Today, Chuck talks with Oliver Larkin, a candidate for congress in Florida's 23rd congressional district. Oliver is an activist, union organizer, and proud Democratic Socialist looking to unseat pro-Iran War democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Also, Chuck talks about the recent SCOTUS decision to further gut the Voting Rights Act and how Marsha Blackburn plans on using this to dilute the voting power of Black Tennesseans. Links https://www.oliverforcongress.com/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:01 Inte...
Apr 30, 2026•50 min
Today, Chuck talks with Ali Printz, an art historian from Appalachia and part of the GRIT Collective of Appalachian artists about a new exhibit at the Queens Museum in NYC about parts of Appalachia that has led her and others to raise concerns about how it perpetuates stereotypes about the region by telling the story from an outsider's perspective. Links https://www.instagram.com/aliprintz/ https://www.aliprintz.com/ GRIT Collective https://www.instagram.com/grit_artists/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:0...
Mar 28, 2026•1 hr 2 min
Today, Chuck talks with Caitlin Ware and Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice about the water crisis in southern West Virginia and how they're organizing and advocating for clean water in the coalfields. Learn more about From Below: https://wvfaith.org/from-below/ Social media: https://x.com/HollerGospel https://www.facebook.com/groups/629075958675198 Timestamps: Intro: 00:59 Interview: 19:00 Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “ Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the B...
Mar 12, 2026•1 hr 4 min
Today, Chuck talks with Lesley Pacey, Senior Environmental Officer at the Government Accountability Project, about the Norfolk Southern disaster that occurred three years ago this month in East Palestine, Ohio, and how the people impacted have been failed by their government. Learn more about GAP: https://whistleblower.org/ Their work on East Palestine: https://whistleblower.org/category/east-palestine/ Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “ Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https:/...
Feb 17, 2026•50 min
Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia. Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose. We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry. Relevant links for Brothers Comatose Check out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/ BUY their music on Bandcamp https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/ Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “B...
Feb 05, 2026•54 min
Today, Chuck shares his thoughts on the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis and what he thinks of ICE generally. Then, Chuck talks to Nevin Sharma, a comedian from Wheeling, WV and based out of Winston-Salem, NC Relevant links Watch his special “Folksy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41GNNbgO_I Check out his website: https://www.nevinsharma.com/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia...
Jan 14, 2026•51 min
Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia. Relevant links Learn more about A4A here . Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opini...
Dec 16, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union! Relevant links Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of h...
Nov 13, 2025•44 min
Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project. Relevant links Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/ Kickstarter Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project Transition Mus...
Oct 09, 2025•46 min
Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events 15:40 — Interview https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his book here: https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/tj0ullc3oswn4rqp2g0azhliox8f7s Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown -----------------...
Sep 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked! We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who terrorized workers in Appalachia during the mine wars in the early 1900s. They sucked big time. They're available on all streaming platforms, and you...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels. Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen. 10:19 — Interview linktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels Stream her music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2ruAw87wa Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rebecca-lee-daniels/1262962603 Transition Music: “Bloom” by Rebecca Lee Daniels --------------------...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr
Today, I talk with Denali Nalamalapu about their new graphic novel, “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance,” which tells the story of six people who became resisters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. https://denali-sai.com/ Buy the Book from Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/holler-a-graphic-memoir-of-rural-resistance-denali-sai-nalamalapu/21788274?ean=9781643265230&next=t& Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ --------------------...
Jul 10, 2025•38 min
Airing my grievances about the recently passed nightmare legislation in Congress, then talking with Melissa Cropper of the Ohio Federation of Teachers about school vouchers in the Buckeye State! https://www.allinforohiokids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the op...
Jul 03, 2025•47 min
Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead. We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need. Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/ And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starting in July http...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Today, Chuck and Big John shoot the sh*t for one last time, with John in the co-hosting chair. We bid farewell to BJ's second stint as co-host and talk about whatever we feel like, including what the plan is for the future of the show (spoiler: Chuck is still doing it, and we have a HEAVY HITTER interview next week! You can follow Big John's card stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/bigjohnscards24/ https://www.youtube.com/@bigjohnscards24 And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, w...
