Appodlachia
Noble Mountaineer Media of Appalachia
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A shrewd, witty, comical, sometimes irreverent, and always honest podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia. Hosted by Chuck Corra and Big John Isner
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6 days ago
Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and more with The Outpost
We did a crossover episode with our friends at The Outpost. Stereotypes, politics, hunting, and the New River Gorge among other topics discussed! Enjoy!
Feb 23, 2021
From the Hood to the Holler with Charles Booker
Kentucky'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
Feb 16, 2021
Banning the torture of LGBTQ youth in Kentucky
Conversion therapy is still legal in Kentucky. Hear from two people - including a survivor - about how you can help change that.
Feb 9, 2021
Southern Appalachian Comedy and Purchasing a U.S. Senator with Drew Morgan
We are joined by comedian Drew Morgan to talk about being a comedian from the South and his most recent efforts to buy Joe Manchin
Feb 2, 2021
Appalachian Accents are Beautiful
We explore Appalachian accents with an expert and feature voices from throughout Appalachia in this very special episode.
Jan 25, 2021
Mental Health in Appalachia
In this episode, we touch on mental health issues in Appalachia and share our own experiences.
Jan 21, 2021
The Flatwoods Monster Part 1 (PREVIEW)
A preview of the first episode in our Patreon-exclusive series on Appalachian cryptids. Check out Patreon.com/Appodlachia to access the full episode
Jan 19, 2021
A younger more progressive Appalachia with Councilman Cory Roman
Cory Roman is the youngest and first Black person ever elected to the Martinsburg, WV city council. He joins us to talk about getting involved in politics at a young age and pushing progressive policies at the local level in Appalachia.
Jan 5, 2021
New River Gorge: Appalachia's newest national park
We talk about the New River Gorge national park designation, and Jim Justice superspreader New Years extravaganza
Dec 29, 2020
The 2020 Appodlachia Appalachian Awards
The moment y'all have been waiting for has finally arrived: the first annual Appodlachia Appalachian awards show is here.
Dec 22, 2020
Sen. Sherrod Brown on the future of unions and fighting for Appalachia
We talked to Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) about the future of unions, winning as a Democrat in rural red America, and supporting Appalachia
Dec 15, 2020
An Appalachian Year
We look back on our first year as a podcast. Chuck and Big John reflect on the funny, the serious, and in the introspective of the past year.
Dec 8, 2020
Mothman Revisited: The Burger King Butterfly Effect
A break from the serious this week as we pick up (somewhat) where we left off several months ago with Mothman
Dec 3, 2020
Murder Ballads
We're joined by Laura Morris, the host of "Murder Ballads", a new Spotify original show that examines Appalachia and the south, race and identity, folklore and storytelling, and murder ballads' folk and bluegrass origins.
Dec 1, 2020
Talking WEED with Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D-PA)
We talked with Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman on why its a no-brainer to legalize weed in the Keystone state
Nov 24, 2020
Hillbilly Elegy Counter-Programming: Steve Hofstetter
Comedian Steve Hofstetter joins us to talk about comedy in politics and much more
Nov 17, 2020
Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy
We're joined by Meredith McCarroll, co-editor of "Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy" to discuss the book, Hillbilly Elegy, and progress in Appalachia
Nov 10, 2020
Appalachian Identity
We get personal with a discussion about Appalachian identity and the complexities of it.
Nov 2, 2020
The Battle for the Soul of Appalachia
Get ready. Its election time.
Oct 27, 2020
Election 2020: The Pepperoni Roll Vote
Its the first part of Appodlection...
Oct 19, 2020
Appalachian Stereotypes: The Media Portrayal of Appalachia
Oct 13, 2020
Is the Hyperloop just a fancy PRT?
Oct 6, 2020
Sam Brown Petsonk - Democratic nominee for Attorney General of West Virginia
Sep 29, 2020
Dwayne The Rock the Vote Johnson
Sep 22, 2020
RBG's impact on Appalachia
Sep 15, 2020
Ben Salango - Democratic nominee for Governor of West Virginia
Sep 8, 2020
BLM Helmets and the Campaign of Miner Bo
Join us as we discuss this week's controversies in Morgantown and talk with Todd Drezner about his new documentary on a senate race in West Virginia
Sep 3, 2020
How to lose your voting rights in Tennessee
We speak with TN Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro about a new law in Tennessee targeted at protesters
Sep 1, 2020
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Chris Hamby on the fight for breath and justice in Appalachia
We talk with Chris Hamby, New York Times investigative reporter and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, about his new book detailing the resurgence of black lung in Appalachia and the resilient miners fighting for justice
Aug 25, 2020
Old Gods of Appalachia
We speak with Steve Shell and Cam Collins of "Old Gods of Appalachia"
Aug 20, 2020
Queer Appalachia: show us the receipts! (Bonus Series Ep. 1)
Bonus Series: Queer Appalachia: Show us the receipts! We walk through the allegations against Queer Appalachia and our takes
Aug 17, 2020
Rosemary Ketchum, West Virginia's first openly-transgender elected official
We speak with Rosemary Ketchum about her historic election victory and much more
Aug 11, 2020
Re-opening schools in Appalachia with Kentucky 120 Strong's Christina Trosper
We discuss re-opening schools in Appalachia during a pandemic with an educator facing those challenges.
