Appalachian Shine Podcast
1) The Quiet Season: Finding Peace in Appalachian Winters
When winter settles into the Appalachian hills, life slows in a way that invites reflection, connection, and quiet peace. In this intimate episode of Appalachian Shine, we travel through small towns a...Show More
2) A Mountain Thanksgiving: The History of Thanksgiving in Rural America
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Appalachian Shine, Cyrus Alderwood explores how the holiday took shape in the hollers and ridges of Central Appalachia. From early frontier gatherings to church...Show More
3) Neighbors Helping Neighbors: One Year After the Storm
One year after Hurricane Helene tore through the heart of Appalachia, the scars on the land remain — but so do the stories of strength, compassion, and neighborly love that rose from the floodwaters. ...Show More
4) Haunted Coal Towns: When the Mine Whispers Back
Deep beneath the Appalachian hills, the coal mines once roared with life — and death. In this Halloween special, Appalachian Shine host J.C. Schweingrouber explores the eerie legends of haunted coal t...Show More
5) Ghosts of Appalachia: Five Haunting Tales from the Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains hold more than just natural beauty — they keep secrets, too. For generations, people have whispered about glowing ghost lights, drummers who never left the battlefield, and s...Show More
6) Chasing Autumn: Top 10 Fall Destinations in Appalachia
Take a road trip through the heart of Appalachia as we explore the Top 10 autumn destinations where fiery mountain ridges, hidden byways, and small-town festivals bring fall to life. From world-famous...Show More
7) Tales From the Mountains
In this episode we talk about some of the tales as told and written by Appalachians following the WEP works project under FDR. Jack Tales, Grandfather Tales and some ghost stories! #appalachia #appala...Show More
8) A History of Southwest Virginia
Long before settlers arrived in our region this land was home to several native tribes. Let's take a look back through time. Our journey will take us back hundreds of years, long before a cabin was ev...Show More
9) Preserving Appalachian Stories
In the 1930's FDR implemented the Works Program Administration (WPA). As a part of that program writers were sent to all parts of Appalachia to collect our stories, our traditions, our histories and f...Show More
10) Her Brother's Dog Tags--A Vietnam Era Story
Peggy Wolfe of Bristol sits down with us to discuss her book "Her Brother's Dog Tags." A heartfelt story that captures that era in American history, the story combines mystery, dealing with grief, hon...Show More