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#237: From Appalachia to the Ivy League (But not JD Vance!) Dec 05, 2024

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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
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Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the hosts, Chuck Corra and Big John Isner, and do not represent the opinions of either of their employers. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only.

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#236: Giving thanks for our old AIM screen names Nov 29, 2024

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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/
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#235: About that 2024 election Nov 14, 2024

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One last dance with the 2024 election from Appodlachia. We talk about our thoughts on the results, and are open about our criticisms of the Democratic Party broadly (which existed prior to this election).
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#234: Hillbilly Elegection: Our presidential predictions Oct 31, 2024

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Friends, we leave you with these election predictions! No ads, no preamble, just us winging it on what we think will happen.
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#233: What's up with the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub? Oct 24, 2024

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Today, Chuck and Big John discuss the Appalachian Clean Hydrogen Hub and some recent criticisms surrounding it.
Take our survey on how to say Appalachia!!! https://forms.gle/GzR5N7t575d242Ko9
Listen to Big John's interview with CityBeat Cincinnati for their "Elegy" podcast series. https://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/ElegyTheManyMythsofJDVance/Page

Timestamps
2:32 — Announcement about election night livestream and dialect survey
6:40 — Intro topics: Where's JD? Kentucky Isn't in play
18:25 — The Appalachian Clean Hydrogen hub

18:25 — introduction to clean hydrogen hubs
20:16 — a primer on "clean hydrogen"
26:50 — is it clean energy?
35:15 — What the ARCH is and what are the criticisms about it?
47:16 — the IRA and electric vehicles

51:31 — A three week PTO from beef
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#232: The canaries in the coal mine of climate change (with the Chaotic Forager) Oct 17, 2024

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**Re-uploading due to an issue with the previous episode's audio file! Should be fixed now

This week, we talk about a fake story out of Western North Carolina that is causing real problems, a legendary Appalachian woman who deserves our respect, and Chuck talks with Gabrielle Cerberville - aka the Chaotic Forager - about all things mushrooms and Mycology, including how they can make music!
Gabrielle's Links!

Timestamps
3:00 — Legendary Appalachian woman opener
15:35 — FEMA hunters: fake story, real consequences
24:00 — Interview with the Chaotic Forager Gabrielle Cerberville
55:00 — Beef with violence! in sports
Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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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 John's employers, and they never will

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#231: Fat Bear Week analysis & the hurricane of misinformation in Appalachia Oct 09, 2024

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We've got a bit of a riff episode this week because Chuck is evacuating from Hurricane Milton. Big John shares his harrowing stories of growing up as an overweight kid longing to be an athlete, we analyze Fat Bear Week, and then having a lengthy discussion about the misinformation surrounding the Hurricane Helene response in Appalachia
Timestamps
00:02 — A preamble about the episode and Mothman
07:58 — Fat Bear Week Brief Intro
08:15 — Big John recounts his experience as a fat young boy trying to play sports
18:06 — The ACTUAL Fat Bear Week Analysis
31:30 — Misinformation about the Hurricane Helene response

Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!
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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 John's employers, and they never will

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#230: The Palestinian-American representing Appalachian Georgia, Rep. Ruwa Romman Sep 26, 2024

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On today's episode, Chuck talks with Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Palestinian-American organizer and policy analyst representing Georgia's 97th House District. She is the first Muslim and Palestinian woman ever elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives. We talk about her background and her work as an elected official, as well as the Uncommitted movement within the Democratic Party and how she was supposed to speak at the DNC but was denied. It's an important part of the overall conversation surrounding the election and Rep. Romman brings a needed perspective to this conversation.
Plus, Chuck and Big John talk about issues not getting enough coverage in Appalachia, according to the Appalachia subreddit.
Learn more about Rep. Romman

Timestamps
05:57 — Issues not getting enough attention in Appalachia (according to r/Appalachia)
29:20 — Interview with Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman
01:13:30 — Big John's Perpetual Beef with the Cincinnati Bengals

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#229: The Appalachian in charge of our nation's mine safety Sep 18, 2024

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On today's episode, Chuck talks with Christopher J. Williamson, Assistant Secretary for Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Secretary Williamson leads the federal agency in charge of keeping all miners safe and healthy, and was a key figure behind rule changes that help protect miners from silica dust exposure. We're thrilled he joined the show!
Plus, Chuck and Big John breakdown the presidential debate.
Learn more about the Chris Mack story at the DOLhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2024/michael-lewis-chris-marks-the-canary-who-is-government/
Timestamps
02:10 — Intro and discussion about presidential debate
24:42 — Interview with Secretary Chris J. Williamson

28:15 — Secretary Williamson's Appalachian roots and background
39:00 — Black lung and the silica dust exposure rule changes
48:55 — Reaction to the rule from miners, industry, etc.
01:01:05 — Other priorities at MSHA
01:14:30 — Profile about Chris Mack

01:17:10 — Big John's got beef with….you?

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#228: Haitian immigrants are NOT eating pets in Ohio Sep 11, 2024

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On today's episode, Chuck and Big John talk about WVU's confusing and extremely disappointing blame game about the Appalachian studies minor, discuss the bonkers racism coming out of politicians mouths about Haitian migrants in Springfield, OH, and then Chuck talks to D.J. Byrnes — the man holding Buckeye state politicians feet to the fire under the mantle of "The Rooster."
Subscribe to The Rooster and support D.J.'s work!: https://www.rooster.info/
Timestamps
03:21 — WVU's appalling blame game for Appalachian Studies minor
15:25 — The fake racist story about Haitian migrants eating pets in Ohio
12:30 — Banning crowdfunding for teacher classroom supplies
26:15 — Interview with D.J. Byrnes (The Rooster)

28:27 — D.J.'s background and how he broke the Urban Meyer lap dance story
35:58 — FirstEnergy bribery scandal & gerrymandering
40:11 — How TV news and media consolidation has warped local/state politics
43:21 — Background on Haitian immigrants in OH/racist political games
53:33 — How D.J. duped former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy into meeting him at a Raising Cane's

01:07:10 — Big John's got beef WITH HIMSELF!

Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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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 John's employers, and they never will

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