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Season 5, Episode 8: The Buckeyes May 05, 2023

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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.

Season 5, Episode 7: The Coal Prince May 04, 2023

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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

Season 5, Episode 6: Muser May 03, 2023

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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!

Season 5, Episode 5: Covid, Churches, & Community May 02, 2023

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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.

Season 5, Episode 4: The Commonwealth Apr 18, 2023

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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.

Season 5, Episode 3: Imagining the Future of Appalachia Apr 04, 2023

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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.

Season 5, Episode 2: Lena Dorsey Feb 07, 2023

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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.

Season 5, Episode 1: Logging in the Mountains Jan 03, 2023

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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

Season 4, Episode 11: Rethinking Coal for Christmas Dec 06, 2022

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As s we enter the holiday season, we’re reflecting back on the real stories behind coal – that dreaded lump that shows up in naughty children’s stockings on Christmas morning. Featuring interviews with retired coal miners Carl Shoupe, Connie McKnight, and Mike O’Bradovich.

Season 4, Episode 10: Stories from Veterans Nov 02, 2022

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In honor of Veterans' Day on November 11th, we're listening to stories from servicemen and women. Featuring Harley Penland (WWI), Teenie Howell (WWII), Ben Purcell (Vietnam), and James Jobbit (Iraq). Visit www.foxfire.org to learn more.

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