Bedste Rednecks Rising-podcasts (2024)

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Appalachian Suffering: Update 1 16:51

2M ago16:51

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Hey guys! It’s Sierra. This won’t be a typical episode or even very long, but this will hopefully be the first of the daily updates I’m hoping to share here directly from Chelsea. Thank you for listening, love you guys.Af Rednecks Rising

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(Ep 33) Stop Cop City: True Crime Against People and Planet 2:03:26

2M ago2:03:26

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What happens when the very land we live on exposes the multigenerational trauma being experienced at the hands of white supremacist state violence? What is it called when peaceful protestors are murdered by law enforcement to protect state interests? How do we respond when even the most “progressive” politicians end up bought out by the very entiti…

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(Ep 32) Connecting Appalachia & Palestine: Interview w/ Tiara - Part 1 1:30:22

7M ago1:30:22

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Starting off April on the right foot: no fools here, just Chelsea and Tiara sitting down for what was supposed to be a primer on the situation in Palestine, but turned into a conversation that had to go on for two whole days and six hours of content. This is the first of the episodes that came from that content, and in this episode, we get to know …

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(Ep 31) It's All One Big Conspiracy! 1:27:08

8M ago1:27:08

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SEASON TWO is back, this time with two new cohosts to make the show extra fun! In this episode, we introduce our new cohosts that are joining Chelsea on the show: Sierra (from episode 8) and Tiara, two additional loudmouthed and badass Appalachian women to raise hell and make good trouble with us. We declare ourselves a fullblown conspiracy podcast…

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(Ep 30) We're Here, We're Queer, & We Won't Give Into Fear: Interview w/ Max & Hil (WNC) 1:26:38

1y ago1:26:38

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Get ready for SEASON TWO of the Podcast! We've been recalibrating, recentering, and we're back with a helluva episode to kick off the latest round of rabblerowsing redneck comraderie. In this episode, I sit down with friends & neighbors Max and Hil to talk about the community organizing that was catalyzed in Haywood County, NC following a hate-fill…

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(Ep 29) A Story Made to be Told: Interview w/ Whitni & Mark of Redneck Army (TN) 1:07:12

1+ y ago1:07:12

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After a long, unexpected hiatus, the SHOW IS BACK! And on the anniversary of our launch one year ago, no less! In today's anniversary episode, I sit down with Whitni Resides & Mark Brown, the screenwriters of Redneck Army -- a proposal to bring the story of the Battle on Blair Mountain to live on the silver screen. With a focus on all the people in…

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(Ep 28) It's All Shadow Work: Interview with Desiree B. Stephens (GA) 1:09:47

2y ago1:09:47

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Happy Black History Month, friends! In today's episode, we kick of this month by sitting down with one of my personal heroes: the brilliant Desiree B. Stephens. Desiree is an antiracist educator, counselor, and coach who creates community & fosters the healing work that is required for somatic decolonization -- she makes shi(f)t happen! In our conv…

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(Ep 27) Illegal Liquor, Fast Cars, Taxes, & War: More on the Race & Labor Rabbit Hole 53:39

2y ago53:39

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In this week's belated episode, we go for more adventures down the rabbit hole of race & labor -- but this time, we brought liquor and fast cars! We travel back to the 1600s together and follow the journey of homemade liquor throughout time and space, and just about every war since colonization began. We touch on the Whiskey Rebellion, the role of …

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(Ep 26) Don't Give Up, Get Petty: Interview w/ Jasmine Sherman (NC) 2:07:38

2y ago2:07:38

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In our second episode of 2023, we bring Ash Orr onto the show to give us a breakdown of what’s going on in the state legislature in places like West Virginia right now, where the old white dudes with too much power are going wild. Then, we sit down with Jasmine Sherman -- a self-proclaimed Fat, Black Socialist based out of Charlotte, NC who is taki…

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(Ep 25) Is For-Profit Adoption Legal Human Trafficking?: Orphan Trains, Georgia Tann, & Dr. Thomas Hicks 59:46

2y ago59:46

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In today's episode, we kick off the new year by digging into the history of the for-profit adoption industry in America. We touch on key players like the Orphan Trains, Georgia Tann, and Appalachia's own Dr. Thomas Hicks. But first! We have some exciting announcements that you don't want to miss, and I take my first swing at covering some current e…

