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A powerful flood brings things once buried to the surface in the Appalachian Mountains.Happy Spooky Season Spooksters!!! Join us this October and explore Season 11, "The Spooked Field Guide to the Shadow." Big thanks to Lora Smith, Beau Morgan, and Gwen Johnson sharing your stories with us. If you want to know more about the goblins in Eastern Kentucky… Lora wrote a wonderful piece about them for Oxford American. Scouted & produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Doug Stuart, art by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A couple dreamed of owning their own cabin in the Appalachian region on Eastern Kentucky. This dream became a reality when they found a quaint house on a hill surrounded by woods. Shortly after moving in, they begin to notice strange things...Both inside the cabin and in the eerie woods OUTSIDE the cabin. What happened in this true haunting is chilling and the ending of this story will leave you saying... WHAT?!Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel!Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.comJoin the PATREON or Youtube Memberships for BONUS episodes of Avery After Dark! Thank you for your support :)Make sure you are following along for all the latest!TIKTOKINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

Nicholas Jamerson joins Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about the rich musical history of Eastern Kentucky, the artists who deserve more recognition, and the early memories that shaped his love for music. He opens up about the difference between autobiographical and fictional songwriting, the advice he gives aspiring songwriters, and why being process driven matters more to him than chasing the finished product.Nicholas also shares his thoughts on faith, finding meaning in being an artist, and documenting his life and the lives of his children. From writing a song every week for the past three years to releasing music in a world with an increasingly short attention span, he offers a unique perspective on the modern music industry. Plus, he talks about Ole 60 covering one of his songs, coaching his kids' soccer team with a banjo, and the time a raccoon found its way into his house.whiskeyriff.comshop.whiskeyriff.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Believe in nothing and experience everything for what it is.That's the main concept behind Joel Beverley's book, In the Absence of Belief. A book that is the antithesis to J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy. Joel was raised in Eastern Kentucky in extreme poverty. His book begs the question, how can we move past the darkness of poverty and the decline of coal?Rather than accepting the narratives that have long defined Appalachia, Joel challenges us to question what we believe, what we've been told, and what might be possible if we were willing to experience this place and ourselves for what we truly are.Learn more about Joel: https://joelbeverly.com/Find his book: https://joelbeverly.com/#get-your-copyAppalachian Vibes Radio Show from WNCW is listener nominated, you can nominate an artist by emailing Amanda at appalachianvibes@gmail.com. Appalachian Vibes Radio Show is created and produced by Amanda Bocchi, a neo soul singer-songwriter, multi instrumentalist and journalist hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. 

In this week's episode of SOTG, we break down what went wrong on our trip to Fargo, discuss what we need to improve upon in the home opener against former OVC/ASUN foe Eastern Kentucky, hopefully give the Jax State faithful a little reassurance, and much more on the State of the Gamecocks!!!

U.S. Senator Rand Paul says he thinks we will see Mitch McConnell back on the Senate floor soon, state lawmakers demand action to save rural healthcare in Kentucky, President Trump nominates a federal judge for Eastern Kentucky, a University of Kentucky diplomacy expert discusses where the U.S. stands as the war with Iran nears the six-month mark.

The Hip Hop Archive at Harvard, the Pack Horse Librarians of Eastern Kentucky, the Lenny Bruce Archive, the Internet Archive and more surprising stories of preservation and civic life. With host, Academy Award-winning actress, Frances McDormand. The Kitchen Sisters Present Archiving the Underground, hour one of our two-part Keepers special. Stories of activist archivists, rogue librarians, curators, collectors and historians. Guardians of history, large and small. Protectors of the free flow of information and ideas. Keepers of the culture and the culture and collections they keep.Interviews featured include: Dr. Marcyliena Morgan, founder of the Hip Hop Archive. 9th Wonder (aka Patrick Douthit), acclaimed hip-hop producer, DJ, and Nasir Jones Hip Hop Fellow who discusses setting the standards for the hip-hop canon. Henry Louis Gates Jr., the renowned Harvard professor and literary critic. Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive. Kitty Bruce, daughter of comedian Lenny Bruce, who details the creation and preservation of the Lenny Bruce Archive. And many more.Produced by The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) with Nathan Dalton and Brandi Howell. Mixed by Jim McKee.

This throwback episode features a great conversation with Dr. Dave Whitlock! They discuss the unique opportunities, lifestyle perks, and financial benefits of practicing dentistry in rural communities. Having transitioned from high-competition, high-cost metro markets like Phoenix and Dallas to rural Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Whitlock shares how moving away from urban saturation allowed him to lower his living costs, reduce practice overhead, and secure an overwhelming demand for dental care. Together, they break down common misconceptions surrounding rural dentistry, discuss the overwhelming student debt burden facing new graduates, and highlight how stepping off the beaten path can offer clinicians better schedule flexibility, greater practice profitability, and an improved quality of life. Some links from the show: ruralpractices.com Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

