It Still Lives

Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
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A journey through Southern Appalachia, one story at a time.

  1. 05/05/2023

    Season 5, Episode 8: The Buckeyes

    Our final podcast episode features a conversation with director, writer, producer, AND teacher Evelyn Pollard of Louisville, Kentucky. Evelyn works with diverse student groups to capture their stories and experiences through filmmaking. She has also been working a documentary highlighting the Cleveland Buckeyes - a Negro League baseball team who took home the championship in 1945. Join us as we speak with Evelyn about her work and experience as a creative storyteller on the cusp of Appalachia. Visit www.foxfire.org to learn more.

    31 min

  2. 05/04/2023

    Season 5, Episode 7: The Coal Prince

    Have you ever thought about what a superhero from Appalachia would look like? Coder and developer Justin Hall blends his love of art and storytelling with tech to create interactive comic book characters that retell the story of coal mining counties. Learn more at www.foxfire.org

    29 min

  3. 05/03/2023

    Season 5, Episode 6: Muser

    Madison Whittle, a senior at Western Kentucky University, shares her work in User Experience and design this week as part of continuing miniseries on creatives in Appalachia as part of the Civic Imagination Incubator. Head to www.foxfire.org for more info!

    28 min

  4. 05/02/2023

    Season 5, Episode 5: Covid, Churches, & Community

    Our next installment in the Civic Imagination mini series features Assistant Professor of Broadcasting at WKU, Ryan Dearbone. Ryan is active in his community as a leader in DEI practices. He shares his current project with us, which is examining the impact of covid and post-pandemic trends on churches in and around Appalachia.

    31 min

  5. 04/18/2023

    Season 5, Episode 4: The Commonwealth

    We are continuing our mini series on the Civic Imagination Incubator! Join us as we sit down with sci-fi author and storyteller Clinton W. Waters. They share with us their vision for a utopic Kentucky known as the Commonwealth.

    31 min

  6. 04/04/2023

    Season 5, Episode 3: Imagining the Future of Appalachia

    We're joined this month by the leaders of the Civic Imagination Project, an initiative started by a small team at the University of Southern California. We'll be talking about how imagination and storytelling can bring communities together in our region.

    43 min

  7. 02/07/2023

    Season 5, Episode 2: Lena Dorsey

    We are celebrating Black History Month with a featured interview from Lena Dorsey, who grew up in Bean Creek, Georgia. Head to foxfire.org for images and more information about this month's episode.

    26 min

  8. 01/03/2023

    Season 5, Episode 1: Logging in the Mountains

    We're taking a listen to historic accounts of logging in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Featuring interviews from Will Zoellner, Shirley Buchanan, Jake Waldroop, and Preach Parsons. Find images and bonus content at www.foxfire.org

    44 min
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A journey through Southern Appalachia, one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    It Still Lives