Podcasts about Smokies

The ice bucket challenge is back? Joey keeps getting humbled by his 11-year-old. You can buy automatic curtain openers to help you wake up in the mornings. Hot Tea: Elon Musk may have MORE than 14 children. George Strait surprised a woman in a fast-food drive thru. A bride was late to her own wedding and got pulled over for going 105mph. As Seen on TikTok- a microbiologist has proved the “5 second rule” to be fake. Joey caught the carwash guy talking trash about his car. Lucky 7 Nancy has finally found the downside to her free cruise that she got for going to a timeshare presentation. We are smashing eggs on Nancy’s head tomorrow and giving away 4 tickets to Dollywood and 4 tickets to a UT Baseball game! We didn’t realize that the Smokies baseball team used to be in Knoxville. Nancy went to a meeting last night and was way overdressed. WE WON AN ACM AWARD!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban Meyer believes Tennessee Football is screwed Recapping our time at Smokies opening day Updating you on UT Basketball transfer and high school recruits

Assistant GM of the Knoxville Smokies (formerly the Tennessee Smokies) joins to talk about the NEW Covenant Health Park as well as the Smokies Home field advantage from this point on. Sam gives headlines (outside of the Nico Stuff) We preview the Vols Baseball Midweek Matchup against Bellarmine (Thomas Crabtree on the bump tonight) Thanks to Smokies Asst. GM Aris Theofanopoulos for Joining! @ArisMTheo You can find the guys here: Sam: @_beard11 on X Bob: @TheHoundBB on X Don't forget to check out @fanrunsports on Instagram! or 'Fanrun TV' on Youtube. Might as well check out our Tik Tok, "Fanrun Radio" Lots of great writing over at www.fanrunradio.com

Send us a textSend us a textIn Episode #52 of Season #4, I will discuss the Whitetail Deer and their use of glandular scents for communication between deer.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode I will discuss the 7 glands of whitetail deer and the glands basic uses.I will discuss a bit about the last 100+ years of Kentucky restoring the whitetail deer to the populations that we see today.This is not a podcast about hunting.  I used to live and breathe hunting but I never go any longer although I greatly miss being in the outdoors as much as I used to go.  I never found anyone who spend the hours in the cold, the rain, the thunderstorms, the below zero temperatures all day because of my sheer love of the deer and the outdoors.I will briefly discuss deer rubs and scrapes, but just briefly today.  I want to come back and do another episode at a later date on these topics._________________________________________________________________________********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   *********One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do._________________________________________________________________________My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback.____________________________________________________________________You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________You can support the people who support the Smoky Mountains, black bears  and wildlife by going to:Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700_________________________________________________________________________The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

Greg Huss details the newly released Double-A Knoxville Smokies roster in the team preview for the 2025 campaign:Rotation: Will Sanders and Sam Armstrong but no Jaxon Wiggins, Erian Rodriguez, Nick Dean, or Drew GrayBullpen: Nick Hull, Frankie Scalzo Jr, Zac Leigh, Mitchell Tyranski, Ben Leeper, and Robert KwiatkowskiInfield: Pedro Ramirez, Haydn McGeary, Hayden Cantrelle, BJ Murray, and Ed HowardOutfield: Felix Stevens, Jaylen Palmer, Jordan Nwogu, and Parker ChaversCatchers: Pablo Aliendo, Ethan Hearn, Casey Opitz

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Brooks and Josh, esteemed members of The Smokies Unforgotten Spirits paranormal group, hailing from the enchanting region of East Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains, steeped in a rich tapestry of legends and lore, serve as an enigmatic backdrop for their thrilling investigations. These intrepid explorers frequently venture into the rugged terrain, fearlessly pursuing evidence of ghostly apparitions and other extraordinary phenomena that defy explanation. Tonight, prepare to be riveted as Brooks and Josh recount a chilling, recent encounter with what they believe to be none other than the legendary Sasquatch—an elusive cryptid whose presence has been whispered about across the globe. With the Smokies emerging as a veritable hotspot for these mysterious beings, this promises to be an electrifying discussion that will leave you questioning the boundaries of the unknown. https://linktr.ee/smokies_unforgotten Freaky Merch! We are super excited to announce that you can now purchase Let's Get Freaky merch! Hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and lots more! Check it out! http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktwIf you have any paranormal or wild experiences to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please get in touch! Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or message us on social media. Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, Youtube, @tcletsgetfreakypodcasthttps://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky

A cool September afternoon on a trail in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Three friends are chatting as they hike. And then… in minutes, one of them disappears. No sound. No clue. Just… gone. Polly Melton's disappearance has left investigators and amateur sleuths searching for answers for over four decades Want more Southern Mysteries?  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 Connect Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries Podcast Instagram: @southernmysteries Email: southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com  Episode Sources National Park Service: Cold Cases, Thelma Pauline "Polly" Melton NamUs: #MP14284, Thelma Pauline Melton Asheville Citizen-Times: Dogs Are Unable to Find Lost Hiker, September 28, 1981 The Knoxville Sentinel News: Search for Hiker Eases: Rangers feel woman no longer in park, October 1, 1981 Winston Salem Journal: Search for hiker continues, October 1, 1981 The Charlotte Observer: Female Hiker, 58, still missing in Smokie, October 1, 1981 Asheville Citizen-Times: Organized Search ends for missing woman, October 6, 1981 The Charlotte Observer: Terror is when a loved one vanishes in the mountains, November 20, 1981 Asheville Times: Disappearance Still A Mystery, December 24, 1981 The Charlotte Observer: Mystery not solved but ending, July 3, 1991 Find A Grave: Pauline “Polly” McAllister Melton 10 News: Appalachian Unsolved: Polly Melton Missing in the Smokies, December 8, 2017 Investigating Agency: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation 615-744-4000 Episode Music Out of the Mines, courtesy of Ross Gentry, Asheville, North Carolina.  

This week's show, after a 1971 Badfinger boogie: brand new The Loft, Tubs, Chime School, Heaven, Tetsuians, True Primitives, Lil' Smokies, and Springhouse reissue; plus Big Star, Davie Allan & the Arrows, Jamaica Playboys, Gene Clark, Gary (U.S.) Bonds...

