Appalachian Imagination: Recent Episodes
Robert Bowman
This podcast is to fuel your imagination through history,folklore,comedy and music. Some stories will be factual, with sources coming from my own research, while others will be complete fiction. I will be delivering all this through my own accounts and storytelling abilities.Peace-Love-and press Play!
Joe Tolbert Jr is an organizer, executive, minister, writer, and commentator whose work and passion lie at the intersection of art, culture, spirituality and social justice.
Joe T. was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but had a balanced mix of urban and rural upbringing. His Father's family in Georgia were a tight nit group of people who always gather around Grandma's house. Being out in the country at Grandma's, Joe T's cousins would always want to rouse him by calling him the city cousin. A really nostalgic memory that he shares is; His dad would load him and his siblings up in the car and go on long road trips, spending quality time together.
Leaving Knoxville, to attend graduate school in New York City, then returning to Knoxville, Joe struggles to adjust to the rapid growth of his home town.
Joe for a long period of life never considered himself to be Appalachian, until some friends with the Stay Project, pointed out the fact that he indeed lives in the Appalachia Mountain range. He is now proud to represent a wider understanding of what it means to be Appalachian ( or Affrilachian ).
In 2023, Joe was named Waymakers Collective's first Executive Director, driven by his personal belief that art and community can be a powerful force that can create real change.
Waymakers Collective- waymakerscollective.org
Be sure to check out their website and find out more about Waymakers and what they do.
Appalachian Futurism is equitable justice, creative cooperation, and sustainable stewardship.
We thank God for all of our people across the Appalachian region!!
We thank you for your ongoing support and listening!
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Kenneth Boshers was born Febuary 6, 1938 and passed away March 17, 1989.
Jason shares several memories of his papaw in this episode.
Hunting squirrel and ground hog with his dog Black Jack.
Catching bluegill at the May’s Place.
Sleigh riding on an old refrigerator panel (The Crash).
The slaying of a big Tom Turkey with a Plumb hatchet.
Meatloaf (his uncle eating canned dogfood).
His papaw was always sure to have him out doing things like hunting, fishing, swimming and several other things that you'll hear in this episode.
He also shares memories of Kenneth battling with alcoholism and being a drifter of sorts. Kenneth at one point in time was a moonshiner as well.
With the good and the bad, Kenneth loved his grandkids and they loved him as well.
If you have memories of a loved one who has passed on that you’d like to share with the world reach out to us and we will take care of the recording and put it out there for you at no cost. Just email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com
We thank God for the good memories!
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John Caywood, in Oklahoma.
John sent an email checking on our people in Kentucky after the I75 shooting incident. Thank You John!
Focus more on making memories and Stay Awesome Appalachia!!
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James is a well established singer/recording artist who hand picked by Randy Travis and his wife to be the stand in guy for Randy after he suffered a stroke and is no longer able to preform.
James discusses the power and abilities of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it has made it possible for Randy to release new music. The new single out now is titled 'Where That Came From'. James Dupre done the singing, then with the power of AI pulling samples from Randy's vocals from previous material the song was built. https://open.spotify.com/track/6vNJDp8znmaQp2vAXHRPGd?si=cU3MF9FxTae-e3eKm_FJ_g
Later in the episode Mr. Dupre shares stories of his own personal experiences in the music industry. He was featured on season 9 of the Voice, receiving a four chair turn. James also has a successful YouTube channel that we highly recommend you check out-
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDEM_N_9r0qPU0A0Ohf-CeB9nQ&playnext=1&si=aW99aPl08Zv4BhTy
We thank God for all things!
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Clayborn is everything you think of when you here the phrase Country Boy. Growing up in Harlan County, he was always on the hip of his grandpa James Clayborn who was a coal miner.
Brian shares a story of his grandpa's mining days-James was putting roof jacks in to secure the ceiling of the mine one kicked out and broke his back. The incident left him paralyzed for a period of time, and the day after he was able to get back up and walk again, he returned to work.
Brian credits his grandpa as his biggest influence in life. A man full of grit, determination, and love for his family.
Clayborn, Meathead and Jason cover several topics throughout this conversation. Coonhunting being a big one! They talk about their favorite dogs and some wild things they have saw happen while on a hunt. Brian's best coonhound was out of (Boots on a Tree) stock.
One thing that any country boy is good at is eating and they are always sure to tell the best places to do it. Brian tells us of a couple places out in Harlan County that he would always frequent. Christine's Store is one he highly recommends and The Variety Store is another. So if you find yourself in Harlan County, Kentucky be sure to stop in at either and get you a bite to eat. Another great place to eat that all three guy agree on is Momma D's out on highway 2004 in Jackson County.
They also touch on the topic of Hog Killin'. in days gone by, it was a big event that was necessary for survival to sustain families through the winter months in Appalachia. Have you ever had roasted pig snout?
At 25 years of age Brian Clayborn is a dedicated family man, who loves and cherishes his darling wife and their young daughter.
We thank God for instilling a sense of family throughout Appalachia!
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Born and raised in New Jersey, Scott is a very talented singer/songwriter who left the trades to pursue his musical career. Now residing in Nashville, Tennessee he is living his dream by playing all through the southern United States.
Scott shares the story of how he and his newly wed wife met- While attending a show at the magical, Ryman Auditorium they both had tickets sitting beside each other. He invited her to his show the following night and the rest you will have to gather from listening to the full episode.
Jason while scrolling TikTok happened up on a video with the title Free Bird at the top for a headline. Thinking it could be a cover of the very popular song of the same title, he decided to give it a listen. With being a musician as well, Jason has heard countless folks from audiences yelling out Free Bird. Scott's song in no way pokes fun at the original, it is a clever song telling a story, that we are sure many folks will appreciate. The link is provided below
https://open.spotify.com/track/03KwxXJxOzoMlZibakXrgS?si=jNIyvhARQkuUDpKtQMzRIw
A great song that hasn't been released yet from Scott and a couple of his friends is titled (I'm Alive) Be on the lookout!!
The episode contains a lot of the influences that have helped develop Scott's taste and style of music.
We also found out that his go to guitar for the stage is a Martin OOO-15.
We thank God for music being a release from every day life that connects people together!
We thank you for listening and your love and support!
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Alex Wilson conducts this interview with his grandmother and former Kentucky State Representative, Marie Rader.
Coming from humble beginnings on Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Marie has always been one to defy all odds stacked against her. She shares a story of her childhood telling about how her mother would pin her dress tail under a table leg while working in their family's store, before the family moved up to Sand Gap.
She has made it a point to involve herself with anything she could to better the community, and has never shunned hard work. Playing a key role in getting the road established up to Rocky Hill (McCammon Ridge Road).
After the passing of her husband and her being 52 years of age, Marie decided to run for State Representative. With most of the State politicians being men, and her being one of only three women in the Republican Party, the odds were definitely not in her favor. She worked hard, traveled from county to county and developed good relationships with everyone she possibly could. With a heart for the people and a drive to get things done, Marie held her position for 22 years before retiring.
In her time as State Rep. Marie had a huge role in the new road up Big Hill and also the new Highway 30 on the south end of Jackson County.
Though Alex conducted the interview, we here at Appalachian Imagination found it an honor to be a part of preserving a conversation between a man and his grandmother.
IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO INTERVIEW, REACH OUT!!! We will do our best to set it up and help you preserve some of your family's history. You can reach us via email appalachianimagination@gmail.com
We thank God for folks, who truly love our region!
We thank you for listening and your ongoing support!
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If you see negative in your world, we encourage you to be the difference.
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Thank you for being patient while we took a little break through the month of July!
We hope you enjoyed listening back to some of the older episodes. It is truly an honor and privilege to do each and every interview with our wonderful friends and neighbors.
In this short ad free episode, Jason talks about logging and harvesting trees. From the very first European settlers, logging and harvesting timber has been a crucial part of shaping the world we live in. The pioneers would happen up on the place they chose to settle, cut and hew logs, and build homes and other buildings to raise their families in. Dragging the logs with oxen or horses and mules, then they would soon raise a house.
Logging became more industrial after the invention of the saw mill, and also saw a big boom with railroads. Though it saw somewhat of a decline during the Civil War, it never stopped. In the early 1900's the boom continued, then had a big increase during WW2.
We challenge you to look around your home one day, and see how many wood items that you spot in your home. Anything that you find made of wood at some point in time was brought out of the forest by loggers. If you would like to share with us all that you found, tell us about it in the Questions section of this podcast.
