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Stories of Appalachia

Stories of Appalachia

Auteur(s): Steve Gilly Rod Mullins
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 Welcome to "Stories of Appalachia," the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia.

www.storiesofappalachia.comCopyright Steve Gilly Monde Sciences sociales
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  • Appalachia's Blues Brothers: Stick and Brownie McGhee

    Appalachia's Blues Brothers: Stick and Brownie McGhee
    Feb 28 2026
    This week, Steve and Rod tell the story of Granville “Stick” McGhee and Walter “Brownie” McGhee, two brothers from East Tennessee whose music helped shape American blues and early rock ’n’ roll. Born in Knoxville, the McGhee brothers took the music they heard growing up and used it to launch themselves onto the national stage.

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    15 min
  • Off To See the King: The 1730 Cherokee Mission to London

    Off To See the King: The 1730 Cherokee Mission to London
    Feb 21 2026
    In 1730, seven Cherokee leaders traveled from their Appalachian home to the heart of London. Hand-picked by a Scottish adventurer named Alexander Cumming, they were presented to King George II as "Kings" of a new empire. Today we tell the story of that voyage and how these Native Americans navigated their way through the streets of the city at the center of the British Empire, all while securing an alliance on their own terms.

    It’s another one of the Stories of Appalachia.

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    19 min
  • The Cursed Rails of the Big Bull Tunnel

    The Cursed Rails of the Big Bull Tunnel
    Feb 14 2026
    The Big Bull Tunnel in Wise County, Virginia looks like any other railroad tunnel, just a simple cut through a hillside. Looks, though, can be deceiving, as the tunnel’s history is packed with accidents, strange noises, deaths, and a chilling encounter that turned a routine inspection into a bit of Appalachian folklore. In this episode, Steve and Rod tell the story of the tunnel’s difficult construction, the tragedies that followed, and the story that convinced railroad officials something inside the mountain was best avoided.

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    24 min
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