I migliori Appalachian Literature podcast (2024)

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"Philadelphia: A Narrative History" with Paul Kahan 51:57

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Philadelphia is famous for its colonial and revolutionary buildings and artifacts, but Philadelphia existed long before the Liberty Bell was first rung, and its history extends well beyond the American Revolution.This book presents a comprehensive portrait of the city, from the region's original Lenape inhabitants to the myriad of residents in the …

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Places and Spaces: Edgar Allen Poe's Baltimore Home and a Reading of "The Raven" 13:27

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What did you think of this episode? In this "Places and Spaces" episode, we'll mark the October anniversary of Edgar Allen Poe's mysterious death with a visit to Poe's house in Baltimore and the cemetery where he is buried. Then, listen to a haunting reading of "The Raven" (with audio by Brock Davidson.) Special thanks to Brock Davidson for lending…

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Grave Matters: Appalachian Death Lore, Burial, and Mourning Rituals 22:33

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What did you think of this episode? In this chilling episode (just in time for spooky week), SWVA Museum Education Specialist Burke Greear joins me to talk about pre-funeral industry Appalachian customs and superstitions surrounding premonitions, death and burial. We'll explore the roots of terms like "death watch," "sitting up with the dead," "pal…

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Appalachian Reckoning, Hillbillies, and Accents with Anthony Harkins and Meredith McCarroll 41:31

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What did you think of this episode? The co-editors of Appalachian Reckoning: a Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy and the author of Hillbilly: a Cultural History of an American Icon join me to talk about the region's literary response to J.D. Vance's book, the layered meanings of "hillbilly," and why reclaiming accent matters to so many of us. We'l…

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Appalshop: 55 Years of Telling Appalachia's Stories 35:26

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What did you think of this episode? Appalshop was founded in eastern Kentucky in 1969, providing "space for Appalachians to tell their own stories in their own words." Its founding followed the War on Poverty, when Appalachia was put on display for the rest of the world in a way that cemented stereotypical thinking about the region. Since then, it …

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Ep. 33 | Poetry Corner: Emilie Menzel 28:14

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Emilie Menzel. Books Mentioned The Girl Who Became a Rabbit by Emilie Menzel The Book of Frank by Caconrad Sea & Fog by Etel Adnan Whatsaid Serif by Nathaniel Mackey Grief Is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter Guest Info Emilie Menzel: Instagram | Web…

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Adriana Trigiani: a Bestselling Author on Books, Movies, Podcasting, and Place 25:56

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What did you think of this episode? Adri and I sit down at the Library of Virginia to catch up and talk about writing, The Origin Project, her podcast (You Are What You Read), and ten years since the release of her hometown movie Big Stone Gap. Beloved by millions of readers around the world for her “dazzling” novels, (USA Today) Adriana Trigiani i…

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Finding Glimmers with Poet Jane Hicks and Music by Tiffany Williams 29:33

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What did you think of this episode? Poet Jane Hicks is the author of three award-winning poetry collections: Blood and Bone Remember, Driving with the Dead, and recently, The Safety of Small Things (University Press of Kentucky/Fireside Imprint). She also wrote the essay "A Matter of Perception" for Talking Appalachian (the book.) In our conversati…

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Ep. 32 | Debut Authors 1:16:45

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In today’s episode, host Kendra Winchester talks to debut authors Monic Ductan and Laura Leigh Morris. Things Mentioned Debutiful Books Mentioned Daughters of Muscadine by Monic Ductan The Stone Catchers by Laura Leigh Morris Mama Said by Kristen Gentry Deep Ruts by Julie Rae Powers The Sound of Holding Your Breath by Natalie Sypolt Horsepower by J…

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"Hillbilly" and an Interview with Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Ashley York 41:54

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What did you think of this episode? In this episode, I explore the word "hillbilly" with native Kentuckian and documentary filmmaker Ashley York, who co-directed the award-winning film by the same name in 2018. I talk about the history of the word first, and then Ashley and I discuss what it was like to return to central Appalachia to interview fam…

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The Meaning of "Redneck" and Its Role in the U.S. Labor Movement 24:38

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What did you think of this episode? Redneck. Hillbilly. White Trash. These are some of the class-based words used to describe people of Appalachia. But did you know that redneck, in particular, has a very special meaning associated with red bandanas worn in solidarity by striking coal miners? Included is an excerpted interview from 1974 with coal m…

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Ep. 31 | Debutiful 37:10

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In the special episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester is joined by Adam Vitcavage, the founder of Debutiful. Books Mentioned Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg Daughters of Muscadine by Monic Ductan Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H Temple Folk by Aaliyah Bilal Good Women by Halle Hill Mouth by Puloma Ghosh There is a Rio Grande in Heaven by Ruben R…

