The Appalachian Podcast

In this episode we welcome JB Cole, a man of many hats, including the SMART Modified Tour Assistant Director and Social Media guru, an Assistant Flag Man at Bowman Gray Stadium, AML Wrestling Star, f…

We continue our Turn3 Series as we sit down with NASCAR CUP SERIES Driver Corey LaJoie to talk all things racing and life. We talked about his recent run at the famed Martinsville Speedway, running l…

In this episode we're joined by two of the most talented musicians on the planet. Award Winning Fiddler Jim VanCleve and Award Winning Banjoist Barry Abernathy, of Appalachian Road Show, the 2021 Int…

In this episode we dive right into Ferrum College Football with Head Coach Cleive Adams, and the success he is building on an athletic, and community, level. Coach Adams has roots in our part of Appa…

In this show we speak with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs Captain Travis Armstrong about hockey in Appalachia. Hockey has a rich tradition in our area, from the Pittsburg Penguins, to the Johnstown Chiefs, …

We continue our Turn3 Series in this episode as we speak with Racer Paul Hall, fresh off his first start in the SMART Modified Tour, about what led him down the path of racing, the good life, and som…

This show was unbelievable . We set up track side, in turn 3, of the MotorMile Speedway for "The Stanley Law Group Stands With Small Business 99", and were joined by one hell of a racing lineup. We w…

In this Episode we attempt to discuss life before, and after, 9/11/2001. With Host Billy Riddle being a combat veteran directly affected by those events, we wanted to bring on first responders and ha…

In this Episode we sit down with Chris Williams, Director of the SMART Modified Tour, to discuss his ties to racing and the rising series, his close friendship with Dale Earnhardt, coordinating race …

In this episode we're joined by the "Southern Gentleman", Racing Legend, Donald "Satch" Worley as he takes us on his journey from the local Dirt Tracks, to Daytona, The Race of Champions, and much mo…

In this Episode we take it to a new level, on location at Smith Mountain Lake, with an inside look at the most deplorable  league of misfits this side of Appalachia. We welcomed back guest co-host Jo…

We out did ourselves on this episode as we welcomed CMA Nominated Artist/Songwriter Levi Lowrey and his Wife Stephanie on to The Appalachian Podcast, along with guest Kyle Forry, and guest host Josh …

In this episode we talk to DukeReport.com reporter Freddie Hodges about his rise from super fan to Duke Basketball media personality. If you love ACC basketball, The Tobacco Road Rivalry, or a good s…

In this episode we sit down with Low Low Chariot Singer/Guitar player J.D. Sutphin, who is also the head of Big Lick Entertainment , among a variety of other ventures and pursuits. This show we talk …

In this Episode we speak with K92 FM DJ, President of Roanoke Comedy Club, head of Blue Ridge Entertainment, and Real Estate Agent Kidd Carter about his rise to notoriety. We talk about his venture i…

In this episode we welcome 22nd District Delegate Candidate Sarah Jerose and Andrew Kimbel, Marine Veteran and Roanoke Valley Organizer, on to discuss the rise of the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus. …

In this episode we're joined by Guest-Host Josh Grice, of the Harwell Grice Band, as we enjoy our most in-depth show to date with Meteorologist Jamey Singleton. We discuss his road to redemption, coo…

In this episode we speak with the brains behind the operation, Tara Riddle, wife of Host Billy Riddle. We review the movie Lake Effects starring recent guests, talk Occupational Therapy, Coal Country…

In this episode we talk with musicians Kyle Forry and Corey Hunley, and it is honestly one of the best shows we've done. We had a good time, talk music, more, plus you'll find yourself laughing and r…

In this episode we speak with Author, and local historian, James Nagy about growing up during a thriving time period for Rocky Mount, his motivations for preserving history, the current state of the …