Aug 4, 2020
The Struggle to Stay
We discuss an issue facing many Appalachians, the struggle to stay.
Jul 28, 2020
Appalachian Heritage: Reclaiming "Redneck"
We’re talking about Appalachian heritage, how we need to take back the word “redneck” and why the protesters in Portland are leading a redneck revolt we can get behind
Jul 21, 2020
Donald Trump's broken promises to coal miners
Trump claims to dig coal, but Big John and Chuck examine his record on coal country and find a different story.
Jul 14, 2020
Kid Rock: Coronavirus Clown?
Kid Rock keeps his bar open and people in Nashville keep getting coronavirus. We're not saying the two are related. But we're also not NOT saying the two are related.
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Blacks in Appalachia
Jul 7, 2020
Incest in Appalachia - Soft White Underbelly
Chuck and Big John help the great region of Appalachia socially distance itself from harmful stereotypes. This week, a new viral video has emerged about incest in Appalachia from the YouTube channel "Soft White Underbelly" called "Inbred Family - The Whitakers" and the boys at Appodlachia have a few thoughts on this.
Music in episode: "This Town" by David Morris. Sampled with artist permission.
Jul 1, 2020
Appalachian Amateur Folklore Hour
Our episode on Kentucky voter suppression allegations was lost so we did a make-up episode where we attempt to share our own folklore.
Petition to rename Columbus, OH Flavortown
Music in episode: "This Town" by David Morris. Sampled with artist permission.
Jun 23, 2020
The 18 Husky Greatest Hits
Big John is out to sea this week, so we're looking back on some of the best moments from the first 6 months of Appodlachia.
Jun 17, 2020
Replace Confederate Monuments with Mothman Statues
Or other notable Appalachians! This week Chuck and Big John build on the growing movement to replace racist monuments with Mothman, and expand on it by talking about a few other notable Appalachians including John Brown, Dolly Parton, Booker T. Washington, and Leon Sullivan.
Congratulations to Rosemary Ketchum - our Appalachian of the Week - for her historic victory becoming the first openly transgender elected official in the state of West Virginia.
Jun 9, 2020
Black Lives Matter in Appalachia
We're white, and we may not have a lot (or anything) to offer to this conversation. But as a voice for Appalachia, we won't stay silent.
Jun 3, 2020
Pepperoni Rolls: An Appalachian Delicacy
We are joined by Katt Schuler, the founder and owner of Rolling Pepperoni. Katt talks with us about her love of pepperoni rolls and their unique history in Appalachia. While RP does indeed make delicious pepperoni rolls, they do so much more to build community and united people in and from Appalachia.
Please consider donating to the Equity Alliance.
May 26, 2020
Chili vs Sauce: A region divided
More coronavirus-free programming this week as we talk about the biggest debates in Appalachian dialect
Puppy Chow vs. Muddy Buddies
Shopping Cart vs. Buggy
Hot Dog Chili vs. Hot Dog Sauce
May 19, 2020
Dope Hope: Being blunt about cannabis in Appalachia
Continuing our Ap-POT-lachia series with two guests this week: Erin Hudnall of the Think Tank for Social Research on Cannabis and Chris Yeager of Appalachian Cannabis Company. They join us for an interesting discussion on the state of play with cannabis in Appalachia and its potential economic benefits for the region.
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More ways to connect with our guests:
TTRSC on Twitter , Facebook, and Instagram
Appalachian Cannabis Company on Facebook
**Erin followed-up to offer a correction on a cited statistic: The racial disparity for cannabis arrests in WV is actually over 7x, rather than 4x.
Link to ACLU report cited in the show
May 12, 2020
Grading the governors on COVID-19
We grade Appalachian governors on their response to COVID-19.
AOTW Article: https://www.wvpublic.org/post/front-porch-network-lifeline-appalachia#stream/0
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May 5, 2020
Appalachian Stereotypes: Mountain Dew Mouth
Chuck and Big John continue their conversation on stereotypes by discussing Mountain Dew mouth.
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Apr 28, 2020
David Morris: All backroads lead to Appalachia
David Morris is an American singer-songwriter from Charleston, WV. David talks with Chuck and Big John about how his roots in Appalachia have influenced his music and who he is as a person. You may know him from when he put music out under the name D-WHY, from the music he's making in the present day, or maybe this is your first time listening to him. Regardless - we know you'll appreciate his passion for his small town roots, range of musical talent, dedication to his fans, and introspection on growing up in Appalachia.
