The Southeastern Land Show

Clayton and John are in-studio with Brian and Cary speaking to their 24 years of friendship. From college to current day… they have spent years hunting together and making memories with their families. John is a land agent and Arkansas Broker with Southeastern Land Group, and he helped Clayton fulfill his dream to purchase and work his own land. Listen for key takeaways we should learn before purchasing land and how to build a legacy of memories outdoors. This episode has it all!

What do the words "watermelon" and "Nascar" have in common? Ross Chastain! Ross and his brother Chad are 8th-generation in a long line of watermelon farmers. While Ross spends his days racing, he also advocates for all farmers… with a spotlight on his family's Florida watermelon farm. Ross is grateful to be able to be a voice for agriculture in the Nascar world, where he has become known as one of the most fearless competitors.

Brian and Cary sit down with retired CPA Bruce Owens, who is also Brian's father-in -law.  Listen in as Bruce shares 50 years of tax experience with a special focus on land ownership.  You'll hear family stories from Bruce and Brian that will make you laugh while teaching you the wisdom from life lessons (including family Jeep riding trips to Utah).  You'll learn about land ownership, tax and estate strategies, and more!

John and Louie Harris of Harris Precision Solutions join us in studio to talk all things drone work. From aerial application to inspections, Harris Precision Solutions offers practical drone work for the everyday landowner. Based out of west Alabama, this duo is ready to serve you and your land needs.

Chuck Leavell of the Allman Brothers and Rolling Stones joins us to share about his family timber farm in Georgia, and how getting back to the land after traveling with the band is one of his favorite places to be. Chuck also shares practical wisdom on land stewardship and management practices.

Cary sits down with Tyler Smith of Welch Outdoors, Corey Howell of Howell Traps, and Audrey Rabren of The Auburn Oaks Farm to learn more about the Alabama Sporting Clays Trail, how Auburn Oaks landed a spot on the trail, and what it takes to put on an event like this. 

Brian and Cary sit down with 2026 National RLI President Geoff Hurdle and Immediate Past President of the RLI Georgia Chapter Raborn Taylor III to discuss property rights and how NAR and RLI are battling for your personal property rights every day. We also discuss keeping you safe in real estate transactions with Tracey the Safety Lady Hawkins. 

How founder Steve Roberson started MapRight out of his car, eventually becoming Land ID, from its inception to its current state providing mapping services to thousands of clients across the country. Steve shares the humble beginnings of his fledgling company, and teases with some new happenings set to be released soon. Yours truly, Southeastern Land Group, was an early adopter of LandID and we approve this message!

Michael Lee of Backwoods Life joins the show to talk about the lifestyle behind one of the longest-running outdoor brands in the country. We dive into whitetail hunting, land stewardship, and what truly makes a piece of ground great hunting property. Michael also shares stories from the field and lessons learned building a national hunting show from the dirt roads of South Georgia. 

We join Jackie Bushman, founder of Buckmasters, in Montgomery to talk all things hunting, big bucks, and the early days of filming hunting shows for the TV industry. Jackie is a wealth of knowledge and laughs when it comes to marketing and events geared towards the hunting industry. 

As Brian prepares to welcome our Foresters to the Southeastern Land Group Timber Summit, Mississippi Broker Jack Gabriel joins us to share what it takes to get started in the Land brokerage industry and Forester Steven Jones shares stories from hunting out west. 

William Lyon, founder and co-leader of our Southeastern Estates team joins us to talk hunting turkeys with a bow, recurve vs longbow, and growing up hunting turkeys and learning a love for the land. We also feature the Estates team's vision and purpose as the demand for mini-farms and homesteads increases throughout the country. 

Auburn University School of Fisheries, Aquaculture, & Aquatic Sciences Professor, Dr. Rex Dunham joins us to talk about the latest research he has been working on with catfish and other species. We discuss catfish farming, meeting fish consumption demands, nutritional value, and genetics.

