On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow SC Senator and attorney Dick Harpootlian as they talk about his time serving as the lead defense counsel for high-profile killer Alex Murdaugh, and his stories about sentencing "Pee Wee" Gaskins, South Carolina's most famous serial killer, to the death penalty.Check out Dick's book on the famous "Pee Wee" Gaskin's case here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790116/dig-me-a-grave-by-dick-harpootlian-shaun-assael/#alexmurdaughtrial #dickharpootlian #podcast #peeweegaskins #history

In this episode, Mark sits down with Columbia-native actor Julian Adams as they discuss his southern upbringing, his producing background, and the many stories he has from working with some of Hollywood's greatest actors.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #hollywood #samuelljackson #movies #gamecocks #superbowl #superbowlcommercials

Mark sits down with founder and director of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Doyle Stevick, as they discuss his teaching journey, an in-depth guide to the center, and a deeper look at the story of Anne Frank.#podcast #annefrank #holocaustmemorialday #history

Fellow Southern Studies student Robert sits down with Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is the extended part 4 of the 3-part series. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #publix #grits

Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 3 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #sweettea #bucees

Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 2 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #driving #bbq

Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 1 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake

Matt sits down with New York Times Notable author Jamie Quatro as they talk about her Western upbringing, their similarities growing up in the church, and how her recent book, Two-Step Devil, tackles modern faith from a Southern lens.Check out her website!: https://jamiequatro.com/Check out her socials!: https://www.instagram.com/jamiejquatro/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #religion #books #author

On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow host and professor Matthew Simmons to discuss his spring semester course, SOST350: BBQ: Southern History and Culture on a Plate. They delve into the history of BBQ, his favorite BBQ spots, and what the TRUE definition of BBQ really is..Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #bbq #food #southern #chicken

Mark sits down with small business owner and Forest Acres City Councilman, Stephen Oliver, as they discuss his Southern roots and what he and the council are planning for the future of Forest Acres.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #gamecockfootball #forestacres #mall #construction