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Weird Appalachia Here's your Sign

Namastay Weird: Here’s your Sign S2E7

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When you hear the words “Appalachia” and “Spirituality” together you probably imagine a church on the hill, Sunday sermons preaching hellfire, hymns and river baptisms… and yes, we have that. And it’s beautiful! But, we also have those of us who found our spiritual paths in unconventional ways. Join us for a very special extended episode featuring our very special guest Hefner the Hare. Hefner is a one-woman spiritual machine: an herbalist, flow dancer, astrologist, artist, and owner of Hillbilly Hocus-Pocus.

In the Episode:

  • Hefner’s experiences being an astrologist/herbalist in Rural Appalachia
  • Our own spiritual journeys
  • Flow art
  • Finding your own path
  • Ancient Aliens?
  • What color is our soul?

 

The OG Selfie S2E6

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Self-portraits: the OG selfies. Nearly every famous artist has created one. Some even spent their entire career making one after another, while others chose to hide themselves in their work. Erin and special guest Artist Tim Smith are digging into the meanings behind them and sharing some of our favorites.

In the Episode:

  • Tim Smith’s exciting work in 2D and 3D media
  • Famous self-portraits: the wonderful and weird!
  • Artists who hid themselves in their work
  • Why do we feel compelled to create a self-portrait
  • Does the modern Selfie count?

 

Weird Appalachia Love, Lard, and Language

Love, Lard, and Language S2E5

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Living in Rural Appalachia, we’ve got a few things in abundance; sass, grease, and freakin’ talented people!

In this episode, we are joined by the one and only Misty Skaggs, Misty is an Appalachian proud poet and visual artist with a style that is all her own.

In the Episode:

  • Misty’s book “Biscuits and Blisters”
  • Being part of 3 living generations of female artists
  • Badass women in Appalachia
  • Dying Appalachian customs
  • Misty’s very resourceful writing and art practices
  • A reading of the poem “Grease”

A big thank you to Tim Smith and Heather Oney!

Weird Appalachia Bad Internet

Bad Internet S2E4

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The internet has a way of scaring us. Whether it’s news stories, freaky hoaxes, or Big Brother watching at all times, the net can be a scary place. Queue the hysteria! It’s our 30TH EPISODE and we are exploring some recent cases of internet driven paranoia. This one is NSFW at times, y’all been warned!

In the Episode:

  • Internet hysteria
  • Elsagate… WTF YouTube?
  • # SAVE MARINA JOYCE!! A YouTube conspiracy theory
  • A terrifying 4CHAN prank
  • Momo! The terror of Facebook at the moment

 

Coal Miner's Daughter Weird Appalachia

Bad Movie Banter: Coal Miner’s Daughter S2E3

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Join us as we talk about the very NOT BAD Coal Miner’s Daughter; a film depicting the life of one of our favorite local legends, Miss Loretta Lynn!

In the Episode:

  • Good ole’ Butcher Holler
  • The uncanny representation of Eastern Kentucky in the Film
  • Loretta & Dolittle’s relationship
  • You know what they say about bologna!
  • The beauty and hilarity of having an Eastern Kentucky accent

 

Soundtrack of my Angst Weird Appalachia

Soundtrack of my Angst S2E2

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Ahhhh, puberty. Awkwardness. Angst… and GREAT FREAKIN’ MUSIC!! We are reliving the good ole’ days and talking about the music that shaped us as artists and as people!

In the Episode:

  • Our musical awakenings
  • How music has affected our lives and our art
  • Grunge, Emo, Techno… RADIOHEAD!!

 

Sunflowers Weird Appalachia

Sunflowers: A Look at Mental Health in the Arts S2E1

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We’re BACK! … and it’s been too long, you guys!

Guest and fellow artist Bug St. Paul joins us for a very special, extended episode about a very important topic: Mental Health in the Arts.

Many of history’s most esteemed artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Edvard Munch suffered from a mental illness. Join us for a very real look at what it is like to be a creative person in a small town.

In the Episode:

  • Our favorites and WHY they created their works
  • Being an Artist with Depression and/or Anxiety
  • The importance of seeking help
  • Reducing the stigma

 

It’s Called Fashion, Sweetie Weird Appalachia

It’s Called Fashion, Sweetie S1E26

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Style is an extension of our inner selves. So, what does Wisey’s tracksuit reflect? This week we are discussing the art of fashion, challenging gender norms, and embracing all the fun weirdness involved with Appalachian fashion choices!

In the Episode:

  • Avant-Garde Fashion… what even is that?
  • Men wearing leggings? Hell yeah!
  • A convent of DRAG NUNS!
  • Brand obsessions in small town Kentucky
  • Dress codes, wtf!?

 

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I Like the Way You Talk Weird Appalachia

I Like the Way You Talk S1E25

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Damn, son, I like the way you talk! Eastern Kentucky is a unique cultural goldmine (especially our neck of the woods!) rich with heritage and traditions passed down for generations. Our language is no different. Southerners are known for using unusual idioms, and this week Erin and special Guest Justin Darnell are knee deep in Appalachian turns of phrase in this lightly NSFW episode featuring lots of colorful language.

In the Episode:

  • Justin Darnell’s Appalachian Word/Phrase of the Day
  • The most unusual idioms we’ve ever heard
  • The curse/blessing of having a southern accent
  • What the hell is “Blackguarding”?
  • Game (kind of) “What’s this saying mean?”

 

Halloweens Gone By Weird Appalachia

Halloweens Gone By S1E24

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Halloween in Appalachia! Trick-or-Treating up a holler or two! Corning and light vandalism! We are sharing our favorite parts of the holiday and some of our fondest memories.

Wisey joins us (IN DRAG!) for a special Halloween episode of Weird Appalachia.

In the Episode:

  • Halloween traditions
  • Corning… how was this a thing?
  • Churches that reject the holiday
  • Wisey’s interesting costume choices
  • Erin’s holler is the place to BE for Trick-or-treating
  • Brook’s Bill Murray themed party