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#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 ComatoseCheck 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 datesFeb 25 - Crested Butte, COFeb 26 - Telluride, COFeb 27 - Basalt, COFeb 28 - Nederland, COMar 4 - Pioneertown, CAMar 5 - Phoenix, AZMar 6 - Solana Beach, CAMar 7 - Ventura, CAMar 20 - Denver, COMar 21 - Park City, UTApr 17 - Austin, TXApr 23 - La Tuna, MexicoApr 28 - Manteo, NCApr 30 - Isle of Palms, SCMay 1 - Mills River, NCMay 2 - Raleigh, NCMay 3 - Elkins, NCMay 8 - Santa Cruz, CAMay 9 - Chico, CAMay 15-17 - Placerville, CAJun 19-21 - San Luis Obispo, CAJun 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 a textSupport the show

#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, NCRelevant linksWatch his special “Folksy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41GNNbgO_ICheck 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 a textSupport the show

#256: Appalachian identity and the radical left agenda for the hollers

Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia. Relevant linksLearn 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 a textSupport the show

#255: Louisville Tenants Union

Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union!Relevant linksLearn 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 a textSupport the show

#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 linksLearn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/Kickstarter Campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/appalachiacomics/appalachia-comics-projectTransition 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 a textSupport the show