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The intersection of music, movies and pop culture. Hosted by The Commercial Appeal's Chris Herrington with Bob Mehr and John Beifuss.

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    • Nov 1, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    What to watch at the Indie Memphis Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 25:00


    On this week’s Crossroads, Chris Herrington and John Beifuss thumb through the Indie Memphis Film Festival program and offer tips on what to see.

    What to watch at the Indie Memphis Film Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 25:00


    On this week’s Crossroads, Chris Herrington and John Beifuss thumb through the Indie Memphis Film Festival program and offer tips on what to see.

    Memphis College of Art is closing, plus Music Fest picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 37:00


    Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.

    Memphis College of Art is closing, plus Music Fest picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 37:00


    Hosts Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the latest news to affect Overton Park: the closing of the Memphis College of Art.

    Hungry? Summer Avenue has something that will satisfy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 34:00


    On this episode of Crossroads, Chris Herrington talks with Jennifer Biggs about her culinary revisit of Summer Avenue. Then Bob Mehr joins to put a bow on the Mempho Music Festival and look ahead to this weekend.

    Hungry? Summer Avenue has something that will satisfy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2017 34:00


    On this episode of Crossroads, Chris Herrington talks with Jennifer Biggs about her culinary revisit of Summer Avenue. Then Bob Mehr joins to put a bow on the Mempho Music Festival and look ahead to this weekend.

    Young Dolph vs. Yo Gotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 28:30


    Host Chris Herrington, music writer Bob Mehr and pop culture columnist and film writer John Beifuss talk about the recent shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and his ongoing artistic feud with Yo Gotti. They also set the stage for this week's Gonerfest, look ahead to the Indie Memphis Film Festival and recommend some things happening in Memphis this week.

    Young Dolph vs. Yo Gotti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 28:30


    Host Chris Herrington, music writer Bob Mehr and pop culture columnist and film writer John Beifuss talk about the recent shooting of Memphis rapper Young Dolph and his ongoing artistic feud with Yo Gotti. They also set the stage for this week's Gonerfest, look ahead to the Indie Memphis Film Festival and recommend some things happening in Memphis this week.

    Graceland to Germantown to the Fairgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 42:00


    Crossroads returns as Chris, Bob and John debate the the recent venue news across the area, including Graceland, Germantown and the Fairgrounds.

    Graceland to Germantown to the Fairgrounds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 42:00


    Crossroads returns as Chris, Bob and John debate the the recent venue news across the area, including Graceland, Germantown and the Fairgrounds.

    Sorting through the fallout of the Orpheum and Gone With the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 34:00


    Hosts Chris Herrington and John Beifuss  sort through the fallout of the Orpheum Theatre deciding to keep “Gone With the Wind” off of its classic movie series schedule starting in 2018.

    Sorting through the fallout of the Orpheum and Gone With the Wind

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 34:00


    Hosts Chris Herrington and John Beifuss  sort through the fallout of the Orpheum Theatre deciding to keep “Gone With the Wind” off of its classic movie series schedule starting in 2018.

    Food at Crosstown Concourse, Memphis Music HOF class

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 49:00


    On this week's show, Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the food options in and around Crosstown Concourse. Bob Mehr and John Beifuss join Chris to talk about the 2017 class of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the BBC's new list of the 100 Best Movie Comedies, and what's happening in Memphis this weekend. 

    Food at Crosstown Concourse, Memphis Music HOF class

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 49:00


    On this week's show, Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the food options in and around Crosstown Concourse. Bob Mehr and John Beifuss join Chris to talk about the 2017 class of the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, the BBC's new list of the 100 Best Movie Comedies, and what's happening in Memphis this weekend. 

    Plenty to do in Memphis during 'Elvis Week'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 46:00


    Forty years ago next week, Elvis Presley left us. Starting this week and continuing through the anniversary of his death, thousands of admirers and curiosity seekers will be descending upon Elvis Presley Boulevard and the rest of Memphis to pay tribute. Crossroads hosts Chris Herrington examine the Elvis legacy and discuss the many things planned to commemorate Elvis in Memphis.

