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Episode 255: Polydore Cowboys

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen up partner, today you'll be meeting the forest troll who can reverse your mandated vasectomy Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbill...

Episode 254: Dr. Yakub, CDC Director

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss all the latest and greatest crises on this week's episode of Trillbillies Support us: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 253: Comfort Zone To Danger Zone

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A little talk about Top Gun and the Profiles in Cancelled Courage, followed by an extended discussion about the latest nonprofit article making the ro...

Episode 252: Warkin' Hard or Hardly Warkin'

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 of...

Episode 251: What A Fool Believes (feat. Amber Rollo and Rax King)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Rollo (@ambercrollo) and Rax King (@RaxKingIsDead) from the podcast Low Culture Boil stop by to chat about recent developments in Whitesburg fla...

Episode 250: Basically Harmless

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Episode 249: Illegalize It

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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/trillbillyworke...

Episode 248: RICO The Rotary

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 247: The Fifth Trumpet

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 246: Under Hipgnosis (w/ special guest Rich Woodall)

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 "so...

Episode 245: Righteous Gangsterismo With Insane Characteristics

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-bigges...

Episode 244: The Digital Broadform Deed

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 243: A Couple of Bad Hombres

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 242: Bad Boys of American Letters

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 241: Our Own Fort Knox

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 easter...

Episode 240: Always the Duelists Maid, Never the Duelist

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 239: The Fragmented State (w/ special guests Craig and Ruth Wilson Gilmore) [Year Zero 6]

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this latest installation of the Year Zero series we're joined by long time researchers, teachers, and prison abolitionists Craig and Ruth Wilson G...

Episode 238: The Backwash of History

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 237: Got Some Nice Dresses For You

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-aborte...

Episode 236: The Hang Ten Melting Pot

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 whic...

Episode 235: The Parallels Are Off The Charts

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 234: The Canklehorse Economy

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We spend most of the episode discussing the new NFT initiative planned for our great state of Kentucky. Pictured: canklehorse NFT Support us on Patre...

Episode 233: Hotboxing The Senate

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we observe the tragic cognitive effects of drinking radioactive fracking fluid; explore the genealogy of Joe Manchin; propose a new film for...

Episode 232: Inspiring Confidence

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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; Ke...

Episode 231: Unexpected Truths

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 230: Honorably Charged (w/ special guests Rajat Suresh & Jeremy Levick)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tra...

Episode 229: Reading The Small Print

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, c...

**UNLOCKED** If It Sucks Ass It's Real

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 unfortunate...

Episode 228: The Analogy Only Goes So Far

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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/trillbilly...

Episode 227: Just Give Me A Second

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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/...

Episode 226: Happiness Is Not Found In A Documentary

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 doc...

Episode 225: You May Be Right And I May Be Crazy

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 224: Resplendent (w/ Special Guests: @murderxbryan, @len0killer, and @jakebrodes)

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 223: Never Felt Better In My Life

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We debrief from Halloween, then spend a little time talking about Election Day results. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 222: The Sissification Of The American Male

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 221: But Anyways

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

Episode 220: The Slippery Slope, Part I

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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: w...

Episode 219: Phantom Of The TL

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 218: Pinker Thinkers

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about Dolly, meet some Pinker's Thinkers, and check in with Bret and Gail. Find us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 217: Sunday Best

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Patr...

Episode 216: Double Dare Direct Action

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 215: Have You Forgotten? (Tanya Did)

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

[Year Zero 5] Uncanny Alley: 9/11 at the Bleeding Edge (feat. Jimmy Falun Gong & Dimitri)

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Thom...

Episode 214: Captain's Log

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Episode 213: Aint Free Yet But Close

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 212: Panjshir Valley Hillbillies

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 new...

Episode 211: Leaving Cop City

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we cover Cuomo, climate change, cops, and vaccine mandates Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 210: Some Accidents Happen Inside The Car

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.c...

Episode 209: Ready To Meet God

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 208: No Ketchup Packets In Space

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we follow up on the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (see Patreon episode #122), then discuss the so-called Billionaire Spa...

Episode 207: Animal Pharma

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss Tarence's dialectical history of the opioid epidemic in The Baffler. Long story short: the police bear just as much responsibilit...

Episode 206: The Solomon Four

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 205: Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ab...

Episode 204: 4000 Miles Without A Jack

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 203: Age/Sex/Launch Codes

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

Episode 202: The Roxana Syndrome

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 201: The People We Choose To Be Around

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 200: Appalachian Birthright

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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/ju...

Episode 199: Miner Threat (w/ Special Guests: Lee Bains III & The Valley Labor Report)

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, Alaba...

Episode 198: Waiting For Gadot

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Woke stocks, Liz Cheney, the geriatric coup, Kentucky continues to mooch off of New Jersey, and finally Palestine Support us on Patreon: www.patreon....

Episode 197: The Mods Must Be Crazy (w/ special guest Daniel Immerwahr)

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author and Northwestern University history professor Daniel Immerwahr stops by to tell us about why our tech overlords in Silicon Valley are suddenly ...

Episode 196: Battle Of The Bores

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the imminent armed conflict between introverts and extroverts. Support future scientific research like this at our Patreon...

Episode 195: Clean Coal Therapy

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about a new form of psychiatric therapy: coal gasification and sequestration. We also talk about Chuck Schumer's newfound progressiv...

Episode 194: The Just Enough Transition

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This one's mostly about the Just Transition. Is it Just enough for you yet??? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 193: Brain Virgins

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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/tri...

Episode 192: Amerigo Vespucci's Guide to Social Distancing

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 191: Suezter's Millions

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 invigo...

**UNLOCKED** The Thirst Is Taking Over

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

Episode 190: Hello Boulder

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 189: Chaos Walking, The Kurt Sutter Story(w/Bryan Quinby, Felix Biederman, & Matt Christman)

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 188: Erosion Economics

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 187: Working the Steps

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We take a look at yet another interesting 12-step program, then talk about the new Springsteen/Obama podcast, COVID deaths, Democrat ineptitude, and f...

Episode 186: Dereliction of Duty

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 185: The Democrat Destroyers

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bid...

Episode 184: The Eat Pray Love Coalition

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 183: Mall Street (w/ special guest Alexandra Scaggs)

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 182: Pillow Fascism

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about how we think fascism will look when it comes to this country, and the Biden inauguration.

**UNLOCKED** The William Tell Experience (w/ special guest Justin Roczniak)

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For Dolly's birthday we're unlocking this very special episode on the structural and engineering integrity of Dollywood and of amusement parks/roller ...

Episode 181: Rare Girth Minerals

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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/trillbillyworkersp...

Episode 180: Bay of Chuds

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tanya's back, and the government's on fire Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 179: Party's Over

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recap of the year 2020, in historical narrative form. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbillyworkersparty

Episode 178: The Wet Bandits

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Wet Bandits T&T examine the multiple meanings of Christmas (capitalism, horniness, waste, celebrating the cinematic arts) and then discuss "The Mo...

Episode 177: Mountain Oracle Radio, Vol. 2 (w/ special guest Ken Layne)

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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;...

Episode 176: Assimilants of Funk

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 175: 8 And 0 For Smokeshows

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 mor...

Episode 174: The Urbs (w/ special guest Mike Davis)[Year Zero 4]

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 173: Welcome to Sextonwood Parks and Resorts

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Please support political prisoners in Georgia: https://atlsolidarity.org/ This week it's apparently international men's day on the pod. This means To...

Episode 172: Stormin' Norman and the 10,000 Biker Coup

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Episode 171: Thank You, Kentucky

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trillbillies coverage of Election Day 2020 Also please welcome our newest Trillbilly member, Aaron Thorpe, who we couldn't bus up to Kentucky for thi...

Episode 170: Everyday is Halloween(And Not In a Fun Way!)

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween Special Featuring Stories From Special Guests: Gangsta Boo, The First Lady of Three 6 Mafia. Her Catalog is streaming on Spotify, Apple Mus...

Year Zero 3: The Blues Epistemology (w/ guest Jordan T. Camp)

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 "De...

Episode 169: Normalize It

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 168: Jet Fuel Can't Melt Clout

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

(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 anywa...

Bonus Episode: Black In Appalachia (w/ guests Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin, Angela Dennis, and William Isom)

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Episode 167: How Did Stan Do It

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More Trump COVID news, more McConnell/McGrath speculation, and a story about a Trump administration ruling that forces artists to draw wildlife next t...

UNLOCKED: The Fuck It List (w/ special guest Aaron Thorpe)

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocked premium episode concerning our initial reactions to the news that President Donald J. Trump has contracted the Covid-19 virus Support us on ...

Episode 166: The Last Temptation of Joe Biden

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coverage of the first 2020 presidential debate + Speak Your Piece for the week of September 30, 2020 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/trillbill...

Episode 165: No Country For Bulldozers

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 164: Back for the First Time

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's Deeply Diseased: Liberal Edition, as we examine three stories of rich liberal people acting like absolutely clueless psychopaths. But f...

Year Zero 2: Black Gold Fever (w/ special guest Timothy Mitchell)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...