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Appalachia's Scottish Roots and the Dialect Influences of Scots Gaelic 46:15

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What did you think of this episode? Musician and storyteller Jack Beck, a native of Dunfermline, Scotland, joins me in this episode to talk about his homeland's cultural connection to the Appalachian region. He'll tell us about: how Scots-English came to be part of the Appalachian dialect (in our surnames, occupational names, and place names, for e…

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Ep. 30 | Read Appalachia Turns 4! 1:24:52

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It’s Read Appalahia’s fourth birthday! In today’s episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to authors Mesha Maren and Taylor Brown. Books Mentioned Shae by Mesha Maren Rednecks by Taylor Brown The MANIAC by Benjamín Labatut You Are the Snake by Juliet Escoria Fight Like Hell: the Untold Story of American Labor by Kim Kelly The Hammer: Power,…

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A Conversation with Barbara Kingsolver Part II 1:03:08

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What did you think of this episode? In this continuation of the Barbara Kingsolver episodes, the eastern Kentucky native gives her last talk on her novel, Demon Copperhead on the campus of The University of Virginia's College at Wise, following our discussion in Part I. She reads from the opening scene of the novel; talks about the places that insp…

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A Conversation with Pulitzer Winning Author of Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver (Part 1) 45:01

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What did you think of this episode? In this first of two episodes with the author of Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver says she is "bringing Demon home" in her last talk about the novel. She discusses her love of her Appalachian language, how the novel began at the desk of Charles Dickens, and her research into foster care, football, and addicti…

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Mountain Lake Lodge in Southwest Virginia: History, Mystery, and Hollywood 23:58

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What did you think of this episode? Join us as we spend a weekend at beautiful Mountain Lake Lodge in this Appalachian Places and Spaces episode. Hear about the history of the lodge, dating back to the 1700's, and why the property was once known as "Salt Pond." We'll fast forward to the 1980's to find out how directors of the classic Dirty Dancing …

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The Origin of "Dog Days" and Its Folklore, and the Southern Appalachian City of Knoxville 32:01

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What did you think of this episode? Dog Days has begun, and I'm exploring the origins of this 16th century phrase. Did you know the season from July 3rd to August 11 coincides with Sirius, or Canis Major (in the shape of a dog) of the Orion Constellation? Joining me in this episode is Shallon Payne of The Appalachian Homestead, whose family-for gen…

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"Voices from Gettysburg" with Allen Guelzo 57:51

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Gathering a treasure trove of powerful, rare, and haunting original documents, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian Allen C. Guelzo presents a uniquely readable and intimate oral history of the Civil War's turning point. We hear from a Union staff officer, a Confederate amputee, artilleryman, a sympathetic Northern woman, a…

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The Tradition of Prayer Cloths, and the Only Town in Appalachia That's Named "Appalachia" 10:17

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What did you think of this episode? Prayer cloths are symbols of a deep and widespread faith that has been in Appalachia since its settlement. From simple squares to quilts to shawls, prayers are embedded in the fibers, along with a promise that faith has healing power. Learn about the practice of prayer cloths, the verses that may inspire them, an…

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Ep. 29 | Poetry Corner: Amy M. Alvarez 20:36

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Amy M. Alvarez. Books Mentioned Makeshift Altar by Amy M. Alvarez Blue on a Blue Palette by Lynne Thompson Becoming AppalAsian by Lisa Kwong Incendiary Art by Patricia Smith Mothman Apologia Volume 116 by Robert Wood Lynn Guest Info Amy M. Alvarez’s work…

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The word "Holler," Lightning Bug or Firefly, and Spellcheck by Anne Shelby 19:17

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What did you think of this episode? Those of us who grew up in a "holler" know that they can be deep, dark valleys or winding roads between hills. But did you know holler also refers to yodeling, calling, yelling? And if you've never heard "holler down a rainbarrel" you might be surprised to learn what it means. We'll also explore the Americanism "…

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The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia 25:14

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What did you think of this episode? We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untru…

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Ep. 28 | Pride Month — Again! 1:28:21

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In today’s episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to authors Natalie Naudus and Jonathan Corcoran. Books Mentioned Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus No Son of Mine by Jonathan Corcoran The Prettiest Star by Carter Sickels Another Appalachia by Neema Avashia Shae by Mesha Maren Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips Black Tickets by Jayne Ann…

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"Pennsylvania Government and Politics" with Thomas Baldino and Paula Duda Holoviak 57:18

