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Weird Appalachia - Why Do We Create?

Why Do We Create? S2E15



Artists, musicians, writers, chefs… humans have this drive to CREATE! Where does it come from? Why do we make the things we make? In all new episode, Erin, Jess, and Wisey are hashing it all out.

In the Episode:

  • Why do we create? Need for beauty? Narcissim?
  • Wisey’s Magical Butter
  • The darker side of why WE create

 


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The Absurd Brilliance of “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” S2E13



“Is you is, or is you ain’t my constituents?” 

The Coen Brother’s classic O Brother, Where Art Thou? is an absolute classic that not only spins a tale of a hillbilly version of The Odyssey, it also represents the American South in funny (not insulting) way. Morehead State University Instructor, Chirstopher Merritt guests as we discuss the magic of this film and why it is so beloved in our area.

In the Episode:

  • The portrayal of southern people: inspiring younger generations to explore our culture
  • A masterpiece soundtrack featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley and Alison Krauss
  • Hilarious movie moments and symbolism
  • Merritt’s extensive knowledge on all things O Brother

Namastay Weird Weird Appalachia

Namastay Weird S1E18



Preachin’, singin’, snake handlin’ and downward facing dog? Join us for an unusual (yet insightful!) conversation on Appalachian religion and spirituality and its direct influence on our art, with our special guest Chris “Wisey” Wisecup.

In the Episode:

  • Historic favorites.. The dark and the light
  • Is Erin’s artwork evil?
  • Small town church culture
  • Wisey’s experience as a Yogi in a sea of Baptists
  • Being the only Appalachian at a Yoga retreat