#162: Being a queer journalist in Appalachia

Callie and Chuck talk to Skylar Baker-Jordan- an Appalachian  published writer, journalist, and commentator. His work has appeared in a myriad of print and online publications, including the Independent, Huff Post UK, Salon, The Daily Dot, and elsewhere, and he writes about, pop culture, and LGBT rights from a transatlantic perspective.Also - Callie and Chuck discuss the reasons for admission into the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (reference: https://twitter.com/DLGenealogist/status/1603863571469066242?s=20&t=kB-OEJ88sZnsxxtlCGOdtA) Article on Gretchen Fleming - a missing person in Parkersburg; https://wchstv.com/news/local/new-developments-surface-in-search-for-missing-wood-county-womanSkylar's Links:Watercooler HQ: https://watercoolerhq.co/author/skylarbakerjordan/100 Days in Appalachia: https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/author/skylarbakerjordan/-----------------------------------------------NEW HOLIDAY MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachia3rd Annual Awards VOTING: https://forms.gle/oe4cxaFuyj7Z7ZZm8Join Appalachian Bookshelf! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdtzaxJbgaU-VqUktHWF9YdzbBFf-yb-0_t2uLxB_Bb7k7bA/viewform?usp=sf_linkHELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:34- Intro - Gretchen Fleming missing in Parkersburg, WV07:42- Weekly List: Top Reasons to be admitted to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum 39:00 - Interview with Skylar Baker-Jordan-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Send us Fan MailSupport the show