HindmanCast

On this episode of the HindmanCast, Archivist Sarah Insalaco sits down with two AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers, Bradley Johnson and Mara Von Oesen, who were part of a team that spent several months in Hindman helping to restore our archive collection that was damaged during the July 2022 flood. Bradley and Mara discuss their time in Hindman and what they learned along with the important work that they did helping to ensure that our history remains intact and accessible for generations to come. 

On this episode we are joined by Holly Hightchew of Lighthouse to Literacy to discuss being an advocate for students with dyslexia; understanding their challenges but also their gifts, and practical tips for how to help them in their journey to learn to read.

Resource Mentioned:
Your Teenager is Not Crazy

On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by long time friends of the Settlement, Raymond and Ruth McClain! Raymond and Ruth grew up here on the banks of Troublesome Creek while their father, Raymond Sr. was the Recreation Director, and later Executive Director. They tell us some stories of what life was like here on campus and some holiday memories, and conclude by playing some tunes with our Traditional Arts Director Sarah Kate Morgan! 

On this episode of the HindmanCast, Literary Arts Director Melissa Helton sits down with Gwen Akers and Joy Priest to discuss the Ironwood Young Writers' Studio and the impact that this program makes on young Appalachian Writers to help them overcome fear, find their voice, and a supportive community. 

Learn more about our Holiday fundraising drive at https://hindman.org/donate/

On this episode of the HindmanCast our Foodways Director, Rebecka Fugate, sat down with Jennifer Weeber from Community Farm Alliance to discuss Farmer's Markets and the many ways in which they build community and address issues of food insecurity. 

On this episode of the HindmanCast we go back in time to the late 1950s as we catch up with former HSS Bookmobile operator and Recreation Director, Loren Kramer. Our Archive Recovery Director, Sarah Insalaco recently discovered the work of Loren while exploring the archives and was able to make contact with him to get him on the show! Don't miss the discussion about this fascinating piece of HSS history! 

On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by two students at Knott County Central High School to talk about their stories of being diagnosed with dyslexia, the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome those challenges. 

Flooded: A Small Town Story Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWodzN6tnX4

Join Traditional Arts Director, Sarah Kate Morgan, as she sits down to chat with Matthew Sidney Parsons about songwriting and the upcoming Appalachian Songwriters Weekend! 

Appalachian Songwriters Weekend - https://hindman.org/events/2025asw/

Matthew's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattparsonsmandos

"Middle Class" Single -https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-sidney-parsons/1728941507

The HindmanCast is back! For this episode Mandi Fugate Sheffel joins Literary Arts Director, Melissa Helton, to discuss her bookstore, the Read Spotted Newt, recovery from flooding, as well as recovering from addiction with her new memoir, The Nature of Pain. 

Pre-Order The Nature of Pain at https://www.readspottednewt.com/

On this episode of the Hindmancast, the Troublesome boys are joined by author Robert Gipe to discuss the 2022 Appalachian Writers Workshop, how the workshop has benefitted his career, and what advice he would give to participants. The mutual love of Pal's Sudden Service was also explored along with the usual array of lightning round questions.