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weird appalachia mountain death rituals

Mountain Death Rituals S2E18



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/

 


The Artists that Appalachia Built Weird Appalachia

The Artists that Appalachia Built S1E10



Our 10th episode! We are talking about how Appalachia and its wonderful people uniquely shaped us into the artists we are today. Being an artist in Eastern Kentucky is a very different experience that we would like to share our perspective on with you.

In the Episode:

  • How Appalachian art has changed
  • The struggle artists face in our area
  • Our mentors
  • How we are trying to give back