We thank God for his wonderful bounty, that we should be good stuarts of!
We thank all the people who through the years who have had part in building the world we live in!
Thank you for taking the time to listen and your continued support!
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While the great.State of Kentucky is currently in the process of updating the roads, on the north end of Jackson County. We thought it would be fitting to repost this episode with Rob. He shares a bunch of stories on the history of Sand Gap during the time when it was really thriving, and it now seems to be coming back to life (somewhat). With all the gravel trucks in our area it takes a toll on the roads rather quickly. Though it is aggravating waiting in traffic, it is well worth it to have good passable roads to travel on.
We will be back next week with a brand new episode! Thank y'all for your patience and kindness during our little break.
Rob Williams, Papaw Paul, and Jason sit down for a conversation that is a true adventure through the history and life in Sand Gap, Kentucky. Though you can't tell it now in the 1940's Sand Gap was a booming town! With several mining companies and multiple coal temples, all businesses were doing really well back in the day. They talk about the Moore Holler~ it had electricity while most of Jackson County was still without. Some of the mines had tram systems to haul out coal and others used mules to pull their load. The miners worked long hard hours and got paid by the ton and not buy the hour.They also discuss life during the Great Depression, vigilantes with bundles of switches, horrific accidents due to the coal industry, Jim Bob throwing dogs in the fire, a few Bear tales and so much more.Rob began his career as a school teacher, retired as principal from Sand Gap Elementary, taught at Berea College, and now runs his own construction company. Being 58 years of age Rob is the guy with eleven lives. He has survived being shot, falls, and so many other things, but surviving everything he is a wealth of knowledge on local history and is glad to share his stories with anyone who will listen. We thank God for everyone who has decided to stay another day! We thank You for listening and your continuing support!We thank our sponsors~ The Jackson County Sun, bringing the news since 1926 jacksonsunky.com WWAG wagoncountry.com/ our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood. Website appalachianimagination.com for more pictures and storiesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023Facebook https://m.facebook.com/groups/611983497073260/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFIf you would like to contact us for any reason email appalachianimagination@gmail.com STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!
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Our good friend, and returning guest, Evan Lakes joins, Jason and his son Carter for this episode.They talk a little about fishing and how it is a good clean and fairly cheap hobby that can actually put food on the table.Then as it often does the conversation turns to movies and TV shows that all of the guys enjoy. Written by a fellow Kentuckian, Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead held a big segment of this episode. It is one of Carter's favorite shows to watch.With the dialogue meandering through several topics, the subject of the Moon landing was brought up. There are so many theories on the matter and opinions vary greatly. Do you think Neil Armstrong and Buzz stepped foot on it?Another famous Kentuckian that was brought up was Charles Manson and how he was so charismatic and twisted in his thinking. Jim Jones and the Koolaide was also talked about.We thank God for conversations that lead to friendships!We thank You for listening!We thank our sponsors- WWAG www.wagoncountry.com and the Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.comBe sure to find us on Facebook and interact with us.You can Also contact us at appalachianimagination@gmail.comStay Awesome Appalachia!!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support
Hunting, Fishing and Healthy Habits.
Justin tells us about Mouth taping/Hostage Tape. His health routines may seem a little weird to some folks, but Justin really puts his heart into being a healthier person. He says the tape took a couple of days to adjust to but he has really slept well since. Good sleep is when our bodies recover and is really important to our overall health.
Jason gives an update on the garden his family has been growing. Working hard to use no chemicals, it is labor intensive but well worth it with good healthy results. They have started a fruit and berry orchard with blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, an apple tree and blueberries. They have also planted a lot of different vegetables that they will process and put away for future use and maybe even sell a few at the local Farmer's Market.
The conversation then switches over to fishing. Justin has done some fishing in his time but isn't a fan of eating them. His family would take him to Florida once a year fishing as a child and he burnt out on the taste of fish through those trips.(They would eat fish twice a day for seven days straight.) The Bowman's have been doing a little fishing and storing them away in the freezer.
Neither of the guys are much on hunting but they share a few stories of that as well. Jason enjoys eating wild game and Justin doesn't enjoy anything that tastes gamey. Both agree that hunting is a good thing and promote it even if they're no good at it.
We thank God for all things, Big and Small!
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Justin and Jason, start this episode off by paying tribute to Stringbean Akemon. They touch a little on who he was and discuss the Annual Stringbean Bluegrass Festival that is held at the Stringbean Memorial Park, in Gray Hawk Kentucky.
Talking about music there is no way Randy Hayes could be left out of the conversation. Randy was not only Keith Whitley's guitar player he was also his friend who was alongside KW for the entirety of his career. Keith Whitley's music still carries a huge impact on country music.
Jason being a musician, told about the Gemini Jam, a music festival that he and his wife Amy had played just a few days ago. The Gemini Jam is one of the many shows that is held by Bash On The Branch Promotions in Redlick Kentucky.
The episode then gets caught up in a whirlwind discussion about favorite and most influential musicians throughout the history of modern music. The guys tried to build a Mt. Rushmore of best Vocalist as well as best guitarist. This a really fun episode and we encourage you to jump in the comments and argue with us!!
We thank God for the power of music. It helps us cope with a lot of emotional stress in life and can bring people together when nothing else can.
We thank you for listening and helping keep music alive!
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Born and raised in a little place called Tuff it Out, near Gray Hawk, Kentucky. Donald (Duck) Moore was one of 6 surviving children born to his parents. Working as sharecroppers the Moore family lived in a 2 bedroom house, grew what they ate, and lived off of the farm that belonged to a Mr. Tommy Hays.
Duck found a love for sports in high school and was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to go to college, where he earned his teaching degree. while working hard to pay his tuition during the Summer months.
Mr. Moore started teaching school in 1970 with American History being his favorite subject to teach, from the year 1865 up till present time. One of his proud accomplishments was coaching the boys and girls high school basket ball teams getting both to the tournament in 1974.
Retiring from his teaching career after 27 years of service, Duck drove a school bus for another 5 years the ran for the office of Jackson County Clerk. He has at this point in time held that office for 23 years and has no plans of retiring any time soon.
Healthy Habits- Duck walks, briskly for 15-20 minutes per day and watches his diet.
Words of Wisdom- Do the right thing, take care of yourself, find a good hobby, and don't run with the gang.
Duck also shares how and when he picked up the nickname!
We thank God for folks that do their part to brighten someone else's day!
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NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!
This is a very special episode in honor of Memorial Day.
Papaw Paul joins us once again to host this great episode with two, local members of the D.A.V.
Danny Robinson served in the USAF from 1976-1980. With his family being very supportive of him joining, Danny spent his time working as a mechanic on F4 Fighter Jets. The only thing that he didn't enjoy was washing planes and dealing with PD680 cleaner. Though he was never deployed over seas Danny holds his time in the service near and dear to his heart. Danny would never be one to say it but he has played a huge roll in the progress of the local D.A.V. and the Jackson County Veterans Park.
Jim Bryant served in the US Army for a total of 22 years. His mother in no way wanted him to join but when Jim was 17 years old she finally took him and signed him up. He spent some time in Vietnam and also served 11 years in Germany. He worked as a mechanic throughout his military career and always viewed it as a job that he signed up to do.
Monday, May 27, 2024 at the Jackson County Veterans Park in McKee Kentucky. The local chapter of The Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) will hold a ceremony honoring all of our Veterans who never made it home from war. The ceremony begins at 11:00am and everyone is welcome to attend.
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WE THANK GOD FOR ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE WILLING TO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM!
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This is a very special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month. Justin having suffered with anxiety throughout his life conducts this episode with three guest who have dealt with a lot of the same issues.
One third of all adults have reported either anxiety or depression.
301,000,000 people in the world have anxiety disorders.
Bethany Isaacs who is a registered nurse, tells that her first bought with anxiety happened when she was 22yrs old, and that lead to depression. Being a mother she says that her children helped her to hold on. Getting it through it she first gives credit to God. She has also attended therapy, recommends worrying about one thing at a time, genetic testing, counseling, a letting go journal, and the 5 senses technique (touch, taste, smell, see, hear) *Mental disorders lead to physical disorders.
Kody Bingham says that anxiety started with her in high school and really hit her hard with the passing of her dad in 2014. She never told anyone until she had all four of her children. Kody's mother talked her into going to the doctor and that helped a lot. Until she and one of her kids was involved in a head on collision. It then came back and she is still working through it mentally. She knows that God spared her and her child and she reccomends talking to someone about it. *Trauma really increases anxiety.
