Appodlachia

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

  1. 2d ago

    #264: The Data Center Revolt

    Today, Chuck talks about one of the most important stories of the world cup that the U.S. government would rather you not know about, and speaks to climate organizer and host of The Hum podcast, Saul Levin, about the backlash to AI data centers happening across the country. Timestamps 00:42 — Intro World Cup Lumumba Vea16:08 — Data center background primer22:00 — Interview with Saul LevinThe Hum Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/53U84ou3MJAjb7kpSdFZVQ?si=50a11bd1e0b342afApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hum/id1895877050Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/ai-datacenters-democracy Lumumba Vea article: https://www.vogue.com/article/democratic-republic-of-congo-world-cup-patrice-lumumba-statue ----------------------------------------------- Intro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/Outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!  patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    52 min

  2. Jun 2

    #263: Fighting the scourge of Black Lung in the courts

    Today, Chuck talks with Sam Petsonk about fighting in the courts for miners with Black Lung, and how the current admin is doing anything but "supporting" coal miners. In the intro, Chuck discusses the egregious arrest of Ohio's most intrepid gumshoe journalist, D.J. Byrnes of the Rooster. ALSO, I've been publishing a lot more on http://www.noelegyneeded.org, so check it out Sam's Links https://petsonk.com/Support D.J. by checking out the Roosterhttps://www.rooster.info/Timestamps: Intro: 01:01Interview: 11:46Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!  patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    43 min

  3. Apr 30

    #262: We can build working class power in the South

    Today, Chuck talks with Oliver Larkin, a candidate for congress in Florida's 23rd congressional district.  Oliver is an activist, union organizer, and proud Democratic Socialist looking to unseat pro-Iran War democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Also, Chuck talks about the recent SCOTUS decision to further gut the Voting Rights Act and how Marsha Blackburn plans on using this to dilute the voting power of Black Tennesseans. Links https://www.oliverforcongress.com/Timestamps: Intro: 01:01Interview: 16:00Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.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 represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    50 min

  4. Mar 28

    #261: How NOT to tell the story of extraction in Appalachia

    Today, Chuck talks with Ali Printz, an art historian from Appalachia and part of the GRIT Collective of Appalachian artists about a new exhibit at the Queens Museum in NYC about parts of Appalachia that has led her and others to raise concerns about how it perpetuates stereotypes about the region by telling the story from an outsider's perspective.  Links https://www.instagram.com/aliprintz/https://www.aliprintz.com/GRIT Collective https://www.instagram.com/grit_artists/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:01Interview: 15:08Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.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 represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 2m

  5. Mar 12

    #260: The West Virginia Water Crisis

    Today, Chuck talks with Caitlin Ware and Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice about the water crisis in southern West Virginia and how they're organizing and advocating for clean water in the coalfields.  Learn more about From Below: https://wvfaith.org/from-below/Social media: https://x.com/HollerGospelhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/629075958675198Timestamps: Intro: 00:59Interview: 19:00Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.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 represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    1h 4m

  6. Feb 17

    #259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later

    Today, Chuck talks with Lesley Pacey, Senior Environmental Officer at the Government Accountability Project, about the Norfolk Southern disaster that occurred three years ago this month in East Palestine, Ohio, and how the people impacted have been failed by their government.  Learn more about GAP: https://whistleblower.org/Their work on East Palestine: https://whistleblower.org/category/east-palestine/Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.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 represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    50 min

  7. Feb 5

    #258: Defeating AI music with Goldengrass (ft. The Brothers Comatose)

    Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia.  Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose.  We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry.  Relevant links for Brothers Comatose Check out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/BUY their music on Bandcamp https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Blue Mountain” by The Brothers Comatose.  Buy it here! https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/track/blue-mountain\ Brothers Comatose upcoming tour dates Feb 25 - Crested Butte, COFeb 26 - Telluride, COFeb 27 - Basalt, COFeb 28 - Nederland, COMar 4 - Pioneertown, CAMar 5 - Phoenix, AZMar 6 - Solana Beach, CAMar 7 - Ventura, CAMar 20 - Denver, COMar 21 - Park City, UTApr 17 - Austin, TXApr 23 - La Tuna, MexicoApr 28 - Manteo, NCApr 30 - Isle of Palms, SCMay 1 - Mills River, NCMay 2 - Raleigh, NCMay 3 - Elkins, NCMay 8 - Santa Cruz, CAMay 9 - Chico, CAMay 15-17 - Placerville, CAJun 19-21 - San Luis Obispo, CAJun 24-27 - Owensboro, KY ----------------------------------------------- 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 opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    54 min

  8. Jan 14

    #257: F**k ICE

    Today, Chuck shares his thoughts on the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis and what he thinks of ICE generally. Then, Chuck talks to Nevin Sharma, a comedian from Wheeling, WV and based out of Winston-Salem, NC Relevant links Watch his special “Folksy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41GNNbgO_ICheck out his website: https://www.nevinsharma.com/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 opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

    51 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Appodlachia
  • Show Website
    Appodlachia

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