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(Ep 24) Anti-Ableism Advocacy in Appalachia: Interview w/ Trevor Gates (WNC) 1:08:48

2y ago1:08:48

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In today's episode I chat with my long-time friend, neighbor, & co-conspirator -- Trevor Gates. Trevor is a visually-impaired/blind Appalachian, an aspiring therapist, and an incredible advocate for disability justice & deconstructing ableism in Appalachia and beyond. Our conversation touches on everything from Trevor's personal experiences in advo…

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(BONUS) My Wings are Wrong: Interview w/ Alex Vance (WV) 32:26

2y ago32:26

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This bonus episode is a tribute to Transgender Week of Awareness & Transgender Day of Remembrance. In this episode, I talk with Alex Vance -- the author and illustrator of upcoming children's book, "My Wings Are Wrong." Alex speaks on his own experience growing up transgender in West Virginia, how this children's book came to life, his first PRIDE …

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(Ep 23) Reclaiming Transgender Appalachia w/ Artie Hartsell (WNC) 1:41:01

2y ago1:41:01

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I sat down with my friend and neighbor, Artie, earlier this week to have a conversation about the past & present of Transgender Appalachians. We touch on the history of gender & gender roles in Appalachia and the influence of Indigenous perspectives of gender in this area. We pay tribute to the stories of Transgender Appalachian ancestors who came …

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(Ep 22) Ecology, Community, It's All Connected: Interview w/ Andy from Poor Prole's Almanac 1:11:52

2y ago1:11:52

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In today's episode, I sit down with Andy from the Poor Prole's Almanac Podcast. We dig into the idea of community as the key ingredient to successful, sustainable solutions moving forward as human beings from basic food systems to decision-making and caretaking. Of course, building community with our real neighbors as they are (as opposed to how we…

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(Ep 21) Definition Please: Interview w/ Sujata Day (Western Penn) 49:23

2y ago49:23

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In today's episode, I sit down with South Asian Appalachian filmmaker, Sujata Day and her debut feature-length film "Definition Please." You might also be familiar with Sujata from The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, or HBO's Insecure. Sujata shares her experiences growing up in Western Pennsylvania and why she loves it so much, and even chose…

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(Ep 20) Raise Hell, Praise Mothman: Interview w/ Reverend Oliver Snow (WV) 1:30:51

2y ago1:30:51

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In episode 20, I sit down with Reverend Oliver Snow, "THE Reverend," of the Holy Dionysian Church of Mothman in West Virginia. After growing up in rural Ohio and moving around, life led The Reverend back to Appalachia where he founded The Church of Mothman as a way of bringing community together, shaping mutual aid, and reclaiming Appalachia as the…

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(Ep 19) Spooky Season in Appalachia: Local Lore & More 41:35

2y ago41:35

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In today's episode we explore four spooky stories and local legends from the Appalachian region in honor of the autumn season and the atmosphere of this time of year. TailyPo/TailyBone, Spearfinger, the Greenbriar Ghost & the Unsolved Murder of Mamie Thurman are the four tales that we dig into today. (TW: Some gruesome depictions in the last two st…

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(Ep 18) Life After Life: Interview w/ Dean (Waynesville, NC) 1:19:36

2y ago1:19:36

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In today's episode, I met up with my buddy and neighbor Dean Gibson and we sat down at one of our local parks where Dean did me the honor of sharing a glimpse into his story. He touches on what it was like to grow up as a black man in Appalachia, and tell us about Operation Grassy Knoll -- the retaliatory police ambush of one of Haywood County's hi…

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(Ep 17) What You're Getting Wrong About Appalachia 1:05:22

2y ago1:05:22

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In today's episode, I give my synopsis of Elizabeth Catte's "What You're Getting Wrong About Appalachia" and reflections on what she covers in the book. For folks who are curious about where to get started in regards to learning about Appalachian history, heritage, politics, and culture -- this book is a great starting point, and includes many refe…

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(Ep 16) Revolution via Regeneration: Interview w/ Joey on Food Justice (VA) 1:11:19

