Potluck: A Podcast about Southern Culture

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Southern Writers, Bookstores, and L.I.T.s Jul 19, 2018

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This week, Potluck starts off with a dramatic reading or two by Chris from the book Heating & Cooling: 52 Micro-Memoirs. This leads into a discussion of a New York Times opinion piece titled "What is a Southern Writer, Anyway?" Chris and Will talk about some independent bookstores, then give their top three Southern books. Though, due to the impromptu nature of Chris's question, one may anticipate an amendment next week. Then, Will and Chris have a deep philosophical discussion about the Long Island Iced Tea and its origin, and decide to make what they are calling a "Mobile Tea" next week.

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BBQ, Country Ham, and Cookbooks Jul 11, 2018

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First, Chris asks to amend his influential restaurants list from last week, and will obliges him. That leads to a discussion of some great BBQ, and ends up revealing that Chris and Will may be more passionate about BBQ than they originally thought. Chris brings up an article on country ham, that Will had sent them earlier in the week. This leads will to geek out about curing methods. You can read that article here. Then Chris throws Will a curveball, and talks about cookbooks.

As always, we want to recognize our gracious sponsors:

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* Duke's Mayo - Recipe of the week is Will's secret pimiento cheese recipe. Find it featured at PotluckPodcast.com. Duke's is online at DukesMayo.com

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* Mountain Valley - Beautiful green bottles of spring water bottled at the source the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Online at MountainValleySpring.com

Sliders, Influential Restaurants, and Cat Graves Jul 05, 2018

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In this episode of Potluck, Chris and Will talk about the Great Slider Showdown in Franklin, TN, which had 10 chefs from around the south competing for ultimate slider glory. Then, they discuss a list put together by Robb Report of the 30 Most Influential Restaurants of Last 30 Years. It includes some surprises from the South. Chris puts Will on the spot, and the both say 5 restaurants which have impacted their lives. Then Chris tells a story about a recently lost pet.

We'd like to thank our sponsors:

* Duke's Mayo - Recipe of the week is "red white and blue potato salad" from Chef Jason Alley. Find it featured at PotluckPodcast.com. Duke's is online at DukesMayo.com

* Mountain Valley - Beautiful green bottles of spring water bottled at the source the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Online at MountainValleySpring.com

* Tree House Macarons - TreeHouseMacarons.com -- code potluck for 25% off

* Southern Socks - Southern designs, made in the USA. SouthernSocks.com -- code potluck for 15% off

Barton, Birmingham, and Potato Chips Jun 28, 2018

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Will and Chris catch up on one of the biggest Southern stories this week: the rickhouse collapse at the Barton distillery in Bardstown, KY. Then they turn to Will's weekend trip to Birmingham, including Collins Bar and a quaint Airbnb outside of town. Finally, they round out the show questioning if a potato chip flavor has gone too far.

This week's episode is brought to you by:

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Duke's Mayonaise - check out the chocolate cake recipe! https://www.dukesmayo.com/recipe/dukes-chocolate-cake/

Welcome to Potluck Jun 23, 2018

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Lifelong southerners Chris from MADE SOUTH and Will from The PodCask introduce themselves and their new show: Potluck. Then they discuss a few happenings around the south, to give a taste of what future shows will be like. Make sure to subscribe, so you don't miss any episodes!