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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia. Hosted by Chuck Corra and Callie Pruett

Appodlachia Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast

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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia. Hosted by Chuck Corra and Callie Pruett

    #196: Peerless City & the Manchin-churian Candidate?

    #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 20/2015:27 - Announcements24:10  - Peerless City Interview53:26 - Under-the-radar:  The Manchinchurian Candidate-----------------------------------------------
    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----------------------------------------------
    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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    #195: WVU Students vs. E Gordon Grift

    #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/wvunitedsuJOIN 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 country09:30 - E Gordon Grift and his history of Scrooge McDuckin 23:50 - Interview with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United01:12-12 - Under-the-radar:  Waymakers CollectiveArticles 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/-----------------------------------------------
    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----------------------------------------------
    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 22 min
    #194: A Covenant mom speaks out about gun violence

    #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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    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----------------------------------------------
    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 5 min
    #193: WTF WVU

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


    00:44 - Question of the Week :  Best Arrest Stories 17:48 - Patreon Limericks18:59 - Interview with A. Toni Young44:06 - 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--------------------------------------------
    Check out our fantastic sponsors!


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

    #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 GodwinCheck 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 win04:40 - Alan Jackson: Consent King14:48 - Patreon!17:00 - Interview with Jon Weisberger51:18 - Under the Radar: Leaving Appalachia -----------------------------------------------
    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--------------------------------------------
    Check out our fantastic sponsors!


    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 4 min
    #191: There's a vampire in Appalachia, and we're running out of blood

    #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 GodwinCheck out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!
    Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!
    https://www.redroostercoffee.com/
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    Timestamps: 
    00:40 - Intro:  The Federalist doesn't know Tyler Childers or Appalachia18:30 - Patreon!25:08 - Interview with Phil Bowen!47:51 - Under the Radar: Alderson Broaddus University is going under-----------------------------------------------
    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--------------------------------------------
    Check out our fantastic sponsors!
    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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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
329 Ratings

329 Ratings

Lucy2014CA ,

Great content

Love this Appalachia-focused political podcast. Hosts are so kind while advocating for the people of our region. An informative, fun, and humorous show! Love the new segments with listener submissions. I will never recover from Papaw Stories.

LeeLee Lauree ,

east palestine thoughts

i love you guys and appreciate you. this has a lot in common with the way the gov't on the state and federal level could respond during deepwater horizon and BP. you might could look at that.

mandiegg123 ,

Inspired me to move back to the region

I moved away from Appalachia for a few years but never really found a place I could imagine calling home. This podcast made me realize how much I love the region and how much I want to be a part of its growth and success. I moved back a month ago and have settled into my roots. This is a seriously great podcast to learn all about the politics and culture of home!

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