Appalachian Imagination

By Folks from AppalachiaSociety & Culture Places & Travel

Appalachian Imagination episodes

August 19, 2023 Horse of a different color.
This interview is with an awesome Appalachian from Prestonsburg, Kentucky by the name of James Stiltner.
In Eastern Kentucky, lots of folks have trail horses,show horses, and the occasional draft horse or mule however, James is a professional driver/trainer in harness racing!
The Red Mile is a harness track in Lexington, but there is now a track in Corbin, Kentucky, making it easier for South East Ky, Tennessee, and Virginia to enjoy a day at the track and offer another attraction to our part of the world.
James was raised in a good home, he was a well behaved child, but always had a need for speed. When he was 12 years old he competed against grown men in speed classes at the World horse shows, rode motocross, and now drives Standard bred horses in the harness races. There is a lot you can learn about harness racing in this episode and you will also hear several cool things Mr. Stiltner has got to experience.
We Thank God for all his kindness and mercy!
We thank you for taking the time to listen!
We thank our wonderful sponsors for supporting what we do~The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197. RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee 606-287-3466. WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com. And our friend John Caywood.
Give us a 5 star rating! It helps us grow and to move forward with our mission.
Go to our website for more stories, pictures and tales of our off the beaten path adventures appalachianimagination.com
Check out our YouTube channel -
And like us on Facebook -
To contact us for any reason email at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743
Keep your eyes on the prize and Stay Awesome Appalachia!!
1 hr 3 min
August 12, 2023 Trish Torline -Pulling Heartstrings
Hailing from Winchester Kentucky, Trish, lives and breathes music!
She retired from teaching music in 2019, but continues to promote up and coming singer songwriters through Heartstrings. It is a show that is very professionally run through Facebook, to showcase singer/songwriters.
Trish is also the curator for the Acoustic Guitar Project, Kentucky chapter. It is a great project that is world wide. Each artist will get to spend one week with the guitar that belongs to their chapter, writing and recording a song with said guitar. The song will then be posted to theacousticguitarproject.com as well as their Facebook page.
At the end of the episode you can hear Trish's latest release (Girl's Night Out)
Be sure to follow Trish on all her socials to stay up to date with all her endeavors!

We thank God for all his kindness and mercy!

We thank you for taking the time to listen and believing in what we do!

We thank our great sponsors~ WWAG 107.9 fm McKee KY wagoncountry.com The Jackson County Sun the jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee KY 606-287-3466 and our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood

Be sure to check out or website for more stories, pictures, and some off the beaten path adventures appalachianimagination.com
Subscribe to our Youtube channel and follow us on Facebook.

You can contact us directly at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743

Stay Awesome Appalachia!!
1 hr 23 min
August 05, 2023 Back to School
As Summer rapidly comes to a close, and dread sets in for kids returning to class. Bus drivers have to do their yearly update and refresh all the safety guidelines in their minds, to ensure they are being safe when transporting children.
In this episode Jason, and Papaw Paul, have a fellow bus driver, Richard Lakes, and Transportation Director, Kathy Spurlock in to talk a little about bus driving and dangers on the road. The bus driver's number one concern is always the safety of the children.
To non-bus drivers, we ask that you please always be aware, and don't be distracted by cell phones and other devices while driving. Drivers keep a pretty tight schedule so if you live on a one lane road, try to schedule your leave and return times to avoid the bus.
We thank God for all the fine folks in the education system that look out for our children, while they are in school and on the buses!
We thank all who take the time to listen and share the good news of Appalachia with your friends and neighbors!
We thank our awesome sponsors~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee, Kentucky 606-287-3466. The Jackson County Sun, www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7179
WWAG The Wagon 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com and our friend John Caywood!

