About this Episode: In this episode, you'll learn about how folklife preservation is manifested in building community and cultural engagement through the rich culture of North Carolina. Joseph is joined by our special guest Sarah Bryan, who is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Folklife Institute, an organization that for more than four
About this Episode: This episode explores the world of Appalachian dance, and why it is so important to keep the culture alive. Joseph is joined by our special guest, Kim Ross. Kim has roots firmly entrenched in the Southern Appalachians. A native of Snowflake Virginia, not far from the historic Carter Family Fold and
About this Episode: In this episode, you'll learn from our guest today some of the great advice for musicians and musicians-to-be. Joseph is joined by our special guest, Richard Hurley, a Canton, N.C. native, and UNC grad who is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a former radio DJ, and a renowned award-winning songwriter
About this Podcast In this episode, Joseph is joined by our special guest Dan Pierce, he is a renowned author, columnist, and consultant. He earned degrees from WCU, the University of Alabama, and the University of Tennessee before becoming a history professor at UNC Asheville. Dan is an avid outdoorsman, passionate about NASCAR, moonshine
About this Episode: In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to become a successful author while you discover the upbringing in the Cherokee culture. Joseph is joined by our special guest, Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, a renowned author, writer, and educator. She is the author of Even as We Breathe, one of the best
About this Episode: Joseph is joined by our special guest Louisa Branscomb, a Grammy-award-winning songwriter, musician, bandleader, teacher, psychologist, author, and a pioneer trailblazer in the bluegrass music and clinical psychology fields. She has spent the past 33 years combining her talents and passions to lead songwriting events at her artist's retreat—first at Woodsong Farm,
