From Coal Country to NASA | Homer Hickam | 106
Homer Hickam is in the building! We spent 90 minutes walking through his early life in McDowell County, West Virginia—back when there was still a company store—through Virginia Tech, Vietnam, and all the way to The Rocket Boys and October Sky. (Did you know October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys? 🤯) This episode is full of wisdom, humor, and Appalachian grit from one of our state’s most inspiring voices.
To honor Homer and his incredible journey, I’m donating $1,000 to Big Creek People in Action. His story is a powerful reminder that where you start doesn’t define where you end up—and it…
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