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A look at the history of the Appalachian region, one story at a time.
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Everybody Has a Story and We Are All Connected. Interviews, unique stories and more with a Downhome Flavour. Steve Bujold is one of the Best and a Pro who brings out the most in everyone he interviews. Celebrities and Downhome Heroes.
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A podcast about Appalachia by Appalachians
A look at the little known stories that make up our history
A comedy podcast to help better understand humanity and also to make fart jokes.
In 1931 Knox County, Tennessee, sheriff's deputies, along with federal Prohibition officers, found something very interesting underneath a house in Knoxville. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening and thanks for sharing our stories with your friends!…
Today, I sit down and share an entire bottle with Chris Porter. We talk about lucid dreams, how Chris became friends with Kid Rock, cross fit, getting in fights at concerts, trespassing, weed, and much more! Check out Chris’s special “A Man From Kansas” on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Chris-Porter-Man-Kansas/dp/B07NXQM2J7 Follow Halston on i…
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#433 Anorexics Have Sick Diet Tips with Maddy Smith
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Former fatty and current standup comedian Ari Shaffir talks to world-renowned weight fluctuator and comedian Maddy Smith about her massive weight gains and losses and then gains again and then losses and then pass outs and then weight gains and then anorexia and then back to normal. Nobody gives better weight loss tips than anorexics and Maddy has …
Shortly after the end of the Civil War an orphan boy disappeared near the High Knob, on the border of Scott and Wise Counties in Virginia. Today we tell a story that’s been handed down for over a hundred years of an Appalachian unsolved mystery! You can subscribe to the audio version of our podcast on your favorite podcast app. You can also subscri…
Shortly after the end of the Civil War an orphan boy disappeared near the High Knob, on the border of Scott and Wise Counties in Virginia. Today we tell a story that's been handed down for over a hundred years of an Appalachian unsolved mystery! You can subscribe to the audio version of our podcast on your favorite podcast app. As always, thanks fo…
Today, I sit down and have a few drinks with comedian Whitney Cummings. We talk about sex dolls, porn stars, edibles, cave diving, Chet Hanks, embarrassing dates, and Whitney Facetimes Dave Grohl, Ke$ha, Tom Segura, and Olivia Munn. Check out Whitney’s Podcast “Good For You” wherever you get yours! This episode is brought to you by Super Speciosa. …
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#432 Bark Like A Doggie With Luis J. Gomez
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Comedian and homosexual child predator Luis Gomez talks to pot-stirrer and comedian Ari Shaffir about his old days selling comedy tickets to classless tourists in Times Square. The stories were WILD. Stories of sex and violence and an early Kurt Metzger. The podcast starts inside and then moves outdoors to Times Square to try and find some of these…
Today we tell the story of the Wonderland Hotel and the area around it, Elkmont, both part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking that “Subscribe” button on YouTube! Give us a thumbs-up, too! Thanks for listening!…
Today we tell the story of the Wonderland Hotel and the area around it, Elkmont, both part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!