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Ben Vaugh, known on trail as Ginger Ballz. Ben is a Navy veteran, accomplished thru-hiker, and currently works as a dog musher, a topic Chaunce and Badger had way too much fun diving into. Ginger Ballz takes us through his transition from the military to thru-hiking, why he recommends it to fellow service members, and the parallels between the two. He shares stories from his hikes of the Triple Crown trails, the Hayduke, Superior Hiking Trail, and Long Trail. We also get a deep dive into his current gig managing a dog mushing and guiding company in Colorado, working with Iditarod-winning pups. He breaks down the process of training huskies for guiding, the biggest challenges of mushing, and the unique bond he shares with his dogs. We close out the show with a feature on a man who thru-hiked the AT while legally blind, a debate on whether airplanes have keys, why Zach is no longer allowed to enjoy pho, Chaunce's honey grease, the Triple Crown of abbreviated insults, and more. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Ben “Ginger Ballz” Vaughan Ben's Instagram Ben's Facebook Colorado Dog Sledding Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:12 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:08:05 - Introducing Ben 00:10:00 - Tell us about your Navy experience 00:12:10 - What's it like chasing down pirates? 00:16:06 - Tell us about transitioning between the Navy and thru-hiking 00:19:00 - How did the AT get on your radar? 00:20:38 - Did your military background help you go into the AT with confidence? 00:22:30 - Did you do thru-hiking specific research? 00:24:02 - Did you feel your purpose restored when you started the AT? 00:24:30 - Do you think thru-hikers could succeed in the military? 00:26:20 - Tell us about the Kona Ironman? 00:28:20 - Tell us about the Navy culture in Coronado 00:31:15 - Did you know right away that thru-hiking was for you? 00:34:10 - How did you feel upon finishing the AT? 00:36:00 - What other traits did you get from the Navy that aided you in thru-hiking? 00:39:44 - Tell us about going from the AT to the PCT 00:42:50 - What was it like adjusting to the high snow year on the PCT? 00:48:00 - Can you completely recover from frostbite? 00:50:00 - Did you freak out when you were stuck in a blizzard? 00:51:55 - Was it fun seeing the Sierra in a different season? 00:53:55 - When did you decide to complete the Triple Crown? 00:57:10 - What was the difference in reactions you got on the CDT versus the AT? 00:58:14 - What did your Big 3 look like on the CDT? 01:00:45 - How does a snowy Smokies compare to the snowy Sierras? 01:05:00 - Tell us about hiking the Hayduke 01:09:45 - Tell us about dropping your pack down a canyon 01:12:20 - Tell us about hiking the Superior Hiking Trail 01:15:12 - Tell us about hiking the Long Trail 01:17:00 - How did you end up in Alaska dog mushing? 01:19:30 - What are the dogs like in their off time? 01:22:00 - What does it take to win the Iditarod? 01:23:10 - How do you train the dog to do what it needs to do? 01:24:50 - How can you tell if one of the dogs is getting tired? 01:26:10 - What do the dogs eat? 01:29:15 - Story from the Iditarod 01:31:40 - How does the tour operation work in CO? 01:33:00 - What types of commands do the dogs know? 01:35:10 - Who are your dogs? 01:39:45 - What do you pack for a backcountry dog mushing trip? 01:40:50 - What is your bond like with the dogs? 01:42:00 - How long can the dogs run for? 01:43:40 - Are Huskies all not great off leash? 01:47:05 - Ben is hiring! 01:49:40 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda  Thru-Hiking While Blind: Completing the Appalachian Trail With A Visual Disability by Andrew Neylon The Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2025 by the Editors QOTD: Do airplanes have keys? Thing of the Week Triple Crown of short insults Gross or Not Gross Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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Wayne and Brian discuss the challenges of moderating discussions in Bigfoot Facebook groups, emphasizing the importance of questioning unverified claims. The episode also covers Wayne's recent outdoor activities and plans for guided tours and hikes on his property. The hosts respond to listener feedback on controversial episodes, including interviewing eccentric Bigfoot enthusiasts. Brian shares exclusive, unreleased Sierra Sounds recordings from Ron Morehead and announces a future interview. They conclude by debating ethical concerns about Todd Gatewood's restoration and sale of Patterson-Gimlin film prints.Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our SponsorsVisit Untold Radio AMVisit HIMS.COM 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:05 Clearing the Land for Guided Tours 01:19 Bigfoot Sightings and Experiences 03:14 Seasonal Depression and Writing Challenges 05:52 Family Trip to the Smokies 08:05 Bigfoot Conferences and Events 10:25 Controversial Podcast Episode 23:59 Disclaimers and Controversies 24:41 Wayne's Bigfoot Encounters 27:13 Sierra Sounds Discussion 33:41 Facebook Group Drama 43:55 Todd Gatewood's Controversial Prints 54:38 Concluding Thoughts and Listener EngagementBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-bigfoot-podcast--5960602/support.

Send us a textIn Episode #51 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.This episode #51 will mainly discuss hibernation and specifically if Black Bears are true hibernators or do they hibernate but not fully, or what?We will compare the black bears hibernation to smaller mammals like squirrels and chipmunks.I will discuss how geography and the much colder areas of our continent effect this same species, the American Black Bear._________________________________________________________________________********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   *********One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do._________________________________________________________________________My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Also, be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see your pictures or hear your feedback.____________________________________________________________________You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________You can support the people who support the black bears by going to:Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700_________________________________________________________________________The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

Friday, October 8th, 1976 began like any other for 16-year-old Trenny Gibson, a student at Bearden High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. But when she disappeared during a field trip, the investigation that followed would leave authorities and the community alike, baffled to this day.Support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, with benefits starting at the $3 tier!Follow us on Instagram at offthetrailspodcastFollow us on Facebook at Off the Trails PodcastIf you have your own outdoor misadventure (or adventure) story that you'd like us to include in a listener episode, send it to us at offthetrailspodcast@gmail.com  Please take a moment to rate and review our show, and a big thanks if you already have!  Episode Sources:Canadian Gurl, RAJ Experts, NCES.gov, Hiking in the Smokies, Medium, WATE, YouTube - Missing Enigma, NPS**We do our own research and try our best to cross reference reliable sources to present the most accurate information we can. Please reach out to us if you believe we have mispresented any information during this episode and we will be happy to correct ourselves in a future episode.

Did you know the Great Smoky Mountains are within a day's drive of half the U.S. population? While these misty peaks and ancient forests are a national treasure, they are also fragile. Smoky Mountain Host of NC (Visit Smokies) helps protect this region's natural beauty, with its Visitor Center serving as a welcoming gateway. It connects travelers with historic downtowns, and vibrant arts, fostering connections to preserve the Smokies' charm for generations to come. Join Mici Canales, Communications Director, as we dive into the region's future and how we can protect its irreplaceable landscape. Also on this episode of Speaking of Travel, discover how the The Cherokee Historical Association (CHA) is working tirelessly to protect and share the cultural heritage of the Cherokee people. Learn from Laura Blythe, CHA Program Director, and Lance Culpepper, Operations Director, about exciting future projects, new events, and the vibrant legacy of this remarkable community dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. ᎠᎾᎵᎮᎵᎬ  Tune in! Only on Speaking of Travel! Photo = Laura Blyth (L) Lance Culpepper (C) Mici Canales (R)Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Meet Madeline Blom, affectionately known by her clients as “The Pit Bull of the Smokies.” A top real estate professional, Madeline's grit and work ethic trace back to her childhood in Brentwood, New York. Born to Colombian and Venezuelan immigrants, she mastered English in kindergarten and quickly became her family's go-to translator, learning early on the power of bridging language and culture. Madeline's resilience shines through in her relentless dedication to clients—from first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors—carrying forward the hardworking spirit that shaped her upbringing. Known for her hands-on approach and unwavering commitment to delivering results, Madeline remains passionate about serving her community and leaving a legacy of excellence. https://www.instagram.com/madeline_blom/ https://www.facebook.com/madeline.torresblom

