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Here are my thoughts about "hillbilly." Just me, on The Porch, talking about everything from the word to the festival, from the stigma to the new documentary. Just a short chat for your ride down the holler.*Three clips from the film "hillbilly" (now available on iTunes) were used in this episode: Silas House (Author), Roger May(Photographer), and Kate Fowler (Appalachian Media Institute).*Song playing under Elizabeth Catte quote: "Country Girl" by Carolina Chocolate Drops*Outro: "Hillbilly Bone" by Blake Shelton ft. Trace Atkins

HAPPY HOLLERWEEEEN! I rode my broom over to Whitesburg, Kentucky this month, to chat with Letcher County teacher Tyler Watts. Things got a little spooky: WITCH is how I knew I was in the right place. He is taking his passion for his community outside of the classroom, allowing his students to be a part of the town's beautification. (In the coolest way ever? You be the judge!) Shoot your emails and comments to Appalachuhhhhh@Gmail.com [Appalachuhhhhh@Gmail.com]. *Closing Song: "Appalachia" by Flatland Tourists*

Historian, author and Appalachian advocate Elizabeth Catte joined the show to discuss the region and how her work is contributing to a more inclusive Appalachian narrative. Check out What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia and 55 Strong. Also: Be on the lookout for her upcoming book, Pure America.Follow Catte on Instagram and Twitter @elizabethcatte. Then, head over to her website: http://www.elizabethcatte.com!Don't forget to leave a review/rating on Apple Podcasts! Follow the show @Appalachuhhhh on all of the platforms. Email the show at Appalachuhhhh@gmail.com! [Appalachuhhhh@gmail.com!]*Closing Song: Appalachia, The Riverside*

Check out my coffee shop chat with Foundation for Appalachian Advancement President J.C. Schweingrouber. Hear us talk about the region, the foundation and some of the things Eastern Kentucky is already doing to move the narrative forward! Check out the foundation's website (SupportAppalachia.org) and follow the foundation on Facebook (Foundation for Appalachian Advancement) and Twitter (@SupportAppalachia). Follow the show (@Appalachuhhhhh) wherever you partake in social media rituals. Send your thoughts, questions, marriage proposals and concerns to Appalachuhhhhh@gmail.com [Appalachuhhhhh@gmail.com]. *Closing Song: Closing Time, Semisonic*

I took a trip to the my alma mater, University of Pikeville, to speak with a mass media class about podcasting. While I was there, I had the class tell me what it's like to be a college student in Central Appalachia - which turned into a sort of live show. We had a blast talking about what it means to be Appalachian (and it was even more fun to know I wasn't being graded this time around.) Thank you to the students and to COM Queen Chandra Massner! More excitement is coming soon, so don't forget to rate/review! Stalk the show on all platforms @Appalachuhhhhh and send emails/questions/concerns to Appalachuhhhhh@Gmail.com [Appalachuhhhhh@Gmail.com]. *Closing Song: Goin' Back to Pikeville, Nicholas Jamerson (Also a UPike alumnus.)*