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Appodlachia: Appalachian Podcast

A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.

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Thursday · 52 min
#268: An attack on historic preservation in Appalachia (and everywhere)
Today, Chuck talks with Sarah Love, an archeologist and doctoral candidate at the University of Georgia, about a threat to the National Historic Preservation Act taking place right now and what we can do about it. Resources: https://www.106strong.com/ — website full of resources and a Take Action portal https://www.saa.org/ — the Society for American Archaeology has educational resources on archaeology's importance to America as well as a Take Action portal. https://savingplaces.org/ — the National Trust for Historic Preservation. They are the biggest preservation focused non-profit in the country, a massive distributor of preservation grants, and they also have a section dedicated to Take Action. ASK your senators to say NO to the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653) until we can remove constraints on public involvement and Tribal Nations. ----------------------------------------------- Transition/outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
September 30 · 1 hr 1 min
#267: Normalize abortion in Appalachia (and everywhere)
Today, Chuck talks with Danielle Maness and Erin Dumore of the Women's Health Center of West Virginia and Amelia Bonow of Shout Your Abortion about how everyone, no matter where you are in the country, have options when it comes to abortion, and the PSA campaign airing through september. Resources: Women's Health Center of WV Shout Your Abortion Youalwayshaveoptions.com Other Links Mothman Ballet Veggie Man Day Timestamps: 00:51 — Intro/Mothman festival 12:23 — Interview ----------------------------------------------- Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ Transition/outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
September 7 · 1 hr 15 min
#266: Raise Hell, Praise Dolly (and more)
Today, Chuck mourns the passing of the great Dolly Rebecca Parton, then talks with Michaela Barnett — democratic candidate for congress in Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District. Check out Michaela's website: https://www.michaelafortennessee.com/ My article on Dolly: https://www.noelegyneeded.org/p/dolly-partons-life-was-a-love-letter 100% of all profits from Raise Hell, Praise Dolly merch is being donated to the Imagination Library: https://appodlachia.dashery.com/products/18543415-raise-hell-praise-dolly-t-shirt ----------------------------------------------- Transition/outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
August 3 · 36 min
#265: Can we really chip away at the GOP supermajority in West Virginia?
Today, Chuck talks to Delegate John Williams (D-Morgantown) about his bid for state senate, in hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat in West Virginia Check out John's website: https://www.williamsforstatesenate.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Intro music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ Transition/outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
June 29 · 51 min
#264: The Data Center Revolt
Today, Chuck talks about one of the most important stories of the world cup that the U.S. government would rather you not know about, and speaks to climate organizer and host of The Hum podcast, Saul Levin, about the backlash to AI data centers happening across the country. Timestamps 00:42 — Intro World Cup Lumumba Vea 16:08 — Data center background primer 22:00 — Interview with Saul Levin The Hum Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/53U84ou3MJAjb7kpSdFZVQ?si=50a11bd1e0b342af Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hum/id1895877050 Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/08/ai-datacenters-democracy Lumumba Vea article: https://www.vogue.com/article/democratic-republic-of-congo-world-cup-patrice-lumumba-statue ----------------------------------------------- Intro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ Outro Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
June 2 · 43 min
#263: Fighting the scourge of Black Lung in the courts
Today, Chuck talks with Sam Petsonk about fighting in the courts for miners with Black Lung, and how the current admin is doing anything but "supporting" coal miners. In the intro, Chuck discusses the egregious arrest of Ohio's most intrepid gumshoe journalist, D.J. Byrnes of the Rooster. ALSO, I've been publishing a lot more on http://www.noelegyneeded.org, so check it out Sam's Links https://petsonk.com/ Support D.J. by checking out the Rooster https://www.rooster.info/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:01 Interview: 11:46 Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia http://www.noelegyneeded.org ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
April 30 · 49 min
#262: We can build working class power in the South
Today, Chuck talks with Oliver Larkin, a candidate for congress in Florida's 23rd congressional district. Oliver is an activist, union organizer, and proud Democratic Socialist looking to unseat pro-Iran War democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Also, Chuck talks about the recent SCOTUS decision to further gut the Voting Rights Act and how Marsha Blackburn plans on using this to dilute the voting power of Black Tennesseans. Links https://www.oliverforcongress.com/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:01 Interview: 16:00 Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
March 28 · 1 hr 1 min
#261: How NOT to tell the story of extraction in Appalachia
Today, Chuck talks with Ali Printz, an art historian from Appalachia and part of the GRIT Collective of Appalachian artists about a new exhibit at the Queens Museum in NYC about parts of Appalachia that has led her and others to raise concerns about how it perpetuates stereotypes about the region by telling the story from an outsider's perspective. Links https://www.instagram.com/aliprintz/ https://www.aliprintz.com/ GRIT Collective https://www.instagram.com/grit_artists/ Timestamps: Intro: 01:01 Interview: 15:08 Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
