steve welcomes bigfoot/sasquatch/Sabe experiencer Brother Littlefoot from the hills of Western North Carolina. Find Brother Littlefoot on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brotherlittlefoot2216/videosfor recordings of Sasquatch to human communication. You can also find his book “HE'S NOT HAIRY; HE'S OUR BROTHER!” featuring True Stories of communication with an entire Tribe of Sasquatch People, as well as a Field Guide to Sasquatch signs, sounds, and how to communicate on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3W2UvV1Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA survivor speaks, a county boils, and a coach is still missing. We open with a raw statement read at a school board meeting that reframes a tabloid headline into a human story: shame that never belonged to a young woman and a community forced to wrestle with a potential culture of protection and silence. From the Appalachian search to the charges filed days after he vanished, we trace how institutions falter when accountability comes too late—and why people lose trust when leaders speak in euphemisms.The conversation shifts to grief and judgment in real time. Within hours of Scott Adams' death, timelines filled with verdicts about his soul and legacy. We push back on the performance of certainty, asking what we gain from fast moral takes and what we lose when we refuse humility. Public platforms can help us think through messy topics, but a microphone is not a mandate to abandon grace.Then we get practical. The collapse of local news has erased the public record that used to anchor our towns: who voted yes, where the money went, which kids brought home the trophy. Without beat reporters, advocacy groups and influencers narrate local life, and algorithms reward heat over facts. We share why we launched SideEye Media, how volunteer writers can rebuild small, reliable reporting, and what it takes to make civic information clear and useful again—no print presses required, just standards, consistency, and a community willing to care.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves their hometown, and leave a review with one concrete idea for restoring local accountability where you live. Your idea might be the blueprint another listener needs.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

Strange Disappearances and MORE from the Appalachian TrailBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

#ghoststories #paranormal Attend our taping of The Otherside Show LIVE!We'll be going LIVE on Patreon this Sunday @ 7pm EST for ALL (free and paid) members one time only!Be sure to check out our Patreon (link below) and become a member to spend an evening doing horror themed improv with us!https://www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcast/events/147826363orwww.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcastHello spooky people of the internet and welcome to Season 8, Episode 1 of The Most Haunted City on Earth. This is a big one. It's our 75th Ghost Mail episode.We're paranormal investigators based in Savannah, Georgia, and in this episode we dive into some of the most intense listener stories we've gotten. If you're into Haunted Appalachia, Appalachian folklore, and those warnings like don't whistle in the woods and don't answer a voice calling your name, this one is for you.In this episode:A brand new house in rural Tennessee with a presence that feels poltergeist-levelRing camera orbs appearing with no one in the roomThe word “REVEAL” carved into a wall, clear as day, with no explanationA voice that taunts through the phone, singing “grandpa” with old-timey musicA massive Haunted House story from Louisiana with portal activity, the phone that rings unplugged, and a suit-wearing entity that reads like a Hat Man / No-Face encounterMimic behavior, oppressive shadow activity, and the kind of rules you learn fast: don't look behind you and don't answer it.Quick announcements:Our horror-comedy improv series The Other Side Show is coming to the channel. The pilot is already live on Patreon and goes public January 23.Send your Ghost Mail: ghostmail@hauntedcitypodcast.comUse subject line: GHOST MAILSending video or photos? Use subject line: GHOST CAUGHT ON CAMERAThanks for watching and listening.Stay spooky, y'all.

Jayden McBride and Michael Marcus Jr. join the show along with head coaches Alaura Sharp and Dustin Kerns.

There's something strange stirring in the mountains of North Georgia—and it's not just folklore. Unknown Ellijay, a chilling new docuseries from award-winning Sozo Bear Films, delves into the shadowy corners of Ellijay, Georgia, where cryptids, spirits, and legends refuse to stay hidden. Hosted, directed, and created by Brad Kennedy and Luke Pilgrim, alongside editor Ellis Treece, this series explores real-life local encounters with the unexplained, from tracking Bigfoot in dense Appalachian woods to haunted homesteads and terrifying tales of the elusive Dogman. These aren't just campfire stories—this is the paranormal, hiding in plain sight. What's really lurking in Ellijay? Find out why this small town might be the South's best-kept supernatural secret.Today on the Grave Talks, Brad Kennedy, Luke Pilgrim, and Ellis Treece discuss their docuseries “Unknown Ellijay.” This is Part Two of our conversation.For more information, visit their website at sozobearfilms.com and watch the series on their YouTube channel by clicking here. #UnknownEllijay #HauntedGeorgia #EllijayGeorgia #AppalachianParanormal #CryptidEncounters #BigfootSightings #DogmanStories #ParanormalDocuseries #SouthernHauntings #RealParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

