Voices of Appalachia https://desireebeekman.podbean.com

“Voices of Appalachia: A Student Podcast” will be a place based podcast series developed to foster a relationship between the present (students) and the past (community members), highlighting the educational prowess of the advanced learners of the district, as well as producing a product that provides insight and perspective to the positive cultural differences that create successful Appalachian communities. This will be a resource used to overcome stereotypes and bridge the gap between the past and present in an authentic manner.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 10:55:46 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic “Voices of Appalachia: A Student Podcast” will be a place based podcast series developed to foster a relationship between the present (students) and the past (community members), highlighting the educational prowess of the advanced learners of the district, as well as producing a product that provides insight and perspective to the positive cultural differences that create successful Appalachian communities. This will be a resource used to overcome stereotypes and bridge the gap between the past and present in an authentic manner. desireebeekman desireebeekman No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22169870/resized_2048.png Voices of Appalachia https://desireebeekman.podbean.com 144 144 Western's STEAM/Ag/Career day! Western's STEAM/Ag/Career day! https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/westerns-steamagcareer-day/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/westerns-steamagcareer-day/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 10:55:46 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/ad55b832-6fb4-3695-8a07-bcdd017970db Interviewing Vendors at Western's STEAM/Ag/Career day with Laura Cox!

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]]> desireebeekman false No 407 8 full Western STEAM Career AG Day Western STEAM Career AG Day https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/western-steam-career-ag-day/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/western-steam-career-ag-day/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 10:21:36 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/cd514dcd-a3e5-3444-b49d-f58ac64ad869 Interviewing students at Western's STEAM/Ag/Career day!

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]]> desireebeekman false No 309 7 full The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Isaiah's Story The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Isaiah's Story https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/isaiahs-story/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/isaiahs-story/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:31:50 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/7654f7e3-9428-3f8b-b522-2f12032d1a1b Isaiah explains what his Pap, John shared with him about his childhood in the Appalachian community!

]]> Isaiah explains what his Pap, John shared with him about his childhood in the Appalachian community!

]]> desireebeekman false No 697 6 full The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Caden's Story The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Caden's Story https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/the-tradition-of-appalachian-storytelling-cadens-story/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/the-tradition-of-appalachian-storytelling-cadens-story/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:26:12 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/748711c2-f6dc-3d1f-afc2-e408f2bf5c3e Caden Pettit, Kinley Brust, and Desiree Beekman discuss what Caden learned from interviewing his mom about his great great grandma. They talk about Appalachian wives tales his grandmother followed and thought were important. 

]]> Caden Pettit, Kinley Brust, and Desiree Beekman discuss what Caden learned from interviewing his mom about his great great grandma. They talk about Appalachian wives tales his grandmother followed and thought were important. 

]]> desireebeekman false No 362 5 full The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Mahli's Story The Tradition of Appalachian Storytelling: Mahli's Story https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/the-tradition-of-appalachian-storytelling-mahlis-story/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/the-tradition-of-appalachian-storytelling-mahlis-story/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57:22 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/bfd5044d-9b52-32a6-8d10-41c445fde036 Mahli Barlow and Desiree Beekman discuss what Mahli learned from interviewing her grandmother and the lesson her grandmother wants everyone to learn.

]]> Mahli Barlow and Desiree Beekman discuss what Mahli learned from interviewing her grandmother and the lesson her grandmother wants everyone to learn.

]]> desireebeekman false No 898 4 full Farm Talk: Past, Present & Planted in Pike County Farm Talk: Past, Present & Planted in Pike County https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/farm-talk-past-present-planted-in-pike-county/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/farm-talk-past-present-planted-in-pike-county/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:41:12 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/35be9bbd-12d4-35c2-b3c7-8869f497b27d Baileigh Leeth, Emma Smith, and James Forbes interview Tim Williams and Mike McCoy local Pike county farmers. They ask about their separate farming practices, their daily lives as Appalachian farmers, farming challenges, financial challenges related to farming today, and support for farmers. They also touch base on community and future farming for Appalachian farmers. Tune in and listen to authentic conversation between our community members and students that focus on connecting the past and the present providing insight into the future. 

]]> Baileigh Leeth, Emma Smith, and James Forbes interview Tim Williams and Mike McCoy local Pike county farmers. They ask about their separate farming practices, their daily lives as Appalachian farmers, farming challenges, financial challenges related to farming today, and support for farmers. They also touch base on community and future farming for Appalachian farmers. Tune in and listen to authentic conversation between our community members and students that focus on connecting the past and the present providing insight into the future. 

]]> desireebeekman false No 1243 3 full Farming Through the Ages Farming Through the Ages https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/farming-through-the-ages/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/farming-through-the-ages/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:59:38 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/f7f58ada-aa0e-34c6-840a-e5173f95f941 Atleigh and Brantlee Penwell talk to Tim Williams about farming through the ages. Atleigh and Brantlee ask him many questions about  modern farming practices, changes in farming and how he thinks we should go about the change. He is a third-generation farmer, with a lot of experience and wisdom. he shares his point of view, and opinions. Listen in to a extraordinary conversation with members of our community.

]]> Atleigh and Brantlee Penwell talk to Tim Williams about farming through the ages. Atleigh and Brantlee ask him many questions about  modern farming practices, changes in farming and how he thinks we should go about the change. He is a third-generation farmer, with a lot of experience and wisdom. he shares his point of view, and opinions. Listen in to a extraordinary conversation with members of our community.

]]> desireebeekman false No 1374 2 full Voices of Appalachia Trailer Voices of Appalachia Trailer https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/voices-of-appalachia-trailer/ https://desireebeekman.podbean.com/e/voices-of-appalachia-trailer/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:01:33 -0400 desireebeekman.podbean.com/9c756bd3-473a-3580-be60-d3254c1db698 desireebeekman false No 165 1 full