HindmanCast

On this episode of the HindmanCast, Archivist Sarah Insalaco sits down with two AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers, Bradley Johnson and Mara Von Oesen, who were part of a team that spent several months in Hindman helping to restore our archive collection that was damaged during the July 2022 flood. Bradley and Mara discuss their time in Hindman and what they learned along with the important work that they...

On this episode we are joined by Holly Hightchew of Lighthouse to Literacy to discuss being an advocate for students with dyslexia; understanding their challenges but also their gifts, and practical tips for how to help them in their journey to learn to read. Resource Mentioned: Your Teenager is Not Crazy

On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by long time friends of the Settlement, Raymond and Ruth McClain! Raymond and Ruth grew up here on the banks of Troublesome Creek while their father, Raymond Sr. was the Recreation Director, and later Executive Director. They tell us some stories of what life was like here on campus and some holiday memories, and conclude by playing some tunes with...

On this episode of the HindmanCast, Literary Arts Director Melissa Helton sits down with Gwen Akers and Joy Priest to discuss the Ironwood Young Writers' Studio and the impact that this program makes on young Appalachian Writers to help them overcome fear, find their voice, and a supportive community.  Learn more about our Holiday fundraising drive at  https://hindman.org/donate/

On this episode of the HindmanCast our Foodways Director, Rebecka Fugate, sat down with Jennifer Weeber from Community Farm Alliance to discuss Farmer's Markets and the many ways in which they build community and address issues of food insecurity. 

On this episode of the HindmanCast we go back in time to the late 1950s as we catch up with former HSS Bookmobile operator and Recreation Director, Loren Kramer. Our Archive Recovery Director, Sarah Insalaco recently discovered the work of Loren while exploring the archives and was able to make contact with him to get him on the show! Don't miss the discussion about this fascinating piece of...

On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by two students at Knott County Central High School to talk about their stories of being diagnosed with dyslexia, the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome those challenges.  Flooded: A Small Town Story Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWodzN6tnX4

Join Traditional Arts Director, Sarah Kate Morgan, as she sits down to chat with Matthew Sidney Parsons about songwriting and the upcoming Appalachian Songwriters Weekend!  Appalachian Songwriters Weekend -  https://hindman.org/events/2025asw/ Matthew's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattparsonsmandos "Middle Class" Single - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-sidney-parso...

The HindmanCast is back! For this episode Mandi Fugate Sheffel joins Literary Arts Director, Melissa Helton, to discuss her bookstore, the Read Spotted Newt, recovery from flooding, as well as recovering from addiction with her new memoir, The Nature of Pain.  Pre-Order The Nature of Pain at  https://www.readspottednewt.com/

On this episode of the Hindmancast, the Troublesome boys are joined by author Robert Gipe to discuss the 2022 Appalachian Writers Workshop, how the workshop has benefitted his career, and what advice he would give to participants. The mutual love of Pal's Sudden Service was also explored along with the usual array of lightning round questions. 

On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with our new Community Programs Manager, Melissa Helton, who shared stories from her life and writing career, updates and vision for new programs at HSS, and a lot of shade for Shania Twain.  Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool @melissa.renee.1420 Announcements a.     Roots & Rows: HSS's Co...

On this episode the Troublesome boys travel all the way to California to speak with Carilyn Vice about her adventures in collecting historic dulcimers and the donation of her collection to Hindman Settlement School. We also discuss her trip to Hindman in 1996, growing up in California, and of course, the magic of Disneyland! 

This week, the Troublesome boys sit down with poet Marianne Worthington, author of our latest Fireside Industries publication, The Girl Singer.  Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool Marianne- @marianneworthington https://marianneworthington.com Announcements Shop our full line of Kentucky Proud Holiday Gift Boxes at www.hindman.org/shop  Our next...

On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys sit down with Jayne Moore Waldrop, author of Drowned Town , the latest book published on our Fireside Industries imprint with the University Press of Kentucky. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry  Jayne- @Jayne. Waldrop  https://www.jaynemoorewaldrop.com

On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys are joined by some HSS program staff, Josh Mullins, Kelsey Cloonan, and Sarah Kate Morgan to give an update on the past year of working through a pandemic, what we are working on now, and what is coming in the future. This episode is full of laughter, arguments, and friendly, sarcastic insults that gives you a good picture of internal staff...

On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with the Queen of Eastern Kentucky Local Food, Jenny Willams, to discuss the growth and aspirations of the local food movement in East KY and our upcoming media offerings, Agrilachia and What's Cookin' Now! Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @jenny.williams.1829405 @hindmancast @hindmanschool

On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with beloved neighbor and friend of the Settlement, Mrs. Gail Young. We talk to Gail about her experience teaching in our Dyslexia program, her work with the Troublesome Creek Chapter of the DAR, and the much deserved honor of being awarded the Knott County Woman of the Year at our recent Civic Night. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @c...

On this episode, the Troublesome Boys sit down at the 2021 Appalachian Writer's Workshop with Annette Clapsaddle, author of Even As We Breathe,  and Mandi Sheffel, owner of the Read Spotted Newt bookstore, to discuss the forging of their friendship through the Writer's Workshop, their writing processes, and what they hope to get out of this year's workshop. Facebook Handles Jordan-...

This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with our neighbors down the street at the Appalachian Artisan Center to discuss their work, specifically the Culture of Recovery program that is bringing recovery, healing, and hope through the arts. One of their most recent graduates, the "Cowboy Weaver" Anthony Carter also joins to share his story, how weaving and art have helped him through the r...

This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with the new Executive Director of Hindman Settlement School, Will Anderson. Tune in to discover more about Will, his background, hobbies, aspirations, and who he thinks the coolest person on staff is. Plus, as always, we get down to the nitty gritty with lightning round questions! Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hin...

This week the Troublesome boys are joined by Chef, Restauranteur, and HSS Board Member, Ouita Michel to discuss her journey into becoming a chef and the establishment of her family of restaurants, the release of her new book, Just A Few Miles South, and all things that are "dank." You'll also discover Ouita's hobbies and favorite foods.  Facebook Handles Ouita- @ouita.michel Jo...

On this episode, Jordan and Corey are joined by local, brother and sister tag team farmers, Rebecka and Travis Fugate of Good For Your Heart Farms. Hear their story, which is sure to bring goodness to your heart, about growing up in Knott County, Travis' military service, and their journey into farming inspired by a mother seeking to provide healthy food for her son's heart condition. Fa...

On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys are joined by long time Hindman Settlement School Folks Arts Education Director, Randy Wilson, to discuss his decades of teaching folks arts to students in Knott and surrounding counties, his relationship and work with author James Still, among various other topics. Randy closes out the podcast by playing a song! Facebook Handles Randy - @rw...

This week the Troublesome Boys are joined by Hindman Settlement School ReadingCorps tutors, Polly Thornsberry and Joseph Rau. Polly and Joseph give us a look at their life and what brought them to HSS, stories from their experience being a tutor, and what their response would be if they found hair in their food, among many other "lightning round" questions. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jord...

On this episode the Troublesome Boys are in the hot seat! Stacie Fugate and Billy Devericks from the Holler Back! Podcast from the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center, sit down with Jordan Corey to discuss the origins of the HindmanCast, what brought them and drives them to work in Appalachia, and about the role and work of the Hindman Settlement School.  Check out the Holler Back! Podcast a...