March 12 · 1 hr 4 min
#260: The West Virginia Water Crisis
Today, Chuck talks with Caitlin Ware and Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice about the water crisis in southern West Virginia and how they're organizing and advocating for clean water in the coalfields. Learn more about From Below: https://wvfaith.org/from-below/ Social media: https://x.com/HollerGospel https://www.facebook.com/groups/629075958675198 Timestamps: Intro: 00:59 Interview: 19:00 Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
February 17 · 50 min
#259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later
Today, Chuck talks with Lesley Pacey, Senior Environmental Officer at the Government Accountability Project, about the Norfolk Southern disaster that occurred three years ago this month in East Palestine, Ohio, and how the people impacted have been failed by their government. Learn more about GAP: https://whistleblower.org/ Their work on East Palestine: https://whistleblower.org/category/east-palestine/ Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Barefoot and Pregnant” by Gwen Levy and the Breakdown https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
February 5 · 54 min
#258: Defeating AI music with Goldengrass (ft. The Brothers Comatose)
Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia. Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose. We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry. Relevant links for Brothers Comatose Check out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/ BUY their music on Bandcamp https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/ Intro/Outro/Transition Music: “Blue Mountain” by The Brothers Comatose. Buy it here! https://thebrotherscomatose.bandcamp.com/track/blue-mountain\ Brothers Comatose upcoming tour dates Feb 25 - Crested Butte, CO Feb 26 - Telluride, CO Feb 27 - Basalt, CO Feb 28 - Nederland, CO Mar 4 - Pioneertown, CA Mar 5 - Phoenix, AZ Mar 6 - Solana Beach, CA Mar 7 - Ventura, CA Mar 20 - Denver, CO Mar 21 - Park City, UT Apr 17 - Austin, TX Apr 23 - La Tuna, Mexico Apr 28 - Manteo, NC Apr 30 - Isle of Palms, SC May 1 - Mills River, NC May 2 - Raleigh, NC May 3 - Elkins, NC May 8 - Santa Cruz, CA May 9 - Chico, CA May 15-17 - Placerville, CA Jun 19-21 - San Luis Obispo, CA Jun 24-27 - Owensboro, KY ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
January 14 · 51 min
#257: F**k ICE
Today, Chuck shares his thoughts on the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis and what he thinks of ICE generally. Then, Chuck talks to Nevin Sharma, a comedian from Wheeling, WV and based out of Winston-Salem, NC Relevant links Watch his special “Folksy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41GNNbgO_I Check out his website: https://www.nevinsharma.com/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
#256: Appalachian identity and the radical left agenda for the hollers
Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia. Relevant links Learn more about A4A here. Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Nov 13, 2025 · 43 min
#255: Louisville Tenants Union
Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union! Relevant links Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Oct 9, 2025 · 46 min
#254: Appalachia Comics Project
Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project. Relevant links Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/ Kickstarter Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-project Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
#253: State of political discourse + David Gate's rebellion of care
Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events 15:40 — Interview https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his book here: https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/tj0ullc3oswn4rqp2g0azhliox8f7s Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Aug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
#252: The Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency (This Guy Sucked Crossover)
Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked! We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who terrorized workers in Appalachia during the mine wars in the early 1900s. They sucked big time. They're available on all streaming platforms, and you can find their links via their website below. https://www.thisguysucked.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-guy-sucked/id1800530353 ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Jul 30, 2025 · 59 min
#251: Bonafide Appalachian musicians
Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels. Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen. 10:19 — Interview linktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels Stream her music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2ruAw87wa Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rebecca-lee-daniels/1262962603 Transition Music: “Bloom” by Rebecca Lee Daniels ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Jul 10, 2025 · 38 min
#250: Stories of rural resistance from the Holler
Today, I talk with Denali Nalamalapu about their new graphic novel, “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance,” which tells the story of six people who became resisters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. https://denali-sai.com/ Buy the Book from Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/holler-a-graphic-memoir-of-rural-resistance-denali-sai-nalamalapu/21788274?ean=9781643265230&next=t& Transition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show
Jul 3, 2025 · 46 min
#249: Big Beautiful Bulls**t
Airing my grievances about the recently passed nightmare legislation in Congress, then talking with Melissa Cropper of the Ohio Federation of Teachers about school vouchers in the Buckeye State! https://www.allinforohiokids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opinions of the host, Chuck Corra, and do not represent the opinions of his employer. This show is an opinion and commentary show, NOT a news show. This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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