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Chick-fil-A, Bojangles, Raising Cane's, Zaxby's, Guthrie's, and Jack's are among the Southern-based mostly fried chicken fast food chains that are experiencing rapid growth throughout the region, and beyond. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

The Confederate States Navy had an impressive history during the American Civil War. In 1862, the Confederate Congress established the Confederate States Naval Academy, which trained the South's fledgling effort to navigate its waters. The academy was anchored on the CSS Patrick Henry, just out of Richmond, Virginia. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Across the South young women are making catchy videos, singing songs and having fun. It's Rush for the Greeks at Southern college campuses, and we discuss the longstanding tradition at sororities. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Sold-out concerts and RIAA certifications are now a common occurrence for The Red Clay Strays, a versatile music act hailing from Mobile, Alabama. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Florida has a state law that the working animals of law enforcement are to be treated with the same care as humans. K9 'Ace,' of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, lost his leg after a gunfight with a now-deceased criminal. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Ben Jones, an actor who played "Cooter" on the popular 1980s CBS show "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died. He was 84. The native Southerner also was a two-term U.S. congressman from Georgia, and spent decades promoting the TV show he starred on. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was violently fouled on August 8, and the player that did the damage made a racial incident out of it. Should the Columbia, Missouri, native – along with Fever teammate Caitlin Clark, leave the activist sports league and form a new movement? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Jon Rawl is on a "Southern Soapbox." Can y'all please stop taking group pictures when attending a funeral? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

More than 100,000 Southern auto workers produce Tesla, Ford, Nissan, BMW, and more. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

For 35 years Southern native Walton Goggins has been acting on hit TV series, movies, and more. Discover how the "Justified" and "The White Lotus" star rose to fame. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Voters in Tennessee go to the polls on August 6 for a state primary. Among the races: Sen. Marsha Blackburn aims to win the Republican nod for Governor, and Democrats try to pull a big surprise as they aim to counter the GOP-led effort to rid the state of its one Democratic congressional seat. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are full of wild videos of snake encounters across the South. Don't y'all think we've seen enough? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Four of the Southern states have declared official cakes and pies. We take official sweet bites out of Alabama's Lane Cake, Florida's Key Lime Pie, Maryland's Smith Island Cake, and Texas' Pecan Pie. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is underway, and we're taking a look at some of the guesses of how bad storms can be before the year wraps. We also discover the storm names for this tropical season. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Since the 1800s the St. Louis Cardinals have brought 11 World Series titles to the Gateway to the West. And generations of Southern fans have flocked to Busch Stadium, followed the Birds on the radio and TV, and passionately worn their Cardinals gear. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #MLB #stlouiscardinals

Julie Masino, the embattled CEO that tried to change Cracker Barrel's menu, down-home look, and even its logo, has been ousted. We take a look at the Tennessee- based company's rough history with making changes. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #CrackerBarrel #JulieMasino

The five civilized tribes of American Indians in the South (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole) were forcibly removed by the U.S. Government to Oklahoma in the early 1800s. Major Ridge was a Cherokee leader, who ultimately was killed by his own tribesman for betrayal. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #AmericanIndian #Cherokee #Chickasaw #Choctaw #Creek #Seminole #TrailOfTears

Christmas will be here before you know it. And people across the South want hot items, and hot deals. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #shopping #amazonprime

Ella Langley, of Hope Hull, Alabama, is enjoying the hottest career the music world has to offer right now. More importantly, she's doing it with a genuine Southern accent and genuine Southern character. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #ellalangleymusic #hopehullalabama #dandelionssong

Whiskey makers across the South count on the region's white oak lumber to make stave for the barrels used in production. Discover where some great spirit makers are located, and what exactly a stave is. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

The height of Southern men and Southern women varies across the 16 Southern states. How do y'all measure up? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Peaches are aplenty in June and July, and many Southern towns hold festivals to celebrate – including Clanton, Alabama, Fort Valley, Georgia, Gilbert, South Carolina, and Thurmont, Maryland. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Southerners may take their region for granted, but international travelers in Dixie for FIFA World Cup 2026 discover the awesomeness of Buc-ees, Bass Pro Shop, Waffle House, Southern traditions, even the word "y'all." #fifaworldcup2026 #bucees #wafflehouse #bassproshop

