Trillbilly Worker's Party
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Thu, April 17, 2025
Episode 389: Real Human Stories
This week we're discussing The Parliamentarian, the Doomsday Clock, Real Human Stories, and more Ethicist dilemmas Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 10, 2025
Episode 388: The Big Beautiful Leap Forward (w/ special guest Alexandra Scaggs)
This week we're joined by FT Alphaville writer Alexandra Scaggs (@alexandrascaggs) to discuss all the latest market news from this week: tariffs, reversing the tariffs, reversing the tariff reversals, bond vigilantes, and of course the Art of the Deal Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, April 02, 2025
Episode 387: Out Of The Whimsical Frying Pan, Into The Fire (w/ special guest Will Oldham)
Musician and actor Will Oldham (aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy) returns to the show to discuss tariffs, breathing, artificial "intelligence," Clever Hans, Kentucky history, and the new Bonnie "Prince" Billy album, "The Purple Bird," out now where all fine records are sold Lexington fans, Bonnie "Prince" Billy will be performing at the Singletary Center for the Arts on UK Campus on Tuesday, April 15th, get your tickets: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/bonnie-prince-billy-lexington-tickets/1024087/e?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw47i_BhBTEiwAaJfPpkc5K4sNSDRsUbpZk3VaQNb3RfJju1k2KWBdaPdcucOAWJfdR2ESoBoCBKMQAvD_BwE Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 28, 2025
Episode 386: Best Laid Plans
This week Tom and Aaron discuss Kristi Noem's propaganda video violating the 4th Geneva Convention, the signal Yemen invasion scandal, remote viewing, and the state of art Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 20, 2025
Episode 385: The End Of The Tour
Signs, wonders, and visions from another troubling week in Trump's America. We do however end with a funny story about Trump's recent soliloquy at the Kennedy Center regarding his failed career in the arts. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 13, 2025
Episode 384: Friction Fire
Examining the nature and basis of fascism in America in the 2020s Peter Thiel op-ed we mentioned: https://www.ft.com/content/a46cb128-1f74-4621-ab0b-242a76583105 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 06, 2025
Episode 383: Projecting Quiet Confidence
Covering some news items from this week, also encouraging Mexico and Canada to invade us, checking in with our old friend Jimmy Page, and speculating on what would happen in Tommy Shelby married Ephialtes of Trachis Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 27, 2025
Episode 382: Doom Guys (w/ special guest Bryan Quinby)
This week we're joined by Bryan Quinby, host of the Guys podcast, to discuss AI, scams, and urban legends concerning some of our most hallowed public figures Check out Guys here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guys-with-bryan-quinby/id1671039476 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, February 19, 2025
Episode 381: Fugue States Of America
This week we're covering unwanted ads in your car, plane crashes, American brain drain, staffing and leadership shortages within the American police state, the United States' about-face on Ukraine, and much more Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 13, 2025
Episode 380: Get Rich Or DEI Tryin (w/ special guest Gaby Del Valle)
This week we're joined by writer Gaby Del Valle to talk about the eugenic origins of Trump's attack on DEI, the trad wife phenomenon, the unholy alliance between tech rationalists and Christian nationalists, and many other topics of relevance to our current moment You can read Gaby's articles at the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/land-ho-del-valle, and here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/live-free-or-dei-del-valle And you can support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, February 05, 2025
Episode 379: Losers Victory Lap (w/ special guest Josh Olson)
Screenwriter and friend of the show Josh Olson stops by to chat about Musk's attempts to purge the government, Trump's new plans for Gaza, and the liberals' response to all that. Then we talk a little bit about Josh's new podcast, The White Canon, which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-white-canon/id1794073191 Also be sure to support our podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 31, 2025
Episode 378: The Infernal Flame
Covering all the news from the 2nd week of Trump's 2nd presidency Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 23, 2025
Episode 377: Benthocracy In America
This week we're covering MAGA Granny, General Mark Milley's portraiture removal, the weird new Stargate AI initiative, the backlash against DEI, and much more Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 17, 2025
Episode 376: Prince Rupert's Drips
In the business we call this one a "TB episode." At the end we finally we get to some actual analysis, by way of an article in Politico, about the Spiritual Case for Greenland Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 09, 2025
Episode 375: The Landman Cometh (w/ special guest Kate Aronoff)
This week we're joined by writer Kate Aronoff to discuss the new Taylor Sheridan show Landman, in all its glory. We get into the strange, uncanniness of the show, its racism and sexism, its similarities to other Taylor Sheridan shows, and the myths it tells about the oil industry and thus about America. Read Kate's article about Landman here: https://newrepublic.com/article/189696/landman-paramount-plus-oilmen-myths Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 02, 2025
Episode 374: The Green Slime Party
First episode of the year is a wide-ranging episode covering everything from the recent tragedy in New Orleans, to the right-wing discourse around H1B visas, to the television show Landman, to the future of the Democratic Party, and finally to the most recent hit pieces on Luigi Mangione Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 26, 2024
Episode 373: No Shaq Fu For Christmas
You're all grounded Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, December 16, 2024
Episode 372: Stealing The Voice Of Authority (feat. Writers Against the War on Gaza)
This week we're joined by Harry and Maya from Writers Against the War on Gaza (W.A.W.O.G.) to discuss the myriad crimes of the New York Times, as well as the newspaper's role and function in both empire-building and political economy. W.A.W.O.G. also publish an alternative newspaper called the New York War Crimes, which can be found here: https://newyorkwarcrimes.com/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 12, 2024
Episode 371: Enter Landman
This week we touch on a few world news topics, and then develop a new TV show inspired by Taylor Sheridan's "The Landman" Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 05, 2024
Episode 370: Who Checks The Balances
This week we catch up on news at the global scale, as well as try to answer why exactly so many people cheered on the public execution of a health insurance CEO. Finally we take a quick look at Trump's (current) nominee(s) for Secretary of Defense. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, November 26, 2024
Episode 369: The Return Policy
It's a holiday week so we're mailing it in with the Ethicist. Hope you all are being as lazy as we are. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 21, 2024
Episode 368: It's Only Drowning
This week we're covering all the latest in literary news, followed by updates on Trump's cabinet picks, Oklahoma's attempts to teach the Bible in schools, and an article in Politico about why the Democrats don't need to abandon their celebrity donors just yet Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 14, 2024
Episode 367: The Aloha Spirit (w/ special guest Lauren Oyler)
This week we're joined by writer Lauren Oyler to discuss her recent piece in Harper's about this year's RNC, which we then use as a pivot to talking about Trump's cabinet appointments so far. This episode also includes important information about the t-shirts you ordered, so stay tuned until the very end if you want to hear it. Please read Lauren's article here: https://harpers.org/archive/2024/11/revenge-plot-lauren-oyler-republican-national-convention-gop-trump/ And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 07, 2024
Episode 366: This Is How I Lose
Our long national nightmare is finally over. Wait... Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillworkersparty Buy Aaron's book: https://www.fantasticandimaginativeromances.com/
Thu, October 31, 2024
Trillbillies Halloween Special 2024
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Tue, October 29, 2024
Episode 365: Please Don't Feed The Alligators
We made an honest attempt to do Ethicist: Election Edition, but it quickly devolved because of our poor grasp on ethics. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 24, 2024
Episode 364: Pot Committed (w/ special guest Noah Kulwin)
This week we welcome back Noah Kulwin, co-host and co-creator of the podcast Blowback, to discuss their latest season about Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge. We also discuss the nature of U.S. empire, the role of Zionism in American political ideology, the centrality of race to modernity, and the legacy of Anthony Blinken, among many other topics. Please go check out Blowback here: https://blowback.show/ And support our show here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 17, 2024
Episode 363: Keep Your Politics Away From My Election (w/ special guests Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors)
This week we're joined by Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to discuss why you all simply must VOTE HARDER if you'd like to see some change in the world Please go buy their amazing new book in the Justice Warriors series: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors-Vol-2/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090325 Volume 1 Justice Warriors: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Justice-Warriors/Matt-Bors/JUSTICE-WARRIORS/9781952090226 And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 10, 2024
Episode 362: The War On Tenants (w/ special guests Tracy Rosenthal & Leonardo Vilchis)
This week we're joined by Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis to discuss their excellent new book, Abolish Rent: How Tenants Can End the Housing Crisis. We discuss a wide range of topics, from the rent relation, to the state's relationship to landlords and developers, and finally to how the struggle against rent is ultimately a part of the land struggle. Please purchase their book here: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2443-abolish-rent And you can support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 03, 2024
Episode 361: Biscoff Hijackers
Covering all the latest news this week!!! Ways to help out with flood recovery from Hurricane Helene: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JGhyBN3NO970ZxZFEQroMKBvXphLN6JlKUlYoJ2kSaQ/preview#heading=h.4lqp25cx7kth Buy Matt Christman's book on the Spanish Civil War: https://www.patreon.com/posts/buy-matts-book-112709037 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, September 27, 2024
Bonus: One For The Road
Recorded 9/25/24. Not happy with the final product in which case we'd usually scrap it and record something new, but we're out of time to record a new one. So here's your non-canonical episode for the week. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 19, 2024
Episode 360: On The Interregnum
The boys catch up on the news events of the last two weeks Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 12, 2024
Episode 359: The Grohl-Sharpe Threshold
It's been a strange week for dude celebrities in their mid-50s. We talk about that, plus the infamous Colin Farrell sex tape, as well as the first ever Lean Debate. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 05, 2024
Episode 358: Skynet October Surprise
Covering a vast spectrum of items this week: AI in NaNoWriMo (blech), Israel's contributions to humanity, Kamala's new economic platform, and Iran's supposed disinformation campaign against Trump Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, August 30, 2024
Episode 357: Ethical Ballers
Amazing ideas for small business success and also advice for ethical dilemmas, featuring The Ethicist Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, August 23, 2024
Episode 356: Securus Maximus
This one has a really great story in it. But you have to suffer through one entire hour of world building to get to it. Rest assured it's worth it! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, August 16, 2024
Episode 355: Just Breaking For A Mate
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Fri, August 09, 2024
Episode 354: Prospectors Division
Catching up on Trump's odds, Harris-Walz news, and the New Confederacy (Israel) Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 01, 2024
**UNLOCKED** Eldritch Horrors For Harris
We got some requests to unlock this week's premium ep and realized we haven't done that in a while so here ya go. Covering the latest election news, analysis on the family as social institution, coverage of recent events in Israel, etc More episodes like this over on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 25, 2024
Episode 353: Scaring The Joes
Joe's out, Kamala's in; Netanyahu is given a standing ovation in Congress for killing over 100,000 people; the attempt on Trump's life has been virtually forgotten (lmao) Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 18, 2024
Episode 352: Willy Wonka Woke Factory
More developments surrounding the RNC, Trump's ear, JD Vance as VP pick, Sean O'Brien speaking at the RNC, and of course the effort to get Joe Biden to step down as the Dem nominee In this episode we mentioned Max Fraser's book "Hillbilly Highway": https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691191119/hillbilly-highway Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 11, 2024
Episode 351: If You're In Line, Stay In Line (To Do A Coup) (w/ special guest Mina Parkison)
This week we're having our old pal Mina Parkison on to talk about the latest news with Biden, how the Affordable Care Act blackpilled a generation of liberals, and how you can help cancel out medical debt for people in Tennessee Donate to cancel medical debt: quilt-tn.com/debt Quilt website: quilt-tn.com Mina's social media: Twitter: @getinthedevice Insta: @thirdeyewideus Website: thirdeyewide.us Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 04, 2024
Episode 350: Fearful Supersymmetry
More news about everything Listen to premium episodes at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 28, 2024
Episode 349: The Last Goat
We finally beat medicare Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 20, 2024
Episode 348: Easter Island Property Brothers
This week we're talking climate doom, Stonehenge, Netanyahu and Biden fighting over who's more committed to genocide, Anthony Blinken's early Zionist writings, and how the Pentagon created an anti-vax campaign to discredit the Chinese Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 14, 2024
Episode 347: The Moon Belongs To The People
This week we cover: Fetterman's car crash, recent news from Gaza, the Nova Music Festival Museum Exhibit, Biden's further degeneration, how everything is running on fumes, and one man's quixotic quest to assemble an Ocean's 11 team of experts to save the glaciers Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 07, 2024
Episode 346: Tunnel To Al-Andalus (w/ special guest Alexander Aviña)
This week we're joined by returning guest Alexander Aviña (@Alexander_Avina) to discuss the recent elections in Mexico, as well as Joe Biden and the Democratic Party's border policies. You can find our previous episode with Alex, as well as our entire premium catalogue, over at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, June 03, 2024
Bonus: "For God & Country" (w/ Special Guests: @JasonKirk_fyi @mjguen @Cantfearthedark)
Tom sits down for a pair of chats--the first with author, journalist, and podcaster Jason Kirk to discuss his recently released novel "Hell Is A Place Without You" and the second with organizers Michelle Guengue and Carissa Cunningham to discuss voting uncommitted.
Fri, May 31, 2024
Episode 345: Libs Of Whatsapp
Lots of news for a busy week Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 23, 2024
Episode 344: Protect The 31 Flavors (w/ special guest Tracy Rosenthal)
This week we're joined by Tracy Rosenthal, who's written a really incredible article for The New Republic about the upcoming Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality of being homeless in America. Tracy went to Grants Pass, Oregon, to report the story, and found that the town is a microcosm for how towns and cities across America are dealing with this pressing social question. Read the article here: https://newrepublic.com/article/181036/new-sundown-towns-grants-pass-v-johnson Read more of Tracy's work here: https://tracyrosenthal.com/ I'll be reading here: https://www.michlers.com/pages/read Support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 16, 2024
Episode 343: The Dylan Difference
We went to California and learned some things about life More episodes like this on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 09, 2024
Episode 342: To Catch A Tax Cheat
We're on the road this week so bear with us folks. If you would like to hear a more serious, insightful episode, we'll have one over at our Patreon this coming Monday: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 02, 2024
Episode 341: Sedition Draft 2024
A discussion on the continuing protests on college campuses, as well as the overwhelming crackdown on them Please support our deranged show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 26, 2024
Episode 340: Glory Be To The Road
We open with a somewhat amusing (and terrifying) story from Baltimore, then pivot to a discussion about what's going on with the protest movement in America Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 18, 2024
Episode 339: Rubber Room Rest Stop
Another week where we take a road trip through the horrors of the world Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 11, 2024
Episode 338: The Solutions Tent
We talk a little bit about our eclipse experiences, then dive into two articles about the so-called "illiberal left"—the first by that sicko Jonathan Chait, the second a reported story in the NYTimes You can check out Aaron's latest short story here: https://apocalypse-confidential.com/2024/04/08/dreaming-of-europa/ And support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 05, 2024
Episode 337: Expanding The Metaphor
Covering all the news and developments of a rather momentous week in early 2024. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 29, 2024
Episode 336: Bloodied And Sometimes Nude
This week we wrote some essays Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 21, 2024
Episode 335: Elbit Horrors
The first half of today's episode is a discussion on why "rural America" is the political and cultural order of the day. Topics include Yellowstone, Beyonce's new album "Cowboy Carter," and a new book entitled "White Rural Rage." The second half of the episode is a look at some of today's Most Ethical Companies, as reported on in a fascinating article for The Nation by writer Jess McAllen, linked here: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/the-dubious-ethics-of-the-worlds-most-ethical-companies/ Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 14, 2024
Episode 334: Midstopia
This week we cover a few stories that share some crucial common themes: Austin's SXSW Festival, Boeing's recent "troubles," and the U.S. government's attempts to clamp down on TikTok Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, March 12, 2024
**UNLOCKED** Against the Godless Tyrants (w/ special guest Andrew Drummond)
**Unlocking this Patreon episode in light of the official book release** For this episode we're joined by Andrew Drummond to learn about the early German revolutionary Thomas Muntzer: the world he inhabited, his political and theological visions, and his impact on history. We also talk a little bit about Friedrich Engels's book on the German Peasants War, which you should check out if you're looking for a good supplement to Drummond's book (both linked below). Order Andrew Drummond's book, The Dreadful History and Judgement of God on Thomas Muntzer, here: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2993-the-dreadful-history-and-judgement-of-god-on-thomas-muntzer And read Engels's stab at it is here: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1850/peasant-war-germany/index.htm
Thu, March 07, 2024
Episode 333: Geezer Gestapo
Covering all the news and discourse this week of March 7, 2024. We're planning to cover the State of Union on this weekend's Patreon (if there's anything good in it), so please subscribe: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thanks!
