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Charles Booker, U.S. Senate candidate for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, joins us to talk about reaching people from the hood to the holler, challenging Rand Paul, and how he campaigns in the wrestling ring. Timestamps 02:25:  Brief acknowledgment about Ukraine 05:01:  Intro I -  F*ck Don Blankenship 10:10:  Intro II - Hank the Tank/Biblical Bar Banger 18:11:  Announcements 21:26:  Interview...

We have an incredible interview for you today.  Chuck and John are joined by Dr. Bill Turner. Dr. Turner is an academic and consultant best-known for his ground-breaking research on African-American communities in Appalachia, and recently published the book, "Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns"  (you can buy it from WVU Press here ). Join our Patreon, for...

We've got a Husky Fit episode this week where we riff on current events including the Amazon union re-vote in Alabama, teacher shortages, and the Ohio senate race.  Timestamps 02:06:  Intro -Groundhog-gate 10:02:  Some dope announcements 13:50:  Amazon union re-vote 24:55:  Ohio millionaires Senate primary  36:00: Nationwide teacher shortage 42:02: Beef with the Wes Anderson of Beef Join our...

...as well as other progressives? We talk with progressive organizer, Appalachian Ohio-native, and TikTok truth-teller John Russell about censorship on TikTok.  Check out The Hill's segment on it here . You can follow John and subscribe to The Holler newsletter here .   Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.co...

This week, we close out our special series by diving into what got people to move to Appalachia who weren't originally from the region.    Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com ( use code "APPODLACHIA" t...

[This is a re-upload from last week after the audio file we previously used got corrupted] Lots of people have left Appalachia for a variety of reasons.   We explore those reasons and share some of your stories (including our own).    Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-gr...

Last week we talked about why people leave Appalachia, so this week we’re discussing what might get people to come back.    Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com ( use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off ) Time...

We kick off the new year by entertaining a question that has puzzled many scholars and wise sages for years upon years: what is Appalachia?   Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use...

We end 2021 by sharing some of our favorite parts of it for the show, including our favorite one-star reviews on Apple.  Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs Cornbread Hemp, Kentucky-grown organic CBD provider: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use code "APPODLACHI...

We proudly present the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards! Some relevant links from the show: Appalachian Business of the Year: Read Spotted Newt https://bit.ly/3sacrxU Appalachian Creator of the Year: Little Bubby Child https://littlebubbychild.bigcartel.com/ Appalachian Book of the Year: "Even as we Breathe" by Annette Clapsaddle https://www.asaunookeclapsaddle.com/book_info Appalachian Org...

Chuck and Big John talk with Neema Avashia, author of the forthcoming memoir "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place." You can preorder her book here (and support a local bookstore while you're at it!) https://bookshop.org/books/another-appalachia-coming-up-queer-and-indian-in-a-mountain-place/9781952271427 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows...

Chuck and Big John discuss predatory lending in Appalachia and how its for-profit model of greed keeps people in poverty Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Get some of our new merch! http://tee.pub/lic/LTvbvIFuCbs For full transcripts of each...

Chuck and Big John riff off topics submitted to them by social media followers on this laid-back Thanksgiving week episode. Vote in the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards: https://forms.gle/XXPyQ5YqW3V5noZb9 Join our Patreon for $5 and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more For full transcripts of each episode, check out our website: http://appodlachia.com (note: there may be a delay in some...

Chuck and Big John discuss West Virginia finally getting its first medical cannabis dispensary and why paid leave is essential for Appalachia. In this episode: -Announcements -West Virginia's first medical cannabis (weed) dispensary opens! -Paid leave and why it would help Appalachia -Beef with the Kenny Powers of Beef Help union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasi...

Appalachia is at the center of some of the most important labor strikes in the country. We talk about them and why politicians have been so hesitant to speak out in support of them. In this episode: -The return of DATA-Lachia in the context of the Virginia election! -Announcements -Strike-A-Lachia -Beef with the Big Bird of Beef Help union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by pur...

We finish our series on John Brown with part 2, covering the Harper's Ferry raid and aftermath TAKE OUR ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK SURVEY! https://forms.gle/k3fPokcgwp5YJcYd8 Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Danielle Kirk is a native of Mingo County, WV currently lives in Eastern Kentucky who has made a name for herself for being a strong and positive voice for Appalachia on TikTok to her over 140,000 followers and counting.  We talk about where she grew up, her thoughts on Appalachian stereotypes, and why Charles Booker needs to do more to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky! Follow Danielle on TikT...

We cover the legendary abolitionist John Brown - viewed by many as an essential catalyst for the Civil War. This is part 1. Part 2 will be coming out soon. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Kendra Winchester joins us to talk about her love of Appalachia and books, and how those two things influenced her to start Read Appalachia! 01:02 - Intro: Fat Bear Week 07:30 - Announcements 15:04 - Interview with Kendra Winchester 50:40 - Beef with the U.S. Debt Ceiling of Beef Read Appalachia - https://www.readappalachia.com/ - Instagram - @readappalachia - Twitter - @ReadAppalachia Reading Wom...

We talk about the infrastructure/reconciliation bills, the ridiculousness in Congress surrounding them, and how they impact Appalachia 00:25 - Intro: FAT BEAR WEEK 11:36 - Announcements 24:34 - The infrastructure bill and all the bs along with it 55:03 - Beef with the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart of Beef Nominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: h...

We spoke with Amelia Knisely and Molly Born about their massively important new report on West Virginia's foster care crisis Amelia: https://twitter.com/ameliaknisely Molly: https://twitter.com/molly_born 00:13 - Intro: Josh Mandel self-own 16:10 - Announcements 24:36 - Interview 1:03:04 - Beef with the Chris Pratt of Beef Links to reporting: Part 1: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09...

We discuss the recent idea of Amazon building "factory towns" and why it's probably not the savior the working class is looking for 00:13 - Intro: 100th episode Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, constitutional champion 08:32 - Announcements 10:59 - Weekly giveaway winner 12:30 - Review of the week 17:14 - Amazon company towns 48:19 - Beef with the Duke, the Bush's Baked Beans Dog of Beef Wan...

We talk with native Appalachian Rep. Tim Ryan, former presidential candidate, democratic congressman for Ohio's 13th district, and candidate for United States Senate from the great state of Ohio. 00:48 - Intro: Hangry stories 09:08 - Announcements 10:22 - Weekly giveaway winner 12:26 - Review of the week 14:48 - Pre-interview 18:40 - Interview with Rep. Tim Ryan 40:24 - Beef with the Iron She...

We talk with Crystal Wilkinson - award-winning author, Affrilachian poet, and Poet Laureate of Kentucky - about her new book "Perfect Black." You can get Perfect Black wherever books are sold but would love it if you bought it from our friends at Wordplay WV ( https://bookshop.org/books/perfect-black/9780813151168) . 00:36 - Intro: Bub/Bubba/Bubby meanings 07:25 - Announcements 18:53 - I...

To recognize and celebrate the Blair 100 Centennial, we are joined by retired coal miner and active UMWA member Terry Steele of Matewan, WV to talk about the modern-day labor movement in Appalachia. Check out https://www.blair100.com for all the events associated with the centennial of the Battle of Blair Mountain 00:19 - Intro: Conversion therapy ban in Morgantown 04:07 - Announcements 06:57 - Br...