PODCAST · comedy
Chuck's Mom from KY
by Charles Pennington III
Genuine Mom calls from Kentucky, deep in Appalachia where hope never had a chance. Where Hillbilly meets "heck no!" and misunderstandings within the trailer park abound.
Episodes
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#054 Medicare and Elder Abuse
Recorded 6/2/2026 - released 6/3/2026 - modified with phone number removed 6/17/2026
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#053 Real Important Medicare News
I call my mother back after receiving several texts and missed calls while I was at a movie theater. She says she has urgent news. It isn't. Recorded 3/13/2026 - Edited & Released 3/24/2026
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#052 No Pinchin' 'Cause I'm Wearin' Green
I tell mom about getting banned from Video Archives Theater (it IS my fault, and I own that) and last night's inconsistent screening at the Vista of Porgy & Bess. My mother tells more of Garnet's plans and how she's wearing green to avoid getting pinched. I left these completely un-edited as a…
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#051 Driving and Socks
Mom discusses plans to drive Garnet's car and how she got her new socks. Recorded and edited March 16, 2026 - Released March 17, 2026
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#050 911 on Open Bottle
Mom calls to complain about her neighbor but ends up telling a story about ignoring traffic laws on a morning liquor store run. She reaches out to the worst resource for advice. Recorded and Edited Oct. 27, 2025 - Released March 16, 2026
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#049 Phone and Church
Mom fixed her phone and is asked what she learned at church. Recorded/Edited/Released March 15, 2026
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#048 An Invitation from Aunt Garnet and Cousin Jana
Mom and I have determinded that she needs to move out here with me in Caifornia, but mean Aunt Garnet and Crazy Cousin Jana have another plan. They lure her to a disasterous overnight stay with them in West Virginia. We'd been told that Jana had "fits" but we'd never actually heard one before....
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#047 Jeff on the Run
Mom tells me about Jeff, her would-be beau, appearing at her apartment door twice uninvited. Two weeks later and he's a missing person. Does my mother have information the police should know? I start with excerpts from calls two weeks ago, and then you can hear our discussion earlier today…
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#046 Who's Dead Now
Mother recounts dead celebrities and makes sure to mention how old they'd be in relation to her "if they weren't not dead". Our English and Irish ancestry is discussed along with more details on my mother's family line. Oh, and my older brother was supposed to have been aborted. Recorded 8/21/25…
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#045 Delivery to the ICU
Mom receives a neighbor's grocery delivery but is too afraid to call the office about it. I e-mail and call on her behalf. This is just another example of how people like my mother are at a Digital Disadvantage and can be intimidated by the very people they are supposed to contact when there is a...
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#044 Mother Asks the Question and Gets Her Apartment Cleaned
Recorded 8/19/25 to 8/20/25 - Patreon Release 10/19/25 - General Release 10/29/25
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#043 Propositions and Country Music
Mom discusses the rumor that government programs are on the way out, but hot dogs and country music will always make things better. Recorded 8/19/25 - Patreon Release 10/18/25 - General Release 10/27/25
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#040 Reckless Disregard
Recorded 8/18/25-8/19/25 - Patreon Release 10/15/25 - General Release 10/24/25
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#039 Food and Dreams
Mom continues to spend time with Kay, whose maniacal laughter can be heard in the background as we talk about finding quality medical care outside of Kentucky and me meeting actress Barbara Hershey at an American Cinematheque event. We both discuss traveling and how we could work it into a…
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#038 Making Lists and Cooking Pot Pies
Mom continues her search for someone to clean her apartment well below market rates (even for Kentucky) while I try to interest her in the kind of life she could have with me in California. I advise her to make lists of things she'd like to see or do while also advising her on the proper way to...
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#042 Final Violation Day 2
This begins with yesterday morning and the letter I sent in response to the final violation. The story continues to develop. Recorded 10/16/25 - Released 10/17/25
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#041 Final Violation
I rushed this out quickly as Mother received a Final Violation notice on Wednesday. I feel this highlights a major problem with our aging seniors that puts them at a "digital disadvantage". Recorded 10/15/2025 - QUICK RUSH RELEASE: 10/17/2025
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#037 Skin Cancer and a Future Plan
Mom and I discuss our various medications as well as her skin cancer, Madonna's birthday, and a plan for a better life. Recorded 8/16/25 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct 15, 2025
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#036 Wicked and Big Plans
Mother views Wicked and has notes. I propose a different life away from KY and a way we can make it happen. Oh, and Kay cons my mom into a soda run with a cart to the gas station up the hill. Recorded Aug 15-16, 2025 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct 13, 2025
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#035 Thursday is Friday Somewhere
Mother continues to want to find someone to clean her apartment at 1994 rates while concern grows for her friend Kay's health. At one point Mother insisted it was Thursday when it was Friday and somehow turned it around. Recorded Aug 15, 2025 - Patreon Release Oct 5, 2025 - General Release Oct…
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#032 Suggesting Relocation (Not France)
In this episode, my mother and I wander through decades of pop culture and family memories — from Natalie Wood to frozen dinners — as we laugh, reminisce, and gently debate whether it's time for her to move somewhere new. My mother discusses aging, independence, and the small comforts that make a...
