Take On The South
Take On The South, the podcast of the University of South Carolina's Institute for Southern Studies, examines the highs and lows of the American South through interesting conversations about everything from gumbo to grits, pro wrestling to poetry, and identity to Interstate highways. Join us as we take on the South!
Episodes
Matt sits down with New York Times Notable author Jamie Quatro as they talk about her Western upbringing, their similarities growing up in the church, and how her recent book, Two-Step Devil, tackles modern faith from a Southern lens.Check out her website!: https://jamiequatro.com/Check out her socials!: https://www.instagram.com/jamiejquatro/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #relig...
On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow host and professor Matthew Simmons to discuss his spring semester course, SOST350: BBQ: Southern History and Culture on a Plate. They delve into the history of BBQ, his favorite BBQ spots, and what the TRUE definition of BBQ really is..Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #bbq #food #southern #chicken
Mark sits down with small business owner and Forest Acres City Councilman, Stephen Oliver, as they discuss his Southern roots and what he and the council are planning for the future of Forest Acres.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #gamecockfootball #forestacres #mall #construction
Mark sits down with the CEO of 'SC250', Molly Fortune, as they settle their grievances about the Revolutionary War. They discuss the many sides people often forget about the conflict and talk about what 'SC250' is doing to keep Revolutionary War history alive.
Check out 'SC250' on their website: https://southcarolina250.com/Follow their Instagram!: @southcarolina250
Check out their stand at the state fair!Foll...
Matt sits down with acclaimed journalist, author, editor, and photographer Mark Morrow to talk about his start in USC’s School of Journalism, his “Photographing Southern Writers” exhibition at the Koger Center, and his wildest photography stories from his early career.
You can find his latest book "Greenwood' here: https://greenwoodthebook.com/
Information about the “Photographing Southern Writers” can be found here: https:/...
Jeff is back! Mark sits down with the acclaimed and super talented Jeff Blake to go over his 10 favorite drone shots of Columbia over the years. Some of which have a powerful backstory. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #drone #photography #columbia
(British) Mark sits down with (Irish) Mark—Mark Duffy, the President/CEO of Compass Global Communications and Co Chair of the South Carolina Ireland Trade Commission. Together, they dive into how the commission is boosting Irish and international trade in South Carolina, the deep ties between the U.S. and Ireland, and Ireland’s fast-growing economy and tech scene.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatuscFol...
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the fourth of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Winky Jenkins-Rice explains the importance of the ball to the festival, and host Emily Allen provides first-hand insights on the 2025 Worm Grunters’ Ball, which took place at Civic Brewing & Pizza.Civil Brewing & Pizza: https://www.civicbrewi...
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the fourth of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Featured are statements from Winky Jenkins-Rice, who explains the tradition of crowning a Worm Grunting Queen each year. Following is footage from the 2025 coronation of Queen Oleta Lawhon at the festival.
Southern Sounds of Celebration: Florida Sounds at the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival (Part 3 of 5)
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the third of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. This episode explores the role of live music in the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival. It includes statements from two musicians, Allie Lanigan from The Allie Cats and Tony Young from King Cotton, who both performed at the event. Listen to music from The Al...
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the second of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Here we learn more about some of the business sides of the festival, including community impact, the participation of vendors, and the popular worm-themed t-shirts that are sold each year at the festival.
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the first of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. In this episode, we learn what worm grunting is and gain insight into some of the behind-the-scenes elements of the festival. You can learn more about DJ Butch’s music and worm grunting skills on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/countyboy...
Mark sits down with the newly appointed Dean of the College of Education at UofSC, Dr. Thomas Hodges, to discuss his early career as a teacher, his pivot into mathematics, and the educational trends among teachers across the United States.
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College football season is upon us. Join us again as we hear informed predictions from our past guest, Connor Smith, about how the Carolina Gamecocks will do this 2025 season! Connor is feeling VERY optimistic about this seaaon.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatuscFollow Gamecock Football socials to stay informed on upcoming games!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gamecockfb/?hl=enFacebook:https://www...
Mark sits down with acclaimed professional photographer Jeff Blake as they discuss his claim to fame and review the top five favorite USC Gamecock football photographs he’s ever taken.
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In this season finale, past guest Chairman Thad Westbrook switches things up by interviewing our beloved host, Professor Mark Smith. They discuss his upbringing in the U.K., his days living on a military base in Germany—where he was first introduced to American culture—and how a leap of faith sparked his obsession with Southern history, which became his lifelong profession.
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On this episode, Mark sits down with Thad Westbrook, Chairman of the University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees. They discuss his responsibilities as chairman of the university, his future plans for the school, and how his undergraduate experience at USC, particularly in Southern Studies, shaped the way he serves his communities.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #southcarolina #univers...
Mark sits down with author Benjamin L. Cwayna for an engaging conversation about his highly anticipated new book, The Invincible Twelfth: The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia—available July 10th. Together, they explore Cwayna’s background, his deep passion for Civil War history, and the remarkable bravery of the regiments that helped shape the course of the war.Find Benjamin's boo...
In this episode, host Emily Allen interviews Chloe H. Smith, a PhD candidate in Music History at Yale University. Smith's work examines American folk and popular music traditions to explore social and cultural histories of the region she calls home—the U.S. South. Her dissertation argues that minstrel tunes and Confederate anthems function as vessels of sonic Civil War memory—from late 19th-century popular stages to contemporary Ne...
Mark sits down with acclaimed author Katherine Scott Crawford to talk about her Greenville upbringing, the writing process behind her new book The Miniaturist's Assistant (releasing May 15), and her thoughts on AI stealing authors' work to train AI models.Check out Katherine's Website!: https://www.katherinescottcrawford.com/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #southcarolina #university #histo...
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