The Appalachian Podcast

In this show we sit down with Holland Perdue, Mayoral Candidate for Rocky Mount, to discuss an array of topics. We talked about his vision for Rocky Mount, why he decided to run, to lay his roots here, and issues that the town currently faces, as well as some of his plans to increase transparency and get the residents more involved. After our conversation with him, Simon and Billy revisit the recent episode with Phillip Bane, the controversy surrounding it, the reaction, and the alleged arrest of Asst Town Manager Mark Moore. We also hashed out a few other ideas you might enjoy so give it a listen. Also please give us a follow on all social media (links below), share, and leave us a review, Support the show

In this show we get down to brass tacks and put on our comedic twist,  as we bring on Phillip Bane, local entrepreneur and candidate for Rocky Mount Town Council. More importantly, he's dealt with multiple, unnecessary, roadblocks by the town that has prohibited him from moving forward with his boutique hotel (The Morris Hotel), that would almost certainly breathe new life into a dying downtown area. With that we also get into absurd salaries of town employees, information from FOIA requests, wasted tax dollars, bogus litigation, the Harvester hemorrhaging money, and much more. The time to start focusing on local corruption is now. Pay attention, ask questions, and think critically. As always we appreciate the support so please like, share, and leave us a review. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/Support the show

We finally made this one up as we were once again joined by Darnell and Brain Moore, brothers, who represent Black Lives Matter in our little corner of Appalachia. The first show was a great time and conversation, but the audio file completely vanished, so we made sure to do this again because it's a necessary discussion that needs to be had...over and over. Brian and Darnell are both very active in our community, and much like us are working towards bettering our community, so they have earned the right to be heard and we were glad to offer that platform, even if we disagree...which we did. However, it's face to face conversations and leading by example that will help us overcome certain barriers that have been placed in front of all of us. In part one we talked about BLM and local issues, Critical Race Theory, public schools, the Civil War, Confederate Statues, progressivism, and more. Please like, share, give us a follow, and leave us a review. https://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

This show we were joined by Don and Kelly Johnson, a team of "ghost hunters", for a term some might recognize. Put aside your preconceived notions, because this was one hell of a show. We talked about some of the strangest things they've encountered in their 10 years of research, along with how a lot of the spiritual world applies to every day life, and much more. You really just need to listen because it's difficult to explain how good this show was. Give em a follow on Facebook, as well as us, and please leave a review. https://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/Beyondthedarkparanormal/https://www.instagram.com/beyondthedarkparanormal/Support the show

This was a special show, **with bonus content at the end**.. In this episode with sit down with a familiar guest, Chris Williams, and his father Orbreyn, on the main drag leading to Martinsville Speedway, for some great stories from the patriarch of the Williams family. Living outside of the speedway has produced a ton of memories for the family, but that's only the half of it. Obrey was also a pioneer in the world of sponsored tournament fishing in Virginia, a Dale Earnhardt souvenir manager, an amazing father, and GM of Martinsville Speedway. This show is full of great stories of hunting, fishing, tornados, memories, and so much more. Please check it out, give us a follow, and leave a review.https://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/SMARTMODIFIEDTOUR/https://southernmodified.com/https://www.instagram.com/smartmods_/https://twitter.com/SMARTMods_https://www.facebook.com/harwellgrice73Support the show

This show we're joined by Brian Maxwell, as he prepares for his next bout for BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) in Great Falls, MT this weekend. Brian is a product of the FCHS Wrestling program, so we talked about growing up in rural Virginia, his path to the MMA, fighting childhood hero Chad "Ocho-Cinco" Johnson, and plans for the future. Plus, we quickly learned we had a lot of the same influences growing up, in culture and in school, so the conversation went to differently awesome levels. Please give us a follow and a review, and as always we appreciate your support.http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/brian_maxwell_12/https://www.facebook.com/BrianMaxwellMMAhttps://twitter.com/BrianMaxwellOf1https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://watch.bareknuckle.tv/videosSupport the show

In this episode we take a different turn as we're joined by Tara Riddle (wide of Host Billy Riddle) and Karen Winstead, as we discuss the options when bringing a precious life into this world. Karen is a midwife at the New Life Birth Center, and we (Riddles) were recent recipients of their services for the birth of our son. Many families out there aren't aware of their options, or know there is an alternative to corporate medicine, so give this show a listen for some valuable information and good stories, for you or anyone welcoming a pregnancy. When it comes to your baby, you want to be as well informed and educated as possible. Please like, share, and leave a review. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.newlifebirthcenter.orghttps://www.facebook.com/New-Life-Birth-Center-64351619612https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

On this show we sat down with former guests, and friends of the show, John Clements and Thomas Meeks to look back at some of the best stories we've been fortunate to hear on this show. We played back a handful of clips, with reactions, to highlight some of the best moments on the show. You'll find clips from Jared Stout, Tyler Godsey, Jimmy Hensley, and more in this episode that's sure to make you laugh. Please like, share, and leave us a review. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/SMARTMODIFIEDTOUR/https://southernmodified.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/TheJaredStoutBandhttps://www.facebook.com/5pointsmusicSupport the show

This show was up there with the best of em. We sat down with the legendary "Ferrum Flash" Paul Radford, who at 90 years old is still as sharp as a tack. Tune in to hear stories of bootlegging, tangling with Earnhardt, running from the law, historic racing stories, and so much more. Don't want to give any away, just go listen. We promise the stories rival anything you'll hear on the Dale Jr Download.https://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/SMARTMODIFIEDTOUR/https://southernmodified.com/https://www.instagram.com/smartmods_/https://twitter.com/SMARTMods_https://www.facebook.com/harwellgrice73Support the show

This was a special show, as we completed our first "Swapcast" with former NASCAR Driver and Fox Sports Analyst Hermie Sadler, Senator Bill Stanley, and Shep Moss in Hermie's RV, turn 3, of famed North Wilkesboro Speedway for the return of racing to the North Carolina short track. We discussed the SMART Modified Tour impact on local tracks, SS Racing which is owned by Hermie and Senator Stanley, their historic win with Ryan Newman, their fight against the State of Virginia overreach on small business, and much more. Give us a follow, with a review, and please share. If you'd like to support us please sign up at our Patreon under @getontap.https://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/HermieSadlerhttps://twitter.com/BillStanleyhttps://www.facebook.com/SMARTMODIFIEDTOUR/https://southernmodified.com/https://www.facebook.com/vastanleylawgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/stanleyforsenatehttps://www.facebook.com/SSRacing1622https://twitter.com/SSRacing1622https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show