Forgotten America

Welcome to Forgotten America, a podcast about the many places that get flown over, driven past, or completely forgotten and the people who call these places home. In each episode, we'll diagnose the unique challenges faced by rural America and unpack and explore the solutions to those challenges. We'll also share the culture, stories, and perspectives of Forgotten Americans from the hilltop to the holler and the desert to the delta.

Forgotten America is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Forgotten America, a business show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode #90

  Ep. 090: Waterfolk & the Shaping of America

  Jan 14, 202547 minS0

  <p >John Hood is back on the Forgotten America podcast to discuss his latest installment in the Folklore Cycle! Waterfolk takes on the formative period of American history between the 1830s and the 1850s. He shares with Garrett some of the unbelievable historical events and relationships that inspired scenes in his story. He also dives into some of the popular and lesser-known folktales and cryptids that appear throughout the novel. John and Garrett discuss the role restraints play in unleashing creativity, and we even get a sneak peek into the fourth adventure in the Folklore Cycle.</p> <p >Additional Resources<...

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  Episode #89

  Ep. 089: A Connecticut Yankee

  Dec 18, 202454 minS0

  <p >Andy Fowler, Communications Specialist for the Yankee Institute, joins us for an episode to discuss Connecticut! Although he wasn’t born there, his family has roots in the state that go back to the turn of the 20th century. Garrett & Andy discuss the reputation of Connecticut, its role in the colonial period and the founding of the United States, and the importance of learning about your home state’s history. They also joke about the difficulty of pinning down a defining stereotype for people from Connecticut. If you enjoy pizza, the colonial period, or Gilmore Girls, you’ll enjoy hearin...

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  Episode #88

  Ep. 088: Fishing, Zydeco, Jambalaya, and the Pelican State

  Dec 3, 202450 minS0

  <p >Clayton Rasche is a first-generation Louisianan who adores his home state. He joins Garrett on this episode of the Forgotten America podcast to share about the incredibly rich culture of Louisiana. The Pelican State has deep French roots which can be seen in everything from the architecture to the political system to the food. We learn a little bit about the differences between Cajun and Creole culture and about the variety of small and large cities to explore. If you enjoy music, soulful food, and nature, you’ll love this exploration of Louisiana through Clayton’s eyes.</p> <p > </p> <p...

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  Episode #87

  Ep. 087: Our Liberties We Prize: Life in the Hawkeye State

  Nov 19, 202449 minS0

  <p >Chris Ingstad is the President of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation and an 8th generation Iowan. He joins the Forgotten America podcast to discuss life in Iowa. Chris explains why he hasn’t seriously considered leaving the state despite its harsh winters, and he talks about the food, culture, economy, and heritage of the Hawkeye state.</p> <p >Additional Resources</p> <p >Follow Chris’s work at Iowans for Taxpayer Relief Foundation: https://itrfoundation.org/staff/</p> <p >Grant Wood and American Gothic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Wood</p> <p >University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop: https://writer...

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  Episode #86

  Ep. 086: Top Horror Films Set in Rural America

  Nov 2, 20242h 15mS0

  <p >For this Halloween Special, Lyndsey Quinlan, Digital Marketing Associate for the Cardinal Institute, and Jessica Dobrinsky, Staff Writer for the Cardinal Institute, join Garrett Ballengee to discuss horror films set in rural locations. They share their favorites and explore themes of folklore, rural horror, and hicksploitation. They also take a deep dive into what makes a good horror film and look at literary themes, the power of music and lighting in film, human psychology analyzed through film, and some history behind scary movie genres. If you enjoy horror films, and even if you don’t, you’ll enjoy this rive...

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