Listen to his music:
Spotify
Apple Music
Youtube
Soundcloud
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Support Appodlachia by donating to our Patreon. Through the entire month of April, 100% of donations go to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to help them keep their pantries stocked during the coronavirus pandemic. *All songs featured in episode used with artist permission*
Apr 21, 2020
Tiger King in Appalachia
Carole Baskin: cultivating power in the mountain state? Doc Antle, infamous tiger peddler of East Tennessee? You'll find out in this fun, mostly covid-19-free episode!
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Apr 14, 2020
Pusher Movie: an Authentic Portrayal of an Appalachian epidemic
Chuck and Big John speak with Andi Morrow, a Los Angeles based actor/writer/director originally from the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, about her short film - Pusher.
For more on Andi:
Website
@Andiwithaneye
@Honkytonkandi
Check out our patreon, where we are donating all the proceeds to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee!
Apr 7, 2020
Don Blankenship: Worst Appalachian of the Decade
[NOTE: Please excuse Big John's minor audio issues] We tell the tragic story of the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster and shed light on the wretched Don Blankenship, the man who should have been held more accountable for it. Big John and Chuck also pay tribute to the 29 miners who lost their lives on that tragic day 10 years ago.
Davitt McAteer Independent Investigation Report
We're still raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee! Check out our patreon for details
Apr 3, 2020
Mothman Bonus
We hope you enjoy this special BONUS episode, and find it to be an entertaining break from the day-to-day stresses. In this bonus episode, Chuck and Big John give a very abridged version of the Mothman story, and provide their own blisteringly hot takes on the matter.
Mar 31, 2020
Hillbilly Elegy: The Ice Man Strikes Back
We continue with part 2 of our series on the dumpster fire that is Hillbilly Elegy. We also learn about how Big John got the nickname "Ice Man" in Middle School.
Check out our Patreon, where we are donating our entire first month to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.
Mar 23, 2020
Hemp, CBD, and Dunking on Hillbilly Elegy
Chuck and Big John speak with Jim Higdon - Co-founder of Cornbread Hemp - about CBD oil benefits, the hemp industry, marijuana legalization, and - of course - dunking on JD Vance.
For more information about Jim's company, check out cornbreadhemp.com
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Mar 10, 2020
Hillbilly Elegy: The Farce Awakens
Chuck and Big John dissect the book equivalent of a raging dumpster fire, Hillbilly Elegy, in part 1 of their series on the damage it is doing to Appalachia.
Yassin's Falafel House pop-up to help tornado victims (Knox News)
How to help Nashville tornado victims - Hands on Nashville
Feb 3, 2020
Jerry Falwell Jr. is an idiot
This week, we VEXIT through the GRIFT shop as Big John and Chuck discuss one of the dumbest proposals of the year, Vexit. Vexit is the bizarre idea to allow Frederick County, VA to secede and join West Virginia. Buckle up, Appodlachians!
Jan 28, 2020
Cannabis saved my life
Chuck and Big John speak with Rusty Williams. Rusty is a cancer survivor, cannabis patient advocate, and candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates 35th District.
For more information on Rusty and his campaign:
https://www.rustywilliamswv.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RustyForWV/
Jan 21, 2020
Marijuana: Appalachian Cash Crop?
Chuck and Big John talk about the potential cash crop of Appalachia
Jan 14, 2020
Canary in a Code Mine
Chuck and Big John talk VP Biden's comments about coal miners learning to code and all that stems from it.
Atlas Obscura - The Chef Restoring Appalachia’s World-Class Food Culture
NYTimes - They Were Promised Coding Jobs in Appalachia. Now They Say It Was a Fraud
Belt Magazine - In Appalachia, Coding Bootcamps That Aim To Retrain Coal Miners Increasingly Show Themselves To Be ‘New Collar’ Grifters
The Hill - Biden tells coal miners "learn to code"
NY Magazine - Please stop telling miners to learn to code
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Jan 5, 2020
Rockwool
Chuck and Big John discuss the insulation plant that has been stoking controversy in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, Rockwool.
Relevant Links
Washington Post - Insulation plant divides community in West Virginia
Spirit of Jefferson - After Denmark trip, a renewed will to fight Rockwool in Ranson
WV Public Broadcasting - Jefferson County residents in uproar over new insulation plant
Rockwool Community Brochure
Resist Rockwool
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Dec 30, 2019
The Stereotypes Episode
Articles mentioned in the show:
Slate - How the Mountain State got a reputation for inbreeding
Robert Tincher Study - Night Comes to the Chromosomes: Inbreeding and Population Genetics in Southern Appalachia
The Cavalier Daily - My service trip to West Virginia raises ethical questions
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Dec 16, 2019
Dark Waters: The Hulk takes on DuPont
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For further reading:
The Intercept - DuPont and the Chemistry of Deception
NYTimes - The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare
Rob Bilott's book - Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle against DuPont
Documentary by Stephanie Soechtig, Jeremy Seifert, Mark Monroe, and (WV-native son) Morgan Spurlock:
The Devil We Know
Help fund Appodlachia! Consider making a donation to our Patreon. A recurring donation of $1/month (equivalent to $12/year) funds the production costs of approximately 3 episodes. Every contribution makes a difference.