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Hillbilly Philosophy with Sam Goodman

Hillbilly Philosophy with Sam Goodman

By: Samuel Goodman
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 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.

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Episodes
  • You Never See a Hearse with a Luggage Rack

    You Never See a Hearse with a Luggage Rack
    Sep 17 2025
    On today's episode, Sam talk about: "You Never See a Hearse with a Luggage Rack"

    What are you really building—a collection of stuff, or a life full of stories? We spend our days chasing more, but a piece of old-time wisdom cuts right through the noise: "You never see a hearse with a luggage rack." This isn't an episode about being morbid; it's about being truly alive. We'll explore the difference between a life full of possessions and a life full of living, the wisdom of investing in people instead of portfolios, and why the biggest risk isn't going broke, but dying with a long list of regrets. Pour a glass of something, settle in, and let's talk about what really lasts.

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    Being a good neighbor in Appalachia can be complicated. It’s a world of unwritten rules where minding your own business is the highest form of respect... right up until it's not. On today's episode, Sam explores the delicate philosophy of the good fence and borrowed sugar; a deep dive into the fierce independence and unspoken bonds that hold a mountain community together.

    About Hillbilly Philosophy

    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.

    www.thehillbillyphilosophy.com

    Follow Sam on Instagram
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    27 mins
  • Good Fences and Borrowed Sugar

    Good Fences and Borrowed Sugar
    Sep 10 2025
    On today's episode, Sam talk about: "Good fences and borrowed sugar."


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    Being a good neighbor in Appalachia can be complicated. It’s a world of unwritten rules where minding your own business is the highest form of respect... right up until it's not. On today's episode, Sam explores the delicate philosophy of the good fence and borrowed sugar; a deep dive into the fierce independence and unspoken bonds that hold a mountain community together.

    About Hillbilly Philosophy

    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.

    www.thehillbillyphilosophy.com

    Follow Sam on Instagram
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    22 mins
  • Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

    Lord Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
    Sep 1 2025
    On today's episode, Sam talk about the common appalachian saying: "Lord willing and the creek don't rise..."

    "Lord willing and the creek don't rise." It’s a phrase many of us have heard, a classic piece of Appalachian wisdom signaling a tentative plan. But what’s really behind it? On today's episode, Sam digs past the surface of this saying to explore a worldview shaped by faith, nature, and the hard-won understanding that our best-laid plans are always at the mercy of the unknown.

    About Hillbilly Philosophy

    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.

    www.thehillbillyphilosophy.com

    Follow Sam on Instagram
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    30 mins
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