Joey Bruce of Sad Daddy Blinds joins us to share how he got started building hunting blinds and fun stories growing up hunting with his father.

Christiner Woerner McInnis joins us to talk getting back to the farm, growing the family business, and running for the Alabama Ag Commissioner role.

Dantz Frazer and Brandon Ison of Piedmont Appraisers discuss the history of land valuation and current market trends affecting your property.

Taylor Hart, branch manager of First South Farm Credit in Auburn/Opelika (sponsor of the show), joins us in studio to educate us on land loans. What they are, how to get one, and what you need to know to successfully get on your first tract of land. Taylor dives into "What does the Farm mean to you?" -and how knowing what's important to you helps him, help you.

Our good buddies George Mann and John Hardin join us in studio to discuss differences in Georgia and Alabama deer hunting characteristics, George's Alaska hunting and fishing trip with his son, and upcoming real estate market conditions.

Auburn Oaks Farm, located just a few miles south of Auburn University, boasts the area's premier clay shooting course and event space venue. It is also home to Diamond Bird Dogs training grounds and facilities. Auburn Oaks Farm will be a future site for forestry and logging education, partnering with Forestry Works of the Alabama Forestry Association. 

Aubrie Kobernus, CEO of Realtors Land Institute joins us to discuss the highs and lows of the land market across the nation. We discuss macro and micro markets, how current generations of landowners are handling their family land, and how RLI is working hard to represent land selling professionals in a challenging real estate market.

Austin Steen of Hiccup Farm in Troy, Alabama joins us to talk jumping in to farming sheep, chickens, and cattle. From Accounting to Farming, Austin and his wife Brittany are homesteading the right way and offering quality products to their local neighbors. They're also members of the Sweet Grown Alabama network of farmers. 

Dent Stallworth joins us to give an update on the 2025 Hunting Season in Alabama and Georgia. We discuss his recent duck hunting trip to Canada, and raising his daughter to love turkey hunting.

Candice Moore of Southeastern Estates, a division of Southeastern Land Group, joins us to talk selling estate homes, renovating old farmhouses, collard greens, and Thanksgiving traditions.

Beth and Sarah of Historic Banning Mills join us on location in Whitesburg, Georgia as we dive into everything this resort has to offer. Historic Banning Mills is a once-forgotten industrial gorge turned adventure powerhouse that sits on over 300 acres in west Georgia, where the ruins of an old mill town now anchor world-class zip lines, lodging, and outdoor experiences. It's the perfect collision of deep Georgia history and high-adrenaline recreation.

Robert King of our Poultry South division joins us to discuss the current state of the land market, and gives his evaluation of the poultry industry. Brian and Cary give our prediction for 2026 real estate values and what you need to know if you're considering buying or selling land in the near future.

Casey Rigsby of Westervelt Ecological Services joins us in studio to talk wetland mitigation banking. What it is, how it works, and whether it can be a solution for you and your property.  

Jeff Foxworthy joins us today to drop a few laughs and talk stewardship, legacy, and passing down a love for the land.

Richard Hall, Global Forestry Market Expert and President of Buckhead Resources, joins us to discuss how features of our rural land influence how we interact with it, and the impacts we have on it. We also how timber markets in other countries affect the global market and specifically the south. 

Commissioner of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, Rick Pate, joins us to discuss agriculture in Alabama, the Sweet Grown Alabama program, "Thank a Farmer" Initiative, and what's in our food. 

Lobbyist, attorney, retired state senator, Arthur "Skin" Edge, joins us in Newnan, Georgia to discuss the proposed data center "Project Sail" in Coweta County and the opportunities that exist around data centers.

Brian and Cary discuss land solicitation letters from wholesalers and land buyers. We also have our friend, Rush Evans from Acres, join us to discuss new developments in the world of land valuation.

The Anderson Team and Brian Wright of TPUDC join us in studio to talk Agri-Hoods and a new kind of development in Lee County - Fielden. Fielden is a community planned around stewardship of the land, wellness, and authentic connection.

