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weird appalachia o'keeffe the rebel

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 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

 

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

 

Are You Scared Yet? Weird Appalachia

Are You Scared Yet? S1E23

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What happens when a horror junkie and a peace-loving yogi get together to talk about horror films? Episode 23 of Weird Appalachia is what happens. This week Erin and Special guest Chris “Wisey” Wisecup are unpacking years of favorites and laughable attempts in the horror genre. Potential NSFW content, spoilers, and disturbing topics.

In the Episode:

  • Why do we love to be scared?
  • Our favorites (films, directors, etc.)
  • Movie night with Erin can get weird
  • Wisey’s reaction to the film Hereditary
  • An all new HORROR ICON OF THE WEEK!

 

Macabre Weird Appalachia

Macabre: A Look into the Darkness of the Arts S1E21

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Everyone has a dark side. These artists chose to embrace theirs to create exquisitely haunting imagery. In this episode, we are exploring macabre art; a world of nightmarish landscapes, death scenes, and disfigurement. Listeners beware, some of the subject matter is quite dark.

In the Episode:

  • The beginnings of macabre: Danse Macabre and the Black Death
  • Bosch, king of Hell
  • Francis Bacon: the man, the masochist
  • Our modern macabre favorites
  • An all-new Horror Icon of the Week!

 

Warhol the Rebel Weird Appalachia

Warhol the Rebel S1E19

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This week we are discussing the bizarre life of the one and only Andy Warhol. An unusual man finding beauty in the mundane and the commercial.

In the Episode:

  • His life and early work
  • Commercial artist to serious artist
  • What did he contribute to the art world? And was it for the better?
  • His extensive projects and eccentricities