Fri, March 01, 2024
Bonus Episode: The Octopus Murders (w/ Special Guests: Christian Hansen & Zach Treitz)
Tom sits down with Christian Hansen & Zach Treitz to discuss their new Netflix Docuseries "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders"
Thu, February 29, 2024
Episode 332: Pop Up Planet
This week (following some light banter) we discuss Aaron Bushnell, and all of the discourse surrounding his act of self-immolation. Plenty of mental health issues packed into this one, so please be patient and remember that none of the opinions you hear expressed here are endorsed by the Trillbillies podcast. Thank you Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, February 23, 2024
Episode 331: Walking With Humility
This week we take a look at a very unique historical event: the infamous Bal des Ardents of 1393 Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 15, 2024
Episode 330: Wood-Sprite's Tenure
We open this week with a tale as old as time: about a man and his unusual proclivities getting him into trouble. Then we switch gears a bit to talk about this week's USA-sponsored atrocities in Palestine Support us on PATREON: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 08, 2024
Episode 329: Naptime Of The Peoples
This week we talk about recently-departed singer Toby Keith's strange relationship with US four-star-general James Jones. We also talk about the current state of democracy, as well as the current state of mental health—like the health of our literal physical brains. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 01, 2024
Episode 328: Perverted Backstabbers
This week we do some Devil's Milkshake revisionism, talk about the mental deterioration of Pelosi and Biden, and discuss the significance of the ICJ case/UNRWA moral panic Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 26, 2024
Episode 327: Hague Invasion Pact (w/ special guest Lily Lynch)
This week we're joined by writer Lily Lynch (@lilyslynch) to talk about the end of humanitarianism, how and why the liberal international order was established in the 90s, and how the realists were right about Ukraine. You can find her writing here: https://www.newstatesman.com/author/lilylynch and here: https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/search?query%5Bauthor%5D=Lily+Lynch You can support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 19, 2024
Episode 326: The Failson Crusade (w/ special guest Kate Wagner)
If you don't want to hear us rant and rave about the Hofenstaufen dynasty, Frederick II, and how Prince Andrew of Hungary was the Hunter Biden of the middle ages, then fast forward to about minute 17. This week our old pal Kate Wagner (@mcmansionhell) joins us to discuss the pope, AI-generated content, conspiracy theory-fueled wildfires, the ecstasy we apparently felt at electing Joe Biden, and the latest designs at Neom. You can support Kate at the Duchy of Patreon: www.patreon.com/mcmansionhell And us too: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 11, 2024
Episode 325: The Genocide Paradox
This week we discuss South Africa's case at the International Court of Justice charging Israel with genocide, as well as the latest climate news Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 04, 2024
Episode 324: This Ain't The Primordial Ooze Anymore
Topics this week include everything from Israel's bombing of a neighborhood in Beirut; the US bombing of Iraq; bombings in Iran; the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay; and much more Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 28, 2023
Episode 323: Yes But With Conditions
An episode on plane rides and the TV show Yellowstone. Also features two diseased articles: one from Max Boot, and another from Ross Douthat. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 21, 2023
Episode 322: Squash Appalachia (w/ special guest Austyn Gaffney)
This week we're joined by freelance writer Austyn Gaffney (@austyngaffney on Twitter) to talk about an issue that is near and dear to all of our hearts: the rise and fall of ag-tech start-up App Harvest Check out Austyn's article for Grist here: https://grist.org/agriculture/appharvest-indoor-farming-morehead-kentucky/ Support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 14, 2023
Episode 321: Double Reverse Cartographic Own
This week we discuss maps and their various uses; all the latest lies from Israel and the Biden administration; and why green feudalism isn't a thing. Finally we end on some synth your piece just like in the old days. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 07, 2023
Episode 320: Further Away From The Light
Recorded 12/6/23 — We talk about the COP28 climate summit, Biden's recent statements at a fundraising event in Massachusetts, Thomas Müntzer's theory of dreams and visions, the imploding brains at the State Department, and more Support our program on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, December 01, 2023
Episode 319: Krill Kings
The latest news about shrimp, climate summits, Henry Kissinger, Democratic politics, and Israel/Palestine Sign up for our Patreon for more great content: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 23, 2023
Episode 318: Cop City On A Hill
Recorded 11/22/23. Clips used in this week's ep (content warning): Annihilation Choir, State Department employee Stuart Seldowitz, and NSC spokesman John Kirby. Listen to Part 2 of this episode at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 16, 2023
Episode 317: Ye Workers Of Iniquity
Recorded 11/16/23 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 09, 2023
Episode 316: A House Is Not Always A Home (feat. Louisville Tenants Union)
This week we're joined by three members of Louisville Tenants Union—Jessica Bellamy, Josh Poe, and returning guest Haley O'Shaughnessy—to discuss tenant organizing in Louisville; the similarities between what's going on in parts of America and Palestine; the political economy of real estate capital; and how the rent is too damn high, among many other things. Please throw some money their way to help out the fight: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tenant-takeover-2023?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer And you can follow them here: @LouisvilleTenantsUnion on Instagram @LouisvilleTenants on Facebook @LouTenantsUnion on Twitter Finally, you can support our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, November 03, 2023
Episode 315: Atavist's Anonymous
Recorded 11/3/23. More discussion of Israel/Palestine, this time with a specific article from NBC about "growing concern" within the White House regarding Israel's atrocities against Palestinians Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 01, 2023
**UNLOCKED** Apocalypticians At The Gate
People have asked us to unlock our most recent premium episode, so here it is. Recorded on 10/30/23, with a few new things (music + sound bytes) added in. Music produced both in-house and by Lee Baines III You can find more episodes like this over at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Also check out these recent podcast appearances: Rock Hard Caucus Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/rockhardcaucus/124-flock-of-dudes-with-tarence-ray-10292023 The Worst of All Possible Worlds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-dc-talk-jesus-freak-feat-tarence-ray/id1570782388?i=1000630930270
Tue, October 31, 2023
Bonus: 2023 Trillbillies Halloween Special-Spectral Valley
Annual Halloween Special featuring Frank Hurricane, John Haywood, Caleb Hanson, Tommy Anderson, and Ken Layne. Music by Lee Bains III, production, editing and additional sound design by Matthew Carter, and artwork by Hayden Miles.
Fri, October 27, 2023
Episode 314: The Devil Is Active
Recorded 10/26/23 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 20, 2023
Episode 313: Karmically Overextended
We talk about President Biden's address to the nation re: Israel/Palestine, as well as Israel's attempts to obfuscate what happened at the al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 12, 2023
Episode 312: We Demand The End Of The World
More updates on the progress to breed a perfectly red calf and usher in the End Times, but mostly another discussion of Israel/Palestine and current debates on/in/about the left's response to it You can find our previous episode about this over at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 06, 2023
Episode 311: Scaring The Bros
First we confer with our friends over at Compact Mag about how leftists should be more interested in ancient Rome. Then we talk about how the rest of the world is laffin at us. Finally we take a look at a rural community in Michigan who is apparently fighting the red tide. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, October 03, 2023
**UNLOCKED** Nothing is Inevitable (w/ special guest Christina Heatherton)
Unlocked from the Patreon vault: Christina Heatherton, professor of American Studies and Human Rights at Trinity College in Connecticut, talks with us about global radicalism in the era of the Mexican Revolution Buy Christina's book here: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520287877/arise
Wed, September 27, 2023
Episode 310: People Of Substance (w/ special guest Molly McGhee)
In the first half of the show we have an interview with author Molly McGhee about her upcoming book, Jonathan Abernathy You Are Kind, as well as a discussion on a variety of themes: debt, dreams, work, and religion. Then in the second half of the show Tom joins us for a look into how the other half lives, by way of the society pages in the New York Times. Order Molly's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734829/jonathan-abernathy-you-are-kind-by-molly-mcghee/ And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, September 22, 2023
Episode 309: Appalachian Creation Museum
This week we're talking about once again about y'all etiquette, Boebert, class distinctions, the Appalachian creation myth, and the UAW strike Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 14, 2023
Episode 308: No Statesman Left Behind
Probably against our better judgement, we decided to do the Romney article. Please forgive the bad audio...I've been sick in quarantine and this was the best I could do :) Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 07, 2023
Episode 307: Dinner Roll Crimes
This week we talk about roping and riding, hear a tale from a listener, head to Texas for some garden variety insanity, and get an update on the situation at WVU Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, August 30, 2023
Episode 306: Bowtie Economics (feat. WVU Panel)
This week we're talking about the proposed cuts and layoffs at West Virginia University, and to do it we've enlisted a damn platoon. First we have Dennis Hogan, a postdoctoral fellow at Haverford College, who has an article in The Baffler this week about the WVU situation (link below). Then we have two grad students at WVU, Bethany Winters and Christian Rowe, who are involved in the union (@westvirginiaunited on Instagram, @wvunitedsu on Twitter). Finally we have writer and professor Glenn Taylor (@GlennTaylorBook on Twitter), who teaches in WVU's creative writing department. Check out Dennis Hogan's article here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/capture-the-flagship-hogan To contact the board of governors valerie.lopez@mail.wvu.edu To contact the provost provost@mail.wvu.edu To contact the vice president of strategic initiatives rob.alsop@mail.wvu.edu Petition for vote of no-confidence in Gee: https://www.change.org/p/support-wvu-assembly-resolution-of-no-confidence-in-gordon-gee Petition to save creative writing program: https://www.change.org/p/save-wvu-s-mfa-program-preserve-the-future-of-creative-writing-education?utm_medium=custom_url&utm_source=share_petition&recruited_by_id=90780690-c462-012f-672a-4040acce234c
Thu, August 24, 2023
Episode 305: Extreme Makeover: Democracy Edition
This week the Washington Post gives us a lesson in democracy, and then we check the various reactions to the GOP debate from the good folks over at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 17, 2023
Episode 304: Signs of Cannibalism
This week...we're going back for more Ethicist Support our show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 10, 2023
Episode 303: The Right Amount
This week we discuss: original sin, whether or not we've ruined sex, and synth your piece Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, August 04, 2023
Episode 302: Fighting Times (feat. Jon Melrod)
Activist, lawyer, author, and former autoworker Jon Melrod joins us this week to discuss his new book Fighting Times, and the militant union movement in the 1970s Buy Jon's book here: https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1289 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Outro music: https://hollybodyhollybody.bandcamp.com/track/positive-pressure Intro music: in-house
Thu, July 27, 2023
Episode 301: Tons of Lanes to Run In
Topics today: ecological tipping points, indigestion, the flawed teleological premises of sports, real-time reactions to Mitch McConnell short-circuiting during a press conference, one year anniversary of the flood, and synth your piece. Apologies in advance, it was too hot to think during this one. Sign on to urge Congress to stop GOP attempts to fast track a prison in Letcher County: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScF-ELN4R1Z5UmlLjPac9Nka-H3bod4WbuLPOvMgYDkjN2bIQ/viewform Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, July 21, 2023
Episode 300: Kentucky Pocketwolves (feat. Will Oldham)
For our 300th (free) episode, we're joined by Kentucky musician Will Oldham, aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy, aka Palace Music. We talk about various country music scandals, buried treasure, QVC for bones, the new era of digital music, and so much more. Pre-order the new Bonnie "Prince" Billy album at Drag City's website: https://www.dragcity.com/products/keeping-secrets-will-destroy-you And please support us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 13, 2023
Episode 299: Mothers of Convention
This week we discuss all the latest developments in climate change, artificial intelligence, motherhood, and liberty Please support us (and our friend Piedmont) at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, July 05, 2023
Episode 298: The Sauce and The Sauceless
This week we talk about posers, soap operas, Frances Gary Powers, viral meningitis, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, how capitalism is ruining pot, and how we're disrupting the firefighting space Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 29, 2023
Episode 297: The Sextonized Life
This week we discuss how to Sextonize your life; predictions for 2024; and, of course, more entries in our new favorite NY Times column, The Ethicist Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 22, 2023
Episode 296: Uncle Of A Soldier (w/ special guests Pendejo Time)
This week we're joined by Jake and Thomas from the podcast Pendejo Time to talk about how (to pay $10,000) to be a real man, former West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins, sports programs in general, and the infidelities of a certain assistant bowling coach in Texas Support Jake and Thomas on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pendejotime And support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 15, 2023
Episode 295: A Reprobate Mind
This week we discuss the occluded existence of the most perfect boring boy in the world, the orca rebellion, and two crypto geniuses who are just live-laugh-loving their way through life Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 08, 2023
Episode 294: Return of KiddoCop
Does ACAB also apply to cop impersonators? Find out on this week's episode of The Trillbillies Podcast Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 01, 2023
Episode 293: The Shackleton Condition
Might have gotten a little carried away on this one. Sorry in advance Also, Tom lost his job, so we need your support on Patreon now more than ever: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, May 26, 2023
Episode 292: Advice Column Filibuster
This week we got bogged down in trying to answer some of the biggest ethical questions of our day Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 18, 2023
Episode 291: Rodeo Is Life
The rest is just waiting. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 11, 2023
Episode 290: The Penultimate Court
This week on the Trillbillies we're disrupting the criminal justice system Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 04, 2023
Episode 289: Work Smarter, Not Harder
Bob Dylan goes to Deadwood, Thomas Friedman opens up some boxes, Cop City comes to West Virginia, Letcher County speaks its piece Support striking WGA workers: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/the-snacklist-support-striking-workers And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 28, 2023
Episode 288: Crazy White Boy University (w/ special guest John Lingan)
This week we're discussing John Brown, as seen through the eyes of the late novelist, Russell Banks, in his novel Cloudsplitter. DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that Russell Banks's novel is a work of fiction, and is not meant to be read as a literal interpretation of history--and thus neither is our episode. To help us work through it, we've enlisted the help of writer John Lingan, whose great book on Creedence Clearwater Revival is out now: https://www.amazon.com/Song-Everyone-Creedence-Clearwater-Revival/dp/0306846713 And please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 20, 2023
Episode 287: Big Time Criminality
This week it's a grab bag of allergy-fueled bits and news, followed by an op-ed from a friend at the NYTimes about the formula for making crime go up Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 14, 2023
Episode 286: Feuerbach, Texas (w/ special guest Mina Shedd)
This week we talk a wide range of topics, mostly centered on what's going on in states like Tennessee: mass shootings, anti-trans bills, centralization of power in state governments, etc. To do it, we've enlisted our Tennessean friend Mina Shedd from Middle Tennessee DSA. To wrap it all up, we cover an op-ed from the New York Times about "Wagon Wheel Gun Reform" You can find and support Mina's many projects on Twitter at: @ScrewballDetctr And you can support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 06, 2023
Episode 285: Con Air Landlordism (w/ special guests Katy Slininger & Ben Mabie)
This week we're talking about landlord self defense classes, tenant unions, and tenant organizing, with special guests Katy Slininger (Cargill Tenants Union) and Ben Mabie (Crown Heights Tenant Union, Tenant Union Flatbush). Make sure to stick around for the end, where we look at how landlords are arming themselves for the rev. Emergency Tenant Organizing Committee: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-emergency-tenant-organizing-committee/ Connecticut Tenants Union: https://www.cttenantsunion.org/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 30, 2023
Episode 284: White Man Down
This week we discuss one white liberal's quest to end race-based affirmative action Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 24, 2023
Episode 283: Baghdad Bob The Builder
This week we discuss (yet again) Silicon Valley Bank, Bret Stephens's reflections on the Iraq War, and a man named Johnny Shield's views on conservatism in higher education. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 16, 2023
Episode 282: Keep Your Dreams Alive
A mysterious man crawled out of the ceiling of Tom's high school English class and taught everyone a very important lesson. Also features coverage of the Murdaugh murder trial, and a reading of David Frum's Iraq War revisionism. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 09, 2023
Episode 281: What If I Stumble
This week we tackle some hard questions: is the perfect relationship possible? Who is the Universal Christ? Should colleges be more like prison? After that we finish it all up with some Synth Your Piece. Tarence's article in the Nation: https://www.thenation.com/article/economy/covidreliefkentucky/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 03, 2023
Episode 280: Valedictorian Of The Soft Curriculum
This week we talk about the ecological phenomenon known as "whiskey fungus," followed by a hard pivot into the world of higher ed Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 23, 2023
Episode 279: Vance Macabre
This week we talk Ukraine, the ruling class's fixation on Boxes, and the mass hysteria of Devil's Milkshakes issuing from East Palestine, Ohio Check out Aaron's story here: https://spacelight.substack.com/p/this-machine Tarence's article here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/the-devils-milkshake-ray And our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 16, 2023
Episode 278: The Freight Awakening
Everything from religion to industrial disasters to Mehdi Hasan's debating methods Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 09, 2023
Episode 277: NEOM Moon (w/ special guest Kate Wagner)
Our good friend Kate Wagner (@mcmansionhell) is back to tell us about the NEOM city-state in the Saudi Arabian desert, as well as all the soulless architects and designers working on it. You can read Kate's article here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/line-in-the-sand-wagner And support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 26, 2023
Episode 276: Infirmary Blues (w/ special guest Gabriel Winant)
This week we're joined by University of Chicago professor of history, Gabriel Winant, to discuss the social and political origins of the modern healthcare industry in places like Pittsburgh and Appalachia. To learn more, you can purchase Gabe's book, The Next Shift: The Fall of Industry and the Rise of Healthcare in Rust Belt America: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674238091 And you can always support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 19, 2023
Episode 275: Crystal Privilege
Come for the Nat Turner discourse, stay for the Progress In Science and Technology discourse Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 12, 2023
Episode 274: One Out Of Three
We start off with a little bit of giant discourse (different from last week's giant discourse); cover some news miscellanea; and then hear another entry from the all-time great New York Times column, The Conversation Help us get our wonderful film optioned by supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 05, 2023
Episode 273: The Iseman Cometh
On this first (free) episode of the year we take a journey through cop lore; talk movies; and meet a real life Mr. Freeze, who's here to kick some ice Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, December 30, 2022
Episode 272: The Mt. Rushmore of Liars (w/ Special Guest: Bryan Quinby)
Friend of the show Bryan Quinby of Street Fight Radio fills in for Tarence as we talk Jerry Falwell Jr., George Santos, Andrew Tate vs. Greta Thunberg, and why a man ended up on death row because of a Jeff Ross roast. Subscribe to our Patreon: Patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Subscribe to Bryan's Patreon: Patreon.com/streetfightradio Check out Aaron's other pod: Everybody Loves Communism wherever you get your podcasts.
