Appodlachia
379 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 347 ratingsA progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Politics of eviction moratorium and the crisis in Appalachia
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBThe nationwide eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse on July 31st, and Congress is to blame. Chuck and Big John break down the politics of it, and why Appalachia will be the most harmed by it. Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout) 01:58 - Rep. MadDog 20/20 vs. David McKinley 15:51 - Coo...
#92: Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThe last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant 06:34 - Announcements 09:50 - The billionaire space race 21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike 31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland 38:05 - Beef with Big John The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podc...
Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThe last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant 06:34 - Announcements 09:50 - The billionaire space race 21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike 31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland 38:05 - Beef with Big John
Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThe last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant 06:34 - Announcements 09:50 - The billionaire space race 21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike 31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland 38:05 - Beef with Big John
#91: Husky Fit: "Having Polio is my God-given American right"
July 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAnother "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin' 04:50 - Announcements 07:48 - TNGOP The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Husky Fit: "Having Polio is my God-given American right"
July 20, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBAnother "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin' 04:50 - Announcements 07:48 - TNGOP
Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, God's AR-15, and Baby Dog Lotto Scandal
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBToday is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly. DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:46 - Announcements/updates 07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal 15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok 23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 32:45 - Tennes...
#90: Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, God's AR-15, and Baby Dog Lotto Scandal
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBToday is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly. DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th! Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:46 - Announcements/updates 07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal 15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok 23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 32:45 - Tenn...
Why do republicans hate Critical Race Theory? (and JD Vance's dangling campaign)
July 06, 2021 04:03 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBWe talk about Critical Race Theory and why republicans hate it, plus Ol' John Dammit Vance and how he bungled his Senate campaign announcement!
#88: Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThe Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more! Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info! Join our Patreon for Drunk Appalachian History (as well as over 30 bonus exclusives, a bonus series on cryptids, and more!) Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors 17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! 24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder 01:05:...
Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more! Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info! Join our Patreon for Drunk Appalachian History (as well as over 30 bonus exclusives, a bonus series on cryptids, and more!) Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors 17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! 24:09 - Interview with Trae Cr...
Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder
June 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThe Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more! Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info! Join our Patreon for Drunk Appalachian History (as well as over 30 bonus exclusives, a bonus series on cryptids, and more!) Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors 17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! 24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder 01:05:4...
Space Gal Emily Calandrelli on communicating about climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBToday, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more! For over 30 exclusives - including our cryptid BONUS series - check out our Patreon. 00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon 14:38 - Wow! Announcements 21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!) 51:40 - Beef with B...
Climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more (With Space Gal Emily Calandrelli)
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBToday, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more! 00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon 14:38 - Wow! Announcements 21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!) 51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst
#87: Climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more (With Space Gal Emily Calandrelli)
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBToday, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more! 00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon 14:38 - Wow! Announcements 21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!) 51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and pe...
#86: UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBCoal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage. People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright Timestamps: 00:23 - ...
UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 94 MBCoal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage. People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright Timestamps: 00:23 - ...
Opioids Part 5: A story of addiction, incarceration, recovery, and advocacy (with Bethany Hallam)
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam. Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019. Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morr...
Opioids Part 4: Breaking the stigma of addiction in the faith community (with Rev. Paul Bennett)
June 01, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all! Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Mor...
Opioids Part 3: Harm Reduction (with Dr. Sydnee McElroy)
May 25, 2021 01:39 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn part 3 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Dr. Sydnee McElroy. Dr. McElroy is a physician, harm reduction advocate, and podcaster from the great city of Huntington, West Virginia. We talk to Dr. McElroy about the benefits of harm reduction and the stigmas that still exist creating political obstacles to common-sense practices that save lives. Check out her shows "Sawbones" https://www.themcelroy.family/sawbones and "Still Buffering" https://www.themcelroy.famil...
Opioids Part 2: 780 Million Pills (Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Eric Eyre)
May 18, 2021 11:43 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBIn part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia. Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis. Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick." Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com Intro music: "Red, White, an...
Opioids Part 1: Profits of Pain
May 11, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills. 01:03 - Intro 07:15 - Announcements 07:45 - Profits of Pain - Opioids Part 1 01:02:30 - Wisdom with Big Mom Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. Some sources: "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe Crime...
