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Stories of Appalachia

Stories of Appalachia

Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

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Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.
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Stories of Appalachia - The Fraterville Mine Disaster

The Fraterville Mine Disaster

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01/01/22 • 13 min

In May of 1902 one of the best-run mine companies in the Coal Creek, Tennessee, area suffered a disaster when an explosion trapped and killed 216 miners, all but 3 of the adult male population of the Fraterville community. Today we tell that story. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app!
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Stories of Appalachia - A Criminal Operation

A Criminal Operation

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03/05/22 • 10 min

In 1912 a Presbyterian pastor in Greeneville, Tennessee, decided to help his former secretary back at the school he headed in Pittsburgh. That decision cost the woman her life and landed the pastor in jail. Today we tell that story.
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Stories of Appalachia - The Lost Children

The Lost Children

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12/11/21 • 9 min

In the spring of 1856 the two little boys of Samuel and Susanna Cox disappeared, seemingly without a trace. Today we tell the story of how the tragedy of that disappearance led to a miracle, one memorialized with a monument in the township of Pavia, Pennsylvania, east of Johnstown. You can subscribe to the audio version of the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Audible, Spotify, Audacy, Goodpods, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app.
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Stories of Appalachia - The Crash At Clingman's Dome

The Crash At Clingman's Dome

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02/12/22 • 11 min

In the summer of 1946 a training mission for a B-29 Superfortress ended in tragedy. Today we tell the story of that B-29, which crashed into the third-highest mountaintop in the eastern United States. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Audacy, Stitcher, Goodpods, Audible, Spotify, IHeart Radio, RadioPublic, or on your favorite podcast app.
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Stories of Appalachia - Green Allen Brooks, "Mountain Man"
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12/04/21 • 14 min

There was a man who lived in Lee County, Virginia, who claimed to have once been a Tennessee Circuit Court judge, a preacher, a teacher and a business owner in Cumberland Gap. He was also tried for killing two lawmen who tried to arrest his son-in-law. Today we tell the story of Green Allen Brooks, dubbed by the press as the "Mountain Man." You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Audacy, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening
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Stories of Appalachia - Cap Hatfield's Run

Cap Hatfield's Run

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11/20/21 • 16 min

Over 120 years ago one of Devil Anse Hatfield's sons made his escape from a Williamson, West Virginia, jail. How he got in that jail, why he escaped and where he went is our story this week. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast, at Apple Podcasts, Audible, PlayerFM, Stitcher, Spotify, Audacy or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!
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Stories of Appalachia - Ida Mae Stull

Ida Mae Stull

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02/19/22 • 10 min

Today we tell the fascinating story of the first woman in this country to go down in the coal mines to make a living, and how she made it legal for women to do so. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Goodpods, Audible or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!
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Stories of Appalachia - Encore: The Krampus

Encore: The Krampus

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12/24/21 • 10 min

This holiday season has been a tough one for us, so we haven't had the opportunity to put together this year's Christmas episode. Instead we give you last year's wonderful tale of the Krampus. By the way, all the references in that episode to 2020? Nothing's really changed, so just mentally put in "2021" when you hear us say "2020." Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, y'all!
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Stories of Appalachia - Encore - The Trials of Edith Maxwell
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11/27/21 • 18 min

With it being Thanksgiving weekend, Rod and Steve have decided to take this week off, so today we are presenting an encore presentation of one of our first podcast episodes. In 1935 a young woman from Pound, Virginia, was accused of murdering her father and put on trial in Wise.  The trial brought on an onslaught of national news attention.  And when the media descended on Wise, Virginia, they brought their Appalachian stereotypes with them. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Audacy, Audible or on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!
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Stories of Appalachia - The Silver Legion

The Silver Legion

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03/19/22 • 12 min

In the 1930's a man interested in writing, new age religions and far-right politics came to Asheville, North Carolina, where he established his own fascist organization in support of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party in Germany. Today we tell the story of William Dudley Pelley.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Stories of Appalachia have?

Stories of Appalachia currently has 567 episodes available.

What topics does Stories of Appalachia cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Stories of Appalachia?

The episode title 'The Fraterville Mine Disaster' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stories of Appalachia?

The average episode length on Stories of Appalachia is 13 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stories of Appalachia released?

Episodes of Stories of Appalachia are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Stories of Appalachia?

The first episode of Stories of Appalachia was released on Oct 31, 2015.

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