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For our final episode of 2025 let us revisit some fun or thought provoking moments from the second half of the year. Lindsie talked about how she struggled with being too petite and wanting to gain weight; Kristen puts some real numbers on how valuable a Stay-at-home Mom really is. Remember when Lindsie said she was on the carnivore diet and Kristen was utterly confused at that lifestyle change? We also revisit Kristen and Lindsie talking about funeral planning and them pre-planning their own funerals, because one never knows!We'll be back next week for our first episode of 2026!Thank you to our sponsors!Wildgrain: Get $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/SOUTHERNTEA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Raymond Hino, CEO of Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, shares strategies for expanding access to care, improving clinical services, and building a clinically integrated network of rural hospitals in Oregon. He also discusses initiatives like opening a new retail pharmacy, enhancing surgical capabilities, and supporting senior mental health programs.

James, Jimmy, and Glenn are joined by Sarah and Jim to discuss the meaning of “faith alone” and the origin of the church's authority. Jimmy unpacks the difference between justifying faith and the lifelong process of sanctification, arguing that true faith inevitably produces good works but never earns God's favor. Sarah reads from the Catholic Catechism and Pope Benedict XVI to show how “faith alone” may be conflated with being wholly united to Christ, while still insisting that living faith is inseparable from love, obedience, baptism, and incorporation into the church, and she expresses concern with the concept of sola fide. Along the way, they compare Methodist “prevenient grace,” Calvinist “irresistible grace,” and Catholic sacramental language about “receiving” rather than taking the Eucharist, looking for common ground beneath the different vocabularies of Protestant and Catholic theology. The crew also gathers in studio for New Year's Eve, trading family stories, joking about Southern “bunkers,” and reflecting on how much of American resilience still lives in ordinary, well-armed households rather than distant institutions. Don't miss it!

We're excited to welcome husband-and-wife design duo Heather and Matt French to the show. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, their firm, French & French Interiors, is known for creating luxurious yet livable spaces that are rich in color, pattern, and storytelling. Heather and Matt join Caroline and Liz to discuss their unique journey from careers in natural medicine and building to becoming interior designers. They share how they blend their Southern roots with the distinct architecture of the American Southwest, why they believe in "softening" a harsh landscape with cozy florals, and how they turned their own home into a "designer lab." Quick Decorating Takeaways: Find Your "Keystone" Fabric: Heather anchors her elaborate color palettes with a single multi-colored "keystone" fabric that serves as a roadmap for the entire design scheme. Create a Respite from the Environment: Rather than mimicking harsh outdoor landscapes, Heather and Matt recommend using soft florals and wallpapers to create a cozy indoor respite. Study the Masters: Matt emphasizes that studying design history and legends like Sister Parish can be just as valuable as a formal degree for developing a great eye. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introductions 02:00 From Alabama to Santa Fe: Heather & Matt's pivot into design 06:00 The "Shelter Magazine Budget": Prioritizing beauty in their first renovation 09:00 The historic Applegate Estate project and respecting Santa Fe style 15:00 Blending Southern traditionalism with Southwest architecture 18:00 Why florals are essential for softening "harsh" environments 26:00 How to build a color palette using a "Keystone Fabric" 30:00 The importance of design books and knowing the industry's history 40:00 Designing their own home as a creative laboratory 46:00 Collaborating with their teenage daughter on a "sunset-themed" room 52:00 Closing notes & where to find French & French Also Mentioned: French & French Interiors | Website Follow them on Instagram: @frenchandfrenchinteriors Designers/Books Mentioned: Sister Parish, Mario Buatta, Kathryn Ireland, Bunny Williams, Furlow Gatewood Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Bishop is the founder of Southern Decorative, a needlepoint gift brand she launched in 2023 in Dallas, TX. Her needlepoint pillows, keychains, and accessories celebrate Southern charm with a modern, playful twist earning her a spot on the Today Show's coveted “Top Gifts” list. From cozy holiday décor to everyday statement pieces, Molly's designs bring timeless craftsmanship into homes across the country, blending tradition, style, and storytelling in every stitch. Support the show

Existential crisis for the Left,  BJP's Southern ambitions,  test of Hindutva politics—  ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh  analyses the challenges and opportunities for parties in 2026  in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect   https://theprint.in/opinion/2026-elections-redefinebjp-and-opposition/2814193/

Mike, Brad, Ked & Illini Legend Marcus Griffin talk the Illini's 90-55 Thrashing of Southern. Share this podcast on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the podcast! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: Bradislav Sturdivic (@Sturdy32) / X Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get 40% off your first month of Premium or Executive with offer code 16C85 Redeen your offer code on the Patreon app or on the Afterthought Media Patreon page. Joe and Nathan kick off Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race by diving deep into the Meet the Queens specials—without relying on runway visuals alone. Instead, they focus on experience, confidence, careers, personalities, and storytelling potential, breaking down what actually matters heading into a new flagship season. With 14 queens, a noticeably more seasoned cast, and early signs of built-in storylines, Joe and Nathan unpack who feels ready to deliver, who might struggle outside their comfort zone, and which queens already feel like production favorites. Why this Meet the Queens felt flatter than usual—and how the interview questions may have undersold the cast A noticeable shift toward older, more experienced queens and what that could mean for the season's tone Joe's experiment going into the season without seeing the queens visually—and how that changes first impressions The impact of queens with real-world careers (nurses, engineers, designers, performers) versus drag-only résumés Early signs of villains, wild cards, and queens likely to thrive under pressure Whether Drag Race fatigue is real—and why expectations feel muted heading into Season 18 Joe and Nathan break down each queen's background, drag history, strengths, and potential pitfalls, including: Athena Dion – Pageant authority, legacy drag, and confidence that reads finalist-ready Briar Blush – Razor-tongued Boston queen already clocked as a likely villain Sierra Mist – Prosthetics, sci-fi aesthetics, and questions about versatility Darlene Mitchell – Mall drag, sobriety, and whether anti-polish can survive modern Drag Race Didi Fuego – DIY energy, long audition history, and concerns about performance chops Discord Adams – Punk maximalism and whether a narrow aesthetic limits longevity Jane Don't – Seattle wit, comedy instincts, and RuPaul-friendly naming power Juicy Love Dion – Youth, athleticism, and a built-in family storyline Kenya Pleaser – Big personality, political presence, and early fan buzz Mandy Mango – Filipina nurse, pageant polish, and “Jan-ification” fears Mia Starr – Professional dancer with questions about drag rust Mikey Meeks – Theatre kid chaos and early delusion warnings Nini Coco – Engineer-turned-drag-queen with standout construction skills Vida Von T. Starr – Old-school Southern pageant drag and strategic restraint Joe and Nathan each lay out: Bottom group (early outs) Middle pack (survivors with question marks) Top 4 predictions, based on experience, adaptability, and narrative potential They also discuss why these predictions are almost guaranteed to be wrong—and why that's part of the fun. Season 18 may not arrive with explosive hype, but it's shaping up to be a talent-heavy, experience-driven season that could reward queens who know how to deliver under pressure rather than rely on aesthetics alone. Whether that translates into compelling television remains to be seen—but the groundwork is there. Get the full, uncut episodes early, ad-free, and with extended discussion by joining us on Patreon:

