One last dance with the 2024 election from Appodlachia. We talk about our thoughts on the results, and are open... more

Friends, we leave you with these election predictions! No ads, no preamble, just us winging it on what we think... more

Today, Chuck and Big John discuss the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub and some recent criticisms surrounding it. Take our survey... more

**Re-uploading due to an issue with the previous episode's audio file! Should be fixed now This week, we talk about... more

We've got a bit of a riff episode this week because Chuck is evacuating from Hurricane Milton. Big John... more

On today's episode, Chuck talks with Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Palestinian-American organizer and policy analyst representing Georgia's 97th House District.... more

On today's episode, Chuck talks with Christopher J. Williamson, Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Secretary Williamson... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about WVU's confusing and extremely disappointing blame game about the Appalachian studies... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John demand an apology from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Detroit Tigers Major... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John plead with listeners to fund their expedition to the Ponderosa Buffet in Taipei,... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk why private equity is buying up trailer parks nationwide and how the... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about what sports Appalachians would be the best at in the Olympics,... more

On today's episode, Chuck and Big John discuss the Veepstakes, JD Vance's terrible horrible no good very bad week, and... more

With the rise of John Dammit Vance to the lapdog of a presidential ticket, it is required of us to... more

We are here with a special episode discussing Biden dropping out and his potential VP choices. We will be... more

In lieu of our planned episode this week, we recorded our reaction to the assassination attempt against former President Trump... more

Chuck and Big John discuss the Supreme Court's most recent decision to overturn the $6 billion settlement with the Sackler... more

This week, Chuck and John are taking some time to be with their families on the 4th so we're digging... more

Chuck is finally back in the states and moved in to his new place, so we are back to putting... more

Chuck had to leave town abruptly, so this episode is a bit late and not our traditional format, but we... more

Chuck and Big John talk about how some in Congress are trying to re-criminalize THC, which would deal a massive... more

Chuck and Big John talk about a question they posed, “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never... more

Chuck and Big John talk about a poll they published asking if West Virginia is part of the South, then... more

Chuck and Big John talk about the movie Heavyweights, why they support students protesting on college campuses, the big win... more

Chuck and Big John talk about the best comments they received on a video about Ponderosa, Chuck interview's JD Belcher... more

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

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

Callie and Chuck discuss Don Blankenship's ridiculous bid for senate running as a Democrat in West Virginia, and why "pussy"... more

Chuck talks with Justice Hudson, a freelance reporter covering homelessness in Wheeling, WV about the recent actions by the city... more

Chuck and Callie discuss a story about a wall street investment firm that has been buying up trailer parks in... more

The 4th Annual Appodlachia Appalachian Awards (heretofor known as the "Appies")Award winners discussion starts around 14:30Business of the Year nomineesYNST... more

Chuck and Callie discuss the new Tennessee Satan Ass club, the Sackler's bankruptcy deal, and Mac Warner's conspiracy-laden run for... more

Chuck and Callie discuss a recent article in Belt about queer Appalachian witches, and how they're building a beautiful and... more

Chuck and Callie discuss a recent MASSIVE and EXPLOSIVE article in Grist, reported by Austyn Gaffney, about the absolute disaster... more

Chuck and Callie discuss one hell of an election night this past Tuesday, including the results in Ohio, Kentucky, and... more

Chuck and Callie discuss Issues 1 & 2 in Ohio - two ballot initiatives enshrining abortion, contraception, fertility care, and... more

Chuck talks with Allen Junge, Kate Anderson, and Emmi Cohen of the Activision Blizzard King (ABK) Workers Alliance about how... more

We have a laid back week and discuss creepy places in Appalachia and Big Jim getting the coveted endorsement of... more

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

We talk about the importance of Taylor Swift ditching Travis Kelce for an Appalachian, for the sake of our region's... more

Chuck talks with Amanda Page, David Bernabo, and John Miller about the documentary "Peerless City" about Portsmouth, OH. We... more

Chuck and Callie talk with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United Students Union to talk about the ridiculous... more

Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville on... more

Callie chats with A. Toni Young of the Community Education Group, which works to providing access to healthcare,... more

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

Chuck and Callie discuss a ridiculous article from the Federalist that argues Tyler Childers is alienating his base of listeners... more

Chuck and Callie discuss the new Tyler Childers music video, misinterpreting country music's history, and how a small town in... more

Chuck and Callie discuss an interview Barbara Kingsolver gave with Ezra Klein about Appalachia and the rural-urban divide. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-barbara-kingsolver.html Check... more

