Imagine you had your very own, brand spankin’ new time machine. What would you do? Where would you go? What would you change if that is possible at all? For the season finale I posed one simple question… “What would you do if you could time tra

Dali the Rebel S2E20

Nov 25th, 2019 47m 32s

Artists are rebels by nature, but few have left a lasting impact on all media like Salvador Dali! Film, fashion, furniture… this man did it all! And did so with some very questionable behavior so HEADS UP, GUYS!!! This one gets NSFW, because yo

Haunts & Haints S2E19

Oct 28th, 2019 38m 19s

IT’S ALMOST HALLOWEEN! We are celebrating Weird Appalachia style – telling ghost stories in a dark creepy attic AND sharing YOUR submitted listener stories. It’s a creepy good time! We had so many amazing story submissions! There was no way we

Mountain Death Rituals S2E18

Oct 13th, 2019 40m 12s

Appalachia – land of many tales and quirks. Our home is full of lore and specific customs, especially when it comes to death. Out-of-towners might just think we are a little weird, but we are very set in our ways when it comes to our death ritu

Holler Kids S2E17

Sep 30th, 2019 40m 29s

What happens when you get 3 Kentucky childhood best friends together? You get a slightly NSFW episode of Weird Appalachia! Landline singing competitions, creepy old houses, teaching each other about the birds and the bees, terrorizing our teach

Holler Kids S2E17

Sep 30th, 2019 40m 29s

Redneck Reputations S2E16

Sep 16th, 2019 43m 35s

It’s time for a little R & R, y’all! Redneck Reputations! Comedian Justin Darnell joins me in an all-new podcast episode where we are really going there when it comes to Appalachian stereotypes. For better or worse, our area is riddled with ide

Why Do We Create? S2E15

Sep 2nd, 2019 39m 37s

Artists, musicians, writers, chefs… humans have this drive to CREATE! Where does it come from? Why do we make the things we make? In all new episode, Erin, Jess, and Wisey are hashing it all out. In the Episode: Why do we create? Need for beaut

Hillbilly Art Riot S2E14

Aug 5th, 2019 30m 54s

IT’S OUR 40TH EPISODE!! Kentucky sure can throw an art shindig! Join Erin and Jess as we share all the details about the truly unique art culture in our small, rural towns! Find all the art we talk about on weirdappalachia.com! In The Episode:

The Absurd Brilliance of “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” S2E13

Jul 22nd, 2019 58m 25s

“Is you is, or is you ain’t my constituents?” The Coen Brother’s classic O Brother, Where Art Thou? is an absolute classic that not only spins a tale of a hillbilly version of The Odyssey, it also represents the American South in funny (not in

PRIDE in the Coalfields S2E12

Jul 5th, 2019 37m 43s

“How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?” – Marsha P. Johnson Appalachia has a diverse and beautiful LGBTQ+ community! Last year, Pikeville, KY held their first ever

Digital Catfish S2E11

Jun 17th, 2019 47m 28s

We grew up during an interesting time, y’all. In a VERY NSFW episode, Erin, Jess, & Wisey are talking early 2000’s chat rooms, catfishing, dial-up modems, and really unusual or just down-right creepy folks online. Trust us, we learned the hard

O’Keeffe the Rebel S2E10

Jun 3rd, 2019 44m 14s

Often the center of gossip, this artist was a true rebel to the core. Let ‘em talk! Georgia O’Keeffe was a trailblazer for women in the arts and wasn’t afraid to stir up some controversy. Mildly NSFW… it’s O’Keeffe, guys! You KNOW we have to ta

Goin’ Campy S2E9

May 20th, 2019 40m 55s

Aliens! Mothman! Star Wars! Ninja Turtles! Zombies! Drag Queens!? Yes, all in one episode!We are talking PURE CAMPINESS with special guest, artist, Jason Shepard. Jason is a master of campy, pop culture inspired art AND the author of his own c

Out the Mud with Mack Tr3 S2E8

May 6th, 2019 26m 33s

“Once you burn a bridge you get no love where I’m from…” Mack Tr3’s debut solo album just dropped, and we are beyond ecstatic to have him as a guest on the podcast. Tr3 is a Detroit rapper with Kentucky roots who loves 4 wheelin’ and rapping ab

Namastay Weird: Here’s your Sign S2E7

Apr 22nd, 2019 52m 59s

When you hear the words “Appalachia” and “Spirituality” together you probably imagine a church on the hill, Sunday sermons preaching hellfire, hymns and river baptisms… and yes, we have that. And it’s beautiful! But, we also have those of us wh

The OG Selfie S2E6

Apr 8th, 2019 41m 44s

Self-portraits: the OG selfies. Nearly every famous artist has created one. Some even spent their entire career making one after another, while others chose to hide themselves in their work. Erin and special guest Artist Tim Smith are digging i

Love, Lard, and Language S2E5

Mar 25th, 2019 47m 3s

Living in Rural Appalachia, we’ve got a few things in abundance; sass, grease, and freakin’ talented people!In this episode, we are joined by the one and only Misty Skaggs, Misty is an Appalachian proud poet and visual artist with a style that

Bad Internet S2E4

Mar 11th, 2019 33m 21s

The internet has a way of scaring us. Whether it’s news stories, freaky hoaxes, or Big Brother watching at all times, the net can be a scary place. Queue the hysteria! It’s our 30TH EPISODE and we are exploring some recent cases of internet dri

Bad Movie Banter: Coal Miner’s Daughter S2E3

Feb 25th, 2019 42m 34s

Join us as we talk about the very NOT BAD Coal Miner’s Daughter; a film depicting the life of one of our favorite local legends, Miss Loretta Lynn!In the Episode:Good ole’ Butcher HollerThe uncanny representation of Eastern Kentucky in the

Soundtrack of my Angst S2E2

Feb 11th, 2019 36m 1s

Ahhhh, puberty. Awkwardness. Angst… and GREAT FREAKIN’ MUSIC!! We are reliving the good ole’ days and talking about the music that shaped us as artists and as people!In the Episode:Our musical awakeningsHow music has affected our lives and

Sunflowers: A Look at Mental Health in the Arts S2E1

Feb 9th, 2019 47m 31s

We’re BACK! … and it’s been too long, you guys!Guest and fellow artist Bug St. Paul joins us for a very special, extended episode about a very important topic: Mental Health in the Arts.Many of history’s most esteemed artists like Vincent Van

It’s Called Fashion, Sweetie S1E26

Feb 9th, 2019 36m 16s

Style is an extension of our inner selves. So, what does Wisey’s tracksuit reflect? This week we are discussing the art of fashion, challenging gender norms, and embracing all the fun weirdness involved with Appalachian fashion choices!In the

I Like the Way You Talk S1E25

Feb 9th, 2019 38m 22s

Damn, son, I like the way you talk! Eastern Kentucky is a unique cultural goldmine (especially our neck of the woods!) rich with heritage and traditions passed down for generations. Our language is no different. Southerners are known for using

Halloweens Gone By S1E24

Feb 9th, 2019 36m 39s

Halloween in Appalachia! Trick-or-Treating up a holler or two! Corning and light vandalism! We are sharing our favorite parts of the holiday and some of our fondest memories.Wisey joins us (IN DRAG!) for a special Halloween episode of Weird Ap