The mountains of the South are beautiful, but can be treacherous to drive in during heavy rain. We have tips to navigate the flooded highways of Dixie. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #smokymountains #drivinginrain #floods #severeweather

Following the sudden death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the race for control of the powerful body becomes a lot more interesting. Fourteen of the Southern states will have U.S. Senate contests in November. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #lindseygraham #decision2026

ACC, Big 12 and SEC college football coaches and players start gathering for their respective conference's media days. Also, Louisiana Tech and Tennessee Tech both have new conference homes for the 2026 season. The Y'all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

Bahiagrass is a pesky weed that takes over the South during the summer months. TheYallShow is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.

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Hoppin' John is a tradition in sections of the South when a new year arrives.  We discuss the history of the Lowcountry delicacy; and SouthernLiving.com's Classic Hoppin' John recipe is relayed.  The article "12 Careers For The Chance To Get The Best Job In 2024" is posted on CareerFitter.com.  Also, on this date in history (1521) German theologian Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church.

First show of 2024.  Jon Rawl is primed for a new year of Southern conversation. Top books are highlighted.  Little Debbie will have a bevy of new Valentine's Day treats to enjoy.  Alabama and Texas both fall in their College Football Playoff semifinal contests.  Plus, a Spalding County (Georgia) sheriff's deputy is killed in the line of duty.

Christmas spectacular. Keifer Engles previews the College Football Playoff and offers his prediction for the national championship.  The Philbrook Museum of Art is hosting a festival the weekend before Christmas.  A new four-part series called "Willie Nelson & Family" debuts today on Paramount+. Also, sausage gravy gets some love.

Colorado's highest court has denied Donald Trump from being on the 2024 primary debate.  Jon Rawl has a lot to say about this, including opinions on the 14th Amendment.  Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare shares financial and investment advice on his last appearance of the year. Also, USAToday.com has a breakdown of the restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day.

Christmas and New Year's are almost here, and "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has thoughts of holidays past and present.  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation that makes it a state crime to cross into the Lone Star State as an illegal immigrant.  We have some great coffee brews for Christmas to tell you about.  Also, Panmacmillan.com has the helpful article "The 30 Best Books To Gift For Christmas 2023" posted.

iRev returns to discuss electronic gadgets perfect for Christmas 2023.  Arthur Sharpe talks Ray-Ban Meta next generation smart glasses, Apple AirTag, a neat app for identifying stars in the sky, and much more.  A tropical storm-like event in December brings historic flooding and damage to the Florida, Georgia and Carolina coasts.  Plus, Southern states took the lead starting in 1917 to ratify the 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol in America.

NASCAR turns 75. We honor the Daytona Beach-born enterprise with the playing of the late country music legend/NASCAR driver Marty Robbins' 1982 hit, "Some Memories Just Won't Die."  Paul Hare shares the basic battles of divorcing couples and their investments.  St. Petersburg, Florida, may consider forcing its name on the resident MLB team that plays there (Rays).  Plus, Staks! Kitchen is serving up Southernness in the Memphis suburbs.

Georgia Southern kicks-off the college football bowl madness Saturday morning in the Myrtle Beach Bowl.  Keifer Engles walks us through the early bowl lineup.  Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar.  Tellico Plains, Tennessee, hosts a horse-themed Christmas parade this weekend, while Fort Towson, Oklahoma, opens its doors for holiday visitors. Also, Hunter Biden taunts GOP members of the U.S. House, on the same day a Joe Biden impeachment inquiry passes.

Jamie Foxx, Taylor Swift and Dick Van Dyke are among the celebs celebrating birthdays.  Money.com has released the Top 10 list of best towns to live in the South. Congrats, Raleigh, North Carolina! Chubby's Restaurant in Sevierville, Tennessee, has the attention of one Southern vlogger.  Also, TheSeasonedMom.com shares an amazing Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe perfect for Christmas.

