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Episode 71: Musician’s Creative Life on the Road with Andrew Wakefield
About this Episode: In this episode of “Gateway to the Smokies Podcast,” host Joseph Franklyn McElroy introduces listeners to Andrew Wakefield, an Asheville-based
Episode 70: Cooking Authentically with Jennifer Cole
About this Episode: In this podcast episode, I interview Jennifer Cole, a successful chef who has won the competition show "Chopped" and has
Episode 69: Darren Nicholson – The Intimacy of Bluegrass Culture
About this Episode: Joseph Franklyn McElroy got a chance to interview our special guest, Darren Nicholson. Darren Nicholson ended his relationship with Balsam
Overcoming songwriters block with the Nashville legend Jim Lauderdale
About this Episode: Joseph Franklyn McElroy got a chance to interview our special guest, Jim Lauderdale. Jim won two Grammys, released 34 full-length albums,
Interview with Zeb “The Legend” Ross and his Dancing Partner and Wife Ashley Ross
About this Episode: We had the opportunity to sit down with #Zeb “The Legend” Ross and his partner, #Ashley Ross, of JCreek Cloggers on
Episode 66: Agritourism, Farm to Table with Laura Lauffer
About this Episode: Joseph interviews our special guest, Laura Lauffer, Project Director of EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems and Appalachian Regional Commission Power Project
Episode 65: Folkmoot USA—Many Cultures , One Community – A Visit with Evan Hatch
About this Episode: Learn about folk culture and heritage with Evan Hatch, Executive Director of Folkmoot USA. Listen to this episode, as he dedicated
Episode 64: The NC Folklife Institute with Director Sarah Bryan
About this Episode: In this episode, you'll learn about how folklife preservation is manifested in building community and cultural engagement through the rich
Episode 63: Kim Ross of the J Creek Cloggers
About this Episode: This episode explores the world of Appalachian dance, and why it is so important to keep the culture alive. Joseph is