
Unnatural Disaster Podcast
We tell stories of man made unnatural disasters. A landfill in the Birthplace of Country Music is poisoning residents. We're digging into the story and it's not as clear as you might think.
Episodes
8 episodes
The Legal Battle to protect the Nolichucky River with Patrick Hunter of the SELC
The Nolichucky River, a cherished resource and lifeline for our community, is under siege. In the rush to rebuild the CSX rail line through the Nolichucky Gorge after Hurric...
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Episode 8
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30:25

Nolichucky River and the CSX Rail Line
In this episode, we dive into a pressing environmental crisis unfolding right now on the Nolichucky River, as told by Dennis Ashford—a professor of Chemistry @ Tusculum University, kayaker, and tireless advocate for the protection of one of the...
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Episode 7
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36:54

Ep#6_Fill the Dam Thing Up! The Boone Dam repair with Mary Ellen Miller
In this episode I get the opportunity to talk with local author and public relations professional, Mary Ellen Miller about her new book, "Fill the Dam Thing Up!" As the public relations professional during the 7 year/...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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30:37

Bristol landfill episode #5
In this episode I sit down with my friend and guest Brad as we discuss wastewater. Brad knows quite a lot about the regulatory environment related to water quality and wastewater requirements. We discuss how the wastewater treatment process nor...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:15:36

Bristol Landfill episode #4
In this episode we're hosted by Pastor Sam Weddington @ the First Presbyterian Church in Bristol. You may remember Sam from helping me kick off episode #1. We're also joined by Don Evans- professional engineer. We address how the recommendation...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:41:56

Bristol Landfill Episode #3
In this episode I am able to talk with Becky Evenden about the symptom survey HOPE for Bristol has put together as well as talk with local Mike Givney about what it's like to live with this. I try to briefly describe a few of the government age...
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28:29

Bristol Landfill episode # 2
In this episode I get to sit down and talk with Becky Evenden a local resident with a background in chemical engineering. She is a board member of HOPE for Bristol, a non-profit organization focused on community relief and finding real so...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:57
