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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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00:48:32

Appalachian Funders Network

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/10/19

Ryan Eller (Executive Director) and Jess Mullins Fullen (Programs & Learning Administrator) of AFN, join Jason on this episode to talk about Appalachian Funders Network. Throughout the conversation you will find all parties involved share a common love for Appalachia and its people. Appalachia Funders Network Launches the Appalachian Helene Response Fund to Support Communities Devastated by Hurricane HeleneURL: https://bit.ly/appheleneresponsefund Appalachia, USA – In the wake of the devastating

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00:33:56

FBLA = Future Business Leaders Of America

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/10/12

This episode is conducted by Mrs. McQueen (Sarah) FBLA advisor at the Jackson County High School, along with the FBLA student officer team Kasey Bowman (Historian), Rylee Turner (Reporter), Kyla Bagwell (Parliamentarian), Isabella DeLeon (Vice President), Brista Estridge (President), and Laikyn Robinson (Secretary).They discuss how the team is using FBLA to gain hands on work experience to prepare them for the workplace, exciting upcoming events, opportunities for members to be involved and the

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00:09:59

Floods

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/10/05

Jason talks about the Eastern Kentucky flood that took place on July 4-5, 1939, the flood of 1957 in the Big Sandy region, the flood of 2022, that wrecked Eastern Kentucky, and also speaks of the recent floods that have devastated western Tennessee and North Carolina. We ask that if you are able to do so, please send donations in anyway possible to help our friends and neighbors who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Helene. If you are unable to help, please remember them all in your thoughts

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00:41:12

Joe Tolbert Jr.

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/09/28

Joe Tolbert Jr is an organizer, executive, minister, writer, and commentator whose work and passion lie at the intersection of art, culture, spirituality and social justice.Joe Tolbert Jr. was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but had a balanced mix of urban and rural upbringing. His Father's family in Georgia were a tight nit group of people who always gather around Grandma's house. Being out in the country at Grandma's, Joe’s cousins would always want to rouse him by calling him the city cousin. A

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00:24:10

Remembering Papaw Kenneth Boshers

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/09/21

Kenneth Boshers was born Febuary 6, 1938 and passed away March 17, 1989.Jason shares several memories of his papaw in this episode. Hunting squirrel and ground hog with his dog Black Jack. Catching bluegill at the May’s Place. Sleigh riding on an old refrigerator panel (The Crash). The slaying of a big Tom Turkey with a Plumb hatchet. Meatloaf (his uncle eating canned dogfood).His papaw was always sure to have him out doing things like hunting, fishing, swimming and several other things that you'll

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00:16:51

James Dupre

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/09/14

James is a well established singer/recording artist who hand picked by Randy Travis and his wife to be the stand in guy for Randy after he suffered a stroke and is no longer able to preform.James discusses the power and abilities of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how it has made it possible for Randy to release new music. The new single out now is titled 'Where That Came From'. James Dupre done the singing, then with the power of AI pulling samples from Randy's vocals from previous material the

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01:45:59

Brian Clayborn a.k.a Cotton

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/09/08

Clayborn is everything you think of when you here the phrase Country Boy. Growing up in Harlan County, he was always on the hip of his grandpa James Clayborn who was a coal miner. Brian shares a story of his grandpa's mining days-James was putting roof jacks in to secure the ceiling of the mine one kicked out and broke his back. The incident left him paralyzed for a period of time, and the day after he was able to get back up and walk again, he returned to work. Brian credits his grandpa as his

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01:16:08

Scott Levi Jones

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/08/24

Born and raised in New Jersey, Scott is a very talented singer/songwriter who left the trades to pursue his musical career. Now residing in Nashville, Tennessee he is living his dream by playing all through the southern United States.Scott shares the story of how he and his newly wed wife met- While attending a show at the magical, Ryman Auditorium they both had tickets sitting beside each other. He invited her to his show the following night and the rest you will have to gather from listening to

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01:10:34

Marie Rader (State Rep.)

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/08/17

Alex Wilson conducts this interview with his grandmother and former Kentucky State Representative, Marie Rader.Coming from humble beginnings on Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Marie has always been one to defy all odds stacked against her. She shares a story of her childhood telling about how her mother would pin her dress tail under a table leg while working in their family's store, before the family moved up to Sand Gap. She has made it a point to involve herself with anything she

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00:21:24

Logging

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/08/03

Thank you for being patient while we took a little break through the month of July! We hope you enjoyed listening back to some of the older episodes. It is truly an honor and privilege to do each and every interview with our wonderful friends and neighbors. In this short ad free episode, Jason talks about logging and harvesting trees. From the very first European settlers, logging and harvesting timber has been a crucial part of shaping the world we live in. The pioneers would happen up on the

