Appodlachia

Appodlachia

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  • #227: Rednecks took center-stage at the DNC

    On today's episode, Chuck and Big John demand an apology from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball team for reasons which you'll soon find out, discuss John Russell's historic speech at the Democratic National Convention, talk with Mike from the Mothboys Podcast, and question the integrity of an election in Kentucky /s

    Check out the Mothboys here!
    https://mothboys.buzzsprout.com/

    Timestamps
    01:09 —Appodlachia shirts made national television
    02:33— The Detroit Tigers disrespected Appodlachia
    8:00 — John Russell brought the truth to the DNC
    28:00 — Interview with Mike from the Mothboys
    52:42 — Beef with election integrity in the Kentucky "I voted" sticker election 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #226: Kangaroos on the loose and crowdfunding classrooms

    On today's episode, Chuck and Big John plead with listeners to fund their expedition to the Ponderosa Buffet in Taipei, Taiwan, discuss the lack of restrictions in West Virginia on kangaroo ownership, cast doubt at school districts banning crowdfunding, and Chuck speaks with Laura Morris about her newly published book, “The Stone Catchers.”

    Find out more about the Stone Catchers here! https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985900554/the-stone-catchers

    Timestamps
    02:00 —Appodlachia can bring peace between China and Taiwan via Ponderosa
    09:11 — Roo on the loose!
    12:30 — Banning crowdfunding for teacher classroom supplies
    21:53 — Interview with Laura Morris
    49:00 — Beef with the Big Jehovah's Witness of Beef on sexism

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    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will

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    1 hr
  • #225: Defeating a private equity takeover of trailer parks

    On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk why private equity is buying up trailer parks nationwide and how the community of Charlottesville, VA fought a buy-out to keep ownership local. We also talk about Tim Walz and why he's leaps and bounds better than ol' John Dammit Vance

    Timestamps
    02:29 — A brief chat about ol' TIm Walz
    15:15 — Background on private equity buying up trailer parks
    21:09 — PE bad practices when owning trailer parks
    34:42 — Charlottesville story on community fighting back
    52:12 — Beef with toxic masculinity and Appalachian gatekeeping

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    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will

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    1 hr 7 min
  • #224: Is Appalachia Trump Country?

    On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about what sports Appalachians would be the best at in the Olympics, a John Dammit Vance update, and discuss whether Appalachia is Trump Country

    Timestamps
    02:29 — Disclaimer about Veepstakes 
    03:28 — Olympic archery at Best Buy
    07:40 — What sport Appalachians would be best at in the Olympics
    12:38 — Briefly talking about the Veepstakes
    16:49 — JD Vance hates Pokemon and children
    35:40 — Is Appalachia Trump Country?
    54:30 — Beef with Glenn "simps for TurboTax" Youngkin

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    Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
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    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • #223: A couch-tastrophe and a threat to marriage equality

    On today's episode, Chuck and Big John discuss the Veepstakes, JD Vance's terrible horrible no good very bad week, and the looming threat to marriage equality stemming from a lawsuit from Kentucky

    Timestamps
    3:30 — Update on the Veepstakes
    14:53 — JD Vance's terrible no good very bad week
    35:15 — Kim Davis rears her ugly ahead again on marriage equality
    58:38 — Beef with Big Deadpool

    Featured band:  Nerd Alert https://nerdalertmusic.com/

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    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.


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    1 hr 6 min
  • #222: Hillbilly Elegy: A New Cope

    With the rise of John Dammit Vance to the lapdog of a presidential ticket, it is required of us to revisit his dumpster fire book and provide a response to the dreaded tome — so we can be unburdened by what has been.

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    Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
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    CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/
    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.


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    1 hr 19 min
  • Biden drops out on National Ice Cream Day

    We are here with a special episode discussing Biden dropping out and his potential VP choices.  We will be back in your feed tomorrow with an episode all about John Dammit Vance.

    Join our discord -   / discord
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    HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!

    Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more   / appodlachia
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    Check out our fantastic sponsors!

    Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
    https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
    CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/
    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.

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    32 min
  • #221: Our thoughts on the attempted assassination

    In lieu of our planned episode this week, we recorded our reaction to the assassination attempt against former President Trump and touch briefly on John Dammit Vance.  This was recorded before he was named as the VP nominee, but fear not friends — we will be addressing that next week!

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    HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!

    Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more   / appodlachia
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    Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
    https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
    CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/
    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.

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    52 min
  • #220: Did SCOTUS screw over opioid victims?

    Chuck and Big John discuss the Supreme Court's most recent decision to overturn the $6 billion settlement with the Sackler family/Purdue Pharma for their role in the opioid epidemic, opening the family up to legal liability individually.  We talk about whether this was a good thing for the victims and what we can expect in the future.

    Timestamps:
    Intro: Chuck's gator problem — 02:30
    Intro 2: How the Ohio River is like the River Seine — 07:00
    Main segment: Background on the Sackler opioid settlement — 10:45
    Main segment: Why a criminal prosecution of Sacklers is difficult –16:15
    Main segment: Public reactions to the settlement — 27:20
    Main segment: Background on SCOTUS overturning settlement — 31:10
    Main segment: Our take on if this is a good thing — 34:30
    Beef with Big John:  BJ's beef with the Democratic Party — 44:30

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    Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more   / appodlachia 
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    Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
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    CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/
    DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • #219: Throwback - Ponderosa Buffet and Dolly Parton: Two American Treasures

    This week, Chuck and John are taking some time to be with their families on the 4th so we're digging into our podcast vault and sharing one of our favorite episodes with you about two of America's greatest treasurers: Ponderosa Buffett and Dolly Parton.

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    • Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachi

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    • Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
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    • CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/

     DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will. 

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    59 min

About Appodlachia

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

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