Thu, December 15, 2022
**UNLOCKED** The Beggar, The Blazer, The Blueline
No episode this week, so here's an unlocked episode from our Patreon, about a tale as old as time Find more content like this at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, December 09, 2022
Episode 271: Ouija Board Terms of Service (w/ Special Guest: Jack Wagner)
Aaron and Tom check in on the results of the Warnock/Walker runoff and an attempted coup of Germany by a descendent of the Kaiser; Tarence and Tom interview Jack Wagner of "Yeah, But Still" about his new show "Otherworld"
Thu, December 01, 2022
Episode 270: Present Company Included
**audio gets better after a couple minutes** This week we talk about the most recent AppHarvest news, and then move on to an extremely cool article about Disney magic Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 23, 2022
Episode 269: Thusin' With the Bois
More talk about the rise of fascist terrorism, followed by an article in the MIT Technology Review about the ultra rich and their fascination with longevity Judith Butler article referenced in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/commentisfree/2021/oct/23/judith-butler-gender-ideology-backlash Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 16, 2022
Episode 268: The Forms
This week we look at The Forms. If you know you know. If you're wanting to comment on the proposed Letcher County Prison Facility: Submit comments to Kimberly S. Hudson, Site Selection Specialist, Construction & Environmental Review Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First Street, NW, Room 901-5 West, Washington, DC 20534, Email: kshudson@bop.gov. Please note that before including your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information with your comment, the entire comment, including personal identifying information, may become publicly available. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 10, 2022
Episode 267: Election Dowsing
Midterms 2022 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, October 30, 2022
Bonus: Halloween Special 2022
Halloween Special 2022
Fri, October 28, 2022
Episode 266: Calipari In The Coal Mine (w/ special guest Haley O'Shaughnessy)
Friend of the show Haley O'Shaughnessy (@HaleyOSomething) stops by to chat "yall culture," sports cheating, and the interesting case of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari's heritage Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 20, 2022
Episode 265: 17 Easy Ways To End History
This week we address the true Kanye West Of The Academy: Francis Fukuyama, and his End of History thesis. Support our great show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 13, 2022
Episode 264: And Much To Refute It (w/ special guest Tyler Jordan)
(I don't really eat on this one it was just a fake out) Today we discuss various topics that are by this point old news but which you will still no doubt enjoy, including: Kanye meta-discourse, rainbow fentanyl, free cable, and Tim Ryan vs. JD Vance. Then we switch over to an interview with Tyler Jordan from the Austin, Texas band Good Looks, which you should definitely be listening to. Check out Good Looks: https://goodlooksband.com/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 06, 2022
Episode 263: Fish City
We talk about some more cheating scandals, then visit a story about a Tuskegee airman landing in Loretta Lynn's childhood backyard, and finally present an exciting new opportunity for Trillbillies fans: a Trillbillies Essay Contest Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 22, 2022
Episode 262: The Voice vs. Joyce
We cover a wide range of topics this week, and show off our vast knowledge of literature and gain of function research Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 15, 2022
Episode 261: Internalized Misophonia
This week we get into a bit of melungeon and diet talk, and then turn to a new entry in the Getting The Goods segment Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 08, 2022
Episode 260: We're All Grit In The Long Run
Tarence and Tom preview the most important upcoming ballot race of this election season: Letcher County Judge Executive. Then we take a look at new developments with some old friends of ours', AppHarvest. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, August 15, 2022
FEMA Ice Cream Truck
Unlocked episode with more flooding updates, should be getting back to your regularly scheduled programming soon folks Link to Baffler article: https://thebaffler.com/latest/flooding-in-the-sacrifice-zone-ray
Mon, August 08, 2022
The Big Three
More flood updates (unlocked premium episode)
Tue, August 02, 2022
Flood
unlocked premium episode about the flood that came for east kentucky in august 2022
Thu, July 28, 2022
Episode 259: Blocked, Cancelled, Rebuked, and Denounced
Support our investment fund: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty This week we tackle an age-old issue: what would it look like to buy capital stock in a human's life?
Thu, July 21, 2022
Episode 258: 9th Generation Parasites
We discuss some headlines from the news and then head to a landlord convention in the Midwest. It's predictably grim. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 14, 2022
Episode 257: Not Yet A Statistic
More crisis talk We would really appreciate it if you supported us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, July 08, 2022
Episode 256: If You're 15 Minutes Early, You're 30 Minutes Late
It's just like your old football coach used to tell ya Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 30, 2022
Episode 255: Polydore Cowboys
Listen up partner, today you'll be meeting the forest troll who can reverse your mandated vasectomy Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 24, 2022
Episode 254: Dr. Yakub, CDC Director
We discuss all the latest and greatest crises on this week's episode of Trillbillies Support us: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 16, 2022
Episode 253: Comfort Zone To Danger Zone
A little talk about Top Gun and the Profiles in Cancelled Courage, followed by an extended discussion about the latest nonprofit article making the rounds Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 10, 2022
Episode 252: Warkin' Hard or Hardly Warkin'
First we take a look at what Amy McGrath's been getting into since we last saw her. Then we take a ride through Pencesylvania with another generous offering from The Atlantic Magazine's Ideas section. And finally we hear from a listener who went through a harrowing experience. Please go support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 02, 2022
Episode 251: What A Fool Believes (feat. Amber Rollo and Rax King)
Amber Rollo (@ambercrollo) and Rax King (@RaxKingIsDead) from the podcast Low Culture Boil stop by to chat about recent developments in Whitesburg flag discourse, and then we get into a lengthy discussion about political phenotypes and how low-knowledge people need to get sent to Jupiter to get more stupider Buy Rax's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669783/tacky-by-rax-king/ Support Low Culture Boil on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lowcultureboil And of course you can support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 26, 2022
Episode 250: Basically Harmless
Guided meditation for when you'd prefer to be literally any other living thing than human Support us and/or give us feedback at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 19, 2022
Episode 249: Illegalize It
We talk about how abolishing the CIA is a lot more popular an issue than people think Support us on the dang patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 12, 2022
Episode 248: RICO The Rotary
We discuss the RICO charges against Young Thug and YSL, and then get into a discussion about how America got to have so many millionaires Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 05, 2022
Episode 247: The Fifth Trumpet
Let's hope it at least has one of those cool jazz mutes Link to the Antifada episode: https://fans.fm/p/AqVYZ43 Link to the Subliminal Jihad episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/111-hopkinsville-65473164 And please subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 28, 2022
Episode 246: Under Hipgnosis (w/ special guest Rich Woodall)
This week we're talking about the music industry, and about how there's a scramble for profitable IP among the record labels and various so-called "song funds." Old songs are all the rage now, and as investments they're even more profitable than oil or gold, apparently. We're joined by writer Rich Woodall to help steer us through the complicated, treacherous world of song rights, streaming platforms, and contracts. You can read Rich's writing at the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/outbursts/the-masters-own-you-woodall and here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/mass-hipgnosis-woodall And you can support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbilllyworkersparty
Thu, April 21, 2022
Episode 245: Righteous Gangsterismo With Insane Characteristics
This is the article we discussed on today's show: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/04/inside-the-new-right-where-peter-thiel-is-placing-his-biggest-bets Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 14, 2022
Episode 244: The Digital Broadform Deed
An episode about how bored and wealthy philanthropists are using your DNA to solve their favorite true crime cases Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 07, 2022
Episode 243: A Couple of Bad Hombres
This week we take a look at the hottest new publication to hit the streets since at least Martin Luther's 95 Theses. That's right, we're talking about Compact Magazine, ostensibly a collaboration between some guys with ideas. They're some bad hombres, in other words. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 01, 2022
Episode 242: Bad Boys of American Letters
This week we touch on a really strange article about cancel culture in The Atlantic. It doesn't go down well. Also, this episode contains discussion of sexual violence, blackout drinking, and consent. Listener discretion advised. Go support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 24, 2022
Episode 241: Our Own Fort Knox
This week we take a more in-depth look at the current state of crypto mining in the state of Kentucky, particularly in our neck of the woods in eastern Kentucky. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 17, 2022
Episode 240: Always the Duelists Maid, Never the Duelist
In this one we discuss: being out for the season due to scurvy; Princess Diana, the film Spencer, and royal medicine; and the life and times of Aaron Burr. Support our fine show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 10, 2022
Episode 239: The Fragmented State (w/ special guests Craig and Ruth Wilson Gilmore) [Year Zero 6]
For this latest installation of the Year Zero series we're joined by long time researchers, teachers, and prison abolitionists Craig and Ruth Wilson Gilmore, to help us think through the carceral state: what it is, where it's heading, and how we can change it. Please read Ruthie's book, Golden Gulag: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520242012/golden-gulag And Craig's Real Cost of Prisons graphic novel, from which today's episode art was taken: http://www.realcostofprisons.org/prison_town.pdf And finally, please consider supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, February 25, 2022
Episode 238: The Backwash of History
Sorry for late episode this week gang, and also NO EPISODE NEXT WEEK. Sorry Today we play fast and loose on Ukraine, then talk about the exciting new bitcoin mining operation planned for our county Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 17, 2022
Episode 237: Got Some Nice Dresses For You
We lick our wounds after being snubbed for an important award, talk about how Gayle Manchin is trying to whack Sleepy Joe, and make a brief-but-aborted attempt at understanding the coming "vibe shift" Patreon link: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 10, 2022
Episode 236: The Hang Ten Melting Pot
This week we discuss a cop getting his feelings hurt about a song; our senile congressman being inappropriate with his colleague; and the ways in which emojis can both solve and explain racism in America Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 03, 2022
Episode 235: The Parallels Are Off The Charts
This week we serve up a full course meal of articles: one about China, one about Canadian truck drivers (sort of), and finally, for dessert, one about a CIA guy getting called honky Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 28, 2022
Episode 234: The Canklehorse Economy
We spend most of the episode discussing the new NFT initiative planned for our great state of Kentucky. Pictured: canklehorse NFT Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 20, 2022
Episode 233: Hotboxing The Senate
This week we observe the tragic cognitive effects of drinking radioactive fracking fluid; explore the genealogy of Joe Manchin; propose a new film for filmmaker Chloe Zhao; and sound the alarm on all the fairweather capos now turning on Biden Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 13, 2022
Episode 232: Inspiring Confidence
On this week's episode we cover: another one of the government's baffling attempts at COVID communication; a scientist who is running for Congress; Kentucky police trying to get exempted from paying state income taxes; and the hot new economy all the kids are talking about known as The Great Reset Please support us over at Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 06, 2022
Episode 231: Unexpected Truths
On the one year anniversary of January 6th, Tanya, Tom, and Aaron examine how many liberals must be feeling on the occasion through the lens of Thomas Friedman's latest for the paper of record, and try to rightly divide who amongst the marauding hordes are true fash, and who were run of the mill people with trash politics.