Michael McCraney, VP of Lending with First South Farm Credit, joins us live in Orange Beach to discuss land loans and how timber values play into your land loans. Josh Milton and Peyton Littrell of the Southeastern Land Group Cooking Team also join us to share about winning the Alabama Wildlife Federation Wild Game Cook-Off in North Alabama, and their upcoming trip to the AWF state competition in Montgomery. 

We sit down with our friends at the faith based Rainbow Omega nonprofit in Eastaboga, Alabama to learn about their campus which serves the intellectual and developmentally disabled community by offering housing, programs, activities, and work opportunities!

Marty Malizio, owner of Alabama Mineral Springs, joins us to share about the natural spring on his property in Chilton County, Alabama. From collecting to bottling to enjoying, Marty shares the unique flavor and benefits of drinking natural spring water bottled right here in Alabama.

City Council candidate Chuck beams join us in studio to talk all things Opelika, Alabama- attracting top talent to the area, and the Ward Four Council race. 

Alabama Forestry Association President, Chris Isaacson, joins us in studio to talk promoting and protecting the timber industry. From advocating, site visits, working with local governments and state regulatory issues, the AFA is here to help raise awareness for our landowners, loggers, and the general public of the value of our local timber industry.

Jack Gabriel, the Delta Dirt Dude, joins us to share his background in selling land in Mississippi and Louisiana, all the way to hurricane hunting camps. He also shares a few stories from his days of college football and raising young men to love the outdoors.

Jason Miller of Southeastern Land Group and Raven 6 Rising joins us to discuss aerial drone application, filming outdoor hunting shows, and his land sales in Mississippi.

Justin Chambers with Southeastern Land Group and Jennings Hester, inside linebacker of the University of Alabama from 2007 to 2010 joins us to discuss his organization - Fishing the Good Fight. A non-profit Jennings started in 2019 which leverages proven therapeutic benefits of fly fishing to support men's mental health while shining a light on the complex intersection of modern masculinity and mental health. Learn more at www.fishingthegoodfight.org.

Jenissa Jordan joins us to talk homesteading made simple, raising kids on the farm, and the upcoming Clay County Yellow Meated Watermelon Festival on August 1-2 in Ashland City Park. 

Nathan Gordon of Baker Donelson joins us remotely to share wisdom and strategy on setting up your land and assets to pass along to the future generations. 

Kelso Hamilton of Alabama Ag Credit joins us today to give an update on interest rates, land loan products, and passing along the love of the outdoors to his children.

Robert King, Tennessee Broker and co-founder of Poultry South, joins us to discuss his family farm, selling poultry farms in the south, and his leadership journey in an ever-changing environment.

Dr. Katie Wolter, owner and operator of Nourish Bloom, Nourish Wellness, Dean of Pediatrics at VComm, joins us in studio to tell us all about her home flower and vegetable gardens, helping families meet their nourishment needs, and even a little pediatric advice.

Award-winning Chef David Bancroft and our good buddy George Mann join us in studio to talk food, legacy, cooking competitions, and how growing up on the land shaped how Chef Bancroft approaches sharing unique flavors and the menus he offers at his restaurants.

Brian and Cary come to you in studio to discuss land pricing techniques, best practices, and also - a few tips on preparing your land for market. We also discuss a brief overview of airline ticket pricing as you prepare for summer trip.

Our host Brian Watts hops in the guest seat today to answer all your questions related to Timber, Forestry, and managing trees as investments. From institutional investors to privately held timber tracts, this show is for all of you!

Jerry deBin of Southeastern Land Group and founder of the Wildlife Cooperative joins us in studio to discuss hunting leases, state wildlife governance, and working with local government to promote the outdoors.

Retired Alabama Game Warden Jeff Brown joins us to talk all things law enforcement, hunting, education, conservation, and pet monkeys.