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# 472 - Greg Fitzsimmons, Mike Gibbons & ME
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Today I sit down with comedians Greg Fitzsimmons and Mike Gibbons. We talk about divorce, shooting “The Cabin” with Mike, cat calling, favorite bits from other comics, working on Ellen, and much more! Check out Greg and Mike’s Podcast “Sunday Papers” wherever you get yours! This episode is brought to you by Liquid IV. Get 25% off when you go to htt…
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#431 Edibles: This Is How Those Stories Start with Mike Cannon and Brendan Sagalow
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Space Cakes, Gummies, Brownies, chocolates, and the legendarily deadly Banana Bread. Comedian Brendan’s Sagalow and standup comedian Mile Cannon talk to standup comedian and creator of This is Not Happening Ari Shaffir about the dark arts of the baking world. It was a fun podcast about edible marijuana. You’ll be laughing the whole time. Ari has be…
Today I sit down with comedian Ryan Sickler. We talk about my favorite Honey Dew episodes, junkyards, my knife obsession, history, Ryans community outreach program, divorce, watching his Grandma die, kidney stones, and much more! Check out Ryans’s podcast ‘The Honey Dew” and go to https://www.patreon.com/TheHoneyDew for more! This episode is also b…
In the 1920s a young woman opened a business providing moonshine to all the bootleggers in the Harlan, Kentucky, area during Prohibition. After Prohibition she opened a store that sold legal liquor. She also sold moonshine there, for which she was arrested and tried and served her one and only jail sentence, even though she was arrested again and a…
In the 1920s a young woman opened a business providing moonshine to all the bootleggers in the Harlan, Kentucky, area during Prohibition. After Prohibition she opened a store that sold legal liquor. She also sold moonshine there, for which she was arrested and tried and served her one and only jail sentence, even though she was arrested again and a…
The desk where Daniel Dean’s death warrant was signed. In 1877 a farmer was shot dead as he was working in his fields. No one saw who fired the shot and nobody confessed to the murder. But Daniel Dean was hanged for the crime, splitting his community in half. Today we tell that story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spot…
In 1877 a farmer was shot dead as he was working in his fields. No one saw who fired the shot and nobody confessed to the murder. But Daniel Dean was hanged for the crime, splitting his community in half. Today we tell that story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your fav…
Today I sit down with comedian Taylor Tomlinson. We talk about touring, adapting during covid, what makes us spiral, TikTok, OCD, and much more! For all of Taylor’s tour dates go to https://ttomcomedy.com This episode is also brought to you by Tushy. Go to http://www.hellotushy.com/BERTCAST to get 10% off your order and FREE shipping This episode i…
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#430 Stav Cums On My Tits and Pours Cum Down My Throat: A Relationship Advice Episode with Stavros Halkias
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Host of the Cumtown podcast Stavros Halkias joins standup comedian Ari Shaffir for a relationship and sex advice episode of Skeptic Tank. This is a “Dear Ari” relationship advice episode that’s usually available on Patreon only but in honor of Juneteenth, we’re making this one available to the public. Standup comedian Stavros Halkias and former fri…
In 1929 there were textile strikes going on across the southeastern U. S., including at the two mills located in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Mack Elliott worked at one of those plants and was involved in union organizing there, which led, literally, to an explosive development. Today we tell that story. You can subscribe to the audio version of the St…
In 1929 there were textile strikes going on across the southeastern U. S., including at the two mills located in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Mack Elliott worked at one of those plants and was involved in union organizing there, which led, literally, to an explosive development. Today we tell that story.…
Today I sit down with film maker, vlogger, and YouTube star Casey Neistat. We talk about the impact he has had on my life/career, his rough childhood, quitting vlogs, how he met his wife, the million dollar drone ride, snowboarding through NYC, and much more! This episode is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code B…
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#429 Anxiety Ridden Time Bomb of Self Loathing with Big Jay Oakerson
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Standup comedian and host of The Bonfire and Legion of Skanks (in that order) Big Jay Oakerson talks about his struggle with anxiety disorder with comedian and host of nothing Ari Shaffir. Jay really went through it, man. He was fine and then one afternoon, he wasn’t. He couldn’t breathe, he couldn’t think straight, and the walls started crashing i…
We are back to in person podcasts from now on! Today I sit down with comedian Todd Glass. We talk about my chickens passing, complacency, homophobia, Paris Hilton, bone spurs, what touring is like, TikTok, and much more! This episode is also brought to you by Liquid IV. Get 25% off when you go to http://www.liquidiv.com and use the code “Bert” at c…
During the French Revolution a French baron attempted to establish a colony of Frenchmen in Appalachia, at present-day St. Paul, Virginia. Today we tell you that story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, IHeart Radio, TuneIn, Audible or wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for listening!…
During the French Revolution a French baron attempted to establish a colony of Frenchmen in Appalachia, at present-day St. Paul, Virginia. Today we tell you that story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, IHeart Radio, TuneIn, Audible or wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for listening!…
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#428 Crazy Latin Chick with Kim Congdon
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Comedian Kim Congdon is fucking nuts. Standup comedian and your host Ari Shaffir sits down with this crazy Chonga to discuss the origins of the stereotype of the fiery Latin woman and how wild and fun it can be to observe her in action. She has always frightened me with her crazy Puerto Rican-style rage. The intro is live from the Mexico City Centr…
Today I sit down with comedian Stavros Halkias. We talk about going bald, his nude modeling, Greece, losing his front tooth, confidence, Cum Town, partying, and much more! Check out Stavros’ Podcast “Cum Town” wherever you get yours! This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month with the discount code “BERT”. Get start…
Explorer, surveyor, soldier and Indian agent are all jobs held by Joseph Martin. He also built a settlement, Martin’s Station, that was a way station for settlers moving west into Kentucky. Today we tell his story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on you favorit…
Explorer, surveyor, soldier and Indian agent are all jobs held by Joseph Martin. He also built a settlement, Martin's Station, that was a way station for settlers moving west into Kentucky. Today we tell his story. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on you favorit…
Comedian Graham Kay has been fired more than anyone on Earth. Stand-up comedian Ari Shaffir, fresh off not appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast for two years and before that losing his own show 'This Is Not Happening,' now sits down with Graham to discuss the many times he’s been fired. The intro covers some of Ari’s own firings even thoug…
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Episode 33: Thunderbolt-Music and Magic, Man!