Jun 06, 2025•56 min
Today, Chuck talks with former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Joe Main, on how the recent federal spending cuts targeting NIOSH have put miners safety and lives at risk. You can follow Joe on LinkedIn, where he posts regular updates on what is happening with NIOSH and other critical mine safety regulatory challenges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-main-965a15159/ Timestamps Context setting/Gingrich cuts on mine safety — 6:30 NIOSH History — 9:30 How NIOSH got breathing...
May 06, 2025•49 min
Hello friends! We're back after a bit of a break :) Today, we're joined by Dalton George, Mayor Pro-Tem of Boone, NC. Dalton and Chuck talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and how recovery is looking in the 7 months since the storm. (Edit: One slight factual error. It is a grey area to say that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was legally living in Maryland at the time he was illegally deported due to the fact that he entered the country illegally. He was not technically lawfully present, but he sti...
Apr 18, 2025•50 min
Chuck talks with Appalachian bluegrass musician and member of the Brothers Comatose, Addie Levy, on today's episode! Links Darlin Please - https://open.spotify.com/track/0L7wq3e7GWe8AaspEt7vZt https://www.instagram.com/addielevymusic/ https://www.addielevy.com/ Brothers Comatose - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oKVYDiVZxglvgEW2zHcAD Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit Interview starts at 17:41 HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patr...
Mar 13, 2025•40 min
Chuck and Big John talk to the folks from the band Palmyra! Check out their song “Shape I'm In” https://ohboy.lnk.to/shapeimin https://www.palmyratheband.com/ Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic sponsors! Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroostercoffee.com/ CB...
Feb 28, 2025•43 min
It's been a minute since we talked about Soft White Underbelly, and a LOT has happened! We break down some recent controversy and give our takes on the whole situation with the West Virginia family known as the Whittakers. Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit J Aubrey video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4hzs3cNmYw HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusi...
Feb 20, 2025•47 min
Big John's out sick so we've unearthed an interview from the vault Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroostercoffee.com/ CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, week...
Feb 14, 2025•30 min
Today, Chuck and Big John talk with one of our favorite West Virginians — Emily Calandrelli — about how she became the 100th woman EVER to fly to space! Also, Chuck explains why Punxsutawney Phil is a fraud, the boys talk about the Mingo County Water crisis, and more! Check out Emilys space flight video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PenTzO3t2T8&t=137s Timestamps: Punxsutawney Fraud — 03:30 The water crisis in Mingo County — 23:45 Interview with Emily Calandrelli — 35:20 Check out our...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min
We're soft launching 2025, people! We dropped our Appalachian accent project with over 1,500 accents! You can check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPnF5Q4eCv4 Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia --------------------------...
Jan 31, 2025•35 min
In our last episode of the year, we: — Go through more wild Foxfire home remedies — Discuss why Rich Rodriguez is like JD Vance — Talk about what's happening in Syria — Big John explains his beef with Ponderosa Dr. Spalding's organization https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia -----------...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 4 min
We had a fantastic conversation with Madison aka xgigglypuff about how she went from Appalachia to graduating from Harvard University, working as a software engineer, content creation, video games, education attainment, and more! AND we run through the wildest Foxfire home remedies Madison's links: http://linktr.ee/xgigglypuff Madison's Twitch: / xgigglypuff We made a Twitch a day ago: / appodlachia Check out our substack! https://appodlachia.substack.com/ Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by C...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min
A post-Thanksgiving round up of politics stuff, good news in Appalachia, and Big John's story about a card heist Help Appalachia recover from Helene https://www.appalachiahelenefund.org/ Check out our substack https://appodlachia.substack.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia -----------------------------------------------...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr
One last dance with the 2024 election from Appodlachia. We talk about our thoughts on the results, and are open about our criticisms of the Democratic Party broadly (which existed prior to this election). ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic sponsors! Red ...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Friends, we leave you with these election predictions! No ads, no preamble, just us winging it on what we think will happen. ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic sponsors! Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroo...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Today, Chuck and Big John discuss the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub and some recent criticisms surrounding it. Take our survey on how to say Appalachia!!! https://forms.gle/GzR5N7t575d242Ko9 Listen to Big John's interview with CityBeat Cincinnati for their "Elegy" podcast series. https://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/ElegyTheManyMythsofJDVance/Page Timestamps 2:32 — Announcement about election night livestream and dialect survey 6:40 — Intro topics: Where's JD? Kentucky Isn't in play 18:25 — The ...
Oct 24, 2024•57 min
