Where Y'all From?

The Mythology of Home (with Owen Chandler)

Rev. Owen Chandler talks about deployment, his new book, and the mythology of home. Order your copy of "A Bridge in Babylon" on Chalice Press or Amazon!

Runnin' the Roads (with Shawna Huff)

Chris and Erin talk to Shawna Huff about teaching - and beating cancer - during a pandemic. There is also some talk of the "other" London chili dog.

Vodka Pie Crust and How to Treat People (with Shawn McGuffey)

C. Shawn McGuffey, Ph.D., is Director of African & African Diaspora Studies and Associate Professor of Sociology at Boston College. In this episode, we discuss how being from Kentucky influences him as an educator and activist; and how black and queer identity inform the meaning of "home." There is also vodka pie crust.

Murder Ballads and Memphis BBQ (with Tyler Fritts)

Erin and Chris speak with Dr. Tyler Fritts, a musicologist who grew up in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Dr. Fritts talks about studying at Berea College, his field recording of Appalachian melodies, and how music and food are the best ways to get to know someone. Here’s a link to the NPR story mentioned in this episode: https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953653411/katherine-jackson-frenchs-ballad-collection-published-110-years-later

The Perini Ranch Steakhouse and Beer Club (with Joel and Christy Overall)

Erin and Chris talk with Joel and Christy Overall about growing up and going to college in Abilene, Texas.