The Talking Appalachian Podcast
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<p><b>Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's language or "voiceplaces," cultures, and communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Salon.com, on NPR, and Harvard University Press blog. She is also founder and director of the Appalachian Writing Project, which serves teachers, students, and the communities of the central Appalachian region.</b></p>
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
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Host [Host Name] explores how settlement patterns and influences shaped American accents 250 years ago, contrasting regional speech with Dr. Valerie Fridland and linguist Michael Montgomery in this interview.
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Why We Talk Funny: a Conversation with Valerie Fridland on the Origins of Accents and Attitudes About Them
What did you think of this episode? Author Valerie Fridland is the author of the new book Why We Talk Funny: the Real Story Behind Our Accents (Viking, 2026.) In this fascinating episode that launches Season 4, we'll talk about the Revolutionary-era origins of our American accents, how mainstream American English arose as the 'prestige' dialect, the shibboleth (which explains the hostility people feel about 'latch' versus 'lay' in Appalachia, and Virginia's complex linguistic landscape. A pro...
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Encore Episode: An Appalachian Dish Called "Kil't Lettuce," Storyteller Ray Hicks, and the Intrusive -t in Appalachian Englishes
Host Ivy Attic Co. explores the Appalachian delicacy "kil't lettuce" and the "-t" pronunciation with storyteller Ray Hicks in this encore episode.
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- What is The Talking Appalachian Podcast?
<p><b>Talking Appalachian is a podcast about the Appalachian Mountain region's language or "voiceplaces," cultures, and communities. The podcast is hosted by Dr. Amy Clark, a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at the University of Virginia's College at Wise. The podcast is based on her 2013 co-edited book Talking Appalachian: Voice, Identity, and Community. Her writing on Appalachia has appeared in the New York Times, Oxford American Magazine, Salon.com, on NPR, and Harvard University Press blog. She is also founder and director of the Appalachian Writing Project, which serves teachers, students, and the communities of the central Appalachian region.</b></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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