Inside Appalachia

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

  1. A Look Back At 2025, Inside Appalachia

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    A Look Back At 2025, Inside Appalachia

    This week, a look back at 2025. We met some fascinating people, like Aaron Dowdy of country rock band Fust.  Alos, central Appalachia continued to recover from Hurricane Helene. From the beginning, the recovery brought people together. And we made a trip to Hillbilly Hotdog to take on The Homewrecker.

    54 min
  2. Encore: Holiday Traditions, Inside Appalachia

    12/26/2025

    Encore: Holiday Traditions, Inside Appalachia

    This week, Inside Appalachia dives into the holidays. We go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements?  And, a new book explores the magical dark side of nature.

    53 min
  3. Patrick County Urgent Care And Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia

    12/19/2025

    Patrick County Urgent Care And Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia

    This week, when you’re the only doctor in a rural mountain county, you’ve got to think ahead to keep your practice going.  Also, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll. And if you bought a live-cut Christmas tree this year, there’s a good chance it came from Appalachia.

    54 min
  4. Lou Turner And Little Jimmy Dickens, Inside Appalachia

    12/12/2025

    Lou Turner And Little Jimmy Dickens, Inside Appalachia

    This week, a poet and musician draws inspiration from a distant family connection to the Grand Ole Opry’s Little Jimmy Dickens. Also, for 15 years, a Virginia library has been hosting a weekly Dungeons & Dragons game for teens. It can get wacky. And, a taxidermist in Yadkin County, North Carolina found her calling before she could drive a car.

    54 min
  5. Encore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia

    12/05/2025

    Encore: The Love Of Competition, Inside Appalachia

    This week, one thing about Appalachians: we can get competitive.  We’re proud of our local food. Love a good hunt. And enjoy competition with friends.   We learn the rules and celebrate our victories. But there’s more to competing than just winning or losing. In this show, we’ll also meet competitors who are keepers of beloved Appalachian traditions.

    54 min
  6. Our Common Nature With Yo-Yo Ma, Inside Appalachia

    11/28/2025

    Our Common Nature With Yo-Yo Ma, Inside Appalachia

    Our Common Nature is a new podcast from WNYC. It features cellist Yo-Yo Ma and producer Ana Gonzalez, as they explore America and talk to folks like West Virginia coal miners. This week, we follow Yo-Yo and his team as they venture into Appalachia. And we talk with Gonzalez about meeting people where they are.

    54 min
  7. Rising Health Insurance Rates And Cypher, Inside Appalachia

    11/21/2025

    Rising Health Insurance Rates And Cypher, Inside Appalachia

    This week, the cost of health insurance is going up in 2026. Millions of people are faced with sticker shock. Also, a mountain farmer kept an encrypted diary for years. It’s unclear whether he would have wanted that code to ever be cracked.  And, a beloved West Virginia hot dog restaurant closed in 2018. An annual tribute sale gives people a chance to relive its glory days.

    54 min
  8. Encore: True Stories Behind Folk Heroes, Runaway Trains And Murder Ballads, Inside Appalachia

    11/14/2025

    Encore: True Stories Behind Folk Heroes, Runaway Trains And Murder Ballads, Inside Appalachia

    This week Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads - how they tell stories and connect us to the past.  These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing. In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason, we explore songs about lawbreaking folk heroes, runaway trains and murder ballads.

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

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  • Creator
    West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    284
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Show Website
    Inside Appalachia

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