Appodlachia

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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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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Hello friends! We're back after a bit of a break :) 

Today, we're joined by Dalton George, Mayor Pro-Tem of Boone, NC.  Dalton and Chuck talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene  and how recovery is looking in the 7 months since the storm. 

(Edit: One slight factual error.  It is a grey area to say that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was legally living in Maryland at the time he was illegally deported due to the fact that he entered the country illegally. He was not technically lawfully present, but he still was not able to be lawfully deported to El Salvador without a hearing and DHS proving changed circumstances).

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Chuck talks with Appalachian bluegrass musician and member of the Brothers Comatose, Addie Levy, on today's episode!

Links

• Darlin Please - https://open.spotify.com/track/0L7wq3e7GWe8AaspEt7vZt
• https://www.instagram.com/addielevymusic/
• https://www.addielevy.com/
• Brothers Comatose - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oKVYDiVZxglvgEW2zHcAD

Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit

Interview starts at 17:41

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Chuck and Big John talk to the folks from the band Palmyra! 

Check out their song “Shape I'm In”  https://ohboy.lnk.to/shapeimin

https://www.palmyratheband.com/

Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit

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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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It's been a minute since we talked about Soft White Underbelly, and a LOT has happened! We break down some recent controversy and give our takes on the whole situation with the West Virginia family known as the Whittakers. 

Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit

J Aubrey video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4hzs3cNmYw 

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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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Big John's out sick so we've unearthed an interview from the vault

Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com 

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Today, Chuck and Big John talk with one of our favorite West Virginians — Emily Calandrelli — about how she became the 100th woman EVER to fly to space! 

Also, Chuck explains why Punxsutawney Phil is a fraud, the boys talk about the Mingo County Water crisis, and more!

Check out Emilys space flight video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PenTzO3t2T8&t=137s

Timestamps:

• Punxsutawney Fraud — 03:30
• The water crisis in Mingo County — 23:45
• Interview with Emily Calandrelli — 35:20

Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com 

Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/

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We're soft launching 2025, people! We dropped our Appalachian accent project with over 1,500 accents! You can check it out here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPnF5Q4eCv4

Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com 

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In our last episode of the year, we:
— Go through more wild Foxfire home remedies
— Discuss why Rich Rodriguez is like JD Vance
— Talk about what's happening in Syria
— Big John explains his beef with Ponderosa

Dr. Spalding's organization https://www.equalchanceforeducation.org/

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