The Ozark Podcast Ep. 175 - Jared Phillips - Why is Ozark Culture Being Defined by Outsiders?
In this episode, historian, homesteader, and University of Arkansas professor Dr. Jared Phillips joins us to unpack the misunderstood and rapidly changing cultural identity of the Ozarks. Recorded on-site at Branch Mountain Farm, we explores how outside forces shaped the region’s image, why tensions around land use and development are rising, and what it means to truly belong in the Ozarks.
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00:00 – Introduction
10:00 – Where the hillbilly stereotype came from (and how it stuck)
21:00 – Are we losing Ozark values—or just changing them?
36:30 – How new immigrants are shaping the future of the Ozarks
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In the Ozarks, people have always lived in rhythm with the natural world. Hunting, fishing, and living off the land, aren't just things we do, it's who we are. And though our lives are inextricably linked to the land we live on, we've never been more disconnected from it. So join us, as we travel across the region to bring you the voices of the Ozarks to deepen your connection with the land, sharpen your skills in the outdoors, and help you learn what it means to be an Ozarker.
Our hosts are Kyle Veit and Kyle Plunkett - and our producer is Daniel Matthews
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