Podcast Episodes

Hip Hop In W.Va. And Food Deserts In Knoxville, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, hip hop started in New York and took root in places like West Virginia. We explore some of the history of the music and where it …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Encore: Fur Trapping In W.Va. And A Blue Ribbon Winner, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, we visit with West Virginia trappers to learn about the fur trade in the 21st century.

We also meet a county fair champion who kee…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Stickers And The Trouble With Indian Creek, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, we meet a West Virginia artist who designs stickers, t-shirts, patches and pins. She draws on classic Appalachian phrases her fam…

1 year, 11 months ago

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The Appalachian Forager And Crosswinds, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, the woman behind the popular tik tok account “Appalachian Forager” makes jam from wild pawpaws … and jewelry from coyote teeth.

We…

1 year, 11 months ago

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The Grand March And A Year After A Denied Abortion, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

For nearly a century, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival has staged a formal dance. We visit the festival and learn about a manual that’s…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Encore: The Climbing Climate And Paddle Making, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, rock climbers with disabilities have found a home in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge, which offers some pumpy crags.

Climbers have als…

2 years ago

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Filipino Hospitality In Asheville And Famed Thru-Hiker Shares Journey, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, a chef has created a hidden culinary hot spot in Asheville, North Carolina that’s attracting national attention for its eclectic …

2 years ago

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Award Winning Stories From 2023, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

In March, broadcast journalists from Virginia and West Virginia were recognized when the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters met to pres…

2 years ago

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A Tale Of Treenware And A NASCAR Legend, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

This week, a pair of former miners found love shoveling coal and shaped a life making wooden spoons. We learn about treenware.

Also, NASCAR …

2 years ago

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The Herbal Magic Of Violets And A Book Ban In Virginia, Inside Appalachia

Season 21

Spring wildflowers are in bloom, and some of the most common species play an important role in herbal medicine. This week, we learn about so…

2 years, 1 month ago

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