About

Ever wonder if there's more wisdom in an old mountain saying than in a stuffy textbook? Welcome to Hillbilly Philosophy, the podcast that breaks down life's biggest questions with a dose of Appalachian sense.

Hillbilly Philosophy is a no-BS exploration of ethics, logic, and resilience, packed with folklore, storytelling, and usable advice for anyone looking for down-to-earth wisdom to navigate the modern world.

Your host, Sam Goodman, is a native son of Appalachia with a philosopher's soul. Born in the hills of West Virginia and raised in Pounding Mill, Virginia, Sam is a translator, bridging the gap between the world of big ideas and the world of calloused hands. He’s not an academic; he’s a storyteller with a healthy distrust for jargon and a deep respect for the gritty, hard-won wisdom of the mountains. Hillbilly Philosophy is his attempt to bottle the lightning he was fortunate to learn from.