Samuel Goodman

Hillbilly Philosophy with Sam Goodman

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Ever wonder if there's more wisdom in an old mountain saying than in a stuffy textbook? Welcome to Hillbilly Philosophy , the podcast that breaks down life's biggest questions with a dose of Appalachian sense. Hillbilly Philosophy is a no-BS exploration of ethics, logic, and resilience, packed with folklore, storytelling, and usable advice for anyone looking for down-to-earth wisdom to navigate the modern world. Your host, Sam Goodman , is a native son of Appalachia with a philosopher's soul. Born in the hills of West Virginia and raised in Pounding Mill, Virginia, Sam is a translator, bridgin...

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You Never See a Hearse with a Luggage Rack 17.09.2025 26:42

On today's episode, Sam talk about: "You Never See a Hearse with a Luggage Rack" What are you really building—a collection of stuff, or a life full of stories? We spend our days chasing more, but a piece of old-time wisdom cuts right through the noise: "You never see a hearse with a luggage rack." This isn't an episode about being morbid; it's about being truly alive. We'll explore the difference...

Good Fences and Borrowed Sugar 10.09.2025 21:31

On today's episode, Sam talk about: "Good fences and borrowed sugar." Follow Sam on Instagram Being a good neighbor in Appalachia can be complicated. It’s a world of unwritten rules where minding your own business is the highest form of respect... right up until it's not. On today's episode, Sam explores the delicate philosophy of the good fence and borrowed sugar; a deep dive into the fierce inde...

Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise 01.09.2025 29:50

On today's episode, Sam talk about the common appalachian saying: "Lord willing and the creek don't rise..." "Lord willing and the creek don't rise." It’s a phrase many of us have heard, a classic piece of Appalachian wisdom signaling a tentative plan. But what’s really behind it? On today's episode, Sam digs past the surface of this saying to explore a worldview shaped by faith, nature, and the h...