Thu, December 30, 2021
Episode 230: Honorably Charged (w/ special guests Rajat Suresh & Jeremy Levick)
For our last episode of the year we're joined by comedy duo Rajat Suresh and Jeremy Levick (@rajat_suresh and @jeremylevick on Twitter) to discuss trauma plots, divorce, and the most dangerous question of 2021. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, December 22, 2021
Episode 229: Reading The Small Print
We've got a double episode for you today as recompense for missing last week's episode. We talk Balzac, media, the benefits of edging, Bette Midler, crossing the rubicron, Bishop Sycamore updates, and smelling Christmas hams Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, December 17, 2021
**UNLOCKED** If It Sucks Ass It's Real
Well folks, it's been a long week of sickness, natural disaster, and general holiday stress and insanity here in the state of Kentucky. So unfortunately there will be no free episode this week. We will however be releasing the most recent Patreon episode, and encourage you to go through the back catalogue to listen to your favorites. Our sincerest apologies, and please don't hold it against us. There are many support/mutual aid funds helping the victims of the tornado. Here's a list of various organizations and individuals helping out: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YTzQFT4ANDcChivFDfUW9oC0gJWDyT9FHoDrAD2VA7A/htmlview
Thu, December 09, 2021
Episode 228: The Analogy Only Goes So Far
Today we look at cops, the fentanyl scare, and the wackiest new political ideology to hit the scene Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 02, 2021
Episode 227: Just Give Me A Second
This week we discuss signing up for healthcare, the Supreme Court, and the ongoing saga of the Cuomo brothers Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 24, 2021
Episode 226: Happiness Is Not Found In A Documentary
Tom's audio for the first ten minutes of this episode is rough, but just bear with us. We talk about Tall Tales at Thanksgiving, the usefulness of documentaries, why Tanya hates the Democrats so much, and why advertisers are trying to figure out how to get into your dreams. Thanks for your patience folks and Happy Thanksgiving. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 18, 2021
Episode 225: You May Be Right And I May Be Crazy
This week we talk about how 9/11 killed country music; how the Trillbillies need a new uniform; and how Bret and Gail are finally ready to kill each other Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, November 12, 2021
Episode 224: Resplendent (w/ Special Guests: @murderxbryan, @len0killer, and @jakebrodes)
This week we welcome Bryan of Street Fight Radio, as well as Thomas and Jake of Pendejo Time to talk about the satanic panics of our youth and Travis Scott among other topics. Subscribe to their patreons below if you haven't yet: https://www.patreon.com/pendejotime https://www.patreon.com/streetfightradio
Thu, November 04, 2021
Episode 223: Never Felt Better In My Life
We debrief from Halloween, then spend a little time talking about Election Day results. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 28, 2021
Episode 222: The Sissification Of The American Male
This week we discuss a local controversy, an anti-Biden rap song by veterans, the Build Back Better bill, and the workshopping of Jan 6 Check out Tom's podcast Faces In The Corner: https://soundcloud.com/facesinthecorner Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 21, 2021
Episode 221: But Anyways
This week we look at the New York Times's Jan 6 profiles in courage. Then we discuss the various reactions to and takes on former Secretary of State Colin Powell's death. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 14, 2021
Episode 220: The Slippery Slope, Part I
The first half of a two-part series on podcasting, media, and taking the Washington Post's Conspiracy Theory quiz. Listen to Part 2 at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 07, 2021
Episode 219: Phantom Of The TL
We do a lot of speculating on this one: the FBI's raid on NYPD's union boss, the bat on the 2020 U.S. quarter, Facebook whistleblower and subsequent outage, and art friends. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 01, 2021
Episode 218: Pinker Thinkers
We talk about Dolly, meet some Pinker's Thinkers, and check in with Bret and Gail. Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 23, 2021
Episode 217: Sunday Best
This week we talk Teslas, Wuhab Lab conspiracies, Haiti, and the lasting perseverance of 90s (at least when it comes to politics). Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, September 17, 2021
Episode 216: Double Dare Direct Action
We start out with our own spin on the controversial show "The Activist," then take a look at some of the new company town proposals on offer from our tech overlords. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 09, 2021
Episode 215: Have You Forgotten? (Tanya Did)
Tanya, Aaron, and Tom provide updates on Cop City in ATL, Bishop Sycamore, and talk about "the next 9/11" and what the foreign policy ghouls suggest we do about it.
Tue, September 07, 2021
[Year Zero 5] Uncanny Alley: 9/11 at the Bleeding Edge (feat. Jimmy Falun Gong & Dimitri)
For the latest installment of our Year Zero series, we finally tackle the big one: 9/11. Specifically, the 9/11 that is presented to us by author Thomas Pynchon in his 2013 book, Bleeding Edge. To help us do it, we've enlisted the help of Jimmy Falun Gong (@JimmyFalunGong on Twitter) of the podcast Programmed to Chill (@p2chillPodcast), and Dimitri (@drposhlost) of the Subliminal Jihad podcast (@subliminaljihad). Because it's Pynchon, we cover a wide range of topics: Silicon Alley and the 2000 dotcom crash; the PROMIS software; Stuart Brand and the Whole Earth Network; Josh Harris and We Live In Public; the Montauk Project; MKUltra; TWA Flight 800; the Digital Entertainment Network; and much much more. Please check out Jimmy's podcast, Programmed to Chill, wherever you get your podcasts, and on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProgrammedToChill And check out Dimitri's podcast, Subliminal Jihad, wherever you get your podcasts, and on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/subliminaljihad/
Thu, September 02, 2021
Episode 214: Captain's Log
Tanya takes on Big Water and gets kicked out of Jenkins Days; the gang talks cliff dwellings and mounds; Letcher County speaks its piece Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 26, 2021
Episode 213: Aint Free Yet But Close
This we take a look at Planet Earth: is it really the "hidden gem" of the universe? According to one Kentucky CEO, it certainly is. After that we take a brief look at the army of contractors making money off of the pandemic. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 19, 2021
Episode 212: Panjshir Valley Hillbillies
This week we start off with an op-ed from our Senator-In-Exile Amy McGrath concerning Afghanistan. Then we check back in with AppHarvest, for whom news has only gotten worse since we checked in on them on Sunday's Patreon. And finally we finish with an exploration into the QAnon mindset with a reading from Politico. Check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 12, 2021
Episode 211: Leaving Cop City
This week we cover Cuomo, climate change, cops, and vaccine mandates Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 05, 2021
Episode 210: Some Accidents Happen Inside The Car
Tanya goes to the courthouse and has a visitor. Meanwhile the governor of New York Andrew Cwimo digs in deeper. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 29, 2021
Episode 209: Ready To Meet God
This week we make a rare dive into right-wing agit-prop, with a Federalist article about Simone Biles. We also talk about the importance of learning about rocks at a young age, and end with some Speak Your Piece. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 22, 2021
Episode 208: No Ketchup Packets In Space
This week we follow up on the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (see Patreon episode #122), then discuss the so-called Billionaire Space Race. Finally we talk about some very strange ideas about rural poverty. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 15, 2021
Episode 207: Animal Pharma
This week we discuss Tarence's dialectical history of the opioid epidemic in The Baffler. Long story short: the police bear just as much responsibility as Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Read the full piece here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/united-in-rage-ray Support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 08, 2021
Episode 206: The Solomon Four
This week we tell the tale of Whitesburg's very own Solomon Four, and then round everything out with another Conversation with Bret and Gail Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 01, 2021
Episode 205: Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings
A mystery Ambulance shows up in Whitesburg! A mystery opponent for Rand Paul's Senate Seat shows up on the TL! India Walton has a hit piece written about her by the local ABC affiliate in Buffalo! And the Pound, Virginia cops lost two dogs! All this and the every popular much, much more on this week's edition of TRILLBILLIES!!!
Thu, June 24, 2021
Episode 204: 4000 Miles Without A Jack
Montanya tells us about her travels out west, and then we explore the dual social phenomena of ghosting and writing stories about ghosting Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 18, 2021
Episode 203: Age/Sex/Launch Codes
This one we talk about the DSA cop at the Capitol riot, the Biden-Putin cybersex summit, American holidays, the world of polling, nonprofits, and NGO's, and finally Speak Your Piece Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 11, 2021
Episode 202: The Roxana Syndrome
This week we take a look at child labor in America, the epidemic of boss-bullying, and the mysterious Havana Syndrome afflicting many U.S. officials Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 03, 2021
Episode 201: The People We Choose To Be Around
We talk about the 1999 Michael Mann film, The Insider, and then talk about how to "cultivate" your "friendscape" in the post-pandemic age Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 27, 2021
Episode 200: Appalachian Birthright
In this one we cover a very peculiar case of eastern Kentucky justice. Support the striking Juiceland workers in Texas: https://www.gofundme.com/f/juiceland-workers-rights?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 20, 2021
Episode 199: Miner Threat (w/ Special Guests: Lee Bains III & The Valley Labor Report)
Lee Bains III and Jacob Morrison + David Story of The Valley Labor Report join us to talk about why conservatives love miners until they strike, Alabama labor history, and to preview this weekend's "Alabama Strike Fest" that they've co-organized in support of striking miners at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama. Links: Strike Fund: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UMWAStrikePantry Jacob's story in Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/05/conservatives-coal-miners-strike-alabama-unfair-labor-practices-workers
Thu, May 13, 2021
Episode 198: Waiting For Gadot
Woke stocks, Liz Cheney, the geriatric coup, Kentucky continues to mooch off of New Jersey, and finally Palestine Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 06, 2021
Episode 197: The Mods Must Be Crazy (w/ special guest Daniel Immerwahr)
Author and Northwestern University history professor Daniel Immerwahr stops by to tell us about why our tech overlords in Silicon Valley are suddenly interested in all things paleo, and about why studying deep time is important. Here is a link to the article in the New Republic that we discuss: https://newrepublic.com/article/161593/prehistoric-myth-work-james-suzman Also buy Daniel's very good book, How To Hide An Empire: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374172145 Outro music by Michael Howard: https://soundcloud.com/baronvonsuckit Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 29, 2021
Episode 196: Battle Of The Bores
In this episode we explore the imminent armed conflict between introverts and extroverts. Support future scientific research like this at our Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 22, 2021
Episode 195: Clean Coal Therapy
This week we talk about a new form of psychiatric therapy: coal gasification and sequestration. We also talk about Chuck Schumer's newfound progressivism, and the conviction of Derek Chauvin. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 15, 2021
Episode 194: The Just Enough Transition
This one's mostly about the Just Transition. Is it Just enough for you yet??? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 08, 2021
Episode 193: Brain Virgins
Tanya watches the Q documentary, then the gang takes a trip back to Austin, Texas for some unfinished business Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 01, 2021
Episode 192: Amerigo Vespucci's Guide to Social Distancing
Have scientists finally discovered the Sasquatch in eastern Kentucky? Tune in to find out, and to hear us talk about Biden's new infrastructure plan as well as gentrification in Austin, Texas Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 25, 2021
Episode 191: Suezter's Millions
This week it's talk about the vaccine and how it can make you lose your mind; Kamala and Bill Clinton's symposium on girl power; and finally an invigorating conversation between Gail and Bret about PTSD (Post-Trump Stress Disorder) Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, March 23, 2021
**UNLOCKED** The Thirst Is Taking Over
We're unlocking this Premium episode for you, in which we discuss the now-famous Skillet-Cardi B-Hitler controversy. Enjoy! If you'd like to hear more content like this, go support us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, March 17, 2021
Episode 190: Hello Boulder
This week we're getting the goods, then hearing the latest from JD Vance and Peter Thiel, then hearing some more about how cops are the biggest babies in the world, and finally taking a trip to the pristine city of Boulder, Colorado Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, March 10, 2021
Episode 189: Chaos Walking, The Kurt Sutter Story(w/Bryan Quinby, Felix Biederman, & Matt Christman)
Bryan tags in for my absentee cohosts and Matt & Felix stop by to talk TV and tease their new Stitcher Premium show: "Time For My Stories" Time For My Stories: https://www.stitcher.com/show/time-for-my-stories
Thu, March 04, 2021
Episode 188: Erosion Economics
This week we talk about the floods here in eastern Kentucky, and then switch to deeply diseased segment on a capitalist commune in LA If you want to support east Kentucky flood relief, you can donate to tinyurl.com/ekycommunityfund If you want to support us on Patreon, go to www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 25, 2021
Episode 187: Working the Steps
We take a look at yet another interesting 12-step program, then talk about the new Springsteen/Obama podcast, COVID deaths, Democrat ineptitude, and finally Speak Your Piece, featuring what is perhaps one of the greatest pieces of all time Support us on patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, February 19, 2021
Episode 186: Dereliction of Duty
We wonder aloud whether God hates us, and then talk about the weather, the grid, and Joe Biden's Town Hall. Finally we end with a rousing conversation from everybody's favorite New York Times column, The Conversation, featuring Gail Collins and Bret Stephens. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, February 12, 2021
Episode 185: The Democrat Destroyers
Apologies for the terrible audio quality on this. If you were a fan of our early work then you'll be able to appreciate it. We cover Britney, Joe Biden's Civilian Climate Corps, JD Vance investing in Parler, and this week's Speak Your Piece Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 04, 2021
Episode 184: The Eat Pray Love Coalition
We talk about reincarnation and the recent Dolly remake of "9 to 5," and then top it all off with a diseased article about the Democrats' new strategy going into the 2022 midterms Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 29, 2021
Episode 183: Mall Street (w/ special guest Alexandra Scaggs)
We enlist Alexandra Scaggs to help us make sense of this Gamestop/Wall Street saga. Alexandra is a writer for Barron's, and can be found on twitter at @alexandrascaggs. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 22, 2021
Episode 182: Pillow Fascism
We talk about how we think fascism will look when it comes to this country, and the Biden inauguration.
Tue, January 19, 2021
**UNLOCKED** The William Tell Experience (w/ special guest Justin Roczniak)
For Dolly's birthday we're unlocking this very special episode on the structural and engineering integrity of Dollywood and of amusement parks/roller coasters in general, featuring Justin Roczniak of the Well There's Your Problem (@wtyppod) engineering podcast. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxHg4192hLDpTI2w7F9rPg and support them here: https://www.patreon.com/wtyppod And of course you can hear more premium episodes like this by supporting us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 14, 2021
Episode 181: Rare Girth Minerals
Local dipshits T&T struggle to make sense of the world with the help of the local newspaper Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 08, 2021
Episode 180: Bay of Chuds
Tanya's back, and the government's on fire Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 31, 2020
Episode 179: Party's Over
A recap of the year 2020, in historical narrative form. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 24, 2020
Episode 178: The Wet Bandits
The Wet Bandits T&T examine the multiple meanings of Christmas (capitalism, horniness, waste, celebrating the cinematic arts) and then discuss "The Mountain Santa" Marlow Tackett Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 17, 2020
Episode 177: Mountain Oracle Radio, Vol. 2 (w/ special guest Ken Layne)
Ken Layne of Desert Oracle Radio stops by to talk to us about a really weird year in human history; about the monoliths and the importance of symbols; and about how Kurt Russell was the pilot who initially reported the Phoenix Lights. Buy Ken's book: https://www.amazon.com/Desert-Oracle-Strange-American-Southwest/dp/0374139687/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, December 11, 2020
Episode 176: Assimilants of Funk
This week we hear from centrist Zack de la Rocha; we take a trip to Dillon, Texas; and we finish out with an article about a nonprofit activist in New York selling it all for some Omaha steaks Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 03, 2020
Episode 175: 8 And 0 For Smokeshows
Well lap it up folks, because this is the only Hillbilly Elegy content you're getting from us this year. We cover the film very briefly, talk some more about Dolly and Obama, then wrap things up with stirring round of Speak Your Piece. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 26, 2020
Episode 174: The Urbs (w/ special guest Mike Davis)[Year Zero 4]
Author and urban theorist Mike Davis joins us to talk about the political economy of rural America, and about what insights we can take from the 2020 election. GoFundMe for our cohost Aaron Thorpe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/aaron-thorpe-car-accident?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 Check out our episode with Chapo about Hillbilly Elegy: https://www.patreon.com/posts/475-hills-have-44321527 And last but not least, support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 19, 2020
Episode 173: Welcome to Sextonwood Parks and Resorts
Please support political prisoners in Georgia: https://atlsolidarity.org/ This week it's apparently international men's day on the pod. This means Tom gets his own theme park, just like Dolly Parton. Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 12, 2020
Episode 172: Stormin' Norman and the 10,000 Biker Coup
It's another week of begrudgingly covering the news. Is Trump attempting a coup? What can Biden's transition team tell us about the future? How will honest Americans like the MAGA Florist and Stormin' Norman fare under a repressive Biden regime? Tune in to find out... Tarence has a new article about Congressman Hal Rogers up at Dissent Magazine: https://www.dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/hal-rogerss-kentucky-kingdom Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 05, 2020
Episode 171: Thank You, Kentucky
Trillbillies coverage of Election Day 2020 Also please welcome our newest Trillbilly member, Aaron Thorpe, who we couldn't bus up to Kentucky for this episode but who was on our most recent Patreon episode and will be on our upcoming episodes: @posadist_trapgd on Twitter if you'd like to say hello And please check out Tarence's article at Verso: https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/4905-a-view-from-trump-country And finally you can support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 30, 2020
Episode 170: Everyday is Halloween(And Not In a Fun Way!)
