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Episodes

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April 16, 2025

A Conversation with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1

We're back with our friend Smokey the Appalachistani. We discussed what's been going on in the region, how local politics affect us, current events in DC, the work in Western North Carolina, and much more. Support the show
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April 9, 2025

Is Authoritarianism Coming?

On this episode we finished some of our conversation from our pervious show, as welcome Stuart Angel back. We talked about the first 100 Days of presidency, the cultural impact, what we'd like the see in the future, and more. Support the show
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April 2, 2025

Standing on Your Morals with Mayor Holland Perdue

On this episode we bring back Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue to get an update on how things are going in the heart of the Moonshine Capital. We discussed the recent highlight of a local singer heading to American Idol, a avoidable tragedy in the Roanoke Valley, recent happenings in the town, what we can look forward to in the future, and much more. Support the show
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March 26, 2025

Liberty Rising with Eric Brakey and JP Kirby

Our last show of Liberty Con featured two incredibly smart individuals in Eric Brakey and JP Kirby, as we discussed ways to getting the right people elected, students rights, a wrap of our weekend, and much more! Support the show
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March 12, 2025

Into the Iraqi Abyss with Eric Ceglowksi and Poo

On this episode we were joined by a couple of soldiers from the 1032nd TC, from a 2003 Deployment, to discuss the wild times we had when we were younger. If you've listened to some of our Iraq shows before, you'll know it was a different experience than anyone else had, and for good reason. Rag Tag Appalachians, who no one knew were there, had their own way about doing things, so this episode didn't disappoint. Check it out. Support the show
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March 5, 2025

Moving Forward with Former Vice Presidential Candidate Mike ter Maat

This show was our first video recorded podcast, and we welcomed an old friend in Mike ter Maat, recent Vice Presidential Candidate for the Libertarian Party, for an interesting conversation on the current political landscape. We discussed the first month of the new administration, looked back on the LP convention, advancing the message, the current culture of the country, and much much more. Support the show
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Feb. 26, 2025

200th Episode Special Pt 2: The Future Is Now

In our 2nd part of our 200th Episode Special we continue our conversation about the current state of our country, how it compares to 8 years ago, and what we expect (and hope) to see in the future. We also talked about some of our fondest memories of our first 199 shows, show appreciation for those who have helped us get this far, what we have to look forward to as a show, and the importance of conversation, plus so much more. Support the show
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Feb. 19, 2025

200th Episode Special Pt 1: Fire on The Mountain

We kick off our 200th episode special with some catching up, then jumping into one of the best community stories you'll hear as we discuss recent wildfires that were held back by an amazing community. We talked about the recent flooding in the heart of Appalachia, along with some funny moments from the past, and more. Support the show
Feb. 12, 2025

Update from Appalachia

This is a quick update as to where we've been the last couple weeks. We haven't forgotten about y'all, we're just shaping up so stay tuned!!! Support the show
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Jan. 29, 2025

Being Libertarian Liberty Con Pre-Game with David Fite

On this version of Spaces on X we were joined by David Fite to pregame Liberty Con, by Students for Liberty, coming up in Washington DC February 7-8. We made the trip last year and had an absolute blast, and this year looks to be no different. We discussed some of the awesome guests from this year, some folks we met last year, what you can expect, and much more. Support the show
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Jan. 22, 2025

Being Libertarian Series: The Next 100 Days in America

We were back with Amos, Chip, and Billy to discuss what the next 100 days may look like in the new administration, how we've navigated this far, what we hope for, and what to expect, plus much more. All About M.E. PODCAST Welcome to the "All About M.E. Podcast ," the podcast where music meets the... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
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Jan. 15, 2025

Being Libertarian Series: Crumbling Empire

On this show Chip, Amos, and Billy dove deep into the recent happenings in Calfornia, and how they contrast with western North Carolina, how the culture is shifting, DEI being a dangerous way to go about business, and much much more! Support the show
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Jan. 8, 2025

Spaces on X with Being Libertarian: School Choice in America featuring Corey DeAngelis with Shawn Hendrix