In this bonus episode, Rebecca's husband, Dustin George, shares a message of hope and encouragement for those navigating the highs and lows of the Christmas season. Dustin reflects on the timeless lyrics of one of our favorite Christmas hymns, sharing the story behind it and how it speaks to the deep hopes and fears we carry during the holidays. Whether you're struggling with grief, loss, or unmet expectations this Christmas, Dustin offers wisdom and truth to remind you that God's presence is near, even in the darkest moments. About Before Dawn Dustin George answers these questions and more as he draws insight from scripture and years of experience in teaching and ministry. Anchored in biblical principles and written in a warm, storytelling style, Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life offers continued direction, encouragement, and challenge to anyone navigating difficult seasons of uncertainty, grief, or suffering. Come sit by the firelight, rest for a while, and find renewed endurance for the next step in your journey. You can purchase Before Dawn by clicking here. About Dustin GeorgeDustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee.

Chris and Will travel to Sevierville, Tennessee and visit Wilderness at the Smokies and Shine Girl with Danielle Parton.

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Send us a textIn Episode #50 of Season #4, I will discuss the American Black Bear, Ursus americanus.Your host is Tommy Fowler. I have a biology degree from the University of Kentucky and a high passion for the outdoors.  I am "The Amateur Naturalist".We will talk about:In tonight's episode we will talk about the American Black Bear.I will discuss that there are 16 species of American Black Bear.What do they eat?What eats the black bears?Where do they live?Do they attack and eat and kill humans?Where do they live?A few stories about the black bears._________________________________________________________________________********   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TommyFowler   *********One way that you can support this podcast is to "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee".  Not a real cup of coffee.  Just click on the Buy Me a Cup of Coffee and you can give a small donation to help me get some new equipment or to just stay on the air.  Many thanks in advance if you do._________________________________________________________________________My website:https://theamateurnaturalist.buzzsprout.com/2032491Be sure to visit Facebook and look for my site ... The Amateur NaturalistI would love to hear your ideas, see pictures or hear your feedback.____________________________________________________________________You can help me out by:Please hit “download” on every episodePlease hit Followplease leave me a reviewdownload each of my episodesplease leave a 5-star rating    This helps me grow as a podcaster please tell 1-2 friends or family about this podcast_______________________________________________________________________You can support the people who support the black bears by going to:Friends of the Smokies.          https://friendsofthesmokies.orgAppalachian Bear Rescue.     https://appalachianbearrescue.org________________________________________________________________________** Click here to get $20 off a paid Buzzsprout account to start your own podcast.  It's fun, start today!!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2014700_________________________________________________________________________The short music intro and outro is:"Hickory Hollow" by Dan Lebowitz.  I love this music.  Thank you, Dan.This music is royalty free.

In this episode of The Rooted in Christ Podcast we're sitting down with Dustin George. Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. Buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKL18KSX?ref=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZCAAJJ088SBTCB782DVZ&ref_=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZCAAJJ088SBTCB782DVZ&social_share=cm_sw_r_cso_cp_apin_dp_ZCAAJJ088SBTCB782DVZ&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1#customerReviews Redwood's Links: https://linktr.ee/redwoodchristianministries --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/redwood-christian-ministries/support

Finding the best market for new short-term rental investors has proven more daunting in recent years. Interest rates and insurance premiums are rising, and competition is increasing due to the sheer supply in the short-term market. There was even a rumor of an Airbnb bust, but that may have just been for the hosts thinking Grandma's old house was the perfect short-term rental. We all know the heavy hitters for STR markets: The Smokies, Joshua Tree, Whitefish, etc. These markets also come with heavy price tags that push out most new investors. What if I told you there are still areas that can bring in nearly as much income for half of the start-up costs? Keep reading the article here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/lawton-oklahoma-is-the-best-market-for-short-term-rental-investors Subscribe to the BiggerPockets Channel for the best real estate investing education online! Become a member of the BiggerPockets community of real estate investors - https://www.biggerpockets.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes her husband, Dustin George, to chat about his book titled ⁠⁠⁠⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life⁠⁠⁠⁠. This episode is the fifth episode of a five-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. This episode focuses on Chapter 9 (Perseverance: Keep Sowing, Keep Going)! Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Before Dawn on Amazon⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠CSB Holiday Gift Guide

Send us a textThis week, I'm gearing up for my artist-in-residence experience at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! I'll be spending November immersed in the breathtaking beauty of the Smokies, capturing the landscape through photography, watercolor, and nature journaling. It's going to be a transformative month, and I can't wait to share the journey with you all! Keep an eye out for updates on the podcast and social media for behind-the-scenes looks at my adventure.Wild Wisdom:Start Your Own Nature JournalTake a notebook outside and start small—trace a leaf or sketch what you see. It's all about observing nature and being present in the moment.Take Time to Slow DownStep away from the hustle and spend time in nature. Whether it's your backyard or a local park, let yourself fully absorb the beauty around you.Share Your Nature StoryDocument your experience in a creative way, whether through photography, art, or writing. Sharing these moments can inspire others to connect with nature too.Let's get outside and see what develops!

