Deep in the Heart of Coal Country

Mike takes us deep into the heart of coal country in this episode, with stories from the central and western parts of West Virginia. This episode features the origins of the NBA logo, the feud between the Hatfields and the McCoys, the inspiration for Mother's Day in the U.S., the Mine Wars which led to the Matewan Massacre and the Battle of Blair Mountain, and the story of Mothman. Look back in time to some of the more difficult chapters in U.S. history. This episode features the music of Rachel Burge and Blue Dawning. 

Almost Heaven, West Virginia

Host Mike Harding hits the road, his first stop: West Virginia. In this episode, Mike takes us deep into the history and culture of the Mountain State. The episode features the origins of John Denver's song Take Me Home, Country Roads, West Virginia's origins as a state during the Civil War, infamous rebel spy Belle Boyd, notorious coal country hotel The Dun Glen and the bunker which would house congress in the event of a nuclear war from 1962-1992. Enjoy the journey through the mountains. This episode features music from The Country Store Opry.