Halloween Special Featuring Stories From Special Guests: Gangsta Boo, The First Lady of Three 6 Mafia. Her Catalog is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and all the usual places and you can catch her now on Run The Jewels' HolyCalamavote Special now streaming on HBOMax. Scarah, The Damsel of the Doomed! Host of Horror Web, and the Tub of Terror which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjeYPlaunEEtKmoqUkUcWMQ Ken Layne, Host of the inimitable Desert Oracle Radio available wherever fine podcasts are consumed and the author of the forthcoming Desert Oracle, Vol. 1: "Strange True Tales From The American Southwest" available for pre-order here: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374722388 Daniel Pujol, Nashville based punk rock writer-musician. He's got a patreon with music and poetry you should check out here: https://www.patreon.com/pujoldotrocks
Tue, October 27, 2020
Year Zero 3: The Blues Epistemology (w/ guest Jordan T. Camp)
On this installation of Year Zero we sit down with author and scholar Jordan T. Camp to talk about the work of geographer Clyde Woods and his book "Development Arrested." We cover the political economy of white supremacy, how to study a region, how the planter bloc never really went away after the Civil War, and how the blues came to be born. If you like content like this and would like to support us, go to www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 22, 2020
Episode 169: Normalize It
We talk about voting and how it's pointless, then we have some Speak Your Pieces, and finally we talk about the brand new movie featuring JD Vance and Amy Adams (not Hillbilly Elegy) Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, October 15, 2020
Episode 168: Jet Fuel Can't Melt Clout
(The audio gets better a couple minutes into the episode) This week we cover: the earliest known Devil's Milkshake (at least in Trillbilly canon anyways); the Hillbilly Elegy trailer; and the McGrath vs. McConnell Senate debate Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, October 13, 2020
Bonus Episode: Black In Appalachia (w/ guests Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin, Angela Dennis, and William Isom)
For this very special bonus episode we're joined by the hosts of the Black in Appalachia podcast, Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin and Angela Dennis, as well as the director of the Black in Appalachia project, William Isom, to discuss the history of the black experience in Appalachia. Check out the Black in Appalachia podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts. You can also visit their website at https://www.blackinappalachia.org/
Thu, October 08, 2020
Episode 167: How Did Stan Do It
More Trump COVID news, more McConnell/McGrath speculation, and a story about a Trump administration ruling that forces artists to draw wildlife next to spent shotgun shells Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, October 05, 2020
UNLOCKED: The Fuck It List (w/ special guest Aaron Thorpe)
Unlocked premium episode concerning our initial reactions to the news that President Donald J. Trump has contracted the Covid-19 virus Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, September 30, 2020
Episode 166: The Last Temptation of Joe Biden
Coverage of the first 2020 presidential debate + Speak Your Piece for the week of September 30, 2020 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 24, 2020
Episode 165: No Country For Bulldozers
This week it's a full-on examination of the E-CRISIS, followed by coverage of the Breonna Taylor case and yet another look at American cops. Then we top everything off with some Speak Your Piece. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And check out Tenure on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/artist/7D1Mm6G2llKnzscBQuGmrT?si=BHfy6nD_SgqGdlpWGitbgg
Thu, September 17, 2020
Episode 164: Back for the First Time
This week it's Deeply Diseased: Liberal Edition, as we examine three stories of rich liberal people acting like absolutely clueless psychopaths. But first we cover Amy McGrath and her questionable activities around 9/11 and Flight 93, as well as her recent "nose dive" in the polls. And we also speculate on rumors that Trump may be buying property in eastern Kentucky... Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, September 14, 2020
Year Zero 2: Black Gold Fever (w/ special guest Timothy Mitchell)
Welcome to the second installation of the Trillbilly Workers Party's Year Zero series, where we try to unravel some of the biggest political-economic questions of our day, and learn some things along the way. For this one we're joined by Timothy Mitchell, author of the Carbon Democracy: Political Power in the Age of Oil (2011, Verso Books)who talks to us about how oil became central to the restructuring of the global economy after WW2, and then became central to the unraveling of that economy during the late 1960s and early 70s. We also look at what the future of energy politics might look like in the years to come. If you'd like to support us on Patreon, please do so at www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 10, 2020
Episode 163: Call Someone Who Cares
Live from the front porch, this week we touch on everything from outlaw country singers to social justice jewelers to Biden's diminishing youth vote Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 03, 2020
Episode 162: Playing To Win
This week it's anarchist jurisdiction zones, Biden's anti-protestor ads, and the disturbing cottage industry that's sprung up around Breonna Taylor's murder Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And/or buy a T-Shirt: www.trillbillyworkersparty.bigcartel.com
Thu, August 27, 2020
Episode 161: God Needed A Driver
Note: we recorded this outside, so apologies for the ambient bug noises. We cover all the craziest news of the week--hurricanes, wildfires, shootings, political conventions, striking professional athletes--and then try to fit it all within some unhinged religious worldview. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 20, 2020
Episode 160: Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Chronic Lyme
Our friend Katy (@itsbedtime_) joins us to talk about the postal service, the DNC, and what might happen in the coming months. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 13, 2020
Episode 159: Pseudo-Apostles and Sweet Boys
T&T dig into the late middle ages, Biden's VP pick, and the soon-to-be congressional battles between THE SQUAD and QANON Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 06, 2020
Episode 158: The Scab Couple
This week we cover Trump's Axios interview, a grifting social justice Instagram account, and a couple that just loves to scab on their fellow workers. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 30, 2020
Episode 157: The London Review Of Holes
This week we talk about Senate candidate Amy McGrath's visit to Whitesburg, and then discuss the ultimate Kentucky Devil's Milkshake. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, July 24, 2020
Episode 156: SS Promise Zones (w/ Special Guest: Bayley Amburgey)
We talk with organizer and teacher Bayley Amburgey about our home county's fiscal woes, as well as the situation in Louisville.
Fri, July 17, 2020
Episode 155: Neowise County Comet
A blood omen in the night sky during a time of pandemic. Except make it boring Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 09, 2020
Episode 154: No Fake Accounts
Live from Tarence's front porch (all safely socially-distanced of course). In this one: the infamous Harper's Letter; Tanya has the only correct take on Wendell Berry; the country and county slide further into hell; and new developments in the Breonna Taylor case. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, July 05, 2020
UNLOCKED: Premium Episode 106: "Dollyology For The Masses" (w/ Special Guest: Dr. Jessie Wilkerson)
Dr. Jessie Wilkerson (@Dr_JessieW), author of To Live Here, You Have to Fight, joins us to talk about Dolly Parton and the recent push to replace Confederate monuments with...Dolly monuments. You can read Jessie's essay about Dolly here: https://longreads.com/2018/10/16/living-with-dolly-parton/ And you can order Jessie's amazing book here: https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/88kwn4rh9780252042188.html
Thu, July 02, 2020
Episode 153: The Kentucky Axis of Evil
Hop on board the poonanni train as we learn about the Kentucky Axis of Evil and Amy McGrath's whereabouts on 9/11 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 25, 2020
Episode 152: Tanya Turner, White Resident
This week we do some debriefing about our local self-organized Juneteenth art parade, review some Speak Your Pieces, and then maybe even submit a few ourselves. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, June 19, 2020
Episode 151: Anything But The A-Word
After our local BLM rally last week, the highest-elected official in the county took to Facebook with a few choice words about leftists, racism, and Adolf Hitler. We talk about all the fall out from that, and then hear from our old pals Gail and Bret of the New York Times. Throw a few dollars to our friend Charles Booker, who needs our help getting through the Democratic Primaries to take on Mitch McConnell in November: https://bookerforkentucky.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 11, 2020
Episode 150: Cop Dialectics
Time to do some theorizing about your favorite subject: cops Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Support Charles Booker here: https://bookerforkentucky.com/
Thu, June 04, 2020
Episode 149: One Million Realities
Week 2 of the nation in revolt -- brought to you from a log cabin in the woods of Eastern Kentucky. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, June 01, 2020
UNLOCKED: Posse Commie Tightass
We decided to unlock our Patreon episode for the weekend, about the nation in revolt. Enjoy! Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, May 29, 2020
BONUS: End Bail Now! (w/ special guest Shameka L. Parrish-Wright)
Tanya talks with Shameka Parrish-Wright (@Seasoned4u) for this bonus episode about incarceration in Kentucky, Bail Reform, COVID-19 in our prisons, and weekly actions in Louisville, KY to empty the jail & demand justice for Breonna Taylor, who was murdered by police in her bed in March. Since recording, more murders by police have erupted revolts across the country and the 911 audio from the night of Breonna's death was released by her family. Riots in Louisville Thursday night (May 28, 2020) resulted in several shootings and more in jail. Donate to The Bail Project or Louisville Community Bail Fund to support their release. The Bail Project: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project Louisville Community Bail Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/
Thu, May 28, 2020
Episode 148: End Times of Something
Another seminal week in the late-era American republic, with all of the grotesqueries and monstrosities you would expect to find in such a situation. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, May 25, 2020
MEMORIAL DAY BONUS: "TRILLBILLY SPORTS RADIO, VOL. 2 (w/ Special Guest: Matt Jones)
Matt Jones of Kentucky Sport Radio stops by to talk Kentucky politics, his new book, and sports/life in general in the era of coronavirus.
Thu, May 21, 2020
Episode 147: Trump's Treason Movement
Another week with Speak Your Piece, Harry Truman, the Iron Stache, and the Holy Bible. Support our show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 14, 2020
Episode 146: The Buzz Dosage
This week it's Dylan 2 Dylan, peehole parasites, and more scolding from the old New Left. Surely there's a throughline somewhere in there. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, May 10, 2020
SUNDAY SERVICE 4: Loopholes of the Bible
In this series finale, Trillbilly Baptist Church is being closed due to quarantine violations, but Bishop Sexton and Music Minister Ray are able to get one last sermon out before the liberals in the Governor's Mansion manage to close the doors. Also features a washed up Christian rocker and a worship leader synth-crooner. Thank you for enjoying our Sunday Services, we hope to be back some day. Forward your tithings to: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 07, 2020
Episode 145: Island Time With Tom Sexton (w/ special guest Josh Olson)
Screenwriter Josh Olson (@joshuarolson, @TheMoviesMadeMe) stopped by the trillbilly quarantine zone to talk Hollywood, celebrity culture, and the notorious RBG. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, May 05, 2020
YEAR ZERO 1: The Thousand Year Stare (w/ special guest Sean KB)
Introducing Year Zero, a new miniseries on political economy hosted by Tarence. In this first episode we speak with Sean KB (@as_a_worker on twitter)from the Antifada podcast (@the_antifada) about what he terms The Thousand Year Stare: the specific feeling one unlocks by reading Giovanni Arrighi's "The Long Twentieth Century." We'll be using the book to discuss the chaotic times in which we live, but don't worry: you don't have to have read it to follow along in the conversation. You just have to be willing to face the past, present, and future with a perfected thousand year stare... Please support the Antifada here: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada
Thu, April 30, 2020
Episode 144: Ocean Front Property on the Kentucky River
A low energy (Low T) episode rife with technical difficulties and incorrect speculations about the nature of the universe and what not. Go listen to the good episodes over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, April 26, 2020
SUNDAY SERVICE 3: Great Political Leaders of the Bible
Bishop Sexton preaches about the need for Strong Italian Leadership; Music Minister Ray brings the heart of worship back to the heartland; and the Apostle Paul gets his ass thrown in jail once again. Send your tithes and offerings to: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 23, 2020
Episode 143: Survival Mode To Beast Mode
This week it's Epstein, welfare queens, and coffee beans. Support your local small business on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, April 19, 2020
SUNDAY SERVICE 2: Gays and Lesbians of the Bible
We tackle all those thorny (and horny) passages from the Bible, like Leviticus 18 and David and Jonathan's love affair in the books of Samuel. Forward your tithings to: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 16, 2020
Episode 142: Uniquely Qualified For These Times
This week we cover Bezos making billions off the pandemic, MAGA protests to re-open the economy, Pelosi's ice cream stash, and the Bernie/Obama endorsements of Biden. Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, April 12, 2020
SUNDAY SERVICE 1: Fakes And Liars Of The Bible
On this Easter Sunday we're taking you to First Trillbilly Baptist Church as part of our new quarantine series, Sunday Service. This week you'll learn all about the importance of getting those fake friends out of your life, and how you can encourage them to visit their nearest seppuku fields. Send your tithes to Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 09, 2020
Episode 141: In the Land of Uz
RIP Bernie 2020, Death to America Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 03, 2020
Episode 140: O.P.P. (Other People's Paychecks)
This week it's landlords, Joe Biden, the free hand of the market, and trying to avoid nihilism by converting to religion. This week's free episode brought to you by: other people's paychecks. That's right, sign up on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, March 25, 2020
Episode 139: Trial Balloon for a Climate Disaster
The gang talks about the blood sacrifice offered to the market earlier this week as well as the stimulus package, and then enters the science lab to examine the weirdest political experiment of the modern era: the campaign of Joseph R. Biden. We've come a long way from President My Guy, folks. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And listen to Tarence's band Tenure on Spotify, Apple Music, and/or Bandcamp!
Thu, March 19, 2020
Episode 138: Keeping The Faith (w/ special guest Asad Haider)
We take a look at what is quite possibly the most insane couple of days in the last 3 or 4 decades and ask a couple of questions, like: what do I do next? Will I get to shoot a harpoon out of a moving vehicle? Was Christian rapper Toby Mac right about everything? Then we talk with Viewpoint Magazine's Asad Haider (@generalityiii) about the task before us and about how to construct a radically new vision of society. Read Asad's work here: https://www.viewpointmag.com/2019/12/16/on-depoliticization/ https://www.viewpointmag.com/2020/03/16/what-is-political-power/ And of course you can support us on Patreon if you feel so inclined! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, March 15, 2020
*UNLOCKED*: Narcan and Bernie Posters
We unlocked this one for all you stuck at home without a Patreon subscription during this global pandemic. If you'd like to support us, please do!!! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 12, 2020
Episode 137: Keep On Pushing
Real dengue bois T&T look at a timeline of the far future and then try to understand our current moment. Not edited for clarity or brevity because where's the fun in that. Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, March 04, 2020
Episode 136: No New Brains
Super Tuesday results. If you came here to find a new brain, you came to the wrong place. Listen to more episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 27, 2020
Episode 135: The Robert Mueller Underground
This week we've got two articles for you, one from a liberal who really wants to bomb a post office, and another about how #work can be #innovated. Opening song by Slut Pill, buy their album here: https://spinstersounds.bandcamp.com/album/slut-pill Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 20, 2020
Episode 134: The Devil's Milkshake
What do you call it when an elected official has to take a drink of poison to make democracy look good? Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, February 16, 2020
*UNLOCKED*"Screwy Stuey & The 6 Million $ Man Do Gatlinburg"(w/ Special Guest: Sturgill Simpson)
We got up with Sturgill Simpson to talk Jam Bands, Work, Bernie Sanders, Gatlinburg, The Music Business, Leaf Hound Melting Motherfuckers' Faces Off, Canonball Run, Caleb Landry Jones, Jim Jarmusch, The Monkees, Kanye West playing Pigeon Forge and Running for President, his upcoming tour, and much much more.
