Here are my thoughts about "hillbilly." Just me, on The Porch, talking about everything from the word to the festival, from the stigma to the new documentary. Just a short chat for your ride down the holler.

HAPPY HOLLERWEEEEN! I rode my broom over to Whitesburg, Kentucky this month, to chat with Letcher County teacher Tyler Watts. Things got a little spooky: WITCH is how I knew I was in the right place. He is taking his passion for his community outside of the classroom, allowing his students to be a part of the town's beautification. (In the coolest way ever? You be the judge!) Shoot your emails and comments to [email protected].

Historian, author and Appalachian advocate Elizabeth Catte joined the show to discuss the region and how her work is contributing to a more inclusive Appalachian narrative. Check out What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia and 55 Strong. Also: Be on the lookout for her upcoming book, Pure America.

Check out my coffee shop chat with Foundation for Appalachian Advancement President J.C. Schweingrouber. Hear us talk about the region, the foundation and some of the things Eastern Kentucky is already doing to move the narrative forward!

I took a trip to the my alma mater, University of Pikeville, to speak with a mass media class about podcasting. While I was there, I had the class tell me what it's like to be a college student in Central Appalachia - which turned into a sort of live show. We had a blast talking about what it means to be Appalachian (and it was even more fun to know I wasn't being graded this time around.) Thank you to the students and to COM Queen Chandra Massner!

I took a trip to the my alma mater, University of Pikeville, to speak with a mass media class about podcasting. While I was there, I had the class tell me what it's like to be a college student in Central Appalachia - which turned into a sort of live show. We had a blast talking about what it means to be Appalachian (and it was even more fun to know I wasn't being graded this time around.) Thank you to the students and to COM Queen Chandra Massner!

More excitement is coming soon, so don't forget to rate/review! Stalk the show on all platforms @Appalachuhhhhh and send emails/questions/concerns to [email protected].

Poor Octavia Hatcher, buried alive in her prime.

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Poor Octavia Hatcher, buried alive in her prime.

In this bonus episode, check out my fictional short spook based on an actual town legend from my hometown (Pikeville, Kentucky). And hear me try to change my voice to become an old man. Please don't call the podcast police! I'm GIVING THE (10) PEOPLE WHAT THEY (think they) WANT.

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Oh, I guess you're here for my birthday party! Glad you could make it! Due to scheduling conflicts, my planned interview didn't pan out. So, in order to get back on track after missing last month, I decided to upload my own story. Better than nothing ... right? I'll make it up to you next month! Please rate and review. It's ALL I want for my birthday.

Oh, I guess you're here for my birthday party! Glad you could make it! Due to scheduling conflicts, my planned interview didn't pan out. So, in order to get back on track after missing last month, I decided to upload my own story. Better than nothing ... right? I'll make it up to you next month! Please rate and review. It's ALL I want for my birthday.

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