For this show we set up at the Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Festival, held at the Crazy Horse Marina. We had a great show as we welcomed Henry Law, Star of Discovery TV show "Moonshiners" and man behind Laws Choice Distillery. We discussed some moonshine history from Franklin County, the Great Moonshine Conspiracy, along with some stories of Trooper Don Riddle Sr, grandfather of host Billy Riddle. We also welcomed Sandra Aranegui of Lovers Rock Productions and organizer of the event. We talked about a Moonshine Heritage Trail, local music, her ambitions, future events, with a fresh scoop on a band coming to play the Smith Mountain Lake Music Festival.Our last guest was artists Colby Helms and John Vance. Both were part of the musical acts playing the festival, and Colby is a previous guest (and fan favorite) of the show. We went into some recent news about his album, representation, upcoming shows, and we sang the praises of 5 Point Music Sanctuary. http://www.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/LawsChoicehttps://www.facebook.com/MoonshinersTVhttps://www.facebook.com/LoversRockProductionsSupport the show

In this show we're joined again by Carter Chitwood, as we dive into parenting from a mans perspective, so trigger warning for the easily offended. We talked about a few town issues before getting to the meat of the show, which was discussing the crazy world we're trying to inspire children in. We also talked Nicholas Robertson for the Dodgers,  Bud Light nonsense, sports, education, man vs woman, and more. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

In this episode we sit down with Jordan Cook, who recently took over ownership of Appalachian Mountain Supply, now Mt Zion Seeds. We discuss recent town events, his foray into the business, government overreach, the term "conspiracy theorist", ways to strengthen our community, farming, and much more. Sit back and enjoy this one, just come with your thinking caps on. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/appalachianmtnsupplycoLLCSupport the show

In this show we mark the 20th Anniversary of the 1032nd combat deployment, who took off on April 4th, 2003 to enter the War in Iraq. Soldiers from Moonshine hollers, to coal country, and everywhere in-between came together, in a wild time, with no real understanding of why they were even there. In this show we get perspectives from all around as we welcomed back Emmette Bird, Casey Brannon, and Poo, with Wes Brickey for the first time in a year, and for the first time James Adams. This is a great show that'll give you a new respect from the average man who was asked to to above average tasks!!https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

On this episode we dive into the Afghanistan experience from the view of NAVY Corpsmen, and Franklin County Native, James Beheler. We talk about the implications of the war, the after affects, and everything in-between. We discussed his venture into fly fishing and how it helped him cope with the stresses of war, and how he hopes to share that with other veterans. We also talk about how important it is for veterans to reach out, and find that niche. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

In this episode we discuss the recent vote to purchase land, at a tune of Five Million Dollars, by the Town Council and EDA. In part one, with Nick, we give our immediate reaction and ponder the serious questions that should be raised. In the second half of the show we were joined by Christ Montgomery, and revised our rant with new information we had received from a meeting with town officials.  We hope you enjoy, engage, and ask the questions that should be asked because you, as taxpayers, will be on the hook!https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

In this show we were joined by rising musician Colby Helms to talk everything music. From his foray into the art, to his influences, new album, along with a few tunes played at the end. We also talked about Simons brief stint into the music world, as well as some of our favorite bands, Beatles conspiracies, the industry, and more. This show was a lot of fun to record, and you'll appreciate the great content once you listen.https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077773536743Support the show

In our second rendition of The State of Appalachia we return to the Blackwater Building and Custom Woodworking Studio to welcome back Smokey the Appalachistai, and we had one hell of a rant fest. We were also joined by Amos Denton and Christ Montgomery where we dove into the oil spill in Ohio, Ukraine,  homesteading, federal government failures, local politicians sucking it up, memories, good stories, how to move forward, and much more. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/BlackwaterbuildingSupport the show

In our second rendition of The State of Appalachia we return to the Blackwater Building and Custom Woodworking Studio to welcome back Smokey the Appalachistai, and we had one hell of a rant fest. We were also joined by Amos Denton and Christ Montgomery where we dove into the oil spill in Ohio, Ukraine,  homesteading, federal government failures, local politicians sucking it up, memories, good stories, how to move forward, and much more. https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/BlackwaterbuildingSupport the show

Every few weeks we try to release a "Subscriber Only Show" over at Patreon.com/getontapThis is a free preview into one of those shows, we hope you enjoy. It's only $3/Month minimum, and you'll be doing us a great favor as we work to build around our wonderful Appalachian Communities!We're back with another subscriber show, and we dove heavy into some shit stirring topics. First we discussed the recent incident  involving a local man allegedly killing his dogs after a whirlwind of news stories, false allegations, candlelight vigils, and community support to help find the two labradors. We also talked about a Franklin County man being charged with a felony for eluding police while trying to get his daughter to the ER, jury nullification, and how ridiculous our justice system has become. We finished off by discussing proposed solar farms, what we're not being told, and upcoming meetings being held (with little to no promotion) that we can attend to ask these questions. Enjoy this one!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