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Appalachia
West Virginia
Hurricane Helene
Coal Mining
Mountain Valley Pipeline
Appalachian Culture
Appalachian Music
Covid-19
Black Lung Disease
FUST
Virginia
Flooding
Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster
Wassailing
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Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival
Travis Stimeling
Red River Gorge
Coal Industry
Adaptive Climbers Festival

Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.

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This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. 

Also, the author of a book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introduc... more

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This week, Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel takes on issues of class and classical music. 

Also, kudzu warriors band together to fend off invasive plants and take back the land. 

And, it’s pawpaw season. But a new bug could be harming the trees.

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Ballroom culture offers LBGTQ folks a chance to be as fabulous as they want to be. 

Also, the national media reports on the deaths of notable people, but small, hometown papers add a more personal touch. 

And, alpha-gal syndrome takes red meat off ... more

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This week, it’s not easy to find a place to play hockey in Appalachia, and if you happen to be young and ambitious, it can be harder. 

Also, rappers and musicians across West Virginia come together for a song challenge. 

And, farmers learn to turn ... more

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Recent Guests

Barbara Kingsolver
Author of Partita and Demon Copperhead
Author
Episode: Barbara Kingsolver, Kudzu Warriors And Pawpaws, Inside Appalachia
Mills Kelly
Author and historian specializing in the Appalachian Trail
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Episode: Ballroom Culture And Hometown Papers Covering The Notable, Inside Appalachia
Gwyneth Phillips
Professional women's hockey player
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Episode: Hockey And W.Va. Hip Hop, Inside Appalachia
Miles Satterfield
Hip hop producer
Miles T (artist)
Episode: Hockey And W.Va. Hip Hop, Inside Appalachia
Coco Nicole
Rapper from Huntington, WV
Solo artist
Episode: Hockey And W.Va. Hip Hop, Inside Appalachia
Willie Carver Jr.
Kentucky writer and educator, author of Torn All To Pieces
Self/Author
Episode: Encore: Torn All To Pieces And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia
Marina Waters
Reporter covering Scott County cancer uptick for Virginia Mercury
Virginia Mercury
Episode: Encore: Torn All To Pieces And Marina Waters, Inside Appalachia
Kathy Matea
Mountain Stage host and fellow country music star, shared memories with the host
Mountain Stage / West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Episode: Remembering Dolly Parton, Inside Appalachia
Ted Olson
Country music historian, East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University
Episode: Dolly Parton, The Adaptive Climbing Festival And Appalachian Plants, Inside Appalachia

Hosts

Mason Adams
Host of Inside Appalachia, West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Aston Adams
Host of Inside Appalachia

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 332 ratings
  • Love this podcast. Makes me feel nostalgic for home.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    karriekay3
    2 months ago
  • Definitely not Appalachian

    Couldn’t make it through one episode. There is no place in Appalachia for woke progressivism or virtue signaling.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mayday_1988
    United States9 months ago
  • Sometimes good

    It’s good for the most part but as episodes come they seem to get more and more woke

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sethro14
    United States2 years ago
  • Slipping

    This show is one of the few remaining NPR pods on my follow list. It’s been slipping, though. So focused now on identify politics. Like not even subtle.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Grandesid
    United States2 years ago
  • Wonderfully informative and nonbiased interviews regarding Appalachia and/or connecting to issues Appalachians are also facing. It's such a diverse and rich culture, and I love that there are all types represented on this podcast. Would absolutely recommend it. And if you think Appalachia is made entirely of toothless rednecks on the draw , I recommend it x2 for you. Ya just might learn something...

    Audible
    5
    Sara
    United States3 years ago

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High production quality and deep reporting
Audience appreciates authentic Appalachian voices but some criticisms about perceived political emphasis
Engaging storytelling with strong regional focus

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dolly Parton, The Adaptive Climbing Festival And Appalachian Plants, Inside Appalachia
Q: How is Dolly Parton's relationship with Appalachia characterized by scholars?
Scholars describe her as a central signifier of Appalachian identity, whose work and generosity helped shape the region's cultural memory and ongoing sense of place.
All That's Unseen, Inside Appalachia
Q: What would you say to young people who feel torn between staying and leaving?
Leaving can broaden perspectives and bring growth, but it also deepens appreciation for where you came from, suggesting that mobility can coexist with a strong rooted identity.
All That's Unseen, Inside Appalachia
Q: Do you live in Appalachia now?
The guest describes living in Nelson County at the border of Appalachia and the mountains, and acknowledges the ongoing question of whether it still counts as Appalachia, reflecting a nuanced, spatial view of identity.
Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
Q: What makes the Newark Octagon and the Great Circle particularly significant?
He describes them as the crown jewels, where you can physically stand in spots that reveal the builders' astronomical calibration and spatial mastery, offering a profound spatial architectural experience.
Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia
Q: When did you first become interested in the ancient earthworks of Ohio?
Hancock recalls a graduate student's challenge that pulled him into the topic, leading him from a general architectural history focus to a dedicated study of these earthworks and their cultural meanings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Appalachia

What is Inside Appalachia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program presents a mosaic of Appalachian life through narrative storytelling, investigative reporting, and on-the-ground reporting from across the region. Episodes commonly center on culture, history, and community resilience, weaving in profiles of artists, writers, cooks, historians, and local historians with field reports from small towns and rural towns. A recurring strength is its human-scale approach: personal voices, place-based traditions, and regional issues connected to broader American culture, from folklore and music to health, education, and social history. The show often pairs intimate portraits with contextual reporting, making it helpful for listeners who want a nuanced, place-centered view of Appalachia and the people ... more

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1. Barbara Kingsolver
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7. Marina Waters
8. Kathy Matea

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