The Appalachian Podcast
Episodes
252 episodes
Mayor Holland Perdue: Law Office Allegedly Targeted by Armed Man Impersonation Law Enforcement
It was certainly an eventful week in the Moonshine Capital, and across the country if you can believe that. For longtime Podcast Guest, and Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, that was certainly the case as he headlined the news cycle twice. ...
Shooting the Bull with some Appalachian Stories
Back up at the cabin....again, but we made the best of it!
From the Harvester for Holland Perdue with former NFL Player & VT Hall of Famer Daryll Tapp, The Voice Star Mindy Miller, and Miss Teen VA Contestant Caedyn Riddle
This was one of our favorites, jammed packed into an hour of great guests.
Our Last Show Under the British Flag?
We brought back our old friend Smokey for what may be our last show at the cabin with Simon as the owner, so we had a good time with it. If you've stuck by with us through the years then you'll appreciate this one.
Keeping a Small Town Relevant with Mayor Holland Perdue
We're back with Mayor Holland Perdue of Rocky Mount to discuss all the happenings, upcoming event, state issues, and more.!
God Blessed Appalachia: In Memory of Rita R. Layman
It's been a while since we've released a show, but the weather held us down in January, and just when we were about to get back in the thick of things tragedy struck our family. Rita R. Layman, mother of host Billy Riddle was killed in a tragic...
BUDGET CRISIS: Franklin County Board of Supervisors/School Board Meeting Response
Hey friends we didn't record a full show this week because we wanted to attend the two meetings involving the School Board and their Budget shortfall. So Amos and myself attended the Tuesday (Regularly Scheduled) meeting where people were allow...
School Board Debacle, An Insane Raid, Greenland, Minneapolis, and 2026 Outlook with Emmette Bird
First show of 2026 and It got pretty heated as we discussed a nearly $5M swing to the negative for a local school board, the raid in Venezuela, the Greenland fiasco, Minneapolis being thrusted into the spotlight, along with our predictions for ...
End of the Year Special with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2
We welcomed back our good friend Smokey the Appalachistani for our year end podcast, where we talked about recent happenings in the region, the American Revivalist Party, a trucking rant, an incident with cops in NY, our favorite moments from t...
End of the Year Special with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1
We welcomed back our good friend Smokey the Appalachistani for our year end podcast, where we talked about recent happenings in the region, the American Revivalist Party, a trucking rant, an incident with cops in NY, our favorite moments from t...
Let the Purple Smoke Commence with Stuart Angel
Here is the continuation of last weeks show, with Stuart Angel, as we had a big discussion about illegal immigration, how it affects Appalachia (and the rest of the country), we touched on the Charlie Kirk "Conspiracy" that some influencers are...
A Difficult Week for the Appalachian People with Stuart Angel
We're back after our Thanksgiving hiatus, and we had one hell of a good time catching up on the show. We discussed our holiday weekend, a visit to the Litz Mansion in Tazewell, Virginia, and a solid meal from Wayfarer Appalachia. We also talked...
They Don't Know Us Like We Know Us with Mayor Holland Perdue
We welcomed back Mayor Holland Perdue to discuss the recent elections in Virginia, updates on Rocky Mount, and everything else we spiraled into. This was a good one, and a fun discussion, so I know y'all will like this one.
Podcast in a Pickup: Veterans Day Special with Combat Veterans Emmette Bird and Wes Brickey
On Veterans day a couple crusty vets I served with in Iraq and myself went to Bristol for a reunion with the Appalachians we served with 20+ years ago. On the way back we decided to recap the evening and tell some funny war stories!
Being Libertarian Series: Divided We Fall pt 2
On this show we discussed the volatility in Virginia political races, the potential commie victory in NYC, farmers struggles, and much more!
Being Libertarian Series: Divided We Fall pt 1
On this show we discussed the volatility in Virginia political races, the potential commie victory in NYC, farmers struggles, and much more!
UPDATE From The Appalachian Mountains
Just wanted to drop y'all a quick update, hopefully doing a Spaces tonight but we'll see! So please follow us on X at @getontap and check in, join in, and lets talk!
Sic Semper Tyrannis
This week we discussed the current race in Virginia, and how odd the Gubernatorial debate was, the lack of coverage regarding Jay Jones, Trumps deal in the Middle East, First Amendment issues in the White House Press Room, and much more!
Tensions Are Rising with Combat Veteran Emmette Bird
On this show we welcomed back our old friend Emmette Bird, who goes all the way back to our 2nd ever episode, to discuss the turmoil facing our nation. We talked about the reactions to Charlie Kirks death, National Guard being deployed to U.S. ...
BOS Candidates Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson pt2
This is part 2 of our historic show featuring local BOS Candidates for Rocky Mount District, Franklin County, VA Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson. It got a bit spicy, and they didn't hold back!
BOS Candidates Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson pt1
This is part 1 of our historic show featuring local BOS Candidates for Rocky Mount District, Franklin County, VA Mike Carter and Billy Ferguson. It got a bit spicy, and they didn't hold back!
Smokey The Appalachistani pt 2
We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the A...
Smokey The Appalachistani pt 1
We welcomed back our old friend Smokey for what may be one of ho last visits to the cabin, which was the first place he came on the show. Back then it wasn't a full time studio, we'd just used it a time or two. We caught up with things on the A...