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#031 Normal or Not
Mother shares her opinions on WellCare deliveries, friends Wanda and Brenda Kay (one of the three she knows), and The Young and the Restless, plus her feelings on Cherry Sprite Zero, Chick-fil-A milkshakes, and Reese's cupcakes. Recorded Aug 14, 2025 - Patreon Release Sept 26, 2025 - General...
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#030 Stress Tested
I try to keep up with my mom as she bounces from her upcoming stress test to old Broadway shows, forgotten DVDs, and family gossip. It's equal parts exasperating and endearing—a snapshot of what it's like to juggle her stories, quirks, and surprises while just trying to have a normal…
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#034 SPECIAL EPISODE USAA Refund or Scam? Day 2
Day Two on this USAA fraud issue. I received dubious pictures of the alleged letter, followed by distractions concerning Jeff and other gossip. I even speak to the bank. I know she is lying about so much here! Sorry to jump ahead in the episode numbering (the episodes in between have been…
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#033 SPECIAL EPISODE: USAA Refund or Scam?
I need some input on this one as Mother believes she got a valid refund check from USAA when she hasn't had any business with them in years. She lies and we argue, and then... I'm still not sure. HELP!!! Sorry to jump ahead in the episode numbering (the episodes in between have been completed but...
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#029 Girls Choir
In this episode, Mom bounces from TV reruns to wild celebrity gossip, insisting Luke Bryan once texted her and Paul McCartney might need an Apple gift card. Between rewinding Golden Girls, debating Chips Ahoy cookies, and reminiscing about old concerts, she spirals into stories about neighbors,...
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#028 Finding Help
In this episode, I'm on the line with Mom as she jumps from raving about Chick-fil-A peach milkshakes and cereal experiments to stressing over her upcoming heart test, debts, and a neighbor who may or may not be feeding the cats. Along the way, we revisit Kay's health battles, a Capital One scam,...
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#027 Stress Test
Mom preps for her chemical stress test and then wanders into tangents about Chick-fil-A milkshakes and sky-high pizza prices, while I counter with the art of turning Kings Hawaiian rolls into gourmet snacks. Recorded Aug 11-12, 2025 - Patreon Release Sept 21, 2025 - General Release Sept 26, 2025
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#026 Three's Company and Stuff
Recorded Aug 11, 2025 - Patreon Release Sept 18, 2025 - General Release Sept 24, 2025 From French Toast Crunch and peach milkshakes to neighborhood drama, lost toes, and Three's Company nostalgia, Mom and I catch up on family, food, and funny memories.
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#025 The Grocery Debacle and Kevin Costner
A chaotic grocery delivery gone wrong sparks sharp humor and family frustrations, with side trips into neighbors, church, and snack-time confessions. Recorded Aug 10-11, 2025 - Patreon release Sept 18, 2025 - Podcast release Sept 22, 2025
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#024 Ding Dongs, Real ID, and Elton John
A lighthearted mix of everyday mishaps, pop culture chatter, and family banter, from Hostess recalls to Pierce Brosnan crushes, Elton John concerts, and the eternal choice between church and helping a neighbor. Recorded from 9/1-2/2025 - Released 9/4/2025
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#023 Drunk Driving and DVD Troubles
Mom struggles to watch Pass the Ammo on DVD, convinced the player is cursed. Meanwhile, Barry drives her to Walmart while drinking, and family gossip unfolds around cousins, doctors, and Chick-fil-A workers. #023 Drunk Driving and DVD Troubles Podcast premiere 8/30/2025 Recorded Aug 9, 2025
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#022 Kelly Clarkson and Sausage on the Grill
Between debates over Kelly Clarkson's age, Diana Ross concerts, and Madonna's kids, Mom still finds time to complain about Barry cooking sausage in his underwear. Family updates, medical woes, and neighborhood drama tie it all together. #022 Kelly Clarkson and Sausage on the Grill Podcast…
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#021 Sugar Highs and Violations
Mom juggles medical appointments, building violations, and far too much sugar. What begins as an ordinary couple of days spirals into debates about health, neighbors, and who owes what to whom. #021 Sugar Highs and Violations Podcast premiere 8/25/2025 Recorded Aug 7-8, 2025
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#020 Shark Tank and Torchlight
A chaotic episode mixing Shark Tank-style business pitches, toe troubles, and a disastrous Torchlight movie watchalong. The conversation veers from medical scares to small-town scams without ever quite landing. #020 Shark Tank and Torchlight Podcast premiere 8/21/2025 Recorded Aug 6-7, 2025
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#019 Barry the Villain and Life of Chuck
Mom and I discuss The Life of Chuck (which I loved) but are sidetracked by Barry's increasingly hateful behavior. Between his grudges, gossip, and manipulations, he cements himself as the true antagonist of Mom's neighborhood. #019 Barry the Villain and Life of Chuck Podcast premiere 8/18/2025...
