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We hit on a number of topics Appalachia and beyond this week! Afghanistan, Big John's trip across Appalachia, scandals in the TN House, and our hats go off to Jason Isbell. 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% of...

We talk childless cat ladies being great and how progressives can play to win.   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) 01:20 - Intro: Suing McDonald’s for moral damage 10:02 - Announcements...

The 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...

The 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 Jo...

Another "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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Today 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 0...

The 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 Ant...

Today, 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 - B...

Coal 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...

In 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...

In 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 terrib...

In 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 "S...

In 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 c...

In 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: &quot...

Chuck 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:...

Appalachian 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

The 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. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We talk about the misbehaving Biden dog, and why rural broadband is a sexy topic to discuss Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Amazon 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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Chuck and Big John join the folks from "Beyond Politics" for a discussion about all things Appalachia and more Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Well-funded Christian organizations are writing some of the anti-transgender laws you keep hearing about. We start to pull back the curtains on them. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Jim 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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Chuck and Big John talk about proposals in some Appalachian state legislatures to restrict voting rights Send us Fan Mail Support the show

We 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 podcast Send us Fan Mail Support the show