What‘s Happalachenin‘?: An Appalachian Podcast

Just Fishin‘

Our work schedules have been crazy as of late, so it seemed fitting to take Carson fishing for the afternoon. We talk about our favorite fishing stories from our childhood in Appalachia as well as other small talk. You also get to hear how a four-year-old out fished us. Cheers!  

All Suited Up With Purpose - The Kody Norris Show

To kick off our second season we sit down with Kody and Mary Rachel Norris of a successful, flashy bluegrass band out of Tennessee known as The Kody Norris Show. We hear about their story of getting into the genre of bluegrass and their accomplishments on stage and on the road. Their style and brand truly provide "Authentic American Entertainment."

Check out The Kody Norris Show here! And their Instagram here. And their Spotify here.

Follow Radio Bristol here to watch their Farm Funtime Noon Show hosted by The Kody Norris Show!

We also kick off a new segment for the new season called "Mind Your Business" where we highlight Appalachian businesses that are doing the good work.

Check out:

Jordyn's Deli

Hillbilly Hotdogs

What Accent?

Cody is finally back from his short hiatus! The guys talk about their recent adventures and announce that they are entering a local "facial hair competition" organized by the Big Bend Beardsmen. They also discuss, in depth (but not scientifically), why they don't have the accent of typical Appalachians. This really bothers Gabe for some reason.

 

Cheers!

 

The Secret Sauce(Chili) of Success - Dee & Angie Cowger

Gabe and his pops, Tim sit down with Dee and Angie Cowger of the renowned Custard Stand franchise. They discuss their story of taking a small business and growing it into a franchise, reinvesting back into their communities, and much more! We also have a definitive answer to the "hotdog chili" vs "hotdog sauce debate!" This is an inspiring story about a couple of the nicest folks we've ever met.

 

Custard Stand

Bergoo Grill

Webster County, WV

304 Tours - Taking the Wrong Way Home

Gabe's wife Alissa fills in for Cody this week to talk about the family tradition of "304 Tours." Day trips and long weekend adventures are fun, but coining a name for the type of adventure they are just ups the ante. Hear about their most recent 304 Tour in this episode! 

The Durbin Rocket Train Ride (Durbin, WV)  

Green Bank Observatory  

Cass, WV 

Snowshoe Mountain 

Webster County, WV 

Sutton, WV 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pride in Appalachia: Ethan Bartlett's Story

To celebrate Pride Month here in Appalachia, we have Ethan Bartlett join us to share his story! We hear about his experience of growing up in an Independent Fundamental Baptist church, how he voluntarily attended a “Conversion Camp” as a teen, and where he is now. This episode start out dark, but the Ethan has taken his traumatic experiences and uses them to help others.

 

Y’all means All. 🍻

Fairness WV

Hodgepodge of an Episode

We touch on everything from Mothers' Day, beer talk, and even Gabe's high school rock band. 

We're Six Months In!

It's been a busy few weeks of work for the both of us, but we were excited to reminisce everything the podcast has let us experience the past 6 months. We've been able to share the unique stories of some folks we know personally as well as meet great people along the way. If you're a new listener, we encourage you to check our our previous episodes to hear more in-depth stories of the folks we discuss in this episode. You won't be disappointed.  

Of course we still have our least favorite segment #GrindsMyBeard (which is likely a controversial one) and our most favorite #DrinkToThat. 

Thanks for hanging out with us each episode and just enjoying our weekend conversations! We know that not everyone will agree with us on some stuff, but we know you guys are our friends and will love us any ways. Much love! 

The True Impact of Mothman - Jeff Wamsley

We sit down with the owner/curator of the Mothman Museum, Jeff Wamsley, to discuss the impact that one of the most famous cryptid creatures has had on its hometown. We talk about how the interest in the paranormal has grown the local economy and has been a catalyst for positive chance over the past 20 years.  

 

Mothman Museum 

Sarah Arnold - Comin' in Clutch for the Mid Ohio Valley

The guys talk with Sarah Arnold, the founder and owner of "Clutch MOV." We talk about this independent media outlet's effect on its local community and how other local communities are taking notice. This episode shares the positive vibes that Appalachians can send out into the world.

 

Clutch MOV

Instagram 

Merch