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Appalachian Imagination

Folks from Appalachia

This podcast is to give you a first hand look of Appalachia. You will hear stories through interviews, some self help episodes, history, and episodes on self reliance. If you find it in your heart to do so, give us a good 5 star rating, and be sure to tell all of your friends and neighbors! Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Stay humble, be kind, and Stay Awesome! Thank you for stopping by.

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00:03:46

Bars -acoustic video

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/07/25

You knew know what is on the next person’s mind. This song is titled Bars. It was written a couple of years ago by Jason and Amy Bowman. Everyone deals with mental issues that are all too often hard to escape. If you feel stuck,find yourself someone to talk to. It may not fix all of your problems but it will help. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-bowman42/support

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01:22:40

Brigid McCormack

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/07/22

Brigid McCormack is a student of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. With a deep love for literature and regional culture, she interviews Jason as part of her research on podcasting and different narratives in Appalachia. You will hear how and why Appalachian Imagination started, thoughts on big cities, Elvis movies, Kissing Cousins, and so much more. Spending her youth adjacent to different big cities, Brigid hasn't had the opportunity to experience much of Appalachia, but has hopes to do

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01:13:18

Eric Hubbard

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/07/15

Eric chews the fat with Papaw Paul in this episode, talking about grandparents, motorcycles, and Back Roads of Appalachia. If you have spotted some high end cars in our area, Eric has been a big part in bringing those folks into the Appalachian region. In turn they spend money in local businesses and see the beauty of our part of the world. https://backroadsofappalachia.org/ We thank God for all of the wonderful views of the Appalachian Mountains. We

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01:18:19

Elsie Baker 92

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/07/08

Elsie is a true inspiration! Sharing stories of her grandparents, of food preservation, some that are funny, and some that will really pull at your heart strings. This episode will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Being a wealth of knowledge, she has worked hard in life and has kept a positive attitude. At the end she gives a testimony that all should hear. We thank God for our Appalachian People and the lessons they teach us in life! We thank our sponsors ~RX Discount Pharmacy in McKee

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01:01:32

Papaw Paul and Tina Hammonds. Save The Children

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/07/01

Save The Children is a wonderful program that helps kids to learn to read and retain what they read better. This interview is somewhat different from our regular format, as Papaw Paul sits down and has a conversation with his boss,Tina, from Save The Children about the work they do. Some kids struggle a little more than others and it is quite alright to get a little extra help. They tell stories of helping kids and the progress that is made. A couple things they have studied are The Titanic,and

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01:17:17

Glenwood McQueen

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/06/24

Mr. McQueen grew up in a time when families worked hard for what they had, with no complaints of doing their fair share. Church has been a big part of life for Glenwood from his youth and remains so today. Being a wealth of historical knowledge, he gives us a pretty good run down on the Bond Foley Lumber Company that once flourished in Jackson County before closing just before the Great Depression. His grandson and previous interviewee, Jayme Marcum sat in with us on this interview and really added

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00:15:21

The Jackson County Cancer Fund

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/06/17

It was a heartwarming experience to see all the fine folks come together June 10th at the Festival of Hope, to contribute to The Jackson County Cancer Fund. There were inflatables, a dunking booth, cake walk, great food, live music, guest speakers, silent auction, and so much more. Mickey,Minnie, and Goofy were in attendance for some cool photo ops. (Pictures will be posted on appalachianimagination.com) The children all had a good time playing,while the adults ate their bellies full, conversed

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01:13:23

Tammy Marcum-Room 19 at JCMS

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/06/10

Tammy has been an educator for the past 32 years, spending 31 of those years in the same classroom. She was Jason's teacher in the early 1990's and has taught a few of his children already with another on his way to middle school. Mrs. Marcum likes structure in the classroom and truly loves what she does for a living. She grew up right beside Highway 421 in Sand Gap Kentucky and everything in life was within an eighth of a mile from her house. Her grandparents,friends,the local grocery,and church

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01:28:55

Josh Deaton-Mewz in the Mountains

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/06/03

Growing up in Breathitt County, Josh now resides just across the line in Owlsey County. He works for the transportation dept. in Jackson Kentucky as an inspector, but as you will hear, he puts his whole heart into creating. Making highlight reels for athletes and musicians alike, Josh is a videographer, photographer, author, musician, and works with Crystal Jones on Mewz in the Mountains podcast. Josh cherishes his family and friends, and the stories folks have shared with him traveling through

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01:49:37

Chris Bowles

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/05/27

Chris is a hard working guy,who loves his family,friends,and the community. Jason often refers to Chris as (Banana Hands). It is a running joke between the two of them on the Dial and Deal show on 107.9fm. This episode is full of laughs and true stories! They talk about hog killing,farming,loading hay,tying brothers up, breaking chandeliers, and how much there is to enjoy in the small town life. (Learn how to measure a hogs tail included in this episode) https://youtu.be/Kdxj3cpJZvM Chris recently

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01:33:34

Billie Keith Venable (Flash)

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/05/20

Flash is a hometown guy, who is a treasure to his community. He has worked on the farm all but five years of his life, during which, he served in The United States Army. He now works as a school bus driver for The Jackson County Public School System, equipment operator at the transfer station, part time dog catcher, and still tends his cattle on the farm. He tells of watching his grandmother doing things the old way. Things like raising a garden, canning, quilting, and making lye soap. If you have

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01:14:01

Cathy Howell and Hunter Carroll-Jackson County...

