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Charm Life

Hillbilly Graham

Deep in the heart of North Central WV sets a family farm where the story of food comes to life, and nearby in the town of Elkins, it's market, with an eclectic collection of real food shoppers sharing their tales, recipes, and music.

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  • English

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  • S2 · E10
    Saturday · 38 min

    CharmLife: Penpoctura/Aquarian Dimension

    A Local Icon shares the origin of a Territory not found on any google map; Dr Turner muses on our Elkins WV Civic Spirit; Pam and Herb recall their early days on the Farm; a Shopper makes a Cosmic Discovery*; Mark Diomede rocks a traditional ballad and offers a Well Wish to our Tech Wizard; Mr Merrill talks trees, Mike talks late summer Turkeys; A Randolph Co Sage suggests 6 Words to ensure Happiness; Mrs Graham reads a poem by the late Wendell Berry. * with Jane Birdsong

  • S2 · E9
    September 24 · 38 min

    CharmLife: YMCA/Tallow

    Hillbilly Graham tours the YMCA with Sid; Mike talks Tallow; Mindy, Mandy, and Leah transform Beef Fat; Emily Miller and her daughter Flora sing a duet; JT delivers fresh Seafood to WV; a Brit dishes on Pork Pie; Harper graduates

  • S2 · E8
    August 28 · 32 min

    Charm Life S2E8: Farm Camp/Pressure Cooker

    Hillbilly Graham goes Farm Camping with Leah and the Under 5 age group; John Merrill feeds pigs HIS way, belts out a kitchen warning, and talks Old Country Corn; Farm Camp continues with the older kids; a young shopper explains her name, and an Augusta student fiddles a timely tune. Cody shines a light on the beacon above the farm.

  • S2 · E7
    July 24 · 41 min

    CharmLife: Honey, Honey; Ginny Hawker

    Hillbilly Graham takes a Deep Dive in the Hive with Lester&MaryBeth Lind and Cindy Sandaro; Kira dishes on Pickled Beets and Eggs; Dr Turner talks commercialization of Food; Ginny Hawker blesses the Charm Life studio with unaccompanied singing; the Backstory on a Tucker County Butcher to be

  • S2 · E6
    June 30 · 35 min

    Charm Life S2E6: Old Brick/Rutabaga Boogie

    Hillbilly Graham visits the Old Brick Playhouse; Dr Turner talks Henry Gassaway Davis; A customer goes yard with bacon; Leah embraces a new role; The Charm Crew break down lunch meat; Mike Miller and Val Mindel visit the Charm Life studio; Branchiaroli’s views on pasta; A Tomato Pie Tribute

  • S2 · E5
    May 24 · 40 min

    Charm Life S2E5: Elkins Art Scene/Elktones

    Woody and Rosalie talk ART; Elkins’ Garlic takes root in Charleston; The Elktones reunite to share songs and stories; Hillbilly Graham visits the Farm on Chicken Processing Day; Randolph Co Community Art Center

  • S2 · E4
    April 28 · 27 min

    Charm Life: Flour Power/Falconry

    Pam and Krista bake Ciabatta Bread, with Mimi’s tutelage; Wish Awake wrote a song that will have you falling in love with butter again; Mike gives the Farm Report; Colin Waybright shares his passion for Falconry; Leah’s mother Susan prepares supper.

  • S2 · E3
    March 28 · 40 min

    Charm Life S2E3: Laurel Fork Farm/Casseday Brothers

    Laurel Fork Farm, Jenningston WV; Farm Camp ‘26 info; HG visits the Slaughterhouse; musical guests The Casseday Brothers; Bakery Schnacks; kids try pepperoni rolls; Harper shares a poem; Little Billy Wilson

  • S2 · E1
    February 8 · 32 min

    BLUE ROCK Maple; Doug VanGundy

    The Charm crew taps trees at Blue Rock; Winter Greens; Maple Sage Sausage; Doug VanGundy on Banjo; From Below the Counter; Isabella’s Ravioli; Harper Russell-Meat Cutter in Training

  • S1 · E6
    Dec 5, 2025 · 32 min

    Charm Life: WhiteGrass

    HG sits down with Chip Chase; Hearty Winter Warm Ups; A chance encounter in the GW; Mike talks food labels, and Leah "passes"; Mark Diomede offers a Robert Hunter classic; Charm Life shares "socials" info and Season 2 plans: The Farm Crew heads to Philly

  • S1 · E5
    Dec 5, 2025 · 28 min

    Charm Life: Augusta

    Augusta Heritage is featured as Seth Young provides organizational news, prominent vocalist Ginny Hawker shares a "delicacy", with sweet fiddle music from Jesse Milnes; CFO Matt makes Hot Sauce; Mike & Leah talk the Taylor Farm and Fashion; From Below the Counter returns; Mummers march by the market; Mrs Hillbilly Graham reads Wendell Berry; a roadtrip takes form...

  • S1 · E4
    Dec 5, 2025 · 39 min

    Charm Life: WV My Home

    Mike & Leah talk farm, family, and 4H; Bigfoot/Cousin Nancy; the ephemeral Pawpaw; musical guest Ginsangers; Betty & Rose; Maggie's tour concludes; Charm Farm naming.

  • S1 · E3
    Dec 5, 2025 · 30 min

    Charm Life: Belington Bagel Bakery

    Hillbilly Graham investigates a Barbour Co. Bagel Bakery; Maggie's store tour heads in the Coolers; John Merrill shares his music and wisdom; Easter Egg laying Chickens; Pole Beans, Bangers, and... Maple Kombucha!! That's a hearty Platter served up on S1E3 of Charm Life, join us for grass fed community radio!!

  • S1 · E2
    Dec 5, 2025 · 27 min

    Charm Life: Birdsong

    Hillbilly Graham gets the green light, kinda, to proceed w the podcast; Mike closes the loop between pasture and market shelf and shares how WV's favorite snack meat is made; Cashier Maggie starts the store tour; musical guest Jane Birdsong. All that and more, on Charm Life! Join us for some good ole fashioned grass fed radio!!

  • S1 · E1
    Dec 5, 2025 · 23 min

    Charm Life: The Pilot

    Deep in the heart of North Central West Virginia sets a family farm where the story of food comes to life, and nearby in the town of Elkins, it's market, with an eclectic collection of real food shoppers sharing their tales, recipes, and music. Hi, I'm your host, Hillbilly Graham, and this is Charm Life, Join us for some good ole fashioned, grass fed community radio!

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