Hoot’n & Holler’n With Matt Mitchell

A vault episode from the early days, back when we were still calling the show Scattered and Covered and recording on location instead of in a studio. This one comes from Gamers Guild, a game shop in Jasper, Alabama, where we sat down in the middle of a Sunday night card tournament and talked to the folks running it. We get into trading cards and the people who collect them, a binder that turned out to be worth more than most people's retirement, '90s satanic panic, dorm-room LAN parties, the worst Captain D's sandwich ever assembled, and a serious investigation into how many people in the room were carrying swords. Mostly we just hang out and wander around one very chaotic shopping center. This is the last of our vault episodes — the fourth and final on-location recording we had in the can. Thanks for sticking with us from the beginning.

You don't walk under a ladder, you don't break a mirror, and you sure don't walk on a grave — not because anybody explained why, but because Grandma said so. This week we get into Appalachian superstitions: death coming in threes, black cats, cows lying down before a rain, holding your breath past the graveyard, and eating turnip greens for money on New Year's (still hasn't worked). We don't believe any of it. We just aren't going to test it either.

Child Labor & Other Fond Memories Everybody's first job was technically a crime scene. This week on Hoot'n & Holler'n, the crew gets into first jobs, worst jobs, and the ones we quit in record time, the gigs the government knew about and the ones it definitely didn't.  From hauling boxes of truckers' trip logs and choking on Bondo dust at a body shop, to practicing golf on company time, surviving the CVS pharmacy counter, and the fine art of quitting in three days flat (one clean polo per shift), no paycheck is safe. Plus a steakhouse way out in Bug Tussle and what really happened to all that leftover chicken from Chick-fil-A. Pour something cold and clock in. Just don't tell the labor board. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss a holler.

For half the South, there's no debate: it's Gatlinburg or nothing. This week we make the great Southern pilgrimage up to G-Berg — Sevier County, Tennessee, a.k.a. the Smokies, a.k.a. the only vacation some families have ever taken. We get into all of it: the saltwater taffy and the fudge, the moonshine that took over the strip, the airbrush tees and glow-in-the-dark mini golf, the great debate over which pancake house actually wins, and whether you can really skip the national park (you can't). We argue about Cades Cove bear jams, the dinner shows, the aquarium, and the proper way to ride the chairlift up the mountain.

We climbed into machines bolted together by strangers, ate things on sticks that had no business being on sticks, and lived to talk about it. This week on Hoot'n and Holler'n, we're talking carnivals and county fairs. The guys swap stories about the rides that shouldn't have been legal (the Scrambler, the Gravitron, the Tilt-A-Whirl, the one that was just a circle that spun you until you got a hangover the next day), the food that should never have touched a fryer (corn dogs, funnel cakes, chicken on a stick, candied apples, a deep-fried something that briefly seemed like a good idea), and the games that took every dollar in our wallets and gave back a Bon Jovi mirror and a goldfish that wouldn't make it home. We also get into Visionland, Dollywood, the rope ladder game that nobody can climb, the time someone won a giant stuffed dog and had to carry it around all day, and the strange men who set up tiger cages in mall parking lots and answer to no government on earth. Pull up a folding chair, mind your funnel cake, and try not to think too hard about who built this ride or when. New episodes every Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss what we get into next.

Summer in the rural South wasn't a vacation. It was a system. You got dropped off at grandma's in the morning, ate something, went outside, came back in for more food, went back outside, and came in at dark. Every day. For three months. In this episode, the boys break down everything that made a Southern summer in the 80s and 90s what it was. The ice cream truck. The Little Hugs from the deep freeze. Cornbread and buttermilk for lunch. Watermelon on a newspaper. Magnolia grenade wars in the front yard. Driveway basketball where the only thing worse than missing a shot was losing the ball down the holler. Plus a long detour into pawpaw culture including the khakis, the coveralls, the missing fingers, the steadfast refusal to own a single pair of shorts, carry an umbrella, or learn to swim unless his life depended on it. This is a summer episode for anybody who spent their childhood with grass-stained knees, a belly full of hose-water, and a grandma who'd make you snap beans if you tried to come back inside.

Most of us remember the 90s NBA as a Chicago story. The Bulls dynasty. The Dream Team. The commercials we still quote at each other thirty years later. But spend a little time digging into the decade and a different picture comes together...one that doesn't get talked about nearly as much. Michael Jordan was from Wilmington, North Carolina. Scottie Pippen grew up in central Arkansas. The teal and purple craze that swept four professional sports leagues started with a Chapel Hill designer. The Magic duo that almost broke up the Bulls dynasty came out of LSU and Memphis. The Rockets team that interrupted the Bulls run with back-to-back rings was anchored by a Phi Slamma Jamma Cougar who never left Texas. And the fastest-selling rookie signature shoe of the entire decade outside of Jordan's was worn by a Duke kid from Dallas. This week, Matt, Joey, Eric, and Drake sit down to talk about arguably the greatest decade in professional basketball — Reggie Miller and Spike Lee, the New Orleans Jazz somehow ending up in Salt Lake City, the Larry Johnson Grandmama commercials, John Tesh's Roundball Rock, courtside celebrity hecklers, the Bulls dynasty, the Hornets, the shoes, and the time Dennis Rodman went missing in Vegas in the middle of the season. The 90s NBA may have looked like a Chicago story. But it definitely got the assist from the South.

