Best Laurel Moore Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 175: Bonnie Moore Presents "Buried Bones" 35:26

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Bonnie Moore's debut novel "BURRIED BONES: A Maggie Anderson Mystery" will leave you guessing until the end! Bonnie's history as an attorney is evident in her work.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 176: Ingrid Hu Dahl Discusses Being Biracial and Queer 49:43

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Ingrid Hu Dahl has written a stunning memoir about her life as a biracial, queer woman. "Sun Shining on Morning Snow" will inform even the most skeptical reader.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 173: Lindsay Rice Presents "BIRDENWHEEL" 31:02

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Author Lindsay Rice's novel "Birdenwheel" takes readers on road trips with followers of The Grateful Dead.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief 53:57

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Episode 174: Robert Hughes Discusses Hypnotism for Pain Relief by Laurel McHargueBy Laurel McHargue

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Episode 172: Tara Heaton Presents LIFE MINUTES 39:59

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Tara Heaton's book "LIFE MINUTES" explores her life as a mother with a special-needs child, and her never-quit spirit in finding solutions.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 171_Kollin Kennedy Takes Us to Paris - 51925, 11.43 AM 1:10:18

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Author, poet Kollin Kennedy talks about his recent visit to Paris and how it has influenced new poetry.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 170_robear Isenberg_WHAM BAM - 5625, 1.33 PM 47:12

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Robert "robear" Isenberg discusses his book "Wham Bam" and what it was like being a naive young man in 1960s New York City.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 169_Kindness with Kathy Taylor - 5225, 7.56 PM 46:29

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Author Kathy Taylor and I discuss kindness: how to define it, its linguistic roots, and how difficult it sometimes can be to demonstrate it.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 168_Carly Fauth Presents "Pray for the Bear"! - 5125, 11.50 AM 31:38

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Cancer survivor Carly Fauth discusses her inspirational book "Pray for the Bear" and how she leads a positive life.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 167_Demetria McNeal YOU DONT SAY 51:51

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Dr. Demetria M. McNeal is a Communication Scientist with expertise in optimizing the way we interact with one another. Her book "You Don't Say" is filled with immediately useful tips on improving relationships through better communication.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 166: Carla Seyler's "A Place Unmade" 37:14

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Carla Seyler's debut novel "A Place Unmade" has won multiple awards in different categories. Enjoy this visit with her.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 165: How Rock Hudson Befriended Gunther Allen 43:27

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Author Gunther Allen's memoir of his friendship with the legendary Rock Hudson will fascinate you. His book: Pushed Out of the Closet Without a Parachute.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 164: Robert Isenberg's "Why Men are Suspicious of Yoga" 38:59

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Robert "RoBEAR" Isenberg has quite a "storied" past, which he shares in his book "Why Men Are Suspicious of Yoga"! An informative interview about comedy, writing, and life.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 163: Kitty Arceneaux's "Dyani's Adventures" 33:45

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Kitty Arceneaux shares her latest book, "Dyani's Adventures," and talks about universal themes of patience, understanding, and love.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 162: IWO JIMA, A First-Hand Account 32:15

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Wes Wells, son of John Keith Wells (RIP), shares his father's life and story of his experiences leading up to and during the Battle of Iwo Jima. His book--IWO JIMA: Give Me Fifty Marines Not Afraid to Die--is available on Amazon.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 161: Beverly Jenkins--Bestselling Author of Romance and Women's Fiction! 1:03:10

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Chosen as USA Today's best-selling author of Romance and Women's Fiction, Beverly Jenkins talks with me about her life, her inspiration, her love of books and libraries, her work to lift up others, and her hopes for the future.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 160: Jeff Giles Explores the Afterlife 48:15

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When a professional debunker of paranormal activity finds himself not exactly dead, things get interesting! Jeff Giles's debut novel "Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane" takes readers on a wild ride into the afterlife with thoughtful reflections and humor.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 159_Kollin Kennedy_Poetry and Prose 47:36

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Rising literary star Kollin Kennedy presents "As Time Goes By," a collection of poetry and prose.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 158: Sam Adams Does Comedy! 1:10:08

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Sam Adams talks about his evolution from being a sports writer to becoming a comedian...and an author!By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 166 - Appalachian Re-entry with Aaron Poynter 1:05:13

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Continuing Recovery Month! In this episode Neil and Will sit down with the Director of Reentry and Employment Services Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky - Mr. Aaron Poynter. Led by Aaron, Kentucky’s Reentry program is getting national attention for its success and rapid adoption. From a Police Officer to Workforce Development, Aaron has built …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 165 - ERC Fellow (and Hosts) "Spin and Chat" with Sasha Nelson, John Bristol and Christine Rambo 1:30:18

