Byron Ballard
A Western North Carolina native, author, teacher, and folklorist whose work explores Appalachian folkways and living traditions.
Visit My Village Witch ↗FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Old ways.
New times.
Stay wyrd.
Pull up a chair with Byron & Alicia. A little mountain wisdom, a little mischief, and a whole lot to talk about.
APPALACHIAN ROOTS ✦ MUSIC, MAGIC & MISCHIEF ✦ UNFILTERED CONVERSATION
WYRD MOUNTAIN GALS · ON THE ROAD
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November 7–8, 2026 · Old River Farms · Burgaw, North Carolina
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THE WYRD MOUNTAIN GALS SHOW
Come sit a spell.
Stories, folkways, gardens, food, and whatever else comes around the mountain.
There’s always room for another chair.
YOUR NEXT GOOD RAMBLE STARTS HERE
Two mountain gals.
No shortage of opinions.
Join Byron Ballard and Alicia Corbin for candid conversations about Appalachian life, everyday absurdities, and the curious things that keep us talking.
Browse & listen on Podbean ↗For grown-up ears: expect strong language, frank opinions, and sometimes difficult subjects. Check individual episode notes.
MEET YOUR MOUNTAIN GALS
Rooted here.
Curious about everything.
Wyrd Mountain Gals is a conversation between friends, with Appalachia at its heart. The old stories meet the world we're living in now—with laughter, strong opinions, and room for the unexpected.
Alicia Corbin
Co-host and fellow mountain gal, bringing her own stories, sharp humor, and curiosity to the conversation. Together, she and Byron follow a good ramble wherever it leads.
Read the Gals on Substack ↗A LITTLE PIECE OF WYRD MOUNTAIN
The everyday has
its own kind of magic.
Something growing in the garden. An old truck with stories to tell. A crow with an eye for something shiny.
FOR OUR FELLOW WYRDLINGS
Keep good company.
Stay a little wyrd.
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