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Dali the Rebel S2E20

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Artists are rebels by nature, but few have left a lasting impact on all media like Salvador Dali! Film, fashion, furniture… this man did it all! And did so with some very questionable behavior so HEADS UP, GUYS!!! This one gets NSFW, because you can’t talk about Dali without mentioning his antics. Nothing about this guy was mild mannered, to say the least!

In the Episode:

  • Surrealism, Freud, and the Human Mind
  • A lobster phone?
  • An amazing interaction between Dali and Andy Warhol
  • Dali’s outlandish publicity stunts

Episode Sources: [Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3]

Weird Appalachia Haunts & Haints

Haunts & Haints S2E19

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IT’S ALMOST HALLOWEEN! We are celebrating Weird Appalachia style – telling ghost stories in a dark creepy attic AND sharing YOUR submitted listener stories. It’s a creepy good time! We had so many amazing story submissions! There was no way we could fit them all in this episode, so be sure to visit weirdappalachia.com in the coming days until Halloween for all of them!

In the Episode:

  • Erin’s upbringing in a haunted house
  • No, Wisey… NO OUIJA BOARD!
  • A spooky story passed down from Jess’ granny
  • An underground seance in a Baptist church!?

 

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Mountain Death Rituals S2E18

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Appalachia – land of many tales and quirks. Our home is full of lore and specific customs, especially when it comes to death. Out-of-towners might just think we are a little weird, but we are very set in our ways when it comes to our death rituals. Kentucky Funeral Director Tommy Campbell is our special guest!

In the Episode:

  • Superstitions and “signs” that a death is coming
  • Appalachian Death Crowns
  • Strange customs
  • Playing hide and seek in the funeral home!?

Episode Resources:

http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/01/23/death-crowns-in-appalachian-folklore-creepy-or-comforting/

https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/death-superstitions-and-traditions-in-appalachia/

 

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Redneck Reputations S2E16

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It’s time for a little R & R, y’all! Redneck Reputations! Comedian Justin Darnell joins me in an all-new podcast episode where we are really going there when it comes to Appalachian stereotypes.

For better or worse, our area is riddled with ideas about who and what we are. Whether it’s the media painting us in a negative light, or delightfully fun (but still inaccurate) films and shows portraying us dumb, barefoot hillbillies, there are loads of stereotypes and misconceptions about us Appalachians.

Our humor may be a little crude at times, but it is all said with love. And if you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?

In The Episode:

  • Common Appalachian Stereotypes: the good, the bad, and the ugly
  • You must LOVE Kentucky Fried Chicken!
  • Our thoughts and a little (somewhat credible) history lesson on the opioids crisis
  • The entrepreneurial spirit of Appalachian millennials

 

Weird Appalachia - Why Do We Create?

Why Do We Create? S2E15

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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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Hillbilly Art Riot S2E14

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IT’S OUR 40TH EPISODE!! Kentucky sure can throw an art shindig! Join Erin and Jess as we share all the details about the truly unique art culture in our small, rural towns! Find all the art we talk about on weirdappalachia.com!

In The Episode:

  • Our favorite galleries: a hillbilly artist’s dream come true!
  • Being an artist in a small town & pricing work
  • The eclectic bunch of Kentuckians making AMAZING ART!
  • FESTIVALS!!

 

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

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“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
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PRIDE in the Coalfields S2E12

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“How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?” – Marsha P. Johnson

Appalachia has a diverse and beautiful LGBTQ+ community! Last year, Pikeville, KY held their first ever PRIDE, an event celebrating love and acceptance full of talented, all local performers. This year they are at it again with even more big plans! We had the pleasure of talking with Autumn Parker, Tonya Jones, & Gina Bryant with the Pikeville PRIDE Planning Commitee. So what happens when you crash a planning meeting and record a podcast in a gas station lobby? Hit play to find out!

The opinions expressed in this episode are that of the individuals and are not reflective of the group as a whole. 

In the Episode:

  • Our PRIDE experiences
  • The first PRIDE: love, drag queens, and protestors
  • PRIDE PROM!
  • The importance of LGBTQ+ events and representation

 

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O’Keeffe the Rebel S2E10

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Often the center of gossip, this artist was a true rebel to the core. Let ‘em talk! Georgia O’Keeffe was a trailblazer for women in the arts and wasn’t afraid to stir up some controversy. Mildly NSFW… it’s O’Keeffe, guys! You KNOW we have to talk about some human anatomy!

Seriously though…. We laughed so hard recording this episode, we almost didn’t get the thing made!

In the Episode:

  • Jess is BACK!
  • The life and scandalous times of Georgia O’Keeffe
  • The infamous flower paintings… lady parts?
  • The dreaded phrase “great WOMAN painter”
  • Georgia’s antics later in life
  • Our favorite works

 

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?