Hillbilly
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBChuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America. Timestamps 00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement 13:55: Announcements 18:40: Interview with Ashl...
Hillbilly
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBChuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America. Timestamps 00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement 13:55: Announcements 18:40: Interview with Ashley York 0...
#80: Hillbilly
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBChuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America. Timestamps 00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement 13:55: Announcements 18:40: Interview with Ashley York 0...
#79: Are Mission Trips to Appalachia a good thing?
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBAppalachian mission trips are the subject of debate for people inside and outside the region. Chuck and Big John discuss it and where they come down on the issue. The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Are Mission Trips to Appalachia a good thing?
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBAppalachian mission trips are the subject of debate for people inside and outside the region. Chuck and Big John discuss it and where they come down on the issue.
Corey Ryan Forrester (The Buttercream Dream) on mental health, success in comedy, and more
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBThe 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.
#78: Corey Ryan Forrester on mental health, comedy, and more
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe 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. The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
#78: Corey Ryan Forrester (The Buttercream Dream) on mental health, success in comedy, and more
April 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe 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.
Del. Sam Rasoul - Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
April 16, 2021 02:57 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBA special bonus pod with Del. Sam Rasoul, who is running to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia as their next Lieutenant Governor
#77: Rural broadband is sexy
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBWe talk about the misbehaving Biden dog, and why rural broadband is a sexy topic to discuss The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Rural broadband is sexy
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBWe talk about the misbehaving Biden dog, and why rural broadband is a sexy topic to discuss
Amazon's union-busting, Lil Nas X, and Kidz Bop double-standard
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 91.8 MBAmazon 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 Christians
#76: Amazon's union-busting, Lil Nas X, and Kidz Bop double-standard
April 06, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAmazon 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 Christians The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Talking politics, voting, coal, and more with Beyond Politics
April 01, 2021 18:34 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBChuck and Big John join the folks from "Beyond Politics" for a discussion about all things Appalachia and more
Bonus: Talking politics, voting, coal, and more with Beyond Politics
April 01, 2021 18:34 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBChuck and Big John join the folks from "Beyond Politics" for a discussion about all things Appalachia and more The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Who is really behind the anti-transgender agenda in Appalachia?
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 93.5 MBWell-funded Christian organizations are writing some of the anti-transgender laws you keep hearing about. We start to pull back the curtains on them.
#75: Who is really behind the anti-transgender agenda in Appalachia?
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBWell-funded Christian organizations are writing some of the anti-transgender laws you keep hearing about. We start to pull back the curtains on them. The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
WEED in Appalachia, surviving COVID as a small business, JD Vance, and more with Cornbread Hemp
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBJim 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 Vance
#74: Catching up with Cornbread Hemp
March 23, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBJim 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 Vance The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
The Assault on Voting Rights in Appalachia
March 16, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 113 MBChuck and Big John talk about proposals in some Appalachian state legislatures to restrict voting rights
#73: The Assault on Voting Rights in Appalachia
March 16, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBChuck and Big John talk about proposals in some Appalachian state legislatures to restrict voting rights The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
BONUS: Covid Relief, a Big John Beef, and a thriller podcast called Thirteen
March 11, 2021 23:16 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBWe 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 podcastThe Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
#72: Ponderosa Buffet and Dolly Parton: Two American Treasures
March 09, 2021 05:01 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBDolly 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? The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Ponderosa Buffet and Dolly Parton: Two American Treasures
March 09, 2021 05:01 - 55 minutes - 101 MBDolly 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?
#71: Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and more with The Outpost
March 01, 2021 22:40 - 2 hours - 85.6 MBWe did a crossover episode with our friends at The Outpost. Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and the New River Gorge among other topics discussed! Enjoy! The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and more with The Outpost
March 01, 2021 22:40 - 2 hours - 225 MBWe did a crossover episode with our friends at The Outpost. Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and the New River Gorge among other topics discussed! Enjoy!
From the Hood to the Holler with Charles Booker
February 23, 2021 05:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBKentucky'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 year
#70: From the Hood to the Holler with Charles Booker
February 23, 2021 05:01 - 52 minutes - 36 MBKentucky'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 year The Big C*nty Couch Hosts That Girl Gina & Mike Fails invite queers and peers to... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show