In this episode of the Crack House Chronicles True Crime Podcast Donnie and Dale tell the story of Audrey Marie Hilley. This story is one of Alabama's most infamous and jaw-dropping true crime stories. It's the tale of a charming Southern belle turned cold-blooded killer. https://www.crackhousechronicles.com/ https://linktr.ee/crackhousechronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crackhousechronicles https://www.facebook.com/crackhousechronicles Check out our MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/user/crackhousechronicles SOURCES: https://medium.com/@danielss39/deadly-women-around-the-world-audrey-marie-hilley-5dc73551f67b https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Hilley,%20Marie%20_2012_.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley  

Coach Underwood's Illini squad took care of business today at State Farm Center, beating Southern 90-55. The win follows Illinois' drubbing of Mizzou in the Braggin' Rights Game, 91-48. We break down the latest victory and preview the upcoming slate of games against Penn State, Rutgers, and Iowa. Has the magic run out for the Cardiac Bears? Ben Johnson's team lost a thriller last night against the Niners and head back to Chicago for a regular season finale against the Lions. We look at Caleb Williams' missed opportunities, the pass rush, and the current playoff picture. Plus, our final Tuesday Draft of 2025 is tomorrow! What category will Kurtis pick?

Anna Brakefield's story begins on her family's cotton farm in North Alabama, where she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of agriculture and the values of hard work, stewardship, and tradition.Her father, Mark Yeager, instilled in her a deep appreciation for the land and the premium cotton it produced—lessons that would later inspire a business built on craftsmanship and sustainability.After earning a degree in graphic design and marketing from Auburn University, Anna pursued a career in advertising in New York and Nashville. Though she thrived in the corporate world, her roots kept calling her back home, planting the seed for what would become Red Land Cotton.In 2016, Anna and her father launched Red Land Cotton with a mission to bring American-made, farm-to-home textiles to market. Armed with her marketing expertise and a passion for storytelling, she shaped the company's identity, ensuring that each product—crafted from the cotton grown on their farm—embodied quality, authenticity, and Southern heritage.As Red Land Cotton continues to flourish, Anna balances entrepreneurship with family life, finding inspiration in the land that started it all. Her journey is a testament to the power of honoring one's roots while embracing the possibilities of growth and innovation.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:00] Intro[00:39] Sponsor: Taboola[02:24] Building new ventures from existing resources[05:08] Turning constraints into strategic clarity[07:25] Sponsor: Next Insurance[08:38] Validating demand while building in public[10:21] Callouts[10:32] Blogging company journey for early engagement[12:03] Teasing progress to convert followers into buyers[13:48] Meeting customers where they are[17:15] Experimenting with traditional advertising[20:10] Sponsor: Electric Eye[21:19] Sponsor: Freight Fright[23:22] Investing in skills when hiring isn't an option[25:18] Balancing creativity with marketing strategy[26:57] Matching products to the right channels[28:46] Leveraging cross-channel marketing effectively[30:09] Leading with purpose beyond just making moneyResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeLuxury American-Made Bedding & Towels redlandcotton.com/Follow Anna Brakefield linkedin.com/in/anna-brakefield-94389734Reach your best audience at the lowest cost! discover.taboola.com/honest/Easy, affordable coverage that grows with your business nextinsurance.com/honest/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectTurn your domestic business into an international business freightright.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

“Similitude” 20th-anniversary reflections Sexy time with T'Pol turns into a brainstorming session for Trip Tucker, but the neuropressure-induced euphoria won't last long. When he attempts to pull off his plan to improve engine performance, he is critically injured. Without Trip, the Enterprise has little chance of successfully completing its mission, so Doctor Phlox proposes a bold resurrection plan: growing a symbiont to harvest its tissue. As the clone rapidly matures from silent embryo to Southern drawl, it experiences a rapid ride through Trip's life, putting Archer, T'Pol, and others in a difficult position. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Similitude” as we discuss the importance of Trip to the mission, the ethics of Archer's decision, Sim's sacrifice, and, of course, compare and contrast with Voyager's "Tuvix." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Irreplaceable Trip Tucker (00:02:38) Ethical Nuance (00:12:07) Sacrificial Love (00:16:20) Putting Archer in a Vise (00:27:10) Sim's Sacrifice (00:33:42) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:15) Closing (41:47) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

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Michelle Rook hosts AgDay: Mexico begins sending water shipments it promised to the U.S., but could it be too little too late for some Southern farmers? Plus, an in-depth look at the overall economy for 2026, and we check out a massive gingerbread house in Salt Lake City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Stoic: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Ryan was recently a guest on Shilo Brooks' podcast, Old School, to talk about a book that's meant a lot to him over the years, Walker Percy's The Moviegoer. They discuss why this quiet Southern novel, set in postwar New Orleans, remains so resonant and what it reveals about meaning, distraction, and the universal search for purpose.Catch the rest of the episode by checking out Old School with Shilo Brooks on Youtube, Apple, or Spotify

