Best Jd Marshall Podcasts (2025)

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The Brutal History of the West Virginia Penitentiary | Jason McKinney | 117 1:53:45

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Ever wondered what it’s really like inside the infamous West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville? Jason McKinney spent seven years working inside the prison—not as a correctional officer, but on the paranormal side of things after it shut down. From ghost hunts to executions, riots to rituals, Jason shares some of the most jaw-dropping, bone-chill…

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The Bloody Story of the Hatfields and McCoys 38:38

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It’s one of the most infamous feuds in American history | The Hatfields and the McCoys. In this special Creepalachia episode, we unpack the entire story from beginning to end: the Civil War roots, the pig trial, the cabin murders, the manhunts, and the bloody legacy that shaped the Appalachian identity for generations. #Creepalachia #HatfieldsAndMc…

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Rachel Sage Interview 16:12

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Interview with singer-songwriter Rachel Sage about her new album Canopy and her upcoming listening party at Factory Underground in Norwalk on December 11th.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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The Double Homicide in My Bedroom | Megan Moats | 116 1:15:51

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Megan Moats had a picture-perfect childhood in Scarbro, West Virginia—cheerleading, books, and a loving family. But at 13, everything shifted when she found out her bedroom had been the site of a brutal double homicide back in 1961. The victims were Dr. Wingrove and Mrs. Broyles, and the mystery surrounding their deaths stuck with Megan well into a…

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The Rainbow Murders and the Willow’s Weep House | Watch for Deer Podcast | 115 3:09:06

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Dark humor and true crime don’t often go hand in hand, but when the ladies from Watch For Deer Podcast are in the building, you better buckle in. Samantha and Alisa joined me for a three-hour marathon covering two absolutely chilling stories: the Rainbow Murders in West Virginia and the infamous Willow’s Weep House in Indiana. Both stories are hear…

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Marshall Crenshaw Interview 16:36

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Marshall Crenshaw discusses his upcoming gig at Stage One in Fairfield on November 19th. He also talks about his new album From The Hellhole.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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JD Seem of Faster Things and Carla Miklos of Operation Hope of Fairfield 24:54

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JD Seem of Faster Things, Allman Brothers Tribute Band and Carla Miklos of Operation Hope of Fairfield. They'll discuss their collaboration at the Faster Things gig at Stage One in Fairfield on November 29th which includes collecting food for people in need.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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Our Dad was Murdered in West Virginia | Brenda and Linda Haynes | 114 1:59:59

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Twin sisters Brenda and Linda Haynes never got the chance to know their father, Sgt. James Lee Haynes, who vanished in 1963 while passing through Bolt, West Virginia. Their lives have been shaped by the search for truth—fueled by love, determination, and a refusal to let his disappearance be forgotten. Joined by Mark Covey of Mountain State Mysteri…

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The Marshall University Plane Crash 44:27

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On November 14, 1970, a plane carrying 75 members of the Marshall University football family crashed just short of the Tri-State Airport, leaving no survivors. Decades later, their legacy lives on through a community that refused to let tragedy define them. We Are Marshall. #WeAreMarshall #MarshallStrong #Marshall75 #NeverForget #ThunderingHerd #Ma…

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13 Appalachian Haunts You MUST Visit | Appalachian Haunt Finder | 113 2:38:03

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Who says Halloween has to end in October? We’re back with the one and only Spanish Lumberjack to unpack his haunted tour across Appalachia. From foggy forests to pitch-black hallways, this is a three-hour haunt review extravaganza, and we don’t hold back. Through his Appalachia Haunt Finder journey, Spanish hit up 13+ haunted attractions and gives …

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From Tattoos to Psychosis to Recovery | Kelcey Wolfe | 112 1:57:30

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#addictionrecovery #SoberLiving Recovery is possible—and this episode is living proof. Kelcey Wolfe, owner of Wolf Song Ink Studio of Tattoo in Mount Hope, West Virginia, opens up about his incredible journey through 25 years of addiction, psychosis, and spiritual battles to now being a thriving artist, musician, and community member. Check out his…

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Annie aslam and Jim McCarty of Renaissance 19:31

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Annie Haslam and Jim McCarty discuss their upcoming presentation of The History of Renaissance.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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Three Disturbing and Solvable Missing Persons Cases | Alex Paul | 111 2:38:12

