Featuring:
Nick Rodgers - Guitar, Octave Mandolin, Vocals
Jimmy Horne - Guitar, Alto Sax, Vocals
Iris Flad - Bass Guitar, Vocals

8. Long Lonesome Train

9. Rocky Raccoon

10. House of the Rising Sun

11. Meet Me At The Creek

12. Codeine

13. Ophelia

lyrics:
50 milligrams per milliliter, I can't get away
And even if I could, i think I'd stay
I remember what they told me back when I had learned to walk
Said, "darling, whatever you do, don't walk away"
And I was born in a place where people go to die
And I wrapped the chord around my neck, attempted suicide
I just couldn't breath, they fed my tiny body candelight
And said, "baby, happy birthday"

You can try to stay alive or just get drunk and learn to dance
You can shiver through the night and, in the morning, learn to stand
And if I told you all my secrets, I would turn back into sand
Like everything, like everyone, like what I am

I wonder if my name has crossed your daughter's lips
Do you forget to draw the curtains? So the moonlight meets your hips again
And I can't help but reminisce and wish I did it right
Was I always bound like this? Could I have fixed it if I tried?

You can sleep inside a memory and wake up all alone
You can kill all of the pain or you can make yourself its home
And I wouldn't know what to say this time if you picked up the phone
I just called to hear your voice and I'm so sorry

if i told you all my secrets

Exposing Exploitation: The Fight for Justice in Appalachia Part 1 | Episode 160

Chapter Markers
0:01 Sextortion in Appalachia
16:49 Legal Advocacy in Appalachia

Esteemed attorney Ned Pillersdorf joins us to peel back the layers on a troubling case of exploitation in Letcher County, Kentucky. Women, already caught in the whirlwind of the region's drug epidemic, allegedly faced sexual extortion within an ankle bracelet program, highlighting glaring vulnerabilities in the justice system. With Ned's expertise, we confront the uncomfortable truths about how cash bond systems and drug court dynamics leave low-income women particularly susceptible to these abuses. This episode isn't just a recount of events; it's a call to arms for reform within the Appalachian judicial landscape, as we scrutinize the increasing challenges faced by female defendants.

Beyond individual cases, we broaden our scope to persistent injustices within correctional facilities, marked by rampant sexual harassment. We explore the relentless volunteer legal efforts aimed at vindicating 4,000 former clients of the notorious Eric C. Conn, illustrating the intertwined narratives of legal advocacy and corruption. Political intricacies come to the forefront with figures like former Senator Tom Coburn and the hopeful leadership of Martin O'Malley at the Social Security Administration. This episode underscores the vital role of media and legal warriors in championing the rights of the underprivileged, setting the stage for change and justice in Appalachia.

• Examination of Sabrina Adkins’ sextortion case
• Discussion on the role of ankle bracelets and cash bonds
• Insights into the vulnerability of women in the legal system
• The importance of advocacy in effecting change
• An exploration of the evolving dynamics in Appalachian courts
• Calls for awareness and collective action against exploitation

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Exposing Exploitation: The Fight for Justice in Appalachia Part 1 | Episode 160

