It Still Lives show

It Still Lives

Summary: A journey through Southern Appalachian heritage, one story at a time. We bring you songs, stories, and more from the Foxfire archive, full of over 50 years of oral history interviews conducted by high school students for the Foxfire Magazine and book series. Join us every month as we explore different aspects of mountain culture, as told by Appalachians.

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Podcasts:

 Season 5, Episode 8: The Buckeyes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:45

Our final podcast episode features a conversation with director, writer, producer, AND teacher Evelyn Pollard of Louisville, Kentucky. Evelyn works with diverse student groups to capture their stories and experiences through filmmaking. She has also been working a documentary highlighting the Cleveland Buckeyes - a Negro League baseball team who took home the championship in 1945. Join us as we speak with Evelyn about her work and experience as a creative storyteller on the cusp of Appalachia. Visit www.foxfire.org to learn more.

 Season 5, Episode 7: The Coal Prince | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:57

Have you ever thought about what a superhero from Appalachia would look like? Coder and developer Justin Hall blends his love of art and storytelling with tech to create interactive comic book characters that retell the story of coal mining counties. Learn more at www.foxfire.org

 Season 5, Episode 6: Muser | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 28:28

Madison Whittle, a senior at Western Kentucky University, shares her work in User Experience and design this week as part of continuing miniseries on creatives in Appalachia as part of the Civic Imagination Incubator. Head to www.foxfire.org for more info!

 Season 5, Episode 5: Covid, Churches, & Community | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:22

Our next installment in the Civic Imagination mini series features Assistant Professor of Broadcasting at WKU, Ryan Dearbone. Ryan is active in his community as a leader in DEI practices. He shares his current project with us, which is examining the impact of covid and post-pandemic trends on churches in and around Appalachia.

 Season 5, Episode 4: The Commonwealth | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:09

We are continuing our mini series on the Civic Imagination Incubator! Join us as we sit down with sci-fi author and storyteller Clinton W. Waters. They share with us their vision for a utopic Kentucky known as the Commonwealth.

 Season 5, Episode 3: Imagining the Future of Appalachia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:26

We're joined this month by the leaders of the Civic Imagination Project, an initiative started by a small team at the University of Southern California. We'll be talking about how imagination and storytelling can bring communities together in our region.

 Season 5, Episode 2: Lena Dorsey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:49

We are celebrating Black History Month with a featured interview from Lena Dorsey, who grew up in Bean Creek, Georgia. Head to foxfire.org for images and more information about this month's episode.

 Season 5, Episode 1: Logging in the Mountains | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:37

We're taking a listen to historic accounts of logging in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Featuring interviews from Will Zoellner, Shirley Buchanan, Jake Waldroop, and Preach Parsons. Find images and bonus content at www.foxfire.org

 Season 4, Episode 11: Rethinking Coal for Christmas | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:04

As s we enter the holiday season, we’re reflecting back on the real stories behind coal – that dreaded lump that shows up in naughty children’s stockings on Christmas morning. Featuring interviews with retired coal miners Carl Shoupe, Connie McKnight, and Mike O’Bradovich.

 Season 4, Episode 10: Stories from Veterans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:54

In honor of Veterans' Day on November 11th, we're listening to stories from servicemen and women. Featuring Harley Penland (WWI), Teenie Howell (WWII), Ben Purcell (Vietnam), and James Jobbit (Iraq). Visit www.foxfire.org to learn more.

 Season 4 Episode 9: Corn Shuckin’, Pea Thrashin’, and Other Community Activities | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:40

As we approach the annual Foxfire Fall Festival, we take a look at historic traditions and community activities here in the mountains, from corn shuckings to baseball games. Featuring interviews with Arie Carpenter, Carrie Stewart, Florence & Lawton Brooks, Harriet Echols, Richard & Margaret Norton, and Lena Dorsey. 

 Season 4, Episode 8: Banjo Making in Appalachia | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 38:42

We're revisiting music in Appalachia and taking a look back at banjo making in Appalachia, from its origins in West Africa to mountain musicians in the 1970s. Visit www.foxfire.org/category/podcast for show notes and pictures!

 Season 4, Episode 7: Hiking through History on the Bartram Trail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:32

This month, we are taking the podcast on the trail as we explore the history and impact of William Bartram's travels through Southern Appalachia with Brent Martin, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy.

 Season 4, Episode 6: A Cane Pole is Hard to Beat | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:58

In 1981, the Foxfire students dedicated an entire issue of the Foxfire magazine to the topic of fishing, from types of fish in the mountains to equipment and, of course, big fish tales. This month, we are pulling just a few excerpts from this robust issue to share with you! Interviews featured include Buck Carver, Minyard Conner, Melvin Taylor, Willie Underwood, and Florence Brooks.

 Season 4, Episode 5: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachians | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:48

We sat down with traveling artist and Appalachian-native Rosalie Haizlett to talk about her upcoming project Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains. Learn about how Rosalie explores nature to discover the miniature miracles of our mountains!

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