The Appalachian Podcast

In this show we welcome back our first ever guest, John Clements, to catch everyone up on all the big happenings of late. From our big news from TimcastIRL to a potential DC visit, upcoming guests, catching up with John, some funny stories, and going back over some of the great places that make the Appalachian region great. http://www.patreon.com/getontap https://www.appalachianpodcast.org https:/...

On this episode we sat down with Greg James (GJ Beat Podcast) for the first time since our "Come Home to Franklin County Christmas Special", and we had a blast. We talked about his show and what inspired him, some of his amazing guests, plus we dove into 9/11 since we recorded on the anniversary, along with discussions on hiking, Europe, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontap htt...

In this show we were once again joined by our friend Smokey The Appalachistani, along with his buddy BR Revolution, for a show like no other. We were nestled in the hollers of Floyd County, Virginia, with chickens and live fire, but managed to come away with one hell of a show. We talked about what is affecting our region, some national issues, community, England, and more! https://www.patreon.com...

We're back at it with Buddy Hancock of Rocky Mount Smokehouse (or Buddy's BBQ as many would have it) and we had one hell of a conversation. It's been a while, as Buddy was one of our first 10 guests, but much as conspired since then. His restaurant has worked through a name change, more expansion, major events featuring celebrities, and more, but that's just part of it. We also...

This show was one of our best conversations in a while, as we welcomed William Moran who told his fascinating story. From growing up near Christiansburg, to his time as an Airborne Infantryman, law enforcement, and finally his voyage into the world of hiking. He tells us his story of completing the entire Appalachian Trail, his motivations, signs that guided him, other trails, friends he's me...

On this show we sat down with Mike ter Maat, former White House Economist, who is seeking the nomination for President in the Libertarian Party. We had a really good conversation on this one, honestly one of our best political talks to date. He's certainly not your cookie cutter, prepared answers, stuffy kind of person seeking political office. He is sharp, knowledgable, and has a solid resum...

On this show we were joined by author, and Franklin County Native, Phillip Gibbs to discuss his book "Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital. We also discussed some of his travels, his path to the book, growing up in Appalachia, Andrew Jackson duel, his connection to some of the crime that occurred over the years, and much much more. The book is amazing, and the show was great,...

For this show we dove back in to the world of Farming as we welcomed back friend of the show Chris Montgomery (Foggy Ridge Cattle Company). along with Chase Scott (KC Farm Meats), and Daniel Austin (Green Sprig Ag) for another farming show sure to pique your interest. We discussed the importance of non GMO feed, affects on animals, the meat processing industry, rumors about cattle vaccinations, an...

On this "Swapcast" we join Michale White and Marcus Matthews, straight from Arkansas and California, for a liberty minded collaboration. This is an introduction into a show that we'll be recording with these guys on a monthly, and perhaps more, basis. On this episode we introduced ourselves to our audiences, discussed the Ilhan Omar tweet, Affirmative Action, public education, how a...

Man, this show was as solid as you could expect. A legendary figure in the racing world, Trump Town USA (Boones Mill, VA) founder, among other things, Donald "Whitey" Taylor joined us for one of our best. We discussed his jump into the promotional world, the famous Franklin County Speedway, a Willie Nelson concert gone awry NASCAR Driver Rick Mast and a $25,000 pot, controversy, his trav...

Well we tried....again, with Caleb, and got a little ways longer into this one. We were on location at the Annual 4th of July "2nd Place Party" where we hunkered down and got a show done. There was a lot of alcohol involved, but a decent conversation on Liberty, Freedom, Voting, and more. We had a lot of fun, and hope you all enjoyed your Independence Day Weekend! http://www.patreon.com/...

On this episode we sat down with Ferrum College President, Dr Mirta Martin, and discussed an array of topics. We talked about her journey to Ferrum, the role of the College, aspirations, reaching todays youth, the Panther Promise, and other big happenings going on at the college, along with her immigration from Cuba, getting the 1993 Baseball team back on campus, and much more. http://www.patreon....

On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ties around the world, the power of sound, what he has in store next, plus a story of Simon in a pub with an 80s superstar, and so much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontap h...

On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ties around the world, the power of sound, what he has in store next, plus a story of Simon in a pub with an 80s superstar, and so much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontap h...

On this show Simon and Billy just sit back and chat about that culture war we currently find ourselves in. We discuss national, and local, issues that affect all of us and we ponder the questions that most people are asking. We also discuss the success of the show, the inspiration we get, the folks we've inspired, and where we hope to take the show in the future. http://www.patreon.com/getont...

On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This is one you'll enjoy as we go deep down the rabbit hole with some topics that you won't believe, and many that will leave you speechless. https://www.appalachianpodca...

On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This is one you'll enjoy as we go deep down the rabbit hole with some topics that you won't believe, and many that will leave you speechless. https://www.appalachianpodca...

This show was an all-star cast that featured 2020 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Nominee Spike Cohen, along with Henry Law from "Moonshiners" on Discovery, Chip Slate from "Being Libertarian", and our old friend Smokey the Appalachistani, along with Chris Montgomery, Jonah DeBorde, and Andrew Kimble. We discussed the philosophy and ideology of Libertarianism, lockdowns, go...

In this episode we were once again joined by Abe Naff, former Ferrum Baseball Coach, and Carter Chitwood, for some good stories from our past, as well as some big upcoming news involving Ferrum College and the 93 Baseball Team. We also discussed the current state of athletics in our country, new rules of baseball, the importance of losing, achieving greatness, celebrating local greats, and much mo...

We were joined on this show by Tarell Basham, current Cincinnati Bengal, and wresetlng sensation Ric Reeves, at the Rocky Mount Burger Company, for one hell of an epic podcast. We were all over the place with this one, but it was a genuine conversation about their past, growing up in Callaway, different paths taken, Tarells foray into the NFL, and much more. http://www.patreon.com/getontap https:/...

In this episode we were again joined by Bryan Hochstein, owner of Rocky Mount Burger Company, and we discussed the dire situation the town of Rocky Mount finds itself in. The budget is up and it really doesn't make sense, the Harvester has a willing buyer in Bryan, the five million dollar land purchase is looming, they're proposing an increase in meals tax, and much more. We were also jo...

For this show we set up at the Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Festival, held at the Crazy Horse Marina. We had a great show as we welcomed Henry Law, Star of Discovery TV show "Moonshiners" and man behind Laws Choice Distillery. We discussed some moonshine history from Franklin County, the Great Moonshine Conspiracy, along with some stories of Trooper Don Riddle Sr, grandfather of ho...

In this show we're joined again by Carter Chitwood, as we dive into parenting from a mans perspective, so trigger warning for the easily offended. We talked about a few town issues before getting to the meat of the show, which was discussing the crazy world we're trying to inspire children in. We also talked Nicholas Robertson for the Dodgers,  Bud Light nonsense, sports, education, man...

In this episode we sit down with Jordan Cook, who recently took over ownership of Appalachian Mountain Supply, now Mt Zion Seeds. We discuss recent town events, his foray into the business, government overreach, the term "conspiracy theorist", ways to strengthen our community, farming, and much more. Sit back and enjoy this one, just come with your thinking caps on.  https://www.patreon....

In this show we mark the 20th Anniversary of the 1032nd combat deployment, who took off on April 4th, 2003 to enter the War in Iraq. Soldiers from Moonshine hollers, to coal country, and everywhere in-between came together, in a wild time, with no real understanding of why they were even there. In this show we get perspectives from all around as we welcomed back Emmette Bird, Casey Brannon, and Po...