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It's a Rocky Mountain High with the monthly Economic Recovery Corps Fellows "Spin and Chat!" In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with ERC Fellow Sasha Nelson and Hosts John Bristol with the Routt County Economic Development Partnership and Christine Rambo with the Northwest Colorado Development Council. As a region that has a history of coal pr…

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Episode 157: The Killer Without A Face by Helen Starbuck 47:12

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Helen Starbuck's "The Killer Without A Face" will have you gripping your seat until the very end! A thrilling whodunit with great characters!By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 164 - Appalachia's "Silent Killer" with Dr. Daniel Moore and Sarah Laurel 51:41

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It's National Recovery Month! In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Dr. Daniel Moore and Sarah Laurel, two experts on chronic hepatitis C (HCV) and the link to injection drug use. While not from the region, they speak specifically about the health effects of this in Appalachia. Leading into National Recovery Month in September, the numbers o…

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Episode 156: Amber Herbert's "Lipstick Covered Magnet" 34:27

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Debut novelist Amber Herbert discusses "Lipstick Covered Magnet," a story about stalking, delusion, suspense, and healing. Aimed at college level student readers, the novel doesn't flinch from the drama surrounding difficult and uncomfortable topics.By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 163 - "Friday Night Lights" in the Mountains of Appalachia with Coach John Hines 52:46

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It's the most wonderful time of the year...it's football time in the Mountains! You can smell it in the air! In our annual kickoff to football episode, Neil and Will sit down with an icon in High School Mountain Football lore - Coach John Hines. In a turn of events of the past year, Coach Hines left a storied tradition he built in one small communi…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 162 - Mick Flips the Script on Appalachia Meets World (Part 1) 22:55

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In this episode - it's totally different! (Sorry for the hiatus last week - a bit of a reprieve for the end of summer) This episode is not like the others...Neil and Will get the tables turned and become the interviewees. Mick flips the script and allows the listeners to get to know Neil and Will a little better and see how they think in general, a…

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Episode 155: Peter Heller Presents "BURN" 48:24

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Award-Winning and Best-Selling author Peter Heller discusses his new release--"BURN"--and offers writing advice while sharing poignant and humorous stories about his life.By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 154: From Zero to Hero 29:44

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Artist Barbara McGould and author Susan Gluck have created a delightful children's book about the main character (the number Zero) discovering her talent and worth. Children and adults alike will learn something about themselves...and others!By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 161 - Throwback in honor of CMH in Appalachia with Corduroy Brown! 44:50

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This episode is a throwback in honor of the last "Country Music Highway Tribute Show" of the year (put on by Shaping Our Appalachian Region - or SOAR)!! The final CMH Tribute Show is taking place in Ashland, KY on August 2nd and 3rd! One of the headliners is an old guest of ours - Corduroy Brown! If you didn't listen to the episode previously, we g…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 160 - A Twist on the Appalachian Dumpling 24:57

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In this special episode Neil and Will reveal a story published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Immigrants were a major part of forming what we now know as Appalachia. The guys venture into Wheeling West Virginia to bring a story to life that has been part of the culture in Wheeling for over 100 years. Take a listen as they describe the twist …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 159 - ERC Fellow (and Host) "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with Gaby Seltzer and Bret Sweet 1:17:50

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It's the monthly Economic Recovery Corps Fellow "Spin and Chat!" In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with the ERC Fellow Gaby Seltzer and surprise guest Bret Sweet of the City of Antioch, CA. This is the first interview with a Fellow and their Host! Hear them both describe the ERC process and their reasoning behind deciding to pursue the path o…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 158 - "Pastology" in Appalachia with Claudean Oakley 31:05

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Claudean Oakley a past nursing director, naturalist and wellness expert that has written a book "Pastology", about not letting your past predict your future. More specifically, it was an opportunity for her to remind Appalachians, they are becoming highly esteemed; they appreciate their surroundings, cult…

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Episode 153: WITHOUT BRAKES: Fingers Crossed 33:12

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Co-editors Linda Ditchkus and Paul Martz discuss the new Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Anthology: "WITHOUT BRAKES: Fingers Crossed," a multi-genre collection of stories by noted authors including Paolo Bacigalupi.By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 157 - Nostalgia and "Lightning Bugs" in Appalachia with Lynn Faust 1:05:19

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Lynn Faust a self trained expert on Fireflies...or Lightning Bugs as she prefers to keep it - some would even say she's the "Lightning Bug Lady." From caring for her children in her 30's in a cabin in Elkmont Tennessee to being one of the most reputable firefly experts in the world, Lynn's passion has tak…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 156 - Throwback Juneteenth Celebration in Appalachia 45:47

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In this episode we're having a throwback Friday (while Neil's on vacation) to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. It's a throwback with DeJuana Thompson as she talks about the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute that enlightens each generation about civil and human rights in Appalachia and beyond. It works to explore our common past and work together…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 155 - ERC Fellow "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with George Williams 1:03:20