In this episode of Retire Southern, James sits down with Chris Hall, one of the South's most influential hospitality leaders and the co-founder of Unsukay Restaurant Group. From childhood memories shaped around a family dinner table to the intense kitchens that forged his career, Chris shares a story filled with grit, generosity, and the belief that food connects us all. You will hear how Muss & Turners, Local Three, MTH Pizza, and Roshambo came to life, why Chris never wanted to wake up at sixty and wonder what if, and how a tragedy inside their restaurant family sparked the creation of Giving Kitchen, the James Beard Award winning nonprofit that now serves hospitality workers across the country. This conversation explores the heart of Southern dining, the evolution of intentional hospitality spaces like Warhorse and Seahorse, the dishes you absolutely cannot miss at each of his restaurants, and why human connection sits at the center of everything Chris and his team create. A powerful episode rooted in purpose, humor, honesty, and the reminder that life is too short to wait for someday. Explore Unsukay: https://unsukay.com/  Explore Giving Kitchen: https://unsukay.com/giving/ 

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's college basketball results, talks to Mid Major Matt Josephs of ESPN Radio in Richmond about the edge underdogs have this week with students on break, how he's looking at team totals entering conference play, the Atlantic 10 landscape, & Monday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes every Monday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 2:42-Recap of Sunday's Results17:23-Interview with Mid Major Matt33:07-Start of picks Missouri St vs Delaware 35:56-Picks & analysis for Merrimack ve Sacred Heart 38:16-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Quinnipiac 40:45-Picks & analysis for Towson vs William & Mary 43:19-Picks & analysis for Dartmouth vs Florida45:56-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs Youngstown St48:32-Picks & analysis for Manhattan vs Rider51:09-Picks & analysis for IU Indy vs Cleveland St53:31-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs Hofstra55:50-Picks & analysis for North Carolina A&T vs UNC Wilmington 58:44-Picks & analysis for Drexel vs Charleston 1:01:22-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Purdue1:04:07-Picks & analysis for Belmont vs Indiana St1:06:39-Picks & analysis for Cornell vs Michigan St1:0918-Picks & analysis for Northern Kentucky vs Robert Morris 1:11:37-Picks & analysis for Western Kentucky vs Jacksonville St1:14:45-Picks & analysis for Stony Brook vs Hampton 1:17:26-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Elon1:19:55-Picks & analysis for Oakland vs Wright St1:23:00-Picks & analysis for Southern Illinois vs Murray St1:25:49-Picks & analysis for Iona vs Mount St Mary's1:27:56-Picks & analysis for St. Peter's vs Fairfield 1:30:51-Picks & analysis for UTEP vs Louisiana Tech 1:33:23-Picks & analysis for Middle Tennessee vs Houston1:36:05-Picks & analysis for Southern Miss vs LSU1:38:27-Picks & analysis for Valparaiso vs Northern Iowa1:41:01-Picks & analysis for James Madison vs Arkansas 1:43:29-Picks & analysis for Evansville vs Bradley 1:45:58-Picks & analysis for Tarleton St vs UT Arlington1:48:38-Picks & analysis for Yale vs Alabama 1:51:11-Picks & analysis for Cal Baptist vs Utah Valley1:53:50-Picks & analysis for Fort Wayne vs UW Milwaukee 1:56:21-Picks & analysis for South Dakota St vs Arizona1:58:39-Picks & analysis for Illinois St vs Drake2:01:20-Picks & analysis for Southern Utah vs Utah Tech2:03:48-Picks & analysis for Utah vs Washington 2:06:15-Start of extra games NC Central vs Penn St2:08:25-Picks & analysis for Southern vs Illinois2:10:48-Picks & analysis for UMass Lowell vs Iowa2:13:02-Picks & analysis for UMBC vs Coppin St2:15:36-Picks & analysis for Long Island vs Georgia 2:17:42-Picks & analysis for Lipscomb vs Cincinnati 2:20:11-Picks & analysis for McNeese vs Michigan 2:22:39-Picks & analysis for Delaware St ve Rutgers2:25:07-Picks & analysis for New Haven vs Vanderbilt 2:26:59-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Mississippi St2:29:33-Picks & analysis for Lamar vs Northwestern St2:31:38-Picks & analysis for Stephen F Austin vs East Texas A&M 2:33:54-Picks & analysis for New Orleans vs UT Rio Grande Valley2:37:02-Picks & analysis for Mississippi Valley St vs Oklahoma 2:39:20-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs Oklahoma St2:41:31-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs Texas A&M2:43:42-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs Iowa St2:45:56-Picks & analysis for Alcorn St vs Ole Miss2:48:20-Picks & analysis for Jackson St vs TCU2:50:35-Picks & analysis for Nicholls vs Texas A&M CC2:52:37-Picks & analysis for Fairleigh Dickinson vs Minnesota2:54:54-Picks & analysis for Queens NC vs Auburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Cory Connors welcomes Dave Ford, founder and partner of Circle by OPLN, to discuss how neutral convening is transforming collaboration around the plastic crisis. Dave shares the origin of the Circle Program, the launch of the Legislator Guide for Circular Policy, and how bringing policymakers, industry, and NGOs together has shaped national conversations on EPR, DRS, and circularity. He reflects on the early days of OPLN, the pivotal expeditions that exposed leaders firsthand to plastic pollution, and how these experiences built a foundation for trust, shared understanding, and meaningful systems‑level change.Key Topics Discussed:Launch of the Legislator Guide