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Nov. 8, 2022

View from the Dugout featuring Abe Naff, with Carter Chitwood and CJ …

In this episode we were joined by legendary Ferrum Baseball Coach Abe Naff, along with Carter Chitwood and CJ Arrington, to talk about some of the best athletes to grace our corner of Appalachia. We heard stories of recruitin...

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Nov. 3, 2022

Where Do We Go From Here with Phillip Bane

In this episode we sit back down with Phillip Bane (The Morris Hotel) to discuss his vision for Rocky Mount as a Town Council Candidate. Even if you have no skin in this game, give it a listen because we bring up questions yo...

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Oct. 26, 2022

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount-The Harvester and Town Corrupti…

In our second part with Bryan Hochstein, Rocky Mount Burger Company , we pick up where we left off in our last show, as we question the Economic Development Agency (EDA) and they ties into town doings. We also go over conflic...

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Oct. 20, 2022

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount- Corruption at The Harvester? F…

In this episode we sat down with Bryan Hochstein, owner of Rocky Mount Burger Company & The Early Inn, to take a deep dive into the mismanagement of The Harvester Performance Center, a staple in town that operates at the star...

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Oct. 12, 2022

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount- Town Council Meeting Reaction

For the first time I was flying solo, so bare with me, but wanted to get this out to the listeners. It has been a very continuous few shows, and politics is an ugly game, but despite my anarchist (anarcho capitalist) views I ...

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Oct. 10, 2022

The People VS The Town of Rocky Mount with Mayoral Candidate Holland …

In this show we sit down with Holland Perdue, Mayoral Candidate for Rocky Mount, to discuss an array of topics. We talked about his vision for Rocky Mount, why he decided to run, to lay his roots here, and issues that the tow...

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Oct. 5, 2022

The People VS the Town of Rocky Mount with Phillip Bane

In this show we get down to brass tacks and put on our comedic twist, as we bring on Phillip Bane, local entrepreneur and candidate for Rocky Mount Town Council. More importantly, he's dealt with multiple, unnecessary, roadb...

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Sept. 27, 2022

Talking with Black Lives Matter Pt 1- featuring Darnell Moore and Bri…

We finally made this one up as we were once again joined by Darnell and Brain Moore, brothers, who represent Black Lives Matter in our little corner of Appalachia. The first show was a great time and conversation, but the aud...

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Sept. 20, 2022

Beyond the Dark Paranormal with Don and Kelly Johnson

This show we were joined by Don and Kelly Johnson, a team of "ghost hunters", for a term some might recognize. Put aside your preconceived notions, because this was one hell of a show. We talked about some of the strangest th...

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Sept. 13, 2022

Life on Speedway Road with Orbreyn Williams and Chris Williams, Direc…

This was a special show, **with bonus content at the end**.. In this episode with sit down with a familiar guest, Chris Williams, and his father Orbreyn, on the main drag leading to Martinsville Speedway, for some great stori...

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Sept. 6, 2022

Red Rims with MMA Fighter Brian Maxwell

This show we're joined by Brian Maxwell, as he prepares for his next bout for BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) in Great Falls, MT this weekend. Brian is a product of the FCHS Wrestling program, so we talked about gro...

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Aug. 30, 2022

Babies are Awesome with Tara Riddle and Karen Windstead of the New Li…

In this episode we take a different turn as we're joined by Tara Riddle (wide of Host Billy Riddle) and Karen Winstead, as we discuss the options when bringing a precious life into this world. Karen is a midwife at the New Li...

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Aug. 23, 2022

The Best of The Appalachian Podcast with John Clements and Thomas Mee…

On this show we sat down with former guests, and friends of the show, John Clements and Thomas Meeks to look back at some of the best stories we've been fortunate to hear on this show. We played back a handful of clips, with ...

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Aug. 16, 2022

The Ferrum Flash Paul Radford with Charlie Mitchell and SMART Modifie…

This show was up there with the best of em. We sat down with the legendary "Ferrum Flash" Paul Radford, who at 90 years old is still as sharp as a tack. Tune in to hear stories of bootlegging, tangling with Earnhardt, running...

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Aug. 9, 2022

SMART MODIFIEDS from North Wilkesboro Speedway, "Leaning Right and Tu…

This was a special show, as we completed our first "Swapcast" with former NASCAR Driver and Fox Sports Analyst Hermie Sadler, Senator Bill Stanley, and Shep Moss in Hermie's RV, turn 3, of famed North Wilkesboro Speedway for ...

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Aug. 2, 2022

Tall Steve Fights People with Bellator MMA Fighter Steve Mowry

On this episode we speak with Steve Mowry, Bellator, as he prepares for his August 12th bout with Valentin Moldavsky on Showtime. We talked about his foray into the Mix Martial Arts world, some of his influences, and some opi...

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July 19, 2022

Deez Lug Nutz presented by The Appalachian Podcast

This is our first official "Swapcast" as The Appalachian Podcast introduces the "Deez Lug Nutz" Podcast, a new venture we're pursuing as true fans of short track racing. We recognize the passion our audience has for racing, a...

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July 12, 2022

Appalachian Flavored Liberty with Andrew Kimble, Paul Bracco, and Mat…

In this episode we speak with Libertarian Party, and Libertarian Party Mises Caucus, members Andrew Kimble, Paul Bracco, plus Matt Lucas about how individualism is sweeping across the country, and how we can apply that to App...

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July 5, 2022

A Fourth of July in Iraq with the 1032nd featuring Emmette Bird and C…

In this show we welcome back Emmette Bird and Casey Brannon to discuss the last cowboys of U.S. Army, the Appalachian boys of the 1032nd TC, for the week of July 4th in 2003, based in Balad Iraq. There were some phenomenal st...

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June 28, 2022

Coach K's Last Dance with Duke Sideline Reporter Freddie Hodges, feat…

In this show we bring back previous guest Freddie Hodges, for a conversation on sports that anyone could appreciate. We talked about the historic Final Four that included a Tobacco Road game between Duke/UNC, the culture curr...

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June 13, 2022

Shall Not Be Infringed from Pigg River Precision with Simon Winch, Fe…

This show was recorded on location at Pigg River Precision during their Precision Rifle Series 2022 H.A.M. presented by Leupold Optics, and it was a heck of a time featuring some great gentlemen. We talked about the competit...

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June 7, 2022

People Need to Have Their Feelings Hurt with Kyle Forry

In this show we bring back friend, and previous guest, Kyle Forry of Tin Can Locomotive, to talk about an array of topics. From how awesome the 90s was, to dealing with the nonsense in society today, and the ridiculous nature...

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May 31, 2022

CARS TOUR From Turn 2 at FCS featuring Kenny Lang, Julian Austin, alo…

In this show we find ourselves back in turn 2 at Franklin County Speedway for a show leading into the Autos By Nelson 225 CARS Tour Event. We were once again joined by Julian Austin to have a racing discussion about FCS like ...

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May 24, 2022

Short Trackin' with NASCAR Roots Reporter Jacklyn Drake

In this show we welcomed Jacklyn Drake, racing personality with a wealth of racing knowledge and insight. Her resume includes work with MRN, CARS Tour, Pit Row TV, NASCAR Roots, along with her recent appearance alongside Matt...

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