It don't get more American than going to the yard sale and the flea market on a Saturday morning. But the version we had down here in the South was never quite the same as the one they had everywhere else, and somewhere around 2010, it just stopped. This week on Hoot'n & Holler'n, Matt, Eric, Drake, and Joey walk one more lap through the sacred aisles of the Southern flea market. We get into the booths we lived for: the camo guy, the pork skin man, the Coke can airplane artist, the wind chime guy who hated to see Drake coming, the wood-burned Bear Bryant clock that didn't run, and the baseball card man who would not let your sticky little fingers anywhere near a Topps rookie. We talk about the weapons our parents let us bring home (switchblade combs, survival knives with broken compasses, throwing stars going clean through vinyl siding), the AM radio trading post show, the consignment-sale takeover of the modern yard sale, and the inexplicable rise of the indoor flea mall. Plus: a true crime detour into the Jasper flea market's body count, a found-cassette mystery worthy of a Netflix doc, and Matt's open letter to Mark Zuckerberg about a man named Joe in Northport, Alabama. It's a long goodbye to a Southern institution. Pull up a chair, dig out a dollar, and let's go. 🎙 New episodes every week. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

Out in the rural South, a real arcade was a 45-minute drive and a pilgrimage to Charles Entertainment Cheese himself. The rest of the time, you made do with what you had....and what we had was one Pac-Man at the Pizza Hut, a Street Fighter at Dips and Dogs, and a beat-up row of cabinets up front at Walmart next to the kiddie ride that smelled like feed and chicken pox. This week on Hoot'n & Holler'n, Matt, Joey, Eric, and Drake pull up a chair, drop in a quarter, and talk through the arcade games that defined growing up Southern in the 80s and 90s. The favorites worth every quarter (Cruisin' USA, Mortal Kombat II, WWF Superstars, and the Super Street Fighter II moment that changed Matt forever). The ones that get way too much credit (looking at you, Pac-Man). The hidden gems nobody talks about anymore (Burger Time, Paperboy, Golden Tee). And the multiplayer classics that nearly ended friendships — NBA Jam, NFL Blitz, and a few rounds of air hockey played way too aggressively. Plus: bratty kids pretending to play NASCAR, pirate money jammed in coin slots, the Satanic Panic coming for your joystick, and the eternal mystery of how that one Walmart arcade machine was still standing after a decade of abuse. Pull up a chair. Drop in a quarter. Let's do some Hoot'n & Holler'n.

He's not a man. He's a Chicken Boo. On this episode, we're looking back at the golden age of Saturday morning cartoons. That sacred five-hour window between 7 AM and noon when kids across America parked themselves two feet from the TV and disappeared into a bowl of sugary cereal and animated chaos. We're talking Doug. X-Men. Animaniacs. Masters of the Universe. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Rugrats. Tailspin. DuckTales. Darkwing Duck. Batman: The Animated Series. And yes, Chicken Boo gets his due. We're also getting into the cartoons we hated, the theme songs we can still sing word-for-word decades later, the toy marketing machines disguised as TV shows, and how Saturday morning looked a little different if you grew up down here in the South than it did for kids everywhere else. Grab a bowl of Lucky Charms, plant yourself in front of the screen, and let's get to Hoot'n and Holler'n.

There is no experience more uniquely Southern than Little League Baseball in small-town Alabama. Everywhere else in the country, it's a program. Down here, it's a situation. This week, Matt, Drake, Joey, and Eric are taking it back to the dusty infields, the borrowed helmets, and the army-green duffel bags of Dizzy Dean and Dixie Youth baseball. We're talking about the equipment that barely worked, the jerseys with vinyl numbers that would sooner take the shirt with them than peel off, and the bats so worn out nobody could tell you what brand they were. We're talking about fields that were technically pastures, dugouts that were technically a bench and a fence, and coaches who were technically just dads that didn't work Saturdays. We're also talking about the real reason any of us showed up....the concession stand. Slush puppies. Nachos. Hot dogs steamed in tinfoil. Sour Punch straws that were basically cocaine for children. And at least one kid on every team who had already given up on playing and was just eating his way through the fifth inning. If you grew up playing ball in the South, this one's going to hit like a cold aluminum bat on an April night. You'll know exactly what that means.

