Will and Chris catch up on somethings that happened since they saw each other last week, including a storm producing tornados in their area. Then they discuss some odd rituals around the south, including one which requires a bottle of bourbon one month before nuptials. You can read about that ritual here. Finally, they discuss a pair of essays posted by Bitter Southerner about Freebird... which has been dubbed #SkynyrdGate. You can read the anti-Freebird essay here, and the pro-Freebird essay here. 

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Southern Socks - Based in Lexington, KY, USA-made, super high quality. In this episode, Will was wearing Virginia socks and Chris was wearing bourbon socks. http://southernsocks.com and on Instagram @SouthernSocks - Use code POTLUCK to save 15%.

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew’s new restaurant in Murfreesboro, just a few minutes outside of Nashville. Chef Alex uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Fall flavors are available now. Salted Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, Maple Bacon, Pumpkin Tiramisu, Fried Apple Turnover, and Chocolate Funnel Cake. PLUS some of your favorites like Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Cobbler, Red Velvet and Pecan Pie. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons - Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - From right here in Franklin, TN, every Franklin Flannels shirt is one of a kind. Nothing is ever mass produced. Dominic does each shirt one at a time and they are true works of art. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram. Use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

Will leads off by discussing a style of BBQ that he had never heard of before, from Monroe County, Kentucky. However, Chris disputes that this preparation of pork deserves the title of BBQ. You can read the New York Times article on it here. Then they talk about a column celebrating Waffle House, from the Chattanooga Times Free Press. You can read that here. And finally, they discuss a column which shows the diversity of publications emanating from the South, called "Reading the New South." You can read that one here.

Thanks to our gracious sponsors, who make this podcast happen:

Big T Coastal Provisions -  Big T has been making his mama's crab dip for years for friends and family and people just rave about it. So one day he decided to package it up and sell it! Made with 100% wild-caught crab, no fillers or artificial flavors. Sold in all Harris Teeters, a bunch of Publix, a bunch of Sam's Clubs or to find a retailer near you or order it straight from them http://bigtcoastalprovisions.com.

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew’s new restaurant in Murfreesboro, just a few minutes outside of Nashville. Chef Alex uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Delicious. Go there. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Fall flavors are available now. Salted Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, Maple Bacon, Pumpkin Tiramisu, Fried Apple Turnover, and Chocolate Funnel Cake. plus some of your favorites like Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Cobbler, Red Velvet and Pecan Pie. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons. Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - high-quality, one-of-a-kind, up-cycled vintage flannel shirts form Franklin, TN. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram.Use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

It's time again for our monthly bonus show: Old Fashioned Friday. In these episodes, we mix up some Old Fashioned cocktails with some Buffalo Trace bourbon, and try our best to answer questions sent in by listeners. If you have a question for a future episode, send it in via Twitter or Instagram @potluckpod. 

Thanks to Buffalo Trace, our exclusive sponsor of Old Fashioned Friday. Mix up a cocktail of your own, turn on the show, snap a picture, and share it using #TasteTheTrace. Enjoy!

 

Chris leads off the episode by finally telling the story of Halloween and a punch to the face. Then, they talk about limited offering at some Arby's restaurants: a seared duck sandwich. This leads to a discussion about duck hunting and conservation. Then, they talk about a New York Times article laying out what to do when you have 36 hours in Nashville. Will and Chris talk about some of the things they think that the NYT missed in the article. You can read that article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/travel/what-to-do-in-nashville.html

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:

Southern Socks - Based in Lexington, KY, they make Southern-inspired socks. USA-made, super high quality. http://southernsocks.com and on Instagram @SouthernSocks. Use code POTLUCK to save 15%.

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Brand new Late Fall flavors are available now. Salted Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, Maple Bacon, Pumpkin Tiramisu, Fried Apple Turnover, and Chocolate Funnel Cake. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - One-of-a-kind, up-cycled vintage flannel shirts from right here in Franklin, TN. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram. Use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

Will starts off the episode by pouring Chris a Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale that he brought back from Alabama. Then they get into a discussion about Will's meal at Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, AL. After that, they discuss Chris's trip to Branson, MO, and once again question   if Missouri maintains Southern status. Finally, Will brings up an article about some Choctaw horses found in Mississippi. 

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors: 

Big T Coastal Provisions - Tony Blanchard's crab dip is his mama's recipe. Made with 100% wild-caught crab, no fillers or artificial flavors.  Comes in Original and Jalapeño, ready to crack open and enjoy. http://bigtcoastalprovisions.com to find a retailer near you or order it straight from them!

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew’s new restaurant in Murfreesboro, just a few minutes outside of Nashville. Chef Alex uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. A French sandwich cookie! Two meringue-based shells with a filling, usually a butter cream, ganache, or a fruit preserve. Brand new Late Fall flavors are available now. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons. Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - Beautiful, one-of-a-kind, up-cycled vintage flannels, from right here in Franklin, TN. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram. Use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

Will and Chris start off discussing a new children's book Lorraine: The Girl Who Sang the Storm Away written by Old Crow Medicine Show's front man Ketch Secor and illustrated by Higgins Bond. Then they discuss a Wall Street Journal article about the depressed prices of southern pine, and the effect its having on those who invested in it 30 years ago. Finally, they discuss the topic, suggested by a listener, of legacy or heirloom items. 

