

Appodlachia
Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast
A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
#192: Songwriting in Appalachia & How Streaming Has Changed the Music Industry
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

Aug 9, 2023 • 59min
#191: There's a vampire in Appalachia, and we're running out of blood
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

Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 1min
#190: Gay Coal Miners, "Hick-Libs," & A Small Appalachian Town Uniting Against Hate
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

Jul 26, 2023 • 50min
#189: Do urban liberals have it wrong on Appalachia?
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

Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 8min
#188: Hillbillys in Hollywood on Strike!
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

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 12min
#187: God made dirt but NC gon’ hurt, wild stories from the woods, and William Matheny's grand old feeling
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

Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 12min
#186: Papaw Stories and the Opioid Morphing Epidemic
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

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 16min
#185: Gay Poems for Red States
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

Jun 14, 2023 • 1h 10min
#184: We're also getting indicted
Today we talk about the Trump indictment, discuss some of the most notable reality tv stars from Appalachia, and talk to PA artist Norman Ed!-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 01:02 - Trump Indictment22:30 - Weekly List: Appalachian Reality TV Stars42:06 - Interview with Norman Ed -----------------------------------------------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

Jun 6, 2023 • 45min
#183: What is Joe Manchin's political future?
Callie is back! We catch up and talk about Jim Justice running for senate in West Virginia, Joe Manchin's many political dilemma's in his future, the Mountain Valley Pipeline sellout in the debt ceiling deal, and the Canton mill closure. 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