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/05/13

Cathy is a person, who you will find out, loves the community she lives in and, the work she does for the Jackson County Farmer's Market. She starts off by telling of her father who played in the 1901 Olympics and migrated to the United States from England. Being a very sentimental person she tells of a few of the keepsakes that she keeps tucked away. She also gives us a schedule of things the Farmer's Market has in store for us this year. The Grand Opening will take place June 23rd! It is

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01:35:20

Keith Gabbard

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/05/06

Keith is a person who a lot of people are familiar with, as he is the CEO of PRTC (People's Rural Telephone Cooperative). The interview starts with Mr. Gabbard sharing the story of his great grandfather migrating here from Syria and working as a traveling merchant. Papaw Paul sits in once again as co-host and it is a real treat to listen to the two of them reminisce about days on the softball field, playing basketball, and eating at Keith's grandmother's house. The history of PRTC is

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01:23:16

Jayme Marcum-Bringing you the news!

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/29

On this episode, Jason and special guest host, Joss, sit down with Jayme to talk of his life and learn a lot about the guy who is usually behind the scenes bringing you the news. He loves his job and the work he does for the Jackson County Sun (newspaper). In reference to a Clint Eastwood film Jayme says they cover "The good, The bad, and The ugly." note=Jayme and Jason are friends every day of the week other than Tuesdays He shares a funny but terrible story of an accident involving a

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00:49:36

Brently Carpenter-His walk with God and overcoming...

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/22

Brently sat down to talk about his life growing up in Sand Springs KY. He then shares a little about adulthood, mistakes that he has made, and where he is now. Though he wishes he could get a redo for the things that he has done and take back all the wrong, he gives full credit to God for his recovery. Brently's defining of JAIL HOUSE RELIGION was wonderful, and should be taught in every jail and church house, in my opinion. In closing he shares some words of hope for anyone dealing with an

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00:59:01

Rudolph Hamblin 1934

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/18

Born February 5th 1934, Rudolph (Rudy) Hamblin can tell you about childhood in Bull Skin, Ky, and does so in this Special Episode. Rudy and Jason have became friends via the radio show Dial and Deal on 107.9 fm McKee KY. wagoncountry.com Rudy has a a wealth of knowledge on how things used to be. Being born into this world just after the Great Depression there are real life/first hand accounts of how folks in the deep hollers of Appalachia, lived in the 1930's and 1940's. He tells us stories

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01:10:02

(Mark) Markaza Johnson

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/15

In this episode Jason and guest host Papaw Paul interview Mr. Markaza Johnson. Mark has just moved to Jackson County Kentucky and brings some really good news with him. Being an entrepreneur and wanting to help grow a community he has decided to start a business in the county to benefit its people. Mark is a veteran of the United States Air Force and grew up as a Military kid and has lived all over the world. There are several stories that he shares with us. Some are really funny, some are

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01:40:13

Brody Keck- Deputy EOC-Associate Pastor-Columnist

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/08

Brody is a small town person who is all about his community. He worked with his local VFD before he was old enough to drive, then later became an EMT, And now works with Emergency Management. He is also a family man who loves his wife and children, and is the associate pastor at Gray Hawk Baptist Church. This episode is full of heart felt and funny stories. He tells all about his life growing up in the mountains, people who have inspired him, wrecking a firetruck, his experience with hog killin,

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00:03:59

Appalachia-Apalachee-Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/04

Appalachia. To some it is a place of beauty and wonder,that they like to visit.To others it is a wealth of history and knowledge of days gone by. But to us, it is the place we call home. Each individual will have a different story, as with anywhere else, but the Appalachian region is very unique, and unlike any other in the world. We have a history that predates the United States by at least a couple of hundred years and traditions that we hope will last an eternity.The Appalachian Imagination

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00:16:08

SPRING TIME!

Appalachian Imagination ·

2023/04/04

Include are segments from last year’s Spring episode. It is still my favorite time of year and I’m sure will continue to be. I encourage everyone to make the best of every day and get outside if you are able to do so. If you don’t have enough property to plant a garden,you can grow a lot of food in flower pots. Though it may seem small at first,the reward of eating something that you have grown will still be great. To sponsor an episode or to become an advertiser email us at

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