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This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Keystone State's formal and informal political institutions and players, past and present, and elucidates the place each holds in governing the commonwealth today. Covering a period of more than three hundred years, this volume presents a clear and succinct overview of the commonwealth's politic…

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Ep. 27 | Poetry Corner: Dorian Hairston 21:40

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Dorian Hairston. Books Mentioned Pretend the Ball Is Named Jim Crow: The Story of Josh Gibson by Dorian Hairston Love Child's Hotbed of Occasional Poetry: Poems & Artifacts by Nikki Finney Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson The Big Sm…

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"Work, Fight, Or Play Ball" with William Ecenbarger 48:07

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In 1918, Bethlehem Steel started the world's greatest industrial baseball league. Appealing to Major League Baseball players looking to avoid service in the Great War, teams employed "ringers" like Babe Ruth, Rogers Hornsby, and Shoeless Joe Jackson in what became scornfully known as "safe shelter" leagues. pcntv.com/donate pcntv.com/membership-sig…

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'Eye Dialect' as a Contributor to Stereotype and Michael Montgomery's Research on the Written Dialect of 18th Century Documents 9:26

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What did you think of this episode? Early authors used "eye dialect," or a deliberate misspelling of words that doesn't change how they sound (like "tu" for "to" or "uv" for "of.") This literary practice, based on the authors' observations of what they heard people say, was to make their Appalachian characters seem foolish or uneducated. This use o…

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"Gen X Pittsburgh" with David Rullo 57:39

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Beginning in the early 1990s, Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood began to transform from the post-industrial morass it had been suffering for the last few decades. Artists began to rent empty apartments, what were once shot-and-a-beer bars became hip dive bars and entrepreneurs found inexpensive real estate to follow their visions. It was in this…

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"Harrisburg in WWI and the 1918 Pandemic" with Rodney Ross 52:13

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In 1917, at the start of World War I, among global war and a global pandemic, Harrisburgers stepped up and served. The city experienced tribulations as residents feared espionage, suspected foreigners and demanded loyalty. Hospitals struggled with the 1918 flu at their doorstep. Join author Rodney Ross as he charts the World War I era and the Harri…

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Talking Cherokee, Resilience and Devotion 40:19

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What did you think of this episode? A Cherokee language revival is underway, thanks to the efforts of the Cherokee Nation and their communities in Oklahoma and western North Carolina. The story of Cherokee language history and the work to create Cherokee language schools and immersion communities are told in the award-winning documentary, We Will S…

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Ep. 26 | Photography 1:11:03

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In today's episode of the podcast, Kendra Winchester talks to photographers Raymond Thompson Jr and Julie Rae Powers. Books Mentioned Buy Deep Ruts Appalachian Ghost by Raymond Thompson Jr The Book of the Dead by Muriel Rukeyser The Hawk’s Nest Incident: America's Worst Industrial Disaster by Martin Cherniack The Hawk’s Nest Tunnel: An Unabridged H…

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The Burial Ground in the Woods Part II 28:01

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What did you think of this episode? How do ghosts speak through their artifacts? As we continue the story of the burial ground in the woods, I'm joined by Dr. Angela Washington, my co-researcher and family. We talk about the chilling death portrait that proved to be our starting point, the coverlet supposedly woven by enslaved women linking the lan…

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Ep. 25 | Live: Ron Rash and Ann Pancake 53:58

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In this special live recording of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester talks to Ron Rash and Ann Pancake. A special thanks to Jeremy B. Jones and Western Carolina University for hosting us at the 22nd Spring Literary Festival. Books Mentioned Above the Waterfall by Ron Rash The Risen by Ron Rash Strange As This Weather Has Been by Ann Pancake Th…

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The Burial Ground in the Woods 31:58

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What did you think of this episode? What secrets does a 19th century burial ground hold, when the stones have no words or dates, and family folklore says they belonged to enslaved people? In this episode, I'm joined by William Isom II of Black in Appalachia, my co-researcher on this burial ground project for the past ten years. For almost two centu…

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"George Washington in the French & Indian War" with Scott Patchan 56:42

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George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who…

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Ep. 24 | Read Appalachia Live: Poetry Corner 1:17:47

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In this special edition of Poetry Corner, host Kendra Winchester is joined in conversation with poets Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr., Rahul Mehta, and Doug Van Gundy. A special thanks to the librarians at Western Carolina University for helping arrange this recording. Books Mentioned Gay Poems for Read States by Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. Fee…

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Talking Appalachian in Ireland 23:38

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What did you think of this episode? Join us in beautiful Ireland where we learn about a town with two names (Londonderry/Derry), an Irishman's take on "hillbilly," familiar words and pronunciations, and a primitive alphabet inspired by trees. Support the show *Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and review us (if you like it)! *Support the sho…

