Marideth Sisco
Host of "These Ozarks Hills"Marideth is a Missouri storyteller, veteran journalist, teacher, author, musician and student of folklore focusing on stories relevant to Ozarks culture and history. Each month, she’s the voice behind "These Ozarks Hills.” Sisco spent 20 years as an investigative and environmental writer for the West Plains Quill and was well known for her gardening column, “Crosspatch,” on which her new book is based. Sisco was a music consultant and featured singer in the 2010 award-winning feature film “Winter's Bone.”
-
In this episode of These Ozarks Hills, Marideth reflects on the hot summer days in a rural Ozarks town. -
In this episode of These Ozarks Hills, Marideth returns to the airwaves after some time off to recover from an illness. She reflects on this year's summer harvest, or lack thereof. -
Marideth Sisco offers a commentary from her 2012 release, A Christmas Offering -
Storyteller Maridith Sisco remembers a high school debate and what it taught her. -
In this episode, Marideth reflects on the tragedy of Hurricane Helene and the importance of preserving memories. -
In this months episode, Marideth Sisco recants how ideas came together to form a new festival in West Plains. The Ozark Heritage Preview Festival will be held September 7, 2024 from 1-7 pm at the West Plains Civic Center. -
Marideth Sisco reflects on the traditions of the summer harvest. -
Marideth looks back on America's lore around the 4th of July. -
Marideth Sisco brings us a look at what to expect at this year's Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival. -
It's May and Marideth has been busy preparing her potato garden.
