Trillbilly Worker's Party
403 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.8K ratingsBorn to Party, Forced to Work
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Episode 86: Metal Detector Economics
March 01, 2019 14:18 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHow are we going to fund single payer healthcare? How are we going to fund the Green New Deal? Simple: the spare change in your couch cushions. That's metal detector economics baby. Please support the Patreon, here's the link: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
TEASER: Adventures of Pacman
February 27, 2019 21:30 - 7 minutes - 6.37 MBThis is a teaser from Premium Episode #37, "Hillbilly Butterfly Effect," which can be found over at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-37-24931518 Please go like and subscribe!
Episode 85: Getting Back to the Heart Of Worship
February 21, 2019 12:19 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBThis week we take a bit of a dive into televangelism, grifting, and Oral Roberts University's GEB TV. Then we read from a very funny book about leaving the Christian Praise & Worship industry. Finally we talk briefly about the West Virginia teachers' strikes and how we want in on the racket writing about the strikes. It's time the Trillbillies got their cut, dammit. Free episodes every week over at the Patreon (with your donation of $5 a month) visit www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty th...
Episode 84: Super Bowl of the Love Game
February 15, 2019 20:41 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBT&T break down Valentine's Day and the forgotten history of eastern Kentucky racism. Don't forget to check out the great episodes over our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 83: Morelos By Morning
February 07, 2019 23:57 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBT&T talk about the biggest news of the week: the Green New Deal. Can a Just Transition occur without incurring the wrath of an armed chud rebellion? Find out on this week's episode of the Trillbillies. Also support the Patreon. www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thank',s
Episode 82: BARBARIC!
February 01, 2019 14:36 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBThe gang breaks down frank conversations, beekeeping, what not to tell a rural person, and of course, Senator Robert C. Byrd Sign up for our Patreon!!!!! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 81: Rich People Are Deeply Diseased (w/ special guest Brendan O'Connor)
January 24, 2019 22:52 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBFriend of the show Brendan O'Connor (@_grendan) stops by to talk about his recent article in Sludge, which looks at the rise of anti-immigrant environmentalists and the millionaires who are funding them. Read Brendan's article here: https://readsludge.com/2019/01/07/colcom-foundation-anti-immigrant-funds-environmental-groups/ Also PLEASE check out our Patreon and like and subscribe: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty -- we post weekly episodes there, just $5 a month gets you all access t...
UNLOCKED: The Curious Tale of Omm Sety
January 22, 2019 15:22 - 42 minutes - 34.4 MBWe recorded two Patreon episodes over the weekend, so we're releasing one of them so yall can have some extra content this week. This one's about the curious tale of Dorothy Eady, and it asks all the big questions: Is there life after death? Does reincarnation exist? Should some goddamn local bureaucrat be able to decide where you get to be buried when you die? Listen and decide for yourselves... If you aren't yet a Patreon subscriber, PLEASE go like and subscribe, you won't be disappointe...
Episode 80: Trillbilly Sleuth Cruise
January 17, 2019 13:30 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBThe gang takes a deep dive into the truly weird local and national news of the past few weeks, creates a new detective show for Tom, and (half-assedly) investigates the mystery of why so many people keep dying on cruise ships. Check out the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Community Calendar
January 14, 2019 22:49 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBA preview from Premium Episode 30 at our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-30-23949622 Please like and subscribe thanks and god bless
Episode 79: New Year, New Left (w/ special guest Max Elbaum)
January 11, 2019 14:54 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBWe start season 3 off with author Max Elbaum, whose book "Revolution in the Air" is all the rage on the left right now. We talk about the New Communist Movement, coalition building, electoralism, smashing your idols, and other topics of import. Please support us on Patreon, where you can find all kinds of additional Trillbillies content that you can't find anywhere else: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 78: Here's Lies The Truth [Season Finale]
November 18, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBSeason finale thanks like and subscribe
Premium Ep 26 UNLOCKED: Morris Dees and the Holy Ghost
November 15, 2018 15:43 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWe're going to be a little late getting the episode out this week (it's been one of Those Weeks, folks), so as recompense here's our latest Patreon episode. For FREE. For the people. Come out to our show on Friday. It's also free and for the people: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572121786268005/ And subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 77: Pissed Off Big Dawgs
November 07, 2018 19:30 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBT & T sit down to debrief after last night's midterm elections. Please support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 76: Coming Unglued
November 01, 2018 16:49 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBT & T dissect all the latest developments in global fascism, while at the same time attempt to stay sane, calm, and collected. It's not good, folks. Both the state of the world and this episode.
