When celebrated American novelist and short story writer Flannery O’Connor died at the age of 39 in 1964, she left behind an unfinished third novel titled Why Do the Heathen Rage? Scholarly experts uncovered and studied the material, deeming it unpublishable. It stayed that way for 40 years. Until now.
Join Peter and Orlando as they explore, along with author Jessica Hooten Wilson, the lessons and the what-might-have-beens of Why Do the Heathen Rage?
In her third book of essays, Georgia Author of the Year Award winner Kathy Bradley continues to ask important questions about humanity, community, and stewardship. In this episode, Peter and Orlando discuss this "rare gem" of a book, the difficulties and art of writing against a deadline, and finding meaning and metaphor in the simplest things.
Yes, it is true that Georgia is not the country’s leading producer of peaches, that distinction goes to California. But, we do grow a lot of the delicious fruit here in the Peach State. On this episode of the Fork in the Road podcast, David visits a farm in Musella, GA that has been growing peaches for 130 years.
PBD Grey is a social entrepreneur, a father, and a hip-hop artist. He is passionate, educated, and happy almost all of the time. His message is inspiring and he seeks to change the world and his listener's way of thinking through his music. In this episode, you will learn exactly what it means to be a "vegan rapper."
At the height of the John Birch Society’s activity in the 1960s, critics dismissed its members as a paranoid fringe. After all, “Birchers” believed that a vast communist conspiracy existed in America and posed an existential threat to Christianity, capitalism, and freedom. But as historian Matthew Dallek reveals, the Birch Society’s extremism remade American conservatism. After a discussion with Dallek, Peter and Orlando share some of their thoughts and insights on Birchers, a deeply researched account of the rise of extremism in the United States.
During a break while on the Mega-Monsters Tour 2023 with Gojira, Brann Dailor (drummer and vocalist) of Mastodon stopped by the GPB studios for a quick chat. We learn how the band started, why they still live in Atlanta, and where you can run into Brann most days when he is home.
Peach Jam podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Award-winning author Julia Franks' latest novel is the story of two young women contending with unplanned pregnancies in different eras. After a discussion with Julia Franks, Peter and Orlando share some of their thoughts and insights on The Say So.
Special bonus episode of the Fork in the Road podcast where we'll look back at the first season to tell some of the behind-the-scenes stories and answer a few questions from you.
Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo is the true story of two enslaved people from Macon, William and Ellen Craft, who escaped to freedom in 1848. Their escape was not at night or by the Underground Railroad but in plain sight. In this episode, Peter and Orlando break down this remarkable story.
How do cattle farmers ensure their cows will produce tender and tasty beef? FPL Food in Augusta achieves it by employing a business school concept: vertical integration.
Georgia is the definition of diversity. Georgia has mountains, farmlands, and beach towns. Georgia has big cities, bustling suburbs, and small communities. And Georgia is full of people of all colors, creeds, and backgrounds. Is it possible to unite all of this diversity under one symbol? That is exactly what Peach State Pride has set out to do.
Whiskey Run is living the dream: they play live music in front of big crowds and sleep in their own bed every night. They have found a way to balance jobs, family, and a musical career. Whiskey Run is also the go-to opening band when national country acts come to Augusta.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
One of the most unique coffee roasters in the country is located in the North Georgia Mountains. In this episode, we'll learn about bourbon-infused coffee, wine-infused coffee, IPA and stout beer-infused coffee and get a little history lesson during our visit to JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters in Cleveland, GA.
The Deep South moves at a slower pace. It's not necessarily dumb or backward....just slower. Hailing from Albany, GA, Cantrell discusses life in the Southwest corner of the state, hip-hop as a culture, and passing up college football for his career in music.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
A dairy in the North Georgia mountains sells some of the freshest milk and ice cream around. Plus, their special process allows some lactose-intolerant people to enjoy dairy products again. In this episode, we make a visit to Mountain Fresh Creamery.
Indigo Girls mixed with Dream Theater.....but make it bluegrass. That's how The Ain't Sisters describe their version of "extremely eclectic folk rock."
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
A doctor in Southwest Georgia is promoting sustainable organic farming while brewing beer and producing CBD products. And the brewery and taproom has given an economic boost to downtown Albany. This is Pretoria Fields Collective.
The Georgia Thunderbolts: a group of "kids" from Northwest Georgia being praised by rock n roll legends, mentored by Grammy-award-winning country artists, and playing sold-out shows in Europe. They're on the cutting edge of the Southern Rock revival and share stories of playing for pennies on Broad Street in Rome, GA.
Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Georgia is the Peach State but it is also home to about half of all peanuts grown in the United States. No matter how you eat your peanuts, be it candy bars, protein bars, peanut butter, or cocktail mixes, the chances are high that you've eaten peanuts from Hardy Farms Peanuts in Hawkinsville, GA.
