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Bluegrass Backstory: Connecting People To Local History Through Podcasting, David Hunter Hartlage
Bluegrass Backstory: Connecting People To Local History Through Podcasting, David Hunter Hartlage
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Kentucky has a rich cultural identity, built upon a storied local history. Unfortunately, certain aspects of local cultural history, such as the origins of Kentucky vernacular music or how the bourbon industry has promoted growth in Kentucky’s communities, are not readily apparent. The increasing popularity and accessibility of podcasting offers local historians an opportunity to address this problem.
The goal of this project was to create a podcast program which makes information regarding the history, culture, and identity of Kentucky accessible to all in a scholarly—but engaging—way. I researched podcasting equipment and how to use it, then purchased that equipment …