Spring break in the South meant one of two things: Panama City chaos… or a fried bologna at Meemaw’s.   This week on Hoot’n & Holler’n, we’re diving into what spring break really looked like growing up in the 80s and 90s before Cancun trips and credit card debt. From AEA Week in Alabama to road trips fueled by Shoney’s breakfast bars, Tiger Electronics, and empty threats of “don’t make me turn this car around,” this is the Southern spring break experience in all its glory.   We talk about: The real origin of spring break (hint: it started with Yankee swim teams in Florida) Why most Southern kids ended up at grandma’s house instead of the beach The chaos of Panama City Beach in its prime (and what happens when it’s 45° and everyone’s still partying) Road trip essentials: Game Boys, Walkmans, and staring out the window like you’re in a music video Beach debates: boogie boards vs inflatables, Coleman vs Igloo, go-karts vs mini golf And of course… Meemaw’s house, featuring bologna, Bob Barker, and Aunt Bee.   Plus, we wrap it up with a round of “Hoot OR Holler” and answer a listener question about the ultimate airbrush spring break t-shirt (which goes exactly how you’d expect).   Whether you spent spring break at Club La Vela or Club La Meemaw, this one’s for you.

We’re back in the vault.   This episode of Scattered & Covered comes from one of our live, on-location recordings where we basically set up, see who walks by, and let it rip.   This time, we met a garbage man who chases tornadoes.   From the Boston Celtics to trash truck mechanics to real-life storm chasing in Alabama, this one goes everywhere and somehow keeps getting better.

Somehow… this became a full episode. What started as leftover clips from our last recording quickly turned into something we couldn’t ignore. We went off the rails, stayed there, and now you’re listening to the results. In this episode, we bounce between mariachi bands playing “Achy Breaky Heart,” an ongoing rat situation that may or may not be escalating, the chaos of Costco, competitive eating legends, hot dog rankings, and a few stories that probably should’ve stayed off the record. It doesn’t make sense. There’s no real theme. And honestly, we’re not even sure how it all connects. But it made us laugh… so here we are. If you enjoy Southern storytelling, off-the-cuff conversations, and the kind of randomness that only happens when nobody hits the brakes—this one’s for you.

Before Google, before smartphones, before you could fact-check anything in 2 seconds… we just believed stuff.   In this episode, the guys dive into the wild world of pre-internet urban legends—the rumors, myths, and straight-up lies that somehow spread across the country with zero proof and 100% confidence.    From Marilyn Manson being that kid from The Wonder Years, to Pop Rocks and Coke “killing you,” to every town having a Crybaby Bridge, we break down the stories we all heard growing up—and why we believed every single one of them.   We also get into: The Satanic Panic and the stuff people thought was “evil” The rumor that Procter & Gamble was secretly sinister Small-town legends like hitman capital of the world And the weird ways these stories spread before the internet even existed   If you grew up in the 80s, 90s, or early 2000s, there’s a very good chance you believed at least one of these… and probably repeated it like it was fact. Subscribe for more episodes of Hoot’n & Holler’n every week.

What is the greatest movie ever shown on cable TV?   In this episode of Hoot’n & Holler’n, we build the Ultimate Cable TV Movie Bracket to settle one of the most important debates in television history: which movie dominated basic cable for decades?   From action classics to endlessly replayed comedies, we debate and rank the movies that basically lived on TBS, TNT, USA, and FX. The bracket includes cable staples like The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, The Fugitive, Die Hard, Armageddon, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Speed, Twister, Mrs. Doubtfire, Tombstone, A Few Good Men, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing, Air Force One, Remember the Titans, Rudy, Dumb and Dumber, and more.   Some of these movies are genuine all-time classics. Some of them just felt like classics because cable TV played them 4,000 times a year.   Along the way we ask the important questions: Which movie actually deserves the title of Greatest Cable Movie Ever? Which one only seemed bigger because we saw it every Saturday afternoon? And which cable TV legend gets knocked out way too early?

In this episode of Hoot’n and Holler’n, the guys dive headfirst into one of the greatest cinematic debates of our lifetime: what actually counts as the greatest comedy movie ever made?   From Anchorman and Superbad to Borat, Step Brothers, and a few deep cuts you may not have thought about in years, we look back at the era when comedy movies dominated theaters and every line instantly became quotable.   Along the way we talk about the movies that shaped our sense of humor, the comedies we definitely weren’t supposed to be watching growing up, and why it feels like Hollywood just doesn’t make comedies like this anymore.   Plus: • The first comedy movie we ever got in trouble for watching • The movies our dads quoted nonstop • The comedy everyone else loves that we absolutely cannot stand   If you’ve ever quoted Napolean Dynamite, argued about Will Ferrell’s best movie, or wondered where all the great comedy movies went… this one’s for you.