bitch you’ll 
find me in the woods
on my damn own

i don’t need
nobody
or a damn home

i just need 
my woods
and an oak throne

i just need
your love
cuz you’re long gone

long gone
from the keepe
of the shadows

where the sun
never sets
and the moon
grows old

in the field
of the shadows
gotta get home

in the gloomy gardens
where the trees 
smell old

gloom
in my bones
i won’t grow old

yea

chains on 
my wrists
i guess i’m shackled 

yea yea

slave to 
your love
ima crawl home

crawl home
long gone
what you 
said to me
and now
it’s all gone

deep in the wood
of the southern appalachia 

skinwalkers creep at night
and they’re gonna get ya

long gone
in the forest
on the backroads

no time
no mind
i just wanna drive slow

drive slow

bitch you’ll 
find me in the woods
on my damn own

i don’t need
nobody
or a damn home

i just need 
my woods
and an oak throne

i just need
your love
cuz you’re long gone

long gone
from the keepe
of the shadows

where the sun
never sets
and the moon
grows old

in the field
of the shadows
gotta get home

in the gloomy gardens
where the trees 
smell old

gloom
in my bones
i won’t grow old

yea

chains on 
my wrists
i guess i’m shackled 

yea yea

slave to 
your love
ima crawl home

crawl home
long gone
what you 
said to me
and now
it’s all gone

Southern Appalachia

Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist who last year released four singles, was featured on six others, and is recording “a bunch of new stuff” this month.  In 2023 he finished as a semi-finalist on season 18 of “America’s Got Talent” AND, that same year, beat out thousands of competitors to win TikTok’s Greatest Talent.  Based in Detroit, he has performed at notable venues and events ranging from NPR’s Mountain Stage to being an Americanafest Spotlight Artist to the famed Bluebird Café in Nashville AND Whiskey Jam, among others.  His top five songs on Spotify alone have been streamed close to 5.9 million times, he has one million followers on TikTok, and his official YouTube channel has a combined total of 4.5 million video views.

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Join host Joshua Outsey as he highlights the Red Fox Storytelling Festival, held in October 2024 in Pound, VA. 

Mountain Talk: Red Fox Storytelling Festival

Just a little song about a girl who had a different trajectory than those around her.

Girl From Claylick

OLD THINGS
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I remember back 
When we had nothing to prove
Just two kids 
On a Sunday afternoon
We’d ride our bikes 
Down that old dirt road
Talk about all the places 
We’d go when we’re grown

We’d sit on the porch 
And watch the sunset
Had no idea 
Of all the things we'd forget
But I still remember 
The way it felt
Like time was a friend 
We didn’t have to chase

[Pre-Chorus]
And yeah
it’s been a while 
Since we got to be so free
But I still hold on 
Tightly
To all those memories

[Chorus]
I keep holding on to the OLD THINGS
Like the way we laughed
Like the songs we'd sing
Before the world spun us 'round too fast
We had those moments 
That we thought would last
Back when the days were simple
When the world was still 
And our hearts were full
I’ll never forget those old things
The way we were 
Before life got crazy

[Verse 2]
I still think about that summer night
You and me, the stars so bright
We’d drive around with no destination
Talking ‘bout love, and all our frustrations

And we didn’t know it then, but we had it all
Now we’re running ‘round, barely surviving it all
But those memories? They still call me back
To when life was slower, to when you had my back

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, we’ve grown, but I still see
Those old days in my memory

[Chorus]
I keep holding on to the OLD THINGS
Like the way we laughed
Like the songs we'd sing
Before the world spun us 'round too fast
We had those moments 
That we thought would last
Back when the days were simple
When the world was still 
And our hearts were full
I’ll never forget those old things
The way we were 
Before life got crazy

Yeah, we've grown but I still see
Those old days in my memory

I keep holding on to the OLD THINGS
Like the way we laughed
Like the songs we'd sing
Before the world spun us 'round too fast
We had those moments 
That we thought would last
Back when the days were simple
When the world was still 
And our hearts were full
I’ll never forget those old things
The way we were 
Before life got crazy

[Bridge]
I know things change
We couldn't stay the same
But I still hear the echoes 
Of your name
In those quiet moments 
When I’m all alone
I remember where we started
Where we’d eventually go

[Chorus]
I keep holding on to the OLD THINGS
Like the way we laughed
Like the songs we'd sing
Before the world spun us 'round too fast
We had those moments 
That we thought would last
Back when the days were simple
When the world was still 
And our hearts were full
I’ll never forget those old things
The way we were 
Before life got crazy

[Outro]
I’ll hold on to those OLD THINGS
And I’ll keep ‘em close
No matter what life brings
Before today got so crazy
And life was so lazy
We had those OLD THINGS
those OLD THINGS

OLD THINGS

Tune into the charming chaos of Ghostlight Cafe, where the coffee is cold and the tales are chilling!  Get cozy, grab your favorite drink, and join Kendra, Selena and Chai as we dive into the mysteries of the Appalachian Mountains and the Biltmore Hotel!

Episode 2: Poopies

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