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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 20 MIN

Tailgating - The Read

from A More Perfect Plate · host Lake Geneva Country Meats

It's fall. It's football season. It's tailgate season.Tailgating is a deliciously American tradition that maybe started at a battle and maybe started at a football game. Either way, there are few things that are more decidedly American than enjoying food and drinks in a parking lot surrounded by 100,000 of your newest best friends.This week, we dive into a tour of tailgating around America, figure out how it started, and reflect a little bit on what tailgating really is. Listen as you get excited for all of the big games!This is "The Read" where Nick narrates the entire story, but if you prefer reading, you can find the link to the blog post below!On our companion episode, "The Discussion," Nick & co-host Bridget go on the tailgate tour together, having some fun, and trying the famous "Gator Wine," among other things!Read the full Dispatch on our blog.Watch "The Discussion" on YouTube.You can find our hub with the written dispatches, book suggestions, and more at: amoreperfectplate.comPlease be sure to subscribe to keep discovering interesting American stories. We appreciate your support for this project.Thanks for listening - cheers!Nick & Bridget

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It's fall. It's football season. It's tailgate season. Tailgating is a deliciously American tradition that maybe started at a battle and maybe started at a football game. Either way, there are few things that are more decidedly American than enjoying food and drinks in a parking lot surrounded by 100,000 of your newest best friends. This week, we dive into a tour of tailgating around America, figure out how it started, and reflect a little bit on what tailgating really is. Listen as you get e...

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