My American Journey

My American Journey

3 Seasons

Join Earl "The Wildman" Baldwin on his personal journey through Southern Appalachia in East Tennessee. The people and places that have influenced him stand front and center as he spins his tales of mountain life with humor and wit. Earl creates an amazing atmosphere for those who want a break from the chaos of living in the modern world. Rambunctious, candid, and refreshingly unpolished. Earl is an amazing storyteller and full of joy to be on God's earth. He is an extremely creative artist living in a world that has been forgotten. His aim to revive this long-lost period of our American history and entertain and educate the rest of us is endearing, charming, and refreshing.

My American Journey
  • Calderwood

    Episode 1

    Earl “The Wildman” Baldwin’s greatest influence is his grandfather, Johnny Baldwin, born and raised in the mountains of East Tennessee. Johnny shares his story of the place he grew up, Calderwood, which has long since faded away, swallowed up by climbing kudzu and the passing of time. Earl shar...

  • Living The Dream

    Episode 2

    Learn about Earls life philosophy a little thing called "Living the Dream". Earl will show you how you could be living the dream also. Earl talks about his sweet little wife, and marriage and how that's affected everything. We go on location at Earls shop where he will be making things for peopl...

  • Rocky Branch

    Episode 3

    It's all about music, and what music has meant to Earl and his life. You'll be introduced to somebody that means a lot to Earl, his former partner in crime, Jackie Lee Wilburn. Jackie is a fantastic young musician and an awesome entertainer. Together they tell some stories from back in the day...

  • Adventure On

    Episode 4

    This episode is all about adventure. Join Earl as he gets out in it. Living the American dream and adventuring out in some amazing country in East Tennessee, the historic Cherokee wetlands of Tanasi and then high up on the majestic Cherohala Skyway. Come along with us. Kick your shoes off, and ge...

  • Gone Fish'n

    Episode 5

    There is nothing like watching a kid getting outdoors and learning what it is all about. With his storytelling brilliance, Earl takes us along the Hiawassee River, and humorously shares the importance of taking kids fishing and outdoors in general. Get them off the couch, put them outside. With m...

  • Fort Loudon

    Episode 6

    We're headed to Fort Loudon State Historic area and we're jumping in our time machine with Earl, stepping back, and we're taking a look at how people did things in the 18th Century. There's a lot of action, and lots of people in old timey regalia running around. It is a really cool place and a ...

  • Hidden Places

    Episode 7

    Learn about all of Earl’s favorite little hiding places, an escape from the everyday foolishness of life. Places that help eliminate stress. Places God put here for us to enjoy. When you get too much clutter, too much city air, too many car horns blowing, and too much negativity, find yourself a...

  • Weekend Warriors

    Episode 8

    One of Earl's proudest achievements, one of his favorite things ever, is the Weekend Warrior program. The Warrior program takes young men and young women into the outdoors where they learn all about hunting, fishing, tracking, archery, and survival, on their way to becoming warriors. Meet the War...

  • Happy Top

    Episode 9

    Welcome to Happy Top Church in East TN. Founded by the Quakers to help educate the people already there. Learn how Dr. Garner became a founding hero, said to have taught three thousand people how to read and write. Later on, we take a trip to the loo, and learn about the amazing outhouse. All t...

  • Abandoned Places

    Episode 10

    Come along with the Wildman as we showcase some of East Tennessee's more awesome, really cool abandoned locations. Let's go explore. Let's find some of these abandoned places that make Tennessee such a fascinating place to live and visit. Get excited as we travel together and learn about some am...

  • Small Town

    Episode 11

    Take a trip with the Wildman to his hometown, the lovely small community of Greenback, TN. We’ll visit some small businesses, little mom and pop shops where we meet some great people who keep the small town of Greenback pumping. The heartbeat of America really is the mom and pop shop.

  • The Fall

    Episode 12

    Experience the fall of the year in Earl’s favorite place, East Tennessee. Leaves have fallen off the deciduous trees, and there is a lot of change going on. Have fun as Earl talks about change, and shares his top three survival rules for surviving life in both the wilderness, and the urban jung...

  • The Tribute

    Episode 13

    Earl takes a trip back to where “My American Journey” all began, Calderwood. This time, Earl, with his humor and wit, gives a loving tribute to his late grandfather, Johnny Baldwin. Witness never seen before images of Calderwood as we explore the life and memory of Johnny and his connection to ...