Southerner: Conversations With Interesting Southerners

On this episode, Chris visits with THE Peg Leg Porker, legendary pitmaster Carey Bringle, to talk about BBQ, bourbon, and politics.   If you'd to purchase a MADE SOUTH Box, visit MADESOUTH.COM. Check out our new MADE SOUTH YouTube Channel at MADESOUTH.TV.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Sean Dietrich, also known as Sean of the South. Sean is an author, humorist, musician and storyteller. They talk about Sean's new book, May The Circle Be Unbroken, the purpose of pain and suffering in the human experience, The Andy Griffith Show, and so much more. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Duke's Mayonnaise: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes and a store locator. The Kentucky Experience: Join Chris on a bourbon and food adventure May 28-31 in Lexington, Kentucky. Check out all the details at KyExperience.com. Eli Mason: Make delicious Old Fashioneds at home with Eli Mason's all-natural cocktail mixer. Check it out at EliMason.com. Good Southerner: Stick on some South with Good Southerner stickers. GoodSoutherner.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Ketch Secor. Ketch is the front man of Old Crow Medicine Show. They talk about finishing two Bob Dylan songs, joining the Grand Ole Opry, starting a school, and so much more. Learn more about the school he help found at esnashville.org. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! Southern Whiskey Society: Check out the Winter edition of Southern Whiskey Society on February 29, 2020. Get tickets at southernwhiskeysociety.com Good Southerner: High quality vinyl stickers with classic southern phrases. Check them out at goodsoutherner.com/

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Chef Edward Lee. Chef Lee is one of the country's premier chefs. They talk about Johnny Cash, the superiority of Kentucky bourbon, bland food, and so much more. Find out more about Chef Lee at chefedwardlee.com. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop!

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Allan Benton. Allan is the legendary purveyor of Benton's Smokey Mountain Country Hams. They talk about being a being a foodie, making hams, what kept him up at night, and so much more. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Trey Cioccia. Trey is Executive Chef of Farmhouse and Black Rabbit in Nashville, TN. They talk about running restaurants in Downtown Nashville, history of the Nashville food scene, Rabbit Rolls, and so much more. Learn more about the Nov. 2 event Nashville Gathers here. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Jean-Paul Bourgeois. Jean-Paul is a chef and southerner currently living outside of the South. They talk about being a southerner in New York, crawfish season, eating like a southerner, and so much more. Learn more about Jean-Paul at www.jeanpaulbourgeois.com. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Marianne Eaves. Marianne has the distinct honor of becoming Kentucky’s First Female Bourbon Master Distiller since Prohibition. They talk about the changing whiskey landscape, visiting Kentucky, running away with the circus, and so much more. Learn more about Marianne at www.marianneeaves.com. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with John Christian Phifer. John Christian is Executive Director of Larkspur Conservation. They talk about natural burial, embalming and the Civil War, the corporatization of the funeral industry, and so much more. Learn more about John Christian at www.larkspurconservation.org. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Jordan Goodwin. Jordan is a blacksmith and proprietor of Axe & Anvil. They talk about his unique fashion, the paradox that technology brings to craftsmen, community and so much more. Learn more about Jordan at axe-n-anvil.com. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop! 5th annual MADE SOUTH Holiday Market: November 15-16, 2019 in Franklin, TN. With more than 100 makers from all over the South, it truly is one of the greatest celebrations of makers, food, music, and drink all in one place.  

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Katie Jacobs. Katie is a professional stylist, photographer, graphic designer, and author of the book So Much to Celebrate. They talk about Nashville traffic, being a professional stylist, dinner parties, and so much more. Learn more about Katie at stylingmyeveryday.com. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop!

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Brandon Frohne. Brandon is Director of Culinary at Holler and Dash. They talk about Brandon's personal journey, biscuits, mayonnaise, and so much more. Follow Brandon on Instagram @Brandon_Frohne. Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Duke's Mayo: The best mayonnaise in the world. Visit DukesMayo.com for recipes, store locator, and shop!

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Alex Belew. Alex is the Executive Chef and owner of Dallas & Jane in Murfreesboro, TN. They talk about the challenges of being a restauranteur, Murfreesboro, his first kitchen job, and much more.  Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Dolester Miles. Dolester is the James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef at Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, AL. They talk about coconut cake, working at Highlands Bar & Grill since day one, winning her James Beard Award, and much more.  Southerner is presented by: Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Stephen and Jessica Rose. Stephen and Jessica are the founders of The Peach Truck. They talk about working as together as a husband & wife team, the Peach Truck Cookbook, and, well, all things peaches. Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Nick Bishop Sr. & Nick Bishop Jr. The Bishops are the father and son team behind Hattie B's Hot Chicken. They talk about the future of Hattie B's, grilling, meat and threes, and much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Tyler Brown. Tyler is Executive Chef and a partner at Southall Farms in Franklin, TN. They talk about Southall Farms, foraging, music, and much more.  Learn more about The Rambling and Southall Farms. Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Joe Leavitt. Joe is the Director of Event Production for Dave Ramsey, and a co-host on an upcoming project with Chris. They talk about theatre, BBQ, a new MADE SOUTH Podcast, and so much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Mike Vogel. Mike is a Hollywood actor, who has made his home in Tennessee. They talk about moving to the South, being in The Help, time travel, and so much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Dave Ramsey. Dave is the host of The Dave Ramsey Show and founder of Ramsey Solutions. They talk about barefoot skiing, heirlooms, gratitude, and so much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.