Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

First, Will and Chris talk about a bear that seems to have taken up residence in Davidson County, TN. This would be the first resident bear in about a century. Then they talk about an article in Bitter Southerner called A Corridor Runs Through It, reflecting on the changing wildlife and wilderness areas of Florida. Finally, they talk about their feelings on Mark Twain being southern and the Mark Twain award given to Dave Chappelle...

After a Fall hiatus, Will and Chris return. Chris tells of his travels across the South from Memphis to the Atlantic Coast. Then, they talk about the new podcast Dolly Parton's America. 

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Chris and Will talk about the New York Times exposé on Justify's failed drug test prior to the triple crown run. Then they talk about the Ken Burns Country Music Docu-series on PBS. Finally, they talk about a new podcast coming this fall from WNYC called "Dolly Parton's America."

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This is a tangent filled Potluck folks. Will and Chris talk about all the usual things (i.e. Sean Brock, Birmingham, NYT articles), but they have some fun diversions into intellectual property law and how to count years. All while recording from an empty, soon-to-be baby's nursery. Hope you enjoy!

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This show is a bit late, because Will's wife had her baby. From the top, Chris and Will talk about the great Popeye's Chicken Sandwich launch and subsequent sellouts nationwide. Then, Will gives Chris a gift. Finally, they talk about a city guide from Washington Post on Nashville. 

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Chris and Will catch up about their respective weekends. Then they talk about air conditioning at length. Throw in some rum talk. Chris reads a haiku he wrote. Then they talk about the new Sturgill song. 

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It's the August edition of Old Fashioned Friday. We take listener questions which came in through our new facebook group POTLUCKERS and enjoy some Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned. 

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This week on Potluck, Chris and Will take another "how Southern are you" quiz, with books being the testing method. They resolve that an all inclusive pop culture quiz is needed and will be taking suggestions over at the Potluckers private facebook group. Then they talk about the SEC's removal of an alcohol prohibition at sporting events. Finally they talk about a stolen car recovered in Cobb County Georgia. 

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First, Chris and Will debrief Southern Whiskey Society and all the glorious food and whiskey which was consumed. Then they talk about a newer Southern true-crime podcast called Murder, etc. Finally, they talk about Tyler Childers' new album "Country Squire."

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First, Chris talks about the Great Southern Peach Crisis of 2019, which almost brought Southern Whiskey Society to a screeching halt. Following that, they talk about Ford Fry's upcoming FOUR restaurants in Nashville. Finally they have some music talk. 

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Will and Chris announce the creation of a Facebook group to foster Southern discussion. You can search Facebook for "Potluckers" or you can click through to this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703841356755200/. Then they talk about a famed New Orleans Hand-pie making a comeback. Finally, they address some Florida news. 

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Will and Chris cover some recent meals they have eaten, some remarkable arrests in Oklahoma, and a unique marketing style of a BBQ joint in Jackson, TN. 

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First, Will and Chris talk about a reddit post brought to their attention by their friend Kris Kettner, in which someone was trying to discover what a "breakfast soup" was on hotel hot breakfast bars. Then they take a "southern quiz" based off of food items you've eaten. Finally they give an update on snakes of Tennessee. 

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First, Chris and Will catch up after not recording for a few weeks, and we learn that Chris is a cowboy. Then, Will gets right to business with some snake talk. Finally, there is an update to the scooter story the guys talked about a few weeks back. Thanks for baring with us this busy summer!

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It's the May edition of Old Fashioned Friday, even though it is coming to you in mid-June. We take listener questions and enjoy some Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds. This month, we sat at the bar of Blockhouse in Franklin, TN while we recorded. Check them out if you're looking for a good barber or a good cocktail. http://www.theblockhouse.net.

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First, Chris and Will talk about sightings of alligators in Tennessee. Then, they talk about a movie Will watched on Netflix called "The Highwaymen." Then, they talk about the newly announced Loveless Cafe food truck.

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Will and Chris start off by going over some of their happenings over the Memorial Day weekend. This discussion devolves into a discussion of some different types of syrups. Then, they take a question written in by a listener about cooking with cast iron. And finally, they talk about a quite remarkable and illicit package washing up on the shore in Orange Beach, AL. 

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First, Will and Chris talk about the upcoming cookbook from Sean Brock called "South" (surprise, surprise). Then, they talk about a list ranking "the best steakhouses" in the country and the South's representation on it. You can view that list here. Finally, they talk about a billionaire's gift to Morehouse College graduates. 

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First, Will and Chris shoot the breeze about what they did on Mother's Day and surrounding events. Then, they talk about the sudden departure of bourbon rockstar Marianne Eaves from the Castle & Key Distillery. Finally, they discuss a New York Times article about the state of the Charleston Food Scene. 

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