16 Best West Virginia History Podcasts

1. Mine Wars Forum

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Mine Wars Forum is brought to you by the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum. It is a grassroots institution that educates and preserves a people's history of the Mine Wars, a bloody effort to unionize the southern coalfields of West Virginia at the turn of the 20th century. The podcast keeps that history and legacy alive with a range of guests who relate to Mine Wars history itself as well as the landscape of modern Appalachia. Solidarity Forever!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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2. Stories of Appalachia

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Welcome to 'Stories of Appalachia,' the podcast where hosts Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins have been unraveling the captivating history and folklore of the Appalachian region since 2015. Join them as they guide you through mist-covered mountains and winding rivers, exploring the stories that define the heart and soul of Appalachia. www.storiesofappalachia.comMORE Hosts Steve Gilly, Roderick Mullins
Producer/Network Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
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Location Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 242Facebook 24.3KTwitter 845Instagram 13.2K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

3. Around & About the Clarksburg History Museum

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Around & About the Clarksburg History Museum is an oral history project brought to life through a podcast. Hosted by Martha Jett, a Clarksburg, West Virginia and Harrison County historian, every episode features a topic related to history from our Jewel of the Hills (Clarksburg). Since history is rarely isolated, some stories reach beyond the county seat and into the county; some stories will feature events from our surrounding counties.Hosted by Martha JettMarketing by Beth GainWest Virginia Mountain Melody performed by Steve PetersEditing by J...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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4. Black in Appalachia

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Having long been in this region, Black Appalachians remain mostly invisible, while the dominant narratives of Appalachia depict an overwhelming, white cultural homogeneity. The Black in Appalachia Podcast challenges these misconceptions by highlighting how Black families have shaped and have been shaped by the region. Through historical and contemporary stories of people, places and experiences, hosts Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis interrogate what it means to be Black in Appalachia, creating space where under-told stories can be heard and Black identity can be reclaimed.MORE Hosts Enkeshi El-Amin, Angela Dennis
Producer/Network Black in Appalachia
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Location Whitesburg, Tennessee, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 233Facebook 11.7KTwitter 2.4KInstagram 29.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. UBB: A Coal Miner's Story

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UBB: A Coal Miner's Story' is a poignant and in-depth podcast series that chronicles the tragic Upper Big Branch Mine disaster of April 2010, which claimed 29 lives in West Virginia, making it one of the worst mining disasters in American history. Across three compelling chapters, this series delves into the intricate details of the event, the ensuing investigation, and the long-term impact on the community and the mining industry.Chapter One - The Tragedy: This two-part chapter captures the immediate aftermath of the explosion, painting a vivid picture of the chaos, the emotional toll on th..MORE Producer/Network J.D. Belcher
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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6. Ravenswood Renaissance

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A podcast exploring the past and building the future of Ravenswood, WV. Ravenswood is a city in Jackson County, West Virginia, United States, along the Ohio River.
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7. Kinnected Roots

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Kinnected Roots is a storytelling podcast that explores family history, genealogy, and the rich historical threads that connect us all—especially through the lens of West Virginia. While centered on real stories from the host's own ancestry, the podcast also delves into non-family figures and events that shaped their lives. From personal legacies to regional lore, Kinnected Roots blends biography, local history, and curiosity to bring the past to life.MORE Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Almost Heaven, Always Us

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Almost Heaven, Always Us is a love letter to West Virginia — told one story at a time. Hosted by a husband-and-wife duo from Morgantown, this podcast explores the Mountain State's people, places, history, culture, and folklore. Some episodes dive deep into local legends and hidden gems. Others feature heartfelt interviews with West Virginians who are building something special in their communities. And sometimes… it's just us, laughing through a good story or remembering what it's like to grow up Appalachian. Almost Heaven isn't just where we're from. It's how we live, Always Us!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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9. American Heart of Darkness

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An Appalachian History podcast based in West Virginia.
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10. Mysterious Mountains

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Mysterious Mountains explores the imaginary landscape of West Virginia through the lens of genre fiction and folklore. Join us on adventures through misty mountains and dark waters as we discover a whole new West Virginia as it has been portrayed in detective fiction, ghost stories, campfire tales, and more. Listen to the stories, then unlock new secrets in conversations with expert scholars that unveil new layers in the text.Mysterious Mountains is a production of the West Virginia Humanities Council.MORE Producer/Network West Virginia Humanities Council
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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11. The Downtown Fairmont Walking Tour

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Fairmont, West Virginia, is tucked into the green hills of Appalachia. Pioneers, bootleggers, and miners have all carved its collective story.The walking tour of historic downtown Fairmont includes 15 stops at notable places in the city's history. Created in partnership between Main Street Fairmont, and Preserve America Grant, through the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. Produced by Audissey Media.MORE Producer/Network Main Street Fairmont
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12. Traveling219

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Beneath the pavement, the highway known as U.S. 219 has a story to tell. Traveling 219 is a multimedia project, following in the tradition of the Federal Writers' Project by collecting stories along the highway. Want to hear from Dairy Farmers in Renick, a man who grinds heirloom corn called 'Bloody Butcher' in Monroe County, stories of panther sightings in Pocahontas County, memories of the old Opera House in Thomas, and learn more about heritage travel destinations along US 219 that you never knew existed? Find these stories and more about West Virginia, Appalachia, history, and folklore a..MORE Producer/Network Traveling 219
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13. Best Virginia

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Join host Jordan Mitchell as he delves into the history, culture, and folklore from all parts of the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.
Producer/Network Jordan Mitchell
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
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14. Almost Heaven: Stories From West Virginia

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Almost Heaven: Stories From West Virginia is a creative storytelling podcast dedicated to the Mountain State through incisive interviews and archival audio, Almost Heaven: Stories From West Virginia is telling West Virginia stories you've never heard and revealing unknown details of the stories you have. From the hilarious to the horrific, we're taking an intimate look at the fascinating people, events, and history that continue to shape the state.MORE Producer/Network MetroNews
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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15. Aull About History

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Follow along with the history of Morgantown, West Virginia, a small city that gives a good insight into American life, from the country's founding to modern-day. This podcast is produced by The Dominion Post in partnership with the Aull Center, a branch of Morgantown Public Library.MORE Producer/Network The Dominion Post
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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16. Herstory

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Herstory is a podcast that celebrates women of Wheeling's past and present. What has changed? What still needs to change? Through looking at the history, and talking to women today, we hope to find out.MORE Producer/Network Wheeling Heritage Media
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