Podcast Episodes

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 …

2 years, 1 month ago

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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…

2 years, 1 month ago

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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…

2 years, 1 month ago

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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 …

2 years, 1 month ago

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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 …

2 years, 2 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…

2 years, 2 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…

2 years, 2 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…

2 years, 2 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…

2 years, 3 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, 3 months ago

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