Voices of Appalachia
“Voices of Appalachia: A Student Podcast” will be a place based podcast series developed to foster a relationship between the present (students) and the past (community members), highlighting the educational prowess of the advanced learners of the district, as well as producing a product that provides insight and perspective to the positive cultural differences that create successful Appalachian communities. This will be a resource used to overcome stereotypes and bridge the gap between the past and present in an authentic manner.
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Episodes
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Thursday Apr 30, 2026
Isaiah explains what his Pap, John shared with him about his childhood in the Appalachian community!
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Friday Apr 17, 2026
Caden Pettit, Kinley Brust, and Desiree Beekman discuss what Caden learned from interviewing his mom about his great great grandma. They talk about Appalachian wives tales his grandmother followed and thought were important.
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Mahli Barlow and Desiree Beekman discuss what Mahli learned from interviewing her grandmother and the lesson her grandmother wants everyone to learn.
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Baileigh Leeth, Emma Smith, and James Forbes interview Tim Williams and Mike McCoy local Pike county farmers. They ask about their separate farming practices, their daily lives as Appalachian farmers, farming challenges, financial challenges related to farming today, and support for farmers. They also touch base on community and future farming for Appalachian farmers. Tune in and listen to authentic conversation between our community members and students that focus on connecting the past and the present providing insight into the future.
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Thursday Apr 09, 2026
Atleigh and Brantlee Penwell talk to Tim Williams about farming through the ages. Atleigh and Brantlee ask him many questions about modern farming practices, changes in farming and how he thinks we should go about the change. He is a third-generation farmer, with a lot of experience and wisdom. he shares his point of view, and opinions. Listen in to a extraordinary conversation with members of our community.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026