Appodlachia

Appodlachia

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  • #198: Powerful men behaving badly in Appalachia

    We have a laid back week and discuss powerful men in Appalachia behaving badly - most of which are politicians, or failed politicians.

    Timestamps: 

    • 01:30 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 
    • 03:40 - BIF recap
    • 08:05 - Fat Bear Queen
    • 10:30 -  An absurdly long and hilarious ad
    • 16:30  - Powerful men behaving badly 

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



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    42 min
  • #197: Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian economy

    We talk about the importance of Taylor Swift ditching Travis Kelce for an Appalachian, for the sake of our region's economy, John Fetterman's wardrobe controversy, and why the first two senators to call for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign were also guests on  Appodlachia.

    Plus! Callie talks with Allison Ricket and Claire Ramsey  Building Bridges 2 Careers about how they're working to bridge the gap between education and employment by fostering school, business, and community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and educatin!

    Learn more about Building Bridges 2 Careers

    • https://www.bb2careers.org/

    Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festival
    https://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/

    Timestamps: 

    • 01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 
    • 07:58 - Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian Economy
    • 17:22 - John Fetterman's clothes and Bob Menendez
    • 29:39 - Announcements
    • 35:10  - BB2C Interview

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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/appodlachia

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    Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
    https://www.balsamrange.com/
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     DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 25 min
  • #197: Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian economy

    We talk about the importance of Taylor Swift ditching Travis Kelce for an Appalachian, for the sake of our region's economy, John Fetterman's wardrobe controversy, and why the first two senators to call for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign were also guests on  Appodlachia.

    Plus! Callie talks with Allison Ricket and Claire Ramsey  Building Bridges 2 Careers about how they're working to bridge the gap between education and employment by fostering school, business, and community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and educatin!

    Learn more about Building Bridges 2 Careers

    • https://www.bb2careers.org/

    Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festival
    https://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/

    Timestamps: 

    • 01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 
    • 07:58 - Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian Economy
    • 17:22 - John Fetterman's clothes and Bob Menendez
    • 29:39 - Announcements
    • 35:10  - BB2C Interview

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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 http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

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    Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
    https://www.balsamrange.com/
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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 26 min
  • #196: Peerless City & the Manchin-churian Candidate?

    Chuck talks with Amanda Page, David Bernabo, and John Miller about the documentary "Peerless City" about Portsmouth, OH.  We also chat about John's documentary "Moundsville."  They're both fascinating, and Peerless City is now avaialble on PBS Passport, so check it out!!

    Peerless City and Moundsville Links 

    • https://www.peerlesscity.com/
    • https://www.pbs.org/show/peerless-city/
    • https://moundsville.org/
    • https://www.pbs.org/show/moundsville/

    Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festival
    https://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/

    Timestamps: 

    • 01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 
    • 07:40 - Checkin' in on Congressman Mad Dog 20/20
    • 15:27 - Announcements
    • 24:10  - Peerless City Interview
    • 53:26 - Under-the-radar:  The Manchinchurian Candidate

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    Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
    https://www.balsamrange.com/
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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #195: WVU Students vs. E Gordon Grift

    Chuck and Callie talk with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United Students Union to talk about the ridiculous budget cuts at WVU, E Gordon Gee's poor leadership, and what students, alumni, faculty, and supporters are doing to push back against the erosion of the state's largest land-grant university.

    Follow West Virginia United Students' Union and learn more about them, and support them!!

    • https://aftacademics.org/wvunitedsu/
    • https://twitter.com/wvunitedsu

    JOIN THE ALUMNI RALLY THIS SATURDAY!
    1PM SATURDAY SEPT. 9TH IN FRONT OF THE MOUNTAINLAIR IN MORGANTOWN

    WEAR BLACK!

    Timestamps: 

    • 02:20 - Intro: Weed in Cherokee country
    • 09:30 - E Gordon Grift and his history of Scrooge McDuckin 
    • 23:50 - Interview with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United
    • 01:12-12 - Under-the-radar:  Waymakers Collective

    Articles Mentioned

    • https://westvirginiawatch.com/2023/08/22/wvu-troubles-not-surprising-with-gees-history-of-lavish-spending/ 
    • https://ordinary-times.com/2023/08/29/the-maleficent-gordon-gee-and-his-malfunctioning-money-machine/

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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/appodlachia

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    Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
    https://www.balsamrange.com/
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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 23 min
  • #194: A Covenant mom speaks out about gun violence

    Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville  on March 27th, 2023, where a mass shooting took the lives of 6 innocent people, including 3 children.  Elaine shares her personal story of how she became involved in politics in Tennessee, her experience about that horrific day in March, and what her and other parents are doing to change the Volunteer State and make it a safer place for kids to go to school.
    (Elaine appears in her personal capacity as a private citizen and parent of a student at the Covenant School)

    Please consider supporting Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrow
    https://www.covenantbrightertomorrows.org/

    • This is a grassroots organization comprised of parents, survivors, and staff deeply impacted by this tragedy whose objective is to provide education around the impact and prevention of school shootings, improve mental health support, and drive meaningful legislative change to ensure the safety of children and staff in schools.

    Timestamps: 

    • 02:20 - Question of the week: What is something that pisses off Appalachians but nobody else?
    • 18:05 - Rich Man North of Richmond's misplaced ire 
    • 26:46 - Interview with Elaine Eisinger 


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    Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)
    https://www.balsamrange.com/
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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 6 min
  • #193: WTF WVU

    Callie chats with A. Toni Young of the Community Education Group,  which works to  providing access to healthcare, public education, and job training, plus securing financial investments to underserved rural communities and community-based organizations in West Virginia and Appalachia. 

    Callie and Chuck discuss the disaster at WVU, and their support for students protesting absurd programmatic cuts at the state's largest university.

    AND we read your best arrest stories!
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    • Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Interstate" by Hello June

    Check out Hello June https://www.wearehellojune.com/

    Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!
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    Timestamps: 

    • 00:44 - Question of the Week :  Best Arrest Stories 
    • 17:48 - Patreon Limericks
    • 18:59 - Interview with A. Toni Young
    • 44:06 - Under the Radar: WVU WTF

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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/appodlachia

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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    56 min
  • #192: Songwriting in Appalachia & How Streaming Has Changed the Music Industry

    Callie chats with renowned songwriter Jon Wesiberger about writing music and how streaming has impacted songwriters. 

    Jon is credited with composing  200+ songs including  for Billy Strings, the Infamous Stringdusters, and Balsam Range and has won numerous awards including Songwriter of the Year from the International Bluegrass Music Association.

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    Support our friend Philip Bowen by getting his new album!  https://philipbowenmusic.myshopify.com/

    • Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley Godwin

    Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!
    Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!
    https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
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    Timestamps: 

    • 01:50 - Intro :  Ohio Issue 1 win
    • 04:40 - Alan Jackson: Consent King
    • 14:48 - Patreon!
    • 17:00 - Interview with Jon Weisberger
    • 51:18 - Under the Radar: Leaving Appalachia 

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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/appodlachia

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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr 5 min
  • #191: There's a vampire in Appalachia, and we're running out of blood

    Chuck and Callie discuss a ridiculous article from the Federalist that argues Tyler Childers is alienating his base of listeners and cannot possibly be a successful artist anymore...lol

    And we also chat with our friend Philip Bowen!  Philip is an incredible singer/songwriter from West Virginia who recently appeared on America's Got Talent (And will be back later this year!!!).  His debut album, "Old Kanawha" comes out on August 18th, 2023. This masterpiece features collaborations with Charles Wesley Godwin and Josiah and the Bonnevilles, showcasing the depth and richness of his musical vision.

    Check out Philip Bowen and all his links here: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/  

    Get the new album! https://philipbowenmusic.myshopify.com/

    • Intro/Outro music:  "Vampire in Appalachia" by Philip Bowen ft. Josiah and the Bonnevilles.
    • Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley Godwin

    Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!
    Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!
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    Timestamps: 

    • 00:40 - Intro:  The Federalist doesn't know Tyler Childers or Appalachia
    • 18:30 - Patreon!
    • 25:08 - Interview with Phil Bowen!
    • 47:51 - Under the Radar: Alderson Broaddus University is going under

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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/appodlachia

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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 

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    1 hr
  • #190: Gay Coal Miners, "Hick-Libs," & A Small Appalachian Town Uniting Against Hate

    Chuck and Callie discuss the new Tyler Childers music video, misinterpreting country music's history, and how a small town in WNC united to stand up for one of their own against hateful stupidity. 

    Dumb tweet thread: https://twitter.com/HVNYrefugee/status/1685109691259461632?s=20 

    Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!
    Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!
    https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
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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/appodlachia

    ----------------------------------------------
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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 Callie's employers, and they never will. 



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    Support the show

    1 hr 1 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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