Last week we talked about why people leave Appalachia, so this week we’re discussing what might get people to come back. Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com ( use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off ) Timestamps 01:12: Intro - HRC LOL/Appalachian Bunglers 09:30: Announcements 14:43: Coming back to Appalachia 43:20: B...
Jan 18, 2022•51 min
We kick off the new year by entertaining a question that has puzzled many scholars and wise sages for years upon years: what is Appalachia? Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) Follow us on all social media! -Instagram: http://instagram.com/app...
Jan 04, 2022•44 min
We end 2021 by sharing some of our favorite parts of it for the show, including our favorite one-star reviews on Apple. Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) Follow us on all social media! -Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia -Twitter: h...
Dec 31, 2021•35 min
We proudly present the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards! Some relevant links from the show: Appalachian Business of the Year: Read Spotted Newt https://bit.ly/3sacrxU Appalachian Creator of the Year: Little Bubby Child https://littlebubbychild.bigcartel.com/ Appalachian Book of the Year: "Even as we Breathe" by Annette Clapsaddle https://www.asaunookeclapsaddle.com/book_info Appalachian Organization of the Year: Women of Mountain City https://www.womenofmountaincity.com/meet-the-team Appalachian Ar...
Dec 14, 2021•40 min
Chuck and Big John talk with Neema Avashia, author of the forthcoming memoir "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place." You can preorder her book here (and support a local bookstore while you're at it!) https://bookshop.org/books/another-appalachia-coming-up-queer-and-indian-in-a-mountain-place/9781952271427 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvb...
Dec 07, 2021•50 min
Chuck and Big John discuss predatory lending in Appalachia and how its for-profit model of greed keeps people in poverty Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs For full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcrip...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Chuck and Big John riff off topics submitted to them by social media followers on this laid-back Thanksgiving week episode. Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more For full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions) Follow us on all social media! -Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia -Twitte...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr
Chuck and Big John discuss West Virginia finally getting its first medical cannabis dispensary and why paid leave is essential for Appalachia. In this episode: -Announcements -West Virginia's first medical cannabis (weed) dispensary opens! -Paid leave and why it would help Appalachia -Beef with the Kenny Powers of Beef Help union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=fe4dbf...
Nov 16, 2021•51 min
Appalachia is at the center of some of the most important labor strikes in the country. We talk about them and why politicians have been so hesitant to speak out in support of them. In this episode: -The return of DATA-Lachia in the context of the Virginia election! -Announcements -Strike-A-Lachia -Beef with the Big Bird of Beef Help union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registr...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr
We finish our series on John Brown with part 2, covering the Harper's Ferry raid and aftermath TAKE OUR ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK SURVEY! https://forms.gle/k3fPokcgwp5YJcYd8 Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Send us Fan Mail Support the show...
Nov 02, 2021•51 min
Danielle Kirk is a native of Mingo County, WV currently lives in Eastern Kentucky who has made a name for herself for being a strong and positive voice for Appalachia on TikTok to her over 140,000 followers and counting. We talk about where she grew up, her thoughts on Appalachian stereotypes, and why Charles Booker needs to do more to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky! Follow Danielle on TikTok!: www.tiktok.com/ @daniellekirk731 Transition Music: “Me and the Redbird River” by Carla Gover htt...
Oct 26, 2021•46 min
We cover the legendary abolitionist John Brown - viewed by many as an essential catalyst for the Civil War. This is part 1. Part 2 will be coming out soon. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Kendra Winchester joins us to talk about her love of Appalachia and books, and how those two things influenced her to start Read Appalachia! 01:02 - Intro: Fat Bear Week 07:30 - Announcements 15:04 - Interview with Kendra Winchester 50:40 - Beef with the U.S. Debt Ceiling of Beef Read Appalachia - https://www.readappalachia.com/ - Instagram - @readappalachia - Twitter - @ReadAppalachia Reading Women - https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com/ - https://apple.co/3ak3qbk - Instagram - @thereadingwomen ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We talk about the infrastructure/reconciliation bills, the ridiculousness in Congress surrounding them, and how they impact Appalachia 00:25 - Intro: FAT BEAR WEEK 11:36 - Announcements 24:34 - The infrastructure bill and all the bs along with it 55:03 - Beef with the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart of Beef Nominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: https://forms.gle/2U1zKA9nvh1csqL2A Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We spoke with Amelia Knisely and Molly Born about their massively important new report on West Virginia's foster care crisis Amelia: https://twitter.com/ameliaknisely Molly: https://twitter.com/molly_born 00:13 - Intro: Josh Mandel self-own 16:10 - Announcements 24:36 - Interview 1:03:04 - Beef with the Chris Pratt of Beef Links to reporting: Part 1: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/21/west-virginia-foster-care-out-of-state-homes/ Part 2: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/22/w...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min
We discuss the recent idea of Amazon building "factory towns" and why it's probably not the savior the working class is looking for 00:13 - Intro: 100th episode Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, constitutional champion 08:32 - Announcements 10:59 - Weekly giveaway winner 12:30 - Review of the week 17:14 - Amazon company towns 48:19 - Beef with the Duke, the Bush's Baked Beans Dog of Beef Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your ...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr
We talk with native Appalachian Rep. Tim Ryan, former presidential candidate, democratic congressman for Ohio's 13th district, and candidate for United States Senate from the great state of Ohio. 00:48 - Intro: Hangry stories 09:08 - Announcements 10:22 - Weekly giveaway winner 12:26 - Review of the week 14:48 - Pre-interview 18:40 - Interview with Rep. Tim Ryan 40:24 - Beef with the Iron Sheik of Beef Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ Want bonus co...
