Fringe Appalachia

About Fringe Appalachia

The Appalachian Mountains have a storied history, woven together by decades of people who’ve often and proudly lived on the fringes. Here, we’re all a little unconventional in our own right. Fringe Appalachia exists to demystify the other, whether they be in our midst or outside of our comfort zones. From the old-timers still living off the grid to the snake handlers, halfbacks, and dreaded southern democrats… You’re all welcome here on the fringes.

Publisher

Jessica Lanning

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jul 2021

Latest episode

21 Jan 2022

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Jan 2022

   Sidhe Kirk

   Listen in as a wonderful, local 'beacon of weirdness' weighs in on connections to nature, Appalachian ephemerals, and two of the world's best plants - ginseng and ramps.

2. 

   4 Dec 2021

   Pat Tompkins

   In this episode, Pat Tompkins discusses her unique life living 'off the grid' for decades, and how the history of Appalachia played a part in inspiring her conscientious choices to care for our land and water.

3. 

   29 Oct 2021

   Brown Mountain Lights

   Sources: https://www.ncblueridge.com/great-little-blue-ridge-towns/morganton-mystery-the-brown-mountain-lights (https://www.ncblueridge.com/great-little-blue-ridge-towns/morganton-mystery-the-brown-mountain-lights) https://www.romanticasheville.com/brown_mountain_lights.htm (https://www.romanticasheville.com/brown_mountain_lights.htm) https://www.carolinacountry.com/departments/departments/feature-story/the-mysterious-brown-mountain-lights (https://www.carolinacountry.com/departments/departments/feature-story/the-mysterious-brown-mountain-lights) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Mountain_lights (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Mountain_lights) http://shadowboxent.brinkster.net/brownexplain.html (http://shadowboxent.brinkster.net/brownexplain.html) https://wlos.com/news/local/asu-scientists-capture-rare-images-of-wncs-brown-mountain-lights (https://wlos.com/news/local/asu-scientists-capture-rare-images-of-wncs-brown-mountain-lights) https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/features/appalachian-legends/ (https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/features/appalachian-legends/) https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1971/0646/report.pdf (https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1971/0646/report.pdf) https://music.apple.com/us/album/legend-of-the-brown-mountain-light/261154690?i=261155510 (https://music.apple.com/us/album/legend-of-the-brown-mountain-light/261154690?i=261155510)

4. 

   26 Sept 2021

   Chelsea Wilson Thayer

   Chelsea Wilson Thayer is a writer, Christmas tree farmer, mother, and so much more! Listen in as we discuss her Appalachian-themed children’s book, mountain matriarchs, and cornbread (among other things!).

5. 

   6 Aug 2021

   Andrew Cooper

   Andrew Cooper is an educator and family man. In this episode, he shares his unique perspective on growing up Appalachian, race, and religion.

6. 

   14 Jul 2021

   Allen Cook

   Allen Cook is a Christmas tree farmer, small businessman, author, and more! An expert in the outlaws of Appalachian history, Allen shares stories from years long past as well as insights on the ever-present independent spirit of Appalachians even today.

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