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Southern Fried
by Southern Fried
The South is defined by great food, unique music, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of small town churches. At Southern Fried, we look to highlight all that makes up the South through the eyes of those who have lived in it. Join us as we chat with people from all over the Southern States to better understand this region of the world.
Episodes
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Soul of the South with Ellis Terry
Ellis Terry, founder of Soul Grown and host of Afield, joins this episode of Southern Fried! Born and raised in Montgomery,AL, Ellis found his way to Birmingham by way of Tuscaloosa. As a college student, Ellis decided to highlight all that made his home state great, thus was born Soul Grown.…
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Greenville to the Green Screen with James Spann
James Spann joins this episode of Southern Fried! As the long-time voice for weather in the state of Alabama, Spann knows a thing or two of the state he has called home for most of his life. Charlie and James sit down and discuss his early life in Alabama, early radio and television jobs, and his...
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Hey Jesus, queue Designing Women with Ellen Skrmetti
Ellen Skrmetti joins this episode of Southern Fried! A southern comedian who blew up on the internet with her "Hey Jesus, it's me" series, Ellen has developed herself as a top comedian that explores all things Southern. Listen to this episode as Ellen and Charlie sit down to discuss Junior…
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The South is More Than One Story with John T Edge
John T. Edge join this episode of Southern Fried! A man who hardly needs an introduction, John T is a writer, TV host, and true Southerner who helped inspire the work behind Southern Fried. From books such as The Potlikker Papers and House of Smoke to the SEC Network television show he hosts…
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From Office Job to Vandy Pimp with Josh Snead of SEC Shorts
Josh Snead, co-founder of SEC Shorts, joins this episode of Southern Fried! Josh and Charlie get into all things Southeastern Conference, how Josh got his start in creating funny videos, and the life-lessons one has to learn at a Waffle House. Go support Josh and his team by going to…
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Cornbread, Folklore, and Witch Tales with Katie Ortiz
Katie Ortiz joins this episode of Southern Fried! An Alabama native, Katie and Charlie sit down to discuss her life in the South and how it influenced her latest book, The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches. Listen as they discuss Katie's favorite Southern traditions, her time working at…
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County Kid to Comedian with Brian Bates
Brian Bates joins this episode of Southern Fried! Brian is a comedian and podcast host based out of Nashville, TN. Charlie and Brian talk about how Brian got into comedy, his journey as a comedian, and the best Cracker Barrel order. We hope you enjoy this episode of Southern Fried and consider...
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Preserving Family Legacy and NASCAR Tales with Gena Elliott
Gena Elliott joins this episode of Southern Fried! The author of Southern Stock, Gena captures the legacy of her father Stick Elliott, famed NASCAR driver. Charlie and Gena sit down and talk about her life as a kid of Stick, growing up around that world, and solidifying her father's legacy…
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Dorm Room Discussions to Major Publication with Will Pearson
Will Pearson joins this episode of Southern Fried! Pearson is the co-founder of Mental Floss magazine and digital media company. Now, Will is busy as the president of iHeart Podcasts as they continue as the largest podcast publisher in America. While Charlie and Will talk about the magazine...
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Y'all, Might Could, and Fixin' To with Landon Bryant
Landon Bryant (@landontalks) joins this episode of Southern Fried! Landon hails from Laurel, Mississippi where stories of Walmart and explorations of the quirky Southern dialect has led him too a career in content creation, comedy, and writing. Charlie and Landon discuss what makes the best...
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The Southern Blueprint with Matt Swift
Matt Swift of The Southern Blueprint joins this episode of Southern Fried. Hailing from North Carolina, Matt and Charlie dive into who Matt is and what inspired him to start TSB. From Southern history and folklore to predicting the Men's National Soccer Team's success in the World Cup, the two of...
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Southern Storylines of the SEC with Peter Burns
Peter Burns joins this episode of Southern Fried! A conversation packed with Southeastern Conference sports references turns into an ode of the stories of the South as Charlie sits down with SEC Network host Peter Burns. Growing up in Louisiana and Texas, Burns ended up taking a bet on himself to...
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Loving Birmingham and the South with Hattie O'Hara
Hattie O'Hara joins Southern Fried on this episode! Originally from Decatur, Alabama she has found her way to Birmingham where her love for the city inspired the Instagram series, "One Week in Birmingham." Hattie has a passion for highlighting the city she loves, a Southern hub of great people…
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Driving Education in Alabama with Katie Collins
Katie Collins joins this episode of Southern Fried! A teacher in Hoover, Alabama at Bluff Park Elementary School, Katie is passionate about education and impacting her students. She's the 2026 Alabama Teacher of the Year and a top-five finalist for National Teacher of the Year. Since being…
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Creating in the Kitchen and Online with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois joins this episode of Southern Fried! A Southeastern Louisiana native, Chef has spent time all across the country in kitchens before finding his way to a content-based career. His YouTube channel, Stir the Pot, explores Southern and cajun recipes including his hit series,...