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In this monthly Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow "Spin and Chat," Neil and Will sit down with George Williams - someone who calls overseas home just as much as the states and current Fellow in Cleveland Ohio. Hear from George as he describes his role with the Fund for our Economic Future - a creative space for philanthropic funders and civic le…

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Episode 152: Jodi Bowersox, Renaissance Woman 49:39

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Award-winning author Jodi Bowersox does it all, from acting to sewing to painting to publication...and more!By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 154 - "Fall Back Friday" at the Laurel Cove Music Festival! 50:11

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This is a "Fall Back Friday" episode celebrating the Laurel Cove Music Festival that is happening this weekend (June 7th and 8th)...if you're near Pineville, KY definitely check it out (although it's sold out this year)! This episode is from last year with Jon Grace, the Bell County Tourism Director and Organizer of the Festival. Take a listen (it …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 153 - Connecting the Past (Festival) to the Present in Appalachia with the KMLF 15:45

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In this (different) episode you'll hear a piece from "Inside Appalachia" about the Grand March of the 2023 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. You'll also hear an acceptance speech from an "Honorary Director" of the 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival - it might give you an idea of just how people from the community feel about the KMLF. We've spo…

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Episode 151: Peter Eschbach presents West Point Traditions 55:50

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Author/artist Peter Eschbach discusses the creation of his book about West Point Traditions, complete with his artwork and submitted memories from hundreds of graduates of the Long Gray Line!By Laurel McHargue

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Episode 150: Keith Steinbaum's "In Lieu of Flowers" 48:15

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Keith Steinbaum has delivered another supernatural thriller: "In Lieu of Flowers" will take readers beyond the grave. Visit with the author in this enlightening interview!By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 152 - A Country Music (Highway) Tribute in Appalachia with Kirsten Wilburn and Kristin Brown Norman of SOAR 53:37

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Readin, Rightin, Route 23!! THE COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY! In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Kirsten Wilburn and Kristin Brown Norman of Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to talk about the Country Music Highway - or Route 23! Kentucky's Country Music Highway has produced more stars per square mile than any stretch of roadway in the world.…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 151 - Behind the "Festival" in Appalachia with Samantha North and Shannon Elliott 45:45

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It's almost FESTIVAL SEASON in Appalachia!!! In this episode Will and (sans) Neil sit down with Pineville Schools. Through the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program Samantha North and Shannon Elliott applied for a grant through the Smithsonian Institute to allow a group of students to produce a documentary about the Kentucky Mountain Laur…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 150 - ERC Fellow "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with Mick Thornton 1:07:12

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In this inaugural (and monthly) Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow "Spin and Chat," Neil and Will sit down with Mick Thornton - a self described builder of things and current Fellow in San Juan County, Utah. In a previous episode (episode 139) Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, explained the purpose …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 149 - Backwoods Moonshine Museum (in Appalachia) with Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays 29:42

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In this episode Will and (minus) Neil sit down with the "Beattyville Hillbillies!" Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays are the founders of the Backwoods Moonshine Museum in Appalachia Kentucky - a stop on the "Moonshine Trail." While the Bourbon Trail is often thought of when thinking Kentucky, the Moonshine Trail is more on the Appalachian side of the s…

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Episode 149: Frank Demith's Book is "Of Vital Interest" 37:24

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Retired Army LTC Frank Demith discusses "Of Vital Interest," his 2023 Best Military Book designation from the International Impact Book Awards! We also talk about leadership and West Point.By Laurel McHargue

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 148 - An Appalachian Appetizer Champion (and another Throwback Appalachian Foodways)! 54:37

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Sorry for missing last week...we had a few technical (and timing) difficulties...but, like BBN (and poltergeist) - WE'RE BACK!! In this episode, Neil and Will throw it back to their favorite Appalachian Food episode of all time, with the "King of Country Ham" - Allan Benton! We also discuss the Appalachian Appetizer Final Four and who was crowned t…

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Episode 148: Cheryl Ilov is The Reluctant Ninja! 58:36

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The decision to overcome her doctor's "chronic pain patient" diagnosis started Cheryl Ilov on a decades-long adventure into the world of martial arts . . . a world in which she continues to reign as her sensei's first female black belt.By Laurel McHargue

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Symone Salvino 1:10:53

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Send us a text Symone Salvino from Sincerely Symone is the guest of this informative episode. She has a full-service marketing firm but specializes in social media content and photography. Symone shares her wisdom to help others grow in their careers. We discussed how she got into public relations to how she founded her own thriving business. Pleas…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 147 - Throwback Food and an Appetizer Bracket in Appalachia! 1:16:40

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In this episode Neil and Will throwback to a previous "food" episode with Melissa Booth Hall of the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA). First though, they spend some time breaking down the Sweet Sixteen of Appalachian Appetizers! The Final Four has been set, take a listen to find out what has made the list. The guys also talk about how food is a unit…