Breaking Beans
by Breaking Beans
Latest episode
18. The Creek's a Risin' with Tanner Horton from The Creekers
18. The Creek's a Risin' with Tanner Horton from The Creekers
About this podcast
Welcome to Breaking Beans, a podcast inviting you to "come home" to the Appalachian mountains and celebrate the people, products, and culture of the area. Join Kendra, an eastern Kentucky native, as she takes the listener on a journey through mountain life and uncovers what makes Appalachia so special. Whether you're a lifetime resident, an Appalachian who has moved away from home, or simply curious about this corner of the world, Breaking Beans offers a tribute to an area as rich in character as it is tradition.
Episodes
- 18. The Creek's a Risin' with Tanner Horton from The Creekers · 32 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra sits down with Tanner Horton, a bandmember of the viral Appalachian band, The Creekers. Tanner discusses how the band was formed, how…
- 17. Appalachian Stereotypes and Misconceptions with Emily · 53 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is once again joined by Emily, and the two discuss some of the most controversial topics in Appalachia: stereotypes and misconceptions…
- 16. Our Mountain Beauty - For Granny Rowena · 18 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra reflects on the life of her Granny Rowena, a huge inspiration for the podcast, who passed away a few weeks prior to recording. She…
- 15. Eastern Kentucky Bucket List with Emily Davidson · 46 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by one of her hometown best friends, Emily Davidson, to give their own top 10 things to do in Eastern Kentucky. What was…
- 14. Pedals & Passion: War Daddy 2025 with John Maggard · 36 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by John Maggard, the host of the War Daddy and Sandlin Shred mountain bike races in Hyden, Kentucky. Listen in as John shares…
- 13. When the Waters Rise: Flooding in Leslie County, Kentucky with Monica Gibson · 31 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by Monica Gibson to discuss the February 2025 flooding across Appalachia. Monica is a resident of Leslie County, Kentucky, and…
- 12. Forbidden Love Among Feuding Families: The Hatfields and McCoys · 17 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra tells the tragic love story between Roseanna McCoy and Johnse Hatfield, as well as highlights some distinct moments of the Hatfield and…
- 11. Flavors of Appalachia with AnnDraia Bales · 40 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by AnnDraia Bales, an Eastern Kentucky native who is an Appalachian food connoisseur. Listen in as AnnDraia shares memories…
- 10. Welcome Home to Wendover with Special Guests · 49 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra sits down with the team of Mary Breckinridge's Wendover, a National Historic Landmark that function as an inn and community hub for the…
- BONUS: Appalachian Christmas Memories · 8 minJoin Kendra as she shares Appalachian Christmas memories submitted by Breaking Beans listeners and her own Christmas memories. Merry Christmas everyone!
- 9. Hunting in the Hills with Eric Barger · 43 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by her brother Eric, an avid hunter to discuss hunting in Appalachia. Listen in as they discuss how he began hunting, his…
- 8. Winter Weather Predictions with Peggy Barger · 27 minAs winter draws closer, we are reminded of the old ways and signs used to predict how harsh or how mild the winter will be. On this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by…
- 7. 'Tis the Season for Giving: Enrich with India Kirstein · 33 minIn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra begins the episode discussing traditional Appalachian Thanksgiving practices and the spirit of generosity of Appalachians. She is later…
- 6. Still Got It: Moonshine in Appalachia with an Anonymous Guest · 28 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by an anonymous guest (with a little moonshining experience) to answer some burning questions about moonshine in Appalachia…
- 5. Weekend in Eastern Kentucky with Special Guest Appearances · 19 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra recaps her weekend spent back in Eastern Kentucky attending her family's reunion and her hometown's fall festival. You'll even hear from…
- 4. Exploring Haint Country, with Matthew Sparks and Olivia Sizemore · 50 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by Matthew Sparks and Olivia Sizemore, the creators and co-authors of Haint Country, a spooky collection of Appalachian…
- 3. Conversation with a Coal Miner, special guest Don Barger · 24 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra is joined by her dad, Don Barger, to discuss modern-day coal mining. Together, Kendra and Don discuss his coal mining career, the…
- 2. Red Bandana Brigade: The Battle of Blair Mountain · 20 minOn this episode of Breaking Beans, Kendra tells the story of The Battle of Blair Mountain, a lesser-known, but important event in Appalachian history…
- 1. Roots Run Deep · 22 minGrab a mess of beans and start breaking while you join Kendra for the pilot episode of Breaking Beans! She will discuss family life in Appalachia, what to expect for future…
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