

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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Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 31min
The People vs Franklin County: Asking Questions
On this show we jumped back into some important questions regarding local government and their capabilities, and questioned some of the motives behind their decisions. We discussed public schools, board of supervisor decisions, a little "State of the Union" (because why not) and a bunch 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

Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 43min
The People VS Franklin County School Board & How We Got Here with Stuart Angel
We jumped back in to the thick of it as Billy, Simon, Amos, and Chip were joined again by Stuart Angle to talk about the corruption of the public school system, how we got here, and ideas on how to change it. We also dove into a few conspiracies, how they're tied to the school system, as well as a few other hot topics. Appreciate y'all checking us out,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/harwellgriceSupport the show

Feb 28, 2024 • 49min
Spike Cohen Unplugged in Washington DC
On this show we were once again joined by friend Spike Cohen (2020 Libertarian Party VP Candidate, You Are The Power), along with Chip Slate (Being Libertarian) for a fun conversation as we departed the weekends festivities at Liberty Con in Washington, DC. We chatted up about our weekend in, some of the things You Are the Power has been up to, along with talk of a huge debate coming up with someone we'd all enjoy seeing Spike humiliate, and a slew of other topics. https://www.libertycon.com/http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://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/https://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 24min
The People VS Franklin County: Live from the Board of Supervisors Meeting featuring Jeremiah Deborde (Passel Hill Farms), Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, and Others
On this special episode we were set up at the Franklin County Board of Supervisors Meeting for reaction to their recent moves that have the entire community in an uproar. We sat up to get feedback from the public, ask questions, and try to educate folks on some matters. We were joined by Mayor Holland Perdue of Rocky Mount, Jeremiah Deborde from Passel Hills Farm, and others for the anticipated event. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://beinglibertarian.comhttps://www.facebook.com/HollandPerduehttps://www.facebook.com/passelhillshttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 58min
Good People Break Bad Laws with Australian Film Director Topher Field
This show we were joined by Director (Battleground Melbourne) and Author (Good People Break Bad Laws) Topher Field, along with Adrian [redacted] for one of the BEST shows we've ever recorded. Topher is an award winning film director who made a big name during the lockdowns, by standing up against the Covid Regime in his home country of Australia, and we jumped into all that along with talk of Appalachia, overreach, and a lot of fun in between. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://beinglibertarian.comhttps://www.libertycon.com/https://www.topherfield.net/https://twitter.com/TopherFieldhttps://twitter.com/theaussiewirehttps://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Feb 4, 2024 • 50min
Based Backpack Kid Jaiden Rodriguez & Mother Eden Rodriguez live from Liberty Con
Jaiden Rodriguez drew national attention in 2023 when he became known as "Based Backpack Kid" after he was removed from class in Colorado over a Gadsden flag patch on his backpack. At the time, and since then, he has become a huge advocate for free speech while touring the country, and meeting some of the biggest names in the conservative/liberty movement. On this show we were joined by Chip Slate (Being Libertarian) to talk to Jaiden about his journey, what he's learned, what's next, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://beinglibertarian.comhttps://www.libertycon.com/https://twitter.com/BasedBackpacBoyhttps://www.instagram.com/basedbackpackboy/https://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 24min
An Americans American with Jason "Storm Chaser" Nelson-Prepper Beef Founder
This show was pretty damn cool as we joined Jason "Storm Chaser Nelson, former Army Special Ops and Texas Congressional Candidate, for a conversation about his dive into the beef world with his company Prepper Beef, the current state of the union, border issues, sustainability, and more. https://www.libertycon.com/http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://twitter.com/RealJasonNelsonhttps://prepperbeef.com/https://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 31min
Spaces on X-Liberty Con Pregame with Spike Cohen and Chip Slate
On this show we welcomed bad the Libertarian Party VP Candidate 2020 Spike Cohen (You Are the Power) and Chip Slate from Being Libertarian. This one was a little different, as we took on a radio-feel with questions from listeners and talked about our upcoming trip to Washington DC for Liberty Con. Hopefully we can do more of these in the future and get some interesting folks on for subscriber shows. Bare with us as we begin chase new horizons.https://www.libertycon.com/http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.youarethepower.net/https://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show

Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 28min
Being Libertarian Series with Benn Swann, Investigative Journalist & CEO/Founder of Sovren Media and Truth In Media
On this show Simon, Billy, and Chip [Being Libertarian Media} welcomed investigative journalist, and media influencer, Ben Swann, whose organization Truth In Media recently did a 10 part series on Jan 6th that featured Lara Logan. We also talked about his company Sovren Media (competitor to YouTube )along with its features, plus with social media influence, Donald Trump, censorship, possible Trump VP picks, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.crawfordandpower.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://sovren.media/https://twitter.com/BenSwann_https://twitter.com/Truth_InMediahttps://twitter.com/SovrenMediaSupport the show

Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 46min
Appalachian Farmer: God-Given Food as Medicine with Thad and Gayle Montgomery
We're back with our friends Thad and Gayle Montgomery (Melvins Farm to Fork, Sweeland Farms) for another Appalachian Farmer episode. We discussed their upcoming event "God-Given Food as Medicine" and the amazing speakers they'll have in attendance, and something we'll be attending and hoping to get some good conversation. We also talked about how food is connected to the earth, government regulations, Polyface Farms, and raids on raw milk farms. http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084420137669https://www.melvinsfarm2fork.com/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the show


