The Appalachian Podcast

We jumped back into things this week with a discussion on the recent presidential feud that took headlines last week, the ICE Riots in LA, the response, local media attacks, possible outcomes, and so much moreSupport the show

We jumped back into things this week with a discussion on the recent presidential feud that took headlines last week, the ICE Riots in LA, the response, local media attacks, possible outcomes, and so much moreSupport the show

This is our Memorial Day show where we sat down without a guest, but had a great conversation to get caught up on life in Appalachia. We discussed what the meaning of Memorial Day is, and how it affects us especially Billy who has a tour In Iraq under his belt, We also talked about recent vacation in the islands, immigration, the tariffs, critical thinking, and much much more. In part two we also touch on the first few months of the new administration, and give out our grades. Support the show

This is our Memorial Day show where we sat down without a guest, but had a great conversation to get caught up on life in Appalachia. We discussed what the meaning of Memorial Day is, and how it affects us especially Billy who has a tour In Iraq under his belt, We also talked about recent vacation in the islands, immigration, the tariffs, critical thinking, and much much more.Support the show

Appalachians once prided themselves on the ability to support an entire family, and neighbors, off of small family farms, so that's what we're focusing on for this show. We welcomed Ed Saunders, who is leading the charge for the Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo coming to Ferrum at the end of this month, for a discussion on the upcoming event, his journey to Appalachia, how local government operates to our determent, and so much more. The event is May 31st in Ferrum, VA at 18884 Franklin Street, and you'll be learning to live on your on way. So check them out at www.swval.com and enjoy the show.Support the show

Appalachians once prided themselves on the ability to support an entire family, and neighbors, off of small family farms, so that's what we're focusing on for this show. We welcomed Ed Saunders, who is leading the charge for the Southwest Virginia Alternative Living Expo coming to Ferrum at the end of this month, for a discussion on the upcoming event, his journey to Appalachia, how local government operates to our determent, and so much more. The event is May 31st in Ferrum, VA at 18884 Franklin Street, and you'll be learning to live on your on way. So check them out at www.swval.comand enjoy the show.Support the show

This show was one of the best we've recorded in a long time, maybe ever, and we think you'll enjoy it as well, We had recent American Idol contestant, and Franklin County native, Kam'ron Smith up at the cabin where we had a long talk about growing up here in Franklin County, and the wild stuff you might get into as a young man. We also discussed his entry into American Idol, how he spent his time while on set, and how he plans on tackling life moving forward.Support the show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.Support the show

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!All About M.E. PODCAST Welcome to the "All About M.E. Podcast ," the podcast where music meets the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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, for an update on Western North Carolina, along with some talk about Liberty Con coming up next month, and much more.Support the show

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Appreciate y'all checking us out, and please be sure to give us a 5 star review on whatever platform you listen to us on.Support the show

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 moreSupport the show

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

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.Support the show

Welcome back to another show that was one of our "Spaces on X" where we got first hand accounts from Nick Ferrari and Jonah DeBoarde, who are also neighbors in our area and previous guests of the show. They discussed their journey to North Carolina, things they saw, efforts, what is needed next, along with Simon making his grand appearance from New Jersey. Check it out, it's fascinating.Texas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

We're still on a sudo-hiatus, but we're able to bring you these Spaces on X that offer up great converations, and this one was no different. We were once again joined by Chip Slate from his BeinLibertarian account, along with Smokey the Appalachistani, and others to discuss the government vs civilian response to Hurricane Helene, dispelling rumors, addressing misinformation, along with some first hand accounts of those who have been to the disaster zone. Check it out, and please subscribe at our Patreon to support us. Support the show

This was our recorded Spaces on X that featured many prominent Appalachian accounts in response to the damage Hurricane Helene caused to Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. While those tasked with mitigating this have missed the mark, civilians have picked up in efforts, and this is where we recognize that. Tune in to hear some great content, ways to donate, help, and much more.Support the show

On this show we came out with a huge, huge announcement, as we discuss our futures with The Appalachian Podcast. We didn't have a guest for this show, but Billy, Simon, Chip, and Amos discussed the path we took to get here, some of our fun times, our ideas on how people/the world should be viewed, along with how it affects our region, and much more.Support the show

For the second time we welcomed Mike ter Maat to our rural town, and this time he came with credentials as the Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. We discussed the crazy convention, his moves forward, and a bit about the Libertarian Party, but much of the conversation centered around issues facing everyday Americans. It's not your typical interview with a politician, so you'll enjoy the laid back atmosphere we had.Support the show

On this show Simon, Chip (Being Libertarian), and Billy sit down for a Sunday Special where they discussed the recent revelation of disturbing comments allegedly made by a Roanoke, VA area pediatrician, and go over the complaint that had been filed. We also discussed how this week's bombshell news with RFK and Trump, we also talk a little racing to celebrate a milestone, a war veteran statue controversy, and much more!Support the Show.