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01:26:14

Evan Almighty and Meathead

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/06/29

Our good friend, and returning guest, Evan Lakes joins, Jason and his son Carter for this episode.They talk a little about fishing and how it is a good clean and fairly cheap hobby that can actually put food on the table. Then as it often does the conversation turns to movies and TV shows that all of the guys enjoy. Written by a fellow Kentuckian, Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead held a big segment of this episode. It is one of Carter's favorite shows to watch. With the dialogue meandering through

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00:39:08

Getting By

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/06/22

Hunting, Fishing and Healthy Habits. Justin tells us about Mouth taping/Hostage Tape. His health routines may seem a little weird to some folks, but Justin really puts his heart into being a healthier person. He says the tape took a couple of days to adjust to but he has really slept well since. Good sleep is when our bodies recover and is really important to our overall health. Jason gives an update on the garden his family has been growing. Working hard to use no chemicals, it is labor intensive

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01:21:28

Mountain Music

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/06/15

Justin and Jason, start this episode off by paying tribute to Stringbean Akemon. They touch a little on who he was and discuss the Annual Stringbean Bluegrass Festival that is held at the Stringbean Memorial Park, in Gray Hawk Kentucky.Talking about music there is no way Randy Hayes could be left out of the conversation. Randy was not only Keith Whitley's guitar player he was also his friend who was alongside KW for the entirety of his career. Keith Whitley's music still carries a huge

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01:45:56

Duck Moore

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/06/08

Born and raised in a little place called Tuff it Out, near Gray Hawk, Kentucky. Donald (Duck) Moore was one of 6 surviving children born to his parents. Working as sharecroppers the Moore family lived in a 2 bedroom house, grew what they ate, and lived off of the farm that belonged to a Mr. Tommy Hays. Duck found a love for sports in high school and was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to go to college, where he earned his teaching degree. while working hard to pay his tuition during the Summer

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01:01:52

Disabled American Veterans (D.AV.)

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/05/25

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES!This is a very special episode in honor of Memorial Day. Papaw Paul joins us once again to host this great episode with two, local members of the D.A.V. Danny Robinson served in the USAF from 1976-1980. With his family being very supportive of him joining, Danny spent his time working as a mechanic on F4 Fighter Jets. The only thing that he didn't enjoy was washing planes and dealing with PD680 cleaner. Though he was never deployed over seas Danny holds his time in the

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01:16:22

Breaking the Chains of Anxiety

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/05/18

This is a very special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month. Justin having suffered with anxiety throughout his life conducts this episode with three guest who have dealt with a lot of the same issues. One third of all adults have reported either anxiety or depression. 301,000,000 people in the world have anxiety disorders. Bethany Isaacs who is a registered nurse, tells that her first bought with anxiety happened when she was 22yrs old, and that lead to depression. Being a mother she says that

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01:14:57

Sleepwalking

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/05/11

This episode takes several twists and turns! Jason tells a few stories of his brother Jesse sleepwalking. One when he peed in the trashcan at grandma's house, another when he drank a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and some other wild sleepwalking events. Justin, himself suffered one incident that involved sleepwalking. Waking up naked at a friends house with no clothes in sight. From there it all kind of spirals out of control. Justin sets the woods on fire. Twice. Jason's brothers also set the

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01:30:54

JESY SPARKS (That other Mailman)

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/05/04

Jesy returns to sit down with Justin and Jason for another conversation! Jesy and Justin have a long history together, from childhood till now they have always been friends and running buddies. The terrible 2 like most other young folks in the area would quite often get into things they shouldn't.In this episode there are a lot of things you shouldn't do, but the way the stories are told will keep you rolling. No Smoking in Waffle House! The gang breaks away for a few minutes and share a

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00:32:56

My take on snakes plus some wild and domestic animals!

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/04/27

My take on snakes plus some true stories of encounters that I've had with animals,wild and domestic. Some may seem a little far fetched but I promise they are true. You will hear of my short term pet possum, a snapping turtle I had for a pet, the great skunk incident and lots more. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com contribute at PayPalme/Appalachianimagine find us on Facebook,Instagram,TikTok and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/appalachianimagination appalachianimagination --- Send

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01:05:57

Blue Lakes

Appalachian Imagination ·

2024/04/20

Melvin (Blue) Lakes, was born in 1947 and lived in Sand Gap, Kentucky until he was 10 years old. His family then moved to the city of McKee and has owned the Lakes Funeral Home since. After retiring from the Health Department, he then ran for the office of Coroner and held that title for 21 years, and in all that time he worked in the funeral home as well. Blue shares a few stories of childhood, with one of those being, how he got the nickname Blue. Another story he shared was about him and

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