As the coronavirus finally arrives in Mobile and, most detrimentally for Abe, in the Mobile music scene, Abe’s gigs begin to dry up. With more free time on his hands, however, he travels to Jackson County, Kentucky, to meet fourth-generation serpent-handling preacher Cody Coots, along with his songwriting wife, Cassy Coots. 

Abe conducts a field recording at their house to capture generations-old songs from the duo, and a life-changing friendship begins to take root. 

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Special thanks this episode goes to: 

Cody and Cassy Coots 

Professor Tom Lewis of UGA 

Dave Garrett (of the Psych Peas)