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What would you do if someone you loved just vanished—no goodbye, no trace? That’s the devastating reality for the families of Jack Denny, Luke Stout, and Jeffrey Crawford. In this gripping episode, true crime researcher Alex Paul joins us for nearly three hours to lay out what we know, what we don’t, and what we should be asking about these three u…

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The Disturbing Legend of Mamie Thurman 56:59

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In the summer of 1932, the body of Mamie Thurman was found brutally murdered on Trace Mountain in Logan County, West Virginia. Her throat had been slit, her head beaten, and her body unceremoniously dumped off the hillside, her wedding ring still on her finger. Mamie wasn’t just any woman in the coalfields. A 31-year-old churchgoer, socialite, and …

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A Real Type 1 Diabetes Conversation | Maddie Harvey | 110 1:40:17

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Type 1 Diabetes isn’t for the weak—and that’s exactly why this episode hits so hard. Maddie Harvey, President of Camp Kno-Koma and fellow T1D warrior, stopped by the studio to talk about life with a broken pancreas. As two people living with Type 1, we broke down the highs, the lows, the scary moments, and the ones that make us laugh out loud… usua…

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Radiation Treatment for Cancer Melted My Organs | Terra Walker | 109 1:18:40

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F cancer. That’s the show mantra. But also, F the side effects that continue long after remission. Terra Walker joins the podcast to share her powerful story of survival—not just from cervical cancer, but from the devastating aftermath of treatment. Years after being declared cancer-free, Terra found herself hospitalized for months as radiation dam…

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The Tragic Story of David Allen Fann 33:23

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David Fann wasn’t just a businessman—he was the heartbeat of Amigo, West Virginia. His family describes him as self-made, hardworking, and the kind of man who noticed everyone around him. From the Redbird Drive-In to a string of small ventures, he embodied Appalachian grit and generosity. But on June 22, 2016, everything changed. David was found de…

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Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash Interview 19:28

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Interview with Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash where he discusses the release of Live At The Capitol Theater as well as the band's upcoming gig at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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More Insane Stories from an Appalachian Mortician | Sally Ratcliff | 108 2:02:34

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TRIGGER WARNING!!!! From the First Second!!!!! You asked, we asked—and now we know. Sally Ratcliff returned to the studio for part two of her unforgettable series as a funeral director. She brings two decades of experience to the mic, and this episode is everything you’d expect: funny, raw, informative, and at times, downright graphic. There’s one …

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The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Byzantine | Chris Ojeda | 107 2:09:37

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Chris Ojeda, founder of the iconic metal band Byzantine, stopped by the studio and we went deep—over two hours worth—into his entire journey from small-town roots to global recognition. We walked through his childhood, the winding road through Texas, and that wild Waco connection (not his fault, I promise), and into the core of what makes Byzantine…

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From Coal Country to NASA | Homer Hickam | 106 1:25:39

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Homer Hickam is in the building! We spent 90 minutes walking through his early life in McDowell County, West Virginia—back when there was still a company store—through Virginia Tech, Vietnam, and all the way to The Rocket Boys and October Sky. (Did you know October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys? 🤯) This episode is full of wisdom, humor, and Appa…

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview 11:05

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Kenny Wayne Shepherd interview centered around the 30th anniversary of Ledbetter Heights . That includes the newly recorded version of the album as well as the tour behind it.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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The Palace of Gold: West Virginia’s Hare Krishna Utopia Turned Hell 40:56

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This week, I’m diving into one of the most bizarre, beautiful, and ultimately broken places in West Virginia: The Palace of Gold. Perched above the hills near Moundsville, what began as a spiritual sanctuary for Hare Krishna devotees became a national headline factory in the 1980s—complete with FBI raids, murder plots, fraud, racketeering, and one …

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Help Find My Sister's Remains | Christy Kennedy | 105 1:24:18

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Brenda Gail Lambert disappeared in 1992 from Bluewell, West Virginia. Her family has lived in hell ever since. Now, more than three decades later, her sister Christy Kennedy is stepping forward with the full story, and she came by the studio to lay it all out—everything from the last day Brenda was seen, to false leads, mysterious postcards, and po…

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The Psychology of Cults | Ashlen Hilliard | 104 1:30:32

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Just wrapped one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had on the show. Ashlen Hilliard, cult interventionist and creator of The Psychology of Cults , joined me in the studio for a no-holds-barred deep dive into the mindset, manipulation, and madness of cult dynamics—past and present. We broke down: -Why “good” people join cults -The devastati…

