Shuck Beans

Daniel Boone wasn’t famous by accident. In this fascinating Shuck Beans conversation, author and historian Randell Jones shares the dramatic stories that turned Boone into one of the most recognized figures in early America — from the rescue of his daughter Jemima to the dangerous wilderness trails that opened Kentucky to settlers moving west. But this episode goes far beyond the textbook version...

What does it feel like to be raised by an Appalachian mother? In this deeply personal episode of Shuck Beans, three women from southeast Kentucky share true stories you don’t find in history books—stories of strong women who didn’t just raise children, they shaped values and instilled confidence, grit and faith in their daughters and granddaughters. You’ll hear about faith that wasn’t optional, lo...

Appalachian author Carol Heilman joins Shuck Beans to talk about the stories—and the history—woven into her novels, from coal mining life in Bell County, Kentucky to the mountain community values that shaped her characters. Host Phoenicia Miracle and Carol dig into her latest book, "Becoming Hattie Mae", exploring powerful Appalachian details like the miner’s dinner bucket, breaker boys, mineral r...

This episode of Shuck Beans Podcast dives deep into the heart of Appalachian history, ancestry, and the often-misunderstood code of honor that shaped generations in Southern Appalachia. Host Phoenicia Miracle, who grew up in Harlan County, Kentucky, shares powerful stories set in coal camps, hollers, and mountain communities—stories of two men whose courageous decisions broke cycles of vengeance a...

Welcome to the Shuck Beans Podcast, hosted by Phoenicia Miracle — a heartfelt celebration of the people, faith, food, humor, resilience, and deep-rooted heritage of Southern Appalachia. Born from a simple search for real shuck beans, this podcast is for anyone connected to the mountains — those who still call Appalachia home, and those who left on the Hillbilly Highway but never stopped carrying t...