The Y'all Show

Matt Heermans, the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue," adds "Barrister of Big 12 Football" to his duties.  While you get your grill out this opening weekend of college football, the Oklahoma Sooners have a pesky Houston Cougars squad sneaking into Norman.  And in this week's Southern Political Report, new polling suggests a three-way tie atop the Democratic race for president in 2020.

Chick-fil-A and Popeyes launch a chicken sandwich skirmish on social media.  Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short has worked a plethora of odd jobs – included jailer at the county jail.  Rory McIlroy picks up $15 million for winning the FedEx Cup at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club. Also, we have a newly named storm (Dorian) circulating in the tropical Atlantic.

The Tour Championship in Atlanta is the PGA Tour's final tournament for 2018–19.  Jason Nall returns to talk about the potential winner at East Lake Golf Club; as well as Mississippi hosting the U.S. Women's Amateur and a Magnolia State native winning the Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort.  Plus, as Jon Rawl concludes his summer broadcasts from South Carolina we play a Grand Strand standard, General Johnson And The Chairmen Of The Board's "Carolina Girls."

South Carolina welcomes Jon Rawl and the "Y'all Show" back for a few more episodes before summer ends.  Will Muschamp, head coach of the Palmetto State's flagship university, discusses roster moves for the Gamecocks.  We also have audio from Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason and Auburn coach Gus Malzahn.  Plus, what Southern state is No. 2 in the nation for "friendliest state"?

Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are among the Democratic contenders for president that made their way to Atlanta for a chance to speak at the Black Church PAC event at the Georgia International Convention Center.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans continues his pork discussion with insider tips on cooking bacon in the oven.  Plus, Heermans shares his knowledge of Big 12 football as pigskins will be flying before September arrives.

Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first woman governor and the Pelican State's chief executive during 2005's Hurricane Katrina, dies at age 76.  "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short reports on his experience attending last week's candlelight vigil at Graceland to honor the memory of Elvis Presley.  Plus, former Texas Longhorn running back and 2004 Doak Walker winner Cedric Benson dies in a motorcycle crash in Austin.

Elvis Presley died on this date 42 years ago.  We salute the "King" with one of his most-Southern songs.  The SEC releases its preseason team and it's loaded with Alabama Crimson Tide players.  Also, food is on a lot of Southerners minds as we sort through the fun on "Hashtag Hullabaloo."

Kirby Smart, Jeremy Pruitt, Jimbo Fisher and Joe Moorhead address the media as their respective SEC teams are just two weeks away from kicking off the 2019 season.  Severe heat claims the life of an elderly Mississippian.  Plus, country music newcomer SaraBeth discusses her days waitressing tables in Texas, graduating from Baylor University, and her decision to make records in Nashville.

Yall.com editor Clark Shelton returns to preview the website's new feature stories; including Kentucky bourbon, Chick-fil-A macaroni and the South's best college football traditions.  Preshias Harris reports on Blake Shelton's No. 1 party for "God's Country."  Plus, the Florida State Seminoles football team packed its teepee and traveled south to Bradenton for three days of drills at IMG Academy.

Baylor University football coach Matt Rhule discusses the Bears' quarterback depth as the Big 12 program preps for the season opener against in-state foe Stephen F. Austin.  The barbecue guru Matt Heermans has his own thoughts on college football – and bacon, too.  Also, our Southern political focus this week includes audio from Attorney General William Barr, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R–S.C.) and Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Jim Hood (D-Miss.).