Topic: Malcolm and Carol take time to pay respects to Abe Whitfield of Abe's Grill in Corinth before welcoming Chef Alon Shaya and culinary historian June Hersh to the show to talk about their new cookbook Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival available October 6th, 2026.

Guest(s): Alon Shaya and June Hersh

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 05-11-2026

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot, to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot, making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more.

Guest(s): Brent Tippitt

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Joe welcome Jackie Wilson, owner and operator of Bama Bay Oyster Farm on Mon Louis Island, Alabama, to talk about oyster farming, and the importance of research, resilience, and restoration of the oyster population in Mobile Bay.

Guest(s): Jackie Wilson

Host(s): Malcolm White and Joe Sherman

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the Queen of Biscuits, Chef Regina Charboneau, to the show to talk about her culinary career, cooking classes, her new "chefography", Six Courses: An Entertaining Life, and the reopening of King's Tavern in Natchez on September 1st.

Guest(s): Regina Charboneau

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: It’s National Sandwich Month, so Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Gregory Glass from Sermon Sandwich Bar in Fondren and Dough Dough Bird in Northpark Food Court, to talk about his culinary background, storytelling through food, the art of sandwich-making, and more.

Guest(s): Gregory Glass

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman and Mississippi-native living in Italy, Elaine Trigiani, back to the show to talk about olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian cheeses and breads, and how you can join Elaine on one of her many trips across regions of Italy.

Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani and Joe Sherman

Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman

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Topic: With the premiere of the MPB Original documentary King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush coming to MPB Television on August 10th, Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner (Sugar’s Place Downtown) to Deep South Dining to talk about the new documentary, chitterlings and how to prepare them, the history behind this polarizing dish, and more.

Guest(s): Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Joe Cravens back to the show to talk about Walker's Drive-In, the historic Fondren District, and taking over The Block at Fondren.

Guest(s): Joe Cravens

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef David Crews and Marisol Doyle back to the show to catch up on their newest events and accomplishments and share stories about their recent visit together in the Delta.

Guest(s): David Crews and Marisol Doyle

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Joe Sherman is filling in while Malcolm is away. Carol and Joe take some time to remember their dear friend, Thomas Williams. Then, they welcome Stafford Shurden back to the show to talk Gas Station Tailgate Reviews, his book Meet and Three, immigrant-owned businesses and restaurants in The Delta, and more.

Guest(s): Stafford Shurden

Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman

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