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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Well, hey, y'all, let's talk about what you can do
in the South outside. This is the podcast where we
explore all the amazing things you can do outside in
the South while also sweating through your shirt and dodging
wildlife that seems personally offended by your existence. So we're
gonna talk about everything from hunting and fishing to mutting, surfing,
(00:23):
and boating. We've got everything you need to know about
getting outside and getting dirty, plus some helpful tips for
surviving snakes, mosquitoes, the size of helicopters, and the ever
charming swamp butt. So slap on some bugspray, grab your cooler,
and let's talk about why the South is the ultimate
playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Let's start with the South's unofficial pastime, hunting.
(00:50):
Whether you're after deer, ducks, wild boar, turkey, hunting in
the South is a mix of tradition, patients, and fashion
choices that invall way too much camouflage. Step one, wake
up at four am. Yes, you heard me right, four am,
because animals like to ruin your sleep schedule. Huh not really,
(01:11):
that's when they eat, y'all. Step two, Sit quietly into
deer stand. This is really difficult for me. The quiet
part for hours while trying not to sneeze or crinkle
your snack wrappers. Step three. When you're finally spot something,
you'll suddenly realize you forgot the most basic hunting rule
(01:31):
be still and be quiet. But hey, nothing bonds you
to your family quite like freezing a tree stand while
debating whether deer can smell your granola bar. So pro
tip if you're hunting turkeys, be prepared for one of
those most frustrating animals in the planet. They're dumb enough
to down in the rain, but smart enough to avoid you.
(01:54):
All right, let's talk about the second biggest thing to
do in the South outdoor. That is fishing. Relaxing until
it's not sit relax and occasionally sit out. I got
one while falling into the water. Fresh water fishing think bass,
catfish and the occasional snapping turtle that will make you
(02:17):
question your life choices, or saltwater fishing for those who
like their fish bigger and their tants redder bonus sharks
might just spice things up, and big sharks. Some fishing
tips for you. Number one, bring sunscreen, bug spray, and
a cooler of drinks because you're gonna be there for
(02:39):
a while. Number two, do not try to make friends
with that fish you just reeled in. Catfish have spines,
and they're not afraid to use them. Yep. My dad
stepped on the catfish one time and it shot through
the bottom of his foot, right through his shoe sole,
into his foot, into his big toe. Yep, he had
(02:59):
to have it removed in the emergency room. Didn't think
I'd ever seen my dad cry. It was awful. And
number three, brag about your catch, no matter how small
it is. If anyone questions you, it looked way bigger
in person. All right, Now, let's talk about mudding and
(03:19):
four wheeling, where the fun meets the filth. If you've
never heard of muddy, let me paint you a picture.
You're in a truck or on a four wheeler, you
hit the gas and suddenly everyone is covered in mud.
It's chaotic, messy, and possibly the most fun you can
have while ruining your clothes. The trucks lift kits, giant
(03:44):
tires and engine was loud enough to scare off snakes
and alligators are a must. The trails find a field,
a trail, or a giant puddle and letter rip. The
muddier the better, and the cleanup there usually isn't one,
but sometimes there is. Mud stays in your truck forever.
(04:06):
It's a badge of honor, or it goes on your
mother's driveway. So here's a pro tip. If you're a
first time or were's something you don't care about. Mud
has a sneaky way of ending up in places you
don't even know exists. Now, let's get into the ocean
and the water. Some of my favorite places in the South.
(04:30):
We're gonna go to the coast. Believe it or not,
you can surf in the South. Places like the outer
banks of North Carolina, Foley Beach, and South Carolina and
parts of Florida have legit waves that'll let you live
out your point break dreams. So for surfing, it's a
workout and humbling experience. You'll spend ninety percent of your
(04:51):
time falling off the board and ten percent trying not
to swallow salt water, all while worrying whether Jaws is
surfing your board. And then that's boating. It's a little
safer if you're worried about the sharks. If you've got
a boat or a friend with a boat. Even better,
you've won life. Boating in the South means lazy days
(05:14):
on the lake, on the waterway, in the ocean, tubing
and debating who's in charge of the anchor. So wildlife warning,
let's be real. Sharks are out there, but don't panic.
If you don't taste like a seal, you're probably fine camping.
(05:37):
Camping in the South is not for the faint of heart.
You'll bond with nature, but you'll also bond with mosquitoes, humidity,
and snakes. Let's talk about the mosquitoes in the South,
the unfortificial bird of the South. That's right, you heard me.
(05:57):
They are massive, they are huge, and they bite and
for people that are allergic to mosquitoes like me, those
bites last for weeks. So bring bug spray and accept
your fate. Humidity, you're not sweating, you're glistening. Huh right now,
(06:18):
you're sweating right through all of your clothes where light
clothes like linen. Linen is the unofficial fabric, or i
should say official fabric of the South. And then let's
talk about snakes. Most are harmless, but if you hear rattling,
maybe don't poge it with a stick. If you live
(06:39):
in the South, you need to get to know your snakes,
and you need to teach your children about your snakes,
and you need to be careful. So pro tip choose
your camping buddy wisely. A good camping trip requires someone
who knows how to build a fire and someone who
doesn't complain when it rains. Ideally that's the same person.
