Appodlachia a shrewd, witty, comical, sometimes irreverent, and always honest podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.

Appodlachia is proud to have hosted some of the foremost political, social, and cultural influences in the region. Our guests include folks such as:

  • Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

  • Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson

  • NYTimes Best-selling author, science communicator, and host of Netflix’s “Emily’s Wonder Lab”, Emily Calandrelli

  • Silas House (Author of Southernmost, Lark Ascending)

  • Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker (2021, 2022)

  • Dr. Bill Turner (Author of The Harlan Renaissance)

  • Congressman Tim Ryan (D-OH)

  • Senator Doug Jones (D-AL)

  • WV State Delegate Danielle Walker

Co-founder and Co-Host, Chuck Corra

Chuck is a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia, and spent the first 22 years of his life living in the Mountain State. Chuck spent numerous years in advocacy and organizing in all parts of Tennessee. He is an Appalachian expat currently living in Central Florida.

Chuck, along with co-host Big John Isner, started Appodlachia in December 2019 in hopes of providing a space where progressive voices could start a counter-narrative to the negative and monolithic portrayal that often plagues Appalachia.

Co-founder and Co-Host, Big John Isner

Big John is also a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia and lifelong Appalachian. John spends his days as an attorney representing indigent clients in criminal defense. He is a former candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates and renowned bowler.