Chuck and Callie take listener submissions about the worst thing they ever got in trouble for as a kid, and... more

Chuck and Callie take listener submissions about their wildest encounters in the woods, Chuck talks to West Virginia-based singer/songwriter William... more

Callie and Chuck talk with Stephanie Hoskins and Destinie Robinson of Volunteers of America about the opioid morphine epidemic-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:23... more

Callie and Chuck talk with 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, author of "Gay Poems for Red States" and altogether... more

Today we talk about the Trump indictment, discuss some of the most notable reality tv stars from Appalachia, and talk... more

Callie is back! We catch up and talk about Jim Justice running for senate in West Virginia, Joe Manchin's... more

Today, Chuck talks with Anderson Clayton - the newly elected chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party who, at 25... more

Chuck talks with Robert Kahne of My Old Kentucky Podcast about the GOP primary for governor in Kentucky and Joe... more

We sit down with Jon Matthews and J Gallienne from the Appalachian Queer Film Festival to discuss the festival's roots,... more

Callie sits down with Councilwoman Ixya Vega! In addition to being a member of the Morgantown, WV City Council and... more

Today we talk about Kelly Craft's painful attempts at relating to people on the campaign trail, how Pittsburgh is purchasing... more

Today we talk entirely about the Tennessee Three and their undemocratic expulsions from the Tennessee Legislature, including an interview with... more

[Sorry about the messed up audio earlier! Should be fixed now!] Welcome to our special crossover episode for Appalachian... more

Callie is back from surgery and fought through the pain to be with us today! That's how much she loves... more

Callie's hometown of Canton, NC is facing an absolutely devastating situation as the company who own's the town's biggest employer... more

Tennessee's legislature banned drag performances, and many other states may follow suit. We discuss this ridiculous and harmful law... more

Callie and Chuck share the best reviews of the movie Cocaine Bear. Chuck talks to the founder of the... more

Callie and Chuck do a deep dive on the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine and talk to John... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Dr. Cameron D. Lippard, chair of Appalachian State University's Sociology department and an expert on... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Josh McGee and Jason Tartt, who started Appalachian Gold Appalachian Gold unites regional farmers... more

Callie talks to Erica Smith, an award winning and nationally recognized sexuality educator who provides public and private sexuality education,... more

Callie and Chuck talk discuss Appalachian gatekeeping and listener/follower experiences with it throughout the region. Join Appalachian Bookshelf! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdtzaxJbgaU-VqUktHWF9YdzbBFf-yb-0_t2uLxB_Bb7k7bA/viewform?usp=sf_linkHELP SUPPORT... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Randy Kraft and Dr. Bill Collins with Volunteers of America's Healthy Mouth, Healthy You... more

Callie and Chuck talk about how to pronounce Appalachia with Dr. Kirk Hazen, professor of linguistics at WVU and the... more

Callie and Chuck discuss what people think about who can claim Appalachian identity and give their own takes-----------------------------------------------Join Appalachian Bookshelf!... more

Its awards show time, y'all! (We hit a character limit so we couldn't link to everyone's pages! But we're... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Skylar Baker-Jordan- an Appalachian published writer, journalist, and commentator. His work has appeared in... more

Callie talks to Philip Bowen - an incredible Appalachian fiddler who has quickly become a star on TikTok for his... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Jim Higdon, returning champion to the show and Co-Founder of Cornbread Hemp based in Louisville,... more

Callie and Chuck talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, why its bad, and what you can do about it.Our new... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Mayor Preston Blakely, the 27 year old mayor of Fletcher, North Carolina! We also... more

Callie and Chuck hosted a live show in Morgantown on the campus of WVU last week, where they interviewed three... more

Callie and Chuck discuss the beef they have with Joe Biden and Joe Manchin regarding recent statements on coal and... more

Callie and Chuck talk talk about the latest revelations in Jerry Falwell Jr's sex-capades and give our election predictions for... more

We've got three more interviews with local candidates throughout and around Appalachia for you today! Josh Remillard - a... more

Callie and Chuck talk about the recent Republican proposal to eliminate the Appalachian Regional CommissionPLUS! The TOP 5 WORST Parts... more

On this special bonus episode, we talk all things Kentucky Politics with Robert Kahne of My Old Kentucky Podcast https://myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/We... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Geonoah Davis - aka Geonovah - a hip hop artist from Big Stone Gap, Virginia... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Delegate Danielle Walker, a fierce advocate for West Virginia and a powerful change agent who... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Rusty Williams, a cannabis advocate and candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates 59th... more