On this show we were once again welcomed Dakota Weddle from Big Lick Roofing to have a talk about what it means to be "Appalachian". We also discussed Simons recovery with the Rife Machine, the current turmoil in his homeland, along with happenings around Appalachia, and how local businesses are thriving.Support the Show.

On this show we were once again welcomed Dakota Weddle from Big Lick Roofing to have a talk about what it means to be "Appalachian". We also discussed Simons recovery with the Rife Machine, the current turmoil in his homeland, along with happenings around Appalachia, and how local businesses are thriving.Support the Show.

This is part two of the show where we dove into some fun topics we can't type without words being picked up on, but we discussed many of the recent issues that are dominating the news cycle, connecting  the dots on a lot of stories, We discussed how recent events affect Appalachia, and ways we can prepare ourselves in the face of the turmoil facing the world.Support the Show.

On this show we dove into some fun topics we can't type without words being picked up on, but we discussed many of the recent issues that are dominating the news cycle, connecting  the dots on a lot of stories, Support the Show.

On this show we were joined by former Major League Baseball player, and new Ferrum Head Baseball Coach, Eric Owens, along with former Coach Abe Naff and Carter Chitwood, to talk to Eric about his journey that brought him back home. There are stores from his days at Ferrum College, the MLB, Tony Gwynn, plus his plan for the future for Ferrum Baseball, and so much more. Baseball is officially BACK in Ferrum, and we were glad to be a part of it.Support the Show.

On this show we welcomed Matthew Rife of Rife Technology for one of the better conversations we've had in a while. Rife technology is bringing back more natural ways to heal, so along with presenting Simon with one of the machines we had a great discussion on how they work, the ties to Tesla, other interesting pieces of technology they're working on, including the big news from the past weekend, and more. So you certainly don't wan't to miss this one.Support the Show.

This show was a little bizarre, nothing really worked how we anticipated, yet we someone managed to have one hell of a good time as we once again set up at Simons 4th of July 2nd Place Bash. Only this time we did things a little different, as we had our friends come on to show our appreciation for our newly Americanized co-host Simon Winch. Simon has been an integral part of this show, this community, and many lives, so we wanted to tell some good stories and share our fondest moments. We also had a big surprise for Simon, as we surprised him on the show with a huge gift from a generous Appalachian engineer (Matt Rife, Rife Technologies), who we hope to soon have on the show to go into greater detail about his Rife Machine. We hope you'll enjoy this one, and thank you for all your support!http://www.patreon.com/getontaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/crawfordandpowerhttps://twitter.com/crawfordnpowerhttps://www.crawfordandpower.comhttps://www.colbyhelms.com/https://www.photographybybethpreston.com/Support the Show.

On this show we brought the crew back together to discuss this wild week featuring massive Supreme Court decisions, a failed debate, continued drought, and much more, as our country faces one of the craziest time lines we've witnessed in decades.https://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/beinglibertarianhttps://www.instagram.com/beingalibertarian/https://twitter.com/beinlibertarianSupport the Show.

On this show we brought back one of the oldest guests we've had on the show in Kyle Forry (Tin Can Locomotive) to talk about the wild side of music. We touched a bit on some recent losses of major social media pages run by our co-host Chip Slate, as well as a look into a community trying to do what's best for their community with their land, as well as a deep dive into the dark side of music. We talked about how musicians rise, why many die at 27, how they're co-opted, and more.Support the Show.

This show Simon, Chip, and Billy were joined by Daniel Meade, who is from Russell County, Virginia and runs the Facebook page SWVA Patriots, and is an active participant in his community taking on corrupted government. We discussed the similarities between our communities, wasteful spending, and the biggest issue right now which is a landfill being proposed in their back yard that will import trash. It's important we don't allow the same corporate goons into our hollers anymore, as we've seen this story play out.Support the Show.

We're back with another episode full of purple smoke as we welcomed Jerry Hodges onto the show, with Stuart Angel back, and Chip Slate (Being Libertarian Media), to once again take a deep dive into the positions we find outselves in. We discussed what the constitution truly means, how were seen as products, the recent trial in New York, plus moving forward with a mountain way of life, and much more!Support the Show.

This show was recorded from press row at the Libertarian National Convention where we teamed up with Being Libertarian to cover the event that included Donald Trump, Robert F Kennedy Jr, Vivek Ramaswamy, and many others, while highlighted some of the biggest names in the Libertarian world. We were fortunate to sit down with Jermey Kauffman and Zephan Wood of the LPNH to discuss the most successful state affiliate in the country, and what the Free State Project means to freedom loving individuals. We also had Samantha McHugh from the LP Tennessee to discuss her eventual bid for governor, while touching on a few other Appalachian related topics. This was a phenomenal show with phenomenal guests, so you're sure to enjoy it.Support the Show.

On this show we're once again welcomed by Mayor Holland Perdue and town manager Robert Wood to discuss the recent purchase of the old Union Bank Building. We also discussed the Harvester, last years land purchase, and more, including a slew of questions from Simon at the end. Enjoy!https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.facebook.com/harwellgriceSupport the Show.