

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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Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 46min
Appalachia's Mayor with Holland Perdue
We welcomed back Holland Perdue, Mayor of Rocky Mount, VA and this one was as entertain as any. We got an update on the town, how tourism matters in these times, a discussion about local politics, and much more. Support the show

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 50min
Being Libertarian Series: Appalachian Awakening
On this show we had touched back to our liberty roots and had a discussion about the direction of the Republic, and if it can be shifted before it's too late. We discussed the Hunter Biden pardon, failed policies, insane amounts of money being sent everywhere except where it should, cabinet nominations, grifters taking advantage of people in Helene torn Appalachia, and much more.Support the show

Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 54min
A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges
On this show we sat down with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges to have a discussion about the real constitution, and how the corporate world has wrapped its tentacles around every aspect of our lives. It was a fascination conversation, with our goofy twist on things. We also talked about the recent happenings in Western North Carolina, and how it all applies to the conversation at hand.Support the show

Nov 27, 2024 • 57min
Subscriber ONLY After Show Free Preview: A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges
On this subscriber only after show we jumped in to some of the awesome things coming down the line for us, and show some appreciation for you folks who have helped us get this far. We also discussed the recent cabinet picks from Donald Trump, and threw around some ideas on how to help out Western North Carolina in the future. As always we appreciate your support, it means so much to us.Support the show

Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 48min
A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2
This is part 2 of the show where we welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene, so the significance of the hypothetical is more relevant than when we recorded in mid September. Check it out, we think you'll really enjoy this one.Support the show

Nov 13, 2024 • 2h 20min
The People Have Spoken with Mike Meyers
We are officially back in the Mountain Studio, and we had one heck of a time recording this one for y'all, We welcomed Mike Meyers, who works in the Aeronautical field, to get everyone caught back up. It's been a wild couple of months since we were all together so we got updates on everyone before diving right in. We discussed the lack of response in Western North Carolina, the election, how it affects Appalachia, some of the new appointees, who we think should get a shot, and much much more. Appreciate y'all checking us out, and please be sure to give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to us on.Support the show

Nov 6, 2024 • 2h 30min
Appalachia Reckoning: Election Night 2024
We were back with another Spaces on X, and Election Night Special, as we had a great discussion about the election, what the future may hold, our thoughts on the current state of affairs, and much more. We were joined by our friend Matthew Rife, we had Stuart Angel back on, and others, for one hell of a good time, as we updated the election throughout the night, talked a little bit about Western NC, and much moreSupport the show

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 43min
A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1
We welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene, so the significance of the hypothetical is more relevant than when we recorded in mid September. Check it out, we think you'll really enjoy this one.Support the show

Oct 23, 2024 • 2h 16min
Election 2024: What Matters in Appalachia
We once again bring you a "Spaces on X" that was as interesting as a traditonal show we could have put together. For this one we had Chip host from BeinLibertarian, and we're joined by Smokey The Appalachistani, Stuart Angel was back, along with Matthew Rife, and others. We talked about Donald Trump making an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the recent happenings at TimCast, along with the impact this election may have, what may happen next, and much more. Appreciate yall tuning in.Support the show

Oct 16, 2024 • 2h 4min
Update from the Front Lines: Helene Recovery in North Carolina
Welcome back to another show that was one of our "Spaces on X" where we got first hand accounts from Nick Ferrari and Jonah DeBoarde, who are also neighbors in our area and previous guests of the show. They discussed their journey to North Carolina, things they saw, efforts, what is needed next, along with Simon making his grand appearance from New Jersey. Check it out, it's fascinating.Support the show