Heart Trouble

The podcast "Heart Trouble" explores themes of grief, family secrets, and identity through the lens of country music and radio history. The host, Katelyn Hale Wood, recounts her experience of discovering tapes of her deceased father, a country radio DJ, and the impact it had on her understanding of him and herself. She reflects on her initial avoidance of her father's legacy and country music, driven by a desire to escape the tragedy associated with his early death. Years later, spurred by personal losses, Katelyn revisits the tapes, embarking on a journey to connect with her father, delve into country music's cultural significance, and examine the ways we find belonging across time and space. The narrative weaves personal anecdotes with broader questions about American identity and the power of sound to connect us to the past.