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Appodlachia

Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast

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

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[PLEASE ignore the mic jostling at the beginning of the episode, and apologies for that!]
Callie and Chuck talk to award-winning novelist and Appalachian literary legend, Silas House, this week.
ALSO, Callie and Chuck share their top 5 Appalachian dinner guests and talk about the senators who voted against capping the price of insulin
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Timestamps

  • 00:59 - Top 5 Appalachian Dinner Guests
  • 21:48 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)
  • 23:27 - Interview with Silas House
  • 54:27 - Under-the-Radar in Appalachia: Insulin Cap villains

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Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown
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-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia
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-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhT
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Appodlachia - #101: A foster crisis in Appalachia
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09/28/21 • 74 min

We spoke with Amelia Knisely and Molly Born about their massively important new report on West Virginia's foster care crisis
Amelia: https://twitter.com/ameliaknisely
Molly: https://twitter.com/molly_born
00:13 - Intro: Josh Mandel self-own
16:10 - Announcements
24:36 - Interview
1:03:04 - Beef with the Chris Pratt of Beef
Links to reporting:
Part 1: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/21/west-virginia-foster-care-out-of-state-homes/
Part 2: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/22/west-virginia-foster-family-cps-worker-shortage/
Part 3: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/23/wv-foster-care-prevention-programs/
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: https://forms.gle/2U1zKA9nvh1csqL2A
Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia
Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)
Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/

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Appodlachia - Opioids Part 1: Profits of Pain
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05/11/21 • 69 min

In part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills.
01:03 - Intro
07:15 - Announcements
07:45 - Profits of Pain - Opioids Part 1
01:02:30 - Wisdom with Big Mom
Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com
Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.
Some sources:
"Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe
Crime Story of the Sackler empire and the opioid Crisis (NPR)
Opioids in Appalachia
The Drug Industry's Triumph over the DEA (Washington Post)

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Appodlachia - #102: It's infrastructure (and fat bear) week
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10/05/21 • 63 min

We talk about the infrastructure/reconciliation bills, the ridiculousness in Congress surrounding them, and how they impact Appalachia
00:25 - Intro: FAT BEAR WEEK
11:36 - Announcements
24:34 - The infrastructure bill and all the bs along with it
55:03 - Beef with the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart of Beef
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: https://forms.gle/2U1zKA9nvh1csqL2A
Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia
Kentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)

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Appodlachia - #43: Old Gods of Appalachia
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08/25/20 • 63 min

We speak with Steve Shell and Cam Collins of "Old Gods of Appalachia"
All the things
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We got a substack! Check it out!
-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more

Check out our wonderful sponsors!
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Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)
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Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too!
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Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers.

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In part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia. Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis. Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick."
Use code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.com
Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.
00:20 - Intro: Mothman lives on Planet Fitness
19:35 - Interview with Eric Eyre
48:25 - Beef with Big John
For ongoing coverage of the issue happening in North Fork trailer park in Kentucky, check out our friends at My Old Kentucky Podcast.

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Appodlachia - #20: Jerry Falwell Jr. is an idiot
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02/04/20 • 43 min

This week, we VEXIT through the GRIFT shop as Big John and Chuck discuss one of the dumbest proposals of the year, Vexit. Vexit is the bizarre idea to allow Frederick County, VA to secede and join West Virginia. Buckle up, Appodlachians!
All the things
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We got a substack! Check it out!
-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more

Check out our wonderful sponsors!
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Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)
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Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too!
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-Facebook
-TikTok
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Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers.

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Appodlachia - #18: Marijuana: Appalachian Cash Crop?
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01/21/20 • 49 min

Chuck and Big John talk about the potential cash crop of Appalachia
All the things
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We got a substack! Check it out!
-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more

Check out our wonderful sponsors!
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Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)
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Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too!
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-Twitter
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-TikTok
-Discord

Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers.

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Appodlachia - #16: Rockwool

#16: Rockwool

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01/06/20 • 28 min

Chuck and Big John discuss the insulation plant that has been stoking controversy in West Virginia's eastern panhandle, Rockwool.
All the things
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We got a substack! Check it out!
-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more

Check out our wonderful sponsors!
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Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)
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Appodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers.

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Today, Callie and Chuck talk Cheri Beasley - the former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and current Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
ALSO, Callie and Chuck describe cereal indulgence, talk about the giant new telescope, check in with JD Vance's campaign, and Callie talks about her site visit to Sprouting Farms in Talcott, WV.
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Timestamps

  • 00:13 - Intro: Cereal aisle anger
  • 04:51 - Intro II: Renaming the Webb telescope
  • 15:30 - Campaign Check-in: JD "Broke" Vance
  • 25:29 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)
  • 27:26 - Interview with Cheri Beasley
  • 45:35 - Under-the-Radar in Appalachia: Sprouting Farms

Learn more about Sprouting Farms! https://www.sproutingfarms.org/

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-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia
-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia
-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia
-TikTok: http://tiktok.com/appodlachia
-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhT
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None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers

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FAQ

How many episodes does Appodlachia have?

Appodlachia currently has 238 episodes available.

What topics does Appodlachia cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Appodlachia?

The episode title '#144: Loving Appalachia despite its flaws (w/ Silas House)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Appodlachia?

The average episode length on Appodlachia is 64 minutes.

How often are episodes of Appodlachia released?

Episodes of Appodlachia are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Appodlachia?

The first episode of Appodlachia was released on Dec 30, 2019.

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