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Food as the Foundation at Jones Valley Teaching Farm with Amanda Storey
Amanda Storey, the Executive Director of Jones Valley Teaching Farm, joins this episode of Southern Fried! Based in Birmingham,AL, JVTF is on a mission to deliver food-based education to the people of the city. Through school farms and downtown crops, Jones Valley has cultivated relationships…
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From the West to the Lowcountry with Author Paul Attaway
Paul Attaway joins this episode of Southern Fried! Growing up in Georgia before making his way out west to Arizona, Paul built himself a life in entrepreneurship and business. 30 years out west were spent owning, operating, and consulting with businesses before his life would take him back to the...
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Cultivating Southern Stories with Holly Swafford, editor of SoulGrown
Holly Swafford of SoulGrown joins this episode of Southern Fried. A mostly Birmingham, AL native, Holly has spent time all over the South, including Mississippi, Texas, and Alabama. Holly has a clear love for not only writing, but for showing her curiosity through that writing that sparks...
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Genuine Hospitality at Revival Restaurant Group with Jamey Shirah
Jamey Shirah, CEO of Revival Restaurant Group, joins this episode of Southern Fried! Born and raised in small town Georgia on his family farm, Jamey is defined by his work ethic and hospitable nature. This mentality has been transferred over to his company, Revival Restaurant Group, that strives...
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Southern Staples and Hashbrown Casserole with Chef Jeremy Lett of Cracker Barrel
Chef Jeremy Lett of Cracker Barrel joins this episode of Southern Fried! Growing up in Alabama and Florida, Chef Jeremy is no stranger to a kitchen, inspired by his grandmother who whipped up southern staples as well as Italian classics. Lett attended college at the University of Florida before...
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A Championship Coach, Built on Lifelong Relationships with Duane Reboul
Coach Duane Reboul joins this first in-person episode of Southern Fried. Coach Reboul is a New Orleans native who found his way to Birmingham,AL through coaching basketball at Birmingham-Southern College. A two-time national champion and multi-time conference champion and coach of the year…
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Crafted for the Outdoors, Meant for Forever with B.C. Rogers III
B.C. Rogers III joins Southern Fried this week! Down South, one of the key aspects to many lives is a deep love for the outdoors and today on Southern Fried we have the opportunity to talk with B.C. Rogers III, the founder of Wren and Ivy, a brand focused on crafting high-quality gear for the...
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From Too Country for Radio to 30 Years on Air with Bill "Bubba" Bussey
Bill "Bubba" Bussey joins our host, Charlie, on this episode of Southern Fried, as we explore the South through its people! Bussey is best known for his many years as a member of the "Rick and Bubba Show," the nationally-syndicated radio morning show that ran for 30 years. Join Bubba and Charlie…
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Blogging, Building Community, and Becoming 'Boo Mama' with Sophie Hudson
Sophie Hudson joins Southern Fried today! She is a fellow podcaster who resides in the South, a Birmingham native, and to make things even better, a Mississippi State Bulldog, it was a gift to have her on! Sophie is a bestselling author who has a gift of encouragement through her writing. For…
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Nine Miles Away: Developing Relationships Right Next Door with Robby Hayes
Robby Hayes joins Southern Fried this week! A Birmingham, AL native, Robby is no stranger to the community and hospitality shown across the South. In 2024, Robby, his wife Lauren, and a team of people formed Neighbor9, a non-profit seeking to create a movement of loving your neighbor through...
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Chef Rob McDaniel
Chef Rob McDaniel joins this episode of Southern Fried, who, along with his wife Emily, has made a massive impact on the culinary scene not only in Birmingham, but has stretched throughout Alabama and the South. Chef McDaniel is a multi-time James Beard Semifinalist and executive chef of a New…
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Chris Thomas | Southern Hospitality Evangelist
Chris Thomas joins this episode of Southern Fried to talk southern brands and hospitality. Starting Made South, a brand that highlights southern creators and artists, catapulted Chris into a field where he stops at nothing to show how important southern hospitality is and how important it is to...
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Uncover Alabama
One of the most underrated aspects of the South is its unique beauty. We’re home to mountains and waterfalls, but also swamps and beaches. There’s always something to discover in this great region. On this episode we’re joined by two people who know exactly that, through their journey of…
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John Lyda
John Lyda joins Southern Fried this week as we continue to explore the South through its people! A small town childhood in Alabama is the foundation of John's life that would later lead him to the suburbs of Birmingham in Hoover where he would eventually find his way deeply intertwined with the...
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Janie Clay, The Charleston Farm | Alabama
Dr.Janie Clay joins Southern Fried on this episode! As a registered dietitian who grew up on her family farm in Marengo County, AL, Janie and her family gained popularity on social media through their knowledge of agriculture and love for each other. Give this episode a listen to learn not only a...
