In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all! Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. htt...
Jun 01, 2021•57 min
In part 3 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Dr. Sydnee McElroy. Dr. McElroy is a physician, harm reduction advocate, and podcaster from the great city of Huntington, West Virginia. We talk to Dr. McElroy about the benefits of harm reduction and the stigmas that still exist creating political obstacles to common-sense practices that save lives. Check out her shows "Sawbones" https://www.themcelroy.family/sawbones and "Still Buffering" https://www.themcelroy.family/Still...
May 25, 2021•52 min
In part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia. Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis. Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick." Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com Intro music: "Red, White, and America...
May 18, 2021•58 min
In part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills. 01:03 - Intro 07:15 - Announcements 07:45 - Profits of Pain - Opioids Part 1 01:02:30 - Wisdom with Big Mom Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. Some sources: "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe Crime Story of ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Chuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America. Timestamps 00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement 13:55: Announcements 18:40: Interview with Ashley York 01:01:2...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Appalachian mission trips are the subject of debate for people inside and outside the region. Chuck and Big John discuss it and where they come down on the issue. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The legendary Buttercream Dream himself - Corey Ryan Forrester - joins us to talk about his journey with mental health, his career in comedy, wrestling, and much more. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We talk about the misbehaving Biden dog, and why rural broadband is a sexy topic to discuss Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Apr 13, 2021•53 min
Amazon hates unions, which is why they're trying everything to stop workers in little ol' Appalachian Alabama from forming one. But first, we have a light-hearted exchange about the double-standard applied for Lil Nas X and not Soulja Boi (tell em) by Kidz Bop Christians Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Apr 06, 2021•50 min
Chuck and Big John join the folks from "Beyond Politics" for a discussion about all things Appalachia and more Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Apr 01, 2021•45 min
Well-funded Christian organizations are writing some of the anti-transgender laws you keep hearing about. We start to pull back the curtains on them. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 30, 2021•51 min
Jim Higdon, co-founder of Cornbread Hemp - a Kentucky-based CBD company - joins us to talk WEED, weathering the covid storm, and just a little bit of ol' JD Vance Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 23, 2021•55 min
Chuck and Big John talk about proposals in some Appalachian state legislatures to restrict voting rights Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We do a quick rundown of some bright spots on the recently signed-in-to-law COVID relief bill, Big John's got beef! and we have special guest Bridgett Howard to talk about the Kentucky-based Thirteen podcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 11, 2021•48 min
Dolly is obviously far greater than a discount steak buffet, but we take a break from politics and pay tribute to both - what more could you ask for in an episode? Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 09, 2021•55 min
We did a crossover episode with our friends at The Outpost. Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and the New River Gorge among other topics discussed! Enjoy! Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 4 min
Kentucky's progressive phenom, Charles Booker, joins us to talk about breaking down race and class barriers, the status of Breonna's law, and what he plans on doing in the coming year Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Feb 23, 2021•52 min
Conversion therapy is still legal in Kentucky. Hear from two people - including a survivor - about how you can help change that. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Feb 16, 2021•57 min
We are joined by comedian and member of the WellRed comedy group Drew Morgan to talk about being a comedian from the South and his most recent efforts to buy a Senator All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTok - Discord Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and 1-2mg THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 39 min
We explore Appalachian accents with an expert and feature voices from throughout Appalachia in this very special episode. All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Fa...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, we touch on mental health issues in Appalachia and share our own experiences. All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - TikTok - Discord A...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr
A preview of the first episode in our Patreon-exclusive series on Appalachian cryptids. Check out Patreon.com/Appodlachia to access the full episode Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Jan 21, 2021•9 min
Cory Roman is the youngest and first Black person ever elected to the Martinsburg, WV city council. He joins us to talk about getting involved in politics at a young age and pushing progressive policies at the local level in Appalachia. All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
We talk about the New River Gorge national park designation, and Jim Justice superspreader New Years extravaganza All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook -...
Jan 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The moment y'all have been waiting for has finally arrived: the first annual Appodlachia Appalachian awards show is here. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Dec 29, 2020•50 min
We talked to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) about the future of unions, winning as a Democrat in rural red America, and supporting Appalachia All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Face...
Dec 22, 2020•50 min
We look back on our first year as a podcast. Chuck and Big John reflect on the funny, the serious, and the introspective of the past year. All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagr...
Dec 15, 2020•50 min
A break from the serious this week as we pick up (somewhat) where we left off several months ago with Mothman All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter - Facebook - Tik...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 14 min
We're joined by Laura Morris, the host of "Murder Ballads", a new Spotify original show that examines Appalachia and the south, race and identity, folklore and storytelling, and murder ballads' folk and bluegrass origins. All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) ...
Dec 03, 2020•26 min
We talked with Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman on why its a no-brainer to legalize weed in the Keystone state All the things - We got a substack! Check it out! - Join our Patreon , for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more Check out our wonderful sponsors! - Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: ( use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) - Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us! - Instagram - Twitter ...
Dec 01, 2020•55 min
