Ep 006 - Janisse Ray : Okefenokee, Heavy & Precious
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09/23/22 • 59 min
in Episode 6, "Okefenokee Heavy & Precious," Janisse Ray almost whispers her cautionary tale. Her voice is mesmerizing, her writing takes our breath away, and the message of her story sets our hearts on fire to save the swamp. Janisse is an acclaimed author and environmental activist whose first book, the memoir Ecology of a Cracker Childhood won the American Book Award. Since then, there have been many books and stories, some in The Bitter Southerner. We launched "Okefenokee Heavy & Precious" on our website this past week. Now, on our BATCH podcast, you can listen to Janisse read her inspiring words.
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Credits
Hosted by Kyle Tibbs Jones
Produced by Ryan Engelberger
Additional engineering by Thomas Sully Allen
Featuring original music by Curt Castle
Recorded at Tweed Recording and Standard Electric Recorders in Scottdale, GA
Made possible by the support of the Southern Environmental Law Center
in Episode 6, "Okefenokee Heavy & Precious," Janisse Ray almost whispers her cautionary tale. Her voice is mesmerizing, her writing takes our breath away, and the message of her story sets our hearts on fire to save the swamp. Janisse is an acclaimed author and environmental activist whose first book, the memoir Ecology of a Cracker Childhood won the American Book Award. Since then, there have been many books and stories, some in The Bitter Southerner. We launched "Okefenokee Heavy & Precious" on our website this past week. Now, on our BATCH podcast, you can listen to Janisse read her inspiring words.
Original Story
Credits
Hosted by Kyle Tibbs Jones
Produced by Ryan Engelberger
Additional engineering by Thomas Sully Allen
Featuring original music by Curt Castle
Recorded at Tweed Recording and Standard Electric Recorders in Scottdale, GA
Made possible by the support of the Southern Environmental Law Center
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The Untold Story of Hibiscus Grandiflorus
Credits
Hosted by Kyle Tibbs Jones
Produced by Ryan Engelberger
Engineered by Anthony Stubelek (who is a real treasure) and Thomas Sully Allen
Featuring original music by Curt Castle
Recorded at Tweed Recording and Chase Park Transduction in Athens GA, and Rockstudio in Brunswick, GA
Made possible by the support of the Southern Environmental Law Center
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