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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2022 · 45 MIN

Rebecca Johnson from Birmingham, Alabama Part 1

from Where I'm From · host Bill Meeks

Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She recalls her first gig in TV news at WVTM, and endorses Frank Stitt's culinary delights at Highland Bar & Grill. Rebecca Johnson shares how she produced a music video to help her friend propose, why it ended up on-screen at the legendary Alabama Theater, then mourns the loss of the City Stages concert, reveals how her friend dragged her along for dates, and remembers the social dynamics of childhood. PLUS: Rebecca returns next week for Part 2.SPONSORED BYSUBSCRIBEApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazonRSSYouTube (Live Streams)YouTube (Episodes) LINKSFull Uncut Interview (Livestream)Where I'm From YouTube ChannelRebecca JohnsonSupergirl RadioBirmingham, AlabamaVestavia HillsCity Stages: A look back at the Birmingham music festival The Alabama TheaterMighty Wurlitzer Theatre OrganAndrew Taylor's "All About You" Music VideoWVTMThe Fakist: One Last DayFrank StittHighlands Bar & GrillChez FonfonBettolaHelen's Angel BiscuitsTIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro00:04:33 High School in Vestavia Hills00:08:17 - Rich Kids vs. Poor Kids00:10:34 - Running Into Old Classmates00:11:39 City Stages00:15:23 The Alabama Theater00:18:51 - The Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 178300:20:21 - Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video00:21:47 Strean Studio Ad Read00:23:28 Working in TV News at WVTM00:29:38 - The Fakist and LeAnn's Similar Origin Story00:32:28 Best Eats in Birmingham00:33:11 - Frank Stitt's Culinary Delights (Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega Procesecco Bar, Chez Fonfon)00:33:41 - Bettola00:34:08 - Helen's Angel Biscuits00:35:16 - Quintessential Birmingham Cuisine00:36:28 Wheel of Anecdotes00:44:53 Close

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Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She recalls her first gig in TV news at WVTM, and endorses Frank Stitt's culinary delights at Highland Bar & Grill. Rebecca Johnson shares how she produced a music video to help her friend propose, why it ended up on-screen at the legendary Alabama Theater, then mourns the loss of the City Stages concert, reveals how her friend dragged her along for dates, and remembers the social dynamics of childhood. PLUS: Rebecca returns next week for Part 2.

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