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In the Smokehouse with Buddy Hancock
Aug. 30, 2023

In the Smokehouse with Buddy Hancock

We're back at it with Buddy Hancock of Rocky Mount Smokehouse (or Buddy's BBQ as many would have it) and we had one hell of a conversation. It's been a while, as Buddy was one of our first 10 guests, but much as conspired sin...

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Hiking Appalachia for a Purpose with William Moran
Aug. 23, 2023

Hiking Appalachia for a Purpose with William Moran

This show was one of our best conversations in a while, as we welcomed William Moran who told his fascinating story. From growing up near Christiansburg, to his time as an Airborne Infantryman, law enforcement, and finally hi...

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Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Mike ter MaaT
Aug. 16, 2023

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Mike ter MaaT

On this show we sat down with Mike ter Maat, former White House Economist, who is seeking the nomination for President in the Libertarian Party. We had a really good conversation on this one, honestly one of our best politica...

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Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital with Phillip Gibbs
Aug. 9, 2023

Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital with Phillip Gib…

On this show we were joined by author, and Franklin County Native, Phillip Gibbs to discuss his book "Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital. We also discussed some of his travels, his path to the book, growing ...

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The Appalachian Farmer: Next Generation with Chase Scott, Daniel Austin, and Chris Montgomery
Aug. 1, 2023

The Appalachian Farmer: Next Generation with Chase Scott, Daniel Aust…

For this show we dove back in to the world of Farming as we welcomed back friend of the show Chris Montgomery (Foggy Ridge Cattle Company). along with Chase Scott (KC Farm Meats), and Daniel Austin (Green Sprig Ag) for anothe...

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The Black Powder Appalachian Collaboration-with Marcus Matthews and Michael White
July 25, 2023

The Black Powder Appalachian Collaboration-with Marcus Matthews and M…

On this "Swapcast" we join Michale White and Marcus Matthews, straight from Arkansas and California, for a liberty minded collaboration. This is an introduction into a show that we'll be recording with these guys on a monthly...

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend- Whitey Taylor
July 19, 2023

The Man, The Myth, The Legend- Whitey Taylor

Man, this show was as solid as you could expect. A legendary figure in the racing world, Trump Town USA (Boones Mill, VA) founder, among other things, Donald "Whitey" Taylor joined us for one of our best. We discussed his jum...

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LET FREEDOM RING with Caleb Flora, Amos Denton, Joel Long, Van Flora & Tara Riddle
July 12, 2023

LET FREEDOM RING with Caleb Flora, Amos Denton, Joel Long, Van Flora …

Well we tried....again, with Caleb, and got a little ways longer into this one. We were on location at the Annual 4th of July "2nd Place Party" where we hunkered down and got a show done. There was a lot of alcohol involved, ...

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Higher Education with Ferrum College President Dr Mirta Martin
July 5, 2023

Higher Education with Ferrum College President Dr Mirta Martin

On this episode we sat down with Ferrum College President, Dr Mirta Martin, and discussed an array of topics. We talked about her journey to Ferrum, the role of the College, aspirations, reaching todays youth, the Panther Pro...

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FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 2
June 28, 2023

FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 2

On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ...

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FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 1
June 21, 2023

FloydFest Co-Founder Kris Hodges-- Part 1

On this episode we sat down with Kris Hodges, Co-founder of FloydFest, for one hell of a conversation about music. We discussed his start in the music industry, developing FloydFest into the massive festival it became, music ...

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Reflection on Society
June 13, 2023

Reflection on Society

On this show Simon and Billy just sit back and chat about that culture war we currently find ourselves in. We discuss national, and local, issues that affect all of us and we ponder the questions that most people are asking. ...

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Conspiracy Theories? Part 2 with Stuart Angel
June 7, 2023

Conspiracy Theories? Part 2 with Stuart Angel

On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This ...

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Conspiracy Theories? Part 1 with Stuart Angel
May 31, 2023

Conspiracy Theories? Part 1 with Stuart Angel

On this episode were joined by Stuart Angel to dive into the world of conspiracies, and how much truth there are to some of them. We discussed the recent pandemic, 9/11, the moon landing, NASA, Antartica, and much more. This ...