Sep 14, 2021•53 min
We talk with Crystal Wilkinson - award-winning author, Affrilachian poet, and Poet Laureate of Kentucky - about her new book "Perfect Black." You can get Perfect Black wherever books are sold but would love it if you bought it from our friends at Wordplay WV ( https://bookshop.org/books/perfect-black/9780813151168) . 00:36 - Intro: Bub/Bubba/Bubby meanings 07:25 - Announcements 18:53 - Interview with Crystal Wilkinson 54:40 - Beef with the Elizabeth Holmes of Beef Transition Music: "Leave it to ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
To recognize and celebrate the Blair 100 Centennial, we are joined by retired coal miner and active UMWA member Terry Steele of Matewan, WV to talk about the modern-day labor movement in Appalachia. Check out https://www.blair100.com for all the events associated with the centennial of the Battle of Blair Mountain 00:19 - Intro: Conversion therapy ban in Morgantown 04:07 - Announcements 06:57 - Brief overview of the Battle of Blair Mountain 12:20 - Interview with Terry Steele 38:00 - Beef with t...
Aug 31, 2021•46 min
We believe Appalachia should welcome Afghan refugees with open arms - not only because its the right thing to do, but because it could help our region thrive. How to help flood victims in W. North Carolina: https://appalachianky.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1396 How to help flood victims in Middle Tennessee: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2021/08/22/how-help-middle-tennessee-residents-flooding/8234362002/ Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlach...
Aug 24, 2021•52 min
We hit on a number of topics Appalachia and beyond this week! Afghanistan, Big John's trip across Appalachia, scandals in the TN House, and our hats go off to Jason Isbell. Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout) 01:13 - Intro: GTA+Kenny Powers 06:57 - Announcements 13:02 - Afghanistan 34:20 - TN Rep ...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min
We talk childless cat ladies being great and how progressives can play to win. Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout) 01:20 - Intro: Suing McDonald’s for moral damage 10:02 - Announcements 12:48 - Childless cat ladies 22:40 - Ohio 11 Dark Money 41:57 - Beef with Queen Elizabeth II Send us Fan Mail Su...
Aug 10, 2021•46 min
The nationwide eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse on July 31st, and Congress is to blame. Chuck and Big John break down the politics of it, and why Appalachia will be the most harmed by it. Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout) 01:58 - Rep. MadDog 20/20 vs. David McKinley 15:51 - Cool announce...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant 06:34 - Announcements 09:50 - The billionaire space race 21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike 31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland 38:05 - Beef with Big John Send us Fan Mail Support the show...
Jul 27, 2021•44 min
Another "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin' 04:50 - Announcements 07:48 - TNGOP Send us Fan Mail Support the show...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr
Today is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly. DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:46 - Announcements/updates 07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal 15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok 23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 32:45 - Tennessee on ...
Jul 13, 2021•58 min
The Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more! Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info! Join our Patreon for Drunk Appalachian History (as well as over 30 bonus exclusives, a bonus series on cryptids, and more!) Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors 17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! 24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder 01:05:45 - Be...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Today, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more! 00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon 14:38 - Wow! Announcements 21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!) 51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst Send us Fan Mail Support the show...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage. People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright Timestamps: 00:23 - Intro - ...
Jun 15, 2021•51 min
In the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam. Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019. Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. htt...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr
