Potluck: A Podcast About Southern Culture podcast

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Lifelong southerners Chris and Will talk about happenings and culture in the American South.

75 episoder

#Society #Travel #Books #Culture #Food #Literature #Music #Southern #Whiskey #Wine #South

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Lifelong southerners Chris and Will talk about happenings and culture in the American South.

75 episoder

#Society #Travel #Books #Culture #Food #Literature #Music #Southern #Whiskey #Wine #South

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Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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The Thanksgiving Show 37:45

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Will and Chris talk about Thanksgiving, Dolly's Netflix show, and the future of potluck. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Nashville Bear, Florida Wildlife, and Mark Twain 52:10

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Our Return, Memphis, and Daufuskie Island 55:46

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Justify Scandal, Country Music, and Dolly's America 46:26

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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." Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Appalachian Food, Crawdads Singing, and Some Goings On 54:56

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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! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Fried Chicken Sandwich, Dirty Coast, and WaPo's Nashville Guide 46:18

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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A/C, Haiku, and New Sturgill 52:08

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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August Old Fashioned Friday by Buffalo Trace 53:53

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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. Speaking of, thank you to our wonderful presenting sponsor: Buffalo Trace Bourbon: made at the legendary 200-year-old Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world’s most award-winning distillery. It's a delicious bourbon you can drink neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, like our Old Fashioneds. Post how you like to enjoy Buffalo Trace with #TastetheTrace, and learn more at BuffaloTrace.com .…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Southern Books, Football Drinkin', and Stolen Car 49:39

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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SWS, Southern Crime Podcast, and Tyler Childers 49:25

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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." Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Great Southern Peach Crisis, Ford Fry Nashville, and Dolly 50:22

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Facebook Group, Hand-pies, and 5 Guys 40:27

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Recent Meals, Oklahoma Arrests, and Exit 87 BBQ 49:38

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at T reeHouseMacarons.com . Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com .…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Breakfast Soup, Southern Quiz, and Snake Updates 55:47

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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. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com . Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at T reeHouseMacarons.com . Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com .…

Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Reunion, Snakes, and Scooters 55:55

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