In this episode, I'm joined by an Appalachian artist and fourth-year UVA-Wise student Bailey Lantman who shares her journey of discovering the academic study of her regional dialect and heritage. We talk about the importance of preserving Appalachian voices, the influence of family and regional history on her identity, and the experience of embracing her dialect in various settings (including New York Fashion Week.) Bailey reads her published poem 'Bless Your Heart and Other Acts of Rebellion,' which reflects the inherent literary quality of Appalachian speech. The episode concludes with listener stories about their *voiceplaces and the impact of dialect on their lives.

00:00 Introduction and Poetry

01:49 Bailey's Appalachian Heritage

03:59 Academic Journey and Inspirations

07:06 Appalachian Identity in New York

08:24 Voice Place and Code Switching

17:13 Bailey's Poem: Bless Your Heart

27:12 Listener Responses

Share your own voiceplace via audio or email at talkingappalachianpodcast@gmail.com

*"Voiceplace" is a word created by Kentucky author George Ella Lyon

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Unless another artist is featured, acoustic music on most episodes: "Freight Train" written by Elizabeth Cotten and performed by Landon Spain