Brittany Rose who is Justin's cousin, feels that it is a family trait passed down. Her problems with anxiety started in high school and got worse with time. Brittany remembers vividly her first panic attack, during which she thought she was having a heart attack. She had to quit her job when her daughter was 2 due to anxiety and her mother would have to help her with several everyday tasks for a period of time. She is now off of medication and is still attending therapy. She recommends Church and building a relationship with God, as well as genetic testing, and therapy. *You care more than you should.
*The you before anxiety, is who you are. Justin
We thank God for seeing us through all our troubles!
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This episode takes several twists and turns! Jason tells a few stories of his brother Jesse sleepwalking. One when he peed in the trashcan at grandma's house, another when he drank a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and some other wild sleepwalking events. Justin, himself suffered one incident that involved sleepwalking. Waking up naked at a friends house with no clothes in sight.
From there it all kind of spirals out of control. Justin sets the woods on fire. Twice. Jason's brothers also set the woods on fire once.
The guys talk about pranks they have pulled on people through the years and have decided that a certain amount of hazing is good for character development.
We thank God for the ability to share our stories with the world!
We thank all of our listeners and followers for their love and support!
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Jesy returns to sit down with Justin and Jason for another conversation! Jesy and Justin have a long history together, from childhood till now they have always been friends and running buddies. The terrible 2 like most other young folks in the area would quite often get into things they shouldn't.
In this episode there are a lot of things you shouldn't do, but the way the stories are told will keep you rolling.
No Smoking in Waffle House!
The gang breaks away for a few minutes and share a very important Life Hack on scamming Time Share salesmen.
Out of the Past~ in 1942 two Moonshine stills were found. One on Cave Springs Road in Jackson County and the other in Drew Valley (Rockcastle County). Both stills were missing the worm. (A coil of copper tubing designed to transfer condensation)
Healthy Habits~Justin has been working on, not using certain plastics in his every day life. Jason and his family have been gardening and hatching chicks. Jesy has only been eating two pork chops instead of three.
This is a very relaxed episode that we hope brings a smile to each and everyone that listens.
We thank God for happiness and all the joys of living!
We thank You for listening and helping Appalachian Imagination continue to grow!
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This episode will turn you on to a lot of Kentucky musicians, that you may or may not have heard of! Anthony and Zack, are the hosts and founders of Holler N Kentucky podcast. Neither of the two are musicians, but are both avid listeners, and have some really cool connections with the music scene in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Music is a large part of Appalachian culture and is still going strong. If you are on the hunt for something new and different to listen to, this episode is one that you will want to listen to for some really great recommendations.
Be sure to check out their podcast on Spotify or whichever platform you listen through, when you do be sure to hit the follow button.
We thank God for Appalachia and all of the fine folks who work together to make the world a better place!
We thank You for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!
We thank our wonderful sponsors~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee Ky. 606-287-3466 Ron and his crew treat you like family, while supplying the medicine you need. ~The Jackson County Sun 606-287-7197 jacksonsunky.com Bringing you the news since 1926. Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap-helping people because they care 606-287-7784. WWAG 107.9 fm McKee wagoncountry.com and our friend in Oklahoma, John Caywood.
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Working in the coal industry for most of his adult life, Kyle shares stories and touches on the history of mining. Born and raised in Harlan Kentucky,he is now safety director of the mining outfit that he works for. Coal has been one of the biggest parts of Appalachia throughout modern history.Kyle is also a very well respected songwriter and plays bass and sings background vocals in the Outlaw Country band DM and the 1601's. Be sure to check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DMandthe1601s?mibextid=LQQJ4d TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmandthe1601s?_t=8eoFDqdHGmZ&_r=1 and Spotify https://spotify.link/R8SgCPcDeCb to hear some of Kyle's writing and some stone cold country music. Show dates are always listed on their social media sites.Dustin and Jamie from the band have also made appearances on the hit series Justified.We thank God for the endurance of the Appalachian people!We thank you for taking the time to listen!We thank our sponsors~ The Jackson County Sun, bringing you the news since 1926 www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 RX Discount Pharmacy in Mckee KY 606-287-3466 providing what you need, while making you feel at home. Living Stone Outreach helping folks who need it 606-287-7784 WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com and our friend John Caywood.Check out our website appalachianimagination.comFind us on FacebookOur YouTubeFeel free to contact us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743Stay Awesome Appalachia!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support
This was a really fun interview! Traci shares lots of stories of growing up in Eastern Kentucky. We talk about gardening, canning, Snake Handling, and the great cat incident of 2023, just to name a few. One that really stands out is the story of her grandmother stripping tobacco, until her fingers bled. Traci is now a realtor, who makes friends, while making a living. Her and her husband have played a big hand, with New Zion Food Pantry https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089219048772&mibextid=LQQJ4d and have helped establish a program for folks suffering with or from addiction called Celebrate Recovery at New Zion Baptist on Thursday evenings. We thank God for people who make a positive difference! We thank you for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors! We thank our great sponsors~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee, Ron and his crew treat you like family, while providing you the medicines you need 606-287-3466. The Jackson County Sun, bringing you the news since 1926! www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197. Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap Ky. Lending a hand when folks can really use it 606-287-7784. WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com Catch Dial and Deal Mon-Fri 10am-Noon. Out friend in Oklahoma John Caywood. Y'all make sure to support these fine businesses, they are a huge part in keeping this podcast going. Be sure to check out our website appalachianimagination.com for more pictures and stories. Check out our YouTube channel Our Facebook link Also follow Jason Bowman Facebook for events taking place, and some clean/funny reels to watch You can email us directly at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743 Stay Awesome Appalachia!!
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This interview is with an awesome Appalachian from Prestonsburg, Kentucky by the name of James Stiltner.
In Eastern Kentucky, lots of folks have trail horses,show horses, and the occasional draft horse or mule however, James is a professional driver/trainer in harness racing!
The Red Mile is a harness track in Lexington, but there is now a track in Corbin, Kentucky, making it easier for South East Ky, Tennessee, and Virginia to enjoy a day at the track and offer another attraction to our part of the world.
James was raised in a good home, he was a well behaved child, but always had a need for speed. When he was 12 years old he competed against grown men in speed classes at the World horse shows, rode motocross, and now drives Standard bred horses in the harness races. There is a lot you can learn about harness racing in this episode and you will also hear several cool things Mr. Stiltner has got to experience.
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Hailing from Winchester Kentucky, Trish, lives and breathes music!
She retired from teaching music in 2019, but continues to promote up and coming singer songwriters through Heartstrings. It is a show that is very professionally run through Facebook, to showcase singer/songwriters.
Trish is also the curator for the Acoustic Guitar Project, Kentucky chapter. It is a great project that is world wide. Each artist will get to spend one week with the guitar that belongs to their chapter, writing and recording a song with said guitar. The song will then be posted to theacousticguitarproject.com as well as their Facebook page.
At the end of the episode you can hear Trish's latest release (Girl's Night Out)
Be sure to follow Trish on all her socials to stay up to date with all her endeavors!
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As Summer rapidly comes to a close, and dread sets in for kids returning to class. Bus drivers have to do their yearly update and refresh all the safety guidelines in their minds, to ensure they are being safe when transporting children.
In this episode Jason, and Papaw Paul, have a fellow bus driver, Richard Lakes, and Transportation Director, Kathy Spurlock in to talk a little about bus driving and dangers on the road. The bus driver's number one concern is always the safety of the children.
To non-bus drivers, we ask that you please always be aware, and don't be distracted by cell phones and other devices while driving. Drivers keep a pretty tight schedule so if you live on a one lane road, try to schedule your leave and return times to avoid the bus.
We thank God for all the fine folks in the education system that look out for our children, while they are in school and on the buses!
We thank all who take the time to listen and share the good news of Appalachia with your friends and neighbors!
