Sit a Spell: Stories of our heritage
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Sit a Spell is a podcast about slowing down, remembering who we are, and chatting about it. Folks used to ask you to come up on the porch and sit a spell. Today, we revive sitting a spell and chat about ways of our heritage and how we utilize those traditions and skills for the future.
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Episodes
Season 3 Episode 3 Apple Barn Sevierville TN
September 20, 2022 17:39 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBCome along with us as we visit the Kilpatrick family and the Apple Barn in Sevierville TN. Did you know what started as a roadside fruit stand is now an elite tourist destination with deep ties to University of TN Extension?
Deep Draw Yak Farm: Season 3 Episode 2
May 26, 2022 19:18 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBDo you know what a yak is? Join the girls as we sit down with Ali at Deep Draw Yak Farms to talk about all things extension as we discuss yaks, homestead houses, heritage and more!
Sit a Spell: Season 3 Episode 1 Dirty Girls Nursery
May 05, 2022 19:29 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBJoin Meagen and Crystal as we speak to Jennifer, owner of Dirty Girls Nursery, a renovated See Rock City Barn. We discuss gardening, food and have lots of fun!
Tsali notch vineyard, Monroe County TN
June 22, 2021 20:16 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBMeagen and Crystal travel to Tsali Notch Vineyard in Monroe County TN and talk to JD Dalton about TN's largest commercial muscadine vineyard. A longer episode that is worth the listen as we discuss the agriculture industry and the work that goes into great Appalachian products.
Season 2 Episode 3, Richy Kreme Donuts
June 22, 2021 14:19 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBJoin Meagen and Crystal as they talk heritage and traditions at Richy Kreme Donuts in Maryville, TN. There may even be a few "sweet" surprises!
Ramp Tramp Festival, Polk County TN
April 26, 2021 15:39 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBMeagen and Crystal are on the road at the Polk County Ramp Tramp Festival. Grab a glass of sweet tea and Sit a Spell as we talk about our heritage.
Season 2 Episode 1 Alan Benton, Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams
April 09, 2021 20:34 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBSeason 2 kicking off the Great Tennessee Appalachian Road Show starts with a true legend and one of our favorite products to come out of Appalachia, Mr. Alan Benton of Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams.
Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Appalachian Food Road Show!
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 4 minutes - 5.76 MBCome on with us and Sit a Spell!
Holiday Gifts S1.08 Season Finale!!!!
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBCheck out the gang as they do a parody of their favorite SNL skit. It's a recording for the ages!
So You Want a Cannery S1.07
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBJoined by Bradley County Mayor, Gary Davis, the crew asks about starting a cannery/commercial kitchen facility. Mayor Davis provides insight from his position. Meagen and Crystal share their perspective as their counties are looking at plans for long term opportunities. Come sit a spell!
Apple Butter S1.06
November 12, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBThe gang is back together and better than ever! Join us as we knock off the rust and jump into apple butter. You'll hear a few jabs thrown in the mix, because why not? Here is the link to the Apple Butter Demo: https://fb.watch/1BqxC5GCHQ/
We Dropped the Ball S1.05
November 05, 2020 14:52 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBWe are SORRY! We left in June and never returned!!!!!! So listen to our brief apology...and shenanigans!
Sit a Spell Podcast S01.04 "Q&A with Dr. Janie Burney"
June 18, 2020 13:45 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWe went live on Facebook with Food Safety Specialist for UT Extension, Dr. Janie Burney! Check out the fun!
Sit a Spell Podcast S01.03 "Gear Up"
May 27, 2020 16:38 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode, the siblings discuss all the things you'll need to get the food preservation job done!
Sit a Spell Podcast S1.02
May 19, 2020 04:45 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBFact or Myth showdown. Meagen and Crystal face off--without the answers--in a winner takes all kudos points showdown of food preservation knowledge.
Sit a Spell Podcast S1.01
May 11, 2020 14:46 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBOn the first ever episode Meagen, Crystal and Justin talk about the history of food preservation and all the crazy things they have seen, heard and scrolled past angrily online and in their own families. They try to lay a foundation for a proven method for folks to safely preserve food.