Best West Virginia Public Broadcasting Podcasts (2024)

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Encore: Spooky Tales And Sci-Fi, Inside Appalachia

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Submitted for your approval, we have a selection of spooky tales for Halloween and beyond. We have scary stories read by acclaimed sci-fi and horror authors, tales of the supernatural, and we might know someone who says they’ve seen a ghost. All this and more this week, Inside Appalachia. In This Episode: Mike Allen And “The Button Bin” Molly Born …

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1,041 - Todd Snider, Amy Helm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Randall Bramblett 2:21:46

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This episode was recorded on September 21st, 2024 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includes Todd Snider, Amy Helm, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and Randall Bramblett. https://bit.ly/48tV4vlBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Encore: Spooky Tales And Sci-Fi, Inside Appalachia 53:26

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Submitted for your approval, we have a selection of spooky tales for Halloween and beyond. We have scary stories read by acclaimed sci-fi and horror authors, tales of the supernatural, and we might know someone who says they’ve seen a ghost.By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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1,040 - Madi Diaz, Judith Owen, The Dead Tongues, Swamp Dogg, and Tim Heidecker 2:26:45

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This episode was recorded on September 20th, 2024 at the Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN. The lineup includesMadi Diaz, Judith Owen, The Dead Tongues, Swamp Dogg, and Tim Heidecker. https://bit.ly/3YvWUs7By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler

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Textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains. Now, a new young adult book fills in some of what might have been missed about the Mine Wars. Also, when flooding devastates a community, people can find solace through faith and through song. And we remember songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, who passe…

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The Mine Wars For Young Adults, Faith After A Flood And Remembering Billy Edd Wheeler, Inside Appalachia 53:35

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Textbooks have long left out an important piece of labor history that happened here in the mountains. Now, a new young adult book fills in some of what might have been missed about the Mine Wars. Also, when flooding devastates a community, people can find solace through faith and through song. And we remember songwriter Billy Edd Wheeler, who passe…

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Affrilachian Poet Frank X Walker’s New Collection Explores The Civil War In Kentucky

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Frank X Walker is a Kentucky poet who in 1991 became a founding member of the Affrilachian poets. Walker says the word “Affrilachia” “spoke to the union of Appalachian identity and the region’s African-American culture and history.” Walker has a new book, Load in Nine Times. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams recently spoke with him about it. This …

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1,039 - Joe Pug, Jobi Riccio, Carrie Newcomer, Curtis McMurtry, and The Local Honeys 2:22:56

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This episode was recorded on August 25th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Joe Pug, Jobi Riccio, Carrie Newcomer, Curtis McMurtry, and The Local Honeys. https://bit.ly/4dJSWAqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Frank X. Walker And Flood Stories Past And Present, Inside Appalachia

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This week, Affrilachian poet Frank X. Walker has a new collection of poetry that looks at Black life in Kentucky before, during, and after the Civil War. We also check in with the people affected by flooding in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. A new collection of essays and poems remembers the 2022 flood in Eastern Kentucky witnessed b…

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Frank X. Walker And Flood Stories Past And Present, Inside Appalachia 53:34

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This week, Affrilachian poet Frank X. Walker has a new collection of poetry that looks at Black life in Kentucky before, during, and after the Civil War… We also check in with the people affected by flooding in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. A new collection of essays and poesm remembers the 2022 flood in Eastern Kentucky witnessed b…

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1,038 - Paul Thorn, Raul Midón, Wood Box Heroes, Eden Brent, and Jett Holden 2:22:14

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This episode was recorded on August 18th, 2024 at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center. The lineup includes Paul Thorn, Raul Midón, Wood Box Heroes, Eden Brent, and Jett Holden. https://bit.ly/4dJSWAqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Hurricane Helene Comes To The Mountains, Inside Appalachia 53:30

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Hurricane Helene dumped nearly 30 inches of rain in parts of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Communities are reeling from the devastation. We check-in with Lilly Knoepp at Blue Ridge Public Radio in western North Carolina. Also, a new book illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And White potte…

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Hurricane Helene Comes To The Mountains, Inside Appalachia

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Hurricane Helene dumped nearly 30 inches of rain in parts of western North Carolina and east Tennessee. Communities are reeling from the devastation. We check-in with Lilly Knoepp at Blue Ridge Public Radio in western North Carolina. Also, a new book illustrates the tiny worlds of mountain critters, like a lizard that changes color. And White potte…

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1,037 - Maggie Rose, The Brothers Comatose, Kelsey Waldon, Myron Elkins, and Fantastic Cat 2:23:43

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This episode was recorded on June 23rd, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Maggie Rose, The Brothers Comatose, Kelsey Waldon, Myron Elkins, and Fantastic Cat. https://bit.ly/3zGG3JsBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Encore: Remembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer

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Inside Appalachia remembers Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And, grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Plus, it’s not just you. There are more deer than ever these days. A writer explore…

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ENCORE: Remembering Travis Stimeling And The Age Of Deer, Inside Appalachia 53:30

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Inside Appalachia remembers Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a deep mark on Appalachian culture, and the people who practice and document it. And, grab your dancing shoes and learn about a movement to make square dance calling more inclusive. Plus, it’s not just you. There are more deer than ever these days. A writer explore…