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Laverne who is a retired school teacher, currently working with the Meals on Wheels program in the local area, spends her spare time making art with something that has been often discarded on small tobacco farms. Tobacco Sticks! Making walking sticks, platters and American flags is a hobby that is great for relaxation and sells. She sells her art in Gatlinburg, TN and in Kentucky as well. Sharing stories of growing up in the Hills of Eastern Kentucky. She tells us of canning, gardening, and a heartwarming story of a simple doll she had as a child. Other stories include Ricky Falls, and the story of the house she now lives in that her grandparents had owned. Jason and Amy have became good friends with Laverne over the past few years and this a comfortable conversation between the three of them. P.S. Jason had Laverne as a teacher in middle school and never got in trouble in her class! We thank God for Appalachian people, who make the world a better place to live! We thank You, for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors! We thank our sponsors and contributors~ The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197, RX Discount Pharmacy 606-287-3466, WWAG The Wagon wagoncountry.com ,and our friend John Caywood! Be sure to give us a 5 star rating to help us grow and continue with our mission of highlighting Appalachian people and our way of life. You can contact us via email at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743 Check out our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023 Also for more pictures, stories, and off the beaten path adventures check out our website appalachianimagination.com Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!
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You knew know what is on the next person’s mind. This song is titled Bars. It was written a couple of years ago by Jason and Amy Bowman. Everyone deals with mental issues that are all too often hard to escape. If you feel stuck,find yourself someone to talk to. It may not fix all of your problems but it will help.
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Brigid McCormack is a student of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
With a deep love for literature and regional culture, she interviews Jason as part of her research on podcasting and different narratives in Appalachia. You will hear how and why Appalachian Imagination started, thoughts on big cities, Elvis movies, Kissing Cousins, and so much more.
Spending her youth adjacent to different big cities, Brigid hasn't had the opportunity to experience much of Appalachia, but has hopes to do so at some point.
Pods and Prose is the title of Brigid's podcast that will be a limited series, available in August of 2023. She will be conversing with Appalachian writers and podcasters and providing a platform for their voice. Y'all be sure to check it out and show her your support! www.podsandprose.com/
We thank God for the ability to share Appalachia with other parts of the world!
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Eric chews the fat with Papaw Paul in this episode, talking about grandparents, motorcycles, and Back Roads of Appalachia. If you have spotted some high end cars in our area, Eric has been a big part in bringing those folks into the Appalachian region. In turn they spend money in local businesses and see the beauty of our part of the world. https://backroadsofappalachia.org/ We thank God for all of the wonderful views of the Appalachian Mountains. We thank our sponsors-RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee 606-287-3466. WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com The Jackson County Sun-Bringing the news since 1926. 606-287-7197. Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap, KY. We also want to thank John Caywood for his kind words and contributions. Be sure to check out our website appalachianimagination.com for more stories, pictures and cool places to visit. Our YouTube channel has video clips of interviews and more https://youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023. If you’d like to sponsor an episode,become an advertiser, or communicate with us, you can email appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743. Also be sure to hit the follow button, download your favorite episodes and give us a 5 star rating! It helps us grow and spread a positive light on Appalachia. Thank you for listening and sharing with your friends and neighbors! STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!
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Elsie is a true inspiration! Sharing stories of her grandparents, of food preservation, some that are funny, and some that will really pull at your heart strings. This episode will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Being a wealth of knowledge, she has worked hard in life and has kept a positive attitude. At the end she gives a testimony that all should hear.
We thank God for our Appalachian People and the lessons they teach us in life! We thank our sponsors ~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee Ky. ~The Jackson County Sun www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 ~WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com ~Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap Ky. We thank you for taking the time to listen, and sharing! Be sure to hit the follow button and give us a 5 star rating! It helps us to grow and share Appalachia with the world. To sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743 For more great content check us out on YouTube https://youtube.com/@appalachianimagination2023 or visit our website appalachianimagination.com STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!
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Save The Children is a wonderful program that helps kids to learn to read and retain what they read better. This interview is somewhat different from our regular format, as Papaw Paul sits down and has a conversation with his boss,Tina, from Save The Children about the work they do. Some kids struggle a little more than others and it is quite alright to get a little extra help. They tell stories of helping kids and the progress that is made. A couple things they have studied are The Titanic,and Code talkers. As you will hear in this episode they both love the kids and want to help them all grow to be better people. I'm gonna say they are "2 Awesome Appalachians, giving a leg up on reading, to little Appalachians!"
Save The Children was founded on April 15th, 1919 (104 years ago) by Eglantyne Jebb and Dorothy Buxton in London England. The organization helps to raise money to improve children's lives by creating better educational opportunities,better health care, and improved economic opportunities. [Wikipedia] For more information visit www.savethechildren.net
To become a volunteer you must be 55 years of age or older, meet income requirements, and enjoy working with kids. Your job would be working with elementary age children, helping them with their reading skills. Telephone 859-986-3901. Note =Becoming a volunteer does not affect any benefits that you may be receiving.
We Thank God for people, who want to make the lives of children better! We thank our sponsors! ~WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com ~The Jackson County Sun. 'Bringing you the news' www.jacksonsunky.com Telephone 606-287-7197 ~RX Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main Street S, McKee, KY 40447 ~Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap KY. Helping folks when they need it. We thank YOU for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!
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Mr. McQueen grew up in a time when families worked hard for what they had, with no complaints of doing their fair share. Church has been a big part of life for Glenwood from his youth and remains so today. Being a wealth of historical knowledge, he gives us a pretty good run down on the Bond Foley Lumber Company that once flourished in Jackson County before closing just before the Great Depression. His grandson and previous interviewee, Jayme Marcum sat in with us on this interview and really added to the conversation. As well as being a retired school teacher and historian, Glenwood has also been a pilot of sorts. Be sure to listen and see how he ended up with his head in the clouds as Jayme said. Glenwood is also a Gideon, They work hard to make sure everyone has the Word of God available and they should never be overlooked. We thank God for the Gideons and fine folks like Mr. McQueen! We thank our wonderful sponsors ~RX Discount Pharmacy in Mckee. The only Pharmacy in town with drive-thru services! 606-287-3466 ~The Jackson County Sun. Bringing you the news since 1926! www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287=7197 ~Living Stone Outreach INC. Lending a hand to people who need it. 606-287-7784 ~WWAG 107.9 fm. wagoncountry.com Home of Dial and Deal. Kentucky's favorite buy, sell, trade program. 606-287-9926 We thank YOU for taking the time to listen, and sharing with your friends and family!
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It was a heartwarming experience to see all the fine folks come together June 10th at the Festival of Hope, to contribute to The Jackson County Cancer Fund. There were inflatables, a dunking booth, cake walk, great food, live music, guest speakers, silent auction, and so much more. Mickey,Minnie, and Goofy were in attendance for some cool photo ops. (Pictures will be posted on appalachianimagination.com) The children all had a good time playing,while the adults ate their bellies full, conversed with one another, and listened to the beautiful music being made. A few folks shared their stories with us and told us a few of the many good things the JCCF has done for people in the community. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075985271518&mibextid=LQQJ4d The Jackson County Cancer Fund P.O. Box 1250 McKee Ky 40447. www.cancerfund.net Our hearts truly go out to anyone who has to suffer with cancer. Amy lost her father (Robert Hormilla) to stomach cancer this year. Amy said "Attending and contributing was a nice way to honor the memory of her dad." We thank God for the fine people who came together for a worthy cause to benefit, something bigger than themselves! We thank you for listening, and hope this encourages you to give to the JCCF or any other charity that helps people dealing with cancer. If you can't give remember them in your prayers, or possibly donate some of your time. We Thank the wonderful sponsors of Appalachian Imagination, RX Discount Pharmacy,Living Stone Outreach,The Jackson County Sun and, WWAG 107.9fm
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Tammy has been an educator for the past 32 years, spending 31 of those years in the same classroom. She was Jason's teacher in the early 1990's and has taught a few of his children already with another on his way to middle school. Mrs. Marcum likes structure in the classroom and truly loves what she does for a living. She grew up right beside Highway 421 in Sand Gap Kentucky and everything in life was within an eighth of a mile from her house. Her grandparents,friends,the local grocery,and church were all in walking distance of her house. She tells of her dad giving swimming lessons,playing in the woods, and the reason she was no good at hunting and fishing. The reason for approaching Tammy for an interview was because of Josslynn doing a small interview and stating that Mrs. Marcum was her favorite teacher and the reason why. Included at the end of this episode you can hear for yourself, Joss's thoughts on Mrs. Marcum and life in middle school. We thank God for the people who make a positive impact on children! We thank our wonderful sponsors- WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com RX Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main Street S McKee Ky The Jackson County Sun. www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 Bringing the news since 1926! Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap, KY. Lending a helping hand to people when they really need it. We thank YOU for taking the time to listen and sharing our people's stories with your friends and neighbors!