We spent a week in the Smokies in order to study the Missing 411 cases in person. We have new opinions. Welcome back to The Lore Lodge... https://www.bunkerbranding.com/pages/the-lore-lodge If you are able, please consider donating to any of the listed organizations recommended by Appalachian Voices: https://appvoices.org/helene-relief/ Google Doc compiling resources and orgs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hx_zisRfU65zxNyDvdJkar_k11DIgOj-4X_F13WYPI/edit#heading=h.kfkkt8x805k5 Subscribe on Patreon to support The Lore Lodge for just $1 per month! https://patreon.com/thelorelodge Get our new signature coffee blend at https://tablowroastingco.com/products/the-lore-lodge-mt-pocono-perk Shop our online retail store, find other content, and buy our partners' products at https://linktr.ee/theaidanmattis Discord: https://bit.ly/jointhelodge Shop sustainable products at https://www.gaiaindustrees.com/ using code "LORE" Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCctfIbo24UITlmfJbednOqA/join

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes her husband, Dustin George, to chat about his book titled ⁠⁠⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life⁠⁠⁠. This episode is the fourth episode of a five-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. This episode focuses on Chapter 4 (Dependence: The Call to Meekness)! Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee. ⁠⁠⁠Order Before Dawn on Amazon⁠⁠ Sponsors: ⁠⁠CSB Holiday Gift Guide

Hop aboard the ultimate luxury bus experience with our guest, Jay Lawrence, as we journey from central Florida to the breathtaking Great Smoky Mountains. Picture yourself on a Prevost bus with expansive windows capturing the scenic beauty while Jay transports you to Valdosta, Georgia, for a memorable meal and a delightful stop at Ellis Brothers Pecans. Get ready for some friendly chaos and a surprising ice cream mishap before we continue our journey to the comforts of the Drury Inn in Atlanta. It's all about savoring the joy of unexpected travel pleasures and embracing the laughter along the way.As the adventure continues, immerse yourself in the vibrant world of moonshine tasting at the Old Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Tennessee, where intriguing flavors like butter pecan await. Join us on a spirited exploration of Sevierville's Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and the bustling tourist attractions of Pigeon Forge, reminiscent of Orlando's International Drive. From the captivating "Country Today" show to the entertaining Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud, complete with an aquatic twist, this journey through the Great Smoky Mountains offers endless entertainment. With cultural visits to a Cherokee heritage site and a quirky Moonshine Museum, we wrap up our exciting tour organized by Tours by Nona, leaving you with cherished memories and a deeper appreciation for cultural adventures.

This Episode explores the dark mystery of strange missing persons cases & legends of the Feral Folk of the Smokey Mountains.

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes her husband, Dustin George, to chat about his book titled ⁠⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life⁠⁠. This episode is the third episode of a five-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. This episode focuses on Chapter 2 (Hope: More Than Wishful Thinking)! Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee. ⁠⁠Order Before Dawn on Amazon⁠ Sponsors: ⁠CSB Holiday Gift Guide