Be sure to give us a 5 star rating, to help us grow and continue with our mission of highlighting Appalachian people and our way of life.
Checkout our YouTube channel
As well as our website appalachianimagination.com

You are welcome to contact us at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743

Drive safe and Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!
2 hr 5 min
July 29, 2023 Laverne Jarvis
Laverne who is a retired school teacher, currently working with the Meals on Wheels program in the local area, spends her spare time making art with something that has been often discarded on small tobacco farms. Tobacco Sticks! Making walking sticks, platters and American flags is a hobby that is great for relaxation and sells. She sells her art in Gatlinburg, TN and in Kentucky as well.
Sharing stories of growing up in the Hills of Eastern Kentucky. She tells us of canning, gardening, and a heartwarming story of a simple doll she had as a child.
Other stories include Ricky Falls, and the story of the house she now lives in that her grandparents had owned. Jason and Amy have became good friends with Laverne over the past few years and this a comfortable conversation between the three of them.
P.S. Jason had Laverne as a teacher in middle school and never got in trouble in her class!
We thank God for Appalachian people, who make the world a better place to live!
We thank You, for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!
We thank our sponsors and contributors~ The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197, RX Discount Pharmacy 606-287-3466, WWAG The Wagon wagoncountry.com ,and our friend John Caywood!
Be sure to give us a 5 star rating to help us grow and continue with our mission of highlighting Appalachian people and our way of life.
You can contact us via email at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743
Check out our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023
Also for more pictures, stories, and off the beaten path adventures check out our website appalachianimagination.com
Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!
1 hr 16 min
July 28, 2023 Sheriff Morris was slain in the line of duty 1934.
I found no one who could tell me anything about Sheriff Morris's killers in the county where it happened. There is a memorial that sits to the right in front of the courthouse in McKee Kentucky. I have worked a lot of days beside the building as a food vendor and I've walked by the monument countless times. After seeing it several times I had the question "Who killed him?" I asked elected officials,older residents,and fellow historians and no one could tell me anything.So I took it upon myself to get on the hunt and see how much info I could find.
Thank you Kelly Killian for sending me the article from the Courier Journal!!! I included a couch recording of an original song written by my wife and myself for The Acoustic Guitar Project. It is titled Sage Grass Serenade. Email us at [email protected] Included is the link to the Officer Down Memorial Page https://www.facebook.com/officerdown be sure to check them out. Thank you again Kelly Killion!
13 min
July 25, 2023 Bars -acoustic video
You knew know what is on the next person’s mind. This song is titled Bars. It was written a couple of years ago by Jason and Amy Bowman. Everyone deals with mental issues that are all too often hard to escape. If you feel stuck,find yourself someone to talk to. It may not fix all of your problems but it will help.
4 min
July 22, 2023 Brigid McCormack
Brigid McCormack is a student of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
With a deep love for literature and regional culture, she interviews Jason as part of her research on podcasting and different narratives in Appalachia. You will hear how and why Appalachian Imagination started, thoughts on big cities, Elvis movies, Kissing Cousins, and so much more.
Spending her youth adjacent to different big cities, Brigid hasn't had the opportunity to experience much of Appalachia, but has hopes to do so at some point.
Pods and Prose is the title of Brigid's podcast that will be a limited series, available in August of 2023. She will be conversing with Appalachian writers and podcasters and providing a platform for their voice. Y'all be sure to check it out and show her your support! www.podsandprose.com/

We thank God for the ability to share Appalachia with other parts of the world!

We thank our sponsors~ The Jackson County Sun- www,jacksonsunky.com -606-287-7197, RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee KY 606-287-3466, WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com and John Caywood

We also thank YOU for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!

Be sure to hit the follow button, and give us a five star rating! It helps us to grow and share our culture with the world. Also if you would like to contribute there is a link at the bottom of this description.

For more stories, little history articles, and pictures of our off the beaten path adventures visit appalachianimagination.com
Check out our YouTube channel-

To become an advertiser, sponsor an episode, or get in touch with us email [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743

