

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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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 36min
Standing on Your Morals with Mayor Holland Perdue
On this episode we bring back Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue to get an update on how things are going in the heart of the Moonshine Capital. We discussed the recent highlight of a local singer heading to American Idol, a avoidable tragedy in the Roanoke Valley, recent happenings in the town, what we can look forward to in the future, and much more.Support the show

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
Liberty Rising with Eric Brakey and JP Kirby
Our last show of Liberty Con featured two incredibly smart individuals in Eric Brakey and JP Kirby, as we discussed ways to getting the right people elected, students rights, a wrap of our weekend, and much more!Support the show

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 38min
Into the Iraqi Abyss with Eric Ceglowksi and Poo
On this episode we were joined by a couple of soldiers from the 1032nd TC, from a 2003 Deployment, to discuss the wild times we had when we were younger. If you've listened to some of our Iraq shows before, you'll know it was a different experience than anyone else had, and for good reason. Rag Tag Appalachians, who no one knew were there, had their own way about doing things, so this episode didn't disappoint. Check it out.Support the show

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 10min
Moving Forward with Former Vice Presidential Candidate Mike ter Maat
This show was our first video recorded podcast, and we welcomed an old friend in Mike ter Maat, recent Vice Presidential Candidate for the Libertarian Party, for an interesting conversation on the current political landscape. We discussed the first month of the new administration, looked back on the LP convention, advancing the message, the current culture of the country, and much much more. Support the show

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 23min
200th Episode Special Pt 2: The Future Is Now
In our 2nd part of our 200th Episode Special we continue our conversation about the current state of our country, how it compares to 8 years ago, and what we expect (and hope) to see in the future. We also talked about some of our fondest memories of our first 199 shows, show appreciation for those who have helped us get this far, what we have to look forward to as a show, and the importance of conversation, plus so much more. Support the show

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 29min
200th Episode Special Pt 1: Fire on The Mountain
We kick off our 200th episode special with some catching up, then jumping into one of the best community stories you'll hear as we discuss recent wildfires that were held back by an amazing community. We talked about the recent flooding in the heart of Appalachia, along with some funny moments from the past, and more.Support the show

Feb 12, 2025 • 25min
Update from Appalachia
This is a quick update as to where we've been the last couple weeks. We haven't forgotten about y'all, we're just shaping up so stay tuned!!!Support the show

Jan 29, 2025 • 39min
Being Libertarian Liberty Con Pre-Game with David Fite
On this version of Spaces on X we were joined by David Fite to pregame Liberty Con, by Students for Liberty, coming up in Washington DC February 7-8. We made the trip last year and had an absolute blast, and this year looks to be no different. We discussed some of the awesome guests from this year, some folks we met last year, what you can expect, and much more.Support the show

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 39min
Being Libertarian Series: The Next 100 Days in America
We were back with Amos, Chip, and Billy to discuss what the next 100 days may look like in the new administration, how we've navigated this far, what we hope for, and what to expect, plus much more.Support the show

Jan 15, 2025 • 1h 14min
Being Libertarian Series: Crumbling Empire
On this show Chip, Amos, and Billy dove deep into the recent happenings in Calfornia, and how they contrast with western North Carolina, how the culture is shifting, DEI being a dangerous way to go about business, and much much more!Support the show


