Southerner: Conversations With Interesting Southerners

In this episode, I share with my wife Kimberly the top 10 Southern words or phrases (according to Chat GPT), and we discuss each of their meanings.  If you enjoy this epsiode, please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. And leave us a five-star rating and a positive review please and thank you! For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com, or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth. Love y'all!

In this episode Kimberly and I recount the day that Garth Brooks showed up at our home. Also, spoiler alert, a carpenter bee tries to attack me in the middle of this episode. Fun times. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

Today I wanted to share with you a letter that my grandmother wrote to my aunt in 1950 on the day she learned her son had been killed in action in the Korean War. On this Memorial Day, may we honor and remember the women and men who paid the ultimate price in service to our country. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

Kimberly and I sit in our sunroom and discuss food dishes that remind us of our childhood. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, then leave us a 5 star rating and a good review. If you don't enjoy the podcast, we'll be praying for you. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com. Follow us on Instagram at @madesouth. Love y'all!

Kimberly and I decided to sip some coffee at our kitchen table and talk about some of our favorite family heirlooms. If you like the podcast, please subscribe, and leave us a five star rating and a review! If you don't like the podcast, just move along. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth!

In this episode, Kimberly and Christopher discuss their recent trip to Captiva Island, Florida, and some drama that unfolded while on the island.  For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode Kimberly and Chris talk about how important dating is for their marriage. For all things MADE SOUTH, go to madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode I share with you three of my favorite books for summer reading. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode, Kimberly tries my favorite new summer cocktail. We name the drink Sunset On The Porch. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode, I share with you some recommendations for places to stay, eat, and have fun in my hometown of Franklin, Tennessee. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

Chris and Kimberly recap taking their family to the Franklin Rodeo. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

We talk about my first pilates class, ideas for podcast content, and more. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com, or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode I share with you my top five favorite George Strait songs. Happy birthday King George! For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode I'm joined by my wife, Kimberly, on our front porch. We sip frozen mango margaritas and talk about taking cold showers, red light therapy, and names for the cocktail bar I'd like to open. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

In this episode, I talk about junk drawers, Outer Banks, an insane Airbnb guest, and a brand new project I'm working on. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow @madesouth on Instagram.

Chris Richardson is a craftsman based in Birmingham, Alabama who focuses on the restoration of heirloom axes. In this episode, Chris and Chris talk about the food scene in Birmingham, Chris' love of old axes, and their new partnership for the future of MADE SOUTH Market. For more information on Chris, visit RichardsonAxeWorks.com or follow him on Instagram at @richardsonaxeworks. For all things MADE SOUTH, visit madesouth.com or follow @madesouth on Instagram.

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, The Tallahassee Democrat, Good Grit, South Magazine, Alabama Living, the Birmingham News, Thom Magazine, The Mobile Press Register, among others. He has authored fourteen books, and is the creator of the Sean of the South Podcast. For more information on Sean, visit https://seandietrich.com/ or follow him on Instagram at @seanofthesouth. For more episodes of Southerner, visit https://madesouth.com/ or follow Christopher Thomas on Instagram at @madesouth.

Zeb Ross is an internet sensation and a member of the J Creek Cloggers from Haywood County, North Carolina.   Sunday Supper with Chef Maneet Chauhan and Chef Edward Lee is coming up July 10 in Franklin, Tennessee. Tickets are available at MADESOUTH.COM.   Southern Whiskey Society is coming up August 6 in Franklin, Tennessee. Tickets are available at MADESOUTH.COM.   Looking for a fun getaway this summer? Check out the brand new MADE SOUTH Cottages in Tracy City, Tennessee. Details at MADESOUTHCOTTAGES.COM.

Chris visits with Clay Risen. Clay is a journalist for The New York Times who writes extensively about whiskey. Chris and Clay discuss the current state of whiskey, what it's like writing obituaries for interesting and notable people, family heirlooms, and more. To learn more about Clay, visit https://www.clayrisen.com/ or follow him at @risenc on Instagram. Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 Southern Whiskey Society event on August 6. Tickets are also on sale for the 2022 Sunday Suppers featuring chefs Maneet Chauhan and Thomas Tuggle with guest chefs Edward Lee (July 10), Frank Stitt (September 18), and Katie Button (December 4). Tickets for all events can be purchased at MADESOUTH.COM.

Chris visits with Sara McDaniel, also known as Sara from Simply Southern Cottage. They discuss Sara's passion for reviving old homes, how to grow a brand on Instagram, and a whole lot more.  To learn more about Sara, visit http://simplysoutherncottage.com or follow her at @SimplySouthernCottage on Instagram. If you're interested in MADE SOUTH Corporate Gifts for this holiday season, email [email protected] for details. If you'd like to become a MADE SOUTH Subscriber, visit http://madesouth.com.