Today, we give you some important political updates and run through our list of Top 4 Politicians committing fraud against... more

Callie talks to Clovery Lynn - aka Hillbilly Gothic - about being an openly trans Appalachian woman on the internet,... more

Callie talks to Whitney - aka the Appalachian Forager - about all things foraging. And Chuck and Callie discuss... more

Callie and Chuck go through the Top 5 worst Appalachian politicians running in 2022 (and 2023) then discuss the stereotype... more

Callie talks to Rabbi Joe Blair of Temple Israel in Charleston, WV about the Appalachian experience in jewish placemaking and... more

Callie and Chuck talk to Ohio Federation of Teachers president Melissa Cropper about the harmful laws going into effect that... more

[PLEASE ignore the mic jostling at the beginning of the episode, and apologies for that!]Callie and Chuck talk to award-winning... more

Callie and Chuck talk masculinity this week! Chuck discusses growing up and having to struggle with not being considered... more

Callie and Chuck talk with the former U.S. Senator for Alabama, Doug Jones, on Alabama politics, and what Democrats need... more

Today, Callie gives us a masterclass on the history and characteristics of Bluegrass music - our favorite Appalachian export. ALSO,... more

Today, Callie and Chuck talk Cheri Beasley - the former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and current... more

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Chief Richard Sneed, the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.ALSO, Callie... more

We have a laid-back episode for the holiday week where Chuck and Callie get drunk and answer /r/AskReddit questions-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT... more

We shelved our original episode for this week to give our honest and unfiltered response to Roe v. Wade being... more

In part two, Callie and Chuck run through some cases involving Federalist Society judges that will affect parts of AppalachiaPLUS!... more

In part one of this two-part series, Callie and Chuck do a deep dive into the right-wing dark money group... more

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Kaylen Barker, Communications Director and Chief Lobbyist for the Women's Health Center of West... more

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Zeb Smathers, Mayor of Canton, NC, about governing as a Democrat in a small... more

Hello friends! Please enjoy this special bonus episode: an interview Chuck did recently on The Reckon Interview Podcast -... more

Callie and Chuck talk about the wacky antics and dereliction of duty of Appalachian Congressman Madison Cawthorn (Rep. Mad... more

We have your first look at our NEW SEGMENTS on this episode as well as an incredible interview with Anderson... more

In this rapid response episode, Callie and Chuck talk about the recent draft decision by the Supreme Court to overturn... more

We're so excited for you to learn more about our new co-host, Callie Pruett! Callie is a queer disabled... more

Some major changes are coming to Appodlachia. It's exciting! You'll have to listen to learn more! HELP SUPPORT... more

A banger episode today indeed friends! We talk with Alana Anton - Queerbilly Activist, scholar of Appalachian Sociology, and higher-ed... more

We got a good one for you today, friends. We talk about the struggles teachers in Appalachia are facing... more

John is on leave again this week, so we're sharing the audio from the panel Chuck was on at the... more

Chuck is joined by Peshka Calloway - West Virginian, Affrilachian, US Army Veteran, Artist, Storyteller, and Co-Director of Holler Health... more

Chuck is joined by Kendra Winchester to discuss what it means to be an Appalachian Expat (aka Expatalachian) and the... more

Today we talk with Alaina Wood about eco-anxiety, sustainability, and more. Alaina is a sustainability scientist and climate communicator from... more

Charles Booker, U.S. Senate candidate for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, joins us to talk about reaching people from the... more

We have an incredible interview for you today. Chuck and John are joined by Dr. Bill Turner. Dr. Turner... more

We've got a Husky Fit episode this week where we riff on current events including the Amazon union re-vote in... more

...as well as other progressives?We talk with progressive organizer, Appalachian Ohio-native, and TikTok truth-teller John Russell about censorship on TikTok.... more

This week, we close out our special series by diving into what got people to move to Appalachia who weren't... more

[This is a re-upload from last week after the audio file we previously used got corrupted]Lots of people have left... more

Last week we talked about why people leave Appalachia, so this week we’re discussing what might get people to come... more

We kick off the new year by entertaining a question that has puzzled many scholars and wise sages for years... more

We end 2021 by sharing some of our favorite parts of it for the show, including our favorite one-star reviews... more

We proudly present the 2nd Annual Appalachian Awards! Some relevant links from the show:Appalachian Business of the Year: Read... more

Chuck and Big John talk with Neema Avashia, author of the forthcoming memoir "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian... more

Chuck and Big John discuss predatory lending in Appalachia and how its for-profit model of greed keeps people in povertyVote... more