TEASER: A Tale of Two Busters
October 30, 2018 15:27 - 6 minutes - 5.35 MBPlease check out the rest of this episode on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22355707 We post weekly episodes on our Patreon, so you're missing out on a lot of good content by not subscribing!!!!! So get on that
Episode 75: The DSA Dead Pimps Caucus
October 25, 2018 23:55 - 1 hour - 74 MBWe're a little rusty coming off a bye week but we still managed to get some good content out of that dumbass paper the White House released about socialism. We also issue a send off to our dear friend Jim Webb aka Wiley E. Quixote, who passed earlier this week and who taught us the ways of Speaking Your Piece. Rest in peace, commodore. Link to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
The Blair Branch Witch Project, Part 1
October 24, 2018 17:10 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWe're unlocking our very special Halloween premium episode for you to enjoy and share during this spookiest of months. There's also a Part 2 to this, so be sure to go to our Patreon and check that out, and tell your friends about it as well!!!: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 74: Trillbilly Deluxe (w/ special guests Shuja Haider & Tyler Mahan Coe)
October 19, 2018 16:49 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBWe're joined by Popula's Shuja Haider (@shujaxhaider), and host of the Cocaine and Rhinestones podcast, Tyler Mahan Coe (@TylerMahanCoe) to discuss popular music criticism, Pitchfork, and country music in the 1980s. The amazing cover of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" at the end of the episode is by friend of the show Erin Goudreau (@LeftOutWest) Shuja's brilliant essay can be found here: https://popula.com/2018/09/13/canon-fodder/ Check out Tyler's podcast: https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/ An...
Episode 73: Tomorrow's People
October 12, 2018 18:18 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBA long episode for a long week. Tanya joins us about 1/4 of the way through to tell us about the parallels between hobnobbing with Hollywood bigshots and jury duty. Music by Chalkboards, please check them out here!!!: https://chalkboards.bandcamp.com/ Also please sign up for our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And today's episode art was made by the one and only Matthew Carter
Episode 72: Local Lawyer Mum (w/ special guest Mary Cromer)
October 04, 2018 14:42 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBThis week we're joined by Mary Cromer, an environmental attorney with the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, to discuss some of the environmental legacy issues surrounding the decline of extractive industries in rural areas. Just this week Mary's work and the work of the Martin County Concerned Citizens was featured on NPR, so definitely check that out: https://www.npr.org/2018/10/03/649850498/you-just-don-t-touch-that-tap-water-unless-absolutely-necessary You can learn more about the Appal...
The Situation Before Us
October 02, 2018 14:07 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBWe've decided to unlock our Patreon Premium Episode 20, which examines the situation before us today (Kavanaugh, the patriarchy, etc.) using Rosa Luxemburg's "Social Reform or Revolution" as a guide. A lot of disjointed thoughts in this one but we're unlocking it because we hope it will get some thoughts moving in the right direction. Please don't @ us because we're fragile lil bb's. There's more great content like this over at our Patreon, so please hop on over and throw us some support: ww...
