Episode 64: The NC Folklife Institute with Director Sarah Bryan

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Gateway to the Smokies

Joseph Franklyn McElroy

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3 months ago

*The Podcast That Starts Your Smoky Mountain Adventure* ------------------------------------------------------- Gateway to the Smokies is a podcast dedicated to memorable experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Western North Carolina, and East Tennessee. This is not a travel tip show, though you will undoubtedly learn some good tips, it instead features personalities, experts, and locals who will expound upon the richness of culture, food, history, and adventure that awaits people who want to explore deeply this ancient mountain habitat where communities have existed for 3000 years. The podcast is hosted by Joseph Franklyn McElroy, who was born and raised in Haywood County, NC, the original “Gateway to the Smokies”, and whose family immigrated to the Smoky Mountains in the early 1800s. Each episode will feature a folktale or myth that sets the stage for the rest of the podcast, followed by guests who will enrich the listener with insights, experiences, and adventures gained from their life in and studies of the Smokies. At the end, Joseph will tie in annual events, places, experiences and adventures that relate to the overall theme of that episode. ‍ The themes and travel experiences expressed on the podcast are explored further on Joseph’s blog Smokies Adventure ( https://smokiesadventure.com/ ) and his Smoky Mountains destination hub on Where Traveler ( https://wheretraveler.com/great-smoky-mountains/ ) Magazine. For authentic Smoky Mountain experiences, visit Joseph's classic roadside motel - the Meadowlark Motel ( https://meadowlarkmotel.com/ ) - Your Smoky Mountain Adventure Starts with Where You Stay.

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Episode 64: The NC Folklife Institute with Director Sarah Bryan

Gateway to the Smokies

50 minutes

3 years ago

Episode 64: The NC Folklife Institute with Director Sarah Bryan

WHAT WILL THE AUDIENCE LEARN? Tune in as you'll learn about how folklife preservation is manifested in building community and cultural engagement through the rich culture of North Carolina.

EPISODE SUMMARY: In today’s episode, Joseph is joined by our special guest Sarah Bryan, who is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Folklife Institute, an organization that for more than four decades has been dedicated to the preservation, appreciation, and understanding of folklife heritage and culture in North Carolina. Sarah will share with us the importance of preserving cultural heritage, the amazing work that NC Folklife does in the community, and what it's like to be a writer and a musician.

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EPISODE QUOTE: “ That makes it all the more essential for organization like both of ours to create these opportunities whenever we can to help young people find out about traditions in their communities.”

Tune in for this fun conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.