for Circular Policy and how it simplifies complex EPR/DRS concepts for elected officials.Circle Program origins: taking legislators and cross‑value‑chain stakeholders to locations with implemented EPR and deposit‑return systems worldwide.See Change Sessions outcomes, including cross‑sector collaboration and the decision to build the guide as a living digital resource.The importance of neutral convening—bringing petrochemical leaders, NGOs, policymakers, and brands together without an advocacy agenda.OPLN's origin story, including expeditions to the Atlantic Garbage Patch that united 165 participants across the plastics ecosystem.The increasing need for education, readiness, and implementation support for companies navigating new EPR laws.How messaging around circularity shifts between regions, including emerging momentum for circular policy in Southern states.Resources Mentioned:Circle by OPLN – circlenetwork.coLegislator Guide for Circular PolicyThe Recycling PartnershipOcean ConservancyAtlantic Packaging & A New Earth ProjectContact:Dave Ford on LinkedInOPLN on LinkedIn: OPLNClosing Thoughts:Cory and Dave emphasize the transformative power of bringing all stakeholders—industry, government, and NGOs—into one room, with neutrality, transparency, and shared learning as the foundation. They highlight the importance of experiential education, cross‑sector collaboration, and the continued evolution of circular policy work as states and companies prepare for the future of EPR.Thank you for tuning in to Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors!https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-connors/I'm here to help you make your packaging more sustainable! Reach out today and I'll get back to you asap. This podcast is an independent production and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2022.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Home: A New Year's Eve in Savannah's Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ヒロシ、マコト、ユキの三人は、サバンナのフォーサイトパークにやってきました。En: Hiroshi, Makoto, and Yuki arrived at Savannah's Forsyth Park.Ja: 冬の寒さが心地良く、木々にはきらめくライトが飾られ、まるで別世界のようです。En: The winter chill was pleasantly comforting, and the trees were decorated with sparkling lights, making it seem like a different world.Ja: 三人は南部の伝統的な祝祭を体験するための旅行を楽しんでいます。En: The three of them were enjoying a trip to experience traditional Southern festivities.Ja: ヒロシは少し感傷的です。En: Hiroshi felt a bit sentimental.Ja: 日本での新年の思い出が頭をよぎります。En: Memories of New Year's in Japan flashed through his mind.Ja: 彼は子供のころから、家族と一緒におせち料理を食べ、神社に初詣に行くことが当たり前でした。En: Since he was a child, it had been normal for him to eat osechi with his family and visit the shrine for hatsumode.Ja: ここでは、どこを見てもそのような光景はありません。En: Here, such scenes were nowhere to be found.Ja: 「大丈夫？En: "Are you okay?"Ja: 」マコトが尋ねます。En: Makoto asked.Ja: 彼はいつも新しい体験を喜び、ワクワクしています。En: He was always excited about and embracing new experiences.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫。En: "Yeah, I'm okay.Ja: でも少し日本が恋しいね」とヒロシは答えます。En: But I do miss Japan a little," Hiroshi replied.Ja: ユキは、静かに周りを見渡しています。En: Yuki was quietly gazing around.Ja: 「でも、ここでも楽しめる何かがあるよね」と彼女が微笑んで言います。En: "But there's something to enjoy here too, isn't there?"Ja: ヒロシは決意しました。En: she said with a smile.Ja: この新しい環境で、楽しむことを自分に許そうと。En: Hiroshi made a decision.Ja: そのために彼は、地元の人々と話してみることに決めました。En: He resolved to allow himself to enjoy this new environment.Ja: 最初は戸惑いましたが、しばらくしてから、彼は南部の温かいホスピタリティに心を開くことができました。En: To do this, he decided to try talking to the locals.Ja: 年が明ける少し前、彼らは地元の人たちと一緒にカウントダウンを始めました。En: He was hesitant at first, but after a while, he was able to open his heart to the warm Southern hospitality.Ja: フォーサイトパークの中心にある美しい噴水がライトアップされ、みんなの顔がその光に照らされていました。En: Shortly before the year turned, they started counting down with the locals.Ja: ついに、0時になりました。En: The beautiful fountain at the center of Forsyth Park was lit up, and everyone's faces were illuminated by the light.Ja: 周りから歓声が上がり、ヒロシはそのエネルギーに包まれました。En: Finally, it was midnight.Ja: この瞬間、彼は気付きました。En: Cheers erupted around them, and Hiroshi was enveloped in the energy of the moment.Ja: 祝いの精神はどこでも同じであること。En: At that moment, he realized that the spirit of celebration is the same everywhere.Ja: その後、ヒロシはマコトとユキに日本の新年の祝い方を話しました。En: Afterward, Hiroshi told Makoto and Yuki about how New Year's is celebrated in Japan.Ja: 三人で小さな新年のお祝いをしました。En: The three of them held a small New Year's celebration.Ja: たとえば、ユキは彼女のお気に入りのお茶を淹れました。En: For instance, Yuki made her favorite tea.Ja: 簡単なおせちも作りました。En: They also made a simple osechi.Ja: みんなで共有する中で、ヒロシの心は温まりました。En: As they shared these, Hiroshi's heart was warmed.Ja: ヒロシは家族のことを考えながら、でももう寂しくありませんでした。En: Though he was thinking about his family, Hiroshi no longer felt lonely.Ja: 新しい伝統は古いものを豊かにできると知りました。En: He realized that new traditions could enrich the old ones.Ja: 彼はすぐに、自分がどこにいても、心に新しい場所を作ることができると学びました。En: He soon learned that wherever he was, he could create a new place in his heart.Ja: 夜が更け、フォーサイトパークはその静けさを取り戻しました。En: As the night deepened, Forsyth Park regained its tranquility.Ja: 星が瞬き、彼らは笑顔で元旦を迎えました。En: The stars twinkled, and they welcomed the New Year with smiles. Vocabulary Words:chill: 寒さcomforting: 心地良くdecorated: 飾られsparkling: きらめくsentimental: 感傷的hesitant: 戸惑いましたwelcomed: 迎えましたilluminated: 照らされていましたeruption: 歓声enveloped: 包まれましたhospitality: ホスピタリティresolved: 決意しましたexperience: 体験festivities: 祝祭flashed: よぎりますenrich: 豊かにtriviality: 些細なことtransition: 移り変わりenvironment: 環境trivial: 些細なことlocal: 地元のcountdown: カウントダウンfountain: 噴水commencement: 始まりtranquility: 静けさhesitated: 戸惑いましたgazing: 見渡していますembody: 具現化するenhance: 向上させるembracing: 受け入れる