August 4th, 2026 EP:105 UFOs, Spirits, and the Nature of Reality w/Dr. Jonathan Kendall Are UFOs spacecraft from distant planets—or manifestations from another level of reality? Dr. Jonathan Kendall joins ParaTruth: Reborn to discuss his book, The Metaphysics of UFOs, which examines the physical and spiritual nature of UFOs and related unexplained phenomena. Dr. Kendall is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and nephrology. His medical background gives him a unique perspective when considering potential physiological, neurological, and psychological explanations for extraordinary encounters. During this conversation, we explore: The limitations of the extraterrestrial hypothesis UFOs and parallel realities Connections between UFOs and spiritual encounters Abductions and altered states of consciousness Similarities between abductions and near-death experiences UFO encounters and poltergeist activity Cryptids and Men in Black The possible survival of consciousness after death How physics and metaphysics could intersect What these experiences reveal about the nature of reality The question may no longer be whether we are alone in the universe. It may be whether we truly understand the universe—or reality itself. Guest Bio: Jonathan Kendall is a medical doctor, board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, and an author and independent researcher of consciousness, religion, spirituality, and anomalous phenomena. In his writings, he approaches these controversial subjects with the same scientific rigor that has served him in fifteen years of medical practice in Eastern Kentucky. Jonathan has authored two books. His most recent volume, The Metaphysics of UFOs, published by Llewellyn Worldwide, examines the evidence underlying UAPs, ultimately reaching the conclusion that a litany of compelling cases establishes the authenticity of the phenomenon while presenting a challenge to conventional views of reality. In Seeing the Messiah, published by Resource Publications, Jonathan presents the findings of more than a century of psychical research on apparitions, and compares the phenomena to the reported postmortem appearances of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and Jesus Christ. Combining the scrutiny of scholarly resources across the fields of medicine, psychology, theoretical and quantum physics, psychical research, ufology, and theology, Jonathan's primary aim in writing is to generate meaningful conversation regarding some of life's most profound mysteries, including the understanding of spiritual experiences, the question of postmortem survival, and the nature of reality itself.United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

What is the difference between a law and a commission? A law tells us what is required, but a commission entrusts us with a mission.In this message, Pastor Bill Francavilla dives into Matthew 28 and the Great Commission, exploring how Jesus didn't just give us another set of rules to keep—He gave us His authority and sent us into the world to make disciples. Looking at the life of the Apostle Paul and Olympian Eric Liddell, we see what happens when believers move from simply "spotting lawbreakers" to actively seeking out the lost.Plus, hear updates and testimonies from our youth group's impactful mission trip to Camp Nathanael in Eastern Kentucky!Key Scripture Passages:Matthew 5:21–22Matthew 28:16–20Philippians 3:4–6Romans 7:12Welcome to Living Hope Church! These podcasts are our weekly Sunday sermons. We hope you enjoy them.

Over 40,000 Moroccan migrants pour into the Spanish territory of Ceuta; North Carolina corrections officers get big raise, but some say it's not enough; California-based trans org sees an erosion of support, spurred by federal shift under Trump; Eastern Kentucky program aims to boost regional healthcare workforce.

Sen. Paul says he'll push for a contempt of Congress vote in the Senate after Dr. Fauci repeatedly pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a Wednesday hearing, the U.S. Department of Energy announces a $100 billion data center project in Paducah, how an Eastern Kentucky community is preparing for future floods, and a school resource officer goes the extra mile to collect schools supplies.

Terry Meiners refers to attorney Ned Pillersdorf as "the Atticus Finch of Eastern Kentucky" for his tireless work on behalf of beleaguered residents who lost their federal benefits because of a scammer.The story is told in great detail on APPLE TV's "The Big Conn" documentary.Ned wears a lot of hats in Eastern Kentucky, and now seeks another one. Pillersdorf is running for Congress in Kentucky's 5th District where Rep. Hal Rogers has held the seat for 40 years.Janet Stumbo was Kentucky's first women on the state Supreme Court. She tells her story in this chat with Meiners on WHAS Radio.

Author Mandi Fugate Sheffel has always kept a journal, which she thought of "as this internal thing, a summary of my thoughts and feelings for the day."She had to learn to pay more attention to sensory details. "What you recognize in a moment is significant as a writer," she says, because "that's where voice comes from."On this episode, Mandi shares several writing prompts, including one that will help you become a better observer. She also discusses why she opened a bookstore in Eastern Kentucky and the joys of attending the Appalachian Writers' Workshop. 

