Inside Appalachia Podcast
1) Encore: A Mine War Graphic Novel, Storytellers And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia
This week, we speak with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. The labor struggle culminated in the largest armed uprising since the Civil War. Also, professional story...Show More
2) Maximumrocknroll, Yama And Clifftop, Inside Appalachia
This week, a Tennessee DJ takes us on a tour of Appalachian punk and metal. Also, Appalachian culture is enriched by its immigrants. We explore the fusion of West Virginia and Japan.Ā And Appalachia...Show More
3) Sheila McEntee, Ancient Kilns And Amythyst Kiah, Inside Appalachia
In troubled times, the outdoors can offer peace. We talk with a West Virginia writer about her new collection of essays.Ā Also, modern technology makes firing pottery a lot easier, but some potters i...Show More
4) The Appalachian Comics Project, Inside Appalachia
This week ā after a disaster, can comics help set the record straight? We talk with the founder of the Appalachian Comics Project. Also, in Western North Carolina, a new generation of Cherokee potter...Show More
5) Encore: Looking Back At 2020, Inside Appalachia
During a pandemic, where do you give birth? Also, weāll have the story of a family that cultivated an heirloom tomato in West Virginia. It took a lot of work.Ā And, a musical tradition brought peopl...Show More
6) Ella Hanshaw, Wild Clay And The Homewrecker, Inside Appalachia
This week, the music of West Virginia songwriter Ella Hanshaw. Her music is getting rediscovered thanks to her grandchildren.Ā Also, a pair of potters in western North Carolina forego commercial clay...Show More
7) Pictures From Alleghania And Remembering Travis Stimeling
This week, an international photographer turns his lens toward home.Ā Also, after Hurricane Helene, whitewater rafting guides are adapting to diminished business and changed rivers. And, we remember...Show More
8) Dinosaur Kingdom, Roadside Weeds And The Bus On The Rock, Inside Appalachia
This week, dinos fight Civil War soldiers at a theme park throwback ā Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge, Virginia.Ā Also, one personās roadside weed is anotherās āgoldenā treasure. So says a Nort...Show More
9) Mental Health Crisis Response And Mountain Valley Pipeline, Inside Appalachia
People with mental health challenges or substance use disorder often end up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another path. Also, one year after the Mountain Valley Pipeline went into service,...Show More
10) Dungeons & Dragons And Remembering Jean Horner, Inside Appalachia
For 15 years, a Virginia library has been hosting a weekly Dungeons & Dragons game night for teens. It can get a little wacky. We also remember renowned Tennessee luthier, Jean Horner. Whose fiddles ...Show More