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Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
During the Great Depression, the river town of Osage, West Virginia was a raucous, little place. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the…
1 year, 8 months ago
Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life i…
1 year, 8 months ago
Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors — with horses. We visit with farmers who still rely on a real workhorse.
Also, Kent…
1 year, 9 months ago
Encore: Remembering Floods And Recovering From Disaster, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of W…
1 year, 9 months ago
Temperature Blankets Tell A Story And Deviant Hollers, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
A good blanket will keep you warm — but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one. This week, we talk to crocheters…
1 year, 9 months ago
Pierogies, Flat Five Studio And Bigfoot, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
This week, members of a Ukrainian Catholic church in Wheeling, West Virginia, make pierogies every week. They’re popular with the community,…
1 year, 9 months ago
Natural Dyes And A "Wishtree" Controversy, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
This week, one person’s roadside weed is another’s “golden” treasure. So says a North Carolina fiber artist.
We also talk with a children's …
1 year, 10 months ago
Handmade Fly Fishing Rods And The World's Largest Tea Pot, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
This week, we visit with a West Virginia man who shows his love for fishing by building exquisite, handmade fly rods. It’s a long process, b…
1 year, 10 months ago
Roadside Attractions, Pepperoni Rolls And A Bus On A Rock, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
This week, dinos fight Civil War soldiers at a theme park throwback — Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Virginia.
Also, if you’re hungr…
1 year, 10 months ago
The Healing Power Of Old-Time Music And A History Of Meth, Inside Appalachia
Season 21
This week, old-time music jams aren’t just fun, they’re good for your mental health.
Also, the opioid epidemic has changed how we talk about …
1 year, 10 months ago