Thanks to our sponsors, who make this show possible:

Southern Socks - Based in Lexington, KY, they make Southern-inspired socks. State themed socks, bourbon socks, horse-racing socks, Y’ALL socks. USA-made, super high quality. http://southernsocks.com and on Instagram @SouthernSocks. Use code POTLUCK to save 15%.

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Delicious. Go there. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Brand new Late Fall flavors are available now: Salted Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, Maple Bacon, Pumpkin Tiramisu, Fried Apple Turnover, and Chocolate Funnel Cake. Also, some of your favorites like Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Cobbler, Red Velvet and Pecan Pie. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons. Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - beautiful, upcycled, one-of-a-kind flannels from Franklin, TN. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram. Use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

It's Old Fashioned Friday! Each month, Chris and Will release a bonus episode on the last Friday of the month, and answer questions from Potluck listeners. This one was pushed back a week, because Will was sick. Hope you pour a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned, kick your feet up, and enjoy this episode. 

This episode is brought to exclusively by Buffalo Trace Bourbon. The house bourbon of Potluck! Post your pictures on instagram or twitter of you with your Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned or pour of whiskey, tag us (@potluckpod) and use #TasteTheTrace! 

First, Will and Chris talk about an article in the Wall Street Journal about a shoe brand's new campaign of "made in America," and they discuss whether things being made in the South matters. Then, they talk about the new television show TrueSouth on the SEC Network. Finally, they discuss the upcoming Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, TN from Oct. 12-14. 

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:

Big T Coastal Provisions - A family recipe crab dip with 100% wild-caught crab, no fillers or artificial flavors. Comes in Original and Jalapeño, ready to crack open and enjoy. Perfect for tailgates, picnics, or throw it in a silver dish at a cocktail party and call it your own! http://bigtcoastalprovisions.com to find a retailer near you or order it straight from them!

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew’s new restaurant in Murfreesboro, just a few minutes outside of Nashville, using fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Brand new Early Fall flavors are available now. Maple PSL, Apple Pie, Cranberry Brown Sugar, Butter Beer, Caramel Corn, plus some of your favorites like Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Cobbler, Red Velvet and Pecan Pie. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons - Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Franklin Flannels - Every Franklin Flannels shirt is one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage flannel. Nothing is ever mass produced. http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on instagram and use discount code Potluck for 15% off.

First, Will and Chris recap the Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, TN and the unexpected twist. Then, they talk about a few big crime stories out of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Finally, they talk about some limited edition Nike SB Dunks, which celebrate New Orleans in a very unique way. 

Thanks to our amazing sponsors: 

Franklin Flannels - Vintage one-of-a-kind, cotton Flannels. Upcycled in Franklin, TN.  http://franklinflannels.com or @franklinflannels on Instagram.

Southern Socks - Southern-inspired socks, based in Lexington, KY. http://southernsocks.com and on Instagram @SouthernSocks. Use code POTLUCK to save 15%.   Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents in his Murfreesboro, TN restaurant. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.   Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.   Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA based macarons. Brand new Early Fall flavors are available now. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons. Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

First, Will and Chris talk about some great Southern music festivals and the different focuses of different festivals. Then, they talk about a record being released by Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers. It was by his and Mike Cooley's first band, Adam's House Cat, which was recorded in 1990, but never released until now. That leads into a discussion of art with heavier themes. Finally, they talk about two "media" focused stories: a new season of Chef's Table which will feature two southern chefs and a program from the University of Florida lending podcasting equipment to students. 

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:

Big T Coastal Provisions - Tony Blanchard and this crab dip is his mama's recipe. Made with 100% wild-caught crab, no fillers or artificial flavors. Comes in Original and Jalapeño. Sold in all Harris Teeters, a bunch of Publix, a bunch of Sam's Clubs. http://bigtcoastalprovisions.com to find a retailer near you or order it straight from them!

Dallas & Jane - Chef Alex Belew’s new restaurant in Murfreesboro, just a few minutes outside of Nashville. Chef Alex uses fresh, local ingredients to create delicious dishes that honor the seasons and pay tribute to his grandparents. Delicious. Go there. Dallasandjane.net or open table. On Instagram at @dallasandjane.

Mountain Valley Spring Water - Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. http://mountainvalleyspring.com and on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.

Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Brand new Early Fall flavors are available now. Maple PSL, Apple Pie, Cranberry Brown Sugar, Butter Beer, Caramel Corn, plus some of your favorites like Sea Salt Caramel, Blueberry Cobbler, Red Velvet and Pecan Pie. http://treehousemacarons.com and on Instagram @TreeHouseMacarons -- Use code POTLUCK to save 25%.

Visit Franklin - They are giving away an incredible VIP trip for two, to come visit Franklin and experience our little slice of Heaven.To enter go to http://visitfranklin.com/contest.