Fringe Appalachia

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The Appalachian Mountains have a storied history, woven together by decades of people who’ve often and proudly lived on the fringes. Here, we’re all a little unconventional in our own right. Fringe Appalachia exists to demystify the other, whether they be in our midst or outside of our comfort zones. From the old-timers still living off the grid to the snake handlers, halfbacks, and dreaded southern democrats… You’re all welcome here on the fringes.

Episode List

Sidhe Kirk

Jan 21st, 2022 3:40 PM

Listen in as a wonderful, local 'beacon of weirdness' weighs in on connections to nature, Appalachian ephemerals, and two of the world's best plants - ginseng and ramps.

Pat Tompkins

Dec 4th, 2021 10:12 PM

In this episode, Pat Tompkins discusses her unique life living 'off the grid' for decades, and how the history of Appalachia played a part in inspiring her conscientious choices to care for our land and water.

Brown Mountain Lights

Oct 29th, 2021 8:03 PM

Sources: https://www.ncblueridge.com/great-little-blue-ridge-towns/morganton-mystery-the-brown-mountain-lights https://www.romanticasheville.com/brown_mountain_lights.htm https://www.carolinacountry.com/departments/departments/feature-story/the-mysterious-brown-mountain-lights https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Mountain_lights http://shadowboxent.brinkster.net/brownexplain.html https://wlos.com/news/local/asu-scientists-capture-rare-images-of-wncs-brown-mountain-lights https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/features/appalachian-legends/ https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1971/0646/report.pdf https://music.apple.com/us/album/legend-of-the-brown-mountain-light/261154690?i=261155510

Chelsea Wilson Thayer

Sep 26th, 2021 5:19 PM

Chelsea Wilson Thayer is a writer, Christmas tree farmer, mother, and so much more! Listen in as we discuss her Appalachian-themed children’s book, mountain matriarchs, and cornbread (among other things!).