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Bobby Horton | Alabama
Bobby Horton joins Southern Fried on this episode! An Alabama native, Mr.Horton is a talented musician who performs all over the country solo and with his band Three on a String. He’s also worked on the scores for 19 of Ken Burns’ documentary films and produced numerous albums that take you back...
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Trey Echols aka "The Fedneck" | Alabama
This episode of Southern Fried we're joined by Trey Echols, otherwise known as The Fedneck! Trey is a Birmingham, AL native who has a passion for good food that has recently exploded on Instagram through his burger reviews. This episode explores the food scene of Birmingham, the current southern...
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Sally McKay | Alabama
Sally McKay joins us on this episode of Southern Fried! She's a baker, food stylist, blogger, and now TV star after appearing on Baked With Love: Holiday on the Hallmark Channel. Sally talks with host Charlie about how the South is a major influence on all that she does. Be careful listening to...
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Ahmad Austin | Alabama
Ahmad Austin joins this episode of Southern Fried! As a contemporary artist that specializes in abstract, jazz inspired, and palette knife works, Ahmad takes us through what it's like to be an independent artist in the South. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, Ahmad knows a thing or two about how...
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Bailey Tolbert | Alabama
Charlie has the opportunity to sit down with his great friend, Bailey Tolbert, on this record-breaking length episode of Southern Fried! Bailey is a talented musician who spent time in Nashville after high school writing, performing, and recording music. Her story doesn't start there though, as…
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Avent VanHorn | Mississippi
Southern Fried is joined this week by Avent Vanhorn. A current Starkville, MS native she finds her roots west of the college town in the Mississippi Delta. Avent recaps her growing up in Greenwood, MS, time as a student at Mississippi State, and work on set of the movie The Help. Join Charlie and...
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Allie Davis | Mississippi
Allie Davis comes to Southern Fried by way of Ovett, Mississippi. A true small town of the South, Allie takes us through life in Jones County, her love for country artists, and the greatness of Neshoba County Fair. Allie is a proud Mississippi State alumnus and student, currently on track to…
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Martie Duncan | Alabama
Martie Duncan joins Southern Fried this week! From appearing on season eight of Food Network Star, to writing many recipe and cook books, and being known as an incredible host - our guest today knows all about Southern Hospitality. She also loves Alabama just as much, or maybe even more, than...
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Jordy Searcy | Louisiana & Alabama
Welcome Jordy Searcy to the Southern Fried family! Today we’re joined by the first musician to appear on the show, and in a region that’s heavily defined by the artists that make it up, I’m excited to hear his perspective. From appearing on season 7 of The Voice to amassing over half-a-million...
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Tyler Christiansen | Twin Cities, MN ➡️ Birmingham, AL
Born and raised in Minnesota before a life in the ministry landed him in Alabama, Tyler Christiansen is a pastor in the Birmingham area. This week we discuss faith in the south, how it's different in other parts of the country, and SEC dominance.
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Lucas Steele | Hoover, AL ➡️ Auburn, AL
Lucas Steele is an SEC baseball player currently enjoying life down on The Plains of Auburn, AL. He started his collegiate career at Samford University outside of Birmingham where he had a successful run before taking his talents to the Tigers. He has many accolades and a great personality, but...
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Nick Morris | Zachary, LA ➡️ Hoover, AL
Nick Morris lives in the Birmingham, AL area by way of Zachary, LA. After graduating from Louisiana State University and bouncing around states, he found himself in Alabama working in the restaurant business. From there, he would go on to open up his own speciality butcher shop in Hoover,AL that...
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Leighton Hart | Johnson City, TN
This week Leighton Hart joins the Southern Fried family! From storytelling to comedy, million dollar business ideas to the actual price of what things should be, his personality is seen through the screen by way of his Instagram @leightonwrites. He tops all that off with a timeless style that’s...
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Jack Cook | Savannah, GA ➡️ Los Angeles, CA
Jack Cook is a filmmaker, videographer, and content creator based in Los Angeles, California. That's not where Jack's story begins, however, as he grew up in Savannah, GA before attending college at Auburn. Join Charlie and Jack to hear about growing up in Savannah, living in the South, and how...
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Matt Willoughby | Louisville, KY
Matt Willoughby is a meteorologist currently based out of Louisville, KY. He grew up in New Orleans, LA until Hurricane Katrina hit his hometown and would force his family to move where they relocated to Baton Rouge. After attending college at Mississippi State University, Matt has gone onto work...
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BONUS Episode | Cut for Time
Southern boundaries, potential SEC schools, and defining BBQ with Janna Steele.
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Janna Steele | Birmingham, AL
First ever episode of Southern Fried! No better way to begin talking about the South than talking with someone who impacts most southerners lives - moms. My own mom was gracious enough to help kickoff this series. It was a great interview about her life in the South and what impacted it. Give it…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The South is defined by great food, unique music, beautiful scenery, and an abundance of small town churches. At Southern Fried, we look to highlight all that makes up the South through the eyes of those who have lived in it. Join us as we chat with people from all over the Southern States to better understand this region of the world.
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