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Back Porch Tales & Travels Podcast

Back Porch Tales & Travels Podcast

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Hosted by John W. Peace II and Melanie Davis, Back Porch Tales & Travels celebrates the history, folklore, travel destinations, and remarkable people of Appalachia and rural America. From museums and historic sites to authors, local legends, and forgotten stories, every episode invites you to slow down and enjoy the journey.© 2026 Back Porch Tales & Travels Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Why the National D-Day Memorial Is in Bedford, Virginia

    Why the National D-Day Memorial Is in Bedford, Virginia
    4 Aug 2026
    Why is America's National D-Day Memorial located in Bedford, Virginia instead of Washington, D.C.? In this episode of Back Porch Tales and Travels, hosts John Peace and Melanie Davis welcome Angela Lynch, Communications Director of the National D-Day M...
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    32 min
  • Snake Handling & Appalachian Legends | A Subscriber's Family Stories

    Snake Handling & Appalachian Legends | A Subscriber's Family Stories
    23 Jul 2026
    Welcome to a brand-new Back Porch Tales and Travels series where we invite members of our community to pull up a rocking chair and share the stories passed down through their families.In this first subscriber spotlight, John W. Peace II and Melanie Dav...
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    7 min
  • How America's First Million-Selling Novel Still Echoes in Hollywood

    How America's First Million-Selling Novel Still Echoes in Hollywood
    12 Jul 2026
    How did a novel written in Big Stone Gap, Virginia become one of America's first two-million-copy bestsellers, inspire Hollywood, launch Virginia's official outdoor drama, and even leave its mark on Emmy Award-winning television? Join us as we explore ...
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    22 min
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