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The Nateland Podcast

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Dreams and Diamonds: West Virginia's Legacy

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the film 'October Sky' and its portrayal of aspiration in a coal mining town, touching on the real-life story of Homer Hickam. The conversation also includes the cultural pride of West Virginia, its historical significance in coal mining, and the light-hearted origins of the phrase 'West by God Virginia.'

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