Mathieu Cailler, author of the new book of short stories "Forest For The Trees & Other Stories," calls to talk about his array of writing.  "The Toccopola Storyteller" returns to review the most-popular and the wise choices for Christmas trees in the South.  Patrick McHenry, the recent Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives, announces that he will not seek reelection to his North Carolina congressional seat. And, we have the Golden Globes nominees.

Tornadoes touch down in Tennessee on Saturday, killing at least six.  SouthernLiving.com shares a number of ways to make your Christmas tree a Southern Christmas tree.  Easy and simple Christmas cookies are in the mix today.  Plus, some good Jeff Foxworthy-inspired laughter two weeks away from St. Nick's arrival.

Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry," recorded in 1960, is played as the 4-foot-7-inch country music legend is celebrated during one of the biggest weeks in her life.  Four police officers in Decatur, Alabama, are in trouble after details from a September fatal shooting become available. And, Paul Hare, of The Hare Financial Group, reports on the just-released job numbers for November.

Chris Christie tears into primary hopefuls on the debate stage in Tuscaloosa, as the fourth GOP debate was held Wednesday night.  Hanukkah begins at sunset this evening, lasting until Dec. 15.  We remember the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.  Keifer Engles drops-in with a college football conversation.  Plus, South Carolina superfan "Gamecock Jesus:" dies at age 70.

Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is atop the Billboard chart, 65 years after it was first recorded.  We also fete fellow female singers Wanda Jackson and Helen Cornelius on today's show. We share 20 delicious neck bone recipes from GlouriousRecipes.com. CVS is changing its prescriptions policy. Also, the University of Alabama welcomes the fourth GOP debate.

Warfare in Yemen, Israel and the Gaza Strip, as well as Ukraine. "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short analyzes how this bloodshed is dampening spirits in the weeks before Christmas.  SouthernLiving.com has a great biscuit analysis feature.  Maryland native Nora Roberts has another romance read on the best-seller list, as "Inheritance" debuts at No. 3 in fiction.  Plus,  Pennsylvania's hoodie-wearing U.S. senator hires former congressman George Santos with a Cameo gig.

Florida State is left out of the College Football Playoff.  Keifer Engles returns to discuss the Seminoles' snub; but to also praise two teams that won their respective conferences to advance to the CFP: the Big 12's Texas Longhorns and the SEC's Alabama Crimson Tide.  A listener wants to know if the Lone Star State of Texas is a Southern state.  And, a tribute to 1970s national TV host Wink Martindale, a West Tennessee native that celebrates his 90th birthday today.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom debate in Alpharetta, Georgia.  MarthaStewart.com has an insightful article about getting your house to smell like Christmas.  The Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare reviews the sales numbers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, with the twelfth month of the year's arrival we play Merle Haggard's 1973 classic, "If We Make It Through December."

700th episode.  Jon Rawl is in a celebratory mood as guests like Keifer Engles drop by to share the fun.  Engles also discusses college football's championship weekend, as Georgia meets Alabama for SEC supremacy, and Texas and Oklahoma State collide for the Big 12 title.  Pecans in Arkansas, oysters in Virginia, and bluegrass music in Wetumpka, Alabama, will all be on the social calendars of the South this first weekend in December.  Plus, Darius Rucker receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Anna Faris turns 47 today.  The Baltimore-born actress reveals fun things from her 2008 film, "The House Bunny."  We share the history of the Christian hymn "Blessed Assurance." Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh spoke Tuesday to the victims of his financial fraud crime while being sentenced to 27 years in a Beaufort, South Carolina, courthouse. Also, tips on canning from YouTuber Adaline Zook. 

Yelp releases its top cheeseburger joint in each state, and Stamps Super Burgers is tops in Mississippi.  Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," discusses the importance of men's and women's fashion in the South.  Plus, the NFL's Carolina Panthers fire coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first year with the team; while college football coach Rick Stockstill is terminated at Middle Tennessee after 18 years on the job.

Bad drivers are not paying attention to the rules of the road – specifically passing improperly on one-lane roads.  FoodNetwork.com has a helpful way for you reuse Thanksgiving leftovers.  Mississippi State University turns to a former University of Mississippi offensive assistant (Jeff Lebby) to lead the Bulldogs in 2024.  Plus, a healthy dose of information on lavender – a great floral choice this time of year.