A banger episode today indeed friends! We talk with Alana Anton - Queerbilly Activist, scholar of Appalachian Sociology, and higher-ed indoctrinator - about identity and media portrayal of Appalachia in the age of trump!Learn more about Alana: https://instabio.cc/Queerbilly ||HELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  GOING IN WHEELING!Mustard Seed Mountain! https://gofund.me/7552fd5d||Timestamps01:19:  Intro - guns in the courtroom07:08:  Intro - KBJ and Rand Paul17:32:  Announcements19:15:  Powered by the Piggy!26:30: Interview with Alana Anton01:02:41:  Beef with the Sarah Palin of beef||All the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMh||Follow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhT||Check out our wonderful sponsors!Skinny Piggy Kombucha! (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get a discount on your order) https://skinnypiggykombucha.com/Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Westside Fairy Tales  http://westsidefairytales.com||Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employersSend us a textSupport the show

We got a good one for you today, friends.  We talk about the struggles teachers in Appalachia are facing by sharing some of their thoughts and feelings about teaching in the current political, health, and social environments.  We also hear from Danny Holderby - a teacher in Southeast Ohio - about how his kids are handling the social and emotional tolls of the pandemic. HELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  GOING IN WHEELING!Mustard Seed Mountain campaign letter https://bit.ly/3isPsIk Timestamps02:04:  Brief thoughts on Mad Dog "Key Bumps" Cawthorn03:50:  Intro - Amazon union win, Jay-Z crosses the picket line13:14:  Announcements17:54:  What Appalachian teachers are telling us32:30: Interview with Danny Holderby49:04:  Beef with the Chris Rock of beefAll the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMhFollow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCheck out our wonderful sponsors!Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employersSend us a textSupport the show

John is on leave again this week, so we're sharing the audio from the panel Chuck was on at the Appalachian Studies Association Conference earlier this month that focused on New Media in Appalachia and how we're highlighting and amplifying Appalachian voices.  The questions focused on code-switching, identity, and so much more. On the panel (aside from Chuck):Ashton Marra (moderator) - Deputy Managing Editor of 100 Days in Appalachia https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/Crystal Good  - Founder of Black By God https://blackbygod.org/Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin - Co-host of Black in Appalachia https://www.blackinappalachia.org/HELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  GOING IN WHEELING!Mustard Seed Mountain campaign letter https://bit.ly/3isPsIk All the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMhFollow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCheck out our wonderful sponsors!Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck is joined by Peshka Calloway - West Virginian, Affrilachian, US Army Veteran, Artist, Storyteller, and Co-Director of Holler Health Justice, BIPOC- and queer-led racial, economic, and reproductive justice nonprofit and abortion fund in West Virginia.  We talked about building power for people in the margins, voting rights, reproductive justice, unions, and more!  Check out Peshka's linktree for all her things https://linktr.ee/PeshkaCallowayHELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  GOING IN WHEELING!Mustard Seed Mountain campaign letter https://bit.ly/3isPsIk All the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMhFollow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCheck out our wonderful sponsors!Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck is joined by Kendra Winchester to discuss what it means to be an Appalachian Expat (aka Expatalachian) and the feelings we have about leaving the region we love. Check out Kendra's project, Read Appalachia https://bit.ly/3w9FaVAWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMhAll the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaFollow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCheck out our wonderful sponsors!Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Today we talk with Alaina Wood about eco-anxiety, sustainability, and more. Alaina is a sustainability scientist and climate communicator from Johnson City, TN who has garnered a TikTok following of over ¼ million helping people through their eco-anxiety and channeling climate angst into positive actionFollow Alaina on Tiktok https://bit.ly/3pSkj54Check out her website https://bit.ly/3vUXNfPWe got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMhTimestamps02:30:  Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 and the great philosopher Toby Keith8:44:  Announcements15:16:  Interview with Alaina Wood46:00: Beef with the Toby Keith of BeefAll the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaMusicIntro Music:  "Black Cadillac" by Leanne Binder https://bit.ly/3sVOwlVTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown  https://bit.ly/3vQYqXJFollow us!-Instagram http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCheck out our wonderful sponsors!Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers.  Send us a textSupport the show

Charles Booker, U.S. Senate candidate for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, joins us to talk about reaching people from the hood to the holler, challenging Rand Paul, and how he campaigns in the wrestling ring. Timestamps02:25:  Brief acknowledgment about Ukraine05:01:  Intro I -  F*ck Don Blankenship10:10:  Intro II - Hank the Tank/Biblical Bar Banger18:11:  Announcements21:26:  Interview with Charles Booker59:06: Beef with the Zendaya of BeefAll the thingsJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet Neema's shirt here! MusicIntro/Outro Music:  "My Kind" by OyoTransition Music:  "A Walk in the Woods" by Lucas LyonsFollow us on all social media!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTCornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Send us a textSupport the show

We have an incredible interview for you today.  Chuck and John are joined by Dr. Bill Turner. Dr. Turner is an academic and consultant best-known for his ground-breaking research on African-American communities in Appalachia, and recently published the book, "Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns"  (you can buy it from WVU Press here).Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia (LIVE SHOW THIS FRIDAY 2/25)Timestamps02:23:  Intro - Pastor Greg Locke and his anti-witch tirade12:39:  Intro II -  Feeding children in West Virginia23:44:  Interview with Dr. Bill Turner 58:52: Beef with the Peppa Pig of BeefGet Neema's shirt here!  Follow us on all social media!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/Send us a textSupport the show

We've got a Husky Fit episode this week where we riff on current events including the Amazon union re-vote in Alabama, teacher shortages, and the Ohio senate race. Timestamps02:06:  Intro -Groundhog-gate10:02:  Some dope announcements13:50:  Amazon union re-vote24:55:  Ohio millionaires Senate primary 36:00: Nationwide teacher shortage42:02: Beef with the Wes Anderson of BeefJoin our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaCornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)Follow us on all social media!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTSend us a textSupport the show

...as well as other progressives?We talk with progressive organizer, Appalachian Ohio-native, and TikTok truth-teller John Russell about censorship on TikTok.  Check out The Hill's segment on it here.You can follow John and subscribe to The Holler newsletter here.  Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaCornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)Timestamps01:03:  Intro - M&M cancel culture + Bengals04:17:  Intro II -  Banning books and anti-semitism in TN15:13:  Announcements/Ale-8 CONTROVERSY20:01:  TikTok censorship with John Russell 01:00:23: Beef with the Johnny Knoxville of BeefFollow us on all social media!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhTTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/Send us a textSupport the show