The Appalachian Creative

About The Appalachian Creative

The Appalachian Creative Podcast is a space for filmmakers, musicians, artists, performers, and creative business owners who are building something outside the big industry hubs like LA or ATL. Whether you’re making films, producing music, running a creative craft business, or performing on stage, this podcast is about thriving as a creative in small towns and tight-knit communities. Subscribe and join the conversation as we share stories, insights, and strategies for making an impact with your craft—right where you are.

Publisher

Jerry Buckner

Category

tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2024

Latest episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Mar 2025

   Ep. 14 - Season One Wrap

2. 

   13 Mar 2025

   Ep 14. - Creepalachia with JD Belcher

3. 

   30 Jan 2025

   Ep. 12 - From Student to Pro with Jobe Weitzel

   From film school to working at a local production company, Jobe tells us about how he's got here and what he's learned

4. 

   16 Jan 2025

   Ep. 11 - Lookie Looker with Max Kaplan

   Columbus filmmaker Max Kaplan discusses his journey and shares insights from his upcoming film "Looker" in this episode of The Appalachian Creative.

5. 

   2 Jan 2025

   Ep 10 - Photography and Creative Business ownership with Rafael Barker

   Renowned photographer and successful business owner, Rafael Barker sits down with the guys for an in depth look at how to be the best in your field.

6. 

   19 Dec 2024

   Ep 9 - The PAINs of being a filmmaker

   Jacob Holmes, a seasoned filmmaker, shares his journey of overcoming the PAINS of the filmmaking industry and achieving success through perseverance and dedication.

7. 

   5 Dec 2024

   Ep. 8 Noah Fisher & Grace Mullenax

   Child actors Noah Fisher & Grace Mullenax share insights on balancing life, work, and family as they navigate their careers in the entertainment industry.

8. 

   16 Nov 2024

   Ep 7. Carson Broom & Taylor Nice

   From the MtnCraft Film Festival we sit down with 2 short film filmmakers who had screenings at the 2024 festival! We talk about the importance of short films and the purpose behind them for budding filmmakers and accomplished professionals alike.

9. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Ep. 6 - Appalachian Film w/ Dave Lavender

   The head of the West Virginia Film Office, Dave Lavender sits down with the guys to talk about all things WV film and Appalachian film as a whole.

10. 

    17 Oct 2024

    Ep 5. Sitting down with Chris White

    Chris White is an accomplished filmmaker from South Carolina. He is known for several comedy films spanning decades of experience.

11. 

    7 Oct 2024

    Ep. 4 - Tips for New Filmmakers W/ Tijah Bumgarner

    Filmmaker and Marshall University film professor sits down with the guys to discuss the entry into filmmaking, and helps give some tips to people who just want to get started.

12. 

    1 Oct 2024

    Ep 3. - Shut up and shoot!

    The most important concept for first time filmmakers, shut up and shoot!

13. 

    23 Sept 2024

    Ep. 2 - How to sell yourself and your services

    Our resident sales expert Jerry Buckner tells us how to grow your business through traditional sales techniques. We discuss knowing your worth and how to build a relationship with potential leads.

14. 

    16 Sept 2024

    Ep.1 - Who are we and What is this?

    Jerry Buckner, Jacob Holmes, and Producer Carson Vance make up the Appalachian Creative Podcast. In this Episode we talk about our experiences and what you can expect out of his pod.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

43,909

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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