Episodes

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 day events, a behind the s...

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 more. This is one episode en...

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 Josh Grice, along with …

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 Grice. We laughed a lot, c...

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 story about a local guy cha...

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 about his story to …

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 into entertainment, Hulk Ho...

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. We're not talking politics...

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, cool weather stories, moving ...

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 Battles, and much more. Y...

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 reminiscing all at …

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 town, what the future hold...

In this episode we finally get on Appalachian Podcast team member Thomas Meeks, who discusses baseball, living in Hollywood, his The Prices Is Right appearance, and much more. This episode was....different! You just have to l...

In this episode we talk with Erica Elkins, owner of Appalachian Mountain Supply, a locally owned and operated CBD store. If you have any questions about CBD, the differences between CBD and traditional THC products, or anythi...

In this episode we speak with Professional Musician Carlton Wilkes. We discuss his upbringing in music, building an award winning band program as a conductor, and playing with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Percy Sledge...

In this episode we bring on Allen "Buddy" Hancock, owner of Buddys BBQ, to talk about his venture into the restaurant business, surviving the pandemic, grilling with celebrities, plans for his new location, music, and much mo...

In this episode Billy and Jeff discuss the idea of a festival, surviving Covid in a small town, a Combat Veterans thoughts on Memorial Day, the Libertarian Party Mises Caucus , and much more.

In this episode we talk with The Harwell-Grice Band front man, vice-principal, Teacher of the Year, and philanthropist Josh Grice. We discuss his roots in music, being in a touring band, his college days, our love for Appalac...

In this episode we discuss local food sources, restaurants, Elon Musk with dogecoin & Tesla, Mothers Day, The Christiansburg Sign War, #swimcoin, and local events over the past year that made national attention.

We welcome Desert Storm and Iraq War 2 Combat Veteran Emmette Bird to the podcast to discuss his ties to Appalachia, the military, and go in depth about our (Billy) experience during the Iraq invasion of 2003.

We kick off the Appalachian Podcast by talking with John Clements about the current state of affairs, and give a glimpse into our past.