

Appodlachia
Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast
A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 44min
#217: The attack on Dolly Parton & Mothman's hind "quarters"
Chuck had to leave town abruptly, so this episode is a bit late and not our traditional format, but we wanted to talk about the Federalist article called “There is nothing loving about Dolly Parton's false gospel”, why it's absurd, and our thoughts on it. Plus, we discuss the money that is going into Mothman's hind quarters. -----------------------------------------------Timestamps:01:10 — Intro: bad at sports and our big boy lunch boxes07:47 — Dolly article discussion33:26— Beef with the federal minimum wage being less than the money stuck into Mothman's butt-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 11min
#216: Reefer Madness in Congress + making authentic music with Huey Mack
Chuck and Big John talk about how some in Congress are trying to re-criminalize THC, which would deal a massive blow to the CBD/Hemp industry, destroy jobs, and harm people who rely on them. Then, we talk with West Virginia-native singer-songwriter Huey Mack about his initial success in hip hop, his evolution as an artist over the years to a more Americana sound, and how West Virginia always stays with him in his music. Featured Music and Huey Mack's links:Opening song: “Dear West Virginia" by Huey Mack (ft. Brad Paisley and the WVU Choir)Interview intro song: “How did I get here” by Huey MackOutro song: “Pocket Dial” by Huey Mack”Find all of his links and music here: https://shor.by/hueymackBeef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)-----------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:26 — Intro and bio on our guest 01:47 — The political attack on hemp, CBD, and THC in Congress24:58 — Pre-interview info27:55— Interview with Huey Mack01:04:20 — Beef with the Appodlachians-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

May 29, 2024 • 1h 45min
#215: The Appalachian pro-wrestling lawyer who is also fighting opioid companies
Chuck and Big John talk about a question they posed, “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there”, and the answers they received.Then, we have an extensive interview with Beckley, WV-based attorney Steve New, who has represented many pro-wrestlers as their attorney, and has worked on complex litigation representing babies against opioid manufacturers. Featured Music:Opening song: “Maggie 40 years later” by MA'AMLinks: https://linktr.ee/maam_agramBeef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)-----------------------------------------------Timestamps:01:42 — Intro and bio on our guest 06:30 — Sharing answers to the question “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there?”31:38 — Pre-interview intro32:00 — Interview with Steve New32:30 — Wrestling and how Steve got started in the industry as an attorney43:44— Banning non-compete contracts in wrestling and in general51:19 — Importance of unionization, especially in Appalachia and wrestling55:30 — Wrestling needs a union01:05:00 — Representing babies and infants against opioid companies01:33:27 — Beef with Target and corporate price inflating-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

May 17, 2024 • 1h 22min
#214: Fallout 76 is telling the story of Appalachia to a new audience
Chuck and Big John talk about a poll they published asking if West Virginia is part of the South, then talk with Kenneth Vigue (CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast) about how the game has sparked interest and intrigue into the region and more!CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast: https://fallout76podcast.com/Fallout For Hope Charity: https://falloutforhope.com/Featured Music:Opening song: "Barefoot and Pregnant" by Gwen Levey & The BreakdownsWebsite: https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1nM7mQrsw4FiFfHJKzrp3G IG: https://www.instagram.com/gwenleveymusic/Beef Rap - Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)-----------------------------------------------Timestamps:03:33: Is West Virginia part of the south?23:45: Interview with Kenneth Vigue01:10:16: An intergalactic beef-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

May 5, 2024 • 59min
#213: We support the students protesting & a BIG union win in Appalachia
Chuck and Big John talk about the movie Heavyweights, why they support students protesting on college campuses, the big win for unions in Chattanooga, and a beef that may not actually be a beef? Opening song: "Way to Live" by Tyler NailWebsite: https://www.tylernail.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AKRrZv9d9IsQZ74sahg7eBeef Rap - Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)-----------------------------------------------Timestamps:02:30: Intro - Heavyweights was a cinematic masterpiece09:21: UAW win in Appalachia21:00: Supporting students and the First Amendment50:26: A Hoppy beef-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
#212: Ponderosa, UBB, and a 4/20 Beef?
Chuck and Big John talk about the best comments they received on a video about Ponderosa, Chuck interview's JD Belcher about his new podcast series on the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, and..... a 4/20 beef? Check out UBB: A Coal Miner's Story https://upperbigbranch.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck orJohn's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 17min
#211: Financial Televangelists and a Retroactive Beef Reversal
Chuck and Big John are back, and share their thoughts on Dave Ramsey's out-of-touch feelings, a beef mea culpa, and much more. Check out TJ's show, the Appalachian Firesides Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/appalachian-firesides/id1582121358-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck orJohn's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Apr 5, 2024 • 39min
#210: The Second Coming
He is risen, and the war on Easter has begun. Everybody loves a comeback storySend us a textSupport the show

Jan 30, 2024 • 1h
#209: The WORST candidate in Appalachia + p***y politics!
Callie and Chuck discuss Don Blankenship's ridiculous bid for senate running as a Democrat in West Virginia, and why "pussy" was being shouted in the West Virginia legislature this week.[This show is an opinion show. The hosts merely express their opinions, and are not acting as a news source. Any opinions expressed about people like, say, Don Blankenship, are derived from reporting on the topic. Some sources are included in the show notes below] Support homeless people in wheeling:StreetMoms (amazon wishlist): http://tinyurl.com/2t3czr5fLIfeHub WV: https://lifehubwv.org/House of Hagar: https://www.houseofhagarcw.com/Timestamps: 00:55 - Chuck complains about the housing market05:30 - Blankenbitch24:30 - Book Banning in WV debated!35:58 - Bible, Bigots, or Banned48:15 - Under-the-radar: Capital Punishment in Alabama-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi----------------------------------------------Check out the Gravy podcast from our friends at the Southern Foodways Alliance!https://www.southernfoodways.org/gravy-format/gravy-podcast/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Don Blankeship article: https://archive.thinkprogress.org/flashback-don-blankenship-warned-west-virginia-that-he-believes-in-survival-of-the-fittest-9b4cdb423e66/Other Blankenship article: https://www.npr.org/2010/04/13/125864847/other-massey-mines-showed-a-pattern-of-violationsSend us a textSupport the show

Jan 23, 2024 • 1h 41min
#208: Homelessness is being criminalized in Appalachia
Chuck talks with Justice Hudson, a freelance reporter covering homelessness in Wheeling, WV about the recent actions by the city to demolish homeless camps, and how these destructive policies spread far beyond just his city. Support homeless people in wheeling:StreetMoms (amazon wishlist): http://tinyurl.com/2t3czr5fLIfeHub WV: https://lifehubwv.org/House of Hagar: https://www.houseofhagarcw.com/Subscribe to Justice's substack! https://thehudsoneditorial.com/Follow Justice on twitter: https://twitter.com/JusticeHudson97Timestamps: 00:55 - The disaster of the 2024 election and the NH primary11:40 - An Ohio State Rep cockblocks their son31:50 - Homeless camp demolitions in Appalachia40:50 - Interview with Justice Hudson01:32:40 - Under-the-radar: Airbnb housing-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show