Thu, February 13, 2020
Episode 133: The Promise Zone
This week on the Trillbillies: Ewar and the DNC resort to mad scientist tactics, Amy McGrath bombs a few more houses, and the gang enters the Promise Zone, a weird and mysterious place where your labor will be even more exploited than it already is. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 06, 2020
Episode 132: World Record for Blood Loss
What a week it's been folks. From the Iowa caucuses to impeachment to Trump's State of the Union, one thing is clear: the Democratic Party must die. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 30, 2020
Episode 131: Carbon Offset
Tom's back in this episode about just transitions, Vexit, and the deeply diseased world of Lingua Franca. Please support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, January 24, 2020
Episode 130: Tomorrow's Peehole
In this episode we discuss the Virginia gun rally, "yall" culture, and the ongoing destruction of one Jeff Hoops, former CEO of Blackjewel coal. Support the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 16, 2020
Episode 129: Burners and Berners
Today's episode is about the extremely online topic of Bernie vs. Warren. We apologize in advance, we recorded this before the anti-anti-backlash. We'll be back with regularly scheduled programming next week and won't be offended if you SKIP. Oh and we also talk about rioting miners in Pike County, Kentucky, and Moms4Housing in Oakland. Support! The! Patreon!: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 09, 2020
Episode 128: The Bleach Boys
Another episode, another Beach Boys reference. On this year's opening episode we cover...JD Vance?? as well as America's military empire. Then we finish with an op-ed written by some capitalist pig trying to rehabilitate his image through philanthropy. Happy new year! Episode art by Matthew Carter Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, January 07, 2020
Bonus Episode: A Conversation with State Representative Charles Booker
Kentucky state representative Charles Booker is running in the Democratic primary to defeat Mitch McConnell, and he stopped by the cabin to talk about his story and platform. If you like what you hear you can support Charles here: https://bookerforkentucky.com/
Thu, December 19, 2019
Episode 127: Mountain Oracle Radio (w/ special guest Ken Layne)
This week we're joined by Ken Layne (@KenLayne), host of Desert Oracle Radio, to talk about cattle mutilations, the Pentagon's UFO problem, and Oumuamua. Please sign up for the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 12, 2019
Episode 126: Tom Takes A Stand
This week we dig into the absurdity of private insurance and Mayor Pete's weird relationship with the insurance companies; we talk about Matt Bevin's last week in office; and Tom tells us about his Profiles in Courage moment at the local dog park. Episode art from Means TV. Please support them!!! https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/lets-build-means-tv Support us on Patreon where you can hear the next installment of the Trillbillies: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, December 05, 2019
Episode 125: The Whiteout Factory
This week we huff a whole bunch of whiteout and get totally psychedelic. We talk about selling out to the mainstream media and then take a look at the political scene. Then we take a trip to an oil rig with Bret Stephens and Gail Collins. That's right, it's Act 2 of the political thriller gripping the nation: The Conversation. You don't want to miss it. Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 27, 2019
Episode 124: Better Ingredients, Better Airplanes
An episode all about flying, just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday travels. We also talk about Papa John, Trump knighting Jon Voight, and read from a very bizarre op-ed in Bloomberg about nonprofits. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 21, 2019
Episode 123: Trolleyology For The Masses
This week we look at one liberal professor's attempt to teach ethics to the benighted, coalsmudged hillbillies of Appalachia. Support the Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 14, 2019
Episode 122: For Whom The Bell Polls
We talk about our very favorite eastern Kentucky towns, as well as other Kentucky politics arcana. Then we do a little bit of Speak Your Piece. And for the grand finale, we look at a mysterious fire that brought down former Kentucky governor Matt Bevin's bell manufacturing plant in 2012. Support us on patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, November 08, 2019
Episode 121: We Called It
All the hottest and best takes about the Kentucky governor's election
Tue, November 05, 2019
KENTUCKY ELECTION DAY BONUS EPISODE: "TRILLBILLY SPORTS RADIO" w/ Special Guest: Matt Jones
Kentucky Sports Radio's Matt Jones joins us to talk politics ahead of today's election.
Thu, October 31, 2019
Episode 120: Happy Halloweed
We talk travels, run-ins with the law, depression, pleasure activism, Silas House, and we even use the Quija to speak with the (apparently still-living) spirit of one Jeffrey Epstein.
Thu, October 24, 2019
Episode 119: Satan is Trill, Pt. 1
Part 1 of our Halloween special has Tanya and Tom swapping haint tales, and dabbling in the dark arts with our friends Carrie, Matt, and their daughter Ophelia while Tarence is on vacation.
Thu, October 17, 2019
Episode 118: God Is Right And Man Is Wrong
The title of this one says it all.
Thu, October 10, 2019
Episode 117: Cops Are Ruining The World
We take a dive into the Joshua Brown/Botham Jean case and discuss how cops and prisons are indeed destroying the planet.
Thu, October 03, 2019
Episode 116: Richard Petty Bourgeois
We're tired from tour folks but we're here to talk about impeachment and argue about what class is. Support the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 26, 2019
Episode 115: Rise of the Neoliberal Biker (w/ special guest Sam Adler-Bell)
Cincinnati journalist Sam Adler-Bell (@SamAdlerBell) drops in to tell us about his recent article in The New Republic about fascist farmers and the overlap between nationalism and ecology. We also discuss all the most recent news, and hear from our old friend the neoliberal biker. Sam's article can be found here: https://newrepublic.com/article/154971/rise-ecofascism-history-white-nationalism-environmental-preservation-immigration Sam's podcast can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/knowyourenemy And finally, please support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 19, 2019
Episode 114: President My Guy
A rundown of news items from the last few weeks: Biden falling apart, Warren surging, What To Do About Bernie, and radioactive messages to the future Support the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, September 17, 2019
Bonus Episode: Voices from the Frontlines of a Rural Healthcare Crisis
Our very own Tanya Bernice Turner went down to Kingsport, Tennessee, to speak with community members protesting the closure of a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, at privately-owned Holston Valley Medical Center. The protest has been going on for over 140 days with little-to-no media coverage, and so we thought it was something you all should know about. This interview features @danithepoet who you can follow for updates. As Dani explains, "The reason this matters is we are the test case for rural America. They intend to roll this out everywhere across the country. And it should scare you that a healthcare corporation and a couple of politicians can make some laws that tie the hands of the federal government." For more information: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/health/2019/06/23/ballad-health-merger-rural-hospital-closures/1342608001/
Thu, September 12, 2019
Episode 113: Cotard's Delusion for the Masses
We've got a live one here folks. We cover everything from gun control to Jonathan Franzen to Chris Paul Hayes. Then we do a Tony award-winning dramatic reading, wherein Tanya plays Gail Collins and Tom plays Bret Stephens. Support the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 05, 2019
Episode 112: No One Agency Should Have All That POWER
This week we talk a little bit about the Harlan County coal blockade, and then we dig in to Tarence's article in The Baffler about the Appalachian Regional Commission and the Obama Administration's POWER Initiative. You can read the article here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/hollowed-out-ray Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 29, 2019
Episode 111: Someone's Goin to Hell, and Someone's Goin to Jail
U.S. Senate candidate Amy McGrath makes a visit to Whitesburg, and in the process lies to a bunch of coal miners about the campaign ad she included them in. You love to see it folks.
Thu, August 22, 2019
Episode 110: MAGA Morse Code
This week it's Tarence and Tanya covering everything from Hal Rogers to truckers to the Chosen One himself, Donald Trump. We also do a little bit of Speak Your Piece for the first time in...months?
Thu, August 15, 2019
Episode 109: Doing Crimes To Live
We explore the mysterious circumstances and similarities around the deaths of one Jesus Christ and one Jeffrey Epstein. Then we look at Moscow Mitch, Bernie and the media, and that dreaded inverted yield curve.
Fri, August 09, 2019
Bonus Episode: Voices of the Harlan County Coal Blockade
Special Trillbillies correspondent Shaylan Clark (@316shaylan), a journalist and student at Berea College, talked to miners, family members, and supporters at the Harlan County Coal Blockade in her hometown of Cumberland, Kentucky. We're presenting these voices to you, as a glimpse into what direct action looks like in the mountains. Photo by Sylvia Ryerson If you'd like to support the miners you can donate here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/79d3da4c086bc1598eb1f50b70f98bba9acabcd3?hash=340f6b1f35483f3a493882f9640809ce P.S. We will be taking the week off from our regularly scheduled episode this week, as we are all either very busy or still recovering from touring. We will have a Patreon episode this weekend, and be back on our regular schedule next week. Thank you for your patience!!!
Thu, August 01, 2019
Episode 108: Birds All The Way Down (w/ special guest Sam Sacks)
Sam Sacks from District Sentinel Radio joins us on this dispatch from the road, wherein we discuss a compelling new theory of everything that involves Fabio, Bernie Sanders, and birds. You can donate to support the miners here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/79d3da4c086bc1598eb1f50b70f98bba9acabcd3?hash=340f6b1f35483f3a493882f9640809ce Come see us on tour: https://www.streetfightradio.com/street-fight-radio-x-district-sentinel-x-trillbilly-workers-party/ And of course, support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 25, 2019
Episode 107: On the New with the Wonders
Tanya tells us about dental dams and glamping, and Tom makes a surprise revelation. Come see us on tour! https://www.streetfightradio.com/street-fight-radio-x-district-sentinel-x-trillbilly-workers-party/ And subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, July 18, 2019
Episode 106: Mother Jones' Will (w/ special guest Emily Guendelsberger)
This week we chat with author Emily Guendelsberger, who gives us an inside glimpse into the current state of service work. You can read Emily's article in Vox here: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/7/6/20681186/fast-food-worker-burnout And check out her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Clock-Low-Wage-Drives-America-Insane/dp/0316509000 Please support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And come see us on tour through the southeast! https://www.streetfightradio.com/street-fight-radio-x-district-sentinel-x-trillbilly-workers-party/
Thu, July 11, 2019
Episode 105: I Just Wanna Die
This week it's a fun journey into the world of Kentucky Democratic politics as we roast Amy McGrath, war criminal extraordinaire and latest candidate to try and defeat Mitch McConnell. Support our patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, July 03, 2019
Episode 104: A Notorious And Vile Cheat
This week we meet Mary Toft, the latest installment in our series Trillbillies Profiles in Courage. If you'd like to hear about Franz Reichelt, the 3rd installment in the series, head on over to Street Fight's page: https://soundcloud.com/streetfightwcrs/street-fight-trillbillies-workers-party-live-from-kentucky And support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 27, 2019
Episode 103: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Debate, Part 1
Part 1 of our abysmal commentary on the equally abysmal first Democratic primary debate, and on the nature of the American character itself. Part 2 will be on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 20, 2019
Episode 102: Why Is This Happening???
Tanya stumbles upon a straight pride parade in Wokelahoma and gives them a piece of her mind. Then we meet a new character, Chris Paul Hayes, who bugs us with all kinds of questions about why this is all happening??? Support us at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 13, 2019
Episode 101: Kitsch Mitch
This week we dive into the 12th and latest iteration of the sure-to-be-successful Ditch Mitch campaign. Come to our show with Street Fight in Lexington on Friday, June 14th, 9pm at Best Friend Bar. $10 cover. Tickets are selling fast: https://store.streetfightradio.com/collections/frontpage/products/street-fight-radio-trillbillies-live-show-6-14-lexington-kentucky And subscribe to the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, June 06, 2019
Episode 100: Growth And Self Crit
We take all your questions and confessions in this, our 100th episode. We're learning and growing ever more powerful by the day... Come on out to our show with STREET FIGHT on June 14th, 9pm, at Best Friend Bar in Lexington, KY. $10 cover. And sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 30, 2019
Episode 99: Trillbillies Templar
This week we trace our pleasure lineages with Minister Turner, talk more about incrementalism, and examine how Sunday School really messed us all up. Send us questions and confessions for the 100th episode at trillbillyworkersparty@gmail.com, or DM us!! Support us at our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, May 22, 2019
Episode 98: Not All Dogs, Part 1
Topics this week include: male fragility, Tom becoming a first responder, Kentucky's governor race, and abortion. If you wanna hear part 2 of this, in which we dive into the lives of some of the horniest people who ever lived, look for it on our Patreon this Sunday: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 16, 2019
Episode 97: Appalatchiks (w/ special guest Hannah Gais)
Writer Hannah Gais (@hannahgais) joins us to talk about her article in The Baffler about what the late Soviet Union's obsession with conspiracy theories can tell us about our current political and cultural moment. After that we discuss an article in the New York Times about an Appalachian coding nonprofit that turned out to be a fraud. Read Hannah's article here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/psychic-healing-at-the-end-of-history-gais Read the New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/us/mined-minds-west-virginia-coding.html And support our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, May 09, 2019
Episode 96: The Feelings Caucus
This week we dig into the Kentucky Derby, the State Department's plans for the Arctic, and another article about how insane rich people are. Please support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, May 03, 2019
Episode 95: Resource Degeneration X
We debut some new characters, such as Ace Frehley Keyes, and Tom tells us about his trip to Miami. Then we do a little bit of reading from the New York Times about some rich kids who are under the illusion that they're revolutionaries. Support our Patreon!!!! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 25, 2019
Episode 94: The Situation Package
The gang recaps the CNN town hall debates, Elizabeth Warren's student debt forgiveness plan, and how to be a good wedding guest.
Thu, April 18, 2019
Episode 93: Mcmansion Heck (w/ special guest Kate Wagner)
Kate Wagner, the genius behind the website mcmansionhell.com, schools us in architecture, degrowth, the Notre Dame fire, and why we'll get to have nice things under communism. Support our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, April 12, 2019
Episode 92: Cheating The Weights (w/ special guest Chad Vigorous)
Friend of the show Chad Vigorous (@prettybadlefty) drops in to talk Assange, ecofascism, Bernie, and weightlifting. Support Chad's Patreon here: www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse And support our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, April 04, 2019
Episode 91: Des Têtes Vont Tomber (w/ special guest Joshua Clover)
Professor Joshua Clover (@joshuaclov3r) stops by to talk Gilets Jaunes, rioting, class struggle in the 21st century, and the challenges of the next 50 years. Check out the professor's book here: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2084-riot-strike-riot And subscribe to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, April 02, 2019
UNLOCKED: Hillbilly Butterfly Effect
In honor of Jamal Khoshoggi's children getting a huge pay out from the Saudi government as compensation for having their father dismembered, we're unlocking our Patreon episode about how Khoshoggi's death had weird repercussions all the way across the world in Kentucky. If you'd like to hear more episodes like this one, like and subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 29, 2019
Episode 90: Bloodhound Gravel Gang (w/ special guest Alex Pareene)
Alex Pareene (@pareene) stops by to talk about his latest piece in The New Republic, "Nihilist in Chief," about Mitch McConnell's complete and absolute transformation of American politics over the last 3 decades. Check out Alex's piece here: https://newrepublic.com/article/153275/mitch-mcconnell-profile-nihilist-chief Check out Tarence's article here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/get-real-ray And subscribe to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 21, 2019
Episode 89: Getting Queer About Rural America (w/ special guest Rachel Garringer)
This week we're joined by special guest Rachel Garringer, who tells us all about her oral history project Country Queers (@countryqueers) which, as you can guess by the title, is pretty self-explanatory. We also get Kruged by Paul Krugman's latest bad article, "Getting Real About Rural America." Not gonna link to it because it sucks. Support Country Queers here: www.patreon.com/CountryQueers Support Trillbillies here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 15, 2019
Episode 88: Republic Of Half Truths (w/ special guest Anna Merlan)
Writer Anna Merlan (@annamerlan) stops by the show to talk about her new book, Republic of Lies, which details the weird world of conspiracy and propaganda lying just beneath the surface of US culture. Preorder Anna's book here: https://www.powells.com/book/republic-of-lies-9781250159052 Subscribe to the Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, March 07, 2019
Episode 87: Tanya Soprano & the Trillbilly Outlaws
Tanya Soprano brings her NPR totebag to the Pricele$$ budget grocery store and confusion ensues. Also more commentary on how All Cops and Democrats Are Bastards, bikers love rules, and Ilhan Omar's the only real one out here. Go visit the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, March 01, 2019
Episode 86: Metal Detector Economics
How are we going to fund single payer healthcare? How are we going to fund the Green New Deal? Simple: the spare change in your couch cushions. That's metal detector economics baby. Please support the Patreon, here's the link: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, February 27, 2019
TEASER: Adventures of Pacman
This is a teaser from Premium Episode #37, "Hillbilly Butterfly Effect," which can be found over at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-37-24931518 Please go like and subscribe!
