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Jan. 22, 2025

Being Libertarian Series: The Next 100 Days in America

We were back with Amos, Chip, and Billy to discuss what the next 100 days may look like in the new administration, how we've navigated this far, what we hope for, and what to expect, plus much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTap)

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Jan. 15, 2025

Being Libertarian Series: Crumbling Empire

On this show Chip, Amos, and Billy dove deep into the recent happenings in Calfornia, and how they contrast with western North Carolina, how the culture is shifting, DEI being a dangerous way to go about business, and much much more! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTap)

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Jan. 7, 2025

Spaces on X with Being Libertarian: School Choice in America featuring Corey DeAngelis with Shawn...

Due to weather issues we recorded a Spaces on X this week as our show, and we were lucky to hit a home run. We were joined by Cory DeAngelis, ( Executive Director at Educational Freedom Institute, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, adjunct scholar at the Cato institute,…

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Jan. 2, 2025

2024 Appalachian Year in Review with Caleb Flora

On this show we finally got the elusive Caleb Flora, for an entire show, as we recapped the year that was 2024. From the Diddy Files, to the election, the Helene disaster in Appalachia, and everything else we could come up with. We also talked about Caleb and his travels…

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Dec. 18, 2024

A Christmas Special with Tyler Godsey

We welcomed back Tyler Godsey from 5 Points Music Sanctuary for our Christmas show, and this might have been the best show we have featured Tyler on. We talked about those special moments around the holidays, explicit Golden Girl photos, growing with a special niche, upcoming shows, and so much…

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Dec. 11, 2024

Appalachia's Mayor with Holland Perdue

We welcomed back Holland Perdue, Mayor of Rocky Mount, VA and this one was as entertain as any. We got an update on the town, how tourism matters in these times, a discussion about local politics, and much more. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTap)

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Dec. 4, 2024

Being Libertarian Series: Appalachian Awakening

On this show we had touched back to our liberty roots and had a discussion about the direction of the Republic, and if it can be shifted before it's too late. We discussed the Hunter Biden pardon, failed policies, insane amounts of money being sent everywhere except where it should,…

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Nov. 28, 2024

A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges

On this show we sat down with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges to have a discussion about the real constitution, and how the corporate world has wrapped its tentacles around every aspect of our lives. It was a fascination conversation, with our goofy twist on things. We also talked about…

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Nov. 27, 2024

A Real Constitution Crisis with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges

On this show we sat down with Heather Bingham and Jerry Hodges to have a discussion about the real constitution, and how the corporate world has wrapped its tentacles around every aspect of our lives. It was a fascination conversation, with our goofy twist on things. We also talked about…

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Nov. 20, 2024

A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 2

This is part 2 of the show where we welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene,…

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Nov. 13, 2024

The People Have Spoken with Mike Meyers

We are officially back in the Mountain Studio, and we had one heck of a time recording this one for y'all, We welcomed Mike Meyers, who works in the Aeronautical field, to get everyone caught back up. It's been a wild couple of months since we were all together so…

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Nov. 6, 2024

Appalachia Reckoning: Election Night 2024

We were back with another Spaces on X, and Election Night Special, as we had a great discussion about the election, what the future may hold, our thoughts on the current state of affairs, and much more. We were joined by our friend Matthew Rife, we had Stuart Angel back…

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Oct. 30, 2024

A Free Appalachia with Smokey the Appalachistani pt 1

We welcomed our old buddy Smokey back up to the cabin, where we had a great discussion about what a Free Appalachia would look like. We discussed geography, government, what cities to include, and much more. This was recored before Hurricane Helene, so the significance of the hypothetical is more…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Election 2024: What Matters in Appalachia

We once again bring you a "Spaces on X" that was as interesting as a traditonal show we could have put together. For this one we had Chip host from BeinLibertarian, and we're joined by Smokey The Appalachistani, Stuart Angel was back, along with Matthew Rife, and others. We talked…

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Oct. 16, 2024

Update from the Front Lines: Helene Recovery in North Carolina

Welcome back to another show that was one of our "Spaces on X" where we got first hand accounts from Nick Ferrari and Jonah DeBoarde, who are also neighbors in our area and previous guests of the show. They discussed their journey to North Carolina, things they saw, efforts, what…

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Oct. 9, 2024

The Response in Appalachia: Western North Carolina is Hurting

We're still on a sudo-hiatus, but we're able to bring you these Spaces on X that offer up great converations, and this one was no different. We were once again joined by Chip Slate from his BeinLibertarian account, along with Smokey the Appalachistani, and others to discuss the government vs…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Appalachian Emergency: Hurricane Helene Spaces on X featuring @brushbeater @dogwoodblooms @Margoi...

This was our recorded Spaces on X that featured many prominent Appalachian accounts in response to the damage Hurricane Helene caused to Western North Carolina, East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. While those tasked with mitigating this have missed the mark, civilians have picked up in efforts, and this is where…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Appalachia Rising: The Future is Now

On this show we came out with a huge, huge announcement, as we discuss our futures with The Appalachian Podcast. We didn't have a guest for this show, but Billy, Simon, Chip, and Amos discussed the path we took to get here, some of our fun times, our ideas on…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Being Libertarian Series: Labor Day Special with LP Vice Presidential Candidate Mike ter Maat

For the second time we welcomed Mike ter Maat to our rural town, and this time he came with credentials as the Libertarian Party Vice Presidential nominee. We discussed the crazy convention, his moves forward, and a bit about the Libertarian Party, but much of the conversation centered around issues…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Southwest Virginia Pediatrician has Disturbing Complaints Filed Against Him

On this show Simon, Chip (Being Libertarian), and Billy sit down for a Sunday Special where they discussed the recent revelation of disturbing comments allegedly made by a Roanoke, VA area pediatrician, and go over the complaint that had been filed. We also discussed how this week's bombshell news with…

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Oct. 9, 2024

Being Appalachian Pt 2 with Big Lick Roofing Owner Dakota Weddle

On this show we were once again welcomed Dakota Weddle from Big Lick Roofing to have a talk about what it means to be "Appalachian". We also discussed Simons recovery with the Rife Machine, the current turmoil in his homeland, along with happenings around Appalachia, and how local businesses are…

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Aug. 7, 2024

Being Libertarian Series In God We Trust pt 2

This is part two of the show where we dove into some fun topics we can't type without words being picked up on, but we discussed many of the recent issues that are dominating the news cycle, connecting the dots on a lot of stories, We discussed how recent events…

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July 31, 2024

Being Libertarian SeriesL In God We Trust pt 1

On this show we dove into some fun topics we can't type without words being picked up on, but we discussed many of the recent issues that are dominating the news cycle, connecting the dots on a lot of stories, Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTap)

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July 24, 2024

From Ferrum to Major League Baseball and Back with Ferrum Head Baseball Coach Eric Owens, plus Ab...

On this show we were joined by former Major League Baseball player, and new Ferrum Head Baseball Coach, Eric Owens, along with former Coach Abe Naff and Carter Chitwood, to talk to Eric about his journey that brought him back home. There are stores from his days at Ferrum College,…

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