2y ago1:11:19

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In today's episode, we sit down with Joey: a Virginian who is returning to his culture & roots after betraying Appalachia in pursuit of the Rockies (but he came back, so we'll forgive him)! Joey and Chelsea jam on a vision for food systems that support our communities, reduce waste, and are rooted in shared community building and relationships: tra…

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BONUS: Is Amazon Turning the Whole Country into a Company Town? w/ Matt of Amazon Union KY 1:35:22

2y ago1:35:22

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“The great corporation which employed you lied to you, and lied to the whole country—from top to bottom it was nothing but one gigantic lie.” ― Upton Sinclair, The Jungle In this bonus episode we hear from Matt, who was recently fired from an Amazon Warehouse in Campbellsville, KY for attempting to organize a union with his coworkers in response to…

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(Ep 15) Mother Jones Deep Dive (Guest Host on Dixieland of the Proletariat) 1:43:13

2y ago1:43:13

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“I would fight God Almighty Himself if He didn't play square with me” -- Mother Jones In this episode, I sit down with all three of the co-hosts of Dixieland of the Proletariat to do a Deep Dive into Mother Jones' life and legacy in the labor movement. Did you know Mother Jones was the ONLY WOMAN IN THE ROOM for the conversations when the IWW was b…

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(Ep 14) Theory vs. Praxis, Appalachia vs. Deep South: Interview w/ Nelson from DotProle Podcast 1:44:47

2y ago1:44:47

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Appalachians forgive me, for bringing a bougie planter class Italian Yankee onto the show, but I think you’ll enjoy it regardless. Things we touch on in this episode: How are politics & white supremacy at the root of the boundaries, economies, cultures, commonalities and differences between the Deep South, the Rim South, and Appalachia? What does t…

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(Ep 13) How Did Labor Day End Up in September Instead of on May Day? 1:07:53

2y ago1:07:53

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TW: This week's episode discusses violent events. Listener caution/discretion is advised. In today's episode, I thought I would explore the history of Labor Day, given that the holiday in the USA is approaching. Little did I know, I would end up in yet another rabbit hole of events related to May Day (AKA International Worker's Day) and the USA's i…

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(Ep 12) Storytelling, Unions, & Other Appalachian Traditions: Interview w/ TJ from AppFiresides Pod 1:07:17

2y ago1:07:17

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In episode 12, I talk with another Appalachian podcaster! TJ - host of Appalachian Firesides - is based out of Kentucky, and gearing up for law school. We have a fun conversation that digs into the art of story telling and how integral it is to our region. We bond on our shared goal of our podcasts to amplify the various stories and voices of our r…

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(Ep 11.5) TAKE ACTION: Stop Sacrificing Each Other w/ Grace Tuttle from POWHR Coalition (WV & VA) 1:19:20

2+ y ago1:19:20

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ALL HANDS ON DECK, WE NEED YOU TO STAND FOR APPALACHIA, NOW! Sign up for POWHR’s newsletter to learn how you can act in solidarity against the MVP: https://powhr.org/sign-up-for-powhrs-newsletter/ We’re taking the Redneck Resistance to DC! Climate deals can’t afford to cut corners. This side deal that’s on the table in climate negotiations happenin…

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(Ep 11) The Marion Massacre: Sheriff Adkin Should Have Taken Notes from Sid Hatfield 1:04:41

2+ y ago1:04:41

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Be on the lookout for a surprise bonus episode later this week!!! Today's episode is all about the Marion Massacre, which took place in Western North Carolina. What started with exploring a story of labor organizing that ended in tragedy that's close to home for yours truly, ended with reflections on how the police state is inherently designed to b…

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(Ep 10) Banjos & Platform Boots: Interview w/ Clover-Lynn AKA HillbillyGothic 1:43:13

2+ y ago1:43:13

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TW: Coming out to religious family, homelessness In today’s episode I sit down with Clover-Lynn, aka HillbillyGothic, a traditional bluegrass banjo musician with deep roots in Virginia. We explore a few different questions during our conversation: Who defines Appalachia? What are the differences in the Appalachian dialect throughout the region? Why…

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(Ep 9) What Do Colonies, Coal Mines, & Political Parties Have in Common?: The Race & Labor Rabbit Hole Part 4 1:09:47