This week on Hoot'n & Holler'n we're reaching back to the not-so-distant past to a time when riding in the back of a truck, wandering the woods all day, buying cigs for your parents at the gas station, and drinking straight from the hose felt completely normal… and somehow nobody called the authorities. The guys swap stories about growing up in an era where the main safety plan was “try not to die,” from sketchy rides and small-town gas station runs to the pre-cell-phone problem solving that built a little character (and probably a few bad habits). If you ever got told to go outside and not come back till dark, this one’s for you. Pull up a chair and come laugh with us about the stuff that definitely wouldn’t be allowed today.

What happened to Happy Meal toys… and why did they used to be so much better? In this episode of Hoot’n and Holler’n, we’re heading back to the golden age of McDonald’s — when PlayPlaces ruled, Boo Buckets were a necessity, and the toy inside the box was engineered like a NASA space shuttle. We dive into the surprising history behind the 90s Happy Meal “arms race,” when competing designers were trying to outdo each other with wind-up cars, transforming food robots, licensed movie tie-ins, and toys that somehow lasted longer than most household appliances. Along the way we talk McNugget Buddies, Power Rangers, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Bros, Disney classics, Beanie Baby chaos, and the weird corporate decisions that changed kids’ meals forever. Plus: childhood memories, thrift store toy bins, fast food nostalgia, and the realization that today’s toys just don’t hit the same. If you grew up begging for a Happy Meal — or just miss when fast food felt a little more magical — this one’s for you. Grab some fries and come holler with us. © Ostrich Media, LLC 2026

This week on Hoot’n & Holler’n, we dig into the wonderfully awkward world of childhood Valentine’s Day to discuss the era of Big B valentine's, pocket chocolates, and stuffing handwritten love notes in your underwear. From elementary school crushes to the bizarre unspoken rules of classroom Valentine exchanges, we revisit the stories that somehow still live rent-free in our heads. It’s a nostalgic, slightly unhinged trip back to a time when romance meant candy hearts, folded paper notes, and the courage to put your feelings in writing and then have your friend throw that letter away. We swap embarrassing memories, laugh at how strange those rituals really were, and try to figure out what made kid Valentine’s Day so memorable in the first place. If you’ve ever carried melting chocolate in your pocket or overthought a Valentine card like it was a life decision, this episode’s for you.   © 2026 Ostrich Media LLC. All rights reserved.

🎮 Sleepover, Part 2 — The Video Game Years In Part 2 of our Sleepover series, we go full couch-co-op nostalgia and relive the golden age of growing up with a controller in your hand and a CRT TV buzzing in the corner. From split-screen GoldenEye chaos and screen-watching accusations to all-night seasons of NCAA Football, Tecmo Bowl, and Super Smash Bros, this episode is a love letter to when video games were something you did together. We swap stories about sleepovers that lasted until daylight, tournaments decided by broken controllers, and the unspoken rules that kept friendships intact (no Oddjob, no Kansas State, and absolutely no mercy). The conversation runs through iconic titles like Mortal Kombat, Blitz, Mario Party, Halo, GTA, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and the magical chaos of the Nintendo Wii era when everyone suddenly became an athlete in their living room. We also talk about how gaming slowly shifted from four people on one couch to everyone on their own screen, and why those old-school sleepover vibes can never quite be replicated. Add in stories about LAN parties in college dorms, cheat codes, memory cards, burned-in plasma TVs, and the weird social rules of multiplayer trash talk, and you’ve got an episode that hits right in the childhood. If you ever stayed up way too late chasing one more win, this one’s for you.

Sleepovers (or "Spend the Night" Parties) were a childhood rite of passage, and in this episode of Hoot’n and Holler’n, the guys look back on why they were either the best nights of your life or absolute disasters you still think about years later.   Hosts Matt Mitchell (SEC Roll Call, Bless Your Rank, It’s a Southern Thing), Eric Nix, Joey Prestley, and Drake Pittman share stories from the golden age of sleepovers. From planning them weeks ahead of time and learning the hard rule of never falling asleep first, to getting stuck at the wrong house with no TV, strict grandparents, cigarette smoke in the living room, and parents who shut everything down way too early. Things escalate quickly with failed boy band ideas, video game fights, trampoline wrestling, dads who played football like it was full contact, and one legendary taco-night emergency that marked the end of childhood for everyone involved.   It’s a funny, nostalgic conversation about growing up Southern, figuring out friendships, and knowing exactly when it’s time to call your mom and ask her to come get you.   © 2026 Ostrich Media LLC

This week on Hootn and Hollern, the guys kick things off with a serious journalistic investigation into Taco Bell’s ever-rotating menu and whether a quesadilla can, in fact, ruin a man’s afternoon. From there, things spiral—naturally—into a deep dive on early MTV, including a genuinely surprising revelation about which artist absolutely monopolized the network in its infancy (spoiler: it’s way more Rod Stewart than anyone asked for). Along the way, the crew debates music video overexposure, remembers the lawless early days of MTV programming, and takes a hard left turn into TRL lore, questionable acronyms, and the physical toll hunger takes on a grown man who just wants a hot dog. There’s nostalgia, mild outrage, and the kind of arguments that only happen when everyone is technically right and still wrong. As always, the episode is held together by friendship, bad transitions, and the shared understanding that none of this needed to be researched—but all of it needed to be said.

