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The Appalachian Podcast

The Appalachian Podcast

A Podcast dedicated to culture and interest within the Appalachian Region

Recent Episodes

May 14, 2025

Surviving Appalachia with Ed Saunders pt 2

Appalachians once prided themselves on the ability to support an entire family, and neighbors, off of small family farms, so that's what we're focusing on for this show. We welcomed Ed Saunders, who is leading the charge for ...
May 7, 2025

Surviving Appalachia with Ed Saunders pt 1

Appalachians once prided themselves on the ability to support an entire family, and neighbors, off of small family farms, so that's what we're focusing on for this show. We welcomed Ed Saunders, who is leading the charge for the Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo coming to Ferrum at the end…
April 30, 2025

Haw Patch to American Idol with Kam' Ron Smith

This show was one of the best we've recorded in a long time, maybe ever, and we think you'll enjoy it as well, We had recent American Idol contestant, and Franklin County native, Kam'ron Smith up at the cabin where we had a l...
April 23, 2025

A Conversation with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2

We're back with our friend Smokey the Appalachistani. We discussed what's been going on in the region, how local politics affect us, current events in DC, the work in Western North Carolina, and much more. Support the show
April 16, 2025

A Conversation with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1

We're back with our friend Smokey the Appalachistani. We discussed what's been going on in the region, how local politics affect us, current events in DC, the work in Western North Carolina, and much more. Support the show
April 9, 2025

Is Authoritarianism Coming?

On this episode we finished some of our conversation from our pervious show, as welcome Stuart Angel back. We talked about the first 100 Days of presidency, the cultural impact, what we'd like the see in the future, and more....