

Appodlachia
Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast
A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Apr 6, 2021 • 50min
#76: Amazon's union-busting, Lil Nas X, and Kidz Bop double-standard
Amazon hates unions, which is why they're trying everything to stop workers in little ol' Appalachian Alabama from forming one. But first, we have a light-hearted exchange about the double-standard applied for Lil Nas X and not Soulja Boi (tell em) by Kidz Bop ChristiansSend us a textSupport the show

Apr 1, 2021 • 45min
Bonus: Talking politics, voting, coal, and more with Beyond Politics
Chuck and Big John join the folks from "Beyond Politics" for a discussion about all things Appalachia and moreSend us a textSupport the show

Mar 30, 2021 • 51min
#75: Who is really behind the anti-transgender agenda in Appalachia?
Well-funded Christian organizations are writing some of the anti-transgender laws you keep hearing about. We start to pull back the curtains on them.Send us a textSupport the show

Mar 23, 2021 • 55min
#74: Catching up with Cornbread Hemp
Jim Higdon, co-founder of Cornbread Hemp - a Kentucky-based CBD company - joins us to talk WEED, weathering the covid storm, and just a little bit of ol' JD VanceSend us a textSupport the show

Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 2min
#73: The Assault on Voting Rights in Appalachia
Chuck and Big John talk about proposals in some Appalachian state legislatures to restrict voting rightsSend us a textSupport the show

Mar 11, 2021 • 48min
BONUS: Covid Relief, a Big John Beef, and a thriller podcast called Thirteen
We do a quick rundown of some bright spots on the recently signed-in-to-law COVID relief bill, Big John's got beef! and we have special guest Bridgett Howard to talk about the Kentucky-based Thirteen podcastSend us a textSupport the show

Mar 9, 2021 • 55min
#72: Ponderosa Buffet and Dolly Parton: Two American Treasures
Dolly is obviously far greater than a discount steak buffet, but we take a break from politics and pay tribute to both - what more could you ask for in an episode?Send us a textSupport the show

Mar 1, 2021 • 2h 4min
#71: Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and more with The Outpost
We did a crossover episode with our friends at The Outpost. Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and the New River Gorge among other topics discussed! Enjoy!Send us a textSupport the show

Feb 23, 2021 • 52min
#70: From the Hood to the Holler with Charles Booker
Kentucky's progressive phenom, Charles Booker, joins us to talk about breaking down race and class barriers, the status of Breonna's law, and what he plans on doing in the coming yearSend us a textSupport the show

Feb 16, 2021 • 57min
#69: Banning the torture of LGBTQ youth in Kentucky
Conversion therapy is still legal in Kentucky. Hear from two people - including a survivor - about how you can help change that.Send us a textSupport the show


