Appodlachia

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#218: JD Vance simping for venture capital at the expense of millennials? Jun 28, 2024

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Chuck is finally back in the states and moved in to his new place, so we are back to putting out episodes! We hope they'll be more timely from here on out.
This week, we have a news round up where we discuss massive weed pardons in Maryland, JD Vance's misdiagnosis of the housing crisis, and on Patreon we talk about the mural featuring Babydog at the WV state capitol.

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Timestamps:

02:17 — Intro: a dissertation on Appodlachia?
06:47 — Sharing your best sayings
22:30 — Weed pardons in Maryland
34:00 — JD "Glizzy" Vance
49:30— Beef with Jennifer Gardner? (jk, we love her)

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#217: The attack on Dolly Parton & Mothman's hind "quarters" Jun 13, 2024

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Chuck had to leave town abruptly, so this episode is a bit late and not our traditional format, but we wanted to talk about the Federalist article called “There is nothing loving about Dolly Parton's false gospel”, why it's absurd, and our thoughts on it. Plus, we discuss the money that is going into Mothman's hind quarters.

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Timestamps:

01:10 — Intro: bad at sports and our big boy lunch boxes
07:47 — Dolly article discussion
33:26— Beef with the federal minimum wage being less than the money stuck into Mothman's butt

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#216: Reefer Madness in Congress + making authentic music with Huey Mack Jun 04, 2024

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Chuck and Big John talk about how some in Congress are trying to re-criminalize THC, which would deal a massive blow to the CBD/Hemp industry, destroy jobs, and harm people who rely on them.
Then, we talk with West Virginia-native singer-songwriter Huey Mack about his initial success in hip hop, his evolution as an artist over the years to a more Americana sound, and how West Virginia always stays with him in his music.

Featured Music and Huey Mack's links:

Opening song: “Dear West Virginia" by Huey Mack (ft. Brad Paisley and the WVU Choir)
Interview intro song: “How did I get here” by Huey Mack
Outro song: “Pocket Dial” by Huey Mack”
Find all of his links and music here: https://shor.by/hueymack

Beef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)

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Timestamps:

00:26 — Intro and bio on our guest
01:47 — The political attack on hemp, CBD, and THC in Congress
24:58 — Pre-interview info
27:55— Interview with Huey Mack
01:04:20 — Beef with the Appodlachians

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#215: The Appalachian pro-wrestling lawyer who is also fighting opioid companies May 29, 2024

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Chuck and Big John talk about a question they posed, “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there”, and the answers they received.
Then, we have an extensive interview with Beckley, WV-based attorney Steve New, who has represented many pro-wrestlers as their attorney, and has worked on complex litigation representing babies against opioid manufacturers.
Featured Music:

Opening song: “Maggie 40 years later” by MA'AM
Links: https://linktr.ee/maam_agram

Beef Rap — Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)

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Timestamps:

01:42 — Intro and bio on our guest
06:30 — Sharing answers to the question “How would you describe Appalachia to someone who has never been there?”
31:38 — Pre-interview intro
32:00 — Interview with Steve New
- 32:30 — Wrestling and how Steve got started in the industry as an attorney
- 43:44— Banning non-compete contracts in wrestling and in general
- 51:19 — Importance of unionization, especially in Appalachia and wrestling
- 55:30 — Wrestling needs a union
- 01:05:00 — Representing babies and infants against opioid companies
01:33:27 — Beef with Target and corporate price inflating

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#214: Fallout 76 is telling the story of Appalachia to a new audience May 16, 2024

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Chuck and Big John talk about a poll they published asking if West Virginia is part of the South, then talk with Kenneth Vigue (CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast) about how the game has sparked interest and intrigue into the region and more!

CHAD: A Fallout 76 Podcast: https://fallout76podcast.com/
Fallout For Hope Charity: https://falloutforhope.com/
Featured Music:

Opening song: "Barefoot and Pregnant" by Gwen Levey & The Breakdowns
Website: https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1nM7mQrsw4FiFfHJKzrp3G
IG: https://www.instagram.com/gwenleveymusic/

Beef Rap - Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)

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Timestamps:

03:33: Is West Virginia part of the south?
23:45: Interview with Kenneth Vigue
01:10:16: An intergalactic beef

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#213: We support the students protesting & a BIG union win in Appalachia May 05, 2024

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Chuck and Big John talk about the movie Heavyweights, why they support students protesting on college campuses, the big win for unions in Chattanooga, and a beef that may not actually be a beef?

Opening song: "Way to Live" by Tyler Nail
Website: https://www.tylernail.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AKRrZv9d9IsQZ74sahg7e
Beef Rap - Credit goes to Mr. Awful (Instagram @mrawful304)

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Timestamps:

02:30: Intro - Heavyweights was a cinematic masterpiece
09:21: UAW win in Appalachia
21:00: Supporting students and the First Amendment
50:26: A Hoppy beef

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#212: Ponderosa, UBB, and a 4/20 Beef? Apr 23, 2024

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Chuck and Big John talk about the best comments they received on a video about Ponderosa, Chuck interview's JD Belcher about his new podcast series on the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, and..... a 4/20 beef?

Check out UBB: A Coal Miner's Story
https://upperbigbranch.com/

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#211: Financial Televangelists and a Retroactive Beef Reversal Apr 12, 2024

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Chuck and Big John are back, and share their thoughts on Dave Ramsey's out-of-touch feelings, a beef mea culpa, and much more.

Check out TJ's show, the Appalachian Firesides Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/appalachian-firesides/id1582121358

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#210: The Second Coming Apr 05, 2024

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He is risen, and the war on Easter has begun. Everybody loves a comeback story

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#209: The WORST candidate in Appalachia + p***y politics! Jan 29, 2024

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Callie and Chuck discuss Don Blankenship's ridiculous bid for senate running as a Democrat in West Virginia, and why "pussy" was being shouted in the West Virginia legislature this week.
[This show is an opinion show. The hosts merely express their opinions, and are not acting as a news source. Any opinions expressed about people like, say, Don Blankenship, are derived from reporting on the topic. Some sources are included in the show notes below]
Support homeless people in wheeling:
StreetMoms (amazon wishlist): http://tinyurl.com/2t3czr5f
LIfeHub WV: https://lifehubwv.org/
House of Hagar: https://www.houseofhagarcw.com/

Timestamps:

00:55 - Chuck complains about the housing market
05:30 - Blankenbitch
24:30 - Book Banning in WV debated!
35:58 - Bible, Bigots, or Banned
48:15 - Under-the-radar: Capital Punishment in Alabama

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https://www.southernfoodways.org/gravy-format/gravy-podcast/
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DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will.

Don Blankeship article: https://archive.thinkprogress.org/flashback-don-blankenship-warned-west-virginia-that-he-believes-in-survival-of-the-fittest-9b4cdb423e66/
Other Blankenship article: https://www.npr.org/2010/04/13/125864847/other-massey-mines-showed-a-pattern-of-violations

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