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Growing up in Breathitt County, Josh now resides just across the line in Owlsey County. He works for the transportation dept. in Jackson Kentucky as an inspector, but as you will hear, he puts his whole heart into creating. Making highlight reels for athletes and musicians alike, Josh is a videographer, photographer, author, musician, and works with Crystal Jones on Mewz in the Mountains podcast. Josh cherishes his family and friends, and the stories folks have shared with him traveling through life. Josh’s links ⬇️ https://instagram.com/craftedbylindberg?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://instagram.com/deaton_photography_videography?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086378928202&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.facebook.com/AMewzInTheMountains?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://youtube.com/@lowellmorris3246
We thank God for Granny's cooking and all the lessons of life in Appalachia! We thank our wonderful Sponsors- ~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee Ky. 606-287-3466 ~The Jackson County Sun. www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 ~Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap Ky. ~WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com We thank you for taking the time to listen and sharing with your friends and neighbors!
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Chris is a hard working guy,who loves his family,friends,and the community. Jason often refers to Chris as (Banana Hands). It is a running joke between the two of them on the Dial and Deal show on 107.9fm.
This episode is full of laughs and true stories! They talk about hog killing,farming,loading hay,tying brothers up, breaking chandeliers, and how much there is to enjoy in the small town life. (Learn how to measure a hogs tail included in this episode)
Chris recently retired from UPS and has started a company called Bowles Handyman and Construction Services. They do interior and exterior repairs and remodels as well as new construction. You can find them on Facebook or call/text 606-493-3400
We thank God for Appalachia!
We thank our wonderful sponsors
-Rx Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main St. S McKee Kentucky.Phone 606-287-3466.
-The Jackson County Sun. www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197 bringing you the news!
-Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap Kentucky. Helping people in so many ways.
-WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com
We thank you for taking the time to listen and sharing the good side of Appalachia with all of your friends and neighbors!
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Flash is a hometown guy, who is a treasure to his community. He has worked on the farm all but five years of his life, during which, he served in The United States Army. He now works as a school bus driver for The Jackson County Public School System, equipment operator at the transfer station, part time dog catcher, and still tends his cattle on the farm.
He tells of watching his grandmother doing things the old way. Things like raising a garden, canning, quilting, and making lye soap. If you have ever ordered a Flossie (a fried bologna sandwich) you will hear who gave it that name.
Carrying a few whippings through life he shares the reason for a couple of them, and how he got the nickname Flash. (Not the reason, I would have thought.)
We thank God for all of our Appalachian people and the beautiful place we live in.
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-RX Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main St. McKee, Kentucky. Come in or Drive Thru!
-Living Stone Outreach, in Sand Gap.
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Cathy is a person, who you will find out, loves the community she lives in and, the work she does for the Jackson County Farmer's Market.
She starts off by telling of her father who played in the 1901 Olympics and migrated to the United States from England. Being a very sentimental person she tells of a few of the keepsakes that she keeps tucked away. She also gives us a schedule of things the Farmer's Market has in store for us this year. The Grand Opening will take place June 23rd! It is wonderful to hear the excitement in her voice as she shares the good news of all the happenings.
Hunter is the local 4-H Youth Development Agent and he is getting geared up and ready for camp again this year. Just recently he and his Land Judging team made some big accomplishments in Oklahoma City.
Suffering with dyslexia in his youth, he is quick to give thanks to the people who helped him overcome the obstacles of it, and he loves the fact that he can pay it forward by working with the youth in the 4-H program.
Both Cathy and Hunter give praise to their co-workers and the fantastic people who live in the community. The two of them definitely leave things and people better than they found them.
We always thank God for Appalachia and all of its people!
We thank our wonderful sponsors-
-WWAG wagoncountry.com brings you the best mix of music in Eastern Kentucky,and the Dial and Deal show Mon-Fri 10-12.
-Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap, helping people in so many different ways.
-The Jackson County Sun has been bringing you the news since 1926, www.jacksonsunky.com 606-287-7197
-RX Discount Pharmacy. 1030 Main St. McKee Kentucky. $4 prescriptions,medical equipment,diabetic shoes,and so much more. Come in or Drive Thru!
We also thank you for taking the time to listen and share with all of your friends and neighbors!
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Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what, Stay Awesome Appalachia!
Appalachian Imaginations is currently working with another project that is going to be really exciting. Stay tuned!
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Keith is a person who a lot of people are familiar with, as he is the CEO of PRTC (People's Rural Telephone Cooperative).
The interview starts with Mr. Gabbard sharing the story of his great grandfather migrating here from Syria and working as a traveling merchant.
Papaw Paul sits in once again as co-host and it is a real treat to listen to the two of them reminisce about days on the softball field, playing basketball, and eating at Keith's grandmother's house.
The history of PRTC is shared in this episode and the first 'dialed' telephone call that was made in the county. With some of the best internet speeds in The United States, PRTC has really made a lot of accomplishments over the years and continues to grow. Keith is very humble about it, and gives full credit to everyone who had a part in making it all happen.
We thank God for our wonderful people, and all of the folks who work hard to make small communities a better place be!
We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap KY and WWAG wagoncountry.com
We thank you for taking the time to listen and share these great stories with your friends and neighbors!
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Be sure to check out the website appalachianimagination.com for a lot of extras! There are pictures, stories and links to all episodes.As well as history of things that are often overlooked.
To contact PRTC- 606-287-7101 or visit www.prtc.org
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On this episode, Jason and special guest host, Joss, sit down with Jayme to talk of his life and learn a lot about the guy who is usually behind the scenes bringing you the news. He loves his job and the work he does for the Jackson County Sun (newspaper). In reference to a Clint Eastwood film Jayme says they cover "The good, The bad, and The ugly." note=Jayme and Jason are friends every day of the week other than Tuesdays
He shares a funny but terrible story of an accident involving a golf cart, some history of the Jackson County Sun, working in tobacco as a child, and so much more. If you would be interested in a subscription to The Jackson County Sun, visit jacksonsunky.com or give them a call 606-287-7197. They are also on Facebook and Instagram.
HAPPY 92nd BIRTHDAY ELSIE BAKER!!! If you haven't listened to the episode with Elsie, I highly recommend it. She has a story that is worth hearing!
At the end of this episode my good friend Jory Bowling, let us feature his song 'Cornbread'. It is available for purchase on Itunes or you can stream it on Spotify.
We thank God for Appalachia!
We thank our fantastic sponsors Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap and WWAG wagoncountry,com!
We thank you for taking the time to listen and supporting what we are doing!
Be sure to check out our website/blog page appalachianimagination.com for more stories, pictures, and off the beaten path history as well as personal adventures of ours.
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Brently sat down to talk about his life growing up in Sand Springs KY. He then shares a little about adulthood, mistakes that he has made, and where he is now.
Though he wishes he could get a redo for the things that he has done and take back all the wrong, he gives full credit to God for his recovery.
Brently's defining of JAIL HOUSE RELIGION was wonderful, and should be taught in every jail and church house, in my opinion. In closing he shares some words of hope for anyone dealing with an addiction.
We thank God for our wonderful people and the beautiful place in which we live!
We thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com and Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap!
We thank you for listening,sharing, and believing in the project that we are doing! You folks are the best!
To get a glimpse of some of our adventures, learn a little history of a few things that are all but forgotten, and pictures of the Appalachian region visit our website/blog post appalachianimagination.com
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Always travel with a smile, and no matter what, Stay Awesome Appalachia!
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Born February 5th 1934, Rudolph (Rudy) Hamblin can tell you about childhood in Bull Skin, Ky, and does so in this Special Episode. Rudy and Jason have became friends via the radio show Dial and Deal on 107.9 fm McKee KY. wagoncountry.com
Rudy has a a wealth of knowledge on how things used to be. Being born into this world just after the Great Depression there are real life/first hand accounts of how folks in the deep hollers of Appalachia, lived in the 1930's and 1940's. He tells us stories of how, families would take care of each other, walking to school, having no car nor roads to drive them on, the price of flour, and so many more.
Being a veteran of The United States Navy, Rudy and his darling wife Alma, now reside in Sellersburg IN.
No matter where life takes a person, or where they moved to, an Appalachian will always be an Appalachian!
We thank God for all of our people, and the stories of life they share with us.
We thank our sponsors -Living Stone Outreach and WWAG wagoncountry.com
We thank all of you who take the time to listen and share!
Be sure to check out appalachianimagination.com to see pictures and learn some cool things from days gone by.