2+ y ago1:09:47

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Hint: it's way more than you think. In today's episode, we let ourselves spin off into the web of race & labor and bring together pieces of history a little bit more clearly — taking us on a journey from today all the way back to the Virginia Slave Codes and then we even manage to bounce back to Joe Manchin before we wrap things up. Just call me th…

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(Ep 8) This Land Is Not Our Land: Interview w/ Sierra Kennedy Appalachian Lawyer-To-Be 1:24:45

2+ y ago1:24:45

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In today's episode, I sit down with Sierra Kennedy - an Indigenous Appalachian single mom of three that's going to law school determined to get past the classist barriers and into the belly of the beast. In this episode we touch on how the legal system was shaped to protect profit and power by keeping poor folks & POC in check, we consider the dual…

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(Ep 7) The Mine Wars 1919-1921: The Race & Labor Rabbit Hole Part 3 41:48

2+ y ago41:48

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In the 7th episode, we finally touch on The Battle of Blair Mountain that I set out to cover in episode 3, but not without first covering the events leading up to the Battle from 1919-1921. This episode is definitely not an in-depth summary of the Mine Wars, but touches on the events including: The Battle of the Tug, the Matewan Massacre, the assas…

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(Ep 6) Shit or Get Off the Pot: Interview with Cody from the Chattanooga Free Store, Tennessee 1:09:03

2+ y ago1:09:03

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In this episode, I interview Cody from the Chattanooga Free store in Tennessee while he is on duty at the store. We talk about everything from leftist theory to praxis and how there is no role too small in the movement... except talking shit on social media, that role is too small. Cody talks about growing into a leftist after being raised the son …

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(Ep 5) Mother Jones & The Beginnings of the Mine Wars: The Race & Labor Rabbit Hole Part 2 45:32

2+ y ago45:32

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“I was born in revolution.” - Mother Jones In this episode, I skip over the Revolutionary War era and get straight to the good stuff connected to the labor uprisings at the end of the 19th century. But first! We introduce a new segment: TRIVIA QUESTIONS with CHRISTOPHER! Once Christopher asks the first official trivia question of the Rednecks Risin…

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(Ep 4) Direct Action, Armed Militias, & Jail Time in Appalachia: Interview w/ Gina & Raph from FotM Pod 1:20:28

2+ y ago1:20:28

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I feel like today's episode needs to be titled something different to mark the era that we have entered since Ep. 3 dropped. Today's interview was recorded before the Supreme Court decision became official, but it feels quite relevant considering the escalating action and mutual aid networks that might carry risk of criminalization for those who ar…

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(Ep 3) Colonial Racism, Bacon’s Rebellion & the Birth of Slave Codes: The Race & Labor Rabbit Hole Part 1 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

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In this 3rd episode, the side effects of having a podcast host with ADHD show up: I started with covering The Battle of Blair Mountain, but that led me to historical labor uprisings that had happened the century before the Battle, which then led me to learning about multiracial organizing by indentured servants prior to the formalization of the Vir…

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(Ep 2) Getting Uncomfortable & Doing the Hard Work: Interview with Zoo from the Pulaski County Free Store, Southwest Virginia 1:19:10

2+ y ago1:19:10

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In today's episode, I sit down with Hazel Wines, AKA Zoo - a working class Mama based out of Southwest Virginia who helped to start a Free Store in her hometown. We get real fired up about the conditions of public schools in poor Appalachian communities, the military state's efforts to bust up Appalachia and keep the working class from coming toget…

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What is a Redneck? 47:33

2+ y ago47:33

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We are officially LIVE!!! In our first ever full-length episode, I introduce myself as your host and dive into the history behind the term "redneck," where it comes from, how its meaning has changed over time, and how it gets used today. Hint: the personal is always political.Af Rednecks Rising

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Rednecks Rising Trailer 4:57

2+ y ago4:57

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Coming Soon! This is Rednecks Rising Podcast hosted by two loud-mouthed Appalachian women who are excited to bring you along on this journey as we dive into the rich history behind the evolution of revolution across Appalachia and sit down for interviews with all of the best hillbilly hellraisers that call these hollers their home. Starting June 14…

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