On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra sits down with Tanner Horton, a bandmember of the viral Appalachian band, The Creekers. Tanner discusses how the band was formed, how being from a small town in Eastern Kentucky shapes the band's sound, how surreal the rise in their popularity has been, and more!

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is once again joined by Emily, and the two discuss some of the most controversial topics in Appalachia: stereotypes and misconceptions of the area and culture. Kendra and Emily discuss education, poverty, substance use disorders, and more and how these heavy topics relate to Appalachia. A new Appalachian phrase of the week is introduced and you'll even get to hear a few bonus phrases this week too!

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra reflects on the life of her Granny Rowena, a huge inspiration for the podcast, who passed away a few weeks prior to recording. She shares memories, stories, and discusses the legacy of who Granny was and the love she freely gave to others around her.

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by one of her hometown best friends, Emily Davidson, to give their own top 10 things to do in Eastern Kentucky. What was originally meant to be a summer bucket list, this list of EKY gems can be done all year long. Emily also introduces a new Appalachian phrase of the week.

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by John Maggard, the host of the War Daddy and Sandlin Shred mountain bike races in Hyden, Kentucky. Listen in as John shares why he wanted to bring a race to this area, how the community has been so instrumental in its success, and the unique characteristics of the race itself. John also shares TWO new Appalachian phrases of the week.

Link to WarDaddy registration: https://www.bikereg.com/68129

Link to TrailSick website: https://www.trailsick.com/

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by Monica Gibson to discuss the February 2025 flooding across Appalachia. Monica is a resident of Leslie County, Kentucky, and has been personally affected as her home has been inaccessible due to high water covering roads for over two weeks, causing dozens of people to be trapped in the Confluence and Dryhill communities of Leslie County. Monica is hoping to spread awareness to the situation that is exacerbated by the management of the Buckhorn Lake reservoir water release protocol. Listen in as she tells her harrowing story of escape, boat rescues, and her plea for change.

DONATION & ORGANIZATION LINKS:

• https://hills2hollers.org/
• https://www.bigcreekmissions.com/giving
• https://www.arh.org/floods
• https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1106

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra tells the tragic love story between Roseanna McCoy and Johnse Hatfield, as well as highlights some distinct moments of the Hatfield and McCoy feud. A new Appalachian phrase of the week is also introduced.

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by AnnDraia Bales, an Eastern Kentucky native who is an Appalachian food connoisseur. Listen in as AnnDraia shares memories and inspirations surrounding Appalachian dishes, her favorite meals, and discusses her very own cookbook, Recipes from the Holler. A new Appalachian phrase of the week is also introduced.

On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra sits down with the team of Mary Breckinridge's Wendover, a National Historic Landmark that function as an inn and community hub for the people of Leslie County, Kentucky. Listen in as Joel Brashear, Amy Pennington Brudnicki, and Michael Claussen discuss the significance of the property and what it has to offer, Ms Breckinridge's story, and discuss recent events held at Wendover and what is on the horizon in the new year. The Wendover team also shares a few Appalachian words and phrases.

Wendover website: https://www.wendoverky.com/

Wendover facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbwendover/

Join Kendra as she shares Appalachian Christmas memories submitted by Breaking Beans listeners and her own Christmas memories. Merry Christmas everyone!