Episode 2: From Homestead to Hardship

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Episode 2 of Simmons Sooty Stories! This week, we dive into the fascinating and often comical misadventures of our host directly after high school. Discover why he opted out of college despite his father's firm directive of "military or Citadel".Travel back to the 70s, an era defined by "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" , as he reveals his youthful experiments with substances, influenced by his own father's unconventional advice. The main event? His ambitious, yet utterly unprepared, attempt at a self-sufficient homestead in the Mississippi swamp with his friend, John Cochran. Hear about their struggles building a rapidly collapsing log cabin , their diet of state-record catfish from a very unconventional "refrigerator" , and the ultimate realization that sent them back to society.But it's not all laughs; he also shares a powerful and emotional account of his mother's addiction to morphine and her incredible journey to recovery. This episode is a rollercoaster of personal anecdotes, offering a unique glimpse into a life lived on the edge and the profound lessons learned along the way.Podcast WebsiteFacebookYoutubeInstagram