Episode 71: Constitutional Hardballs
September 27, 2018 14:53 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this one we examine how to lead a story-based life, how to have a story-based diet, and how to change the story of the world with more stories. Everything is a story, including how this episode was made: with extremely low energy on Tarence's birthday. Music by Alex Dupree: https://alexdupree.bandcamp.com/album/you-winsome-you-lonesome Also please check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Premium Ep 19 Teaser: Tales of Pistol City
September 24, 2018 15:05 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBA preview of our latest Patreon episode, wherein we very unintelligently discuss Neo Southern Gothic Literature, among other things: www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-19-in-21593305 Make sure you sign up for our Patreon, where we have weekly episodes: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 70: On Giving...and Receiving (w/ special guest Tom Hansell)
September 20, 2018 14:40 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWe talk to Tom Hansell about his new book and film, "After Coal," which explores other coal mining regions around the world and what our region can learn from them. After that we take a quick dive into Hilary Clinton's latest missive about how democracy is dying or some shit. Pre-order Tom's book here: https://wvupressonline.com/node/748 And if you'd like more Trillbillies content, don't forget to sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 69: The Woke Strawman and Other Tall Tales
September 13, 2018 15:47 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn our 69th episode, Tarence identifies a disturbing trend in social media wokeness, Tanya lets the fame go to her head, and Tom verifies the tallest tale he's ever told. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon, where we release weekly episodes every Sunday: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 68: A State of Unreality (w/ special guest Liliana Segura)
September 06, 2018 19:02 - 1 hour - 96.1 MBToday we're joined by Liliana Segura, who writes about the death penalty, prisons, and the criminal justice system for The Intercept. We discuss the death penalty, and about how to situate it in the larger context and apparatus of the carceral state. Here are links to some of the articles mentioned in this episode: https://theintercept.com/2018/08/15/tennessee-restarts-executions-billy-ray-irick-death-penalty/ https://theintercept.com/2018/08/05/death-penalty-lethal-injection-trial-tennes...
Episode 67: The Story of You, The Story of Me, The Story of We
August 31, 2018 14:36 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThe socialist left's premium tennis podcast is here to bring you all the latest from the tennis world. But really, in this episode we take down the Narrative Industry, philanthropy, and Jon Bon Jovi. Here's more information about the prison strike: https://incarceratedworkers.org/phone-zaps/support-prisoners-who-vowed-strike https://incarceratedworkers.org/get-involved And be sure to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 66: It Keeps The Lights On
August 22, 2018 18:33 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe get back to the basics in this one by taking a deep-ish dive into recent coal news -- who's mining it, where it's going, and what it means for energy markets, consumers, and elections. We lost some really good audio at the beginning of this episode and we're really torn up about it so please send us your thoughts and prayers. Music by Tenure
Premium Ep 14 TEASER: More Thoughts on Electoralism
August 20, 2018 19:00 - 5 minutes - 8.9 MBThis is a preview of Premium Episode 14: Haunted Heaven House, which can be accessed at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-14-20853920 We're releasing weekly Patreon episodes now so make sure you subscribe to get all the latest Trillbillies content!
Episode 65: Pearl Party (w/ special guests Slut Pill)
August 16, 2018 14:21 - 1 hour - 108 MBTanya interviews Whitesburg's very own contraceptive rock band Slut Pill. Also, if you'd like more Trillbillies content, please check out our Patreon page, where we've been uploading weekly episodes just for yOU: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Episode 64: When Keepin It Woke Goes Wrong
August 09, 2018 15:16 - 1 hour - 118 MBTanya reports back from girls rock camp. Tarence threatens a medical professional. Tom becomes the left's new Carl Sagan.
Episode 63: Democracy Dies In Whiteness or, Doomsday Clock to White Genocide
August 02, 2018 17:56 - 1 hour - 121 MBThis one's got a little bit about "Appalachian-ness" as an identity, and then we take some shots at some nerd who works for the Washington Post.
Episode 62: When You Burn Coal You Get Dark Energy (w/ special guest Doc Hampton)
July 27, 2018 17:13 - 1 hour - 140 MBTarence finally got his energy episode, but it's the wrong kind of energy. This episode is really more of a therapy session than anything. Features friend of the show Caroline Hampton doing some tarot reading that bodes well for the Trillbillies' future.
Episode 61: Glamping in Desolate Valley
July 20, 2018 20:38 - 1 hour - 190 MBTanya tells us about her latest adventures, dropping into canyons on helicopters like she's Tom Cruise and totally shredding the river gnar. Then we discuss a new trend known as "glamping," also known as "glamour camping." Come to the show tonight (7/20) at Summit City in Whitesburg and watch Trillbilly guests Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires play with Tarence's band Tenure. Show starts at 9:30pm. Check out the new Glory Fires album here: http://dongiovannirecords.11spot.com/lee-bains-iii-th...
Episode 60: Time To Cut The Sh*t
July 11, 2018 18:04 - 1 hour - 158 MBThis one's got a little something for everyone. We talk about electoralism, the danger of using mass media to define our movements and strategies, the potential for a socialist party, and centrally planned agriculture.
