The Appalachian Podcast

William Riddle
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 45min

Front Porch Podcast with Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue & Town Manager Robert Wood

On this show we're once again welcomed by Mayor Holland Perdue and town manager Robert Wood to discuss the recent purchase of the old Union Bank Building. We also discussed the Harvester, last years land purchase, and more, including a slew of questions from Simon at the end. Enjoy!https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show
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May 22, 2024 • 1h 37min

Fresh Start, New Beginnings

We're back after a week off of relaxing shows, and a couple of vacations, to bring you the latest where we dive into the wonders of the ocean, beach trips, the towns new purchase, some topical news, and some huge announcements!Support the show
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May 8, 2024 • 59min

State of Appalachia-Being Libertarian Addition with Smokey the Appalachistani pt2

We're back with our annual State of Appalachia episode where we were once again joined by Smokey the Appalachistani, to discuss all that is Appalachia. We were also joined by recurring co-hosts Chip Slate (Being Libertarian), Amos Denton, and Chris Montgomery to make it our biggest SoA yet. We discussed the current state of affairs for the Appalachian region, national issues, what a free state would look like, and more. You can check out the rest of the show at www.Patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://twitter.com/AppalachistaniSupport the show
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 4min

State of Appalachia-Being Libertarian Addition with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1

We're back with our annual State of Appalachia episode where we were once again joined by Smokey the Appalachistani, to discuss all that is Appalachia. We were also joined by recurring co-hosts Chip Slate (Being Libertarian), Amos Denton, and Chris Montgomery to make it our biggest SoA yet. We discussed the current state of affairs for the Appalachian region, national issues, what a free state would look like, and more. You can check out the rest of the show at www.Patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://twitter.com/AppalachistaniSupport the show
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Apr 24, 2024 • 55min

The American Dream with Dakota Weddle of Big Lick Roofing

On this show we were joined by Dakota Weddle, a young Appalachian entrepreneur, who has managed to build a massively successful business (Big Lick Roofing) at the age of 26. We discussed his motives, business model, some fun conversation about navigating troubled waters, and much more, along with a solid look into his innovative product of solar shingles. Check it out and get yourself motivated. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://biglickroofing.com/https://www.facebook.com/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianhttps://www.facebook.com/https://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/photographybybethprestonSupport the show
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 36min

IRS Appreciation show and Pulling the Strings with Stuart Angel

We're back with our friend Stuart Angel for another show where we dive into the craziest news events of the last few months and how they tie into a bigger plan. We revisited the Key Bridge incident, Disney, agendas, the rap game, and much more. This was a fun show so you'll enjoy it!http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianhttps://www.facebook.com/https://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/photographybybethprestonSupport the show
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Apr 10, 2024 • 2h 16min

Twenty Years Home from Iraq with Emmette Bird and Ryan Bird

In this show we were once again joined by Emmette Bird, and this time he brought his sone Ryan who is an Afghanistan Veteran. We discussed our trip to Iraq in 2003, and how things have gone in the 20 years (as of this week) since we've returned. We talked about our perseverance and how we survived something we were never meant to survive. We also discussed how the wars we're still fighting, what happens next with Russia, and much much more.  Support the show
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 48min

The Painted Trunk with Franklin County Pickers

On this episode we were joined by Amy Worley, Brian Olinger, and Jason London for an awesome talk on their vision for Rocky Mount, and how their business has flourished in recent months. You can find a treasure in some of the craziest places, so give a listen to some of those stories on this show. We also briefly discussed a friend truck tug-of-war between local governing bodies, and rattled Simons cage a time or two.Support the show
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 6min

Bridges Falling, Diddy Running

On this show we had to adapt, but weren't short any material as we talked about the recent bridge disaster in Baltimore, as we got Simons two cents as a maritime professional, We also talked about the recent big time arrests, a lesson in the royal family, local governments plaguing communities, and more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianhttps://www.facebook.com/https://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/photographybybethprestonSupport the show
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 34min

To the Show with St Louis Cardinals Pitcher Nick Robertson, plus Coach Barry Shelton and Carter Chitwood

On this episode we were once again joined by Nick Robertson, now Pitcher for the St Louis Cardinals, to talk all things baseball, We discussed his call up in 2023, playing for historic franchises, along with talk of other local ball players, 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/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianhttps://www.facebook.com/https://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/photographybybethprestonSupport the show

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