Thank Y'all for everything you do to support our mission! Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!
1 hr 23 min
July 15, 2023 Eric Hubbard
Eric chews the fat with Papaw Paul in this episode, talking about grandparents, motorcycles, and Back Roads of Appalachia. If you have spotted some high end cars in our area, Eric has been a big part in bringing those folks into the Appalachian region. In turn they spend money in local businesses and see the beauty of our part of the world. https://backroadsofappalachia.org/ We thank God for all of the wonderful views of the Appalachian Mountains. We thank our sponsors-RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee 606-287-3466. WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com The Jackson County Sun-Bringing the news since 1926. 606-287-7197. Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap, KY. We also want to thank John Caywood for his kind words and contributions. Be sure to check out our website appalachianimagination.com for more stories, pictures and cool places to visit. Our YouTube channel has video clips of interviews and more https://youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023. If you’d like to sponsor an episode,become an advertiser, or communicate with us, you can email [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743. Also be sure to hit the follow button, download your favorite episodes and give us a 5 star rating! It helps us grow and spread a positive light on Appalachia. Thank you for listening and sharing with your friends and neighbors! STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!
1 hr 14 min
July 01, 2023 Papaw Paul and Tina Hammonds. Save The Children
Save The Children is a wonderful program that helps kids to learn to read and retain what they read better.
This interview is somewhat different from our regular format, as Papaw Paul sits down and has a conversation with his boss,Tina, from Save The Children about the work they do. Some kids struggle a little more than others and it is quite alright to get a little extra help.
They tell stories of helping kids and the progress that is made. A couple things they have studied are The Titanic,and Code talkers.
As you will hear in this episode they both love the kids and want to help them all grow to be better people.
I'm gonna say they are "2 Awesome Appalachians, giving a leg up on reading, to little Appalachians!"
Save The Children was founded on April 15th, 1919 (104 years ago) by Eglantyne Jebb and Dorothy Buxton in London England.
The organization helps to raise money to improve children's lives by creating better educational opportunities,better health care, and improved economic opportunities. [Wikipedia]
For more information visit www.savethechildren.net
To become a volunteer you must be 55 years of age or older, meet income requirements, and enjoy working with kids.
Your job would be working with elementary age children, helping them with their reading skills.
Telephone 859-986-3901.
Note =Becoming a volunteer does not affect any benefits that you may be receiving.
We Thank God for people, who want to make the lives of children better!
We thank our sponsors!
~WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com
~The Jackson County Sun. 'Bringing you the news' www.jacksonsunky.com Telephone 606-287-7197
~RX Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main Street S, McKee, KY 40447
~Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap KY. Helping folks when they need it.
We thank YOU for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!
To sponsor an episode, become an advertiser, or just say hi email us at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743
Be sure to hit the follow button and give us a 5 star rating. It helps us to grow and continue forward with our mission of highlighting the Appalachian People.
For more great content visit appalachianimagination.com and Appalachian Imagination on YouTube.
Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what, Stay Awesome Appalachia!
1 hr 2 min
June 17, 2023 The Jackson County Cancer Fund
It was a heartwarming experience to see all the fine folks come together June 10th at the Festival of Hope, to contribute to The Jackson County Cancer Fund. There were inflatables, a dunking booth, cake walk, great food, live music, guest speakers, silent auction, and so much more. Mickey,Minnie, and Goofy were in attendance for some cool photo ops. (Pictures will be posted on appalachianimagination.com)
The children all had a good time playing,while the adults ate their bellies full, conversed with one another, and listened to the beautiful music being made. A few folks shared their stories with us and told us a few of the many good things the JCCF has done for people in the community. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075985271518&mibextid=LQQJ4d The Jackson County Cancer Fund P.O. Box 1250 McKee Ky 40447. www.cancerfund.net
Our hearts truly go out to anyone who has to suffer with cancer. Amy lost her father (Robert Hormilla) to stomach cancer this year. Amy said "Attending and contributing was a nice way to honor the memory of her dad."
We thank God for the fine people who came together for a worthy cause to benefit, something bigger than themselves!
We thank you for listening, and hope this encourages you to give to the JCCF or any other charity that helps people dealing with cancer. If you can't give remember them in your prayers, or possibly donate some of your time.
We Thank the wonderful sponsors of Appalachian Imagination, RX Discount Pharmacy,Living Stone Outreach,The Jackson County Sun and, WWAG 107.9fm
Feel free to email us at [email protected] or call/text 606-975-1743
Love your neighbors and Stay Awesome Appalachia!
16 min

About Appalachian Imagination

From the publisher's feed

This podcast is to give you a first hand look of Appalachia. You will hear stories through interviews, some self help episodes, history, and episodes on self reliance.

Share Appalachian Imagination

Sign up to save your podcasts

Appalachian Imagination

Appalachian Imagination episodes

About Appalachian Imagination