Ira Jackson SeayIra Jackson Seay
On today’s episode of Stories, Steve and Rod sit back and listen as Ira Jackson Seay tells his own story of poverty, war, love, moonshining and racing. Be sure to
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Daniel Boone, Part 3Daniel Boone, Part 3
Rod and Steve wrap up the story of Appalachian icon Daniel Boone with a look at his last days in Missouri. You can subscribe to Stories at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,
Daniel Boone, Part 2Daniel Boone, Part 2
We continue with Part Two of the story of Appalachia’s own Daniel Boone. This week we tell of his days in Kentucky, before civilization overtook him and forced him farther
Daniel Boone, Part 1Daniel Boone, Part 1
Explorer, long hunter, pioneer, Appalachian icon. All these words describe America’s first national hero, Daniel Boone. Today, Steve and Rod begin telling his story in a three-part podcast series. Thanks
The Bombing at BluefieldThe Bombing at Bluefield
The 1960’s were a time of radicalism, with protests, riots, and bombings at institutions of higher learning. And the colleges in Appalachia saw their share of these things, too. There
Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas!
It’s Christmas week, and on this episode of Stories, Rod and Steve continue a holiday tradition by going back in time to read some letters to Santa from both good
John Paul RiddleJohn Paul Riddle
Today on Stories, Rod and Steve share the story of an eastern Kentucky barnstormer and aviation pioneer who went on to train military pilots in World War II, then co-found
A Tale of Two MountainsA Tale of Two Mountains
On today’s episode, Rod and Steve tell the story of two 19th century western North Carolina explorers who got into a very public argument over the mountains that are now
The Great Flood of 1916The Great Flood of 1916
1916 saw not one but two hurricanes hit the mountains of North Carolina at once, causing flooding, devastation and death in southern Appalachia. On today’s episode, Steve and Rod tell
The Big Bull TunnelThe Big Bull Tunnel
A new podcast episode, and new podcast theme music! On the Norfolk and Southern railroad line between St. Paul and Coeburn, Virginia, are three railroad tunnels drilled into the mountains