We reconnect with Micah, owner of the Cluck Truck, to discuss his journey from being harshly criticized on our podcast to building a successful food truck business in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee.

• Reflecting on our earliest podcast episodes where we criticized Micah's food truck during a challenging service day
• The awkward reunion when we later encountered Micah at a movie premiere where his food truck was catering
• How Micah built the Cluck Truck from the ground up over three years
• The operational challenges of running a food truck including weather issues, price adjustments, and managing customer expectations
• Growth of the food truck scene in rural Appalachia compared to larger metropolitan areas
• Building a team structure with nine employees including designated managers for different aspects of the business
• Mobile ordering as a game-changer for the food truck business model
• Announcement of Cluck Core, an upcoming free music festival sponsored by Cluck Truck with bands from four states
• How maintaining food quality while scaling remains the biggest challenge

Check out Cluck Core at the Big Stone Gap Visitor Center on August 30th from noon to 9 PM – featuring bands from across the region and benefitting the local animal shelter.

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Ever wondered what it takes to transform a passion for food into a thriving business? Micah from Cluck Truck joins us to share his remarkable journey from Appalachian culinary roots to food truck entrepreneur with dreams of creating a local fried chicken empire.

From the moment Micah reveals his vision of turning Cluck Truck into a local chain (think Pals, but with fried chicken), you can feel his entrepreneurial spirit shining through. What's fascinating is that the Cluck Truck concept wasn't even his original idea—his business partner suggested it while Micah had been planning a more complex Southern fusion concept featuring dishes like panko-breaded catfish with jalapeño cheddar grits and gochujang crema. The pivot to chicken proved brilliant, combining accessibility with exceptional execution.

Micah's story is peppered with delightful surprises, from his high school days selling salt to classmates during the Michelle Obama lunch program restrictions (a quarter per grind!) to celebrity encounters including Papa John himself, who once handed out gift cards from his Escalade. His culinary influences range from his grandmother's traditional Appalachian cooking to his profound love of Asian cuisines—Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese—which have significantly shaped his menu offerings.

Beyond food, Micah demonstrates deep community commitment through initiatives like a shoe drive for a local closet and an upcoming free music festival called "Cluck Core" on August 30th at Big Stone Gap Visitor Center. His blend of culinary skill, business acumen, and community focus offers valuable insights for anyone looking to follow their passion while building something meaningful.

Follow Cluck Truck on social media to stay updated on weekly locations and upcoming events—or better yet, text the number in their Facebook bio for direct weekly updates!

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Remember the days of dial-up internet and rotary phones? Heavy D, Monroe, Key, and Lynn take a trip down memory lane, celebrating 10,000 downloads and nearly 50 episodes of Unpaid Lunch. We kick things off with power outage stories from workplaces that range from hilarious to downright chaotic—think hospitals running on landline phones and rotary devices. As we reminisce about ancient tech like BlackBerrys, we tease upcoming guests and relish the camaraderie that makes our breaks a blast.

In a fashion faux pas fiesta, we laugh at old style choices that should've never seen the light of day. From catastrophic hair dyes to eyebrow blunders, we share tales that are as cringeworthy as they are hilarious. Horror flicks sneak into the chat, with haircuts compared to iconic film characters, and our mixed feelings on "Terrifier 3" add fuel to the fire. The chapter ends with a nod to some of the most bizarre things we've witnessed at work, delivering plenty of humor and nostalgia.

We then venture into the future, brainstorming about wireless mics and "Dirty Jobs"-style interviews. Monroe gets serious with a poignant ER story that sparks a conversation on mental health, while we dream up fresh show formats and give a nod to AI's possible rise or rebellion. Our wander into spontaneity and sports brings personal stories of parenting and playful Halloween plans into the mix. So buckle up for a ride full of laughs, insights, and a few spirited tangents that make our show a rollercoaster of fun.(All of our descriptions are done with AI, So enjoy them as much as we do)



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