Due to weather issues we recorded a Spaces on X this week as our show, and we were lucky to hit a home run. We were joined by Cory DeAngelis, ( Executive Director at Educational Freedom Institute, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, adjunct scholar at the Cato institute, and board member at Liberty Justice Center) author of "School Choice Myths", about the direction of the education system and what options parents may discover in the near future. We were also joined by Shawn Hendrix, ...
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Jan. 2, 2025

2024 Appalachian Year in Review with Caleb Flora

On this show we finally got the elusive Caleb Flora, for an entire show, as we recapped the year that was 2024. From the Diddy Files, to the election, the Helene disaster in Appalachia, and everything else we could come up with. We also talked about Caleb and his travels out west, a new music festival, and much more. Support the show
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Dec. 18, 2024

A Christmas Special with Tyler Godsey

We welcomed back Tyler Godsey from 5 Points Music Sanctuary for our Christmas show, and this might have been the best show we have featured Tyler on. We talked about those special moments around the holidays, explicit Golden Girl photos, growing with a special niche, upcoming shows, and so much more. Support the show
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Dec. 11, 2024

Appalachia's Mayor with Holland Perdue

We welcomed back Holland Perdue, Mayor of Rocky Mount, VA and this one was as entertain as any. We got an update on the town, how tourism matters in these times, a discussion about local politics, and much more. Support the show
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Dec. 4, 2024

Being Libertarian Series: Appalachian Awakening

On this show we had touched back to our liberty roots and had a discussion about the direction of the Republic, and if it can be shifted before it's too late. We discussed the Hunter Biden pardon, failed policies, insane amounts of money being sent everywhere except where it should, cabinet nominations, grifters taking advantage of people in Helene torn Appalachia, and much more. Support the show
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Nov. 29, 2024

A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges

On this show we sat down with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges to have a discussion about the real constitution, and how the corporate world has wrapped its tentacles around every aspect of our lives. It was a fascination conversation, with our goofy twist on things. We also talked about the recent happenings in Western North Carolina, and how it all applies to the conversation at hand. Support the show
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Nov. 27, 2024

Subscriber ONLY After Show Free Preview: A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges

On this subscriber only after show we jumped in to some of the awesome things coming down the line for us, and show some appreciation for you folks who have helped us get this far. We also discussed the recent cabinet picks from Donald Trump, and threw around some ideas on how to help out Western North Carolina in the future. As always we appreciate your support, it means so much to us. Support the show
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Nov. 20, 2024

A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2

This is part 2 of the show where we welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene, so the significance of the hypothetical is more relevant than when we recorded in mid September. Check it out, we think you'll really enjoy this one. Support the show
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Nov. 13, 2024

The People Have Spoken with Mike Meyers

We are officially back in the Mountain Studio, and we had one heck of a time recording this one for y'all, We welcomed Mike Meyers, who works in the Aeronautical field, to get everyone caught back up. It's been a wild couple of months since we were all together so we got updates on everyone before diving right in. We discussed the lack of response in Western North Carolina, the election, how it affects Appalachia, some of the new appointees, who we think should get a shot, and much much more. Ap...
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Nov. 6, 2024

Appalachia Reckoning: Election Night 2024

We were back with another Spaces on X, and Election Night Special, as we had a great discussion about the election, what the future may hold, our thoughts on the current state of affairs, and much more. We were joined by our friend Matthew Rife, we had Stuart Angel back on, and others, for one hell of a good time, as we updated the election throughout the night, talked a little bit about Western NC, and much more Support the show
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Oct. 30, 2024

A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1

We welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene, so the significance of the hypothetical is more relevant than when we recorded in mid September. Check it out, we think you'll really enjoy this one. Support the show
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Oct. 23, 2024

Election 2024: What Matters in Appalachia

We once again bring you a "Spaces on X" that was as interesting as a traditonal show we could have put together. For this one we had Chip host from BeinLibertarian, and we're joined by Smokey The Appalachistani, Stuart Angel was back, along with Matthew Rife, and others. We talked about Donald Trump making an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the recent happenings at TimCast, along with the impact this election may have, what may happen next, and much more. Appreciate yall tuning in. Supp...