Almost Heaven, Always Us is a love letter to West Virginia — told one story at a time.
Hosted by a husband-and-wife duo from Morgantown, this podcast explores the Mountain State’s people, places, history, culture, and folklore. Some episodes dive deep into local legends and hidden gems. Others feature heartfelt interviews with West Virginians who are building something special in their communities. And sometimes… it’s just us, laughing through a good story or remembering what it’s like to grow up Appalachian.
Almost Heaven isn’t just where we’re from. It’s how we live, Always Us!
EP53: Are We Too Old for Morgantown? Life Here After College
Most people think of Morgantown as just a college town. But what is it actually like to live here if you're not a student?
In this episode, Corey and Kelsey talk about life in Morgantown after college: from raising a family and building a career to navigating game days, crowded grocery stores, and the surprising small-town feeling of a county with over 100,000 people.
They also answer common questions about living in Morgantown, including cost of living, safety, community, and whether it’s a good place to raise kids.
If you’ve ever wondered what Morgantown is like once the college years are over, this episode dives into the side of the city most people don’t talk about.
25 Jan 2026
EP52: West Virginia Winter Is Here!
Winter in West Virginia just hits different.
As January starts to close out and winter weather rolls through the Mountain State, life naturally slows down. In this episode, we lean into that quieter rhythm and talk about what winter really feels like here: from snow days and storms to comfort food, routines at home, and the way this season affects our mood.
This is a cozy, sit-with-us conversation about winter in West Virginia, finding warmth in the small things, and laughing together during the colder months.
If you’re bundled up, snowed in, or just moving a little slower right now, we’re glad you’re here.
🎧 Grab something warm and settle in.00:00 – Winter has settled in01:16 – The good, the bad, and the weird of WV Winter17:30 – Snow days, storms, and winter weather24:27 – Winter comfort food & laughing at hate mail32:16 – Winter, mental health, and hating on January37:40 – French Creek Freddie & Groundhog Day43:20 – Looking ahead & closing thoughts
16 Jan 2026
EP51: 10 Things That Just Feel Like West Virginia
In this episode of Almost Heaven, Always Us, Corey runs through 10 things that just feel like West Virginia. From deer acting like they own the road, to Dollar Generals in places you least expect, to Walmart somehow being a social event —if you know, you know.And if you’re not from West Virginia… this might sound made up.It’s not.👇 Drop a comment with the ones we missed — because you know there’s at least one more and let us know what county you represent.New episodes weekly.And when you listen, you’re part of the story too.0:00 – Just Feels Like WV2:01 – Deer Are Basically Citizens8:05 – Dollar Generals Everywhere10:05 – Snow Day Vibes12:18 – Pepperoni Roll Politics16:33 – Tudor’s Is Sacred19:19 – Walmart Is a Social Event21:30 – Holler GPS24:30 – Gas Station Food Is Elite29:17 – The WV Goodbye30:45 – Small Town Emergency Broadcast System33:33 – Final Thoughts + Your WV Stories
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YouTube views
135,509
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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Engagement
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