In this episode of Hootin’ & Hollerin’, the guys take trip back to the era when MTV stopped playing music videos and started changing television forever. They break down how The Real World laid the foundation for modern reality TV, from its awkward early production missteps to the shockingly low pay for cast members who unknowingly became cultural guinea pigs  .   From there, the conversation spirals into MTV’s dating show golden age. The crew revisits Singled Out, Next, and especially Room Raiders, uncovering behind-the-scenes stories involving fake abductions, blacklights, confiscated weapons, angry parents, and one extremely missed opportunity involving a pet bobcat. Along the way, they connect the dots between reality TV, early internet culture, celebrity side quests, and how a single Super Bowl halftime show quietly killed the most horrifying prop in MTV history.   It’s a funny, chaotic, and surprisingly informative look at how reality TV grew up in public—and why none of us were ready for it.

In this episode of Hootin’ & Hollerin’, the guys take a nostalgic (and mildly traumatic) stroll through the early days of the internet—back when dial-up screamed like a wounded robot, pop-ups promised free cruises, and nobody trusted putting a credit card online.   From first memories of logging on, AOL screen names, and getting kicked offline by an aunt who just had to make a phone call, to the Wild West era of search engines (Ask Jeeves, AltaVista, Lycos… gone but not forgotten), the conversation hits all the hits—and the misses. They swap stories about early online scams, wrestling spoilers, sketchy sweepstakes, GeoCities pages, Angelfire websites, and the absolute fear of “breaking the computer.”   The episode also drifts into how the internet evolved from a mysterious encyclopedia into something we now can’t live without—touching on early online shopping, PayPal, eBay, the death of landlines, and how today’s kids casually “search it up” like that’s always been a thing. It all wraps with some modern perspective on AI, ChatGPT, and whether today’s tech feels a lot like the internet did back then… just faster and with higher stakes.   Equal parts funny, relatable, and “oh no, I remember that,” this one’s for anyone who ever waited five minutes to connect just to check one email—then got booted offline immediately.

Scattered & Covered (From the Vault)   We took the week between Christmas and New Year’s off… but we didn’t leave you hanging.   Before Hootin’ & Hollerin’ was Hootin’ & Hollerin’, Matt and Eric had a very ambitious idea: set up podcast equipment in random places across the South and interview whoever was brave (or bored) enough to sit down. That concept was called Scattered & Covered.   This episode is the first and last time we ever tried it.   Recorded three years ago inside Sherry’s One Stop — a true Southern multitasker of a gas station featuring tanning beds, pizza, former VHS rentals, and possibly active warrants for unreturned movies — this lost episode captures two guys slowly realizing that no one wants to be interviewed for a Honey Bun.   What you’ll hear instead: • Peak gas-station philosophy • Deep dives into Hunt Brothers pizza etiquette • Stories about stolen cheese, stolen clothes, and stolen VHS tapes • A surprise appearance from the man who actually runs the place • The sound of a podcast discovering, in real time, why it shouldn’t exist   Enjoy this unearthed relic from the H&H archives — proof that every good idea deserves one honest attempt… and a quiet burial.

The gang reviews Matt's list of 11 things he'd like to leave behind in 2025, ranging from Katy Perry to Labubus to a pair of numbers we dare not say out loud. 

In this episode of Hoot'n & Holler'n, the guys take a deep dive into the very specific types of people you’ll find in every small Southern town. If you’ve ever lived near one gas station, you already know exactly who we’re talking about. From the mechanic everybody trusts (but who might keep your truck for two years), to the gas station regulars who know more local gossip than the newspaper, to porch-sitters who double as landmarks, we’re naming characters you’ve definitely met. Along the way, we argue about bagels, Conecuh sausage, questionable fuel quality, horse guys, gas station etiquette, and the unspoken rules of small-town life. It’s nostalgic, unfiltered, and aggressively familiar—in the best way possible.

