A deep dive into how the Appalachian culture shapes views and experiences of mental health, addiction, poverty, spirituality, and all things between.
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... in which we deeply discuss how animals and other aspects of life create folklore, perpetuate the existence of it, and fuck with JD Vance.
Opening poem: Fame is a Fickle Food by Emily Dickenson
Mentioned in the Cast: The Lane Brain
https://open.spotify.com/show/033A9BObGkQoQHRMXkh198?si=19804c19cb024b6c
28 Sept 2026
A Murder of Dravens.
... in which i discuss the history, sociology, and psychology behind Central Appalachia's interest in all things Corvid.
I also share a couple stories.
Pt. 1 of 2.
9 Sept 2026
A Conversation with Megan Lynch
... in which we discuss her upcoming novel Hymn for the Forsaken, American Gothic literature, social justice, and how all of these things are like the other.
Welcome back, Hellions.
6 Sept 2026
Season 2 Trailer
... A intro into the upcoming episode and what to expect moving forward for Season 2.
11 Jul 2026
Trigger Warning.
... in which we talk the loss of someone irreplaceable to suicide, how it affects me to this day, and how talking about suicide rather than avoiding it may help decrease the rate of suicide in the future.
Season two will begin sometime in mid-September.
25 Jun 2026
This Bridge was Built so I Might Jump.
... in which we discuss suicide in Central Appy, reasons behind it, prevention, and set the stage for the end of season one.
Deer are involved.
12 Jun 2026
A Conversation with Justin Anderson
... in which we discuss his experiences and views on mental health, the stigmas aligned with it, and how he is creatively approaching a possible solution that may benefit many in the future.
Justin can be found at the following:
www.vaelorinverse.com
Tiktock / Insta / Substack: JVaelorin
1 Jun 2026
It's a Game of Telephone.
... in which we discuss the stigma of mental health, what we call disorders or other such things instead if outright naming them, and how news travels despite our fears of seeking treatment.
26 May 2026
A Conversation with Bobby Tipton.
... in which we discuss his experience with addiction, recovery, and how generational trauma and exposure to different cultures and experiences can shape the person you become in many ways.
19 May 2026
The Shake and Bake Method of Creating Generational Trauma.
... Stats on Central Appy meth use and how social / familial / and other cultures perpetuate meth and other drug use. Oh, and I sing a little.
11 May 2026
A Conversation with Dr. Lincoln Stoller.
... in which we discuss groupthink and culture, addiction, and thinking independently.
Lincoln's website: https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/ (https://www.mindstrengthbalance.com/)
3 May 2026
Methampheta... me
... a look at the origins of the substance, how it works, how it's made but without instructions, you heathens.
26 Apr 2026
A Conversation with Polly Jessen...
... A conversation with Polly Jessen in which we discuss the opioid crisis, peer recovery specialists not being paid their worth, and a lot fucking more. Please see the links below if you or someone you love in the area or not and would like superb treatment is in need of assistance.Crisis & Behavioral Health Resources (Tri-Cities / Southwest VA)
Frontier Health – Turning Point208 E Unaka AveJohnson City, TN 37601Phone: (423) 926-094024-hour crisis walk-in center and stabilization services available.
Woodridge Hospital403 N State of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604Phone: (423) 431-7111
Creekside Behavioral Health1025 Executive Park BlvdKingsport, TN 37660Phone: (888) 397-7271
Johnson City Recovery Center (Resource hub)513 E Unaka AveJohnson City, TN 37601Phone: (423) 262-8903
Residential Recovery (Fairview Housing)Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Mended Women in Abingdon and coming soon Marion Lifestyle Recovery)Www.fairviewhousing.org (http://Www.fairviewhousing.org) Admissions phone: (276-821-8030) (ASAM 3.1 AND 2.1) Residential substance use recovery programs for men and women
Crisis & Community Services (Virginia)Highlands Community Services – Abingdon Campus610 Campus DrAbingdon, VA 24210Phone: (276) 525-155024-hour Crisis Support & Warmline: (800) 500-7019 or dial 988
Highlands Community Services – Crisis Stabilization (The Anchor)414 Ivy St NWAbingdon, VA 24210Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Call 276-525-1550, option 7After Hours, Holidays and Weekends
Call the NEW Crisis Support & Warmline (Available 24/7) at 1.800.500.7019 or dial 988.
Emergency Crisis ServicesSmyth Crisis Care CenterMount Rogers Community Services Board1590 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354(276) 783-7499
Mount Rogers Adult Services:E. W. Cline Jr. Building (Wythe/Bland) Counseling Center (Upstairs)770 West Ridge Road (Suite 220) Wytheville, VA 24382Phone: 276-223-3202
Lisa H. Moore (Smyth County) Counseling Center216 Hospital Avenue, Marion, VA 24354, USAMailing – P.O. Box 968Phone: 276-783-8185
Fernwood (Carrol/Grayson/Galax) Counseling Center6999 Carrolton Pike (Suite 1) Galax, VA 24333Phone: 276-238-5600 ext. 1
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20 Apr 2026
That's How it Goes...
... Everybody knows somebody who knows somebody who knows somebody, you know? None of us are really exempt from the effects of addiction in this area be it directly or indirectly. Ain't none of us better than the other.
https://www.healingappalachia.org/ (https://www.healingappalachia.org/) | It is mu understanding they are finalizing the lineup for 2026.
https://na.org/ (https://na.org/)
https://www.aa.org/ (https://www.aa.org/)
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11 Apr 2026
The Softer Landing - Mark Lanegan
... Addendeum.
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11 Apr 2026
Is That an Opiate in Your Pocket or are You Just Happy to See Me?
... the origin of the opiate crisis in southwest virginia and northeast tennessee. A good place to build a foundation but this only the beginning. There's a twist: people are involved and they matter.
P.S. It's 30, not 40 years. My producer was not involved in the upload.
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3 Apr 2026
If the Song Stops, We Rise.
... on coal and the legacy it left Central Appalachia both on land and bodies.
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3 Apr 2026
Can I Speak to the Manager of These Here Mountains?
... in which we speak a bit about immigration because we didn't just appear here like some people seem to think, recognize that we stole land, and move forward into the Great Depresso.
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29 Mar 2026
Give an Appalachian a Podcast and See What Happens...
... welcome to my mind and ignore the small mishaps in volume that make it seem at times as though i have a small mouse guest providing commentary. This is an introduction into what will be a cast on the dark sides of my culture and it will be rife with dark humor, sarcasm, information, politics, and tangents. Come sit a spell.
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