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Being Libertarian with Spike Cohen, Chip Slate, Moonshiner Henry Law, plus Smokey the Appalachistani
May 25, 2023

Being Libertarian with Spike Cohen, Chip Slate, Moonshiner Henry Law,…

This show was an all-star cast that featured 2020 Libertarian Party Vice Presidential Nominee Spike Cohen, along with Henry Law from "Moonshiners" on Discovery, Chip Slate from "Being Libertarian", and our old friend Smokey t...

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Legends in the Making with Abe Naff and Carter Chitwood
May 17, 2023

Legends in the Making with Abe Naff and Carter Chitwood

In this episode we were once again joined by Abe Naff, former Ferrum Baseball Coach, and Carter Chitwood, for some good stories from our past, as well as some big upcoming news involving Ferrum College and the 93 Baseball Tea...

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Making It with Cincinnati Bengals DE Tarell Basham plus Wrestler RIC REEVES
May 10, 2023

Making It with Cincinnati Bengals DE Tarell Basham plus Wrestler RIC …

We were joined on this show by Tarell Basham, current Cincinnati Bengal, and wresetlng sensation Ric Reeves, at the Rocky Mount Burger Company, for one hell of an epic podcast. We were all over the place with this one, but it...

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The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount-Lines in the Sand with Bryan Hochstein
May 2, 2023

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount-Lines in the Sand with Bryan Ho…

In this episode we were again joined by Bryan Hochstein, owner of Rocky Mount Burger Company, and we discussed the dire situation the town of Rocky Mount finds itself in. The budget is up and it really doesn't make sense, the...

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Moonshine Heritage with Henry Law, Star of Moonshiners on Discovery; plus Colby Helms and Sandra Aranegui
April 26, 2023

Moonshine Heritage with Henry Law, Star of Moonshiners on Discovery; …

For this show we set up at the Franklin County Moonshine Heritage Festival, held at the Crazy Horse Marina. We had a great show as we welcomed Henry Law, Star of Discovery TV show "Moonshiners" and man behind Laws Choice Dist...

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Mansplaining: Men Parenting with Carter Chitwood
April 19, 2023

Mansplaining: Men Parenting with Carter Chitwood

In this show we're joined again by Carter Chitwood, as we dive into parenting from a mans perspective, so trigger warning for the easily offended. We talked about a few town issues before getting to the meat of the show, whic...

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Hemp Renaissance and Conspiracies with Jordan Cook
April 12, 2023

Hemp Renaissance and Conspiracies with Jordan Cook

In this episode we sit down with Jordan Cook, who recently took over ownership of Appalachian Mountain Supply, now Mt Zion Seeds. We discuss recent town events, his foray into the business, government overreach, the term "con...

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Twenty Years: Boots on the Ground, Iraq-with Emmette Bird, James Adams, Wes Brickey, Casey Brannon, Poo, and a cameo from "The Old Man"
April 5, 2023

Twenty Years: Boots on the Ground, Iraq-with Emmette Bird, James Adam…

In this show we mark the 20th Anniversary of the 1032nd combat deployment, who took off on April 4th, 2003 to enter the War in Iraq. Soldiers from Moonshine hollers, to coal country, and everywhere in-between came together, i...

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Forever War with Afghanistan War Veteran James Beheler
March 29, 2023

Forever War with Afghanistan War Veteran James Beheler

On this episode we dive into the Afghanistan experience from the view of NAVY Corpsmen, and Franklin County Native, James Beheler. We talk about the implications of the war, the after affects, and everything in-between. We di...

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The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount: Five Million Dollar Gamble with Chris Montgomery and Nick Ferrari
March 22, 2023

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount: Five Million Dollar Gamble wit…

In this episode we discuss the recent vote to purchase land, at a tune of Five Million Dollars, by the Town Council and EDA. In part one, with Nick, we give our immediate reaction and ponder the serious questions that should ...

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