Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast

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A Quick Note From Roots & Shadows | We’ll Be Back in a Few Weeks

September 27, 2026

Tonight’s episode of Roots & Shadows: The Real Appalachia is a little different.Instead of our regular Appalachian true crime, folklore, or history story, I wanted to take a few minutes to speak directly to everyone who has been listening to the podcast and say thank you.For the next few weeks, Roots & Shadows will be taking a short pause while my family and I take care of something that needs our attention.This isn’t the end of the podcast — just a temporary break.Since launching Roots & Sha...

What They Saw in the Woods | Two Unexplained Appalachian Encounters

September 20, 2026

What They Saw in the Woods: Two Unexplained Appalachian EncountersDeep in the Appalachian Mountains, there are places where the woods seem to hold on to the past. Old homeplaces disappear beneath weeds and briars, forgotten trails wind through the hills, and sometimes people encounter things that should no longer be there or perhaps were never supposed to be found at all.In this episode of Roots & Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast, Kevin shares two unsettling stories sent in by listene...

The Private Army of Appalachia | The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency

September 12, 2026

You’ve probably heard of the Pinkerton Detective Agency.But here in Appalachia, we had our own.The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency began in Virginia as a railroad detective operation and grew into one of the most powerful and controversial private detective organizations in the Appalachian coalfields.In this episode of Roots & Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast™, we trace the rise of Baldwin-Felts from its Southwest Virginia roots into the coal towns of West Virginia, where the agency be...

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Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast is hosted by Kevin Austin. Its publicly listed email is stories@rootsandshadows.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast: stories@rootsandshadows.com.

How many listeners does Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast?

Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Regional historians, local researchers, eyewitnesses, and subject-matter experts with firsthand knowledge or documented research concerning Appalachian history, folklore, true crime, or unexplained events. Common among recent guests: Long-term research into a regional mystery or historical case. Recent guests include Danny Gordon.

How hard is it to get booked on Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Roots and Shadows: The Real Appalachia Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Appalachian History, True Crime, Folklore, Paranormal, and Local History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.