Appodlachia

By Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast

A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.

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November 13, 2025#255: Louisville Tenants Union
Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union!
Relevant links
Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/
Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
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October 09, 2025#254: Appalachia Comics Project
Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project.
Relevant links
Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/
Kickstarter Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project
Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown
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47min
September 14, 2025#253: State of political discourse + David Gate's rebellion of care
Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care”
Timestamps:
00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events
15:40 — Interview
https://www.davidgatepoet.com/
Find his book here:
https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/tj0ullc3oswn4rqp2g0azhliox8f7s
Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown
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1h 3min
August 18, 2025 #252: The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency (This Guy Sucked Crossover)
Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked!
We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who terrorized workers in Appalachia during the mine wars in the early 1900s. They sucked big time.
They're available on all streaming platforms, and you can find their links via their website below.
https://www.thisguysucked.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-guy-sucked/id1800530353
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1h 17min
July 30, 2025#251: Bonafide Appalachian musicians
Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels.
Timestamps:
00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen.
10:19 — Interview
linktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels
Stream her music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2ruAw87wa
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rebecca-lee-daniels/1262962603
Transition Music: “Bloom” by Rebecca Lee Daniels
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
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1h
July 10, 2025 #250: Stories of rural resistance from the Holler
Today, I talk with Denali Nalamalapu about their new graphic novel, “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance,” which tells the story of six people who became resisters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
https://denali-sai.com/
Buy the Book from Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/holler-a-graphic-memoir-of-rural-resistance-denali-sai-nalamalapu/21788274?ean=9781643265230&next=t&
Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
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39min
July 03, 2025 #249: Big Beautiful Bulls**t
Airing my grievances about the recently passed nightmare legislation in Congress, then talking with Melissa Cropper of the Ohio Federation of Teachers about school vouchers in the Buckeye State!
https://www.allinforohiokids.com/
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47min
June 12, 2025 #248: Barbara Kingsolver and the house that Demon built
Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead. We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need.
Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/
And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starting in July https://www.youtube.com/@Appodlachia
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
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1h 19min
June 06, 2025 #247: Big John's Second Swan Song
Today, Chuck and Big John shoot the sh*t for one last time, with John in the co-hosting chair. We bid farewell to BJ's second stint as co-host and talk about whatever we feel like, including what the plan is for the future of the show (spoiler: Chuck is still doing it, and we have a HEAVY HITTER interview next week!
You can follow Big John's card stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/bigjohnscards24/
https://www.youtube.com/@bigjohnscards24
And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starting in July https://www.youtube.com/@Appodlachia
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the hosts, Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, and do not represent the opinions of either of their employers. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.
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56min
May 06, 2025#246: Former MSHA head sounds the alarm on RFK's cuts at NIOSH
Today, Chuck talks with former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Joe Main, on how the recent federal spending cuts targeting NIOSH have put miners safety and lives at risk.
You can follow Joe on LinkedIn, where he posts regular updates on what is happening with NIOSH and other critical mine safety regulatory challenges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-main-965a15159/
Timestamps
Context setting/Gingrich cuts on mine safety — 6:30
NIOSH History — 9:30
How NIOSH got breathing apparatuses in mines — 12:00
Silicon/ventilation issues and safety — 21:10
UBB — 22:15
What will be lost with NIOSH cuts— 24:50
Joe's experience dealing with the consequences of MSHA cuts — 33:00
Fears over long term consequences of cuts — 42:30
Some additional context on NIOSH
Gazette Mail Article
CBS NIOSH Layoffs article
Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!
patreon.com/appodlachia
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the hosts, Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, and do not represent the opinions of either of their employers. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

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49min

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