(07:04):
Let's talk about the challenges of being outdoors in the South.
It's not just fun and games. It's sweat, bugs and
animals that have bad attitudes heat and humidity. It's like
living in a hot, wet blanket. Hydrate, wear breathable clothes,
and don't even think about straightening your hair. Embrace those curls, ladies.
(07:28):
And if you stand still for more than two seconds, congratulations,
you are a mosquito buffet. And with the snakes rule
of thumb, red on black, friend of jack, red on yellow,
kill a fellow, or just avoid all snakes, because who's
got time to memorize that. And then we have alligators.
(07:53):
If there's water, there's a gator. Don't feed them. Please
don't feed them. Please please please, please, please please please.
If you move to the South from the North, don't
feed them, and don't walk your little dogs close to
the water they will get eaten. Don't poke them, and
definitely don't try to take a selfie with them. Just
(08:16):
stay away and then the sharks stay calm, stay aware,
and maybe don't wear a glittery swimsuit that screams snacks.
So let's talk final outdoor pep talk, your ultimate guide
to outdoor adventures in the South. There you have it, folks.
(08:39):
Whether you're mudding, hunting, surfing, or camping, the South offers
endless opportunities. Have fun, get dirty, and make memories while
swatting away mosquitoes and avoiding gaiters. So just remember, hydrate,
bring bug spray, don't poke wildlife, and please don't take
(09:00):
selfies with alligators. So until next time, y'all get outside,
enjoy yourselves, and if you can get a beach chair,
go to the beach, put your feet in the sand,
watch the waves, feel the cool water. Go shelling. That's
(09:24):
the best thing ever. And if your kids tell you
that they're going mudding, make sure that you tell them
that if they come back and wash their cars on
your driveway and don't spray off the mud, that you're
going to kill them because that mud is sticky and
(09:45):
it will stick on your driveway for weeks and weeks
and weeks. So if you move to the South and
your kids start mudding, tell them to go to the
car wash and wash their cars off before they come home.
So that's just one more pro tip. Thank you, and
for talk next time.
Well, hey, y'all, let's talk about what you can do
in the South outside. This is the podcast where we
explore all the amazing things you can do outside in
the South while also sweating through your shirt and dodging
wildlife that seems personally offended by your existence. So we're
gonna talk about everything from hunting and fishing to mutting, surfing,
(00:23):
and boating. We've got everything you need to know about
getting outside and getting dirty, plus some helpful tips for
surviving snakes, mosquitoes, the size of helicopters, and the ever
charming swamp butt. So slap on some bugspray, grab your cooler,
and let's talk about why the South is the ultimate
playground for outdoor enthusiasts. Let's start with the South's unofficial pastime, hunting.
(00:50):
Whether you're after deer, ducks, wild boar, turkey, hunting in
the South is a mix of tradition, patients, and fashion
choices that invall way too much camouflage. Step one, wake
up at four am. Yes, you heard me right, four am,
because animals like to ruin your sleep schedule. Huh not really,
(01:11):
that's when they eat, y'all. Step two, Sit quietly into
deer stand. This is really difficult for me. The quiet
part for hours while trying not to sneeze or crinkle
your snack wrappers. Step three. When you're finally spot something,
you'll suddenly realize you forgot the most basic hunting rule
(01:31):
be still and be quiet. But hey, nothing bonds you
to your family quite like freezing a tree stand while
debating whether deer can smell your granola bar. So pro
tip if you're hunting turkeys, be prepared for one of
those most frustrating animals in the planet. They're dumb enough
to down in the rain, but smart enough to avoid you.
(01:54):
All right, let's talk about the second biggest thing to
do in the South outdoor. That is fishing. Relaxing until
it's not sit relax and occasionally sit out. I got
one while falling into the water. Fresh water fishing think bass,
catfish and the occasional snapping turtle that will make you
(02:17):
question your life choices, or saltwater fishing for those who
like their fish bigger and their tants redder bonus sharks
might just spice things up, and big sharks. Some fishing
tips for you. Number one, bring sunscreen, bug spray, and
a cooler of drinks because you're gonna be there for
(02:39):
a while. Number two, do not try to make friends
with that fish you just reeled in. Catfish have spines,
and they're not afraid to use them. Yep. My dad
stepped on the catfish one time and it shot through
the bottom of his foot, right through his shoe sole,
into his foot, into his big toe. Yep, he had
(02:59):
to have it removed in the emergency room. Didn't think
I'd ever seen my dad cry. It was awful. And
number three, brag about your catch, no matter how small
it is. If anyone questions you, it looked way bigger
in person. All right, Now, let's talk about mudding and
(03:19):
four wheeling, where the fun meets the filth. If you've
never heard of muddy, let me paint you a picture.
