Sean of the South
149 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 462 ratingsColumnist and novelist Sean Dietrich delivers homespun stories that might make you smile or cry. Tales of common people, rural places, small towns, and life in the American South. Based on the popular "Sean of the South" blog.
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Back in the Saddle Again | Sean of the South
January 20, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 69 MBSean is back, and this time he's in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by Hot October.
Christmas in the South | Sean of the South
December 07, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBSean of the South's 3rd annual Christmas special, live from the historic Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida. Sean and friends share the stage for an evening you are sure to forget for the rest of your life. With bluegrass music, Christmas choirs, and a tale of Christmas in the country. Music by Blue Mullet and the Pensacola Children's Choir.
100th Episode | Sean of the South
October 31, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBThe 100th episode of the Sean of the South podcast, live from the Main Street Theater in Bradford, Pennsylvania, hometown of Case Knives. Music by Angela Autumn. The Sean of the South podcast is taking a sabbatical for the holidays and sincerely wants to wish all our listeners the best Thanksgiving, the merriest Christmas, and the happiest New Year. Thank you for believing in us, and making these 100 episodes possible.
Willie and Me | Sean of the South
October 25, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBThe beauty of unexpected friends found in unlikely places, and the simple joys of camper trailers. Music by Matt Sellars.
Old Pickup Trucks | Sean of the South
October 18, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBSean tells the story of old pickup trucks, friends, and the childhood moments that stick with us. Music by Vaden Landers.
Good Old Story | Sean of the South
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MBSean tells the story of trying, failing, and about the saving grace of a fall day. Music by Admiral Radio.
Bed and Breakfast | Sean of the South
October 03, 2019 23:00 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBThe rest found in a getaway bed and breakfast and the tight-knit places that remind us of home and childhood. Music by Jay Maloney.
Porch Sitting | Sean of the South
September 27, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThe gentle pleasures of sitting on a front porch in Western Florida, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. The easy conversations and the things people say among family. Music by Bailey Bigger.
Sunday Morning | Sean of the South
September 20, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBSean tells the tales of the traditions practiced on any given Sunday, and all the small things that are fading away. Music by Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains.
Where The Redhead Grows | Sean of the South
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 70 MBThe tale of a redhead learning who he is, Sean delivers a story that you will forget for the rest of your life. Music by Mile Twelve.
Good Friends | Sean of the South
September 06, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBThe story of boys and girls, and teenage romance, and the friends that get us through our awkward moments. Music by the Pressley Sisters.
Family Reunion | Sean of the South
August 30, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBSean delivers the story about a family reunion on the bay, and the downhome food that goes with it. Music by Simon Robinson.
O Florida | Sean of the South
August 23, 2019 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBWelcome to West Florida, a giant swamp with more memories than you can shake a stick at. Music by Redwood River Band.
Antique Phones | Sean of the South
August 16, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSean tells a story about the slow and docile world that came before smart phones and computers. Music by Big Cedar Fever.
The Newspaper | Sean of the South
August 09, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBSean recounts the story of his younger days, throwing the newspaper with his mother in the heat of West Florida. Music by Hearts Gone South.
Summer Baseball | Sean of the South
August 02, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBThe story of a baseball game, a chubby child, and kindness toward those who become unlikely friends. Music by Giri and Uma Peters.
Old Music | Sean of the South
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBSean recalls the story of a special birthday gift, and the people who believe in us along the way. Music by Xaris Waltman.
Rainy Days | Sean of the South
July 12, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBSean talks about the simple pleasures of sitting on a porch, and listening to rain. Music by Beg Steal or Borrow.
Homegrown Tomatoes | Sean of the South
July 05, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBCelebrate the Fourth of July with music, stories, and homegrown tomatoes. Sean delivers a tale about the red fruit that makes the world a better place. Music by Unspoken Tradition.
Homecoming | Sean of the South
June 28, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBThe Sean of the South Podcast makes its summer return, and Sean delivers the story of a funeral for an unexpected furry friend. Music by Trout Steak Revival.
75th Episode | Sean of the South
March 21, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBCelebrating 75 episodes, which nobody thought was possible, and the story of Sean's humble beginnings. Music by the British bluegrass legends of Clark Zuppardi Hartley.
Church Lady | Sean of the South
March 15, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBSean tells the story of an elderly woman who embodies the bygone era, and of the nostalgia surrounding that world. Music by Sean's friends, the Chatham Rabbits.
Lower Alabama | Sean of the South
March 08, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBCelebrate Mardi Gras with a trip to L.A., (Lower Alabama) and meet the old people who make the region what it is. Music by the Late Risers.
Old Kentucky Home | Sean of the South
March 01, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBMarriages that endure the years to become precious rarities in today's world. Music by the Gap Civil Old Time Band.