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Bex Scott is back for a new season of Pyrex with Bex and in this first episode of the season, she's diving into the rabbit hole of collectible salt and pepper shakers. Her own collection started when she found lots of them in an online estate sale and discovered that her favorites are the kitschy anthropomorphic shakers. Why were so many made? When were they popular and why? Which ones are most valuable now? Bex reveals what she learned in this episode. Salt and pepper shakers were easy to collect because of their size, small, and they were also very affordable. They date back to around 1858 though there is some dispute over the exact person who created them. Strangely, the kitschy eye-catching salt and pepper shakers were one of the few things whose sales didn't dip during the Great Depression. Because they were small and cheap, they were easy to continue producing and still affordable to collect or gift. Bex explores how salt and pepper shaker designs reflected the time periods they were created in, the themes that became most popular, the rarest and most valuable salt and pepper shakers to look for now, and a family who collected 80,000 sets and started a museum just to house them. You don't want to miss this episode. It will make you look twice at salt and pepper shakers when you come across them.Resources discussed in this episode:Lefton Bluebirds salt and pepper shakersExtra long dachshund salt and pepper shakersPink poodle chef salt and pepper shakersHolt Howard pixieware salt and pepper shakers“Would You Like Some Salt and Pepper? How About 80,000 Shakers' Worth?” by Derek Workman, Smithsonian Magazine, January 23, 2012—Contact Rebecca Scott | Pyrex With Bex: Website: PyrexWithBex.comInstagram: @pyrexwithbex—TranscriptBex Scott: [00:00:02] Hey everybody, it's Bex Scott and welcome to the Pyrex with Bex podcast, where, you guessed it, I talk about vintage Pyrex, but also all things vintage housewares. I'll take you on my latest thrifting adventures, talk about reselling, chat with other enthusiasts about their collections, and learn about a bunch of really awesome items from the past. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love listening to podcasts so you don't miss a beat. Hey, everybody, this is Bex Scott and you are listening to the Pyrex with Bex podcast. And on today's episode it's salt and pepper time. We are talking all about salt and pepper shakers. And for me, this is a super fun topic because I have been collecting salt and pepper shakers on and off for the last couple of years. I don't have a huge collection, but they are one of the easiest things I've found to collect and to unfortunately amass in large quantities. Bex Scott: [00:01:04] So my salt and pepper shaker collection started back when I found a bunch of huge lots of them in an online estate sale, and I didn't actually know how many I was buying until I picked them up. And I probably had three moving boxes full of them, and unpacking them and cataloging them and photographing them was a massive endeavor. But one of the most fun things you can do as a collector, as you guys probably know, is unboxing and seeing what's inside, what you've bought from a sale or an online auction, and finding the little nuggets of maybe a really collectible item or something that you really love. Bex Scott: [00:01:53] So most of these salt and pepper shakers that I did buy, I ended up selling online on Facebook Marketplace or on Poshmark and some of them even on Whatnot now. And I've had a few friends on Whatnot who have had full on salt and pepper shaker sales, and it's so fun to watch them go through each of the shakers and to see just how fun they were. My favorite ones, hands down, are the kitschy salt and pepper shakers, and my great grandma had an absolute love of Lefton Bluebird, so I've been lucky enough to inherit some of her bluebirds. I have the salt and pepper shakers. I also have some of the more kitschy anthropomorphic ones. I have little kittens that are sitting on balls of yarn. I have some skunks that are sitting on logs and they're just very fun, cute, and you can store a lot of them in a small place. So this led me down a hole of looking into salt and pepper shakers, their appeal, their history. And I actually learned quite a bit about them. Bex Scott: [00:03:07] So. Salt and pepper shakers were easy for people to collect because of their size, and they were so affordable and they were just really easy to come across as well. They held on to them or passed them down. And you could, before, get a figural set of a dog, a cat, a bird for 5 to $7. Now the prices have gone up a little bit because they are in higher demand. People are reselling them and there are more that are collectible, some more than others. Salt and pepper shakers, they go back to about 1858 and they were created, some believe, by a man named John Mason who also created the Mason jar. So some people kind of refute this and are questioning whether that's actually true. But this is what I've found so far in my research. And before the salt and pepper shaker came to be, people used a bowl of salt called a salt cellar. And I've come across a lot of salt cellars in my collecting days, and a lot of the really cute ones are the little hens on the nest. I didn't actually know the purpose of a salt cellar. I knew that it was called that and you scooped the salt up with a spoon. People often added rice to it to keep the moisture at bay. And then it wasn't until 1911, when the brand Morton Salt Company introduced magnesium carbonate into salt that helped it to not clump, which is why people don't often put rice into their salt shakers now. Bex Scott: [00:05:02] So with these cute little kitschy and fun sets on home and restaurant tables, there was a high demand for the aesthetically appealing styles, and it was important for homemakers to have these on their table to show them off and to just have fun collecting them. So many people purchased them on road trips back in the day. One of the most popular types of salt and pepper shakers was the souvenir shaker that you got on your road trip that may have said the location it was from and where you got it. Now the Great Depression came along and there was no dip in salt shaker sales because it was one of the cheapest items in the kitchen. And during the 1930s and into the 1940s, the salt shakers went from glass and tin containers to the ceramic or plastic figurines. Most were from occupied Japan after a halt in production during the war. And the kitschier the better. So salt and pepper shakers became more cute, more eye-catching, and the number of salt and pepper shakers sold at local five and dimes and the fancier stores was just increasing. So some of the fun ones that you could find were the anthropomorphic fruit, fish, dogs. There's a set called the Extra Long Daschund that is really cute if you want to look up these funny little skinny wiener dog salt and pepper shakers. Bex Scott: [00:06:45] So by the 1970s, these cute figural shakers had completely gone out of style, out of production, and they were replaced by what we now have, which is a more standard boring cylindrical-style salt and pepper shaker. Don't get me wrong, there's some beautiful salt and pepper shakers out there now still, but it's just not the same anymore. And some of the ones that they were replaced by that people still collect are the Tupperware salt and pepper shakers, which were really popular during that time and not so much the conversation starters of all the cute, anthropomorphic, kitschy ones that you used to be able to find. So by the 1990s, people started to realize that the salt and pepper shakers were worth something because of the demand that collectors had made for them. And some of the most popular ones are cute little ones hanging from trees that have little baskets. I just sold a set. It was an adorable little dog that had two hanging baskets on the left and the right that you could remove, and those were the salt and pepper shakers. And the baskets were filled with flowers. Lots of kissing and hugging shakers. I have two little bears that when you put them together, their arms wrap around each other. Lots of Christmas ones. And some of the most sought after are from Lefton, Napco, Holt Howard. Bex Scott: [00:08:18] So a lot of this information that I found from my friend Worthpoint, and in this article that I was reading they went through the most collectible shakers from Lefton, Napco and Holt Howard, which I thought was super interesting because as a collector, I'm always wondering which ones I should be on the lookout for. So if you want to start the hunt, Lefton's most collectible are Bluebirds, Christmas angels, Miss Dainty, which is the girl with the red and white hat, Mr.Tootles the Maltese dog, Miss Priss the Blue Kitten, Thumbelina, The Green Fairy, Kissing Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas birds which are green, the Puppy Pal dogs wearing blue hats, and pink poodle chef, which in brackets they say is beyond expensive. I've actually never seen the pink poodle chef. Bex Scott: [00:09:21] Napco, you have number one, Miss Cutie Pie, two anthropomorphic fruit people, so that would be the artists, musicians, kissing Valentine birds, the bowler and hard hats, devils, flower girls, and long neck animals. And then Holt Howard, you have the Nodder Rock and Roll on springs, merry mice,they are pink and mischievous, Holly Poinsettia girls, winking Santa, Daisydorables, rooster, and pixieware are the most desirable of all the Holt Howard shakers I've seen. Not in person, but on a lot of my favorite collectors Instagrams and some on Facebook Marketplace. The pixieware salt and pepper shakers. They are so cute! Next up we have Enesco. Number one is the Sweet Shop. It says very pricey and rare. Anything anthropomorphic, fruits, vegetables, forks and spoons. I have had some forks and spoons. They're very cute. You can't really hold a lot of salt and pepper in them though, so definitely more for display. Golden Girls, Country Kids, Snappy the Snails, Missy Mouse, Doctor WO Owl, and Jonah and the whale. Bex Scott: [00:10:37] So going into more of the research, I discovered as well that people have local chapters of salt and Pepper shaker clubs. I didn't know that, but it makes sense. There are clubs for Pyrex collectors, Facebook groups and pages, many of which I'm a part of. So it would make sense that these salt and pepper shaker lovers would come together and sell and swap stories about their salt and pepper shakers. So after digging into some of this research about salt and pepper shakers and finding out that there was a salt and pepper shaker museum, I looked into this article by the Smithsonian magazine by Derek Workman, and it goes over this family's 80,000 shakers worth of salt and pepper shakers. So they have 40,000 pairs of shakers. They are called the Ludden family. And they have enough shakers to fill two museums. So it's Andrea, her son Alex, and her daughter, and they are in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with all of their salt and pepper shakers. So andrea said she started completely by chance when she bought a pepper mill at a garage sale in the mid 1980s. I'm sure that most of the collectors out there listening can totally relate to this. You find one item at a garage sale and it takes you down a spiral of collecting. I know that that's how things usually start for me with my addictive collecting personality. That's how my Pyrex started with finding it in my grandparents garage. So Andrea says that she had this pepper mill. It didn't work, so she bought a couple more, and she used to stand them on the window ledge of her kitchen, and her neighbors thought she was building a collection. Bex Scott: [00:12:32] She said nothing could have been further from her mind, but her neighbors started to bring new ones over, and eventually she had 14,000 on shelves all over her house, even in her bedrooms. And her husband Rolf told her that she needed somewhere else to put these or they're going to get divorced. So that's when they decided to create this museum. So you can wander around the museum. It says there's fat chefs, ruby red tomatoes, guardsmen in bearskins, Santas, feet sticking from a chimney, pistols and potatoes, a copy of the salt and pepper shaker cufflinks worn by Lady Diana. That is very cool. And Andrea, she was or is an archeologist by training, and when she moved to the States, she couldn't find work in her field. So she turned her attention to social anthropology, and she studied everyday life since the early years through her growing collection of salt and pepper shakers. And she says here in the article, "there's almost nothing you can imagine that hasn't been copied as a salt and pepper shaker. And many of them reflect the designs, the colors and the preoccupations of the period", which is very true. And when you think about it, when you look at a salt and pepper shaker you don't really think that deeply about it, but a lot of these designs were reflections of what was going on in the time. Bex Scott: [00:13:58] So they go into how, in the article, it was because people could travel more freely, either for work or on vacation, that the souvenir industry came about. And salt and pepper shakers were cheap, easy to carry, and colorful, and they made ideal gifts. So among the earliest producers of salt and pepper shakers were the German fine pottery maker Goebel. They introduced its first three sets in 1925, and today its Hummel shakers, introduced in 1935, are highly collectible. And ironically, it was the Great Depression of the 1930s that gave a major boost to the popularity of salt and pepper shakers as a household item and a collectible item, and ceramic producers worldwide were forced to restrict production and concentrate on lower priced items, and this helped because salt and pepper shakers were small, easy to produce, bright and cheery, and really could be bought for a few cents at most local hardware stores. Soon other ceramic companies got into the act, and Japanese firms had a large share of the market from the late 1920s through the 1930s. As well, from the late 1940s through the 50s, and production halted during World War Two. So the shakers they produced in postwar years labeled 'made in occupied Japan' or simply 'occupied Japan' are extremely rare and highly sought after. In the 1950s and 60s, they began producing shakers made from plastic. Plastic was very fragile, so fewer of these examples exist, making them extremely valuable. Which is another good thing to know because I have seen a lot of the plastic shakers around. Bex Scott: [00:15:49] Sometimes they're not in the greatest shape, but knowing this, that they are more rare and collectible, definitely makes that a bit exciting for me to try and find the plastic ones over some of the other ceramic ones that you can find. So they go into how, at first glance, the museum seems bright and happy, if a bit haphazard. The displays are well thought out and organized, especially considered the many models on display. I can't even begin to imagine how hard it would be to categorize and organize that many salt and pepper shakers. And because you can work by style, age, subject matter, color, Andrea says they try to do it in a way that combines all of the elements at the same time. There are hundreds of themes, and in those themes there will be many colors. But her mom has a way of laying out displays that are highly planned so that the colors within a theme are displayed together. For example, she continues, all the greens, yellows and reds of the vegetables are arranged in vertical rows. You get bright color bands, but all the shakers are on the same theme. It's a lot more complicated than it sounds because there are so many. A large number of the shaker sets are humorous. There's an aspirin salt shaker, a martini glass pepper shaker, and when they're all set up, there's sometimes an opportunity to create a visual joke. Andrea says that you see what looks like models of the southwest US Adobe houses of the style found in New Mexico with cactus and cowboys and Indians but behind them are two UFOs that have crashed and two aliens that glow in the dark. Bex Scott: [00:17:33] It's amazing how many of these shakers tell a tale that isn't obvious to everyone. One of her favorites is a chef holding a cat in one hand and a cleaver in the other. I always thought it was just a fun item, says Andrea, but her mom explained that it was very significant to older people who had been through the Depression and major wars. Food was short, but you still had to eat, so if a cat strayed by, it went into the pot and came out as chicken surprise! Oh my. As they continue the tour, they're absorbed by all the weird and wonderful shakers. Coca Cola cans, Dolly Parton's photo on a souvenir from Dollywood, the Smokies most fun place, Mickey and Minnie in chef tucks and aprons, the Beatles with the cropped hair and collarless jacket of the early days, a turquoise TV with Lucie Arnaz and her neighbor Ethel Mertz on the screen, and a sofa with an I Love Lucy heart shaped cushion, alligators with sunshades from Florida, bullfighters and bulls from Spain, kangaroos from Australia, a bobby and double decker bus from London, before and after versions of Mount Saint Helens made from the actual volcanic ash. Very cool. There are also familiar ones, shakers your grandmother used to have, or you saw when you went on vacation somewhere, or you gave as a gift once. Bex Scott: [00:18:48] "People come back over and over again and think that we are adding to the displays," says Andrea, "but we aren't. It's just that they didn't see them the first time around." The museum doesn't display all the shakers it owns, but it does exhibit a few Aunt Jemima and Uncle Tom shakers, the cook and butler stereotypical characters from the 1950s, knowing some people might be offended by the negative portrayal of African Americans. They are part of the history of salt and pepper shakers. We display them, but we do it discreetly, she says. You can't change history by simply pretending it didn't happen or ignore it. So that article, if you want to read more in-depth, Smithsonian Magazine, 'Would You Like Some Salt and Pepper? How About 80,000 Shakers Worth?' by Derek Workman. And diving into the world of salt and pepper shakers has definitely been a fun one. I would love to know your favorite salt and pepper shakers, how many you might have in your collection, where you find most of them. It is a super fun topic, and if you do want to find salt and pepper shakers out there, I would highly suggest looking at Facebook Marketplace. A lot of the Canadian sellers that I know, including myself, we sell them on Whatnot, so find us there and also on eBay. Bex Scott: [00:20:11] They can get a little bit pricey, but I really find that the thrill is in the hunt. So check out garage sales. Even ask your family members. I'm sure your grandparents, your parents might even have some stuffed in their china cabinets that they're not using. It's just fun to see how many were produced, how many different kinds are out there, and just to see the evolution of them over time. And if you are buying them to resell them, it is really important to look for damage on them. They, I've found, are one of the easiest things to chip and to break, even the smallest little bump. They chip quite easily, especially if you have, like the little Lefton bird shakers, looking on the ears of animals and the beaks. And just anywhere where there's a corner that they may have been hit against something, just keep an eye out. But if it's for your own personal collection, then it's a lot easier just to pick them up in any condition that they are. So I'd love to connect. You can find me on Instagram @PyrexWithBex. You can find me on Whatnot. Selling weekly on Fridays at usually around 2 p.m. Mountain Standard, and my username on Whatnot is Pyrex with Bex. I sell a variety of vintage items, including Pyrex, of course, but a lot of smaller items and jewelry as well. So I hope you enjoyed this episode of salt and pepper shakers. And when you're sitting down at dinner tonight, you might think of the shakers on your table in a different light. 

