The Appalachian Folklore Podcast

Books #180

A wild hike through the history and migration of the folk culture, stories, traditions, and haints hidden in the hills and hollers of Appalachia.

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Everyday Folklore with Author Liza Frank
Jan 1, 2024 – 1:03:52
Bonus: New Years Folk Traditions with Liza Frank
Dec 31, 2023 – 34:02
Christmas Bonus: The Night Before Christmas
Dec 24, 2023 – 5:42
Stories from the Cabin: The Fisherman and His Wife
Dec 15, 2023 – 15:55
Stories from the Cabin: The Tale of Mira
Nov 15, 2023 – 8:25
An Episode of Many Thanks
Nov 1, 2023 – 26:23
Halloween Bonus: The Evil Clergyman by H.P. Lovecraft
Oct 31, 2023 – 13:04
Stories from the Cabin: The Changeling by Alan Roderick
Oct 15, 2023 – 7:12
Bonus Episode: My Sleep Paralysis Story with Bethan Briggs-Miller
Oct 4, 2023 – 8:44
A Conversation with Folklore Researcher Bethan Briggs-Miller
Oct 1, 2023 – 48:51
Stories from the Cabin: The Brown Mountain Lights
Sep 15, 2023 – 22:55
Bonus Episode: Two Stories About Four Boys who had Different Dreams by Carl Sandburg
Sep 6, 2023 – 14:08
A Conversation with Dr. Ed Karshner: Part 2
Sep 1, 2023 – 34:31
Bonus Episode: Monsters in Print - Monsters from NC Newspapers
Aug 22, 2023 – 14:05
Stories from the Cabin: Sop Doll
Aug 15, 2023 – 15:38
A Conversation with Dr. Ed Karshner: Part 1
Aug 1, 2023 – 57:13
Stories from the Cabin: Boomer Johnson
Jul 15, 2023 – 5:21
A Conversation with Folklorist Dr. Cassandra Pfeifer
Jul 1, 2023 – 53:55
Stories from the Cabin: The Robbers of Penwyllt from Owen Staton
Jun 15, 2023 – 16:23
A Conversation with Traditional Storyteller Owen Staton
Jun 1, 2023 – 46:58
Stories from the Cabin: Ableegumooch, The Lazy Rabbit
May 15, 2023 – 14:52
Some Weather and Agricultural Lore from Home
May 1, 2023 – 15:39
Stories from the Cabin: The WOW! Signal
Apr 15, 2023 – 14:12
Ramp Harvesting, Festival Traditions, and Sustainability
Apr 1, 2023 – 17:02
Stories from the Cabin: The Doctor and the Fairy Princess
Mar 15, 2023 – 7:34
Appalachian Folk Healers
Mar 1, 2023 – 27:23
Stories from the Cabin: The Devil's Tramping Ground
Feb 15, 2023 – 14:35
Appalachian Love Charms, Spells, and Omens
Feb 1, 2023 – 33:52
Stories from the Cabin: Five North American Folk Creatures
Jan 15, 2023 – 27:48
Alice Gerrard: Pioneering Woman of Bluegrass
Jan 1, 2023 – 37:37
Christmas Bonus: The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
Dec 24, 2022 – 12:57
Stories from the Cabin: Appalachian Ghost Stories
Dec 15, 2022 – 14:54
Bee Folklore and Beeswax Folk Remedies
Dec 1, 2022 – 34:08
Stories from the Cabin: Cornish Piskey Stories
Nov 15, 2022 – 25:49
Appalachian Death Omens
Nov 1, 2022 – 26:45
Halloween Bonus: The Mezzotint by M.R. James
Oct 31, 2022 – 28:29
October Bonus: Appalachian Witch Stories
Oct 23, 2022 – 11:17
Stories from the Cabin: The Moon-Eyed People
Oct 15, 2022 – 13:57
What is Appalachia?
Oct 1, 2022 – 19:18
Stories from the Cabin: Moonshining Days
Sep 15, 2022 – 15:27
What is Folklore?
Sep 1, 2022 – 25:01
Introduction
Aug 6, 2022 – 11:25

Recent Reviews

Catink23

Welcome to a great cultural folklore podcast

After some research on folklore podcasts I found myself here! Loving these episodes!
805 KR

Lovely Find

You should have H. Byron Ballard on your show. Western NC Appalachian root worker who extensive expertise would be a great show.
ZosiaSar

Thoughtful, engaging, authentic

A joy to listen to!