On this episode of the HindmanCast, Literary Arts Director Melissa Helton sits down with Gwen Akers and Joy Priest to discuss the Ironwood Young Writers' Studio and the impact that this program makes on young Appalachian Writers to help them overcome fear, find their voice, and a supportive community. Learn more about our Holiday fundraising drive at https://hindman.org/donate/
On this episode of the HindmanCast our Foodways Director, Rebecka Fugate, sat down with Jennifer Weeber from Community Farm Alliance to discuss Farmer's Markets and the many ways in which they build community and address issues of food insecurity.
On this episode of the HindmanCast we go back in time to the late 1950s as we catch up with former HSS Bookmobile operator and Recreation Director, Loren Kramer. Our Archive Recovery Director, Sarah Insalaco recently discovered the work of Loren while exploring the archives and was able to make contact with him to get him on the show! Don't miss the discussion about this fascinating piece of HSS history!
On this episode of the HindmanCast we are joined by two students at Knott County Central High School to talk about their stories of being diagnosed with dyslexia, the challenges they have faced, and how they have overcome those challenges. Flooded: A Small Town Story Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWodzN6tnX4
Join Traditional Arts Director, Sarah Kate Morgan, as she sits down to chat with Matthew Sidney Parsons about songwriting and the upcoming Appalachian Songwriters Weekend! Appalachian Songwriters Weekend - https://hindman.org/events/2025asw/ Matthew's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattparsonsmandos "Middle Class" Single -https://music.apple.com/us/artist/matthew-sidney-parsons/1728941507
The HindmanCast is back! For this episode Mandi Fugate Sheffel joins Literary Arts Director, Melissa Helton, to discuss her bookstore, the Read Spotted Newt, recovery from flooding, as well as recovering from addiction with her new memoir, The Nature of Pain. Pre-Order The Nature of Pain at https://www.readspottednewt.com/
On this episode of the Hindmancast, the Troublesome boys are joined by author Robert Gipe to discuss the 2022 Appalachian Writers Workshop, how the workshop has benefitted his career, and what advice he would give to participants. The mutual love of Pal's Sudden Service was also explored along with the usual array of lightning round questions.
On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with our new Community Programs Manager, Melissa Helton, who shared stories from her life and writing career, updates and vision for new programs at HSS, and a lot of shade for Shania Twain. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool @melissa.renee.1420 Announcements a. Roots & Rows: HSS's Community Garden Project will start up with a SEED SWAP on Tuesday, February ...
On this episode the Troublesome boys travel all the way to California to speak with Carilyn Vice about her adventures in collecting historic dulcimers and the donation of her collection to Hindman Settlement School. We also discuss her trip to Hindman in 1996, growing up in California, and of course, the magic of Disneyland!
This week, the Troublesome boys sit down with poet Marianne Worthington, author of our latest Fireside Industries publication, The Girl Singer. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool Marianne- @marianneworthington https://marianneworthington.com Announcements Shop our full line of Kentucky Proud Holiday Gift Boxes at www.hindman.org/shop Our next What's Cookin' Now will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube on December 9...
On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys sit down with Jayne Moore Waldrop, author of Drowned Town, the latest book published on our Fireside Industries imprint with the University Press of Kentucky. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry Jayne- @Jayne.Waldrop https://www.jaynemoorewaldrop.com
On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys are joined by some HSS program staff, Josh Mullins, Kelsey Cloonan, and Sarah Kate Morgan to give an update on the past year of working through a pandemic, what we are working on now, and what is coming in the future. This episode is full of laughter, arguments, and friendly, sarcastic insults that gives you a good picture of internal staff relations, for better or worse. Super Exclusive and Special Sponsor and giver of sweet mug...
On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with the Queen of Eastern Kentucky Local Food, Jenny Willams, to discuss the growth and aspirations of the local food movement in East KY and our upcoming media offerings, Agrilachia and What's Cookin' Now! Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @jenny.williams.1829405 @hindmancast @hindmanschool
On this episode of the HindmanCast we sit down with beloved neighbor and friend of the Settlement, Mrs. Gail Young. We talk to Gail about her experience teaching in our Dyslexia program, her work with the Troublesome Creek Chapter of the DAR, and the much deserved honor of being awarded the Knott County Woman of the Year at our recent Civic Night. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @grannygail70 @hindmancast @hindmanschool Announcements Tuesdays on Troublesom...
On this episode, the Troublesome Boys sit down at the 2021 Appalachian Writer's Workshop with Annette Clapsaddle, author of Even As We Breathe, and Mandi Sheffel, owner of the Read Spotted Newt bookstore, to discuss the forging of their friendship through the Writer's Workshop, their writing processes, and what they hope to get out of this year's workshop. Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool @mandi.fugate.5 @annette.s.clapsaddle ...
This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with our neighbors down the street at the Appalachian Artisan Center to discuss their work, specifically the Culture of Recovery program that is bringing recovery, healing, and hope through the arts. One of their most recent graduates, the "Cowboy Weaver" Anthony Carter also joins to share his story, how weaving and art have helped him through the recovery process, and what it is like being an apprentice to the legendary Bob Young. Facebook Handles Jo...
This week the Troublesome Boys meet up with the new Executive Director of Hindman Settlement School, Will Anderson. Tune in to discover more about Will, his background, hobbies, aspirations, and who he thinks the coolest person on staff is. Plus, as always, we get down to the nitty gritty with lightning round questions! Facebook Handles Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool Announcements We are now hiring more tutors for our ReadingCorps program in Kno...
This week the Troublesome boys are joined by Chef, Restauranteur, and HSS Board Member, Ouita Michel to discuss her journey into becoming a chef and the establishment of her family of restaurants, the release of her new book, Just A Few Miles South, and all things that are "dank." You'll also discover Ouita's hobbies and favorite foods. Facebook Handles Ouita- @ouita.michel Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool Announcements Our Pick & Bow va...
On this episode, Jordan and Corey are joined by local, brother and sister tag team farmers, Rebecka and Travis Fugate of Good For Your Heart Farms. Hear their story, which is sure to bring goodness to your heart, about growing up in Knott County, Travis' military service, and their journey into farming inspired by a mother seeking to provide healthy food for her son's heart condition. Facebook Handles Rebecka- @rebecka.fugate Travis- @travis.fugate.94 Farm- @goodforyourheartfarms Jordan- @...
On this episode of the HindmanCast, the Troublesome Boys are joined by long time Hindman Settlement School Folks Arts Education Director, Randy Wilson, to discuss his decades of teaching folks arts to students in Knott and surrounding counties, his relationship and work with author James Still, among various other topics. Randy closes out the podcast by playing a song! Facebook Handles Randy - @rwilsonbanjo Jordan- @jordancollins Corey - @coreydterry @hindmancast @hindmanschool Randy's ...