The last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th!  Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant 06:34 - Announcements 09:50 - The billionaire space race 21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike 31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland 38:05 - Beef with Big John  

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Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland

Another "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th!  Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin' 04:50 - Announcements 07:48 - TNGOP <3's Polio  19:20 - Anti-trans school board in Virginia 31:21 - California </3 Matt Gaetz and MTG 42:44 - John Dammit Vance <3's white nationalists 46:53 - Beef with Big John  

Another "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th!  Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin' 04:50 - Announcements 07:48 - TNGOP 

Husky Fit: "Having Polio is my God-given American right"

Today is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly.  DRUNK APPALACHIAN HISTORY JULY 30th!  Join at http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia 01:46 - Announcements/updates 07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal 15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok 23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 32:45 - Tennessee on Bill Lee 42:44 - John Dammit Vance vs. Google 50:45 - Beef with Big John  

Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, God's AR-15, and Baby Dog Lotto Scandal

We talk about Critical Race Theory and why republicans hate it, plus Ol' John Dammit Vance and how he bungled his Senate campaign announcement!

Why do republicans hate Critical Race Theory? (and JD Vance's dangling campaign)

The Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more!Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info!Join our Patreon for Drunk Appalachian History (as well as over 30 bonus exclusives, a bonus series on cryptids, and more!)Timestamps: 01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors 17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS! 24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder 01:05:45 - Beef with Big John 

Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder

Today, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal.  We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more!For over 30 exclusives - including our cryptid BONUS series - check out our Patreon. 00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon 14:38 - Wow!  Announcements 21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!) 51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst  

Climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more (With Space Gal Emily Calandrelli)

Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings.  We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage.People to follow:  Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters  Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright Timestamps: 01:25 - Intro - John Cena and Bin Laden 04:20 - JD Vance (John Dammit) NY Post article 14:59 - Announcements 18:22 - UMWA Strike 44:53 -  Beef with Big John (meta beef) Support the strike pantry https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UMWAStrikePantryGet Mike Mallow's book "In the Country Dark" on Audible http://www.audible.com/pd/In-the-Country-Dark-Audiobook/B096TGWGFL

UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout

In the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam.  Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019. Intro music:  "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps:  00:36 - Now that you Manchin it 05:42 - Intro - Get your bread and milk, its hurricane season 13:34 - Interview with Bethany Hallam  51:24 - Impossible Beef with Big John  Use code "APPODLACHIA"  to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

Opioids Part 5: A story of addiction, incarceration, recovery, and advocacy (with Bethany Hallam)

In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett.  Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio.  We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea.  This episode has it all!Intro music:  "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps:  01:57 - Intro - Sen. Rand Paul: America's worst doctor? 16:12 - New neighbors 16:49 - Interview with Rev. Paul Bennett 50:37 - Impossible Beef with Big John  Use code "APPODLACHIA"  to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

Opioids Part 4: Breaking the stigma of addiction in the faith community (with Rev. Paul Bennett)

In part 3 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Dr. Sydnee McElroy.  Dr. McElroy is a physician, harm reduction advocate, and podcaster from the great city of Huntington, West Virginia.  We talk to Dr. McElroy about the benefits of harm reduction and the stigmas that still exist creating political obstacles to common-sense practices that save lives. Check out her shows "Sawbones" https://www.themcelroy.family/sawbones and "Still Buffering" https://www.themcelroy.family/StillBufferingIntro music:  "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1Timestamps:  01:24 - Intro: President's Physical Fitness Fraud  11:38 - Interview with Dr. Sydnee McElroy 46:44 - Impossible Beef with Big John  Use code "APPODLACHIA"  to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comHelp support Appodlachia by joining our Patreon for exclusive bonus content each week! http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia

Opioids Part 3: Harm Reduction (with Dr. Sydnee McElroy)

In part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia.  Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis.  Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick."Use code "APPODLACHIA"  to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comIntro music:  "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.For ongoing coverage of the issue happening in North Fork trailer park in Kentucky, check out our friends at My Old Kentucky Podcast. 

Opioids Part 2: 780 Million Pills (Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Eric Eyre)

In part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills. Use code "APPODLACHIA"  to get 25% off at checkout when you go to Cornbreadhemp.comIntro music:  "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.Some sources:  "Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe Crime Story of the Sackler empire and the opioid Crisis (NPR)  Opioids in Appalachia The Drug Industry's Triumph over the DEA (Washington Post) 

Opioids Part 1: Profits of Pain

Chuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly".  Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America.Timestamps00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement13:55: Announcements18:40: Interview with Ashley York 01:01:20: Beef with Big John

Hillbilly

Check out Cornbread Hemp and use our exclusive promo code "APPODLACHIA" at checkout to get 20% off your orderAre Appalachian mission trips a benefit to the region?  Exploitation? A good thing? A bad thing? A self-serving thing? Chuck and Big John discuss this and more. Timestamps: 00:22 - Intro: Are Big Dog shirts ruining America?14:00 - Announcements; 15:14 - Mission trips in Appalachia debate55:30 - Beef with Big John: Tik Tok Block

Are Mission Trips to Appalachia a good thing?

We are joined by Corey Ryan Forrester - who you may know as "The Buttercream Dream".  Corey is a comedian hailing from the great Chickamauga, Georgia.  He is part of the WellRED comedy trio and is the host of the podcast, "Through the Screen Door." We talk to Corey about mental health, his career in comedy, growing up in Appalachia, and much more. 00:01:  JD Vance for US Senate Ad02:30: Intro - Our stories about being rescued from swimming pools13:55: Announcements!15:20:  Interview with Corey Ryan Forrester01:09:55:  Beef with Big John

Corey Ryan Forrester (The Buttercream Dream) on mental health, success in comedy, and more

Defining and defending the greatest region in the country, Appalachia. Hosted by Chuck Corra and Big John Isner

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