Thu, February 21, 2019
Episode 85: Getting Back to the Heart Of Worship
This week we take a bit of a dive into televangelism, grifting, and Oral Roberts University's GEB TV. Then we read from a very funny book about leaving the Christian Praise & Worship industry. Finally we talk briefly about the West Virginia teachers' strikes and how we want in on the racket writing about the strikes. It's time the Trillbillies got their cut, dammit. Free episodes every week over at the Patreon (with your donation of $5 a month) visit www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty thanks god bless
Fri, February 15, 2019
Episode 84: Super Bowl of the Love Game
T&T break down Valentine's Day and the forgotten history of eastern Kentucky racism. Don't forget to check out the great episodes over our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, February 07, 2019
Episode 83: Morelos By Morning
T&T talk about the biggest news of the week: the Green New Deal. Can a Just Transition occur without incurring the wrath of an armed chud rebellion? Find out on this week's episode of the Trillbillies. Also support the Patreon. www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thank',s
Fri, February 01, 2019
Episode 82: BARBARIC!
The gang breaks down frank conversations, beekeeping, what not to tell a rural person, and of course, Senator Robert C. Byrd Sign up for our Patreon!!!!! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, January 24, 2019
Episode 81: Rich People Are Deeply Diseased (w/ special guest Brendan O'Connor)
Friend of the show Brendan O'Connor (@_grendan) stops by to talk about his recent article in Sludge, which looks at the rise of anti-immigrant environmentalists and the millionaires who are funding them. Read Brendan's article here: https://readsludge.com/2019/01/07/colcom-foundation-anti-immigrant-funds-environmental-groups/ Also PLEASE check out our Patreon and like and subscribe: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty -- we post weekly episodes there, just $5 a month gets you all access to them!!!
Tue, January 22, 2019
UNLOCKED: The Curious Tale of Omm Sety
We recorded two Patreon episodes over the weekend, so we're releasing one of them so yall can have some extra content this week. This one's about the curious tale of Dorothy Eady, and it asks all the big questions: Is there life after death? Does reincarnation exist? Should some goddamn local bureaucrat be able to decide where you get to be buried when you die? Listen and decide for yourselves... If you aren't yet a Patreon subscriber, PLEASE go like and subscribe, you won't be disappointed by all the great content over there: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty Thank you god bless
Thu, January 17, 2019
Episode 80: Trillbilly Sleuth Cruise
The gang takes a deep dive into the truly weird local and national news of the past few weeks, creates a new detective show for Tom, and (half-assedly) investigates the mystery of why so many people keep dying on cruise ships. Check out the Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, January 14, 2019
Community Calendar
A preview from Premium Episode 30 at our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-30-23949622 Please like and subscribe thanks and god bless
Fri, January 11, 2019
Episode 79: New Year, New Left (w/ special guest Max Elbaum)
We start season 3 off with author Max Elbaum, whose book "Revolution in the Air" is all the rage on the left right now. We talk about the New Communist Movement, coalition building, electoralism, smashing your idols, and other topics of import. Please support us on Patreon, where you can find all kinds of additional Trillbillies content that you can't find anywhere else: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Sun, November 18, 2018
Episode 78: Here's Lies The Truth [Season Finale]
Season finale thanks like and subscribe
Thu, November 15, 2018
Premium Ep 26 UNLOCKED: Morris Dees and the Holy Ghost
We're going to be a little late getting the episode out this week (it's been one of Those Weeks, folks), so as recompense here's our latest Patreon episode. For FREE. For the people. Come out to our show on Friday. It's also free and for the people: https://www.facebook.com/events/1572121786268005/ And subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, November 07, 2018
Episode 77: Pissed Off Big Dawgs
T & T sit down to debrief after last night's midterm elections. Please support us on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, November 01, 2018
Episode 76: Coming Unglued
T & T dissect all the latest developments in global fascism, while at the same time attempt to stay sane, calm, and collected. It's not good, folks. Both the state of the world and this episode.
Tue, October 30, 2018
TEASER: A Tale of Two Busters
Please check out the rest of this episode on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/22355707 We post weekly episodes on our Patreon, so you're missing out on a lot of good content by not subscribing!!!!! So get on that
Thu, October 25, 2018
Episode 75: The DSA Dead Pimps Caucus
We're a little rusty coming off a bye week but we still managed to get some good content out of that dumbass paper the White House released about socialism. We also issue a send off to our dear friend Jim Webb aka Wiley E. Quixote, who passed earlier this week and who taught us the ways of Speaking Your Piece. Rest in peace, commodore. Link to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, October 24, 2018
The Blair Branch Witch Project, Part 1
We're unlocking our very special Halloween premium episode for you to enjoy and share during this spookiest of months. There's also a Part 2 to this, so be sure to go to our Patreon and check that out, and tell your friends about it as well!!!: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 19, 2018
Episode 74: Trillbilly Deluxe (w/ special guests Shuja Haider & Tyler Mahan Coe)
We're joined by Popula's Shuja Haider (@shujaxhaider), and host of the Cocaine and Rhinestones podcast, Tyler Mahan Coe (@TylerMahanCoe) to discuss popular music criticism, Pitchfork, and country music in the 1980s. The amazing cover of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" at the end of the episode is by friend of the show Erin Goudreau (@LeftOutWest) Shuja's brilliant essay can be found here: https://popula.com/2018/09/13/canon-fodder/ Check out Tyler's podcast: https://cocaineandrhinestones.com/ And please subscribe to our Patreon!!! www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, October 12, 2018
Episode 73: Tomorrow's People
A long episode for a long week. Tanya joins us about 1/4 of the way through to tell us about the parallels between hobnobbing with Hollywood bigshots and jury duty. Music by Chalkboards, please check them out here!!!: https://chalkboards.bandcamp.com/ Also please sign up for our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty And today's episode art was made by the one and only Matthew Carter
Thu, October 04, 2018
Episode 72: Local Lawyer Mum (w/ special guest Mary Cromer)
This week we're joined by Mary Cromer, an environmental attorney with the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, to discuss some of the environmental legacy issues surrounding the decline of extractive industries in rural areas. Just this week Mary's work and the work of the Martin County Concerned Citizens was featured on NPR, so definitely check that out: https://www.npr.org/2018/10/03/649850498/you-just-don-t-touch-that-tap-water-unless-absolutely-necessary You can learn more about the Appalachian Citizens' Law Center here: www.appalachianlawcenter.org And support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Tue, October 02, 2018
The Situation Before Us
We've decided to unlock our Patreon Premium Episode 20, which examines the situation before us today (Kavanaugh, the patriarchy, etc.) using Rosa Luxemburg's "Social Reform or Revolution" as a guide. A lot of disjointed thoughts in this one but we're unlocking it because we hope it will get some thoughts moving in the right direction. Please don't @ us because we're fragile lil bb's. There's more great content like this over at our Patreon, so please hop on over and throw us some support: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 27, 2018
Episode 71: Constitutional Hardballs
In this one we examine how to lead a story-based life, how to have a story-based diet, and how to change the story of the world with more stories. Everything is a story, including how this episode was made: with extremely low energy on Tarence's birthday. Music by Alex Dupree: https://alexdupree.bandcamp.com/album/you-winsome-you-lonesome Also please check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Mon, September 24, 2018
Premium Ep 19 Teaser: Tales of Pistol City
A preview of our latest Patreon episode, wherein we very unintelligently discuss Neo Southern Gothic Literature, among other things: www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-19-in-21593305 Make sure you sign up for our Patreon, where we have weekly episodes: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 20, 2018
Episode 70: On Giving...and Receiving (w/ special guest Tom Hansell)
We talk to Tom Hansell about his new book and film, "After Coal," which explores other coal mining regions around the world and what our region can learn from them. After that we take a quick dive into Hilary Clinton's latest missive about how democracy is dying or some shit. Pre-order Tom's book here: https://wvupressonline.com/node/748 And if you'd like more Trillbillies content, don't forget to sign up for our Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 13, 2018
Episode 69: The Woke Strawman and Other Tall Tales
On our 69th episode, Tarence identifies a disturbing trend in social media wokeness, Tanya lets the fame go to her head, and Tom verifies the tallest tale he's ever told. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon, where we release weekly episodes every Sunday: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, September 06, 2018
Episode 68: A State of Unreality (w/ special guest Liliana Segura)
Today we're joined by Liliana Segura, who writes about the death penalty, prisons, and the criminal justice system for The Intercept. We discuss the death penalty, and about how to situate it in the larger context and apparatus of the carceral state. Here are links to some of the articles mentioned in this episode: https://theintercept.com/2018/08/15/tennessee-restarts-executions-billy-ray-irick-death-penalty/ https://theintercept.com/2018/08/05/death-penalty-lethal-injection-trial-tennessee/ https://theintercept.com/2018/06/17/lynching-museum-alabama-death-penalty/
Fri, August 31, 2018
Episode 67: The Story of You, The Story of Me, The Story of We
The socialist left's premium tennis podcast is here to bring you all the latest from the tennis world. But really, in this episode we take down the Narrative Industry, philanthropy, and Jon Bon Jovi. Here's more information about the prison strike: https://incarceratedworkers.org/phone-zaps/support-prisoners-who-vowed-strike https://incarceratedworkers.org/get-involved And be sure to support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Wed, August 22, 2018
Episode 66: It Keeps The Lights On
We get back to the basics in this one by taking a deep-ish dive into recent coal news -- who's mining it, where it's going, and what it means for energy markets, consumers, and elections. We lost some really good audio at the beginning of this episode and we're really torn up about it so please send us your thoughts and prayers. Music by Tenure
Mon, August 20, 2018
Premium Ep 14 TEASER: More Thoughts on Electoralism
This is a preview of Premium Episode 14: Haunted Heaven House, which can be accessed at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premium-ep-14-20853920 We're releasing weekly Patreon episodes now so make sure you subscribe to get all the latest Trillbillies content!
Thu, August 16, 2018
Episode 65: Pearl Party (w/ special guests Slut Pill)
Tanya interviews Whitesburg's very own contraceptive rock band Slut Pill. Also, if you'd like more Trillbillies content, please check out our Patreon page, where we've been uploading weekly episodes just for yOU: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Thu, August 09, 2018
Episode 64: When Keepin It Woke Goes Wrong
Tanya reports back from girls rock camp. Tarence threatens a medical professional. Tom becomes the left's new Carl Sagan.
Thu, August 02, 2018
Episode 63: Democracy Dies In Whiteness or, Doomsday Clock to White Genocide
This one's got a little bit about "Appalachian-ness" as an identity, and then we take some shots at some nerd who works for the Washington Post.
Fri, July 27, 2018
Episode 62: When You Burn Coal You Get Dark Energy (w/ special guest Doc Hampton)
Tarence finally got his energy episode, but it's the wrong kind of energy. This episode is really more of a therapy session than anything. Features friend of the show Caroline Hampton doing some tarot reading that bodes well for the Trillbillies' future.
Fri, July 20, 2018
Episode 61: Glamping in Desolate Valley
Tanya tells us about her latest adventures, dropping into canyons on helicopters like she's Tom Cruise and totally shredding the river gnar. Then we discuss a new trend known as "glamping," also known as "glamour camping." Come to the show tonight (7/20) at Summit City in Whitesburg and watch Trillbilly guests Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires play with Tarence's band Tenure. Show starts at 9:30pm. Check out the new Glory Fires album here: http://dongiovannirecords.11spot.com/lee-bains-iii-the-glory-fires-youth-detention.html Check out Tenure here: https://soundcloud.com/user-tenureky/circuits-iii
Wed, July 11, 2018
Episode 60: Time To Cut The Sh*t
This one's got a little something for everyone. We talk about electoralism, the danger of using mass media to define our movements and strategies, the potential for a socialist party, and centrally planned agriculture.
Fri, June 29, 2018
Episode 59: Snapping Turtles All The Way Down
We discuss most of the events of this past week, and put a bow on it with details of Tarence's recent canoe trip. This one's got lots of tree philosophy.
Fri, June 22, 2018
Episode 58: Welcome to the Abyss
On the eve of a daring canoe trip, we talk with our buddy Alex Desha about immigration, concentration camps, the general dissolution of society, and a really good essay by John Berger about Hieronymous Bosch and Subcomandante Marcos. You can find that essay here: https://www.theguardian.com/books/1999/nov/20/books.guardianreview
Fri, June 15, 2018
Episode 57: Tanya Got A Cat
Should we name the cat Khrushchev or Brezhnev? Sound off in the comments.
Fri, June 08, 2018
Episode 56: Makin' Do (w/ special guest Emily Hilliard)
Emily stopped by during the Seedtime 2K18 music festival to shoot the shit about wilderness survival, Zoroastrianism, and the invasive brown marmorated stinkbug. Pre-order Emily's book with Elizabeth Catte and Jessica Salfia here: http://beltmag.com/inside-wv-teachers-strike/ Pre-order Rosali's album here: https://spinstersounds.bandcamp.com/releases
Fri, June 01, 2018
Episode 55: Hangin With The Kid
Matt hung out with Kid Rock so of course we had to cinematize it. We cut almost 40 minutes of good and funny content out of this episode and put it up on our Patreon, so please go check that out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/19174278
Thu, May 24, 2018
Episode 54: The Back Of The Book
It was an interesting Election Day here in Kentucky.
Fri, May 18, 2018
Episode 53: Baring Witness
In this one we teach you how to fight in the spiritual battle between heaven and hell!!
Fri, May 11, 2018
Episode 52: The Chosen Vessel, Part 2: The Grit Grift
We argue that it's time for appalachian nonprofits to go the way of the dinosaurs and chimney sweeps. That's how this idiom works right
Thu, May 10, 2018
Episode 51: The Chosen Vessel, Part 1: A Tale of Two Dons
Appalachia: exceptional or nah? We attempt to tackle this burning question, along with providing some analysis on the recent loss of coal baron Don Blankenship and what it ~means~. But before we get started on all that, we take a little dive into our local newspaper's most famous segment: Speak Your Piece.
Sun, May 06, 2018
Episode Teaser: Pure Energy
New premium Patreon episode up: https://www.patreon.com/posts/alan-smithee-18640298
Wed, May 02, 2018
Episode 50: Gulag Holler (w/ special guests Sylvia Ryerson and Judah Schept)
On our 50th episode, we're joined by journalist Sylvia Ryerson and Eastern Kentucky University professor Judah Schept, to discuss the federal prison that has been slated for construction in our home of Letcher County, Kentucky. We also talk about rural prison expansion and the carceral state more generally, and about how prisons are sold as economic development for deindustrialized regions. Check out their recent article here: http://bostonreview.net/law-justice/sylvia-ryerson-judah-schept-building-prisons-appalachia And check out Sylvia's Restorative Radio project here: http://www.restorativeradio.org/audio-postcards-2/
Thu, April 26, 2018
Episode 49: Hustling the Neon Pool Hall
Tanya regales us with stories of her travels. Tarence has a good new TV show. Tom's not touching any of it.