In this episode, host Rebecca George welcomes her husband, Dustin George, to chat about his book titled ⁠Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life⁠. This episode is the second episode of a five-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee. ⁠Order Before Dawn on Amazon Sponsors: CSB Holiday Gift Guide

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In this special episode, host Rebecca George introduces her husband, Dustin George, who is releasing a book titled Before Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life. This episode kicks off a five-part series where Dustin will discuss themes of his book, focusing on hope, dependence, and perseverance. Dustin C. George is a lead pastor, a writer, and a conference speaker. He has served for nearly two decades in various pastoral positions across all age ranges. Before entering full time church ministry, Dustin taught high school English for ten years. In his free time, Dustin can usually be found fly-fishing in the Smokies, expanding his skills as a craftsman, or enjoying his next adventure. He and his wife, Rebecca George, live in East Tennessee. Order Before Dawn on Amazon

We're going to talk about the Great Smoky Mountains today, with Don Robinson sharing his love of the park, and his recent induction into the 900 Miler Club, having hiked all the trails in the Smokies. It's a pretty exclusive club, with fewer than a thousand members, yet the logistics required to get this done would fry my brain! Don has provided me with links to the two books he suggests, should you wish to follow in his footsteps. Day Hiker's Guide to All the Trails in The Smoky Mountains and Hiking Trails of the Smokies. You can learn more about the Smokies and the club, by visiting their website at Smoky Mountains Hiking Club - 900 Miler Club After Don, we had a second visit from the lovely Sally Brooks, who has produced the book about her own thru-hike two decades ago. Sally is a stand-up comedian, laughs easily, and is sure to have included her humor in the book. It is called “Going to Maine.” You can find it on her website at www.sallychaffinbrooks.com, or on Amazon at Going to Maine: All the Ways to Fall on the Appalachian Trail. Here she is with her friend Erin, on Katahdin 20 years ago, and this year. Our new book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. I used my recent hike in the UK on the South West Coast Path to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751, or by Zelle, to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