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The Woodcarver 24:58

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What did you think of this episode? The sisters remembered her "witchy" looking dolls, but they were forever haunted by that one day when the woodcarver's knife nearly took their mother's life. In this episode, I retell a chilling story told to me by my great-grandmother and her sisters...one that has given me nightmares. But it's also a story abou…

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Ep. 23 | Poetry Corner: Kari Gunter-Seymour 26:34

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour. Books Mentioned Dirt Songs by Kari Gunter-Seymour Alone in the House of My Heart: Poems by Kari Gunter-Seymour Women Speak Volume 9 edited by Kari Gunter-Seymour Things Mentioned Women of Appalachia Project Guest I…

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"The Game that Saved the NHL" with Ed Gruver 57:20

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In late 1975 and early 1976, at the height of the Cold War, two of the Soviet Union's long-dominant national hockey teams traveled to North America to play an eight-game series against the best teams in the National Hockey League. The culmination of the "Super Series" was reigning Soviet League champion HC CSKA Moscow's face-off against the defendi…

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Ep. 22 | The Cost of Creativity 1:31:04

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Host Kendra Winchester talks to Neema Avashia and Sarah Lemon about their experience carving out the time to write. Things Mentioned Lemon’s Substack, The Devil’s Cut Books Mentioned GUESTS Neema Avashia Website | Instagram | Twitter / X Sarah Nicole Lemon Website | Instagram --- Show Your Love for Read Appalachia! You can support Read Appalachia b…

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"Telling of the Anthracite" with Philip Mosley 59:06

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"Telling of the Anthracite" explores the various ways in which anthracite history has been represented and remembered since 1960, the chosen date for the start of the "posthistorical" era coinciding approximately with the Knox mine disaster (1959) and the beginning of the Centralia mine fire (1962-), two cataclysmic and fateful events that symboliz…

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Ep. 21 | Poetry Corner: upfromsumdirt 24:59

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In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by special guest upfromsumdirt. Books Mentioned The Second Stop Is Jupiter by upfromsumdirt Mumbo Jumbo by Ishmael Reed Quilting: Poems 1987-1990 by Lucille Clifton Let the Dead In by Saida Agostini upfromsumdirt, Ron Davis, is an autodidactic poet and awar…

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"That Our Daughters May Be as Cornerstones" with Chad Leinaweaver 50:40

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Irving College was the first college to offer degrees in the arts and sciences to women and that two of its buildings still stand to this day. Named after famed author Washington Irving, this college for women was part of a nationwide trend in the nineteenth century to finally educate women, but a trend that was always fraught with opposition. pcnt…

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What Two Letters a Century Apart Tell Us About the Writers' Home Voices 28:19

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What did you think of this episode? Listen to the voice of John Gregory, a Civil War infantryman writing home from a cold, February campsite in 1862, a year before he would die at Gettysburg. Then, listen to the voice of Cordia Nichols, a woman diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1959 and recovering in the Catawba Sanitorium. John's letter allows us to …

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Ep. 20 | Julie Rae Powers 30:20

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In a special episode of the podcast, Kendra interviews Julie Rae Powers about their new photography book, Deep Ruts. Julie Rae Powers received their MFA in Photography from The Ohio State University and their BFA in Photography from James Madison University. Their photographic and written work has focused on family history, coal, Appalachia, the qu…

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Three Reasons Why You Can be Proud of Your Dialect (Plus a Discussion of 'Sworp' and 'Watch for Deer') 18:24

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What did you think of this episode? If you've ever found yourself in the position of having to defend your accent or dialect, or if you're an educator who wants to support your students' home voices but you're not sure whether you can do that while teaching standard English, this one is for you. We'll cover three (among many) justifications for App…

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"On a Great Battlefield" with Jennifer Murray 57:13

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Of the more than seventy sites associated with the Civil War era that the National Park Service manages, none hold more national appeal and recognition than Gettysburg National Military Park. In "On a Great Battlefield," Jennifer M. Murray chronicles the administration of the National Park Service and how it educates the public about the battle and…

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Ep. 19 | Appalachian Foodways 1:45:21

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To kick off Season 2 of Read Appalachia, host Kendra Winchester talks to special guests Erica Abrams Locklear and Crystal Wilkinson. You can find the full show notes here. Things Mentioned Chefs Mentioned John Fleer, Rhubarb William Dissen, The Marketplace Ashleigh Shanti, Good Hot Fish Sean Brock, Audrey Travis Milton, Hickory Books Mentioned GUES…

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