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Episode 6: "And That's How I Made It Out Of The Basement" (w/ special guest: Lee Bains III)
In episode 6, the homie Lee Bains (@thegloryfires) of badass Alabama-based rock band, Lee Bains III + The Glory Fires, rides shotgun as we recount our formative experiences growing up in the church, …
Published on 8 years, 6 months ago
Episode 5: Trillbilly Chic
In episode 5 we discuss the class analysis (or lack thereof) of anti-racist organizations, the hillbilly chic phenomenon, and how that if Jay-Z can't be cool in his 40's then what chance do the rest …
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 4: No Sympathy for Coastal Elites (w/ special guests: Caroline Rubens + Lil Prosperino)
Since we've been on a brief hiatus, we decided to bring you a double episode this week. In part one, we welcome special guest Caroline Rubens of Appalshop to talk about proposed cuts to arts funding …
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 3: The ASA Mixtape, Vol 1
This week's show is comprised of mixtape cuts previewing the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) Annual Conference at Virginia Tech. @ us on twitter (@thetrillbillies) and let us know if you though…
Published on 8 years, 7 months ago
Episode 2: Who Gets To Save Appalachia? (w/ special guest: Willa Johnson)
For round two, we examine the legacy of anti-poverty work in Appalachia. Also, big shouts to dem Mary Kay ladies pushing those pink caddies. Dedicated to the memory of our forest granny, Ms. Carol Ju…
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago
Episode 1: JD Vance A Snitch
On our maiden voyage, we deliver an elegy for JD Vance's bestseller 'Hillbilly Elegy' while also paying homage to R+B legends Gerald Levert (RIP), Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill. *Upon further review, …
Published on 8 years, 8 months ago