

The Appalachian Podcast
William Riddle
A Podcast dedicated to culture and interest within the Appalachian Region. We focus on racing, music, food, liquor, coal country, and more. From the biggest names in racing, to Grammy winning artists, TV personalities, and phenomenal Appalachian stories...we've got it all.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 2h 5min
The Appalachian Farmer: Next Generation with Chase Scott, Daniel Austin, and Chris Montgomery
For this show we dove back in to the world of Farming as we welcomed back friend of the show Chris Montgomery (Foggy Ridge Cattle Company). along with Chase Scott (KC Farm Meats), and Daniel Austin (Green Sprig Ag) for another farming show sure to pique your interest. We discussed the importance of non GMO feed, affects on animals, the meat processing industry, rumors about cattle vaccinations, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/kcfarmsmeatshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084420137669https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 25min
The Black Powder Appalachian Collaboration-with Marcus Matthews and Michael White
On this "Swapcast" we join Michale White and Marcus Matthews, straight from Arkansas and California, for a liberty minded collaboration. This is an introduction into a show that we'll be recording with these guys on a monthly, and perhaps more, basis. On this episode we introduced ourselves to our audiences, discussed the Ilhan Omar tweet, Affirmative Action, public education, how awful the government is, and more. Check it out, and stay tuned!http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082811872855https://www.facebook.com/MW4LibertySupport the show

Jul 19, 2023 • 2h 21min
The Man, The Myth, The Legend- Whitey Taylor
Man, this show was as solid as you could expect. A legendary figure in the racing world, Trump Town USA (Boones Mill, VA) founder, among other things, Donald "Whitey" Taylor joined us for one of our best. We discussed his jump into the promotional world, the famous Franklin County Speedway, a Willie Nelson concert gone awry NASCAR Driver Rick Mast and a $25,000 pot, controversy, his travels, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 50min
LET FREEDOM RING with Caleb Flora, Amos Denton, Joel Long, Van Flora & Tara Riddle
Well we tried....again, with Caleb, and got a little ways longer into this one. We were on location at the Annual 4th of July "2nd Place Party" where we hunkered down and got a show done. There was a lot of alcohol involved, but a decent conversation on Liberty, Freedom, Voting, and more. We had a lot of fun, and hope you all enjoyed your Independence Day Weekend!http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/coreyhunleymusic?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 53min
Higher Education with Ferrum College President Dr Mirta Martin
On this episode we sat down with Ferrum College President, Dr Mirta Martin, and discussed an array of topics. We talked about her journey to Ferrum, the role of the College, aspirations, reaching todays youth, the Panther Promise, and other big happenings going on at the college, along with her immigration from Cuba, getting the 1993 Baseball team back on campus, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jun 28, 2023 • 1h 27min
FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 2
On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ties around the world, the power of sound, what he has in store next, plus a story of Simon in a pub with an 80s superstar, and so much more.http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 41min
FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 1
On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ties around the world, the power of sound, what he has in store next, plus a story of Simon in a pub with an 80s superstar, and so much more.http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 38min
Reflection on Society
On this show Simon and Billy just sit back and chat about that culture war we currently find ourselves in. We discuss national, and local, issues that affect all of us and we ponder the questions that most people are asking. We also discuss the success of the show, the inspiration we get, the folks we've inspired, and where we hope to take the show in the future.http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 33min
Conspiracy Theories? Part 2 with Stuart Angel
On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This is one you'll enjoy as we go deep down the rabbit hole with some topics that you won't believe, and many that will leave you speechless.https://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

May 31, 2023 • 1h 40min
Conspiracy Theories? Part 1 with Stuart Angel
On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This is one you'll enjoy as we go deep down the rabbit hole with some topics that you won't believe, and many that will leave you speechless.https://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show