The boys kick off a chaotic Christmas episode by debating decorations, dodging imaginary squirrels in the studio, and reminiscing about the chaotic Rankin & Bass classics that shaped their childhoods. From beloved VHS tapes and questionable 80s choir memories to heated takes on Christmas music—Mariah Carey, Sinatra, Elvis, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and the tragic saga of “Christmas Shoes”—no seasonal soundtrack is safe. Then the nostalgia train really leaves the station as everyone shares childhood Christmas stories: begging adults to hurry up and open presents, sneaking peeks at gifts, getting tricked by parents, and receiving some truly wild gifts (including a framed chicken photo and silky “banana hammock” underwear). The crew also laments the decline of old-school Christmas light displays and lovingly roasts today’s LED-synced neighborhood décor. Check out our merch: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/

This week on Hoot’n and Holler’n, the crew takes a nostalgic stroll through the golden age of malls when KB Toys was king, Sears still mattered, and the smell of popcorn from The Peanut Shack basically was cologne. From abandoned anchor stores to stolen wallets at JCPenney, Toys “R” Us bankruptcy gossip, the death of fountains and wishing wells, and the true chaos of Costco on a Saturday—this episode hits everything from childhood wonder to adult irritation. Along the way, we spiral into hot dogs, Kirkland beer, mall zombies, body shop outfits, and a revelation that Joey was clearly born to be the size-appropriate horror-movie villain.

In this episode, we’re joined by Alabama comedy legend Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson—creator of the long-running “how Bama fans watch” videos and one of the sharpest, funniest voices in Southern football culture. We talk about rivalry week energy, which fanbases crave his respect the loudest, why Tennessee may secretly lead the nation in trash talk, and how the chaos of college football fuels what we do. FunnyMaine also shares stories of meeting Coach DeBoer, hanging out with RollTideWillie, being embraced by players and fans across the SEC, and how his content has grown over more than a decade of Saturdays. Whether you’re SEC-obsessed, comedy-obsessed, or just love hearing two Southern creators talk shop, this one hits. Check out FunnyMaine: funnymaine.com His merch: rundaball.com Our merch & Southern-made goods: gettinplaceshop.com

Comedian Dusty Slay joins Hoot’n and Holler’n for an hour of Southern storytelling, comedy wisdom, and pure chaos in the best way. Dusty walks us through his wild late-night TV experiences, growing up in an Alabama trailer park, and why breaking down country songs has become one of his most beloved bits. We dig into hecklers, crowd work, touring the South, Travis Tritt conspiracy theories, and Dusty’s dream of doing a full two-hour, no-opener stand-up show like an old-school legend. If you love Southern humor, country-music deep dives, and behind-the-scenes comedy talk, this episode delivers big laughs and even bigger stories.

It’s Thanksgiving time at Hoot’n & Holler’n, which means: zero salads, infinite rolls, and several emotionally charged opinions about banana pudding. Matt, Joey, Eric, and Drake kick off with their usual cultural analysis — aka complaining about Ollie’s and Big Lots — before diving headfirst into the most sacred Southern holiday of all: the one about food. In this episode, we debate the “10 Things That Should Never Appear at a Southern Thanksgiving Table” including: Texas toast (a carb criminal) Charcuterie boards (Ritz crackers wearing monocles) Cold butter (prison behavior) Spoons (literally unnecessary) We also explore: Why monkey bread counts as a survival item Who brings seven extra people to Thanksgiving The spiritual connection between Chinette plates and personal pride The annual “waiting to eat until cousin Chad shows up” starvation ritual If you’ve ever fasted until 1pm just to immediately fall into a coma beside a cooler you’re using as a chair — congratulations, this episode is about you. 🦃✨ (Featuring real quotes from the show such as “Thanksgiving’s coming up… it’s a big day” and “This is a stab-and-stuff holiday.”) 

Buckle up for a haunted road trip through the South’s spookiest drive-thrus! In this Halloween special, the Hoot’n and Hollern crew serves up a platter of ghost stories from your favorite chain restaurants — because even the afterlife can’t resist a combo meal. From the Drive-Thru Whisperer haunting a Jack’s in Parrish, Alabama, to the Footlong Phantom stalking a Subway in Yazoo City, the boys swap ghost tales that are equal parts creepy and country. You’ll hear about a Waffle House specter that strikes at exactly 2:19 a.m., a Burger King play place with tiny phantom footprints, and even a hairless creature lurking outside a Popeyes in Louisiana. In true Hoot’n and Hollern fashion, it’s all laughter, light scares, and Southern charm — with a side of gravy, naturally.

