Hellbilly: The Darker Side of Appalachia

... in which we deeply discuss how animals and other aspects of life create folklore, perpetuate the existence of it, and fuck with JD Vance.

Opening poem: Fame is a Fickle Food by Emily Dickenson

Mentioned in the Cast: The Lane Brain

https://open.spotify.com/show/033A9BObGkQoQHRMXkh198?si=19804c19cb024b6c

... in which i discuss the history, sociology, and psychology behind Central Appalachia's interest in all things Corvid.

I also share a couple stories.

Pt. 1 of 2.

... in which we discuss her upcoming novel Hymn for the Forsaken, American Gothic literature, social justice, and how all of these things are like the other.

Welcome back, Hellions.

... A intro into the upcoming episode and what to expect moving forward for Season 2.

... in which we talk the loss of someone irreplaceable to suicide, how it affects me to this day, and how talking about suicide rather than avoiding it may help decrease the rate of suicide in the future.

Season two will begin sometime in mid-September.

... in which we discuss suicide in Central Appy, reasons behind it, prevention, and set the stage for the end of season one.

Deer are involved.

... in which we discuss his experiences and views on mental health, the stigmas aligned with it, and how he is creatively approaching a possible solution that may benefit many in the future.

Justin can be found at the following:

www.vaelorinverse.com

Tiktock / Insta / Substack: JVaelorin

... in which we discuss the stigma of mental health, what we call disorders or other such things instead if outright naming them, and how news travels despite our fears of seeking treatment.

... in which we discuss his experience with addiction, recovery, and how generational trauma and exposure to different cultures and experiences can shape the person you become in many ways.

... Stats on Central Appy meth use and how social / familial / and other cultures perpetuate meth and other drug use. Oh, and I sing a little.