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1,036 - John R. Miller, Cris Jacobs, Lindsay Lou, Jeffrey Martin, and Margo Cilker 2:28:35

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This episode was recorded on June 16th, 2024 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes John R. Miller, Cris Jacobs, Lindsay Lou, Jeffrey Martin, and Margo Cilker. https://bit.ly/3THMOkXBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Black Mountain Poet, Fascinating Fungi And A Unicorn Mug, Inside Appalachia

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This week, a poet talks about his new collection, “If Lost.” He found inspiration for it by walking around in the woods. . Also, now is a great time for mushroom hunters to head to the woods and find all kinds of fascinating fungi – even those not meant to be eaten. And, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go to…

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Black Mountain Poet, Fascinating Fungi And A Unicorn Mug, Inside Appalachia 53:30

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This week… we talk with a poet about his new collection, titled “If Lost.” He found inspiration for it… by walking around in the woods. . Now is a great time for mushroom hunters to head to the woods and find all kinds of fascinating fungi – even those not meant to be eaten. And, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would …

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Hip Hop And Black Lung, Inside Appalachia

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One of America’s greatest contributions to world culture … is hip hop. A new compilation documents what it sounds like across Appalachia. Also people in the region love their local water springs, but in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, they take that dedication to another level. And, congressional Republicans are trying to freeze funding for new mi…

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Hip Hop And Black Lung, Inside Appalachia 53:31

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One of America’s greatest contributions to world culture … is hip hop. A new compilation documents what it sounds like across Appalachia. Also people in the region love their local water springs, but in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, they take that dedication to another level. And, congressional Republicans are trying to freeze funding for new mi…

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Marble Madness And Jon McBride, Inside Appalachia 52:32

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Schoolyard games come and go, but for kids in one community, marbles still rule. Also, this year marks the anniversary of some country music milestones, including the 40th anniversary of Floyd, Virginia’s Friday Night Jamboree. And we remember West Virginia’s first person in space, Jon McBride.By West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Marble Madness And Jon McBride, Inside Appalachia

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Schoolyard games come and go, but for kids in one community, marbles still rule. Also, this year marks the anniversary of some country music milestones, including the 40th anniversary of Floyd, Virginia’s Friday Night Jamboree. And we remember West Virginia’s first person in space, Jon McBride. In This Episode Marble Madness Lives On In Boone Count…

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Encore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia

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In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. Also, four decades ago rice seeds from Laos crossed the ocean to California and made their way to a family…

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Encore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia 55:27

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In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. Also, four decades ago rice seeds from Laos crossed the ocean to California and made their way to a family…

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Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia

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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 magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are att…

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Music In Osage And The Wakefields, Inside Appalachia 53:37

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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 magic alive. Also, after six generations, the struggle to keep a family farm going can be rough. And the Federal program 340B cuts the price of prescription drugs for people who most need them. So, why are att…

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Raymond Thompson, Jr. And Agape Rugs, Inside Appalachia 51:35

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In the 1930s, hundreds of mostly African American workers died digging the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel. A photographer brings their stories to life in a new book. Also, when Jerry Machen began making art from old carpets in Tennessee, his wife Linda wasn’t impressed. And, a new exhibit shares the cultures of Indigenous people who call Appalachia home.…

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Kentucky Artist Behind ‘No Hate In My Holler’ Debuts A Mural Featuring A Town’s Legendary Midwife

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This conversation originally aired in the August 5, 2022 episode of Inside Appalachia. A mural in Pound, Virginia, depicts Nancy Mullins Shores — a longtime midwife who delivered many of the town’s residents in the 20th century. The mural was designed and painted by Lacy Hale, an eastern Kentucky artist known for painting murals across central Appa…

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Kentucky Artist’s New Mural Commemorates Recovery, Hope After Floods

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Lacy Hale’s art is decorating more of Appalachia's landscapes. The eastern Kentucky artist is probably best known for “No Hate in My Holler,” a screenprint she designed in 2017 that has spread across Appalachia on TV shirts, tote bags and billboards. Hale is also painting a growing number of murals adorning mountain communities. One memorialized a …

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Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia

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A few people still farm the way folks did before tractors. We visit with farmers who still rely on real workhorses to get their work done. Also, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the imp…

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Workhorses And The Intimacy Of Spoons, Inside Appalachia 53:30

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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, Kentucky artist Lacy Hale’s “No Hate in My Holler” screenprint may never go out of style. Appalachians are still telling her how much they identify with its message. And a Virginia poet reflects on the importance …

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Encore: Remembering Floods And Recovering From Disaster, Inside Appalachia

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Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always …

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Encore: Remembering Floods And Recovering From Disaster, Inside Appalachia 53:30

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Flooding is a recurring problem across Appalachia. This week, we’re taking stock, and looking back on floods that have devastated parts of West Virginia and Kentucky. We explore some of the reasons for floods, as well as the aftermath and the slow recovery that often follows disaster. It’s not all gloom. Even in our hardest moments, there’s always …

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Temperature Blankets Tell A Story And Deviant Hollers, Inside Appalachia

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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 who make and share their art. Since 2018, there’s been an explosion of LGBT writing about Appalachia. The editor of the new essay collection “Deviant Hollers” tells us about it and more. And there’s an alterna…

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