This week, we close out our special series by diving into what got people to move to Appalachia who weren't originally from the region.  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)Timestamps00:25:  Intro - Carhartt ain't Murica 02:40:  Intro II -  the 1/2 bath is a symbol of class10:25:  Announcements 15:01:  Why come to Appalachia?56:10: Beef with the Machine Gun Kelly 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/czgUeWzvhTSend us a textSupport the show

[This is a re-upload from last week after the audio file we previously used got corrupted]Lots of people have left Appalachia for a variety of reasons.   We explore those reasons and share some of your stories (including our own).  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)Timestamps 00:05: Intro 03:44: TN state rep tries to "pants" a referee, ends poorly 12:33: Leaving Appalachia  46:02: Beef with the pants-ing politician 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/czgUeWzvhTSend us a textSupport the show

Last week we talked about why people leave Appalachia, so this week we’re discussing what might get people to come back.   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)Timestamps 01:12: Intro - HRC LOL/Appalachian Bunglers 09:30: Announcements 14:43: Coming back to Appalachia 43:20: Beef with the Kanye West (ye) 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/czgUeWzvhTSend us a textSupport the show

We kick off the new year by entertaining a question that has puzzled many scholars and wise sages for years upon years: what is Appalachia?  Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbsCornbread 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/czgUeWzvhT***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

We end 2021 by sharing some of our favorite parts of it for the show, including our favorite one-star reviews on Apple. Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbsCornbread 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/czgUeWzvhT***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

We proudly present the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards! Some relevant links from the show:Appalachian Business of the Year: Read Spotted Newthttps://bit.ly/3sacrxUAppalachian Creator of the Year: Little Bubby Childhttps://littlebubbychild.bigcartel.com/Appalachian Book of the Year: "Even as we Breathe" by Annette Clapsaddlehttps://www.asaunookeclapsaddle.com/book_infoAppalachian Organization of the Year: Women of Mountain Cityhttps://www.womenofmountaincity.com/meet-the-teamAppalachian Artist of the Year: Lacy Halehttps://www.instagram.com/artbylacyhale/?hl=enAppalachian Comedian of the Year: Trae Crowderhttps://wellredcomedy.com/Appalachian of the Year: Silas Househttps://www.silas-house.com/Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbsGet your holiday gifts from Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)For full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions)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/czgUeWzvhT***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Big John talk with Neema Avashia, author of the forthcoming memoir "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place." You can preorder her book here (and support a local bookstore while you're at it!) https://bookshop.org/books/another-appalachia-coming-up-queer-and-indian-in-a-mountain-place/9781952271427Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbsGet your holiday gifts from Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off)For full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions)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/czgUeWzvhT***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Big John discuss predatory lending in Appalachia and how its for-profit model of greed keeps people in povertyVote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaGet some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbsFor full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions)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/czgUeWzvhT***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Big John riff off topics submitted to them by social media followers on this laid-back Thanksgiving week episode.Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and moreFor full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some transcriptions)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***Appodlachia is a product of 18 Husky. The views expressed on this show are solely that of the co-hosts - Chuck Corra and John Isner - and do not reflect the views of either Chuck or John's employers***Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Big John discuss West Virginia finally getting its first medical cannabis dispensary and why paid leave is essential for Appalachia. In this episode: -Announcements-West Virginia's first medical cannabis (weed) dispensary opens!-Paid leave and why it would help Appalachia -Beef with the Kenny Powers of BeefHelp union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=fe4dbf50-09ed-11ec-9754-316e5419043a&type=CHARITYAd-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show