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In this episode Jason and guest host Papaw Paul interview Mr. Markaza Johnson. Mark has just moved to Jackson County Kentucky and brings some really good news with him. Being an entrepreneur and wanting to help grow a community he has decided to start a business in the county to benefit its people.
Mark is a veteran of the United States Air Force and grew up as a Military kid and has lived all over the world. There are several stories that he shares with us. Some are really funny, some are inspirational, and there are some that really get you thinking.
There will definitely be a follow up to this episode to learn the progress of Mark's upcoming business venture that will employ local people.
If you listened to the episode with Q be sure to listen to this episode in its entirety, you will understand why.
We thank God for our wonderful people, the beautiful place in which we live, and our new neighbors!
We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap and WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com
We thank all who take the time to listen and share. You folks are Awesome!
Be sure to check our appalachianimagination.com to see pictures and gather some cool history that will make you want to get out and go for a drive.
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Brody is a small town person who is all about his community. He worked with his local VFD before he was old enough to drive, then later became an EMT, And now works with Emergency Management. He is also a family man who loves his wife and children, and is the associate pastor at Gray Hawk Baptist Church.
This episode is full of heart felt and funny stories. He tells all about his life growing up in the mountains, people who have inspired him, wrecking a firetruck, his experience with hog killin, and getting lost in the woods.
Something for young men to look forward to in the near future is an organisation called Trail Life. Brody will be working through Trail Life helping to teach young men Adventure,Character,and Leadership. It is a Christ based organisation and Brody tells a lot about it. For more information on Trail Life visit traillifeusa.com
If you have moved in to any small town in Appalachia to escape city life, we encourage you to join your local Volunteer Fire Department.If you would like to do something to help your community, this is a great and selfless way to do so.
This is the week that we recognize Easter and Christ's resurrection!
We thank God for Appalachia and all of its wonderful people.
We thank our great sponsors Living Stone Outreach in Sand Gap Ky and WWAG 107.9fm McKee wagoncountry.com
We thank all of you who listen and share the podcast and believe in our mission!
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Appalachia. To some it is a place of beauty and wonder,that they like to visit.To others it is a wealth of history and knowledge of days gone by. But to us, it is the place we call home. Each individual will have a different story, as with anywhere else, but the Appalachian region is very unique, and unlike any other in the world. We have a history that predates the United States by at least a couple of hundred years and traditions that we hope will last an eternity.The Appalachian Imagination podcast is designed to give you, the listener, a look inside Appalachia, through the stories of our people. Be sure to explore all of the previous episodes and hear some wonderful stories.
We thank God for the opportunity to help preserve our rich history.
We thank all of our sponsors.
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Include are segments from last year’s Spring episode. It is still my favorite time of year and I’m sure will continue to be. I encourage everyone to make the best of every day and get outside if you are able to do so. If you don’t have enough property to plant a garden,you can grow a lot of food in flower pots. Though it may seem small at first,the reward of eating something that you have grown will still be great. To sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text 606-975-1743. We thank God for the wonderful opportunity of life and all his blessings. We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach, WWAG wagoncountry.com. We thank YOU, for taking the time to listen and share with your friends. Remember to stay humble,be kind,and no matter what,Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support
This interview with Quentin was recorded in the Jackson County Detention Center. He tells us his story of life, the mistakes he has made,and his goal of a better life after his time is served. He comes from a holler in Leslie County Ky, and now calls Jackson County home "even when he gets out of jail "We thank the JCDC for allowing us to interview and record on location with Q!We thank God for the wonderful world of Appalachia and it's people!We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach and WWAG wagoncountry.comWe thank you for taking the time to listen, and telling your friends and neighbors about the podcast!A big thank you to Amy Bowman and Elizabeth Harrison for all of their work on the social media pages!If you would like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text Jason at 606-975-1743.Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what, Stay AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support
McKee as Paul recalls from his youth.
A lot of businesses have come and gone, some have remained, and Paul has watched it all happen since 1951.
We thank God for our small towns and the best people on Earth!
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Paul shares his story of growing up in the city of McKee KY. He drives a school bus and works as a volunteer for the Save The Children Foundation, reading to the kids at Sand Gap Elementary. Paul mentions so many things that most people in the area never knew existed. Jane the train being one.
We thank God for our wonderful Appalachian people!
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Danny will be greatly missed. He has put in a lot of work here on Appalachian Imagination and is truly appreciated. You can check out his new podcast that he and Beefy are hosting.. It is titled What's Up World, available on all streaming platforms. https://spotify.link/2fpuTmOGqyb
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Tammy was a great person to hang out with and interview! She has been a social worker for almost all of her adult life and definitely is a pillar of the community. She is the Yard sale Queen and tells of how it is done. We talk about feeding the cats, her granny, and we even mowed the yard in the episode. We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach, and WWAG 107.9 fm McKee, wagoncountry.comWe thank God for each and every one of our people and the beautiful place we live in!We thank all of you who take the time to listen, share, and show your love and support!If you would like to become an advertiser or sponsor an episode email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Here are three previously recorded segments. Included are stories of childhood from Elsie Baker, Carol DeForest, And Randy Hayes.Due to things out of our control, we weren't able to record an episode this week but we thought it would be nice to retouch on some previous episodes. Be sure to go back and listen to the full episodes of each of these wonderful people.We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach, and WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com ,You Folks are Fantastic!We thank God for giving us the ability to do what we do and interview our Awesome Appalachian people!We thank all of you who take time to listen and help keep this thing going.If you would like to become an advertiser or sponsor an episode email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text Danny 606-493=6723 Jason 606-975-1743Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
A good ole' sit down conversation with Rodney. Danny was under the weather and had to sit this one out due to the Flu (Prayers for a quick recovery)Rodney and Jason share stories of growing up and talk about a few mischievous things they both did in their younger years "Don't try this at home,type of activities". We thank our sponsors Living Stone Outreach, and WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.comWe thank all of you who take the time to listen and share!We thank God for all of our blessings and the opportunities to interview all the fantastic people!Feel free to email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com with any comments, episode suggestions, or just to say hello if you want.If you'd like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser you can email or call/text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
This is a fine group of young individuals! Mrs. Ashley Gabbard has been the STLP coach for two years now and her group has really gained a lot of momentum. They are working hard to improve upon the community we all live in. Working with The Jackson County Tourism, their fellow students,and doing so many other great things. I'm sure you will gain a feeling of pride when listening to this episode, for the youth in our area.We thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com and Living Stone Outreach.We thank you for taking the time to listen!We thank God for the wonderful opportunity to interview such great people.If you would like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or call/text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what, STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
In this episode we talk about eating at Granny's house. Everyone's grandmother is always the best cook, just ask anyone.Also included are some recipes from previous guests, so hang out till the end to hear what's on the menu.We always ton thank God for the ability to record and share the lives of Appalachians with the world.We thank our sponsors for helping us keep this thing going WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com , FFR Fabrication ffrfab.com , and Living Stone Outreach.We also thank everyone who takes time to listen, ya'll are the very best!You are welcome to email us with comments, and suggestions at appalachiaimagination@gmail.comIf you'd like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser you can email us, or call/text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
This episode was a big adventure! Stacy has been a hard working, hands on guy his whole life. Having a love for the outdoors and a love for the youth, he has been a hunters safety instructor for a number of years. Being kind enough to share it,he told us a few hunting stories. Some were funny,and a couple of them to be honest will paint a scary picture in your mind. Having worked his entire life in construction and holding some wild mechanical skills, he talks of things that he has built, and fabricated. "He built his very own Tilt-A-Whirl" Be sure to check out the pictures on Facebook and you will see a couple of items that he made. Jason and Danny were very thankful for the plaque Stacy made for them.We thank God for providing all of the wonderful people he provides for these interviews!We thank all of you who listen, share, and help promote the show!We also thank all of our wonderful sponsors FFR Fabrication ffrfab.com, Living Stone Outreach, and WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.comBe sure to follow, share, tell all of your friends, and give us a 5 star rating on the platform you listen through.You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com with any comments or suggestions.To become an advertiser or to sponsor an episode, send us an email or call or text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723.Remember to stay humble, be kind and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Evan is a very intelligent and entertaining young man. He tells of life growing up in Jackson County, and he holds dear, the memory of his grandparents and life lessons they taught him in life. In this very exciting episode we read the newspaper, several books and take a trip to the movies. Jason nor Danny had never met Evan but they all clicked and had a lot of similar interests. We always want to thank God first for the privilege and opportunity to do another great episode and get to know someone new.We thank all of our sponsors who help keep this thing going WWAG 107.9 fm, wagoncountry.com ,Living Stone Outreach, A&J Deals, FFR Fabrication fffrfab.com, and Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap.We also thank each and every one of you who takes the time to listen and thank you to all who believe in what we are doing. This podcast is to preserve the voices of our people in the Appalachian region. Be sure to follow , share, subscribe and give us a 5 star rating! All of these things help us to move forward with our project.You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com with any questions, comments, episode suggestions, or to simply to say hello.If you'd like to sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser, send us an email or call or text Danny 606-493-6723 Jason 606-975-1743Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Mike sat down with us to talk about his recent appearance on the Peacock Original series THE TRAITORS.He gives a lot of insight on how the game was played, things that surprised him during the filming and much, much more. You also get a glimpse of his life growing up and lots of other things as well.The first person to answer the following question will win a free Appalachian Imagination t-shirt! What is Mike's newest dog's name?You must answer it on Spotify!!We thank God for another great interview to share with y'all.We thank all who take the time to listen and interact with us.You are AWESOME!We also thank our sponsors FFR Fabrication ffrfab.com , WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com , A&J Deals , and Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap.To become an advertiser or to sponsor an episode call or text Danny 606-493-6723 Jason 606-975-1743 or email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.comRemember to stay humble, be kind and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
K Shack was a blast to hang out with as always! He shares his story of growing up,his love for family and friends,his passion for music and so much more..If you have ever been interested in being "Cool",Kenny will tell you how. With just a few dollars and a trip to Walmart you can be "Cool as Kenny at the age of 20". He tells the story of how his dad became a guitar builder,talks about when he found salvation,and then he turns the table on Danny and Jason to do his own interview.We want to thank God first and foremost for the opportunity to do another great interview to share with the world.We thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com ,Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap,A&J Deals and FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com.Thank you to all who take time to listen and help us share all of these great stories with the world.Be sure to follow,share,subscribe,and give us a 5 star rating! All of these things help us way more than you could know.You can email us directly at appalachianimagination@gmail.com with any questions,comments,suggestions or simply to just say hello and interact with us.If you'd like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser,shoot us an email or call or text Danny 606-493-6723 Jason 606-975-1743Remember to stay humble,be kind,and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
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Zack was very informative on his job as an officer. He tells how officers want you to everyone to conduct themselves when being pulled over and things you can do to make any interaction with police go smoother. Also he shot his cousin once...... He goes on to share why he became an officer and some of the process of getting there.We thank God for every opportunity we get to interview someone else and share it with the world.We thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com ,Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap, A&J Deals, and FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com Thank you to all who take the time to listen and help share all of these great stories with people all across the globe.Be sure to follow, share, subscribe, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could give us a 5 star review.You can email us directly at appalachianimagination@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or simply to say hello.If you'd like to become an advertiser or sponsor an episode send us an email or call/text Danny 606-493-6723 Jason 606-975-1743Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what Stay Awesome Appalachia!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Most locals know Randy, He Traveled with and played guitar for one of Kentucky's favorite country artists Keith Whitley. Randy shares stories of his youth and all through his life as a professional musician.He offers words of encouragement to young and aspiring musicians and to anyone that holds a dream.Do you want to know when Randy got started in music or what he's up to now? Give a listen and you will find that out plus lots, lots more.Randy also tells us his favorite Keith Whitley song, plus some other big names that he has worked with "Some of it was really surprising".We want to thank our sponsors for helping keep the wheels turning= WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com , Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap "Your one stop shop for everything" , A&J Deals "Saving you money on so many items" , FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com .We thank God for every opportunity that we get to do another interview.We also thank each and every one of you who take the time to listen,YOU are what's making this podcast grow and spread the words of Appalachia throughout the world!!You are welcome and encouraged to email us with any comments, suggestions, or to just say hi at appalachianimagination@gmail.com .To become an advertiser or to sponsor an episode you are welcome to email us or give us a call or text Danny 606-493-6723 or Jason 606-975-1743.Remember to stay humble, be kind, and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
To all have interviewed,listened,sponsored,advertised or interacted in any way,we truly appreciate each and every one of you! It is YOU that have helped the podcast grow and do very well over this past Fall. We got a wrap from Spotify that gave us some really great news that was very heart warming. Appalachian Imagination was in the top 10% shared globally.It also landed in 117th place with Apple and Itunes according to Podstatus. Thank You All!We always thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9 fm wagoncountry.com, Whistle stop Express in Sand Gap, A&J Deals, and FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com.To sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser you can call or text Danny = 606-493-6723 Jason = 606-975-1743 or send us an email appalachianimagination@gmail.com. You are also welcome to email us with any comments,suggestions or just to say hi.Remember to be humble,stay kind, and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Nathan is a junior in high school,who is more than happy to share his opinion on several topics. This was a really fun interview for both Danny and Jason, because Nate is as honest as a song but will definitely keep you entertained with his views. We did have to flag him on a couple of things and one of them will be available as a subscription only episode. We want to thank our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm www.wagoncountry.com ,Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap, A&J Deals and FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com We especially thank God for the ability and opportunity to do each and every episode. We also thank each and every one around the world who takes the time to listen.You can contribute anything you like at PayPal@AppalachianImagineTo sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser you can call or text Danny 606-493-6723 or Jason 606-975-1743 or send us an email.To email us with questions,comments,or just to say hi you can do so at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Remember to stay humble,be kind, and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Brandon was a great interview! Growing up in McKee KY,he has had an undying need to go fast his whole life. The episode was full of nostalgia for all parties involved. We talk about the business he grew up in and around,the liar's bench and so many other fun topics. Brandon has a company that has really taken off for him, FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com .Thank you to our sponsors= WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.com, Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap, and A&J Deals!!!We also want to thank each and every one who has taken the time to listen! Be sure to follow,share,subscribe and tell all of your friends and family.You can contribute anything you like at PayPal@AppalachianImagineTo sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser you can call or text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723Feel free to email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.comRemember to stay humble, be kind and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Tipper is a wonderful person to talk with. She is full of Appalachian information that she is happy to share with the world. You can check out her website blindpigandtheacorn.com or watch her very popular Youtube channel "Celebrating Appalachia". Both are full of how to videos,recipes,and a lot of forgotten ways of life. Here’s the link to Katie’s stone work and jewelry https://www.etsy.com/shop/StameyCreekCreationsWe want to wish the owner of Truett's Pumpkin Patch,Timmy Truett a big Happy Birthday!!!Thank you to our sponsors Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap KY and WWAG 107.9fm wagoncountry.comWe also want to thank each and everyone of you for taking the time to listen and showing us so much love and support!!!!Be sure to follow,share and tell all of your friends and family to tune in.You can contribute anything you like at PayPal@AppalachianImagineTo sponsor an episode or become an advertiser call or text Jason 606-975-1743 Danny 606-493-6723Email us with comments or episode suggestions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Be humble,stay kind,and no matter what STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/robert-bowman42/message
Beefy brought some big news on this episode! He has a brand new baby and he is over the moon with it!He tells of a big adventure on their way to the hospital and of how the Good Lord puts people in the right places when they are needed. After the update on the new family member the conversations go all over the place. Family members who have passed on,arrests,court cases,and just too many subjects to mention here in the description. So y'all tune in and try to keep up with the wild ramblings of Beefy,Danny and Jason in this very interesting episode. We send a special thank you to our sponsors= Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap Ky and to WWAG 107.9fm / wagoncountry.com. Thank you also to each and everyone who listens and has shown us nothing but love and support! You are welcome to email us with any comments and episode suggestions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com If you would like to support the podcast,be sure to hit the support link at the bottom of the description or PayPal@AppalachianImagine To sponsor an episode you can email or call or text-Jason 606-975-1743 or Danny 606-493-6723. STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!!
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This was a really fun episode to record! Timmy tells about his youth, his career in education, the pumpkin patch and also shares a few stories that he would rather his students and staff not hear lol. "Don't listen to this episode McKee Elementary" Just kidding, we dare you to listen. It was a great experience for us all to just hang out and not discuss politics. We truly appreciate getting to know all of our guest on a personal level and this one won't disappoint. Thank you to our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm / wagoncountry.com and Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap KY! We thank each and every one who takes time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share with all of your friends. You are welcome to email us with episode suggestions,tell us what you enjoy about the podcast or just to say hi at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Send a donation via PayPal@AppalachianImagine or the other link that is provided. If you would like to sponsor an episode or become an advertiser call or text Jason 606-975-1743 or Danny at 606-493-6723. STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!!
