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Welcome back y'all! This week we are taking about the The Rhododendron Festival in Burnsville, NC and the Highland Games that take place near Grandfather Mountain in NC. These festivals' both have a lot of Appalachian charm, and bring people from all over the world to appreciate the joy and beauty of Appalachia. 

Welcome back to the holler! We are very excited to announce the start of our book club! We will be doing a book a month and right now, we're starting a series...THE HUNGER GAMES. We will be reading one book a month is preparation for the theatrical release of Sunrise on the Reaping. If you like to talk about the Hunger Games, this is the episode for you!

Welcome back to the holler! This week, we will be continuing our series about the Murders on the Appalachian Trail. This murder happened only one year later, and the victim was a young hiker by the name of Janice Balza.

Welcome back y'all! It's movie day here in the holler, so grab some popcorn and get comfy. We're talking about movies that center around Appalachia, and rating them on our biscuit scale. Spoiler alert: The Hunger Games has five biscuits!

Hey y'all, welcome back to the holler! Today, we are chatting about a very important Appalachian Storyteller, Ray Hicks! Ray Hicks is a highly regarded storyteller who lived through his Jack Tales. He is also part of Meg's family tree...give us a listen to find out more!

Get in loser, we're going to Abingdon! This week we are talking about Abingdon, Virginia and all of the paranormal things that people associate with this town. Abingdon has a lot of historical sites, so it's no surprise that this town packs a punch paranormally. From the Barter Theatre to the Martha Washington Inn, find out what makes Abingdon so spooky. 

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the holler. This week we'll be talking about some conspiracies in and around the Appalachian mountain, and what these conspiracies mean for the area. 

Welcome back to the holler! This week, we're talking about two more cryptids, the Flatwoods Monster and the Grafton Monster. Listen to find out more!

Welcome back and happy St. Patrick's day to those who celebrate. This week we are going to be exploring the connection between Scotland, Ireland, and Appalachia. Make sure to wear your green! Sláinte!

Welcome back to the holler! This week, we are talking about the Toe River in WNC. This river is named after a Native American princess who gave her life for true love. This river is home to many Appalachian species and is well loved by the communities that surround it. 

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the holler: Hater edition! Today we are talking about one of the worst guys in history, Andrew Jackson! If you are unfamiliar with what makes him so terrible, fret not. We will fill you in so you can join the club. Eff you, Andrew Jackson. 

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the holler! Today we are talking about the moon-eyed people of Appalachia, a Native American legend that has been shared throughout the area. You may have heard of these people, but you are about to learn some more! Listen to episode 4, Carson City, following this episode for some related content.

Hi y'all! Happy New Year and welcome back to the holler! This week we are talking about the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This building has a dark history and because of that, the building itself continues to carry a dark energy. Listen to learn more about the history of this West Virginia landmark!

Happy Holler-Days! In this episode, we are going to be talking about the Christmas tree industry in Appalachia. Appalachia, specifically Western North Carolina, is a staple in the Christmas tree industry and continues to produce a large amount trees for people across the US. 

Welcome back ho ho ho's! This week, we are watching A Biltmore Christmas. This Hallmark movie takes place at the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, and it's honestly...really good... Listen to this week's episode to learn more! No spoilers though!

Hey y'all! This week our holler extends all the way to Oz, as we explore yet another niche attraction in Appalachia. Just in time for the release of the new Wicked movie, listen along and maybe even plan your trip out to Beech Mountain!

Hey y'all! Welcome back to holler, we have a very exciting episode for you all today. Meg's dad will be calling in for the end of the episode to give his perspective on growing up at the orchard, and maybe even some slight gossip at the end? Tune in to find out!

Hey y'all! Today, we are talking about the spoooooky happenings over in Banner Elk, and specifically what's going on at the Lees-McRae college campus. Grab a warm cup of cocoa and settle in, it's storytime!

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the holler, and make some room we have company! Emily LaDouceur of The Appalachian Spirit joins us today to talk about her amazing oracle deck that she created centered around Appalachia.  We talk about witchcraft, spirituality practices, and we also get to learn about Emily's journey with reclaiming her Appalachian identity. You definitely don't want to miss this one!

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the Holler. This week will be talking about the legendary Spearfinger. She comes from Cherokee folklore, and serves as a message and a menace to the people who have heard her story. Find out more in this week's episode!

Welcome back to the holler! This week we are talking about the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest labor uprising in US history.  Although this is not a well-known movement, listen to learn what about what happened in Mingo County, WV. 

This week, we are discussing one of the most groundbreaking and grounded depictions of Appalachian life: The Hannah Montana Movie. We are lifelong Hannah fans, so come with us with a trek down memory lane! And remember, you can always find your way back home...

Welcome back to the holler! In this episode, we are taking you into some of the rivers and treetops in the holler, to look at some of the gorgeous flora and fauna that inhabits it. Learn it all and more in this weeks episode!

Hey y'all! Welcome back to the holler. This week, we talk about one of the most haunted towns in the United States, Shepherdstown, WV. Listen to learn more about the paranormal happenings that make this town famous!  This week, we also welcome J from the Appalachian Queer Film Festival onto the pod! J gives us some good insight into the festival and how it was created. Check out their Instagram @a...

Welcome back to the holler! In this episode, we talk about the women who came together to fix the town of Clintwood, Virginia in 1948 and make history. This story is a testament to the power and ability that so many women use to help their communities.  We start the episode with an additional note by Annali about her connections to the Spruce Pine Mining District and some more lore on our Hunger G...