There's something strange stirring in the mountains of North Georgia—and it's not just folklore. Unknown Ellijay, a chilling new docuseries from award-winning Sozo Bear Films, delves into the shadowy corners of Ellijay, Georgia, where cryptids, spirits, and legends refuse to stay hidden. Hosted, directed, and created by Brad Kennedy and Luke Pilgrim, alongside editor Ellis Treece, this series explores real-life local encounters with the unexplained, from tracking Bigfoot in dense Appalachian woods to haunted homesteads and terrifying tales of the elusive Dogman. These aren't just campfire stories—this is the paranormal, hiding in plain sight. What's really lurking in Ellijay? Find out why this small town might be the South's best-kept supernatural secret.Today on the Grave Talks, Brad Kennedy, Luke Pilgrim, and Ellis Treece discuss their docuseries “Unknown Ellijay.” For more information, visit their website at sozobearfilms.com and watch the series on their YouTube channel by clicking here. #UnknownEllijay #HauntedGeorgia #EllijayGeorgia #AppalachianParanormal #CryptidEncounters #BigfootSightings #DogmanStories #ParanormalDocuseries #SouthernHauntings #RealParanormal Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Welcome back to Sasquatch Odyssey. Tonight, we conclude The Bigfoot Journals. Seven men walked out of the hidden valley in November of seventeen ninety-nine. They carried knowledge that would haunt them for the rest of their lives... and a secret they swore never to reveal.In this final installment, we follow the Stone Expedition on their three-month winter journey home. We witness the debate that consumed them... publish or protect? We hear the oath sworn at Thornton's Tavern in Richmond, where seven survivors bound themselves to silence. And we learn what became of them all.Thomas Mercer, the scientist who died bitter in eighteen twenty-six, still regretting the discovery he could never publish. Sam Walker, who returned to the mountains he loved and passed peacefully in eighteen twenty-three. Josiah Whitfield, who found peace somewhere beyond the Mississippi. Solomon Reed, who carried his grandmother's wisdom north. Jim Sutton, whose last words were about the creatures.Young Zeke Stone, forever changed by his connection with the juvenile, gone by eighteen twenty. And Elijah Stone himself... who built a cabin in the Virginia mountains and watched the forest every night for twenty-seven years. We'll read his final journal entry, written on July fourth, eighteen twenty-six. The fiftieth anniversary of American independence. The day he passed the burden to his son. The chain of keepers had begun.Then we jump forward. Two centuries forward. To Marcus Stone, a history professor who inherits his estranged father's cabin... and discovers a trunk in the cellar that changes everything. The journals. The pendant. The truth.And finally, we witness what happens when Marcus leads a small expedition into the mountains. When the creatures reveal themselves once more. When the gesture of peace is given... and returned.This is the story of secrets that span generations. Of truths too dangerous to share. Of a family that watched and waited, keeper after keeper, century after century. And somewhere in those mountains... the creatures are still watching.They've always been watching. They always will be.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

Go check out the original video on Thought Potato's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnV65UHOjTE In this video, we dive deep into the terrifying and mysterious world of the Snallygaster, a legendary cryptid that has haunted the folklore of Maryland and the Appalachian region for centuries. Known for its eerie screeches, massive wingspan, razor-sharp claws, and tentacle-like appendages, the Snallygaster has become one of the most bizarre and terrifying creatures in American cryptid lore. This isn't just another monster story — today we'll break down the history, science, and cultural lore surrounding this strange beast. We'll explore eyewitness accounts from the early 1900s that describe this dragon-like creature swooping down from the skies, attacking livestock, and terrifying rural communities. How did the Snallygaster legend originate? Was it inspired by real-life animal encounters, psychological mass hysteria, or was there something far more sinister stalking the woods and skies of the Mid-Atlantic? This video will also discuss the biological plausibility of a creature like the Snallygaster. Could evolutionary science explain how a reptilian-avian hybrid with octopus-like features could exist? We'll analyze known examples of avian predators, flying reptiles, and even cephalopod physiology to see how something like this cryptid could biologically function. From a scientific perspective, we'll also touch on flight mechanics, predatory adaptations, and environmental factors that could theoretically give rise to such a creature. We won't just stop at biology and science, though. This video will also contain an in-depth discussion about the folkloric roots of the Snallygaster, its connection to German immigrant myths, and how it evolved over time into a staple of American urban legends. We'll explore how the Snallygaster has appeared in pop culture, from books to video games, and how it continues to inspire fear and curiosity today. Whether you're a fan of cryptozoology, urban legends, true crime-style folklore investigations, science-based creature analysis, or horror lore explained videos, this episode has something for you. Expect connected discussions about other flying cryptids like the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Thunderbirds, as well as psychological and sociological angles on why humans create monsters to explain the unknown. If you love science meets myth, cryptid breakdowns, and deep lore explorations, don't miss this one! Thank you for watching Roanoke Tales and I hope you enjoy Something Was Hunting Them… The Mystery of the Snallygaster Explained Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/RoanokeTalesPatreon #Snallygaster #CryptidLore #CryptidExplained #UrbanLegends #AmericanCryptids #MarylandCryptids #SnallygasterMyth #SnallygasterSightings #CryptidScience #CryptidBiology #FolkloreExplained #TrueCrimeLore #ScienceExplainsCryptids #HorrorLore #Mothman #JerseyDevil #ThunderbirdLegend #AppalachianFolklore #MonsterExplained #FlyingCryptids #CryptidHistory #SnallygasterHorror #WeirdHistory #MonsterMyths #UnsolvedMysteries #Cryptozoology #CryptidDocumentary #MythicalCreatures #StrangeEncounters #FearsomeCreatures #ParanormalLore #AmericanLegends #MysteriousCreatures #LoreDiscussion #FolkloreScience #ScaryLegends #TerrifyingCreatures #HauntedLegends #SupernaturalBeasts #CryptidAnalysis #HorrorExplained #UrbanMyths #LegendaryCreatures #CreepyHistory #BizarreCreatures #FolkHorror #CryptidResearch #ScienceVsMyth #AppalachianCryptids #CryptidPhenomena

James Faye Hall, better known as Roy Hall, was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, in 1921.  He died in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee in 1984.  Between those dates is a story about a hillbilly boogie pianist who played for Uncle Dave Macon in a traveling version of the Grand Ole Opry as a child, formed his own hillbilly/R&B band. He found success in Detroit, worked as a session musician for such Nashville stars as Webb Pierce, Marty Robbins and Red Foley, and was on the very cusp of stardom as a rockabilly act in the 1950s, only to have it slip away from him. Oh, by the way, he's also credited by many to have co-written “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On,” which made Jerry Lee Lewis a rock and roll legend.  Join us as we tell the fascinating story of Roy Hall, another one of the Stories of Appalachia. Subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts so you never miss any of our stories.   Thanks for listening.

App State falls on the road to Coastal Carolina 67-62 to conclude its four-game road swing. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as the postgame thoughts of head coach Dustin Kerns.

App State dominated on the glass to earn a hard fought road win over Georgia State, 52-50. Listen back to the highlights and analysis as well as postgame interviews with Dustin Kerns and Luke Wilson, who led the way with his fifth double-double of the season.

Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Instagram - @perksofbeingabookloverpod Facebook - Perks of Being a Book Lover. To send us a message go to our website and click the Contact button.   You can find Archer Sullivan at her website archersullivan.com or on IG @archer_sullivan.   We are back with all new episodes, book recommendations, and, most importantly, guests!  To start the new season with a bang, we have author Archer Sullivan whose book The Witch's Orchard is the first in a new series featuring Private Investigator Annie Gore, who travels to small town North Carolina to solve the mystery of young girls who have disappeared. What makes the cases even more creepy is that an Appalachian apple face doll is left in place of the child. Archer draws on her personal knowledge of place as a 7th-generation Appalachian, although she now resides in Los Angeles, and is always looking for a reason to come home. The novel was a nominee for the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards in the Best Debut Novel Category. The next Annie Gore installment comes out in August of 2026.   Our book rec section for this episode is a call back to what a lot of people were doing the past two weeks–taking planes, trains, and automobiles to family and friends to celebrate the holidays. We give you two books set on planes, two on trains, and two in automobiles, which you can look into whenever you've got travel plans in 2026.   Books Mentioned In This Episode:   1- The Witch's Orchard by Archer Sullivan  2- War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 3- Sous Chef: 24 Hours of Working on the Line by Michael Gibney  4- Marrying the Ketchups by Jennifer Close  5- Brimstone Hollow by Archer Sullivan  6- Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly  7- The Curse of Chalion by Lois Bujold  8- The Wizard of Earths by Ursula K. LeGuin 9- Silver Medal Lover by Tanith Lee  10- The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison  11- Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson 12- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo  13- A Five Star Read by Fellow Book Lover - Babel by R.F. Kuang 14- West With The Night by Beryl Markham  15- Circling the Sun by Paula McClain  16- Turbulence by David Szalay 17- Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool 18- Border Crossing by Emma Pick  19- Mrs. Nash's Ashes by Sarah Adler  20- The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett   Media Mentioned: 1- Simon Haisell's Slow Read at Footnote and Tangents Substack - https://footnotesandtangents.substack.com 2- From the Front Porch Podcast - Patreon Conquer a Classic  3- The Bear on Hulu   