You're in a truck or on a four wheeler, you
hit the gas and suddenly everyone is covered in mud.
It's chaotic, messy, and possibly the most fun you can
have while ruining your clothes. The trucks lift kits, giant
(03:44):
tires and engine was loud enough to scare off snakes
and alligators are a must. The trails find a field,
a trail, or a giant puddle and letter rip. The
muddier the better, and the cleanup there usually isn't one,
but sometimes there is. Mud stays in your truck forever.
(04:06):
It's a badge of honor, or it goes on your
mother's driveway. So here's a pro tip. If you're a
first time or were's something you don't care about. Mud
has a sneaky way of ending up in places you
don't even know exists. Now, let's get into the ocean
and the water. Some of my favorite places in the South.
(04:30):
We're gonna go to the coast. Believe it or not,
you can surf in the South. Places like the outer
banks of North Carolina, Foley Beach, and South Carolina and
parts of Florida have legit waves that'll let you live
out your point break dreams. So for surfing, it's a
workout and humbling experience. You'll spend ninety percent of your
(04:51):
time falling off the board and ten percent trying not
to swallow salt water, all while worrying whether Jaws is
surfing your board. And then that's boating. It's a little
safer if you're worried about the sharks. If you've got
a boat or a friend with a boat. Even better,
you've won life. Boating in the South means lazy days
(05:14):
on the lake, on the waterway, in the ocean, tubing
and debating who's in charge of the anchor. So wildlife warning,
let's be real. Sharks are out there, but don't panic.
If you don't taste like a seal, you're probably fine camping.
(05:37):
Camping in the South is not for the faint of heart.
You'll bond with nature, but you'll also bond with mosquitoes, humidity,
and snakes. Let's talk about the mosquitoes in the South,
the unfortificial bird of the South. That's right, you heard me.
(05:57):
They are massive, they are huge, and they bite and
for people that are allergic to mosquitoes like me, those
bites last for weeks. So bring bug spray and accept
your fate. Humidity, you're not sweating, you're glistening. Huh right now,
(06:18):
you're sweating right through all of your clothes where light
clothes like linen. Linen is the unofficial fabric, or i
should say official fabric of the South. And then let's
talk about snakes. Most are harmless, but if you hear rattling,
maybe don't poge it with a stick. If you live
(06:39):
in the South, you need to get to know your snakes,
and you need to teach your children about your snakes,
and you need to be careful. So pro tip choose
your camping buddy wisely. A good camping trip requires someone
who knows how to build a fire and someone who
doesn't complain when it rains. Ideally that's the same person.
(07:04):
Let's talk about the challenges of being outdoors in the South.
It's not just fun and games. It's sweat, bugs and
animals that have bad attitudes heat and humidity. It's like
living in a hot, wet blanket. Hydrate, wear breathable clothes,
and don't even think about straightening your hair. Embrace those curls, ladies.
(07:28):
And if you stand still for more than two seconds, congratulations,
you are a mosquito buffet. And with the snakes rule
of thumb, red on black, friend of jack, red on yellow,
kill a fellow, or just avoid all snakes, because who's
got time to memorize that. And then we have alligators.
(07:53):
If there's water, there's a gator. Don't feed them. Please
don't feed them. Please please please, please, please please please.
If you move to the South from the North, don't
feed them, and don't walk your little dogs close to
the water they will get eaten. Don't poke them, and
definitely don't try to take a selfie with them. Just
(08:16):
stay away and then the sharks stay calm, stay aware,
and maybe don't wear a glittery swimsuit that screams snacks.
So let's talk final outdoor pep talk, your ultimate guide
to outdoor adventures in the South. There you have it, folks.
(08:39):
Whether you're mudding, hunting, surfing, or camping, the South offers
endless opportunities. Have fun, get dirty, and make memories while
swatting away mosquitoes and avoiding gaiters. So just remember, hydrate,
bring bug spray, don't poke wildlife, and please don't take
(09:00):
selfies with alligators. So until next time, y'all get outside,
enjoy yourselves, and if you can get a beach chair,
go to the beach, put your feet in the sand,
watch the waves, feel the cool water. Go shelling. That's
(09:24):
the best thing ever. And if your kids tell you
that they're going mudding, make sure that you tell them
that if they come back and wash their cars on
your driveway and don't spray off the mud, that you're
going to kill them because that mud is sticky and
(09:45):
it will stick on your driveway for weeks and weeks
and weeks. So if you move to the South and
your kids start mudding, tell them to go to the
car wash and wash their cars off before they come home.
So that's just one more pro tip. Thank you, and
for talk next time.
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