Western Pennsylvania songwriter Alyssa Hankey joins Eighty Unplugged to discuss Appalachian identity and perform her song “West of the Ohio,” exploring working-class roots, regional history, and authentic folk-country storytelling.

My Hero Zero’s Jason Olcese joins Eighty Unplugged for an intimate interview and stripped-down performance of “Nothing But Love,” discussing songwriting, identity, and the evolution of his music within Pennsylvania’s live music scene.

Songwriter Eighty is joined by her husband JJ on Eighty Unplugged for a live performance and honest discussion of her song “Muddy Waters,” exploring regret, perspective shifts, stoicism, and learning to move forward with a healthier mindset.

Folk storyteller Coltt Winter Lepley joins Eighty Unplugged for an in-depth interview and performance of “The Ghost of Emmaline Bryn,” exploring Pennsylvania history, folklore, and the modern murder ballad tradition.

On this episode of Eighty Unplugged, songwriter Eighty performs and reflects on her song “All In Due Time,” a message of encouragement about patience, kindness, and finding identity, written for her younger sister during a time of personal transition.