This episode I am reading from Jon Kendall's book 'The Metaphysics of UFOs: Evidential Case Studies on UAPs, Paranormal Phenomena, and Spiritual Experiences' A systematic examination of the physical and spiritual nature of UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. Are UFOs visitors from our universe or parallel realities? Do they come from the same spiritual realm as our dearly departed? How are they connected to cryptids and paranormal activity? Sharing numerous evidential case studies, Jonathan Kendall explores the seemingly irreconcilable physical and spiritual aspects of UFOs/UAPs. The evidence he presents has implications that could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in the areas of communications, energy use, medicine, interstellar travel, religion, and the nature of reality. This eye-opening book investigates the connection between UFOs and kindred phenomena like monsters, Men in Black, and poltergeists. It also explores the harrowing world of UFO abductions and why the aftereffects are so similar to those of both near-death experiences and encounters with mystical realms. These case studies shatter conventional views of reality and prove that far more is at stake than answering the question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Bio Jonathan Kendall is a medical doctor, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, who practices in Eastern Kentucky. Outside of medicine, Jonathan is an author with a passion for exploring the unexplained — from apparitions and consciousness studies to UFOs and paranormal phenomena. Jonathan is the author of Seeing the Messiah and The Metaphysics of UFOs, books that examine extraordinary human experiences through the lenses of science, history, philosophy, and metaphysics. Drawing from both his medical background and years of independent research, Jonathan seeks to thoughtfully examine mysteries that continue to challenge conventional understanding. https://jonathankendallmd.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-UFOs-Evidential-Paranormal-Experiences-ebook/dp/B0FRXLVNHP https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcasthttps://simonbown.com/My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9YZen AI bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_ufo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia is the number one hospital-acquired infection in the United States — and it often starts with something as simple as a missed tooth brushing. After 37 years of consultations in Eastern Kentucky ICUs and nursing homes, one dentist decided to fix it.In this episode, Dr. Greg Baker and Dr. Brandon Wilde of Toothsure join us to share how they're building OralVac and OralVac+ — preloaded, measured-dose oral care devices designed around two years of ICU nurse feedback — from their home base in Hazard, Kentucky.The conversation covers the personal moment behind the company (Greg's mother spending a week in the ICU with only a cup of water for oral care), navigating the FDA as a combination drug-device targeting Q4 2026 clearance, the funding journey from self-funded to Keyhorse Capital and a seven-figure state grant, and the $7.3M manufacturing facility bringing 60 jobs to Perry County.It's a story of Appalachian grit: a clinician-founder betting his legacy on the idea that Eastern Kentucky can build world-class medical devices.Hosted by Logan JonesMiddle Tech is proudly supported by:KY Innovation → kyinnovation.comAwesome Inc → awesomeinc.org

This episode I'm talking to Jon Kendall about his book 'The Metaphysics of UFOs: Evidential Case Studies on UAPs, Paranormal Phenomena, and Spiritual Experiences' A systematic examination of the physical and spiritual nature of UFOs and other unexplained phenomena. Are UFOs visitors from our universe or parallel realities? Do they come from the same spiritual realm as our dearly departed? How are they connected to cryptids and paranormal activity? Sharing numerous evidential case studies, Jonathan Kendall explores the seemingly irreconcilable physical and spiritual aspects of UFOs/UAPs. The evidence he presents has implications that could lead to revolutionary breakthroughs in the areas of communications, energy use, medicine, interstellar travel, religion, and the nature of reality. This eye-opening book investigates the connection between UFOs and kindred phenomena like monsters, Men in Black, and poltergeists. It also explores the harrowing world of UFO abductions and why the aftereffects are so similar to those of both near-death experiences and encounters with mystical realms. These case studies shatter conventional views of reality and prove that far more is at stake than answering the question, "Are we alone in the universe?" Bio Jonathan Kendall is a medical doctor, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, who practices in Eastern Kentucky. Outside of medicine, Jonathan is an author with a passion for exploring the unexplained — from apparitions and consciousness studies to UFOs and paranormal phenomena. Jonathan is the author of Seeing the Messiah and The Metaphysics of UFOs, books that examine extraordinary human experiences through the lenses of science, history, philosophy, and metaphysics. Drawing from both his medical background and years of independent research, Jonathan seeks to thoughtfully examine mysteries that continue to challenge conventional understanding. https://jonathankendallmd.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-UFOs-Evidential-Paranormal-Experiences-ebook/dp/B0FRXLVNHP https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcasthttps://simonbown.com/My new book, Aspects of Alien Abduction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GRRPCT9YZen AI bit.ly/zenAI_bpp_ufo Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Howdy y'all! Sometimes, deep in the hills and hollers of Eastern Kentucky, we spend a little time appreciating them special, ancient days of the past. One of them is the longest day of the year - Summer Solstice! Join us as we talk summer plans, movies, books, music.. and might even touch on some more relevant stuff too!

Roadcase was back in Nashville where I interviewed @laidbackcountrypicker just before their show at The Basement last week, and I'm super excited to share this interview with you!! Dave Prince and his wife Teresa (aka Honey, in hair curlers, moo-moo and sunglasses) are the self-described Hillbilly Power Duo that make up the remarkable story behind Laid Back Country Picker. Skilled lifelong musicians, both Dave and Honey are retired school teachers from Eastern Kentucky who have successfully forged a path in the music business after 25 years as educators. Their vibe is unmistakable, and forms the enduring charm beneath the surface of these serious country rockers. Dave (with Honey, who is his curiously silent partner) talked to me about his background as he shared with me the stories that reflect a lifetime of performance both in the classroom and, most recently, on stage -- and shares with me the story of one special student of his, Tyler Childers, with whom Dave shares a special bond. This is a truly heartwarming story of reaching extraordinary success -- no matter at what point in life it may arrive.=======================================Chapters:00:00 - Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg05:41 — Opening and setup05:58 — Intro to Dave Prince and Honey06:30 — Growing up in Eastern Kentucky09:08 — Family poverty, bootlegging, and survival11:48 — Childhood freedom, family, and country life13:22 — First in the family to graduate high school and go to college15:17 — Music dreams, cover bands, and paying the bills16:35 — Moving toward original music and Luna and the Mountain Jets18:21 — Teaching career and Teacher of the Year18:50 — The teacher who changed everything20:41 — Going back to school and starting teaching22:15 — Meeting Tyler Childers in class23:18 — Playing together and Tyler covering Luna songs24:20 — Early gigs together and the Rhyming25:52 — Red Rocks and the live recording26:25 — The Laid Back Country Picker shirt and character27:33 — Luck, preparation, and opportunity29:46 — Playing a stadium show with Tyler29:46 — Recording in Nashville and Tyler's role30:14 — Pandemic changes the band setup30:59 — Honey's stage outfit and the band identity32:35 — Retirement and more time for music41:19 — What's next for Laid Back Country Picker42:30 — Midwest dates with Driving and Crying44:48 — How Australia happened by chance46:04 — Australian crowds and musical influence48:01 — “McGoffin County Cadillac” and the song that launched things49:16 — “They Only Come Around” and Eastern Kentucky history50:11 — Using LBJ archival footage in the video51:00 — Closing thoughts and Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

A campsite in Eastern Kentucky becomes the center of a series of unsettling events when an expedition group reports footsteps circling tents in the middle of the night, loud vocalizations from the darkness, objects being moved around camp, and an onion thrown from the woods that struck a camper hard enough to leave a welt.That encounter is only one of the stories featured in this packed voicemail roundup.Listeners from across North America share firsthand reports including a massive footprint discovered near Icebox Cave in Ohio, chilling tree knocks and screams near California's Upper Cache Creek, a childhood encounter with a small hairy creature in a Tennessee cemetery, a terrifying nighttime experience outside a tent in North Idaho, possible rock-rolling activity along Oregon's Bigfoot Highway, and a thermal sighting of a towering figure in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia.These accounts come from hunters, campers, hikers, outdoorsmen, and everyday people who found themselves face-to-face with something they still struggle to explain.Leave your voicemail here: https://www.bigfootsocietypodcast.com/

In the second hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Dr. Crane discuss how they think could be considered the NFL's equivalent of the Sacramento Kings. Also, Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells joins the show to discuss the impacts of the NCAA's new "five for five" eligibility rule.

In the first hour of the Chase & Big Joe Show, Big Joe and Dr. Crane discuss the NCAA's new "five for five" eligibility rule and today's question of the day: what's the best french fry cut? In the second hour of the show, the guys discuss how they think could be considered the NFL's equivalent of the Sacramento Kings, and Eastern Kentucky head football coach Walt Wells joins the show to discuss the impacts of the NCAA's new "five for five" eligibility rule. In the third and final hour of the show, Big Joe and Nick talk about role that money is playing in the world of college football, the continued discussion around what the best fry cut is, and America's favorite segment: What Day Is It & Celebrity Birthdays.

On this episode of Growing Kentucky's Leaders, we hear from Aiden Manley, the 2025–2026 Kentucky FFA State President. In his retiring address at state convention, Aiden shared a deeply personal journey of overcoming unexpected hardships — from a sudden childhood move to an isolated Eastern Kentucky holler, to family financial crises and a terrifying medical emergency with his sister.

This week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Josh and Tim welcome a very special guest, Dwight Whitley, brother of the legendary Keith Whitley.Dwight shares personal stories and memories of what it was like growing up alongside one of country music's most beloved voices. From their early days in Eastern Kentucky to Keith's rise through the bluegrass world and eventually to country music stardom, Dwight offers a unique firsthand perspective that fans won't hear anywhere else.The conversation also dives into Keith's deep love for bluegrass music, the instruments he treasured, and the story behind some of his prized guitars. Dwight reflects on Keith's musical influences, family life, and the legacy that continues to inspire generations of musicians today.As always, Josh picks a tune and joins Tim for another entertaining conversation celebrating the people and stories that make bluegrass and country music so special.Whether you're a lifelong Keith Whitley fan or simply love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from music history, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

In the 1880s, Rowan County, Kentucky, became known as “Bloody Rowan” after politics, old grudges and personal revenge led to one of the state's deadliest feuds. This episode traces the Rowan County War from an Election Day shooting in Morehead to three years of ambushes, militia intervention and a final armed showdown that ended the violence, but not through justice. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

In this episode of Hort Culture, the hosts chat with Kayla Preston from Grow Appalachia about the growth of high tunnels and sustainable farming in Appalachia. Kayla shares how Grow Appalachia evolved from a community gardening program into a major resource for farmers through education, technical assistance, and conservation support.The conversation explores the early days of building high tunnels in Eastern Kentucky, the challenges growers face with season extension, soil health, and tunnel maintenance, and how organizations like Grow Appalachia help farmers succeed beyond simply installing structures. The episode also highlights the importance of community partnerships, practical farmer education, and the growing impact of protected agriculture across Kentucky.GROW AppalachiaResource LibraryContact PageUK Center for Crop DiversificationUK CCD High Tunnel ResourcesQuestions/Comments/Feedback/Suggestions for Topics: hortculturepodcast@gmail.comCheck us out on Instagram!

A federal lawsuit challenges a new state law designed to restructure KSU, Kentucky's Secretary of State signs House Bill 1 into law, how a significant drought is impacting an Eastern Kentucky city, a program providing cancer screenings to firefighters, and a graduating Kentucky senior because a school's first student to win a major award.

This episode is only available on Patreon.com In the summer of 1985, the mountains of Eastern Kentucky lived up to their ancient name: the "dark and bloody ground." In less than sixty days, a ruthless crew led by Benny Lee Hodge and Roger Dale Epperson turned quiet communities into crime scenes. They didn't just rob; they executed. From the betrayal of a family friend in Gray Hawk to the heartbreaking murder of 23-year-old Tammy Dee Acker in Fleming-Neon, this crew left a trail of violence fueled by a safe containing nearly $2 million in cash. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Republican and Democratic candidates in Kentucky's 6th District race appear on Kentucky Tonight, Congressman Massie wants a provision that would sheild pesticide companies from lawsuits stripped from the U.S. farm bill, KCTCS and NKU team up to make transfering easier on students, and more doors are opening for those recovering from addiction in Eastern Kentucky.

"We are not going to be someone's hero. We are there to show them who our hero is."- John WeinoldJohn recently was part of a team that went to Eastern Kentucky to serve with God's Appalachian project, a partner of ours who ministers in the eastern part of this state. John reflects on why he said yes to this opportunity in a busy season of life, what the Lord taught him through the experience and how it's going to change his life moving forward.

Holocaust survivor and longtime leader of the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky (AppalRed), John Rosenberg, joins Talk Justice this week. LSC President Ron Flagg speaks with Rosenberg about his memories of Nazi Germany, becoming a lawyer in the United States, working for the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and eventually earning the trust of his Eastern Kentucky community. Rosenberg's legal services work spanned almost three decades and impacted countless coal miners and Appalachian families. Subscribe to Talk Justice, An LSC Podcast: https://play.megaphone.fm/a3ett1fzs9a1qjipaqdufa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, coal power can be expensive. Utilities run coal-fired power plants harder in the winter and summer when demand is high.  Also, two films made in West Virginia shot to the top of Netflix's streaming charts. The state wants to encourage even more movies to be made in West Virginia by helping keep production costs down. And an Eastern Kentucky pharmacist serves vegan food for the holidays.You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia. 

Holocaust survivor and longtime leader of the Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Kentucky (AppalRed), John Rosenberg, joins Talk Justice this week. LSC President Ron Flagg speaks with Rosenberg about his memories of Nazi Germany, becoming a lawyer in the United States, working for the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and eventually earning the trust of his Eastern Kentucky community. Rosenberg's legal services work spanned almost three decades and impacted countless coal miners and Appalachian families.

This week Robert and Jazmin interviewed Rebekah Skaggs, the Democratic candidate in District 97 in Eastern Kentucky. She talked about the process of deciding to run for office, plus what she hopes to accomplish when she gets to Frankfort.   Ahead of that, Robert discussed what is happening here at the end of the session, and Jazmin updated several stories we've been talking about over the past couple of weeks.

In Episode 289 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with Taylor Austin Dye for a full-circle conversation on her evolution from early Raised Rowdy days to one of the most exciting rising acts in country music. Taylor dives into the momentum behind her new single “Man For That,” her upcoming radio push, and the launch of her Damn Good Day Tour, bringing her high-energy, rock-influenced country sound to stages across the country. She opens up about being hands-on in her music, producing alongside her team, and staying true to her Eastern Kentucky roots while carving out a lane that blends country with rock edge. The conversation also highlights her loyal fanbase, the “Ride or Dyes,” her grind from Broadway to sold-out shows, and the lifestyle shifts that come with touring at a high level. From stage diving and flabongos to deeply personal fan moments and career growth, this episode captures an artist fully stepping into her moment. Follow on Social Media: Taylor Austin Dye: @tayloraustindye Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy Chapters (00:00:00) - Reeded Rowdy(00:02:34) - Drake on His New Song "Going to Radio"(00:06:41) - Taylor Swift on His First Show(00:10:05) - Throw Back the Night With The Homies(00:10:56) - Have You Had Enough Fun?(00:12:34) - Man for That(00:14:28) - Lexi On Being So Hands On With His Album(00:15:24) - Red Street: Having a Team of Champions(00:17:12) - Jay Leno on His Radio Tour(00:19:35) - How Much Eastern Kentucky Influenced You(00:20:18) - Tyler Paul On His Vape Hat(00:22:41) - Taylor Austin Dye on His Changes(00:26:46) - Bubbles Are About to Tour The World(00:29:35) - Small Town People Love Rock and Roll(00:32:36) - Party Bus to Take The Band On The Road(00:34:15) - Nick and Ike Talk About Their Next Tour(00:35:09) - Favorite spots to hang out in Albans(00:38:34) - Riding Or Die: When Rider Dies(00:41:43) - Riding or Die With Taylor Austin