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In this Art and War Video Special, B.R and Phil the Camera Guy head to Sweetwater, Tennessee, for Noddy After Dark, a standout event proliferating night vision, full-auto, and suppressor culture in Appalachia. B.R connects with Opie, the main organizer, to uncover the history and purpose behind this gathering, and its role in maintaining Eastern Tennessee and surrounding Appalachia's bold spirit of freedom. The discussion expands with DJ from CTHR LLC, focusing on SOT demo rifle setups and NVG equipment. The episode also features Kerry Slone of Stilletos and Shotguns and We The Female, discussing training women in firearm use, her transition from the Pacific Northwest back to the South, and her experience with post Jan 6th door knocks from the FBI. Tune in to capture the vibe of Noddy After Dark, and don't miss this year's event on October 25-26th, 2024, in Sweetwater, TN! https://www.noddyafterdark.com/ Check out our guests at: https://www.instagram.com/noddy_after_dark/ https://www.noddyafterdark.com/ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/CTHR.LLC/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.cthrllc.com/⁠ Kerry Slone - We The Female: https://linktr.ee/stilettosandshotguns Check out our Patreon here to support what we do and get insider perks! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠                              ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CBRNArt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors:   Two Grunts Inc. - Quality *Ä*Ř* Manufacturer: Use code: CBRN for $50 off your order! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twogruntsinc.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Attorneys for Freedom - Attorneys on Retainer Program, sign up via this link to support the show:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://attorneysonretainer.us/artandwar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠         ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Use code: ARTANDWAR10 for $10 off an SMU Belt at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AWSin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our link tree for the rest of our stuff!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow the lads on IG:     ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nathan / Main Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/cbrnart/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B.R: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/br.the.anarch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lucas: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/heartl1ne/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This week on eTown, we're headed back in time to 2020 to feature a tough-to-pin-down bluegrass-influenced band The Lil Smokies as well as English singer-songwriter Jack Broadbent. Nick also has a chat with a young indigenous climate activist Xiye Bastida.    That's all this week on eTown!    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!

In our latest episode, we dive deep into the dystopian world of the movie "Uglies," a film adaptation of Scott Westerfeld's 2005 novel. This thought-provoking movie presents a future society obsessed with artificial beauty, where everyone undergoes plastic surgery to become the "perfect" version of themselves by the age of 16. Join us as we dissect the layers of symbolism in the movie, uncovering its unsettling reflections on our own society's vanity, mind control, and the quest for truth. From the societal pressure to conform to beauty standards to the dangers of transhumanism, this episode is packed with insights and revelations.Don't miss this engaging discussion! Click here to listen now and join the conversation.

In this episode, I'm absolutely delighted to have a chat with the phenomenal Amy Morehead—a powerhouse mom of three, dedicated wife, skilled nurse practitioner, and savvy real estate investor! Amy's real estate journey kicked off with a deeply personal mission: to support her family while caring for her mother with dementia. What started as a humble rental property in the Smokies has blossomed into a booming business, reshaping her life in the most unexpected ways. Amy opens up about how she conquered imposter syndrome by embracing guidance from mentors and coaches, empowering her to overcome self-doubt and unlock her true potential. Whether you're at the beginning of your Airbnb adventure or aiming to elevate your short-term rental game, Amy's story is brimming with invaluable wisdom and motivation to propel you forward. But Amy's impact doesn't end there! She's now channeling her experiences into a new role as a dementia caregiver coach, committed to guiding others through the challenging journey she once faced. This episode is a treasure trove of heart, perseverance, and actionable advice that will inspire you to tackle any hurdle—be it in real estate, caregiving, or life itself. Don't miss this deeply inspiring conversation! HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [02:04] A short introduction about our guest Amy Morehead [02:57] How Amy got started in the world of real estate investing out of necessity while caring for her mother [06:45] Bridging the learning gap from property management to self-managing short-term rentals [10:27] How learning about real estate investing became a therapeutic escape and fueled her personal growth [12:15] Amy's transition into self-managing and how she used her newfound knowledge of creative financing to buy a lake house [15:14] Amy's shares her journey in rehabbing the lake house while balancing family life [18:35] Amy shares her experience with designing and decorating the lake house property [20:26] The importance of personal development and education in overcoming self-doubt, gaining confidence, and effectively pursuing goals [26:43] Amy's real estate portfolio and her expansion plan [29:38] Amy's insights and how technology transforms property management for multiple properties [32:48] The significance of building a reliable team for property management when scaling up to multiple properties [36:20] Amy's plan on a new venture into becoming a dementia caregiver coach and consultant [43:07] The lightning round Golden Nuggets: “You really have to go to great leaders and coaches and mentors to teach you this specific knowledge to be successful, you can't do this on your own. You need to learn from other people's mistakes, other people's successes.” “If you are investing in one thing, investing in yourself and trusting yourself, I think, is the most impactful investment that anyone can make, real estate or not real estate.” “Train your brain to become who you need to be.” “Everything is figure-outable.” Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Let's Connect! Website: mapleleafpromise.com dementiahero.com

Dave Homyak has been investing for the past 6 years, which replaced his engineer's income within 11 months of his first investment property purchase. He owns a boutique virtual assistant placement company, partnered on a development in the Smokies, and owns several short term rental cabins. His "always working on growth" mindset & natural student-like enthusiasm for embracing new and exciting opportunities has allowed him to expand his entrepreneurial portfolio beyond real estate, with a creative and value-driven idea for connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with the remote workers who can make their lives easier. His extensive process ensures remote workers are hired & trained with the least amount of stress. Dave is also offering a gift to you, our subscribers! He is offering an Innermetrix Advanced Insights Assessment, which outlines your unique strengths, what motivates you, the best way to optimize your performance, communicate with you and how you view both the world as well as yourselves.  It usually costs $295 but for our subscribers, he will offer it as a gift! This is one of the powerful tools they use to screen employees, so they make the perfect match for the job and the culture of the company. (for Apple Podcast listeners, please click on the Episode Website link below to access the following links) Click on the link to access this free gift -  https://referral.therockstarvas.com/jordan-moorheadau/freegift For more on Dave: davehomyak.com smokymountaincabinrealty.com therockstarvas.com The Moorhead Team is excited to bring you information about investing in real estate in the Central Texas area! More information can be found at our website at www.themoorheadteam.com and our YouTube page The Moorhead Team.  We also have meetups every month for investors of all skill levels & anyone interested in learning more about real estate investing - click here for more info. We're always aiming to bring you great free content about investing in real estate in Austin, TX! Instagram: @themoorheadteam  Make sure to sign up for our email list for off market properties and market updates!

Topics on today's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Cam Smith's hot performance to start off his pro career and if we see him finish the season in TennesseeJames Triantos crazy stolen base numbers and what it means for his long-term projectionPredictions for the Arizona Fall League including Moises Ballesteros, Ben Cowles, Brody McCullough, and Luis RujanoHow the hot Smokies got into the playoffs

Kenny welcomes former student Jade, a physician from Southern California, who shares her journey of transitioning from long-term to short-term rentals. Jade discusses the challenges she faced, including recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, navigating a competitive market for her first two cabins in the Smokies, and her strategic move to Asheville, North Carolina. Jade emphasizes the importance of education, using data to drive investment decisions, and developing a strong market analysis process. Her story illustrates how meticulous planning and the right guidance can transform an investment portfolio and achieve financial freedom. Connect with Kenny on LinkedIn! Follow Kenny on IG

I sit down with Tim Dills, a seasoned researcher from Macon County in Western North Carolina, who shares his exhilarating experiences with Bigfoot since 2008. Hear about Tim's initial prank that led to genuine encounters, the eerie sounds, and the intense moment of seeing a Bigfoot tracking a deer. Dive into the high-tech methods used by Tim's team, including trail cams, GoPros, and thermal imaging, to capture compelling evidence. Discover Tim's hair samples currently under study at NC State University, and the mysterious glowing light sighting that adds an extra layer of intrigue. This episode promises heart-pounding tales and advanced research tactics that will leave you questioning what's hidden in the forests of Western North Carolina.Share your Bigfoot encounter with me here: bigfootsociety@gmail.comWant to call in and leave a voicemail of your encounters for the podcast - Check this out here - https://www.speakpipe.com/bigfootsociety(Use multiple voice mails if needed!)

In this episode of Tribe Builders, host Tanya Rooney sits down with Blake Dailey, a recently retired Air Force member who worked hard making his side hustle into a full time business before seperating from the military. They delve into the significance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals, including the military investing community, entrepreneurship circles, and his new boutique hotel mastermind. Blake discusses the value of shared experiences, mentorship, and the power of accountability in achieving success. He also opens up about managing self-limiting beliefs, staying focused amidst chaos, and the importance of prioritization in different life seasons. Tune in to learn about Blake's strategies for problem-solving, the benefits of paying for quality connections, and his plans for the upcoming Boutique Hotel Con at his motel next month in the Smokies!   https://www.tanyarooney.com/ Follow Tanya on Social: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tanyarooneymn/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TanyaRooney28 TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanya_rooney   Connect with Blake on Instagram, youtube and his website:  Instagram: @blakejdailey YouTube: @blakedailey Website: blakedailey.com Tickets to Boutique Hotel Con are still on sale for September 13-15, 2024  www.boutiquehotelcon.com  

The Double-A Tennessee Smokies are playing their last season in Kodak, Tennessee, before returning to their original home of Knoxville next season. A new ballpark will bring an updated brand, but it won't stray far from their existing identity, which plays off their parent club, the Chicago Cubs. Guests include: Chris Allen, Boyd Sports LLC, Tennessee Smokies Dan Simon, Studio Simon: www.studiosimon.net, Insta @studio_simon Rob Barrett, Tennessee State Parks, tnstateparks.com Find the Baseball By Design podcast online: Twitter @Count2Baseball Instagram @baseballbydesign linktr.ee/BaseballByDesign Baseball By Design is a member of the Curved Brim Media Network.    

Join John and Kailey this week for an exciting episode featuring Opie in the Smokies! Dive into thrilling discussions about Noddy After Dark, hunting across the United States, training, and going to the range!   Learn more about Opie in the Smokies: https://www.opieinthesmokies.com/  The post State of The Second 48 – The Ultimate Battle for our Rights (ft. Opie in the Smokies) appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.

Join John and Kailey this week for an exciting episode featuring Opie in the Smokies! Dive into thrilling discussions about Noddy After Dark, hunting across the United States, training, and going to the range!Learn more about Opie in the Smokies: https://www.opieinthesmokies.com

In this episode of Southeastern Fly, we dive into the rich fishing landscape of Western North Carolina with Nathan Faggard and Blayney Del Priore, owners of Ashe Anglers. Join us as we explore the journey of these young guides, their favorite fishing spots, and the diverse species they target. From wild trout in the high elevations to smallmouth bass in the New River, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anglers of all levels.Key Highlights:Starting a Guiding Business: Nathan and Blayney share their journey from passionate anglers to business owners, highlighting the challenges and joys of guiding in Western North Carolina.Fishing Opportunities: Discover the variety of fishing environments in the region, including tailwaters, the Smokies, and Cherokee, and learn about the diverse species available, from trout to smallmouth bass.Personal Fly Fishing Histories: Hear how Nathan and Blayney fell in love with fly fishing, their early experiences, and how they rekindled their passion over the years.Wild Trout Fishing: Gain insights into the unique challenges and rewards of targeting wild trout in Western North Carolina, including tips on finding fish and understanding local ecosystems.Stocked vs. Wild Trout: Learn about the differences between fishing for stocked and wild trout, including strategies for each and the gear you'll need.Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Explore the thrill of smallmouth bass fishing in the New River, including the best times of year, effective techniques, and gear recommendations.Fishing Techniques and Gear: Nathan and Blayney share their favorite rod setups, flies, and gear for different fishing scenarios, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and understanding local conditions.The Ones That Got Away: Hear memorable fishing stories from Nathan and Blayney, reflecting on the big catches that slipped away and the lessons learned from those experiences.Local Recommendations: Get tips on the best places to eat and drink in Western North Carolina, including local breweries and must-visit restaurants in Boone and West Jefferson.Tune in to this episode of Southeastern Fly and get inspired to explore the beautiful fishing opportunities in Western North Carolina with the expert guidance of Ashe Anglers. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started, Nathan and Blayney's insights and stories will help you make the most of your next fishing adventure.Listen to the episode and happy fishing!Produced by NOVA Media

Tonight, we'll read a section from “At Home In the Smokies”, a History Handbook for Great Smoky Mountains National Park produced by the National Park Service and written by Wilma Dykeman and James Stokely. The Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, are renowned for their breathtaking beauty and rich history. Straddling the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, they boast the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in the United States. This majestic area draws millions of visitors each year with its ancient mountains, diverse ecosystems, and vibrant display of wildflowers, which bloom year-round. The Smokies are named for the natural fog that often hangs over the range, appearing as large smoke plumes from a distance. This mist is caused by vegetation exhaling volatile organic compounds, a phenomenon that adds to the mystical quality of the landscape. For tonight's selection we'll be reading the section titled “Birth of a Park” — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices