Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

It's the early March edition of Old Fashioned Friday. We take listener questions and enjoy some Buffalo Trace!

Speaking of, thank you to our wonderful presenting sponsor:

Buffalo Trace Bourbon: made at the legendary 200-year-old Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world's most award-winning distillery. It's a delicious bourbon you can drink neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, like our Old Fashioneds. Post how you like to enjoy Buffalo Trace with #TastetheTrace, and learn more at BuffaloTrace.com.

First, Will and Chris enjoy a Sazerac cocktail in honor of Fat Tuesday (the day they recorded). They talk about the cocktail's history, Mardi Gras, and Absinthe. Then, Chris tells Will about a collaboration dinner he and his wife went to in Birmingham. This was a unique dinner where Highlands and Hattie B's collaborated for something special. Then, they end with a reflection on the tragic tornados in Lee County, Alabama. During the month of March (2019), if you purchase a Potluck t-shirt, Will and Chris are going to send the proceeds to help the recovery in Lee County. Click here for the shirts store.

We want to thank our wonderful sponsors, who make this show possible:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code 'potluck', and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Chocolate, Crème Brûlée, Lemon Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Earl Grey, Red Velvet, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Raspberry, Café au lait, Grand Marnier, White Chocolate Strawberry, and Snickers. Order now before they sell out. Use code 'potluck' to save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

Chris and Will begin this episode with updates from the travel they both had over the weekend to Savannah, GA and Memphis, TN, respectively. Then, they talk about the 2019 James Beard Awards Finalists. If you want to see the full list of nominees, you can find that here. Also, here is a link to the Sean Brock New Yorker profile from 2011, which Will referenced.

We want to thank our wonderful sponsors, who make this show possible:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code 'potluck', and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Chocolate, Crème Brûlée, Lemon Blueberry, Butter Pecan, Earl Grey, Red Velvet, Caramel Cheesecake, Chocolate Raspberry, Café au lait, Grand Marnier, White Chocolate Strawberry, and Snickers. Order now before they sell out. Use code 'potluck' to save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

First, Will and Chris talk about some up coming trips to Memphis and Savannah. Then they talk about a new song out by Judah & the Lion feat. Kasey Musgraves. You can watch/listen to it here. Then they talk about a new music festival coming to Lexington, KY in August called Railbird Festival.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make this show possible:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code 'potluck', and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code 'potluck' to save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

First, Will and Chris talk about some Valentine's Day things, being that it is, in fact, Valentine's Day, today. Then, they discuss some Southern recognition at the Grammy Awards. Finally, they talk about Southerner the podcast and some thoughts that Will had surrounding it.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make this show possible:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code 'potluck', and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code 'potluck' to save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

It's time for another edition of Old Fashioned Friday. This one was slightly delayed by some illness, but, as they say, better late than never. We take listener questions and enjoy some Buffalo Trace!

Speaking of, thank you to our wonderful presenting sponsor:

Buffalo Trace Bourbon: made at the legendary 200-year-old Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world's most award-winning distillery. It's a delicious bourbon you can drink neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, like our Old Fashioneds. Post how you like to enjoy Buffalo Trace with #TastetheTrace, and learn more at BuffaloTrace.com.

Will and Chris are back from last week's hiatus with some new southern discussion. There is breaking news about Sean Brock's big Nashville project. You can read about that here. Southern Living has put out a list of the most iconic food items in each Southern state... so of course Will and Chris dive in. You can see the full list here. Finally, the guys talk about some unique Southern Airbnb locations.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make this show possible:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code potluckto save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

First, Will gives an update on his birthday dinner, which was at Black Rabbit in Nashville. Then, they talk about an NPR article about biscuits, which leads to a broader biscuit discussion. You can read that article here. Then, they discuss an article from the LA Times called "Finding Chinese food, and home, in Nashville, Tennessee." It's a fascinating read about relating to family through food traditions, which has a connection to Will and Chris's city.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:

GUMPTION Conference - GUMPTION is a conference that celebrates the best of the South, and it's coming up March 8-9 here in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger (Shinnabarger), and more. This is an experiential conference where we will hear from some of the leading creatives in the South about how they're using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. It's going to be a lot of fun, and if you love the South and care about the direction we're headed in, then we'd love for you to join us. Tickets are limited, so visit GUMPTION2019.com for the full lineup of speakers and ticket information. GUMPTION2019.com. Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code potluckto save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

First, Chris catches Will off guard with a discussion of essential reading for Southerners, based off of a blog at MadeSouth.com. Then they discuss some news from Nashville, including some personal stories from their home city. Then, they discuss some exciting news out of the Muscle Shoals Sound studio and the Allman Betts Band. Read more about that here.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors for making this show possible:

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code potluckto save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons. Tennessee Outfitters - Cookeville, TN. Fun designs for folks who love the great state of Tennessee. Hats, t-shirts, stickers and more. And if you're not from Tennessee, they have some really cool Southern stickers like Dadgummit, Goodness Gracious, Bless Your Heart, and more. Just launched a brand new site. Special code potluckwill save you 20% on any order. TennOutfitters.com or on Instagram at @TennOutfitters. Eli Mason- Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

First, Chris tells will about his recent getaway to Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN. Then, Will tells Chris about a the book he just finished: A High Low Tide by André Joseph Gallant. It covers the attempt to revive the Oyster industry in Georgia. Then, they discuss a recent accident in Alabama, which left chicken tenders scattered across a road, and the warning from officials which followed.

Thanks to our sponsors for supporting this show:

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Early Winter collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include Butter Pecan, Almond Joy, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peanut Butter Cup and Mint Chocolate. Order now before they sell out. Use code potluck to save 25%. Follow them on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons.

Tennessee Outfitters - Cookeville, TN. Fun designs for folks who love the great state of Tennessee. Hats, t-shirts, stickers and more. And if you're not from Tennessee, they have some really cool Southern stickers like Dadgummit, Goodness Gracious, Bless Your Heart, and more. Just launched a brand new site. Special code potluck will save you 20% on any order. TennOutfitters.com or on Instagram at @TennOutfitters.

Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Old Fashioned mixer, Mint Julep mixer (Gotta plan for that Derby party), plus premium bar syrups like Grenadine, Demerara, and seasonal syrups like Spiced Simple and Fresh Peach. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they'll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups.