Shuck Beans

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Shuck Beans Podcast, hosted by Phoenicia Miracle, celebrates the people, food, faith, humor, and resilience of Southern Appalachia. Through heartfelt conversations and storytelling, each episode explores Appalachian history, music, values, genealogy, and the traditions that shaped a region often misunderstood. No stereotypes — just truth, courage, and pride in where we come from.

Episodes

  1. 12 FEB

    Saying No to Appalachia’s Code of Honor: Kinship, Culture, and Courage

    This episode of Shuck Beans Podcast dives deep into the heart of Appalachian history, ancestry, and the often-misunderstood code of honor that shaped generations in Southern Appalachia. Host Phoenicia Miracle, who grew up in Harlan County, Kentucky, shares powerful stories set in coal camps, hollers, and mountain communities—stories of two men whose courageous decisions broke cycles of vengeance and changed entire family trees. Joined by guest co-host Janton Barrineau, this conversation explores: - The Appalachian code of honor and where it came from - Coal camps and Prohibition-era Appalachia - Choosing a future of hope over a culture of revenge - How one decision can change generations This is not a stereotype of Appalachia—it’s an authentic Appalachian story about wisdom, restraint, and legacy.   If you care about Appalachian history, Southern Appalachian traditions, faith, ancestry, or positive stories from the mountains, this episode is for you. #rawstorytelling #values #courage #coalmines #harlan #ancestry   Follow Shuck Beans Website: https://shuckbeans.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586290496837 IG: https://www.instagram.com/shuck.beans/   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Shuck Beans: An Appalachian Journey 02:41 Exploring the Code of Honor in Appalachia 08:41 Family Stories: Breaking the Cycle of Violence 18:02 Transformational Decisions: The Impact of Choices 30:21 Legacy of Love: The Ripple Effect of Actions

    36 min

  2. 19 JAN

    Introducing Shuck Beans Podcast | A Love Letter to Southern Appalachia

    Welcome to the Shuck Beans Podcast, hosted by Phoenicia Miracle — a heartfelt celebration of the people, faith, food, humor, resilience, and deep-rooted heritage of Southern Appalachia. Born from a simple search for real shuck beans, this podcast is for anyone connected to the mountains — those who still call Appalachia home, and those who left on the Hillbilly Highway but never stopped carrying the culture with them. Each episode features meaningful conversations that explore Appalachian history, genealogy, music, values, traditions, and transformation — with pride, honesty, and hope. No stereotypes. No pathos. No explaining ourselves. Just the good of Appalachia. If you’ve ever wondered whether this podcast is for you… Did your mom keep the bacon grease? Have you been to more funerals than weddings? Do you know “holler” is spelled with two O’s? Then you’re in the right place. Learn more at shuckbeans.com

    4 min

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Shuck Beans Podcast, hosted by Phoenicia Miracle, celebrates the people, food, faith, humor, and resilience of Southern Appalachia. Through heartfelt conversations and storytelling, each episode explores Appalachian history, music, values, genealogy, and the traditions that shaped a region often misunderstood. No stereotypes — just truth, courage, and pride in where we come from.

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  • Creator
    shuckbeans
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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