Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville  on March 27th, 2023, where a mass shooting took the lives of 6 innocent people, including 3 children.  Elaine shares her personal story of how she became involved in politics in Tennessee, her experience about that horrific day in March, and what her and other parents are doing to change the Volunteer State and make it a safer place for kids to go to school. (Elaine appears in her personal capacity as a private citizen and parent of a student at the Covenant School) Please consider supporting Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrowhttps://www.covenantbrightertomorrows.org/This is a grassroots organization comprised of parents, survivors, and staff deeply impacted by this tragedy whose objective is to provide education around the impact and prevention of school shootings, improve mental health support, and drive meaningful legislative change to ensure the safety of children and staff in schools.Timestamps: 02:20 - Question of the week: What is something that pisses off Appalachians but nobody else?18:05 - Rich Man North of Richmond's misplaced ire 26:46 - Interview with Elaine Eisinger -----------------------------------------------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

Callie chats with A. Toni Young of the Community Education Group,  which works to  providing access to healthcare, public education, and job training, plus securing financial investments to underserved rural communities and community-based organizations in West Virginia and Appalachia. Callie and Chuck discuss the disaster at WVU, and their support for students protesting absurd programmatic cuts at the state's largest university.AND we read your best arrest stories!-----------------------------------------------Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Interstate" by Hello JuneCheck out Hello June https://www.wearehellojune.com/Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:44 - Question of the Week :  Best Arrest Stories 17:48 - Patreon Limericks18:59 - Interview with A. Toni Young44:06 - Under the Radar: WVU WTF-----------------------------------------------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--------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Callie chats with renowned songwriter Jon Wesiberger about writing music and how streaming has impacted songwriters.  Jon is credited with composing  200+ songs including  for Billy Strings, the Infamous Stringdusters, and Balsam Range and has won numerous awards including Songwriter of the Year from the International Bluegrass Music Association.-----------------------------------------------Support our friend Philip Bowen by getting his new album!  https://philipbowenmusic.myshopify.com/Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley GodwinCheck out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro :  Ohio Issue 1 win04:40 - Alan Jackson: Consent King14:48 - Patreon!17:00 - Interview with Jon Weisberger51:18 - Under the Radar: Leaving Appalachia -----------------------------------------------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--------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Chuck and Callie discuss a ridiculous article from the Federalist that argues Tyler Childers is alienating his base of listeners and cannot possibly be a successful artist anymore...lolAnd we also chat with our friend Philip Bowen!  Philip is an incredible singer/songwriter from West Virginia who recently appeared on America's Got Talent (And will be back later this year!!!).  His debut album, "Old Kanawha" comes out on August 18th, 2023. This masterpiece features collaborations with Charles Wesley Godwin and Josiah and the Bonnevilles, showcasing the depth and richness of his musical vision.Check out Philip Bowen and all his links here: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/  Get the new album! https://philipbowenmusic.myshopify.com/Intro/Outro music:  "Vampire in Appalachia" by Philip Bowen ft. Josiah and the Bonnevilles.Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley GodwinCheck out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:40 - Intro:  The Federalist doesn't know Tyler Childers or Appalachia18:30 - Patreon!25:08 - Interview with Phil Bowen!47:51 - Under the Radar: Alderson Broaddus University is going under-----------------------------------------------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--------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Chuck and Callie discuss the new Tyler Childers music video, misinterpreting country music's history, and how a small town in WNC united to stand up for one of their own against hateful stupidity. Dumb tweet thread: https://twitter.com/HVNYrefugee/status/1685109691259461632?s=20 Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.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/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Chuck and Callie discuss an interview Barbara Kingsolver gave with Ezra Klein about Appalachia and the rural-urban divide. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-barbara-kingsolver.html Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:24 - Intro: AppHarvest Bankruptcy!05:29 - Appalachian Stories: Best Jason Aldean ain't from a small town takes19:45 - Patreon announcements!25:00 - Discussion on Barbara Kingsolver interview-----------------------------------------------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----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Chuck and Callie take listener submissions about the worst thing they ever got in trouble for as a kid, and then talk with Jeffrey Reddick - creator of the Final Destination horror franchise - about the writers/actors strike in Hollywood and what working class people are facing with rich studio executives. Follow Jeffrey: https://twitter.com/JeffreyaReddick  Support the strike: https://sagaftra.foundation/emergencyfinancialassistance/https://entertainmentcommunity.org/Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 04:59 - Appalachian Stories: What was the worst thing you got in trouble for?33:07 - Interview with Jeffrey Reddick34:58 - How he made it in the industry41:57 - How streaming has impacted writers and actors46:32 - Pay and other demands50:57 - Ai57:37 - Supporting the strike-----------------------------------------------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!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

Chuck and Callie take listener submissions about their wildest encounters in the woods, Chuck talks to West Virginia-based singer/songwriter William Matheny, and Callie brings your attention to an erosion emergency in her home state!Learn more about William here: http://williammatheny.com/Listen to his music on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ffXgMSb7TTuOLvb56MxGx?autoplay=true Intro and interview transition song:  "Down at the Hotel Canfield"Outro song:  "That Grand Old Feeling"-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 01:00 - Intro - Sternwheelin'09:20:  Announcement - Appalachian Bookshelf Summer Book Reveal!13:00 - Appalachian Stories: Wild Woods Encounters33:30 - Interview with William Matheny58:45 - Under-the-radar: Erosion Emergency!-----------------------------------------------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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!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

Callie and Chuck talk with Stephanie Hoskins and Destinie Robinson of Volunteers of America about the opioid morphine epidemic-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:23 - Intro - Chuck moving05:30 - Appalachian Stories: Papaw Stories25:12 - Patreon Limericks!28:57 - Interview with VOA01:00:40 - Under-the-radar: Broadband Moneyyy $$$-----------------------------------------------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!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

Callie and Chuck talk with 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, author of "Gay Poems for Red States" and altogether wonderful human, Willie Carver!  Get Willie's Book: https://tinyurl.com/GayPoemsKYPressFollow Willie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillieETCarver WVU Faculty + Staff Blog Post Link: https://wvufacts.wordpress.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 01:26 - Acknowledging the Birth of West By God Virginia03:17 - Huggy Beer 08:00 - Appalachian Stories: Unhinged Death Stories25:00 - Patreon Limericks!28:35 - Interview with Willie Carver01:00:00 - Under-the-radar: WVU Budget Crisis!-----------------------------------------------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!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