Appalachian Imagination

Brandon was a great interview! Growing up in McKee KY,he has had an undying need to go fast his whole life. The episode was full of nostalgia for all parties involved. We talk about the business he grew up in and around,the liar's bench and so many other fun topics. Brandon has a company that has really taken off for him, FFR Fabrication www.ffrfab.com . Thank you to our sponsors= WWAG 107.9fm wag...

Tipper is a wonderful person to talk with. She is full of Appalachian information that she is happy to share with the world. You can check out her website blindpigandtheacorn.com or watch her very popular Youtube channel "Celebrating Appalachia". Both are full of how to videos,recipes,and a lot of forgotten ways of life. Here’s the link to Katie’s stone work and jewelry https://www.etsy.com/shop/S...

 Beefy brought some big news on this episode! He has a brand new baby and he is over the moon with it! He tells of a big adventure on their way to the hospital and of how the Good Lord puts people in the right places when they are needed. After the update on the new family member the conversations go all over the place. Family members who have passed on,arrests,court cases,and just too many subjec...

This was a really fun episode to record! Timmy tells about his youth, his career in education, the pumpkin patch and also shares a few stories that he would rather his students and staff not hear lol. "Don't listen to this episode McKee Elementary" Just kidding, we dare you to listen. It was a great experience for us all to just hang out and not discuss politics. We truly appreciate getting to kno...

Kaleb Brown shares some of his stories of growing up,his addiction to meth, and his road to recovery. He tells all good and bad, how he hurt others with his drug abuse and of how he is trying to make mends. His story is truly meant to help someone out of dark times and also gives some insight to families of other addicts.   "Shepardshouse" We send a special thank you to our sponsors WWAG 107.9fm /...

We are talking Turkey in this episode! Mr. Deforest tells of his life growing up on a turkey farm in Up-State New York, His education and we talk about a lot of things that he has been a part of that has made our little slice of the Appalachian pie a better place to live. This was a very inspirational interview for both host and we are sure it will be for you as well. We send a special thank you t...

Brian was born and raised in McKee Ky and has been a pastor for most of his life. In this episode he will talk about being a pastor,his work as the jailer and several other stories. He is the pastor at House of Refuge church in McKee. If you would like to attend you will be welcomed with open arms. Sunday service is at 11am and Wednesday service is 7pm. The church sits behind Rocky Hill Heights ap...

Elsie is a wonderful person who holds a wealth of knowledge! She has been blessed with 92 birthdays in her life and has plenty of stories that will keep you captivated. In this episode she shares stories of youth,courtship,raising her family and several others. We here at Appalachian Imagination thank you for taking the time to listen and encourage you to subscribe,like and share. Email us at appa...

 This is a totally fictional story. It stems from a love that Jason has for western movies.  The musical score sets the mood and can tell a story all on its own. An outlaw father of three sons gets over taken by the sheriff and the youngest of the three boys sets out to seek revenge on the sheriff. 

Danny and Jason have both been friends with Beefy for most of their lives. He is a one of a kind,super talented in so many ways,and has a heart of gold. Not to mention one of the absolute funniest people to ever take in oxygen. This episode also includes guest appearances by Sue bob,Dusty,Reverend Anonymous and a few others. Y'all hold on because your funny bone is fixing to get a workout! Special...

We talk about and share some experiences that we've had that are on the creepy side. We would love to hear your stories as well and will be happy to share them on a future episode. Email them to us @ appalachianimagination@gmail.com Thank you for listening and please participate in the questions and polls on Spotify. Thank you WWAG wagoncountry.com

If you love Country Music This episode will be a real treat for you!! Jessica shares her life stories as well as some of her experiences with some of Country music's biggest stars. Her story about Dolly will make you have an all new respect for DP. Jessica is the director at the Kentucky Music Hall Of Fame in Renfro Valley Ky. If you have someone that you'd like for us to interview, want to share...

Appalachian Imagination has a new co host!! Jason has teamed up with Danny Potter. In this episode they interview each other to give you a personal look inside their mind as well as introducing themselves to the listeners. We want to send a big thank you to WWAG! Email us with people you’d like for us to interview,comments or questions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com Be sure to find us on Face...

Another local to me true crime episode that my great great aunt was involved in. In this episode you will also hear a song titled East Ky Single Wide Trailer Blues by one of my favorite singer/songwriters and good friend Donovan Howard.

In this episode we tell you about a guy named George W Barrett. He was nothing but trouble everywhere he went. In 1930 he shot and killed his own mother for disciplining his 11yr old son, then turning to pistol whip his sister and shooting her in the ear. He killed his cousin Frank Baker and later killed an FBI agent. If you have a story that you'd like to share or just say hello you can email us...

A short but very true story of a couple of bouts that I had with our cat Smokey. Also another true story of my dad getting cut too pieces by one as well. Email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com or if you would like to contribute at https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine. You can also find us on Facebook,Instagram and TikTok. Thank you for listening!! The picture is of an old store in the ar...

How we say it!! Also some first hand accounts of people laughing and pointing out my accent. Bonus short story- LAVINIA’S CLOCK written by Paul Johnston Sr. If you would like to contribute https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine You can email us at appalachianimagination@gmail.com. Find us on Facebook,Tik Tok,Twitter.

This was a fun episode for me to record! I was hit with so many memories. Some made me want to laugh and some choked me up a little with wonderful memories of lost loved ones. There are several stories of things that I actually done as a kid growing up on the farm. I hope y’all enjoy this episode as much as I have. If you like to contact us with stories you’d like to share,episode suggestions,birt...

I talk about all the joys of Spring, and gardening. Includes “Appalachian Ho’er Story” and “Getting Suckered by a Blue Hair, with a Velvet Elvis”. Blackberries and the Bull and lots more. If you’d like to be a sponsor or contribute you can do so by https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine. If you’d like to say hi or have birthdays/Anniversaries you want me to share email appalachianimagination@gma...

Let’s talk a little about huntin’! I talk about several different types of hunting,how it has advanced and reasons why we hunt. We promote hunting safely and encourage you not to waste. Episode includes a short story titled “And There He Was”. Feel free to contact us with Birthdays/Anniversaries,comments on episode and story suggestions at appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to cont...

This episode includes a short story written by myself as well as some facts,and newspaper articles of accounts of a belled buzzard. There was at one time a widespread superstition of the big not so beautiful belled bird. Artwork=Jason Bowman. To contact us email appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to contribute https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine

This is a brief introduction to Appalachian Imagination. It is giving you just a few little facts and a lead in to future episodes. Feel free to email us with story suggestions,things you would like to add, or just say hi if you want at, appalachianimagination@gmail.com if you would like to donate to the cause https://www.paypal.me/AppalachianImagine