Chuck and Big John talk about a question they posed, “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there”, and the answers they received.

Then, we have an extensive interview with Beckley, WV-based attorney Steve New, who has represented many pro-wrestlers as their attorney, and has worked on complex litigation representing babies against opioid manufacturers. 

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• Opening song: “Maggie 40 years later” by MA'AM
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Beef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)

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Timestamps:

• 01:42 — Intro and bio on our guest 
• 06:30 — Sharing answers to the question “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there?”
• 31:38 — Pre-interview intro
• 32:00 —  Interview with Steve New
  • 32:30 — Wrestling and how Steve got started in the industry as an attorney
  • 43:44— Banning non-compete contracts in wrestling and in general
  • 51:19 — Importance of unionization, especially in Appalachia and wrestling
  • 55:30 — Wrestling needs a union
  • 01:05:00 — Representing babies and infants against opioid companies
• 01:33:27 — Beef with Target and corporate price inflating

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Chuck and Big John talk about a poll they published asking if West Virginia is part of the South, then talk with Kenneth Vigue (CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast) about how the game has sparked interest and intrigue into the region and more!

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Fallout For Hope Charity: https://falloutforhope.com/

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• Opening song: "Barefoot and Pregnant" by Gwen Levey & The Breakdowns
• Website: https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1nM7mQrsw4FiFfHJKzrp3G 
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/gwenleveymusic/

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Timestamps:

• 03:33: Is West Virginia part of the south?
• 23:45:  Interview with Kenneth Vigue
• 01:10:16: An intergalactic beef

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Chuck and Big John talk about the movie Heavyweights, why they support students protesting on college campuses, the big win for unions in Chattanooga, and a beef that may not actually be a beef?

Opening song: "Way to Live" by Tyler Nail
Website: https://www.tylernail.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AKRrZv9d9IsQZ74sahg7e

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Timestamps:

• 02:30: Intro - Heavyweights was a cinematic masterpiece
• 09:21: UAW win in Appalachia
• 21:00: Supporting students and the First Amendment
• 50:26: A Hoppy beef

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Chuck and Big John talk about the best comments they received on a video about Ponderosa, Chuck interview's JD Belcher about his new podcast series on the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, and..... a 4/20 beef?

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Chuck and Big John are back, and share their thoughts on Dave Ramsey's out-of-touch feelings, a beef mea culpa, and much more. 

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He is risen, and the war on Easter has begun. Everybody loves a comeback story

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Callie and Chuck discuss Don Blankenship's ridiculous bid for senate running as a Democrat in West Virginia, and why "pussy" was being shouted in the West Virginia legislature this week.

[This show is an opinion show.  The hosts merely express their opinions, and are not acting as a news source.  Any opinions expressed about people like, say, Don Blankenship, are derived from reporting on the topic. Some sources are included in the show notes below]

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House of Hagar: https://www.houseofhagarcw.com/

Timestamps: 

• 00:55 - Chuck complains about the housing market
• 05:30 -  Blankenbitch
• 24:30  - Book Banning in WV debated!
• 35:58 - Bible, Bigots, or Banned
• 48:15 - Under-the-radar:  Capital Punishment in Alabama

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Don Blankeship article: https://archive.thinkprogress.org/flashback-don-blankenship-warned-west-virginia-that-he-believes-in-survival-of-the-fittest-9b4cdb423e66/

Other Blankenship article: https://www.npr.org/2010/04/13/125864847/other-massey-mines-showed-a-pattern-of-violations

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Chuck talks with Justice Hudson, a freelance reporter covering homelessness in Wheeling, WV about the recent actions by the city to demolish homeless camps, and how these destructive policies spread far beyond just his city. 

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Follow Justice on twitter: https://twitter.com/JusticeHudson97

Timestamps: 

• 00:55 - The disaster of the 2024 election and the NH primary
• 11:40 -  An Ohio State Rep cockblocks their son
• 31:50  - Homeless camp demolitions in Appalachia
• 40:50 - Interview with Justice Hudson
• 01:32:40 - Under-the-radar:  Airbnb housing

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Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
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Chuck and Callie discuss a story about a wall street investment firm that has been buying up trailer parks in Appalachian and the south and running them into the ground, and how residents are fighting back.

PLUS - Appalachia's Gypsy Rose and Kremlin Cameron (thanks TN Holler) and his authoritarian golden tickets to the TN House. 

Article from episode: https://voicesofmontereybay.org/2023/12/27/the-davids-in-appalachia-fighting-the-monterey-bay-areas-news-goliath/
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Timestamps: 

• 00:30 - Intro: Iowa Caucuses
• 07:38 - Appalachia's Gypsy Rose
• 14:00  - Wall Street buying up trailer parks
• 34:30 - Under-the-radar:  Authoritarianism in TN

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The 4th Annual Appodlachia Appalachian Awards (heretofor known as the "Appies")

Award winners discussion starts around 14:30

Business of the Year nominees

• YNST Magazine | WV | https://ynstmagazine.com/vendors/
• Taste Bud Eats | New Martinsville, WV | https://tastebudeats.com/shop
• Raven & Crone | Asheville, NC | https://www.ravenandcrone.com/

Writer/Author of the Year nominees

• David Sibray | Website: https://wvexplorer.com/about-us/development-team/david-sibray/
• Storm Young | Website: https://stormyoung.my.canva.site/

Entertainer  of the Year nominees

• Andi Marie | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andimariere
• Oliver Anthony | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oliveranthonymusic

Artist  of the Year nominees

• Ella Floyd |  https://www.instagram.com/art.by.ella.cflo/
• Olivia Gianettino |  https://www.instagram.com/ogcoleslaw.art/

Appalachian Rising Star

• Jason Gill | https://www.instagram.com/appalachianapeforaging/
• Rania Zuri | About: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katevitasek/2023/10/20/18-year-old-makes-history-with-us-senate-resolution-to-help-end-book-deserts/?sh=abd5a292364d

Appalachian  of the Year nominees

• Barbara Kingsolver | Website: http://barbarakingsolver.net/
• Crystal Good |https://blackbygod.org/

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