Ryan was recently a guest on Shilo Brooks' podcast, Old School, to talk about a book that's meant a lot to him over the years, Walker Percy's The Moviegoer. They discuss why this quiet Southern novel, set in postwar New Orleans, remains so resonant and what it reveals about meaning, distraction, and the universal search for purpose.Catch the rest of the episode by checking out Old School with Shilo Brooks on Youtube, Apple, or Spotify

Inserted Ad Free Dopey: www.patreon.com/dopeypodcastThis week on Dopey! For our post-Christmas Dopey episode we kick it off with a Christmas gift review and we read Spotify comments on the Alec Baldwin episode we shout out NANA/Lili Coffin hitting 6 years sober, and weaves in sponsor love. The return of White Tighties Jeremy Turner accidentally shooting Viagra and an email all about meth-fueled multi-day porn marathons that destroy skin and phones another about brutal long-term benzo withdrawal horrors, and a wild prison-submitted bath salts tale full of paranoia and fake-reality glitches.Then, at 25:42, Yellow Balloon recovery powerhouse Jen Dawson takes over with her unforgettable Southern story – from feeling like an outsider in a "normal" family, early prescribed Adderall and wild "nipple" psilocybin mushrooms, diving headfirst into '99 Phish tour life, crystal meth insanity, toxic soulmate drama (including a pistol-whipping incident), a venomous spider bite leading to near foot amputation and a pain-clinic fentanyl jackpot, research chemicals, shooting heroin, the devastating stillbirth of her son Dakota, a suicide attempt, multiple jail stints, and finally true surrender in a strict year-long program. Now 11 years sober, Jen shares how sweat lodges helped her connect with Dakota's spirit, rebuilding life with daughter Cyprus (now 18 and thriving), going to college, and finding lifelong community in the Yellow Balloon sober jam-band scene. Raw, funny, tragic, and deeply inspiring – peak Dopey.All That and MUCH MORE ON THIS HIPPY DIPPY FAR THE FUCK OUT NEW EPISODE OF THE GOOD OL DOPEY SHOW! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textWalker Percy's 1961 debut novel The Moviegoer---which shocked the literary world when it came out of nowhere to win the National Book Award against some stiff competition---may strike contemporary readers as an elusive novel. The first-person, present-tense voice feels contemporary enough, but the narrator, the New Orleans stockbroker John Bickerson "Binx" Bolling, isn't a rebel without a cause, a Bohemian adventurer, or an angry young man like many heroes of the Eisenhower/Kennedy era. Instead, he's a thirty-year-old Korean War vet in a state of ennui, living life without a sense of engagement, not necessarily adrift (he's successful enough at his job), but without a driving sense of purpose or meaning. The Moviegoer is perhaps the quintessential philosophical novel of the mid-20th century: it's about Binx and his cousin Kate's parallel quest to understand what it means to be alive. In this regard, it's an existential novel, a term that needs some defining: Percy was one of our great dramatists of the Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard, who insisted that the struggle for authenticity through lived experience was the closest path to God. The result can feel episodic and abstract, and maybe even frustrating since the New Orleans setting feels like a backdrop and not a social scene. (How exactly this novel is "Southern" is one of the great critical debates surrounding it). But Percy, a graduate of medical school, was a supreme diagnostician of the soul sickness that arose from postwar prosperity and consumerism. The Moviegoer isn't as much about popular culture but about the work it takes to feel you are the author of the movie of your life, and not the audience.    All opinions are the hosts' own and do not reflect the points of view of their employers, publishers, relatives, pets, or accountants. All show music is by Lobo Loco. The intro song is “Old Ralley”; the intermission is “The First Moment,” and the outro is “Inspector Invisible.” For more information visit: https://locolobomusic.com/.

John Hancock, Jr joins Micheal and John for the hour; the trio discusses the fast approaching end of the NFL season and possible Cardinal moves; Kevin Ryan from Fox 2 discusses Blues, Cardinals & Billikens; Michael & John comment on the substantial lack of construction workers in Texas as ICE raids continue.

In Season 4, Episode 3 'Southern Turmoil' of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Erika faces a brutal knife duel with Cassidy amid Texas tensions, Dexter dodges fed hunters in shadowed hideouts, and TJ spins a deadly web of allies to snare the Lone Survivor. As battles rage and betrayals loom, family loyalty clashes with the fight for freedom. Based on Sara F. Hathaway's 'Battle for the South,' this episode explodes with suspense and raw intensity. Dive in now! #PostApocalyptic #AudioDramaSupport the show! Order your Changing Earth Novels and Merchandise at ChangingEarthSeries.com Discover the performers and musical attributes at ChangingEarthSeries.com Become a subscriber and get one-week commercial free early access at ChangingEarthSeries.comGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

In “Southern caviar is wild, nutty, and...sustainable?” Gravy producer Irina Zhorov takes us to the Tombigbee River, where valuable paddlefish swim, and makes a case for caviar as an ingredient with a Southern pedigree. Every mature female fish makes roe—that's the term for their clusters of unfertilized eggs. But caviar, for purists, comes from an ancient fish called sturgeon. There are more than two dozen species of sturgeon, but the best-known caviars come from a handful of species native to Russia and Central Asia: Beluga, Sevruga, Kaluga and Osetra. These fish are diadromous, which means they can live in both rivers and seas. And historically they were caught in the wild, their roe processed into caviar, and eventually sent around the world. Though fish roe started out as poor people's food in Russia, it evolved to be synonymous with luxury, royalty. However, sturgeon were so overfished that it is now illegal in most places to import their wild-harvested caviar. In the U.S., too, several species of sturgeon were once dense along the eastern coast, in the Great Lakes, in California, and elsewhere. Indigenous tribes and white settlers alike consumed Atlantic sturgeon before a caviar rush in the 1800s diminished their numbers. It's illegal to fish for most domestic sturgeon. Today, more than 99 percent of caviar globally comes from farms, mostly in China. There are a few exceptions to this rule in the U.S. Small shovelnose sturgeon can still be harvested in some areas for caviar.  And paddlefish—which is not a sturgeon, but its close cousin—is fair game in some states, too. The fish live in the Mississippi River and its tributaries. While the U.S. has an available supply of wild-caught, high-quality caviar, it lacks a clear cultural context for how to enjoy this decadent treat. In this episode, Zhorov speaks to Mike Kelley of Kelley's Katch, a Tennessee caviar producer, and biologist Steve Rider, who studies paddlefish populations in Alabama, to learn about a food that's from the South but, paradoxically, not at all associated with Southern cuisine. Some people and companies are trying to educate American consumers about caviar and to modernize the way domestic consumers eat the food. That can include parties with caviar tutorials and introducing new, American ways to indulge, like with a dollop of caviar on Doritos. Christine Lemieux, one-half of the company Caviar Dream, explains how this delicacy can be for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karen Vaites is well-known as a literacy advocate. In this episode we discuss the Southern Surge, the Mississippi Miracle, and the Louisiana and Tennessee increases (sorry no alliterative descriptors) in literacy scores.Episode Links:X: Karen Vaites (@karenvaites) / XKaren Vaites | SubstackCurriculum Insight Project | Substack This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

On this episode of “Oskee Talk” I revisit Monday's Braggin' Rights beatdown of Mizzou, reminisce about the history of the rivalry & discuss why the series should continue before previewing the non-conference finale versus Southern. I also recap women's hoops closing out their non-conference schedule and spotlight the latest accomplishment by Shauna Green as well as preview Sunday's upcoming game with Purdue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jim Gulledge, author of the book Green Forest, Red Eath, Blue Sea. Jim Gulledge is the author of A Poor Man's Supper. The novella was selected for inclusion in the North Carolina Collection at UNC-Chapel Hill and the W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University. Over the course of his academic training, Dr. Gulledge earned an A.B. degree in Christian education from Pfeiffer University, an M.A. in English from Clemson University and a DMin in theological studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His career highlights included participation in the Adult Development Institute at Harvard University, the Fulbright German Administrators Exchange Program and the C.S Lewis Summer Residence program in Oxford, England. A life-long resident of the Carolinas, Jim and his wife, Linda, enjoy visiting with their four children and son-in-law and daily life with their miniature schnauzer, Luka.   In my book review, I stated Green Forest, Red Earth, Blue Sea is a beautiful Southern fiction set of short stories. I fell instantly in love with these stories that take place in the state I call home - North Carolina. Each of the three stories takes place in a different part of the state and follow three connected families. The stories, though they take place during different times and in different places, stay connected through a family heirloom.   Unlike most books I enjoy this one has many varied characters, so there isn't one character to fall in love with. Instead, readers fall in love with place. And Jim did an excellent job helping readers come to love North Carolina, from the green hills of the mountains to the red clay of the piedmont to the sandy shores of the ocean. I also enjoyed discovering how each family connected with one another and how they managed to cover the state in a few generations.   We start in the mountains as trains bring change - meeting two young lovers whose time together is fleeting. Next, we find ourselves saving peaches from a deadly spring freeze. Can this couple eek out a living in the clay? The last story asks us to cheer for an orphan boy and the chance to find buried treasure against the backdrop of a tropical storm. And finally, catch a quick glimpse of a story yet to be told when a boy from the beach glimpses a girl from the mountains - and we feel that it will all start again.   Jim tells a delightful series of stories, and you won't want to miss this book. It would make a great gift for any NC native!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Jim Gulledge FB: @jim.gulledge.12   Purchase Green Forest, Red Eath, Blue Sea on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/4oI77Mw Ebook: https://amzn.to/47IXRAE   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #jimgulledge #greenforestredearthbluesea #southernfiction #shortstories #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The operators of Mary Mac's Tea Room can’t imagine Atlanta without the iconic eatery. The Midtown Atlanta staple is known for its origin story, as well as its classic Southern dishes, like fried chicken and collard greens. It’s a sought-after gathering place for Georgians as well as tourists, celebrities, and political dignitaries visiting from all over the world. The legendary diner has also made multiple appearances in television shows and films. It first opened in 1945, featuring a single dining room that accommodated up to 60 people. For a special edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott and the team visited the restaurant named by the State of Georgia as “Atlanta’s Dining Room,” as it celebrates 80 years of service. We hear from longtime employee Marion Mims and Mary Mac’s Chad Reynolds, and general manager Tina Rayner-Leftwich. They reflect on centering the staff, delivering top-notch customer service, the history of the restaurant, operating amid the pandemic, plus navigating and renovating after a roof collapse. Plus, the holiday season is underway. WABE’s H. Johnson narrates “A Christmas Carol.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allen Thompson is a Nashville-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer best known as a founding member of the band LadyCouch. With deep roots in Southern rock, Americana, and soul, Thompson's music blends diverse influences into a distinctive sound. As a key figure in LadyCouch, he plays a crucial role in crafting the band's harmony-rich, genre-blurring style that pulls from funk, rock, gospel, and country.Thompson has also had a prolific solo career, releasing several albums that showcase his raw vocal power, thoughtful lyricism, and ability to weave personal storytelling into his music. His work is known for its authenticity, drawing on the rich musical traditions of the South while pushing boundaries with modern sensibilities. Whether performing solo or as part of LadyCouch, Thompson brings an energetic stage presence and a passion for creating music that resonates on a deep emotional level.

Get ready for the ultimate Christmas cooking inspiration on this festive episode of the Good Food Podcast! Host Samuel Goldsmith is joined by Hang Fire BBQ's Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn. The award-winning pitmasters, BBC hosts, and icons of the UK barbecue scene share their best holiday recipes, Christmas barbecue tips, and festive food stories. In this episode, Sam and Shauna dive into their journey from Cardiff students to celebrated restaurateurs, including their legendary American BBQ road trip, their unforgettable encounter with Dolly Parton, and the launch of Wales' first Fire and Barbecue Festival. They reveal their go-to Christmas dinner ideas, from brined and smoked turkey to flavour-packed Southern sides, plus honest confessions about holiday kitchen disasters, guilty pleasures, and the Christmas dishes they love (and loathe!). Whether you're planning a Christmas barbecue, looking for festive entertaining ideas, or just want new holiday cooking inspiration, this episode serves up practical tips, heartwarming stories, and plenty of laughs. Tune in for Christmas recipes, barbecue techniques, and festive food ideas to make your holiday season unforgettable.Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn are fire chefs, street food pioneers, restaurateurs, cookbook authors, and TV presenters. They launched their BBQ brand Hang Fire in 2013 after a Southern US road trip, mastering American BBQ and Southern cuisine. Credited with kickstarting Wales' street food and pop-up movement, they have won awards for sustainable, creative cooking and authored the international bestseller Hang Fire: Adventures in American BBQ. Stars of BBC's Sam & Shauna's Big Cookout, they now focus on teaching backyard BBQ, hosting festivals, creating bespoke events, recipe writing, and making regular TV and radio appearances.Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's February of 1980, and Dale Earnhardt is hungry to return to victory lane. The Osterlund-2 car hasn't brought home a win since David Pearson filled in for Dale at the Southern 500 the previous year. Plus, with a new contract and sponsorship comes expectations, so needless to say, he's eager to hold up his end of the bargain. Thankfully, he won't have to wait long, as he overcomes adversity at Atlanta for his first speedway win and follows it up with a repeat at Bristol. He quickly goes from a potential flash-in-the-pan, one-time winner to etching his name into the NASCAR history books.But racing is a humbling sport, and his jubilation won't last long. More engine problems and a lack of speed would relegate him back to the middle of the pack, and that pressure to perform would build up again. Unfortunately, this time, the pressure pushes Dale to make a blunderous mistake on the opening lap of the spring Martinsville event, and he has a run-in with a fella you never want to cross: King Richard Petty.FanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hey, y'all we're off until January 5th! If you're looking for some Chick content we've got a treat for you. In this throwback podcast The Chicks talk to Congressman Burchett. From hilarious Capitol Hill stories and surprise call-ins to serious hot takes on Ukraine, China, government spending, and staffer influence Tim delivers it all with honesty, humor, and that unmistakable Southern charm. You'll laugh, you'll shake your head, and you might even feel a little hopeful about the future.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Try Masa or Vandy chips and get 25% off your first order—just use code CHICKS at https://Masachips.com or https://Vandycrisps.comGet back to basics with Bulwark's Know Your Risk Portfolio Review—don't put it off, go to https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore Info

Today we're delving into the archives and revisiting Don and Michael Kauffman's conversation on the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln...On the evening of 14th April, 1865, the Union was celebrating victory in the civil war, won 5 days earlier with General Lee's surrender at Appomattox. President Abraham Lincoln was watching a play at Ford's Theatre in Washington DC. But some Southern sympathisers still thought the Confederacy could be restored. Among them was the actor John Wilkes Booth. He entered the theatre, made his way to Lincoln's box and carried out the first assassination of a US president. Michael Kauffman takes Don through the conspiracy to murder Lincoln and the act itself, after which Booth fled on horseback, into the night.Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Aidan Lonergan. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.  All music from Epidemic Sounds.American History Hit is a History Hit podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00-30:04) Are we the only ones in the building today? Best-of vibe. We just have so much to get to. Jackson heading to The Gator Bowl. 70 degrees on Christmas. Could you land a plane if you had to? We got cows in Missouri. Weaving in shout outs to the new OC. The new Michigan Man. Pigskin, porcine. Doug, what's the lede today? Wilson Contreras to the Sox. Poor Nolan. RIP Wheelhouse. Cardinals embracing stepdad life. Grabbing chunks of flesh.(30:12-55:17) Chairman made the trip to Oxford for the Ole Miss vs. Tulane game. Southern belles. Underwhelming stadium in Oxford. Both Group of 5 teams get rolled in the CFP. Which team of the remaining 8 is least likely to win it all? Good time to get out of the Michigan football program. Bears and Packers with a thriller on Saturday. Iceman. Steelers Lions was great last night. The Flyers announcer may be in some trouble. The porta potty guy. Who's the highest profile contact in Martin's phone? Mt. Rushmore of flat tops. Guest roulette.(55:27-1:05:01) The Bee Gees. Barry Manilow on the Walkman. Players and coaches behaving badly. Ed Cooley of Georgetown hit a kid with a water bottle. DK Metcalf getting physical with a fan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textA birthday hangout turns into a full-on variety show: we kick off with shots and shout-outs, then sprint straight into the Labubu craze and the wild trend of tattooing the toy itself. The hype machine gets a reality check as we break down why collectibles blow up—celebrity co-signs, K-pop adjacency, mystery variants, and the thrill of not knowing what you'll get. From there, we tumble into pop-chart surprises (Baby Shark supremacy, Despacito endurance) and ask why certain songs conquer the world with choreography, repetition, and rhythm that cut across languages.Food heads get fed with hibachi talk, Kiran light, and an unexpected case for Crown Royal chocolate—plus the difference between a “vibe” dinner and a clutch takeout. Then comes a fiery Southern culture segment: Alabama and Mississippi pride meets Texas side-eye, MLK Day politics in Arizona's past, and the way stereotypes stick until someone tells the fuller story. Sports heads get their fix too, with NFL loyalties tested, fantasy heartbreak relived, and the kind of friendly slander that keeps group chats alive.Midway, we open the door on something more intimate: the difference between love and lust, how confidence changes chemistry, and the petty things people do post-breakup (or refuse to). It's raw, funny, and more honest than anyone planned. We pivot to strength and training with BYL shoutouts, celebrating women who lift heavy and giving beginners a nudge to start where they are. And because it's that season, the table explodes over holiday movies: Elf vs Die Hard, Home Alone nostalgia, Friday After Next as an all-timer, and the perennial “does it count as Christmas if it only happens at Christmas?” loophole.Pull up a chair, pour something good, and argue with us in your head. If you laughed, learned, or yelled “that's cap,” hit follow, rate the show, and share this episode with a friend who loves a good debate. Your reviews keep the mics on and the chaos premium.Thanks for listening to the Nobody's Talking Podcast. Follow us on Twitter: (nobodystalking1), Instagram : (nobodystalkingpodcast) and email us at (nobodystalkingpodcast@gmail.com) Thank you!

POPULIST THREATS FROM THE SOUTH: HUEY LONG AND THE TALMADGES Colleague David Pietrusza. Roosevelt faced significant challenges from Southern populists who threatened to split his support in the solid South. The most dangerous was Huey Long of Louisiana, whose left-wing "Share Our Wealth" program promised massive redistribution of assets. Long planned to siphon votes in 1936 to ensure a Republican victory, hoping to win the presidency himself in 1940, but his assassination in 1935 removed this threat. Meanwhile, Georgia's Eugene Talmadge, a conservative populist who engaged in race-baiting and opposed welfare, rallied radical elements and Confederatesympathizers against the New Deal, complicating Roosevelt's strategy. NUMBER 2

 ELECTION NIGHT LANDSLIDE AND POLITICAL REALIGNMENT Colleague David Pietrusza. On election night, early returns from Connecticut signaled a massive victory for Roosevelt, contradicting the predictions of the Literary Digest straw poll. Roosevelt won a historic landslide, capturing 46 states and sweeping huge Democraticmajorities into Congress. This victory marked a permanent political realignment, as the children of immigrants in major cities overwhelmingly voted for Roosevelt. While Landon's campaign was decimated, the election solidified the Democratic Party's shift from a Southern-dominated organization to a national coalition powered by urban centers and the working class, cementing the triumph of the liberal ideal. NUMBER 8

