We’re so excited to bring y’all our grand finale for this first BATCH: a conversation with writer and TV host Sheri Castle as she talks us through her piece, “The Seven Essential Southern Dishes.”

This is a good one y’all - it’s the Bitter Southerner’s second most read, discussed, shared and argued over story of all time. We’re talking about highly contentious stuff here. Sugar in cornbread. Cream cheese in poundcake.

Thank y’all so much for listening to this first BATCH of stories! We are so grateful for all of the feedback you’ve given us and time you’ve spent with us. We’re taking just a few weeks to get the next BACTH of stories together; we’ll be back soon!

Original Story

The Seven Essential Southern Dishes

Credits

Hosted by Kyle Tibbs Jones

Produced by Ryan Engelberger

Engineered by Kayla Dover, Thomas Sully Allen and James Phillips

Featuring original music by Curt Castle

Recorded at Tweed Recording and Chase Park Transduction in Athens, GA and at James Phillips’ studio in Old North Durham