    Plenty to do in Memphis during 'Elvis Week'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 46:00


    Forty years ago next week, Elvis Presley left us. Starting this week and continuing through the anniversary of his death, thousands of admirers and curiosity seekers will be descending upon Elvis Presley Boulevard and the rest of Memphis to pay tribute. Crossroads hosts Chris Herrington examine the Elvis legacy and discuss the many things planned to commemorate Elvis in Memphis.

    From spicy eats and BBQ nachos to 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Detroit'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 45:00


    Chris Herrington is joined by Jennifer Biggs to talk about a wide range of food topics: Hot sauce favorites, barbecue nacho tips, and mutual advice on local szechuan and ramen restaurants. Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about “Atomic Blonde,” the Charlize Theron spy flick John and Chris both saw last weekend.

    From spicy eats and BBQ nachos to 'Atomic Blonde' and 'Detroit'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 45:00


    Chris Herrington is joined by Jennifer Biggs to talk about a wide range of food topics: Hot sauce favorites, barbecue nacho tips, and mutual advice on local szechuan and ramen restaurants. Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about “Atomic Blonde,” the Charlize Theron spy flick John and Chris both saw last weekend.

    Royal Studios celebrate 60th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 41:00


    Chris, Bob and John talk about 60th anniversary of Royal Studios in South Memphis. They go to the movies, where "Dunkirk" filled up every bit of the big screen over the weekend but it was a "Girls Trip" that packed out Memphis theaters. And they muse over NPR’s recent list of the 150 Greatest Albums Made by Women. Which Memphis albums made the cut, which should have, and what are some of our own favorite albums by female artists?

    Royal Studios celebrate 60th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 41:00


    Chris, Bob and John talk about 60th anniversary of Royal Studios in South Memphis. They go to the movies, where "Dunkirk" filled up every bit of the big screen over the weekend but it was a "Girls Trip" that packed out Memphis theaters. And they muse over NPR’s recent list of the 150 Greatest Albums Made by Women. Which Memphis albums made the cut, which should have, and what are some of our own favorite albums by female artists?

    The Beauty Shop turns 15, Carla Thomas goes to the movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 31:00


    Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the 15th anniversary of Cooper-Young restaurant The Beauty Shop and the return of "Game of Thrones." Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about going to the movies with the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas. And music writer Bob Mehr tells us what Memphis musician Kenneth Whalum III is up to.  

    The Beauty Shop turns 15, Carla Thomas goes to the movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 31:00


    Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington discuss the 15th anniversary of Cooper-Young restaurant The Beauty Shop and the return of "Game of Thrones." Then, John Beifuss joins to talk about going to the movies with the Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas. And music writer Bob Mehr tells us what Memphis musician Kenneth Whalum III is up to.  

    Inaugural Mempho Music Festival announced for Shelby Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 31:14


    In this post-Fourth of July edition of Crossroads, Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss talk about Memphis Festival, a new outdoor music festival coming to Memphis this fall,  and the new plans for a familiar festival later this summer.

    Inaugural Mempho Music Festival announced for Shelby Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 31:14


    In this post-Fourth of July edition of Crossroads, Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss talk about Memphis Festival, a new outdoor music festival coming to Memphis this fall,  and the new plans for a familiar festival later this summer.

    A visit to the new Old Dominick Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 36:30


    The new Old Dominick Distillery, a proposed Colonel Tom Parker biopic and rapper Lil' P-Nut are all in the news on this edition of Crossroads, the intersection of music, movies and pop culture. With Chris Herrington on vacation, Bob Mehr hosts and is joined by John Beifuss and Jennifer Biggs.

    A visit to the new Old Dominick Distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 36:30


    The new Old Dominick Distillery, a proposed Colonel Tom Parker biopic and rapper Lil' P-Nut are all in the news on this edition of Crossroads, the intersection of music, movies and pop culture. With Chris Herrington on vacation, Bob Mehr hosts and is joined by John Beifuss and Jennifer Biggs.

    Favorite places to eat outside, movies and remembering Adam West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 42:00


    This week, 9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop-culture columnist John Beifuss talk about a new, or at least kind of new, place to eat and drink with a view and an old food column favorite making a return. They also talk about a new movie series in an unlikely location and a recently departed star who made a memorable Memphis cameo.