The girls are back in their no-guest, unhinged era — just Lex P and Drea Nicole on the couch, letting the conversation fly. They kick things off debating movies that get straight to the point, then spiral into lash blindness, beauty breaks, and New York energy. Lex shares her first Starlets experience, the differences between Southern and NYC strip club culture, and asks the real question: where were the brown girls? The convo takes a wild turn into aggressive honking, Uber chaos, big dogs in small apartments, pet hygiene, and why everybody doesn’t need a Great Dane in a one-bedroom. From there, things get messy with funky breath debates, veneers done right vs. shortcut veneers, and brushing your tongue (yes, it matters). They close things out talking growth, reinvention, and evolution — how Pour Minds has changed, why growth isn’t “switching up,” and what it really means to show up as your most authentic self. Funny, honest, and very Pour Minds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is the December solstice – the start of winter in the northern hemisphere. It’s the darkest time of the year – many hours of darkness for watching the stars. But it’s also a great time for space science in Antarctica, where it’s daylight around the clock. NASA launches high-altitude balloons from a base near McMurdo Station, the continent’s largest settlement. Their payloads can keep an eye on the heavens for weeks as they circle around the south pole. When their work is done, they parachute to the ice. Scientists from the United States, Japan, and other countries hunt for meteorites in Antarctica. There aren’t more meteorites there, but on the ice, there’s a good chance that almost any rock came from beyond Earth. Over the decades, tens of thousands of meteorites have been found there. Astronomers take advantage of the daylight to repair and upgrade telescopes at the south pole. The collection includes instruments that study the “afterglow” of the Big Bang. The instruments can operate even in daylight, but the southern summer is the only time to do most of the maintenance work. The south pole also is home to IceCube – a collection of thousands of light detectors frozen in the ice. They look for neutrinos – particles that tell us about some of the most energetic events in the universe. IceCube can also operate all year – even under the midnight sun at the south pole. Script by Damond Benningfield

In this article, Patrick Hunter writes about hunting marsh hens, timing the tides, navigating coastal marshes, and understanding the culture of a Southern wingshooting tradition.Shop for gear and more at duckcamp.com.Read more at projectupland.com.

Here's our December Solstice Meditation for 2025 - please find a place and time where you can relax, take space for yourself, and build the connections to the web of life that will carry us forward. Details of 3iATLAS https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/comets/3i-atlas/3i-atlas-facts-and-faqs/

There are old homes… and then there are family homes—places layered with generations of memories, loss, and the kind of history that doesn't always stay quiet. For her, moving into her boyfriend's ancestral Southern home should've been comforting. Five generations of the same family had lived—and died—under that roof. The land was old. The walls were older. But from the moment she stepped inside, something felt wrong. Not aggressive. Not dramatic. Just… watchful. As if the house itself had eyes. But one night, while settling in for a movie upstairs, something stepped across the hallway—something wearing a very specific piece of clothing that she knew she had never seen before. And that was only the beginning. Are these echoes of a family that never truly left? Residual memory? Or something far more personal—spirits tied to bloodline, land, and legacy? Whatever the truth is… this house is anything but empty. #ghoststory #paranormal #hauntedhouse #realghoststoriesonline #ghostsightings #southernhauntings #apparition #hauntedfamilyhome #trueghoststory #residualenergy #hauntedhistory #spiritactivity Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

There are old homes… and then there are family homes—places layered with generations of memories, loss, and the kind of history that doesn't always stay quiet. For her, moving into her boyfriend's ancestral Southern home should've been comforting. Five generations of the same family had lived—and died—under that roof. The land was old. The walls were older. But from the moment she stepped inside, something felt wrong. Not aggressive. Not dramatic. Just… watchful. As if the house itself had eyes. But one night, while settling in for a movie upstairs, something stepped across the hallway—something wearing a very specific piece of clothing that she knew she had never seen before. And that was only the beginning. Are these echoes of a family that never truly left? Residual memory? Or something far more personal—spirits tied to bloodline, land, and legacy? Whatever the truth is… this house is anything but empty. #ghoststory #paranormal #hauntedhouse #realghoststoriesonline #ghostsightings #southernhauntings #apparition #hauntedfamilyhome #trueghoststory #residualenergy #hauntedhistory #spiritactivity Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

In this throwback episode, we sit down with our buddies Nick Harris & Scott Seales, who are some seasoned public-land killers, to break down how they consistently find and kill mature bucks during the Southern rut. From hunting pressure and late-morning movement to off-winds, ugly terrain, and long-range gun setups, this conversation is packed with hard-earned lessons that only come from decades in the woods. If you gun hunt the rut in the Deep South—especially on pressured public land—this episode is a masterclass in how it really gets done. Got a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXP Grab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aK Join Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aR Use the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfm Use code SOUTHERN10 for a discount on Outdoor Edge Knives - https://linkly.link/2EvPX Check out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDI Use code TSOP15 for a discount on Mossy Oak - https://linkly.link/2ERb8 Save 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “southern10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYO Use code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewear Use code “SOUTHERN25” for a discount on Houndstooth Game Calls: https://2ly.link/24tFz Have you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story Here Come chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXU NOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Brian left Wisconsin to stay with a friend in Hendersonville, Tennessee, he expected a few months of easy living, guitar playing, and laid-back Southern days. What he didn't expect was to be drawn into a haunting that had quietly followed the family for years. Strange footsteps. Children whispering to someone who wasn't there. And a little girl—half-seen, half-vanished—peeking over the back of a recliner before sprinting into a hallway and disappearing into thin air. Brian always believed in logic, in science, in things that could be explained. But one suffocating Tennessee afternoon, while sitting alone on the back porch, something tapped him on the shoulder. Not a breeze. Not a leaf. A distinct, deliberate tap. The kind only a living person—or something mimicking one—should be able to give. What followed shattered every assumption Brian had about the house, his friend's stories, and the benign entity the family believed watched over them. Was it playful? Curious? Or something else entirely? #ghoststory #paranormal #hauntedhouse #realghoststories #Hendersonville #truehaunting #ghostchild #supernatural #poltergeist #creepyencounter #RGSO #ghostencounter Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Malcolm Hoenlein expresses skepticism about Syria's leader, Al-Sharaa, calling him a "terrorist in a suit" despite Washington's support. He details Israel's concerns over weapons flowing into southern Syria and Hezbollah'srearmament, warning that Iran continues to build missile capabilities and destabilize the region despite economic ruin. 1870 TEHRAN