“The shortest distance between you and me is a story.” — Colum McCannIn 1932, Albert Einstein wrote to Sigmund Freud asking if humanity could cure its “lust for hatred.” Freud said no. Mankind's instinct for death and destruction could not be eliminated. That said, the Viennese doctor went on, the desire to end war should never be abandoned. What was needed was a “mythology of the instincts” and a “community of feeling.” In other words: a story. The book sold 2,000 copies. By 1933, the Nazis had seized power and the two men had fled into exile.Colum McCann — National Book Award-winning novelist, author of Let the Great World Spin and American Mother — has spent the last dozen years trying to build Freud's community of feeling. His organisation, Narrative Four, now operates in 35 countries with 1,200 school partners and 285,000 participants. The method is deceptively simple: two strangers exchange personal stories, then retell each other's story in the first person. Overpowered by empathy, they realise they're not so different.At 21, Colum McCann bought a typewriter thinking he'd be the next Kerouac and produced a foot and a half of gibberish. He then went on the road and spent eighteen months cycling across America. Everyone he met wanted to tell him their story. That's his story, but not where it ends. Five Takeaways•       Einstein Asked Freud If Stories Could Prevent War: In 1932, Einstein wrote to Freud asking if humanity could cure its “lust for hatred.” Freud said no — but added that the desire to end war should never be abandoned. What was needed was a “mythology of the instincts” and a “community of feeling.” Basically: storytelling. The book sold 2,000 copies. By 1933, Hitler was in power.•       You Tell My Story, I Tell Yours: That's the Narrative Four method. Pairs of strangers exchange personal stories, then retell each other's story in the first person to the group. Something fires in the brain — dopamine, memory, imagination, empathetic engagement. It's been done 285,000 times in 35 countries. Oxford and Ohio State confirmed it: polarisation drops dramatically.•       South Bronx Kids Met Eastern Kentucky Kids. They Were Terrified: One group Black and immigrant, the other white or Cherokee. One urban, one rural. One blue, one red. Put them in a room and they're terrified of each other — until they tell a personal story. Not a didactic story, not a political argument. Something that opens up the rib cage. Then they realise they're not so different.•       Yesterday Was Big Tobacco's Moment for Social Media: The landmark court verdict on Facebook and YouTube addiction dropped the same day we recorded this conversation. McCann's son has been saying for years that social media will be the cigarettes of the future. Social media promised everyone a platform for their stories. What it delivered was isolation, loneliness, and the epidemic of kids who say “I don't have a story.”•       Stories Can Do Anything. They Can Never Take Them Away: McCann bought a typewriter at 21, thought he'd be the next Kerouac, produced a foot and a half of gibberish, and spent eighteen months cycling across America instead. He learned that everyone has a story and a deep desire to tell it. Books may go the way of opera. AI may recombine what we've already written. But they can never take away stories. About the GuestColum McCann is the author of eight novels, three collections of stories, and two works of non-fiction. Born in Dublin, he is the recipient of the US National Book Award, the International Dublin Literary Prize, and an Oscar nomination. He is the president and co-founder of Narrative Four, a global non-profit that uses storytelling to build empathy and community. He lives in New York.References:•       Narrative Four — the global story exchange organisation. Get involved, become a facilitator, or get your school on board.•       Episode 2840: What Came First: Stories or Language? — Kevin Ashton on the story before the word. McCann watched it and agrees.•       Episode 2844: Was St. Francis of Assisi the First Silicon Valley Critic? — Dan Turello on agency, embodiment, and why Dante wrote without being able to edit.•       Episode 2846: How to Be Agreeably Disagreeable — Julia Minson on disagreeing better. McCann's method is the narrative version of Minson's science.About Keen On AmericaNobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,800 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting.WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction: Kevin Ashton, Bob Dylan, and why stories never end (02:09) - The shortest distance between you and me is a story (04:04) - How Narrative Four began: Lisa Consiglio and a question in Aspen (05:03) - The story exchange: I tell your story, you tell mine (06:41) - 35 countries, 285,000 participants, 1,200 school partners (07:59) - South Bronx meets Eastern Kentucky: terrified until they tell a story (09:11) - Radical empathy and the New York Times Magazine (10:38) - Belfast and Limerick: afraid they'd start a war (14:21) - Oxford and Ohio State: polarisation dramatically reduced (15:01) - Yesterday's Big Tobacco moment for social media (18:24) - Einstein, Freud, and the mythology of the instincts (22:45) - Can science measure the value of a story? (26:38) - Can machines tell stories? AI and the novelist's fear (29:33) - Dylan's “Key West”: that's my story, but not where it ends (33:47) - Citizen assemblies and the political power of stories (36:05) - The bicycle journey: eighteen months across America at 21 (39:41) - How to get involved: narrative4.com

Country singer-songwriter Leah Blevins joins Bar Conversations to talk about her new album All Dressed Up, out March 20, 2026, and the path that led her from Sandy Hook to Nashville. Leah reflects on growing up in a musical, faith-driven family in Eastern Kentucky, the early influences that shaped her sound, and the journey of embracing her natural voice after being told she was “too country.”She also dives into the making of All Dressed Up, working with Dan Auerbach at Easy Eye Sound to create a more honest and fully realized record. Leah shares insight into the emotion behind songs like Lonely and Diggin' in the Coal, her growth as a songwriter, and what's next in 2026.Jonathan's Drinking: Kentucky Senator Bourbon Release 6

Send us Fan MailTom Luginbill is the National Recruiting Director at ESPN and Lead Analyst at the ACC Network. As an athlete, Tom was the starting Qb at Palomar Junior College helping his school win the National Championship in 1993. He would later transferring and becoming the starting QB at both Georgia Tech and Eastern Kentucky. Luginbill is the son of a coach and followed in his father's footsteps coaching in the AFL, XFL and NFL. You can see Tom on ESPN and the ACC Network calling college football games and breaking down every aspect of the sport. In this episode we focus on the upcoming college football season and highlight which teams could be title contenders in 2026. Tom talks about the transfer portal, top QB's in the ACC, what the heck Bill Belichick is doing at UNC, transfer tampering and much more.  

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara Breaking down the NCAA bracket First 4 on Tonight and tomorrow night, a look in to Tennessee baseball Mid week vs Eastern Kentucky. Plus comments from Josh Heupel on the first day of spring practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara Breaking down the NCAA bracket First 4 on Tonight and tomorrow night, a look in to Tennessee baseball Mid week vs Eastern Kentucky. Plus comments from Josh Heupel on the first day of spring practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Rod and Steve tell the story of Ray Vaughn Shores, better known as Von Shores, an Appalachian aviator and popular aerial daredevil in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky during the 1920s and '30s, who, it's said, once crashed his airplane near Pound, VirginiaHe was a favorite at local airshows and fairs and it's also said he ran whiskey for Al Capone during prohibition.Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast wherever you get you favorite podcasts. Consider becoming a supporter of the podcast, too, and help us tell our Stories of Appalachia!Thanks for listening!

A bill allowing for tax credit scholarships to public and private school students is headed to the Governor's desk, the DOJ sues Kentucky for refusing to turn over voter registration data, the FBI director visits Eastern Kentucky, and what the end of reformulated gas means for Louisville.

This week Jazmin explained the ruling by the Supreme Court of Kentucky, which struck down the legislature's attempts to fund charter schools in the state. It was a unanimous ruling, which is unusual! Then, Robert talks about a major rate increase in front of the Public Service Commission and the discussion that has surrounded that.

Forward Radio's proud community partner, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club (https://sierraclub.org/kentucky)organized this February program, focused on Central Appalachia as a central site of mass incarceration. Called "Cages in the Coalfields: Development, Criminalization, and Incarceration in Central Appalachia," it was held Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00pm at Crescent Hill Community Ministries (150 State St.) Central Appalachia is home to 16 prisons; there are 8 prisons alone in Eastern Kentucky, where full and overcrowded jails extend the expansive carceral geography to the local level. While these institutions reflect our national and state investment in criminalization and punitive sentencing policies, they also serve as rural development projects bound in various ways to the decline of coal. From calls for rural jobs in corrections to prisons built on mountaintop removal sites to jails as revenue strategies, the carceral expansion in the region must be understood as a response to multiple crises. This talk, by justice studies scholar and Sierra Club Executive Committee member Judah Schept, examines both the crises and the ways that prisons and jails have responded, as well as the work of the "Building Community Not Prisons" coalition to stop the construction of FCI Letcher (Federal Correctional Institution), the newest prison planned for the region. Judah Schept is a Professor in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. He is the author of Coal, Cages, Crisis: The Rise of the Prison Economy in Central Appalachia (New York University Press, 2022) and Progressive Punishment: Job Loss, Jail Growth, and the Neoliberal Logic of Carceral Expansion (New York University Press, 2015). He is co-editor of The Jail is Everywhere: Fighting the New Geography of Mass Incarceration (Verso Books, 2024). On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, University of Kentucky  Guests: Nathan Vanderford, PhD Director, Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program, Markey Cancer Center, Kameron Jackson and Matthew Sanders, ACTION Program student participants Cancer Conversations Episode 72 Welcome to Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS with host Mindy McCulley. In this episode we hear from Dr. Nathan Vanderford, director of the NIH-funded ACTION (Appalachian Career Training in Oncology) program, and students Kameron Jackson and Matthew Sanders about how the program engages Eastern Kentucky high school and undergraduate students in cancer education, lab research, clinical shadowing, mentorship, and community outreach. Topics covered include student experiences in research labs and mentorship, the program's recruitment across the 54 Appalachian counties, and a unique writing project that produced four books of personal and realistic fictional stories about cancer in Eastern Kentucky. Kameron and Matthew describe how writing helped them process family history, spark conversations about cancer, and build communication skills alongside scientific training. Key takeaways: ACTION provides hands‑on research and outreach opportunities that change career trajectories, creative writing can open difficult conversations about cancer in communities, and the program aims to broaden access across the region. Find the students' stories and the full book linked in the episode show notes and visit Markey.uky.edu or the UK Markey Cancer Center Facebook page for more information. Click the images below to hear student read excerpts from Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth Told Stories   For more information about : Appalachian Career Training in Oncology Program ACTION Books Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On Twitter @UKMarkey

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

In this episode, we journey across continents and into some of the most remote corners of Bigfoot territory, beginning in Queensland, Australia, where a member of the Kabi people shares a deeply personal experience tied to a sacred site along the Mary River. Camping beneath the stars near the mysterious “Gimpy Pyramid,” he recounts a night that left him shaken and forever changed, offering rare insight into Indigenous traditions surrounding the Hairy Man.We then travel to the Appalachian foothills of Eastern Kentucky, where a seasoned hunter describes a sound he heard before sunrise—something so unnatural it kept him frozen in his tree stand for hours. From there, the trail leads into rural Georgia near Thomaston, where a massive figure is seen crossing a narrow road near an old pig processing facility, an encounter later echoed by unsettling reports from the surrounding hills.The episode closes in the lowcountry of South Carolina, near the floodplains of the Cooper River and the edges of Francis Marion National Forest, where a long-haul truck driver comes face to face with something towering and unmistakably not human.

This interview features Tate Hoskins, a 28-year-old content creator and social media personality from Eastern Kentucky, who candidly discusses his personal journey, career in adult content creation, and perspectives on sexuality, identity, and masculinity. The conversation covers a broad timeline from his challenging upbringing to his current success and future plans.

Will the Oklahoma Sooners defense face a massive shakeup as the NFL targets key coaching talent? This episode breaks down the rumors surrounding Jay Valai and the Buffalo Bills while examining how the Sooners roster is evolving through late transfer portal additions like Fred Hinton.Jay and Coop analyze the recent Board of Regents meetings that secured pay raises for Todd Bates and Miguel Chavis, ensuring stability for the Oklahoma defensive line. The duo also highlights standout performances from Jadyn Ott, Marvin Jones Jr, and Gracen Halton at the Senior Bowl and explores the "Future Freaks" recruiting event. Listen now to discover how Brent Venables is positioning the program for a dominant debut in the SEC.Use promo code UNFAIR on Sleeper and get 100% match up to $100! https://Sleeper.com/promo/UNFAIR. Terms and conditions apply. #SleeperJoin us for Episode 1 of the 2026 Season as Jay & Coop cover the latest in Oklahoma Sooners & SEC Football newsChapters:00:00:08 - Welcome and February 1st outlook 00:06:41 - Jay Valai coaching rumors and Buffalo Bills interest 00:16:35 - Oklahoma coaching contract extensions and salary details 00:24:26 - Transfer portal analysis: OL Fred Hinton joins from Eastern Kentucky 00:46:10 - Senior Bowl standouts and the J.D. Notorious (Javontae Jean-Baptiste/Javian Hester context) 00:55:23 - Recruiting update: Hosting 5-star talent and "Future Freaks" eventLIVE: Oklahoma Coach being POACHED? | New Sooners Transfer Pickup | Sooners on the Road (1)#boomersooner  #Sooners#CollegefootballSo whether you're a Sooners fan or just a college football fan in general, this livestream is for you! Tune in to get the latest news and analysis on the Oklahoma Sooners.You can make your shorts for YouTube like mine here: https://www.opus.pro/?via=unfairsports ====================================

It's This Week in Bourbon for November 7th 2025. A Fiscal Court in Eastern Kentucky will regulate bio-digestion facilities, Shiner Bock is now entering bourbon, and Pursuit Spirits launches founder hour and 4 new single barrels. Show Notes: Old Fourth Distillery + Kitchen opens at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport, bringing Southern dining and locally crafted Old Fourth spirits to Terminal E Rowan County, KY approved a new ordinance to proactively regulate bio-digestion facilities (for distillery waste) to mitigate nuisances near residential areas Molson Coors took a $3.65 billion goodwill charge in Q3, including a $75.3 million write-down on the Blue Run Spirits brand, indicating a significant drop in its valuation Pursuit Spirits is launching "Founder Hour," an exclusive, six-person tasting event featuring five of the brand's rarest and oldest Pursuit Series single-barrel whiskeys (up to 20 years old) Templeton Distillery releases its inaugural, cask-strength Single Barrel Rye, a 95% rye whiskey distilled and bottled entirely at its Iowa facility Jeptha Creed will release its fourth annual Red, White & Blue Batch 4 Bourbon on November 8th, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the veterans' service dog non-profit, Paws of War Adventure Spirits Distilling announces its first allocated release, Summit Series #1, a double-oaked, 12-year-old Kentucky American Whiskey limited to 132 bottles B. H. James Distillers is celebrating its three-year anniversary by releasing its first in-house distilled Kentucky Grit® Bourbon and a new Burton James® Reserve 10-year-old blend Jack Daniel's is making its iconic Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey permanently available in a large 3-liter bottle across the U.S Cedar Ridge Distillery releases its annual Double Barrel Bourbon and limited-edition Double Barrel Rye, both finished in a second, new American oak barrel and bottled at 105 proof Brooklyn Brewery and Four Roses reunite for their 7th annual collaboration, releasing the 2025 edition of Brooklyn Black Ops, a 12% ABV Russian Imperial Stout aged in Small Batch Bourbon barrels K. Spoetzl Brewery & Distillery (Shiner) enters the whiskey market with Shiner Texas Legend Straight Bourbon, a four-grain, 109-proof, barrel-strength expression Old Potrero announces the 2025 release of Christmas Spirit, a highly limited, nine-year-old whiskey distilled from a 2015 Christmas Spiced Ale Heaven Hill Distillery will release a special 9-year-old, 107-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in October 2025 to commemorate its 90th Anniversary Freddie Noe unveils Little Book® The Infinite: Edition II, a 120.8 proof blend integrating 22-year-old, 10-year-old, and 7-year-old bourbons with the original Infinite blend Support this podcast on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices