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Tapestry

The Tapestry of Angelica

Published April 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

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Illustrated promotional graphic for the podcast 'Tapestry.' At the top, four colorful square icons represent themes like community, places, history, and hidden gems. Below, bold text reads 'TAPESTRY.' Underneath, a stylized welcome sign flanked by white columns reads: 'Welcome to Angelica – EP. 101' against a blue and gold background.

On Tapestry's inaugural episode, we head to Allegany County to explore the area in and around Angelica, NY. Stops include Firefly Farm for a visit with Zach and Jessie Badgley, a visit to the Angelica Bakery for a taste of their traditional salt-rising bread with business partners David Drury and Kirk Spangler, and a peek behind the scenes at WRAQ-FM LP, the local community radio station with host of the Hip Crip's Music Emporium, Josh Shannon, and Co-founders Don Ash and Jim Ruschak.

Tapestry Season 1

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