Episode 59: Snapping Turtles All The Way Down
June 29, 2018 15:50 - 59 minutes - 135 MBWe discuss most of the events of this past week, and put a bow on it with details of Tarence's recent canoe trip. This one's got lots of tree philosophy.
Episode 58: Welcome to the Abyss
June 22, 2018 04:31 - 1 hour - 212 MBOn the eve of a daring canoe trip, we talk with our buddy Alex Desha about immigration, concentration camps, the general dissolution of society, and a really good essay by John Berger about Hieronymous Bosch and Subcomandante Marcos. You can find that essay here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/1999/nov/20/books.guardianreview
Episode 57: Tanya Got A Cat
June 15, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 202 MBShould we name the cat Khrushchev or Brezhnev? Sound off in the comments.
Episode 56: Makin' Do (w/ special guest Emily Hilliard)
June 08, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 186 MBEmily stopped by during the Seedtime 2K18 music festival to shoot the shit about wilderness survival, Zoroastrianism, and the invasive brown marmorated stinkbug. Pre-order Emily's book with Elizabeth Catte and Jessica Salfia here: http://beltmag.com/inside-wv-teachers-strike/ Pre-order Rosali's album here: https://spinstersounds.bandcamp.com/releases
Episode 55: Hangin With The Kid
June 01, 2018 13:22 - 1 hour - 195 MBMatt hung out with Kid Rock so of course we had to cinematize it. We cut almost 40 minutes of good and funny content out of this episode and put it up on our Patreon, so please go check that out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/19174278
Episode 54: The Back Of The Book
May 24, 2018 14:35 - 1 hour - 179 MBIt was an interesting Election Day here in Kentucky.
Episode 53: Baring Witness
May 18, 2018 20:06 - 1 hour - 211 MBIn this one we teach you how to fight in the spiritual battle between heaven and hell!!
Episode 52: The Chosen Vessel, Part 2: The Grit Grift
May 11, 2018 16:20 - 1 hour - 142 MBWe argue that it's time for appalachian nonprofits to go the way of the dinosaurs and chimney sweeps. That's how this idiom works right
Episode 51: The Chosen Vessel, Part 1: A Tale of Two Dons
May 10, 2018 22:37 - 59 minutes - 136 MBAppalachia: exceptional or nah? We attempt to tackle this burning question, along with providing some analysis on the recent loss of coal baron Don Blankenship and what it ~means~. But before we get started on all that, we take a little dive into our local newspaper's most famous segment: Speak Your Piece.
Episode Teaser: Pure Energy
May 06, 2018 15:43 - 2 minutes - 6.15 MBNew premium Patreon episode up: https://www.patreon.com/posts/alan-smithee-18640298
Episode 50: Gulag Holler (w/ special guests Sylvia Ryerson and Judah Schept)
May 02, 2018 22:26 - 58 minutes - 133 MBOn our 50th episode, we're joined by journalist Sylvia Ryerson and Eastern Kentucky University professor Judah Schept, to discuss the federal prison that has been slated for construction in our home of Letcher County, Kentucky. We also talk about rural prison expansion and the carceral state more generally, and about how prisons are sold as economic development for deindustrialized regions. Check out their recent article here: http://bostonreview.net/law-justice/sylvia-ryerson-judah-schept-...
Episode 49: Hustling the Neon Pool Hall
April 26, 2018 15:37 - 1 hour - 158 MBTanya regales us with stories of her travels. Tarence has a good new TV show. Tom's not touching any of it.
Episode 48: Lap Swimming at the Hazard Pavilion
April 20, 2018 12:45 - 1 hour - 138 MBTake a trip with us to the Hazard Pavilion, where we discuss the police state, creative placemaking, and our new reality TV show called Pimp My Side by Side
Episode 47: Reaching Out for the Gold (w/ special guests Claire Lobenfeld and Jonny Coleman)
April 15, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 171 MBToday we're joined by Claire Lobenfeld and Jonny Coleman of NOlympics LA, a campaign launched by members of the Los Angeles chapter of Democratic Socialists of America to stop the 2028 Olympics games from coming to Los Angeles. We talk about how large shiny development projects get forced onto small tax bases in order to squeeze as much money out of constituents as possible. We also talk about how Little Giants should be interpreted as a product and statement of the proletariat.