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This was the band's lineup from around 2005.keith Harris and Gary Fugere join me to share the memories, gigs, fun and laughter we had. Special guest appearance from Dustin Erikson and Gino Clement too. Downhome Corner connects from Campbellton, to Dalhousie to Listuguj to Vermont. From Northern New Brunswick it's the Legend of Thunderbolt!…
Today I sit down with comedian Iliza Shlesinger. We talk about being a morning person, doing stand up, cold showers, doing a sex scene with Mark Wahlberg, meeting Seinfeld, acting, and much more! Check out Iliza’s latest movie “The Right One” on demand today! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Go to http://www.forhims.com/bertcast for your 90 …
During World War I a wealthy playboy from Philadelphia refused induction into the U. S. Army and was charged and convicted of draft evasion. He managed to escape and, when captured, offered to buy his way out of prison with gold he said was hidden in the hills of West Virginia. That’s just a small part of this week’s story…you’ll have to listen for…
During World War I a wealthy playboy from Philadelphia refused induction into the U. S. Army and was charged and convicted of draft evasion. He managed to escape and, when captured, offered to buy his way out of prison with gold he said was hidden in the hills of West Virginia. That's just a small part of this week's story...you'll have to listen f…
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#426 Beaten By Hecklers: A Patreon Mailbag Episode With Robert Kelly
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Standup comedian Robert Kelly and standup comedian Ari Shaffir share their plan for world domination in a public Patreon episode. This is the kind of thing I do all the time on Patreon behind the paywall but I didn’t have a podcast for this week. So my lack of responsibility is your win! Congrats for following a degenerate. Join the Patreon for mor…
Today we tell the story of an East Tennessee man who realized after 20 years of marriage that he wasn’t who he always thought he was. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Audible or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!By Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
Today we tell the story of an East Tennessee man who realized after 20 years of marriage that he wasn't who he always thought he was. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, IHeart Radio, Audible or on your own favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening!
Today I sit down with Pro Surfer Nathan Florence. We talk about his month long sailing trip, big wave surfing, workouts, being held under water, his idols, and much more! Check out Nathan’s Vlog here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uX6GF5q2JxLjMkyivM2Og This episode is brought to you by Tushy. Go to http://www.hellotushy.com/BERTCAST to get 10%…
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Episode 32: Sandy Gillis and Jimmy The Janitor
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Jimmy is world famous and iconic. But in the 70's Sandy was my station manager and a mentor of mine at a radio station in Campbellton, NB.We talk about how Jimmy was created, how I got on the radio because of Sandy and trade some great radio stories including a bizarre one about the day Elvis died.You might remember some of our longtime radio pals …
On April 11, 1946, Earl McFarland was captured by the FBI at the corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville while waiting for a streetcar. Why this happened to a Marine veteran of the Battle of Guadalcanal is the subject of our story today. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening to our…
On April 11, 1946, Earl McFarland was captured by the FBI at the corner of Gay Street and Magnolia Avenue in Knoxville while waiting for a streetcar. Why this happened to a Marine veteran of the Battle of Guadalcanal is the subject of our story today. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app. Thanks for listening to our…
