Today, Chuck and Big John discuss the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub and some recent criticisms surrounding it. Take our survey on how to say Appalachia!!! https://forms.gle/GzR5N7t575d242Ko9Listen to Big John's interview with CityBeat Cincinnati for their "Elegy" podcast series. https://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/ElegyTheManyMythsofJDVance/PageTimestamps2:32 — Announcement about election night livestream and dialect survey6:40 — Intro topics: Where's JD? Kentucky Isn't in play18:25 — The Appalachian Clean Hydrogen hub18:25 — introduction to clean hydrogen hubs20:16 — a primer on "clean hydrogen"26:50 — is it clean energy?35:15 — What the ARCH is and what are the criticisms about it?47:16 — the IRA and electric vehicles51:31 — A three week PTO from beef-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Send us a textSupport the show

**Re-uploading due to an issue with the previous episode's audio file! Should be fixed now This week, we talk about a fake story out of Western North Carolina that is causing real problems, a legendary Appalachian woman who deserves our respect, and Chuck talks with Gabrielle Cerberville - aka the Chaotic Forager - about all things mushrooms and Mycology, including how they can make music!  Gabrielle's Links! https://gabriellecerberville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chaoticforager/Timestamps 3:00 — Legendary Appalachian woman opener 15:35 — FEMA hunters: fake story, real consequences 24:00 — Interview with the Chaotic Forager Gabrielle Cerberville 55:00 — Beef with violence! in sports Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic sponsors! Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/  DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will Send us a textSupport the show

We've got a bit of a riff episode this week because Chuck is evacuating from Hurricane Milton.  Big John shares his harrowing stories of growing up as an overweight kid longing to be an athlete, we analyze Fat Bear Week, and then having a lengthy discussion about the misinformation surrounding the Hurricane Helene response in AppalachiaTimestamps00:02 — A preamble about the episode and Mothman 07:58 — Fat Bear Week Brief Intro 08:15 — Big John recounts his experience as a fat young boy trying to play sports18:06 — The ACTUAL Fat Bear Week Analysis31:30 — Misinformation about the Hurricane Helene responseTransition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck talks with Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Palestinian-American organizer and policy analyst representing Georgia's 97th House District.  She is the first Muslim and Palestinian woman ever elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives.  We talk about her background and her work as an elected official, as well as the Uncommitted movement within the Democratic Party and how she was supposed to speak at the DNC but was denied.  It's an important part of the overall conversation surrounding the election and Rep. Romman brings a needed perspective to this conversation. Plus, Chuck and Big John talk about issues not getting enough coverage in Appalachia, according to the Appalachia subreddit. Learn more about Rep. Romman https://www.ruwa4georgia.com/https://www.instagram.com/ruwa4georgia/https://twitter.com/Ruwa4GeorgiaTimestamps05:57 — Issues not getting enough attention in Appalachia (according to r/Appalachia)29:20 — Interview with Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman01:13:30 — Big John's Perpetual Beef with the Cincinnati BengalsTransition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck talks with Christopher J. Williamson, Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Secretary Williamson leads the federal agency in charge of keeping all miners safe and healthy, and was a key figure behind rule changes that help protect miners from silica dust exposure.  We're thrilled he joined the show!Plus, Chuck and Big John breakdown the presidential debate. Learn more about the Chris Mack story at the DOL https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2024/michael-lewis-chris-marks-the-canary-who-is-government/Timestamps02:10 — Intro and discussion about presidential debate24:42 — Interview with Secretary Chris J. Williamson28:15 — Secretary Williamson's Appalachian roots and background39:00 — Black lung and the silica dust exposure rule changes48:55 — Reaction to the rule from miners, industry, etc. 01:01:05 — Other priorities at MSHA01:14:30 — Profile about Chris Mack01:17:10 — Big John's got beef with….you?Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about WVU's confusing and extremely disappointing blame game about the Appalachian studies minor, discuss the bonkers racism coming out of politicians mouths about Haitian migrants in Springfield, OH, and then Chuck talks to D.J. Byrnes — the man holding Buckeye state politicians feet to the fire under the mantle of "The Rooster."Subscribe to The Rooster and support D.J.'s work!: https://www.rooster.info/Timestamps03:21 — WVU's appalling blame game for Appalachian Studies minor15:25 — The fake racist story about Haitian migrants eating pets in Ohio12:30 — Banning crowdfunding for teacher classroom supplies26:15 — Interview with D.J. Byrnes (The Rooster)28:27 — D.J.'s background and how he broke the Urban Meyer lap dance story35:58 — FirstEnergy bribery scandal & gerrymandering40:11 — How TV news and media consolidation has warped local/state politics43:21 — Background on Haitian immigrants in OH/racist political games53:33 — How D.J. duped former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy into meeting him at a Raising Cane's01:07:10 — Big John's got beef WITH HIMSELF!Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John demand an apology from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team for reasons which you'll soon find out, discuss John Russell's historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, talk with Mike from the Mothboys Podcast, and question the integrity of an election in Kentucky /sCheck out the Mothboys here! https://mothboys.buzzsprout.com/Timestamps01:09 —Appodlachia shirts made national television02:33— The Detroit Tigers disrespected Appodlachia8:00 — John Russell brought the truth to the DNC28:00 — Interview with Mike from the Mothboys52:42 — Beef with election integrity in the Kentucky "I voted" sticker election -----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Send us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John plead with listeners to fund their expedition to the Ponderosa Buffet in Taipei, Taiwan, discuss the lack of restrictions in West Virginia on kangaroo ownership, cast doubt at school districts banning crowdfunding, and Chuck speaks with Laura Morris about her newly published book, “The Stone Catchers.”Find out more about the Stone Catchers here! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900554/the-stone-catchersTimestamps02:00 —Appodlachia can bring peace between China and Taiwan via Ponderosa09:11 — Roo on the loose!12:30 — Banning crowdfunding for teacher classroom supplies21:53 — Interview with Laura Morris49:00 — Beef with the Big Jehovah's Witness of Beef on sexism-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk why private equity is buying up trailer parks nationwide and how the community of Charlottesville, VA fought a buy-out to keep ownership local. We also talk about Tim Walz and why he's leaps and bounds better than ol' John Dammit VanceTimestamps02:29 — A brief chat about ol' TIm Walz15:15 — Background on private equity buying up trailer parks21:09 — PE bad practices when owning trailer parks34:42 — Charlottesville story on community fighting back52:12 — Beef with toxic masculinity and Appalachian gatekeeping-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more   / appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSend us a textSupport the show

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about what sports Appalachians would be the best at in the Olympics, a John Dammit Vance update, and discuss whether Appalachia is Trump CountryTimestamps02:29 — Disclaimer about Veepstakes 03:28 — Olympic archery at Best Buy07:40 — What sport Appalachians would be best at in the Olympics12:38 — Briefly talking about the Veepstakes16:49 — JD Vance hates Pokemon and children35:40 — Is Appalachia Trump Country?54:30 — Beef with Glenn "simps for TurboTax" Youngkin-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more   / appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.Send us a textSupport the show