Today, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more!00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon14:38 - Wow! Announcements21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!)51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville BratwurstSend us a textSupport the show

Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage.People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKimValley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWrightTimestamps:00:23 - Intro - John Cena and Bin Laden03:18 - JD Vance (John Dammit) NY Post article13:57 - Announcements17:20 - UMWA Strike43:51 - Beef with Big John (meta beef)Support the strike pantry https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UMWAStrikePantrySend us a textSupport the show

In the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam. Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019. Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps: 00:36 - Now that you Manchin it05:42 - Intro - Get your bread and milk, its hurricane season13:34 - Interview with Bethany Hallam 51:24 - Impossible Beef with Big John Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all!Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps: 01:57 - Intro - Sen. Rand Paul: America's worst doctor?16:12 - New neighbors16:49 - Interview with Rev. Paul Bennett50:37 - Impossible Beef with Big John Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

In part 3 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Dr. Sydnee McElroy. Dr. McElroy is a physician, harm reduction advocate, and podcaster from the great city of Huntington, West Virginia. We talk to Dr. McElroy about the benefits of harm reduction and the stigmas that still exist creating political obstacles to common-sense practices that save lives. Check out her shows "Sawbones" https://www.themcelroy.family/sawbones and "Still Buffering" https://www.themcelroy.family/StillBufferingIntro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps: 01:24 - Intro: President's Physical Fitness Fraud 11:38 - Interview with Dr. Sydnee McElroy46:44 - Impossible Beef with Big John Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

In part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia. Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis. Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick."Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comIntro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.00:20 - Intro: Mothman lives on Planet Fitness19:35 - Interview with Eric Eyre48:25 - Beef with Big JohnFor ongoing coverage of the issue happening in North Fork trailer park in Kentucky, check out our friends at My Old Kentucky Podcast.Send us a textSupport the show

In part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills.01:03 - Intro07:15 - Announcements07:45 - Profits of Pain - Opioids Part 101:02:30 - Wisdom with Big MomUse code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comIntro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.Some sources: "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden KeefeCrime Story of the Sackler empire and the opioid Crisis (NPR) Opioids in AppalachiaThe Drug Industry's Triumph over the DEA (Washington Post)Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America.Timestamps00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement13:55: Announcements18:40: Interview with Ashley York 01:01:20: Beef with Big JohnWatch now on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/watch/71f8ec29-1a46-4e0c-a729-b07ea14b59a9Send us a textSupport the show

Appalachian mission trips are the subject of debate for people inside and outside the region. Chuck and Big John discuss it and where they come down on the issue.Send us a textSupport the show

The legendary Buttercream Dream himself - Corey Ryan Forrester - joins us to talk about his journey with mental health, his career in comedy, wrestling, and much more.Send us a textSupport the show