

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 20, 2021 • 1h 22min
#78: Corey Ryan Forrester on mental health, comedy, and more
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

Apr 13, 2021 • 53min
#77: Rural broadband is sexy
We talk about the misbehaving Biden dog, and why rural broadband is a sexy topic to discussSend us a textSupport the show

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