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Ghost Trains, Haunted Homes, and Juvenile Detention | Brian Bowyer | 103 1:47:00

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What do 30+ horror and true crime books, a haunted house, a ghost train, and a juvenile detention sentence have in common? Brian Bowyer. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian in the studio—and let me tell you, this man is one of the most captivating storytellers I’ve ever met. From a rocky past that included three years in the system as a t…

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Interview With The Flashcubes (Tommy Allen & Gary Frenay) 19:07

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Interview with Tommy Allen & Gary Frenay of The Flashcubes. We discuss the release of the album Make Something Happen: A Tribute To The Flashcubes as well as the history of the band.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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The Life of a Whitewater Rafting Guide | 102 2:07:08

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I knew talking rafting in the New River Gorge would be fun—but I didn’t expect it to be this good. This episode took a deeper dive than I imagined. Rafting legends and river experts Melanie Seiler Hames, Charles Seay, and Ray Ray Fillpot joined me in the studio to talk about the early days of rafting in southern West Virginia—and everything the riv…

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The Life of a Social Worker | Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan | 101 1:51:51

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This one hits close to home. One of the most personal episodes I’ve ever done—and also one of the most honest. Social workers Ashton Pritt and Miranda Morgan joined me in the studio for a raw, real, and at times hilarious conversation about the layered realities of parenting, trauma, drugs, life lessons, and what it means to hold space for others w…

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Justice for James Harper | Gabrielle Harper and Chris Waddell | 100 51:59

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Editors note: the population of Kanawha County is over 173,000. The population of Charleston is over 46,000. The kind of conversation I wish never had to happen. But I’m deeply honored to have sat across from James Harper’s family—his father, Chris Waddell, and his wife, Gabrielle Harper—and heard their hearts. James was killed by a truck driver in…

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Steve Hackett Interview 20:40

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By WPKN, Rob Silber

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My Husband Died in the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster | Kim Lane | 99 1:02:52

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The Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster is a scar that will never fully heal in the heart of West Virginia. On that devastating day in 2010, twenty-nine coal miners were taken far too soon, and two others were left injured—physically and emotionally—for the rest of their lives. Before Creepalachia ever began, I worked on a self-funded project called UBB…

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A Mountain Preacher Discusses Cryptozoology | Tony Breeden | 98 1:27:13

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In this wild and absolutely packed October episode, mountain preacher, artist, and author Tony Breeden stopped by the studio for one of the most mind-melting deep dives into Appalachian cryptozoology I’ve ever had. From Bigfoot to Booger Owls, Men in Black to Gray Barker, and the truth (or not) behind ancient aliens, we covered everything under the…

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Overnight at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | Copperhead and Adra Johnson | 97 1:34:36

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In this episode, we talked about our latest addition to the Haunted and Urbex series on YouTube, where Adra Johnson, Copperhead, and I spent the night inside one of the most famously haunted places in America: the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. This special 90-minute conversation dropped the day after the main Urbex episode (October 2nd), and it w…

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The Wes Blackburn Disappearance | Joann and Michael Blackburn | 96 51:56

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On November 25th, 2018, Wes Blackburn walked out of his mother’s home in West Virginia—and never returned. Joann Blackburn-Plumley and Michael Blackburn stop by the studio to That weekend, he was supposed to be in Tennessee to watch his son race. But by the next day, whispers were already circling about an abandoned mine near the Oceana area. His m…

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Jim Babjak of The Smithereens 19:22

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Jim Babjak of The Smithereens discusses the groups current plans as well as their upcoming gig on October 10 at The Kate in Old Saybrook with special guest lead vocalist John Cowsill.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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My Daughter and Mom Died of Cancer | Jessica Basham | 95 1:17:24

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What an emotional interview this was, and I’m so appreciative of Jessica Basham for sharing her story involving cancer and the devastating ways it’s affected her life. Though Jessica hasn’t personally battled cancer, it has changed her world forever. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about losing her daughter Schuylar to cancer—and how s…

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The Life and Career of Boxing Legend Christy Martin | 94 1:08:38

