The Appalachian Podcast

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

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

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

This show was an all-star cast that featured 2020 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Nominee Spike Cohen, along with Henry Law from "Moonshiners" on Discovery, Chip Slate from "Being Libertarian", and our old friend Smokey the Appalachistani, along with Chris Montgomery, Jonah DeBorde, and Andrew Kimble. We discussed the philosophy and ideology of Libertarianism, lockdowns, government overreach, what we believe to be important in Appalachia, and more. Check it out, and be sure to subscribe at 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/LiterallySpikeCohenhttps://www.instagram.com/literallyspikecohen/https://twitter.com/RealSpikeCohenhttps://www.facebook.com/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianhttps://www.facebook.com/LawsChoicehttps://www.instagram.com/stateofappalachia/https://www.facebook.com/photographybybethpreston?mibextid=LQQJ4dSupport the show

In this episode we were once again joined by Abe Naff, former Ferrum Baseball Coach, and Carter Chitwood, for some good stories from our past, as well as some big upcoming news involving Ferrum College and the 93 Baseball Team. We also discussed the current state of athletics in our country, new rules of baseball, the importance of losing, achieving greatness, celebrating local greats, and much more. It was a great conversation about sports, so tune in an enjoyhttp://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

We were joined on this show by Tarell Basham, current Cincinnati Bengal, and wresetlng sensation Ric Reeves, at the Rocky Mount Burger Company, for one hell of an epic podcast. We were all over the place with this one, but it was a genuine conversation about their past, growing up in Callaway, different paths taken, Tarells foray into the NFL, 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/Ric.Reeves.Pro.Wrestlerhttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

In this episode we were again joined by Bryan Hochstein, owner of Rocky Mount Burger Company, and we discussed the dire situation the town of Rocky Mount finds itself in. The budget is up and it really doesn't make sense, the Harvester has a willing buyer in Bryan, the five million dollar land purchase is looming, they're proposing an increase in meals tax, and much more. We were also joined by Christ Montgomery (Foggy Ridge Cattle Company), for a show that was informative and funny. So check it out and if you can pleas support us below!http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orgCa$h App: $getontapVenmo: @getontapPayPal: @wbriddlehttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/rmburgercohttps://www.facebook.com/FOIARockyMounthttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

For this show we set up at the Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Festival, held at the Crazy Horse Marina. We had a great show as we welcomed Henry Law, Star of Discovery TV show "Moonshiners" and man behind Laws Choice Distillery. We discussed some moonshine history from Franklin County, the Great Moonshine Conspiracy, along with some stories of Trooper Don Riddle Sr, grandfather of host Billy Riddle. We also welcomed Sandra Aranegui of Lovers Rock Productions and organizer of the event. We talked about a Moonshine Heritage Trail, local music, her ambitions, future events, with a fresh scoop on a band coming to play the Smith Mountain Lake Music Festival.Our last guest was artists Colby Helms and John Vance. Both were part of the musical acts playing the festival, and Colby is a previous guest (and fan favorite) of the show. We went into some recent news about his album, representation, upcoming shows, and we sang the praises of 5 Point Music Sanctuary. 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/LawsChoicehttps://www.facebook.com/MoonshinersTVhttps://www.facebook.com/LoversRockProductionsSupport the show

In this show we're joined again by Carter Chitwood, as we dive into parenting from a mans perspective, so trigger warning for the easily offended. We talked about a few town issues before getting to the meat of the show, which was discussing the crazy world we're trying to inspire children in. We also talked Nicholas Robertson for the Dodgers,  Bud Light nonsense, sports, education, man vs woman, and more. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

In this episode we sit down with Jordan Cook, who recently took over ownership of Appalachian Mountain Supply, now Mt Zion Seeds. We discuss recent town events, his foray into the business, government overreach, the term "conspiracy theorist", ways to strengthen our community, farming, and much more. Sit back and enjoy this one, just come with your thinking caps on. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/appalachianmtnsupplycoLLCSupport the show