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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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May 25, 2023 • 1h 47min

Being Libertarian with Spike Cohen, Chip Slate, Moonshiner Henry Law, plus Smokey the Appalachistani

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
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May 17, 2023 • 2h 28min

Legends in the Making with Abe Naff and Carter Chitwood

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
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May 10, 2023 • 2h 40min

Making It with Cincinnati Bengals DE Tarell Basham plus Wrestler RIC REEVES

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
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May 2, 2023 • 2h 17min

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount-Lines in the Sand with Bryan Hochstein

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

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