On this episode of The Whiskey Trip, Big Chief heads into the North Georgia mountains to sit down with distiller Randy Stamey at SharpTop Distilling Company in Jasper. The conversation explores SharpTop's Appalachian roots, hands-on approach to distilling, and the careful balance between honoring traditional mountain spirits and building a modern Georgia whiskey program grounded in patience and purpose. Jasper itself is woven deeply into the story. Long before legal distilling returned to the region, these hills carried a strong moonshine tradition, with families quietly running corn liquor through the mountains during Prohibition and the decades that followed. The area is also known for its historic marble mines, which helped define the local economy and supplied stone used in notable buildings across the country. Today, SharpTop Distilling sits squarely in the middle of that history, located between the old jail and the county courthouse, a powerful reminder of how an outlaw tradition has come full circle into a respected, legal craft. The tasting begins with Honest Man's Friend & Protector Moonshine, a corn whiskey made from a 100 percent corn mashbill. The pour delivers classic Southern character with notes of hot buttered popcorn and a subtle hint of caramel, keeping the grain front and center and showcasing the clean, honest profile of a true mountain-style corn whiskey. Next, the glasses move to Connahaynee Reserve Barrel Aged Whiskey, built on the same 100 percent corn mashbill but transformed through time in the barrel. The aging brings added depth, oak influence, and structure, highlighting the natural progression from still to barrel while preserving the sweetness and simplicity of the original corn-forward spirit. In the second half of the episode, Randy introduces Sharptop Lawless McClain's Cut Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This bold expression carries a mashbill of 64 percent corn, 24 percent rye, and 12 percent malted barley, is aged more than four years, and is bottled at 100 proof. The higher rye content brings spice and backbone, balanced by corn sweetness and a maturity that reflects SharpTop's commitment to doing things the right way, not the fast way. The episode closes with a look toward the future as Randy shares his excitement about a bourbon currently aging quietly in the rickhouse, one that is not yet ready for release but already showing serious promise. It is a fitting reminder that great whiskey is never rushed and that at SharpTop Distilling Company, goodness truly takes time. Pour a glass, settle in, and Take the Ride with Big Chief and Randy Stamey on The Whiskey Trip.

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we sit down with Neil Norman, a writer, lifelong angler, and Smokies regular, to talk about far more than fish. Neil's upcoming book, Tight Lines and Tall Tale Stories of Southern Appalachian Fly Fishing, serves as a backdrop for a wide-ranging conversation about mountain history, old fishing methods, unforgettable characters, and the deep sense of place that defines fly fishing in Appalachia.We spend time exploring how fishing in the southern Appalachians is inseparable from its stories. From rough-looking hollers that turned out to be filled with kindness, to warning shots fired near suburban creeks, Neil shares experiences that highlight the contrast between perceived danger and genuine mountain hospitality.Backcountry Myths and Realities: Neil shares stories from fishing rough-looking Appalachian hollers, where perceived danger often gave way to generosity, kindness, and deep-rooted mountain etiquette.From Pasture Water to Plunge Pools: A look at how fishing long, sandy New River runs shaped Neil's approach, and how that foundation translated into Smokies-style pocket water and steep plunge pools.Old-School Tactics That Still Work: We dig into monofilament fishing, homemade split shot, and techniques born from necessity that remain deadly effective in Appalachian trout water.Flies with a History: Neil breaks down classic Southern Appalachian patterns, including the Sheep Fly, and explains why fishing historic flies in historic places adds another layer to the experience.Preachers, Faith, and Fishing Days: Stories of mountain preachers who treated time on the water as sacred, blending faith, routine, and fly fishing into Appalachian life.The One That Got Away: A winter encounter with a massive spawning rainbow on a tiny tributary near Watauga Lake, complete with a flashing dorsal fin and a lesson in humility.Post-Fishing Eats in Townsend: Neil shares his go-to food stops after a day in the Smokies, from casual bites at Peaceful Side Social to a full sit-down experience at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro.Resources:Visit southeasternfly.comSign up for our newsletterProduced by NOVA

People in Gainesboro, Tennessee, have some new neighbours. A conservative developer has bought land just outside the tiny rural Appalachian town, with the aim of forging an “aligned” community based on shared values like “faith, family, and freedom“. Two of the first people to come to town are controversial Christian nationalists who talk about civilisational collapse and the “imperative for like-minded Christians to gather and fight”.Their extreme views on women, civil rights, and the role of the Church have attracted the attention of critics both locally and further afield. In Gainesboro itself, a resistance movement has formed and the battle lines have been drawn.This small town of 900 people has become a symbol of the next frontier of America's political warfare. Is the new development a haven for hate and extremism, with the newcomers looking to take over local power? Or are they just conservative businessmen catering to a renewed demand for the rural, traditional lifestyle? What actually is Christian nationalism? And what is it like for the locals, whose little town has been thrust into the spotlight? Ellie House reports from Gainesboro, Tennessee.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.