Cowboys | Sean of the South
February 22, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBSean tells the story of a boy who always wanted to be a cowboy, and the colorful trips that lead children into adulthood. Music by the Farmer and Adele.
I Love You | Sean of the South
February 15, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThe end of winter is nearing, Sean tells a tale of weddings, and those who become the great loves of our lives. Music by the Carolina Blue Band.
Humble Beginnings | Sean of the South
February 14, 2019 19:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBThe story of Sean's humble beginnings. Music by the British bluegrass legends of Clark Zuppardi Hartley.
Always on my Mind | Sean of the South
February 08, 2019 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBSean delivers the tale of strangers meeting on a highway, and the Georgia two-lanes that lead toward destinations unknown. Music by the Chatham Rabbits.
Bless Their Hearts | Sean of the South
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBSean recalls how he started telling stories, and his simple beginnings, and the unlikely friends who pointed him onward. Music by Hank and Pattie and the Current.
Baptist Fried Chicken | Sean of the South
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBLife, love, and fried chicken shared in fellowship halls of rural America. Sean delivers the tale of what it means to attend a potluck. Music by the Price Sisters.
Daddy's Guitar | Sean of the South
January 18, 2019 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBAn old instrument, and the sentimental value it holds. Sean tells the story of the guitar he plays, and how he almost lost it. Music by the Sowell Family.
Forgive Me | Sean of the South
January 11, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBIt's the time of year for resolutions, Sean delivers a story about accidental meetings with people you once knew. Music by the Hot Club of Cowtown.
My Little Sister | Sean of the South
January 04, 2019 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBA story about growing up, and about the siblings who help us do it. Sean delivers the story of being a big brother. Music by Big Cedar Fever.
A New Year | Sean of the South
December 28, 2018 05:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBSean delivers the story of a new year, an Episcopal church, and a few people he's known. Music by Steam Machine.
Charlie Brown Christmas | Sean of the South
December 21, 2018 01:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MBThe spirit of Christmas can be found in shopping malls if you are lucky, or in a group of singing children if you are even luckier. Music by the Savannah Children's Choir.
Silent Night | Sean of the South
December 14, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBThe story of a Christmas remembered, and the candlelights that make it worth remembering. Music by the Corn Potato String Band.
Christmas Angels | Sean of the South
December 07, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBA tale of kindness at Christmas, and the unlikely heroes who are thoughtful enough to make the holiday what it is. Music by Martha Spencer.
O Holy Night | Sean of the South
November 30, 2018 05:00 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBThe story of a people who struggle against each day, and the unexpected visitors of Christmas. Music by Adam Kiesling.
Thankful | Sean of the South
November 23, 2018 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBSean tells a personal story about what makes a boy want to become a writer, and what makes a man dream of becoming a columnist. Music by Cocek! Brass Band.
Give Thanks | Sean of the South
November 16, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThanksgiving comes early for those with scattered families, Sean delivers the story of one such holiday. Music by the Misty Mountain String Band.
Old Men | Sean of the South
November 09, 2018 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBSean talks about the weekend spent with elders, and old men who help make us who we are. Music by Sugar and the Mint.
Baptist Youth Trip | Sean of the South
November 02, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBSean chaperones a van load of teenagers to the Smoky Mountains to visit Dollywood, and lives to tell about it. Music by the High 48's.
Fishing | Sean of the South
October 26, 2018 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBThe story of growing up, of beautiful water, and a lonely boy who just wants to catch a fish. Music by Woody Pines.
Angels Among Us | Sean of the South
October 19, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBThe story of getting lost, and the ones who help us find our way back. Music by the Quasi Brothers.
Poundcake Lady | Sean of the South
October 12, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.7 MBOf women, and church potluck tables, and the cake revered by many, Sean tells the story of the women who cook poundcake. Music by California Feetwarmers.
Kindness | Sean of the South
October 05, 2018 04:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBA story of under-confident children, writing letters, and kindness. Music by Jake and Rebekah Workman.
Methodist Angels | Sean of the South
September 28, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBSean tells the story of a third-grader who has a knack for poetry, and a tale of angels from the Methodist tradition. Music by The Barefoot Movement.
Happy | Sean of the South
September 21, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBHappiness is an old dog who doesn't know a stranger, and a Baptist foot-washing service. Music by Hot October.
Together | Sean of the South
September 07, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThe 50th episode of Sean of the South, recorded at the Mount Vernon Theater in Tallassee, Alabama, with foot-stomping music played on the same stage where Hank Williams performed. Music by the Goat Hill String Band.
A Daddy's Love | Sean of the South
August 31, 2018 04:00 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBThe love between a father and his girl—a late bloomer who finds her own way in life. Music by Hearts Gone South.