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Kaleb Brown shares some of his stories of growing up,his addiction to meth, and his road to recovery. He tells all good and bad, how he hurt others with his drug abuse and of how he is trying to make mends. His story is truly meant to help someone out of dark times and also gives some insight to families of other addicts. "Shepardshouse" We send a special thank you to our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm / wagoncountry.com and Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap Ky with gas,groceries,feed and everything you need! We thank one and all for taking the time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share with all of your friends. You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com If you would like to contribute= PayPal@AppalachianImagine To sponsor an episode or become an advertiser you can reach us via email,call or text Jason's # 606-975-1743 Danny's # 606-493-6723 STAY AWESOME APPALACHIA!!!!
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We are talking Turkey in this episode! Mr. Deforest tells of his life growing up on a turkey farm in Up-State New York, His education and we talk about a lot of things that he has been a part of that has made our little slice of the Appalachian pie a better place to live. This was a very inspirational interview for both host and we are sure it will be for you as well. We send a special thank you to our sponsors-WWAG 107.9fm McKee 98.9fm Berea @wagoncountry.com . Whistle Stop Express in Sand Gap KY-with gas,groceries,feed and everything you need!!!! We thank each and every one of you for taking the time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share with all of your family and friends! You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com PayPal@AppalachianImagine to contribute. If you would like to sponsor an episode or have episode suggestions You can contact us via email or give us a call or text. Jason's #= 606-975-1743 Danny's #=606-493-6723 Stay Awesome Appalachia!!!
Brian was born and raised in McKee Ky and has been a pastor for most of his life. In this episode he will talk about being a pastor,his work as the jailer and several other stories. He is the pastor at House of Refuge church in McKee. If you would like to attend you will be welcomed with open arms. Sunday service is at 11am and Wednesday service is 7pm. The church sits behind Rocky Hill Heights apartments just off of McCammon Ridge Road in McKee. We here at Appalachian Imagination thank you for taking the time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share with all of your friends and family. You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com PayPal=AppalachianImagine you can also find us on Facebook We send a Big THANK YOU to WWAG @wagoncountry.com
Elsie is a wonderful person who holds a wealth of knowledge! She has been blessed with 92 birthdays in her life and has plenty of stories that will keep you captivated. In this episode she shares stories of youth,courtship,raising her family and several others. We here at Appalachian Imagination thank you for taking the time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Paypal= @AppalachianImagine Find us on Facebook. We send a big THANK YOU to WWAG @wagoncountry.com
This is a totally fictional story. It stems from a love that Jason has for western movies. The musical score sets the mood and can tell a story all on its own. An outlaw father of three sons gets over taken by the sheriff and the youngest of the three boys sets out to seek revenge on the sheriff.
Danny and Jason have both been friends with Beefy for most of their lives.He is a one of a kind,super talented in so many ways,and has a heart of gold.Not to mention one of the absolute funniest people to ever take in oxygen.This episode also includes guest appearances by Sue bob,Dusty,Reverend Anonymous and a few others. Y'all hold on because your funny bone is fixing to get a workout! Special thanks to WWAG 107.9fm @wagoncountry.com Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Paypal = @AppalachianImagine Find us on Facebook Thank you so much for listening!!!!!
We talk about and share some experiences that we've had that are on the creepy side. We would love to hear your stories as well and will be happy to share them on a future episode. Email them to us @ appalachianimagination@gmail.com Thank you for listening and please participate in the questions and polls on Spotify.
If you love Country Music This episode will be a real treat for you!! Jessica shares her life stories as well as some of her experiences with some of Country music's biggest stars. Her story about Dolly will make you have an all new respect for DP. Jessica is the director at the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame in Renfro Valley Ky. If you have someone that you'd like for us to interview, want to share a story, give us some feedback, or just want to say hi. You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or find us on Facebook " Appalachian Imagination ". You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok.
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Appalachian Imagination has a new co host!! Jason has teamed up with Danny Potter. In this episode they interview each other to give you a personal look inside their mind as well as introducing themselves to the listeners. We want to send a big thank you to WWAG! Email us with people you’d like for us to interview,comments or questions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Be sure to find us on Facebook,Instagram and TikTok.
My take on snakes plus some true stories of encounters that I've had with animals,wild and domestic. Some may seem a little far fetched but I promise they are true. You will hear of my short term pet possum, a snapping turtle I had for a pet, the great skunk incident and lots more. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com contribute at PayPalme/Appalachianimagine find us on Facebook,Instagram,TikTok and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/appalachianimagination appalachianimagination
Another local to me true crime episode that my great great aunt was involved in. In this episode you will also hear a song titled East Ky Single Wide Trailer Blues by one of my favorite singer/songwriters and good friend Donovan Howard.
I found no one who could tell me anything about Sheriff Morris's killers in the county where it happened. There is a memorial that sits to the right in front of the courthouse in McKee Kentucky. I have worked a lot of days beside the building as a food vendor and I've walked by the monument countless times. After seeing it several times I had the question "Who killed him?" I asked elected officials,older residents,and fellow historians and no one could tell me anything.So I took it upon myself to get on the hunt and see how much info I could find. Thank you Kelly Killian for sending me the article from the Courier Journal!!! I included a couch recording of an original song written by my wife and myself for The Acoustic Guitar Project. It is titled Sage Grass Serenade. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Included is the link to the Officer Down Memorial Page https://www.facebook.com/officerdown be sure to check them out. Thank you again Kelly Killion!
In this episode we tell you about a guy named George W Barrett. He was nothing but trouble everywhere he went. In 1930 he shot and killed his own mother for disciplining his 11yr old son, then turning to pistol whip his sister and shooting her in the ear. He killed his cousin Frank Baker and later killed an FBI agent. If you have a story that you'd like to share or just say hello you can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com If you would like to contribute you can do so at paypal.me/AppalachianImagine Thank you for listening!!!!!
A short but very true story of a couple of bouts that I had with our cat Smokey. Also another true story of my dad getting cut too pieces by one as well. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or if you would like to contribute at https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine. You can also find us on Facebook,Instagram and TikTok. Thank you for listening!! The picture is of an old store in the area where I live and grew up. 📸=me
I talk about all the work I had to do involving water growing up. We also had some music sent in from Lowdown Revival!! They perform a cover of Steeldrivers, Ghost of Mississippi. All stories in this episode are true first hand accounts. Find us on Facebook,Instagram,Twitter and TikTok. If you’d like to contribute you can do so at https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine
How we say it!! Also some first hand accounts of people laughing and pointing out my accent. Bonus short story- LAVINIA’S CLOCK written by Paul Johnston Sr. If you would like to contribute https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook,Tik Tok,Twitter.
This was a fun episode for me to record! I was hit with so many memories. Some made me want to laugh and some choked me up a little with wonderful memories of lost loved ones. There are several stories of things that I actually done as a kid growing up on the farm. I hope y’all enjoy this episode as much as I have. If you like to contact us with stories you’d like to share,episode suggestions,birthdays,Anniversaries or simply to just say hi. You can do so at appalachianimagination@gmail.com If you would like to contribute you can do so at https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/appalachianimagination/ Find us on TikTok https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTd57WG57/
I talk about all the joys of Spring, and gardening. Includes “Appalachian Ho’er Story” and “Getting Suckered by a Blue Hair, with a Velvet Elvis”. Blackberries and the Bull and lots more. If you’d like to be a sponsor or contribute you can do so by https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine. If you’d like to say hi or have birthdays/Anniversaries you want me to share email appalachianimagination@gmail.com
Let’s talk a little about huntin’! I talk about several different types of hunting,how it has advanced and reasons why we hunt. We promote hunting safely and encourage you not to waste. Episode includes a short story titled “And There He Was”. Feel free to contact us with Birthdays/Anniversaries,comments on episode and story suggestions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to contribute https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine
This episode includes a short story written by myself as well as some facts,and newspaper articles of accounts of a belled buzzard. There was at one time a widespread superstition of the big not so beautiful belled bird. Artwork=Jason Bowman. To contact us email appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to contribute https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine
This is a brief introduction to Appalachian Imagination.It is giving you just a few little facts and a lead in to future episodes. Feel free to email us with story suggestions,things you would like to add, or just say hi if you want at, appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to donate to the cause https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine