Hoot & Holler Radio

In this episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Lizzetta Staplefoot delivers a heartfelt love letter to Robert Smith and The Cure, describing how their music became a refuge, a community, and a soundtrack for life’s ups and downs.
Later, Cameron MacKenzie reflects on family and memory in “Early Bird,” connecting childhood impressions of his uncle to encounters with a neighbor and exploring the surprising ways lives echo across generations.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two true spooky tales from the Grandin Theatre stage: Hettie Farley recounts a late-night dorm room encounter with a sorrowful woman in white, and John Jackson tells the story of nosy neighbor Caroline, her mysterious disappearance, and the unsettling aftermath, including a psychic reading.
The episode features post-performance interviews with both storytellers and captures themes of grief, community memory, and the eerie ways the past can reach into the present.

On Hoot and Holler Radio, storytellers Alicia Bell and Cory Howard share eerie, personal tales rooted in Appalachian folklore and family memory. Alicia recounts a haunted painting, lilac-bush legends, and the ghosts and haints that shaped her family's history.
 
Cory explores childhood superstitions, a mysterious red ribbon, and recurring premonitions that lead to a terrifying car scare and a surprising rescue. 

Ami Trowell recounts a desperate attempt to save her marriage during a Myrtle Beach vacation that turns into a swirling ordeal, while Chris Henson shares a chaotic night rescuing a cat from under a toddler’s bed that spirals into a comic medical emergency.

In this Breast Cancer Awareness episode of Hoot and Holler Radio, Tracy Rothschild Lynch and community members share honest, personal stories about diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional journey of redefining femininity after breast cancer.Listeners offer perspectives of grief, resilience, community support, and practical lessons—reminding us of the power of storytelling during recovery and survival.

Two storytellers explore encounters with the unknown: Bob Schmucker recalls 1970s college experiments in hypnosis and past-life regression, while Christine Kimel shares a profound vision after the miscarriage of her infant, Colleen.
The episode examines faith, grief, and the possibility of life beyond our senses, offering a thoughtful and hopeful look at mystery and healing.

In this episode Lizetta Staplefoote recounts growing up with her mother Pearl, the shock of loss, and how returning to the woods brought healing and renewed purpose.
Youth Poet Laureate Elani Spencer shares how poetry gave her a voice to speak about identity, mental health, and living with chronic illness. Together their stories celebrate nature, resilience, and the power of speaking your truth.

Host Lee Hunsaker presents two personal stories about self‑expression and survival. Bil Bond traces his love of fashion from well‑dressed Southern grandmothers to a distinctive New York style and sober identity. Marj Easterling recalls her days as an exotic dancer in Japan, a risky encounter with organized crime, and a narrow escape aided by a broken heel.
Both storytellers explore how clothing and courage shape who we are and how we connect with others.