In this episode of Hoot’n and Holler’n, the crew starts off with the real pressing questions—like how many air fryers is too many—before celebrating a brand-new baby in the family. From sleepless nights and luxury diapers to wild DoorDash mishaps, they cover the chaotic, hilarious realities of adult life. Then, with Halloween looming, the guys shift from childhood fears of ghosts and monsters to the very real horrors of adulthood: missing trash day, surprise work meetings, and road hazards that’ll make your blood run cold. Plus, we hear a truly unforgettable story involving a foggy night, a family of raccoons, and a sound no one will forget. It’s a mix of parenting panic, late-night food debates, and spooky grown-up anxieties—all delivered with the usual Southern humor and camaraderie you’ve come to expect.   Check out our website where you'll find merch, previous episodes, and more: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/

This week on Hootn and Hollern, Matt, Eric, Drake, and Joey take a nostalgic trip down the aisles of long-gone video rental stores. From the rise of mom-and-pop shops to the reign of Blockbuster, the crew remembers the thrill of snagging a new release off a fully stocked wall and the terror of late fees that could rival a mortgage payment. They swap stories about shady tanning-bed/video-store combos, bootlegging DVDs before release day, and even gas stations that doubled as “mini Blockbusters.” The conversation veers into the quirky rules of back-room “adult sections,” libraries quietly moonlighting as game rental hubs, and the eternal mystery of why every shop was named some variation of Mega Hits Video Express Corner. Things get delightfully off the rails when Matt tries vaping for the first time, sparking comparisons to neon-lit rental shops and their questionable side hustles. The guys also dive into weird marketing tricks—from misleading movie covers to Netflix’s algorithm pulling the same stunt decades later. It’s a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt look at the end of an era, where VHS tapes, DVDs, and even Redbox all had their moment before streaming took over. Check out our website where you'll find past episodes, merch, music playlists and more: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/  

This week on Hoot’n and Holler’n, the set might be haunted—but that won’t stop us from diving headfirst into the world of sitcoms. From the unforgettable theme songs that raised us (“Sanford & Son,” Fresh Prince, and even New Girl’s five-second curse) to the iconic family shows we gathered around (Home Improvement, Full House, Boy Meets World), we’re reliving the cheesy glory and debating what still holds up. We also put our audience’s hot takes to the test with a countdown of the most overrated sitcoms ever—spoiler: Friends fans may want to skip this one. Plus, we crown the best (and worst) sitcom dads, with everyone from Danny Tanner to Dan Conner to Al Bundy getting put under the microscope. It’s nostalgia, debates, and plenty of laughs all from a possibly possessed couch.

It’s a big one, y’all. The Hoot’n and Holler’n crew is joined by Robert Clay and Josh Snead of SEC Shorts, the comedy duo behind some of the internet’s funniest takes on college football. We get into why SEC fans are different, the fine line between roasting your own team and going too far, and which coaches would actually be fun on camera. Whether you live for rivalries, watch every Saturday slate, or just show up for the chaos of Vandy pulling off another upset, this one’s for you.

It’s back-to-school season, and for Hoot’n and Holler’n, that means saying goodbye to one of our own. This episode marks Shane’s last ride before he trades in podcast mics for online college classes (and maybe a fancy owl mascot hoodie). We send him off in style the only way we know how—by reminiscing about questionable lunchroom “delicacies,” PE class horror stories, and the mysterious economics of locker fees. It’s a proper farewell to our favorite vape-in-the-couch contributor. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. You can also find every episode’s audio version (plus our merch) at hootnandhollern.com.

This week on Hoot’n & Holler’n, the boys dive headfirst off the top rope into the golden age of 90s wrestling. From the chaos of the Monday Night Wars to the rise of the NWO, Sting in the rafters, Goldberg’s undefeated streak, and Stone Cold’s beer truck entrance, we’re breaking down everything that made pro wrestling in the 90s an absolute fever dream of mullets, muscles, and mayhem. Plus, childhood memories of WCW vs. WWF allegiances, favorite gimmicks (shoutout Rikishi’s cheeks), VHS tape collections, and a peek into the secret superfan life of Rachel. If you ever hit “recall” on your remote between TNT and USA, this one’s for you.

Tristan Tritt joins Matt, Eric, Drake, and Joey to talk music, mayhem, and growing up as the son of a country legend (and possible werewolf). We cover the evolution of his sound, why he ditched the “industry mold,” tour life in a minivan, and the fine art of reading a rowdy crowd. Also: gas station pizza rankings, chaotic cover songs, and the most inappropriate barfight weapon ever.   Check out our merch and more: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/

What do Cowboy Cody, a raccoon in a Kentucky bar, and the Space Jam soundtrack have in common? Absolutely nothing—except they all come up in this episode of Hoot’n & Holler’n. The gang dives deep into the golden era of ‘90s hip-hop, revisiting the first tracks that got them hooked, arguing about rap soundtracks, and paying homage to platinum-haired icons and ghostwritten Bugs Bunny diss tracks. From The Chronic to Willennium, from arena anthems to the unfortunate rise of the Thong Song, we cover the good, the bad, and the nostalgically weird. Plus, hyper-local news involving small-town scandals, basement floods, and the dream of hosting our very own cruise. It’s a wild ride, y'all. Don't forget to sign a waiver with your cheeseburger.

In this episode, the crew heads straight to the heart of 90s nostalgia—sports movies. Big thanks to Chris Yow from Tennessee for tossing us the idea! From underdog comebacks to Cajun comedies, we’re breaking down the best and worst the decade had to offer. We’re talking D3: The Mighty Ducks, Varsity Blues, The Waterboy, Heavyweights, and more. Which ones still hold up? Which ones should’ve stayed on VHS? It’s a mix of bold opinions, heated debates, and more than a few personal stories along the way. If you grew up quoting these movies—or just wondering why every 90s coach had a tragic backstory—this one’s for you.

Leftovers: better hot or cold? The crew kicks things off debating pizza, fried chicken, and hibachi rice straight from the fridge. That somehow leads to backyard grill talk, Blackstone burgers, and why steak over fire just hits different. Then it’s a stroll through the “Are we too old for this?” zone—bar fights, loud music, clubs, and the rise of travel ball madness. We wrap it up with a chat about becoming old men: birdwatching, noticing potholes, and caring way too much about the neighborhood. It’s funny, it’s honest, and yep—your back might start hurting just from listening.

Matt, Eric, Drake, Shane, and Joey take a boot-stompin’ stroll through the wild, weird world of 90s country music. From mullets to music videos, we dig into what made the era great—and what left us scratching our heads. A good chunk of this episode is devoted to unraveling Travis Tritt’s curious obsession with wheelchairs in his music videos. Is it symbolism? Is it method acting? Is Travis… a werewolf? We don’t land on any answers, but we sure enjoy the ride. Along the way, we talk about what 90s country got right, what it accidentally set in motion (looking at you, bro country), and why it still hits a nostalgic nerve. Come for the theories, stay for the barbecue stain stories.

We kick off this episode with the surprising news of people smuggling eggs across borders and explore the peculiar happenings when a python is found living in a Chili's parking lot for two months. We also delve into the entertaining world of reality TV, a guilty pleasure for some and a source of disdain for others. From the chaos of bar rescue missions to the timeless appeal of older reality shows like The Real World, we shed light on what makes these shows both beloved and hated. In a surprising twist, we defend the often-ridiculed Canadian rock band Nickelback and explore the deeper cultural phenomena behind their enduring infamy. Discover why some folks stand by them despite their relentless internet bashing.

Join Matt, Eric, and Drake for an interview with Valyn Hall, who portrays Aunt Tiffany in HBO's hit series The Righteous Gemstones. We dive into her experiences on set, her unique approach to the character, and what it was like being part of the show's final season. Discover the amusing and heartfelt moments as Hall shares insights about the show's family dynamics and her memorable interactions with the cast. But before that, we delve into an unusual incident at a Waffle House in Ohio, where a customer found a human tooth in their hash browns. Despite the bizarre finding, a health inspection found no violations. The episode offers lighthearted commentary on the event, touching on the peculiarities of Southern dining and the intriguing thoughts that arise from such surreal encounters. From quirky Southern tales to the creative minds behind beloved TV shows, this episode is a delightful mix of humor, behind-the-scenes revelations, and Southern hospitality. Tune in for an engaging and entertaining discussion that captures the essence of storytelling in the South.

Join us for an eclectic episode as we hop into a revealing chat with the Easter Bunny, uncovering holiday secrets and discussing everything from his unexpected nickname to the economics of egg pricing. We'll also journey south to discover how a fondness for Waffle House became a surprising recruitment tool for Troy's men's basketball team. Finally, we delve into a mix of humor and Easter traditions, while speculating the effect of KFC's headquarters move to Texas on poultry politics. It's a festive blend of fun, facts, and folklore.

Join Matt, Eric, and Drake as they Hoot & Holler with Grammy-winning artist and Dolomite, Alabama native - Pynk Beard. From working with industry giants like John Legend, Alicia Keys, and J-Lo to creating chart-topping hits, the musician formerly known as Sebastian Cole shares his vision of bringing authentic Southern life to the world stage—infused with gospel, blues, and hip-hop influences. Pynk Beard provides a glimpse into his songwriting process and the unexpected but rewarding moments of seeing his creations come to life in the music industry. This episode is not only about music but also the cultural ties and community bonds that run deep in the South, bringing to light the powerful yet often overlooked Southern musical heritage that Pynk Beard passionately represents. More Pynk Beard Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/user/31w2g74vzqgpkxldrrx2slvkerme IG : https://www.instagram.com/sebastiankole/ Upcoming Shows : https://linktr.ee/pynkbeard   For more Hoot'n and Holler'n including our latest merch: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/

In this engaging episode, Matt, Eric, Shane, Drake, and Joey dive into some unusual news stories, starting with a bizarre incident involving a minivan crashing into a Dollar General store before Hoot'n and Holler'n about movies set in the South. Listen as the guys discuss which films accurately portray Southern culture and which ones failed miserably.  Check out our brand new website where you'll find our apparel line, previous episodes, and music playlists: https://www.hootnandhollern.com/