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#018 Too Many Brenda Ks
As if Barry's behavior weren't enough, Mom realizes there are three different women named Brenda K living in just two buildings near her. Between toe surgeries, midnight calls, and Barry's sister drama, the coincidences pile up. #018 Too Many Brenda Ks Podcast premiere 8/16/2025 Recorded Aug 1-3,...
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#017 Barry in Boxers
Mom finally admits she's not interested in Barry, especially after he wanders around in boxers in front of his sister. Add in cigarette runs, Madonna debates, and a neighbor losing toes, and the saga just keeps getting stranger. #017 Barry in Boxers Podcast premiere 8/13/2025 Recorded July...
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#016 Electric Bills and Swedish Meatballs
A long line for utility help, a surprise divorce decree in the mail, and yet another scam letter—Mom's week is full of bureaucratic nonsense. Dinner doesn't help either, with a failed Swedish meatball frozen meal making the cut. #016 Electric Bills and Swedish Meatballs Podcast premiere 8/11/2025...
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#015 Barry's Sister and the Bathroom
Barry's expectations are revealed—and they're disturbing. From asking Mom to care for his sister in the bathroom to strange household arrangements, the "plot" thickens. Kay cackles while Mom swears she's not signing up for this mess. #015 Barry's Sister and the Bathroom Podcast premiere 8/8/2025...
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#014 Barry's Grocery Store Plans
Barry suddenly has big ideas—not just about Mom, but about groceries and money. The family debates whether he's scheming or just strange, and what it really means when a neighbor gets too involved. #014 Barry's Grocery Store Plans Podcast premiere 8/6/2025 Recorded July 22-26, 2025
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#013 Barry's Still Around
Despite hopes that he'd move on, Barry is back—and making himself comfortable. Mom shares updates about his persistence, his sister, and all the red flags that keep popping up. #013 Barry's Still Around Podcast premiere 8/3/2025 Recorded July 16-22, 2025
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#012 Fireworks and Richard Gere
Fourth of July brings its own brand of excitement: fireworks, questionable neighbors, and a strange detour into Richard Gere from viewing Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). It's America, Mom-style. #012 Fireworks and Richard Gere Originally released 8/3/2025 Recorded July 4-16, 2025
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#011 Cousins, Toes, and Trouble
Mom updates everyone on Kay, a neighbor about to lose some toes, while also gossiping about her cousins Jana, other neighbors, and small-town drama. Somehow, the medical talk always circles back to family chaos. #011 Cousins, Toes, and Trouble Originally released 7/31/2025 on...
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#010 Is There a Phil Collins in the Room?
Mom swears she's about to marry country legend George Strait—despite him already being married. I try to talk her down from a likely scam, but she's convinced Nashville romance is calling. #010 Is There a Phil Collins in the Room? Originally released 6/27/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast...
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#009 Banned from Facebook (Again)
From Mississippi millionaires to unsolicited "adult photos," Mom explains why she got banned from Facebook. The stories involve naked strangers, diaper fetishes, and a one-legged neighbor. #009 Banned from Facebook (Again) Originally released 6/12/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast premiere...
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#008 The Fake Car Insurance Refund
A text promises Mom a $1,300 insurance refund from 2024—even though she didn't own a car. She wisely refuses to click, but the conversation spirals into unpaid cigarette debts and medical updates. #008 The Fake Car Insurance Refund Originally released 5/31/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast...
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#007 Who's in My Apartment?
Mom receives mysterious photos of her own apartment, supposedly taken while she was gone. Is it a scam, a stalker, or just another mix-up? I call up my friend Dottie to help make sense of everything. #007 Who's in My Apartment? Originally released 5/28/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast...
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#006 Texting Barry Gibb
Mom insists she used to text with Bee Gees legend Barry Gibb—despite him being married for decades. When rumors of his death spread, she's heartbroken… until she learns he's still alive. #006 Texting Barry Gibb Originally released 5/22/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast premiere 7/31/2025
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#005 Luke Bryan Owes Me $1,500
This week, it's Luke Bryan scamming Mom—out of cash and a wedding promise. She calls the country star a "piece of shit," but not before revealing just how far the scam went. #005 Luke Bryan Owes Me $1,500 Originally released 5/19/2025 on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube Podcast premiere 7/31/2025
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Genuine Mom calls from Kentucky, deep in Appalachia where hope never had a chance. Where Hillbilly meets "heck no!" and misunderstandings within the trailer park abound.
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Chuck's Mom from KY is created and hosted by Charles Pennington III.
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