Appodlachia

Appodlachia

Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast

Episodes 251
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Active
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
70%
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feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

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

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Recent Episodes

#259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later

Feb 17, 2026 50m

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…

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

Feb 05, 2026 54m

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…

#257: F**k ICE

Jan 14, 2026 51m

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…

#256: Appalachian identity and the radical left agenda for the hollers

Dec 16, 2025 1h 6m

Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia. Relevant linksLearn more about A4A here. Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy…

#255: Louisville Tenants Union

Nov 13, 2025 43m

Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union!Relevant linksLearn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by…

#254: Appalachia Comics Project

Oct 09, 2025 46m

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…

#253: State of political discourse + David Gate's rebellion of care

Sep 14, 2025 1h 2m

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…

#252: The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency (This Guy Sucked Crossover)

Aug 18, 2025 1h 16m

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…

#251: Bonafide Appalachian musicians

Jul 30, 2025 59m

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…

#250: Stories of rural resistance from the Holler

Jul 10, 2025 38m

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…

#249: Big Beautiful Bulls**t

Jul 03, 2025 46m

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…

#248: Barbara Kingsolver and the house that Demon built

Jun 12, 2025 1h 18m

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…

#247: Big John's Second Swan Song

Jun 06, 2025 55m

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…

#246: Former MSHA head sounds the alarm on RFK's cuts at NIOSH

May 06, 2025 48m

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…

#245: Hurricane Helene: 7 months later

Apr 18, 2025 49m

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…

#244: Party-grass with Addie Levy

Mar 13, 2025 39m

Chuck talks with Appalachian bluegrass musician and member of the Brothers Comatose, Addie Levy, on today's episode!LinksDarlin Please -…

#243: Palmyra

Feb 28, 2025 42m

Chuck and Big John talk to the folks from the band Palmyra! Check out their song “Shape I'm In”  https://ohboy.lnk.to/shapeiminhttps://www.palmyratheband.com/Flood Relief!…

#242: Discussing the recent Soft White Underbelly controversy

Feb 20, 2025 46m

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…

#241: 18 Husky Brownie Bites

Feb 14, 2025 29m

Big John's out sick so we've unearthed an interview from the vaultCheck out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code…

#240: Emily Calandrelli is the 100th Woman in Space

Feb 06, 2025 1h 10m

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…

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