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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
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Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union! Relevant links Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opin...
Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project. Relevant links Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/Kickstarter Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-projectTransition Mu...
Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events15:40 — Interviewhttps://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his book here: https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/tj0ullc3oswn4rqp2g0azhliox8f7sTransition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown -----------------...
Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked! We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who terrorized workers in Appalachia during the mine wars in the early 1900s. They sucked big time. They're available on all streaming pla...
Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels. Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen.10:19 — Interviewlinktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels Stream her music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2ruAw87waApple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rebecca-lee-daniels/1262962603Transition Music: “Bloom” by Rebecca Lee Daniels --------...
Today, I talk with Denali Nalamalapu about their new graphic novel, “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance,” which tells the story of six people who became resisters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. https://denali-sai.com/ Buy the Book from Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/holler-a-graphic-memoir-of-rural-resistance-denali-sai-nalamalapu/21788274?ean=9781643265230&next=t& Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------...
Airing my grievances about the recently passed nightmare legislation in Congress, then talking with Melissa Cropper of the Ohio Federation of Teachers about school vouchers in the Buckeye State! https://www.allinforohiokids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not repres...
Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead. We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need. Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/ And make sure to subscribe to Appodlachia on Youtube, where I'll be uploading a lot more long-form video content starti...
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 Y...
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 — 6:30NIOSH History — 9:30How NIOSH got br...
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 technic...
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/0L7wq3e7GWe8AaspEt7vZthttps://www.instagram.com/addielevymusic/https://www.addielevy.com/Brothers Comatose - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oKVYDiVZxglvgEW2zHcADFlood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit Interview starts at 17:41 HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patre...
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 HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic sponsors! Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroos...
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 HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live ...
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 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/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access l...
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 — 03:30The water crisis in Mingo County — 23:45Interview with Emily Calandrelli — 35:20Check o...
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 ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia ----------...
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/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlach...
We had a fantastic conversation with Madison aka xgigglypuff about how she went from Appalachia to graduating from Harvard University, working as a software engineer, content creation, video games, education attainment, and more! AND we run through the wildest Foxfire home remedies Madison's links: http://linktr.ee/xgigglypuff Madison's Twitch: / xgigglypuff We made a Twitch a day ago: / appodlachia Check out our substack! https://appodlachia.substack.com/ Tran...
A post-Thanksgiving round up of politics stuff, good news in Appalachia, and Big John's story about a card heist Help Appalachia recover from Helene https://www.appalachiahelenefund.org/ Check out our substack https://appodlachia.substack.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia ---------------------------------...
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Love you guys, but WHO IS TYPING AND CLICKING A MOUSE during the interview? Particularly ironic in an episode where you discuss production value. 😘
Appreciated the presentation of both sides. Looking forward to follow-up on the issue!