Melungeon Voices

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The Melungeon Heritage Association is a nonprofit organization that documents and preserves the history and cultural legacy of the Melungeon people of Appalachia, but also mixed ancestry peoples of the Southern and Eastern United States. This podcast brings the extraordinary stories, history, and cultural insights from an array of voices, within the Melungeon, and mixed-ancestry communities. Hosted by Heather Andolina, President of The Melungeon Heritage Association, and co-host Brooke Gibbons. Presented by The Melungeon Heritage Association (www.melungeon.org)

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  1. 1

    S6 E6: Melungeon & FPoC Ancestry with Sibrena Stowe-Geraldino

    Hidden gem

    Host Heather Andolina interviews Sybrina Stowe-Geraldino about her mixed ancestry and how to submit Melungeon ancestors to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

    Mar 18, 2026·53m·2 clips
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    S6 E5: Jamestown Freedom Pioneers, with Dr. LaTanya Bowman & Dr. Kersten Priest

    Hidden gem

    This episode discusses the significance of the Jamestown Freedom Pioneers on abolitionism and the Underground Railroad from the American Revolution to the Civil War.

    Feb 21, 2026·59m·2 clips
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    S6 E4: Marvin Jones of Chowan Discovery Group

    Hidden gem

    Hosts interview Marvin Jones about the mixed community of the Winton Triangle and his ancestors of mixed ancestry who fought in the American Revolution.

    Jan 17, 2026·1h·2 clips
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    S6 E3: Melungeon Author, Wayne Winkler

    Hidden gem

    Host Heather Andolina interviews Wayne Winkler about the role of Melungeon and mixed-ancestry people during the American Revolution.

    Dec 20, 2025·25m·1 clip
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    S6 E2: Daughters of the American Revolution

    Hidden gem

    Hosts introduce a special episode featuring guests from the DAR who are working to identify Melungeon patriots from the American Revolution.

    Nov 22, 2025·39m·2 clips
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    S6 E1: Melungeon Roots Resource Center & Online Community

    The episode introduces a new theme song for the Melungeon Voices podcast, celebrating Melungeon identity and heritage.

    Oct 18, 2025·1h 1m
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    S5 EP7: Melungeon and Redbone Ancestral Connections

    Nov 22, 2024·25m
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    S5 EP6: At-Risk Populations of Appalachia & Southern U.S.

    Nov 15, 2024·31m
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    S5 EP5: Overcoming Generational Trauma and Melungeon Resilience

    Nov 8, 2024·35m
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    S5 EP4: Melungeon & Maroon Communities and the Underground Railroad

    Nov 1, 2024·33m
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    S5 EP3: Discovering Melungeon & Indigenous Ancestry

    Oct 25, 2024·18m
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    S5 EP2: "Generations: An Indigenous Exhibit"

    Oct 18, 2024·34m
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    S5 EP1: Southern & Appalachian Folk Medicine

    Oct 11, 2024·53m
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    S4 EP7: Dr. Jose Pimienta-Bey

    Nov 17, 2023·40m
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    S4 EP6: Scott Withrow

    Nov 10, 2023·24m
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    S4 EP5: Melinda Trueblood Stimpson

    Nov 8, 2023·19m
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    S4 EP4: Aaron Collins

    Oct 27, 2023·31m
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    S4 EP3: Joshua Outsey

    Oct 20, 2023·33m
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    S4 EP2: Dr. Kathy Lyday

    Oct 13, 2023·36m
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    S4 EP1: Kiran Singh Sirah

    Oct 6, 2023·41m
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    S3 EP7: Dr. Melissa Carver

    Nov 18, 2022·28m
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    S3 EP6: Gabriel Greaves

    Nov 11, 2022·39m
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    S3 EP5: Janeen Stephens

    Nov 4, 2022·28m
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    S3 EP4: Ron Carson

    Oct 28, 2022·37m
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    S3 Bonus: Live from the 2022 Author Event

    Oct 21, 2022·1h
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    S3 EP3: Katya Faris

    Oct 14, 2022·34m
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    S3 EP2: Mike Richards & Tim Webb

    Oct 7, 2022·28m
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    S3 EP1: Ramona Moore Big Eagle

    Sep 30, 2022·36m
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    S2 EP7: Dr. Arwin Smallwood Interview

    Oct 29, 2021·32m
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    S2 EP6: Lauren Magnussen Interview

    Oct 22, 2021·26m
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    S2 EP5: Onur Kaya Interview

    Oct 15, 2021·33m
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    S2 EP4: William Isom II Interview

    Oct 8, 2021·31m
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    S2 EP3: LaTonya Beatty Interview

    Oct 1, 2021·25m
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    S2 EP2: Jake Richards Interview

    Sep 24, 2021·21m
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    S2 EP 1: Kimberly Knight Interview

    Sep 17, 2021·22m
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    S1 EP7: Wayne Winkler Interview

    Aug 7, 2020·27m
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    S1 EP6: Sonja Griffin Evans Interview

    Jul 31, 2020·17m
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    S1 EP5: Robert Wells Interview

    Jul 24, 2020·22m
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    S1 EP4: Paul Johnson Interview

    Hosts interview author Paul Johnson about his research into mixed-ethnic families in coastal Carolina, including the Sarah Stanley Grimke collection.

    Jul 17, 2020·25m
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    S1 EP3: Bill Gipson Interview

    Hosts interview Bill Gibson about his family ancestry and the history of the Gibson and Collins families in Appalachia.

    Jul 10, 2020·29m
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    S1 EP2: Beverly Scarlett Interview

    A podcast episode featuring an interview with Beverly Scarlett, a district court judge and author, discussing her genealogical research into her Harris family's mixed Black American Indian roots.

    Jul 3, 2020·26m
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    S1 EP1: Frederick Murphy Interview

    Introduction to a new podcast series about Melungeon history and culture, with membership reminders and a preview of an interview with historian Frederick Murphy.

    Jun 26, 2020·32m
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    Melungeon Voices Introduction

    Jun 4, 2020·7m