Fri, April 20, 2018
Episode 48: Lap Swimming at the Hazard Pavilion
Take a trip with us to the Hazard Pavilion, where we discuss the police state, creative placemaking, and our new reality TV show called Pimp My Side by Side
Sun, April 15, 2018
Episode 47: Reaching Out for the Gold (w/ special guests Claire Lobenfeld and Jonny Coleman)
Today we're joined by Claire Lobenfeld and Jonny Coleman of NOlympics LA, a campaign launched by members of the Los Angeles chapter of Democratic Socialists of America to stop the 2028 Olympics games from coming to Los Angeles. We talk about how large shiny development projects get forced onto small tax bases in order to squeeze as much money out of constituents as possible. We also talk about how Little Giants should be interpreted as a product and statement of the proletariat.
Fri, April 13, 2018
Episode 46: Moving the Needle
We're unlocking this week's premium Patreon episode, after technical difficulties thwarted our plan to release a new free episode this week. We're really sorry about that, we're trying our best, please don't be mad at us!! We'll have a new episode to you by the end of the weekend. This is still a good episode though, mostly because we discover that Tom has some serious acting chops.
Thu, April 05, 2018
Episode 45: Don't Rock the Jukebox (w/ special guest Tyler Mahan Coe)
This week we're joined by Tyler Mahan Coe of Cocaine and Rhinestones, a podcast about the history of country music. We talk about some popular songs, such as Merle Haggard's "Okie From Muskogee" and Loretta Lynn's "The Pill," as well as other miscellaneous country music stuff. The song at the end of this episode is "Winter's End" by Michael Howard.
Fri, March 30, 2018
Episode 44: Trillbilly Therapy Party
We recorded this before the infamous last minute teachers' pension vote in the Kentucky General Assembly. But it's probably pretty good context for what's going on in the state overall.
Wed, March 28, 2018
Episode Teaser: Wokelahoma
New post up on Patreon. This is just a preview. Like and subscribe: https://www.patreon.com/posts/17822310
Wed, March 21, 2018
Episode 43: Twenty Tons
This week's episode is brought to you by Ira Glass and the good libs over at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Thu, March 15, 2018
Episode 42: Waialae Trillbilly Club
This episode is like a vulgar noirish video game. It ends with me and Matt starting a new religion that has its own theme song and everything. But you've gotta listen through the first hour of the show just to find out about it!! Good luck!!
Thu, March 08, 2018
Episode 41: Trillbillies 2: The Legend of Curly's Gold Standard
The original trio holes up in a log cabin in the woods to plot their next move.
Fri, March 02, 2018
Episode 40: Being Straight Edge in the Middle Ages (w/ special guest Scott Benson)
Scott Benson (@bombsfall) drops in to answer a burning question: what was it like to be straight edge in medieval times? Jk this episode is mostly about his killer video game, Night in the Woods. Enjoy!
Thu, March 01, 2018
Bonus Episode: Voices from the West Virginia Teachers Strike
Special Trillbillies West Virginia correspondent and folklorist Emily Hilliard and Jacobin Magazine contributor Cathy Kunkel got some great interviews with striking teachers in West Virginia, and so we present them to you here as a demonstration of what organized labor and direct action looks like in the Mountain State.
Sun, February 25, 2018
Episode 39: Jesus Christ Superstar Billy Graham (w/ special guest: Sarah Jones)
For our latest episode, we welcome back Sarah Jones (@onesarahjones) of the New Republic to talk about her recent piece on the legacy of Billy Graham (the preacher, not the wrestler) in light of his recent death. We also talk about how the paranoid style of American Evangelicalism brought us to this current moment, and how Graham helped usher that in and bring it into the mainstream.
Wed, February 21, 2018
Episode 38: The Incredible Journey
The kentucky wildcats won last night so this episode makes a lot more sense in hindsight. Like, the themes and shit.
Wed, February 14, 2018
Episode 37: Cattehouse or We’re Broke and Our Hearts are, Too. (w/ special guest Elizabeth Catte)
Tarence and Tom are super professional, with the absolute best internet connection speed in the podcasting game. Elizabeth Catte (@elizabethcatte) stops by to tell them about her new book, What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia. Happy Valentines.
Wed, February 07, 2018
Episode 36: From Trump Country With Love (w/ special guest Nick Offerman)
We're back. It's a new semester. Nick Offerman was in town shooting a documentary so he stopped by to ask us some questions while we pitched him on some great and brilliant tv ideas. Don't steal them please.
Fri, November 10, 2017
Episode 35: Who Are We? (w/ special guest R.L. Stephens)
Season finale featuring R.L. Stephens. Enjoy.
Fri, November 03, 2017
Episode 34 Teaser: Workin in the Code Mines
If you can make it through the first 20 minutes of our mindless rambling about the Reformation and Nonprofit-Speak, Elizabeth Catte has some good insights on a recent Reuters article about miners and coding. Check out the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/15198253 Here are the articles discussed on today's show: -- http://iasc-culture.org/THR/THR_article_2017_Fall_McCarraher.php -- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-trump-effect-coal-retraining-insight/awaiting-trumps-coal-comeback-miners-reject-retraining-idUSKBN1D14G0
Tue, October 31, 2017
Episode 33: KILL BILLies, Vol. 2: Haint Tales
Scary stories from special guests: Felix Biederman, Elizabeth Catte & Josh Howard, Emily Hilliard, Drew Nutter, and Sally Sexton. The second part to our two part Halloween special. Tracklisting (Start Time): Intro "Sexual Hauntings" by Emily Hilliard (3:29) "Bullseye" by Drew Nutter (10:29) "The Gathright Phantom of Lake Moomaw" by Elizabeth Catte + Josh Howard (11:58) "Virginia Haint Tales" by Tom + Tarence (15:47) "Adactilydium" by Tarence (26:12) "The Great Chicago Potted Plant Caper of 2006, a Psychological Thriller" by Felix Biederman (32:55) "The Big Toe" by Sally Sexton (Tom's Grandmother) (50:26) Outro: "Halloween Town 2012" by Dog Layer
Fri, October 27, 2017
Episode 32: KILL BILLies, Vol. 1
In part one of our two part Halloween special, we talk about the real life horrors like cutting meat for minimum wage in Pikeville, Kentucky and rabies that should scare us more than the supernatural this Halloween.
Fri, October 20, 2017
Episode 31: Story Time with Auntie Bernice
Tanya makes a solo run to build up women and share feminist wisdom in the days of #metoo.
Fri, October 13, 2017
Episode 30: Fahrenheit 151 (w/ special guest Willie Davis)
Friend and author Willie Davis stops by the show to shoot the shit and burn some books. Except the one he wrote, we didn't burn that one.
Tue, October 10, 2017
Episode 29 Teaser: Allsups Gut Grenades
In episode 29 we talk with journalist Bill Estep of the Lexington Herald-Leader about Mr. Social Security himself, Eric C. Conn. This is a premium damn episode, so make sure you subscribe to our Patreon so you can check it out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/14806928
Fri, October 06, 2017
Episode 28: Pet Psychics (w/ special guest Brandie Posey)
Stand up comedian and friend of the show Brandie Posey (@brandazzle)stops by the studio to talk Hungarian villains, wi-fi networks in spy neighborhoods, and of course pet psychics.
Fri, September 29, 2017
Episode 27: The Unexamined Team Is Not Worth Rooting For
In episode 27, the gang talks about the eventful week in sports with the FBI's probe into NCAA basketball and the NFL protests. Tom also has to reckon with the fact that the coach of his beloved Kentucky Wildcats, John Calipari, is coaching the Congressional Republicans in a charity basketball game, and is beholden to the evil coal industry.
Fri, September 22, 2017
Episode 26: The Tale of Tiddy Roosevelt, America's First Woman President
The gang travels to Bristol for a music festival. On the way there, Tanya unveils her magnum opus about Tiddy Roosevelt, America's first female president. Other items: Thrillbillies, kittens, and stealing Texas valor.
Thu, September 21, 2017
Shootin Hotdogs With the Bois
It's the definitive guide to Eastern Kentucky street festivals yall. Also we write like a dozen scary movies. We're a movie production studio now. Features special guests Mikie Burke and Jaydon Tolliver. Premium subscribers can hear the full episode at our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/14491273 and patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, September 15, 2017
Episode 25: Without Special Guest
A special guest appearance falls through and the Trillbillies turn on one another. Friends become enemies, enemies become friends. Chaos is a ladder or whatever.
Tue, September 12, 2017
Unlocked Episode: Labor Daze
We're unlocking our Labor Day special with Michelle Miller, co-founder of coworker.org, because it's a Monday and we had to work today and work sucks. If it's not obvious at this point the topic of discussion is WORK.
Fri, September 08, 2017
Episode 24: Seasoning Affective Disorder
It's a new season folks. Who's ready to get SAD. We talk about the related topics of poo, Peggy Noonan, and death.
Fri, September 01, 2017
Episode 23: Player Haters of the Bible
In episode 23, the gang discusses TV preacher Joel Osteen's Harvey scandal, as well as who the biggest player haters were in the scriptures among other topics.
Fri, August 25, 2017
Episode 22: Sisterhood of the Traveling Jean Jacket (w/ special guests: Sam Cole & Carrie Carter)
With the boys out of town it's real mf'in socialist feminist hours here on the Trillbillies. In this all-femme episode we talk media representations of Appalachian women, book recommendations, doctor face-offs, and more.
Fri, August 18, 2017
Episode 21: What Is To Be Done?
In this rather somber and factually inaccurate episode, we say a lot of things we'll probably take back in a week.
Fri, August 11, 2017
Episode 20: The Mothperson Prophecies (w/ special guest: Emily Hilliard)
In episode 20, we welcome our friend and professional folklorist, Emily Hilliard to discuss labor and capital's roles in the creation of folklore, West Virginia's Mothman legend, and why so many whites think they're directly descended from brown people (i.e. Cherokee Indians, Melungeons, Pocahontas, etc.), among other topics.
Fri, August 04, 2017
Episode 19: Popper Doxx
In Episode 19, Tom signs the gang up for a debate tournament with the big dawg JD Vance. Tarence forces everyone into a problematic leadership exercise. John Popper doxxes some poor soul.
Fri, July 28, 2017
(Hot) Takes on a Plane
Our friend Sammy G talks the do's and dont's of being a flight attendant. For the full episode, visit: https://www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty
Fri, July 21, 2017
Episode 18: The Importance Of Being Southern (w/ special guest: Cazembe Jackson)
In Episode 18, the Trillbillies report for duty for the upcoming race war, and talk southern socialist politics with Cazembe Jackson, national organizer with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, and activist with Black Lives Matter Atlanta.
Wed, July 19, 2017
Episode 17: Ray's Law
In episode 17, there's no substance folks. We talk about how the Mandela effect/Berenstain Bears parallel universe theory has affected us personally, and Tarence details the law of the universe that bears his last name.
Fri, July 07, 2017
Episode 16: Normie Clown Posse
Tom is MIA, so Tarence and Tanya write a short film about Tanya's vacation. Includes cameos from John Cougar Mellancamp, busted dolphins, Patch Adams, and an army of normie A.I. clown doctors.
Fri, June 30, 2017
Episode 15: What's The Matter With California? (w/ special guest: Drew Nutter)
In episode 15, we welcome the homie @DrewNutter in to help us analyze the red state/blue state divide, as well as how that divide mirrors the the death row/bad boy records feud of the 90's. Also we talk about the new Tupac movie and the California travel ban among other topics.
Thu, June 22, 2017
Episode 14: Sherman's March Madness (w/ special guest: Campbell Robertson)
In episode 14, we welcome the southern correspondent for the New York Times, Campbell Robertson (@campbellnyt), to talk about the movement to remove confederate monuments in New Orleans and elsewhere in the south. Tom and Tarence then do a dramatic reading (sort of) of Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's 2013 song, "Accidental Racist."
Tue, June 20, 2017
Swap Shop
B-roll from one of our earliest episodes that we found and thought was kind of funny. You probably won't agree. Listen here (for free): https://www.patreon.com/posts/11866450
Fri, June 16, 2017
Episode 13: WWC Tuesday Night Raw (w/ special guest: Elizabeth Catte)
In episode 13, we welcome historian, author, and all around G, Elizabeth Catte to talk about author Joan Williams's attempts to cash in on the current fascination of the so-called 'White Working Class' with her recent articles and new book of the same title. We also talk about Elizabeth's forthcoming book "What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia" among other topics, including whether Harry Caudill's* dick ever graced the pages of Time-Life. *If you're wondering who Harry Caudill is, he was basically JD Vance before JD Vance was JD Vance, but more progressive on environmental issues. More here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_M._Caudill
Sun, June 11, 2017
B-Side Teaser: Is Class an Identity?
A meandering, lost episode we recorded shortly after our appearance on the Katie Halper show. Tarence has a meltdown about class. Tom considers the excellent PR strategies of bad people. Tanya's just walkin' 'ere. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-side-is-class-11687581
Fri, June 09, 2017
Episode 12: Sexy Sex Miseducation (w/ special guest: Jenny Williams)
In episode 12, our favorite Hazardian Jenny Williams stops by the show with a bomb-ass quiche and chats with us about peppermint swirls, the Hands of God, and 3-way (or 15-way) phone sex.
Fri, May 26, 2017
Episode 11: Sucks or nah? (w/ special guests: Matt + Carrie)
In episode 11, we welcome our good friends Matt + Carrie Carter to talk sentient snuggies, cd-r consciousness, and the great Sears catalog dick conspiracy of '73 among other topics.
Fri, May 19, 2017
Episode 10: Better Not Call Saul (w/ special guest: Aaron Petcoff)
In Episode 10, we interview Aaron Petcoff about his recent Jacobin article, 'The Problem with Saul Alinsky,' and how it applies to leftist organizing in Appalachia and beyond.
Fri, May 12, 2017
Episode 9: Internet Goin' Nutz (w/ special guest: Joni Napier)
In episode 9, we highlight famous moments in rural internet history with our homegirl, Joni(@joniwasadiver).
Fri, May 05, 2017
Episode 8: Angry A Lot In Public (w/ special guest: Sarah Jones)
In Episode 8, we talk with Sarah Jones (@onesarahjones) of the New Republic about her recent piece (co-authored by Laura Reston) entitled "Appalachia Needs Big Government." We also talk about how Appalachia went red, the war on coal, and more.
Fri, April 28, 2017
Episode 7: The March For Pseudoscience (w/ special guest: Michelle Eigenheer)
In episode 7, we examine what it looks like when Libs take to the streets, and what a march for pseudoscience would look like with journalist Michelle Eigenheer (@fleurdelou_).
Tue, April 18, 2017
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, and analyze the paranoid style of today's American Evangelical Christian Right.
Fri, April 07, 2017
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 of us have? And of course, how sex looks different after 30. Enjoy!
Thu, March 23, 2017
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 in the new Trump budget and what that might mean for cultural documentation on the mountains. In part two, we examine, with special guest Lil Prosperino (@shittykittymom), the cottage industry of think pieces written by so-called 'coastal elites' about the so-called 'white working class.'
Thu, March 09, 2017
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 thought the tape was flames or trash. Track list: (1.) Bad Feminists (2.) Fuccboi Playbooks (3.) Tanya's advice for ASA (4.) Walking in (5.) Creative Communities + Eating Ass (6.) Why do people look different? (7.) Gettin' Out in front of it (8.) EXTREME Rhetoric (9.) All Continents Matter + Cop Dogs (10.) Redneck Tattoos (11.) Y'allmaste + Ben Carson Brain Drain (12.) Fuckload of Mountain Lions (13.) Smut Podcast (14.) Not Extreme Enough Executive Produced By: Marion "Suge" Knight, Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs, and Jimmy Iovine
Wed, March 01, 2017
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 Judy.
Tue, February 21, 2017
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, Eric Williams, whom we do a bit about on this one, is a respected scholar whose words we clearly took out of context and drew the wrong conclusions about. His radical critique of capitalism and the slave economy was a gap in our knowledge, and we're embarrassed to say we botched that one. But, still, fuck JD.
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