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In this powerhouse episode, boxing legend Christy “The Coal Miner’s Daughter” Martin joins J.D. for a raw and inspiring sit-down that spans her iconic career and extraordinary resilience. From her roots in Itmann, West Virginia, to becoming the first—and still only—female boxer to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, Christy opens up about her ea…

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13 Must-Watch Horror Films in Appalachia | Foz Rotten | 93 1:35:28

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What better way to kick it off than with a horror movie showdown guaranteed to feed your Appalachian soul? On this spooky, cinema-soaked episode, J.D. is joined by horror aficionado and filmmaker Foz Rotten (aka Aaron White) for a rapid-fire 90-minute conversation about 13 hand-picked horror movies you must watch this season—each soaked in rural dr…

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Richie Furay Interview 19:37

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Richie Furay talks about his sixty year career including being a founding member of both Buffalo Springfield and Poco. He also talks about his upcoming gig with the Richie Furay Acoustic Trio at Sacred Heart Community Theater in Fairfield on October 2nd.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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The Gift of Hospice | Michelle Cook and Kelly McFarland | 92 1:50:53

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In this emotional, eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with two deeply compassionate women who have made it their life’s work to care for people at the end of theirs. This week, we’re talking about hospice—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it just might be the closest thing to angels on earth. Kelly McFarland is the Education Coordinator at Hospic…

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Emergency Medical Services in Appalachia | 91 1:18:47

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In this brutally honest episode, J.D. sits down with three seasoned professionals in emergency medical services to talk about a crisis most folks aren’t even aware of — rural EMS systems in West Virginia are on life support, or are they? Nick Lawrence, in an operations role at STAT Ambulance Service, joins us alongside longtime EMS legend Jonathan …

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An Appalachian Death Doula | Tracy Seffers | 90 1:36:04

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In this beautiful and eye-opening episode, J.D. sits down with death doula Tracy Seffers to talk about what it really means to walk with people through the end of life. From the emotional to the spiritual to the downright practical, Tracy pulls back the curtain on a process we all will face—but few of us are ready to talk about. Tracy shares what b…

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The Mothman Lore Explained Entirely | Tinfoil Hat Show w/ Tom Riser | 89 2:10:19

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In this deep-dive Tin Foil Hat Show episode, J.D. sits down with fellow Appalachian truth-seeker Tom Riser to unravel the entire lore of the Mothman — one of the most iconic and mystifying figures in American cryptid history. From the original sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966 to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, from Men in Black…

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Rex Fowler Of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 20:50

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Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step 2.0 discusses the history of the band and their upcoming gig at Small Batch Cellars in North Haven on October 4th.By WPKN, Rob Silber

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Cancer in Appalachia | Dr. David Shimm | 88 1:01:53

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In this important episode of Creepalachia, JD sits down with Dr. David Shimm, a physician with one of the most impressive educational backgrounds in medicine—Harvard undergrad, Duke-trained internist and hematologist, and radiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. Together, they discuss one of the most pressing and under-reported health …

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From Bail to Breakthrough: A Recovery Journey | Alicia Darl VanMeter and Gary Vaughan | 87 1:55:43

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In this powerful and inspiring episode, J.D. sits down with Alicia Darl VanMeter, who shares her raw, unfiltered story of addiction, arrest, and recovery. From the depths of despair to a place of healing, Alicia opens up about her journey—from the chaos of rock bottom to finding a purpose in helping others. She’s joined by Gary Vaughan, the bail bo…

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My Gambling Addiction Took 20K in One Year | Randy Ferrill | 86 1:03:43

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In this revealing episode, Randy Ferrill sits down with J.D. to share how an innocent hobby—playing digital card games—turned into a devastating financial spiral. Over the course of one year, Randy lost nearly $20,000, not at a casino or a racetrack, but through microtransactions in solitaire and other mobile games. We break down how these seemingl…

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The Letcher County Courthouse Shooting | Hillbilly Crime and Tya Adams | 85 1:51:51

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In this gripping episode of Creepalachia, J.D. sits down with two powerful voices in one of the most disturbing stories coming out of eastern Kentucky: Elizabeth from the YouTube channel Hillbilly Crime, and Tya Adams, a survivor with a voice the system tried to silence. Elizabeth has been on the front lines of independent reporting around the shoc…

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Willie Nile InterviewW 23:12

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Willie Nile Interview discussing new album The Great Yellow Light and his upcoming gig at Stage One in Fairfield on Sept 26.By WPKN, Rob Silber