    Favorite places to eat outside, movies and remembering Adam West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 42:00


    This week, 9:01 columnist Chris Herrington, food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop-culture columnist John Beifuss talk about a new, or at least kind of new, place to eat and drink with a view and an old food column favorite making a return. They also talk about a new movie series in an unlikely location and a recently departed star who made a memorable Memphis cameo.

    Mark these upcoming concerts on your summer calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 35:00


    Chris Herrington and Bob Mehr return to discuss summer concerts coming to Memphis this summer, including James Taylor and Yo Gotti at FedExForum (not together, of course) and free concerts you can enjoy at the Levitt Shell.

    Mark these upcoming concerts on your summer calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2017 35:00


    Chris Herrington and Bob Mehr return to discuss summer concerts coming to Memphis this summer, including James Taylor and Yo Gotti at FedExForum (not together, of course) and free concerts you can enjoy at the Levitt Shell.

    Something we can all agree on: National Doughnut Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 32:30


    Jennifer Biggs hosts this week, as Chris Herrington is on vacation. Don DeWeese, owner of the popular Gibson's Donuts, talks about National Doughnut Day this Friday and how his shop has become nationally recognized through shout-outs from food celebrity Alton Brown.

    Something we can all agree on: National Doughnut Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 32:30


    Jennifer Biggs hosts this week, as Chris Herrington is on vacation. Don DeWeese, owner of the popular Gibson's Donuts, talks about National Doughnut Day this Friday and how his shop has become nationally recognized through shout-outs from food celebrity Alton Brown.

    Movie tonight? 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' or 'Alien Covenant'?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 42:30


    Chris Herrington and John Beifuss pick between "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" or "Alien Covenant" as the movie to see this holiday weekend. They also list the movies they're looking forward to hitting theaters this summer. Plus, Chris and John remember Roger Moore.

    Movie tonight? 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' or 'Alien Covenant'?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 42:30


    Chris Herrington and John Beifuss pick between "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" or "Alien Covenant" as the movie to see this holiday weekend. They also list the movies they're looking forward to hitting theaters this summer. Plus, Chris and John remember Roger Moore.

    Memphis in May BBQ contest will provide sights and smells for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 34:01


    Chris Herrington is joined by food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop culture columnist John Beifuss to talk about this week’s Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, Central BBQ’s expansion, rising waters of the Mississippi River and more.

    Memphis in May BBQ contest will provide sights and smells for everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 34:01


    Chris Herrington is joined by food writer Jennifer Biggs and pop culture columnist John Beifuss to talk about this week’s Memphis in May Barbecue Cooking Contest, Central BBQ’s expansion, rising waters of the Mississippi River and more.

    Memphis-based TV show "Sun Records" is no more ... or is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 46:31


    Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the fate of made-in-Memphis television series "Sun Records," then look back at a big extended weekend in Memphis music and an active weekend ahead. The guys also discuss the controversial Beale Street Bucks program.

    Memphis-based TV show "Sun Records" is no more ... or is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 46:31


    Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss discuss the fate of made-in-Memphis television series "Sun Records," then look back at a big extended weekend in Memphis music and an active weekend ahead. The guys also discuss the controversial Beale Street Bucks program.

    Who are the "don't miss" acts performing this weekend at BSMF?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 38:01


    Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss look at a big four days of concerts in Memphis, including the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival this weekend and who they believe you shouldn't miss. And after it ends Sunday, rock legend Tom Petty comes to FedExForum Monday.

    Who are the "don't miss" acts performing this weekend at BSMF?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 38:01


    Chris Herrington, Bob Mehr and John Beifuss look at a big four days of concerts in Memphis, including the lineup for the Beale Street Music Festival this weekend and who they believe you shouldn't miss. And after it ends Sunday, rock legend Tom Petty comes to FedExForum Monday.

    Craig Brewer serving up a new web series at P&H Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 32:00


    Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.

    Craig Brewer serving up a new web series at P&H Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 32:00


    Chris Herrington and John Beifuss discuss the Memphis Zoo baby boom, plus their top 3 favorite zoo animals. The guys also pick their favorite movies so far for 2017 and update us on a new webseries Craig Brewer is putting together.

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