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Southern Spirits Podcast

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TAILGATE TALES – University of Notre Dame

December 15, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MB

The iconic story of George Gipp is being discussed this week.

Something About a Deacon

December 09, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Story one this week consists of two tales from the city of Savannah, Georgia. Story two is the frightening true crime story of a religious man in Florida. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Ginger Perry – 6/10 Butterscotch Gold Moonshine – 9.25/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading Something About a Deacon →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Oklahoma

December 08, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

We’re starting off the College Football postseason with two creepy stories from Oklahoma!

Gluten Free Cloud

December 02, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

This week, we’re drifting down to Florida to talk about a foodie cloud. Then we’re coming back to Alabama to discuss a serial poisoner with WAY too many identities. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Paradise Lost Double Dry-Hopped IPA – 8.5/10 Chocolate Cream Moonshine – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell … Continue reading Gluten Free Cloud →

TAILGATE TALES – SEC Championship Special

December 01, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

It’s SEC Championship week! Today, you’re getting two stories: one from the University of Alabama and another from the University of Georgia!

Supernatural Study Skills

November 25, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

Story 1 this week is the tale of a former President’s UFO sighting. Story 2 shows us how to become psychic by sleeping. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Birthday Boi Kolsch – 7.5/10 Maple Bacon Moonshine – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading Supernatural Study Skills →

TAILGATE TALES – Iron Bowl Special

November 24, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 26.1 MB

It’s Iron Bowl Week! Here come stories from Auburn University and the University of Alabama!

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!

November 22, 2018 12:36 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

We’re talking about two stories that were selected for discussion by YOU! Happy Thanksgiving!

Cabin in the Woods

November 18, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Story one is the tale of the Greenbrier Restaurant ghost. Story two is a string of mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Oatmeal Cookie Moonshine – 10/10 Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience … Continue reading Cabin in the Woods →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Georgia

November 17, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MB

UGA brings us TWO ghost stories!

Ned Ted Redemption

November 11, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Story one is the tale of a strange female in Virginia. Story two is another Texas alien sighting. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Ipacalypse Now – 10/10 Bird Dog Apple Flavored Whiskey – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some alcohols to try? … Continue reading Ned Ted Redemption →

TAILGATE TALES – University of South Carolina

November 10, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 19.5 MB

This week, we’re discussing the alleged caves under the University of South Carolina, as well as the Third Eye Man that lives in them.

Unidentified Flying Egg

November 04, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Story one this week is about a Mississippi witch who started a fire. Story two is the tale of a Texas UFO sighting with some inconsistencies. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Raspberry Rewind Wheat Ale – 7/10 Deep Eddy Cranberry – 8.75/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading Unidentified Flying Egg →

TAILGATE TALES – Texas A&M University

November 03, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MB

Texas A&M University brings us the tale of a meat haunting.

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL!

October 31, 2018 13:00 - 37 minutes - 37.4 MB

We’re bringing you two stories from one of Leah’s favorite books 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by the incomparable Kathryn Tucker Windham & Margaret Gillis Figh.

LIVE at Tallulah Brewing Company

October 28, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

We’re LIVE at Tallulah Brewing Company in Jasper, Alabama!   We’re talking about some peanut butter-loving jailbreakers, then learning about a lot of Alabama cryptids.   Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Fly By Night Single Hop IPA Sour Mountain Red Tallulah Pinot Noir Tallulah White Zinfandel   Did we get anything wrong? Want to … Continue reading LIVE at Tallulah Brewing Company →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Florida

October 27, 2018 15:00 - 30 minutes - 30.4 MB

We’re moseying on down to Gainesville to learn about a prolific serial killer.

Charred & Feathered

October 21, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

This week, we’re traveling to Kentucky to learn about the Witch’s Tree. Then we’re moseying down to Virginia to talk about two murderous sisters with an obsession with the color black. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Chugga Peach Cobbler Smoothie Sour – 8.5/10 Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel Alabama Bourbon – 9.5/10 Did we … Continue reading Charred & Feathered →

TAILGATE TALES – Mississippi State University

October 20, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 23.8 MB

This week, we’re discussing a famous double-double murder.

Zygoat

October 14, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

Story 1 this week takes us to Kentucky to discuss the Popelick Monster, while Story 2 gives us yet another National Treasure-esque tale from Texas. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Lily Flagg Milk Stout – 8/10 Jimmy’s Seajuice Spiced Rum & Pineapple Juice – 9/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading Zygoat →

TAILGATE TALES – LSU

October 13, 2018 15:00 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week, we’re traveling to Baton Rouge to discuss LSU’s famed Pleasant Hall.

Cussin’ & Discussin’

October 07, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

Story 1 this week is the ambiguous story of Princess Noccalula in Alabama. In story two, we talk about the self-proclaimed most-haunted hotel in America: The Crescent Hotel and Spa in Arkansas. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Noccalula Princess – 8/10 Barton Long Island Iced Tea – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want … Continue reading Cussin’ & Discussin’ →

TAILGATE TALES – Ole Miss

October 06, 2018 15:00 - 24 minutes - 24.8 MB

This week, we’re tackling some of the deep history of the University of Mississippi’s Lyceum.

Fannypack Knife

September 30, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

Story 1 this week is about a haunting in Selma, Alabama. Story two is the still-unsolved murder of a Decatur, Alabama woman. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: SweetWater IPA – 9.5/10 Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel Alabama Bourbon – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading Fannypack Knife →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Arkansas

September 29, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 23 MB

In this week’s Tailgate Tales, we’re discussing the tale of a brave little girl who was rescued by a University of Arkansas student.

The Belly Button Theory

September 23, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Story 1 this week is about a Smallfoot in a fun Florida town. Story 2 is the tale of a short-lived anatomical cult. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Bombshell Blonde Ale – 6.5/10 Old-Fashioned Lemonade Moonshine – 5.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading The Belly Button Theory →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Tennessee

September 22, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MB

This week, we’re talking about the famous body farm at the University of Tennessee.

Sweet Teat

September 16, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Story one this week is the indelible tale of Brother Joseph in Cullman, Alabama. Story two is the famous slaying of one of Nashville’s biggest stars of the last century. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Brother Joseph’s Belgian Style Dubbel Ale – 7/10 Pineapple Grande Amber Brandy – 4/10 (corrected to 5/10) Did we … Continue reading Sweet Teat →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Missouri

September 15, 2018 15:00 - 17 minutes - 17.9 MB

This week, we travel to the University of Missouri to talk about a creepy mansion.

Voodoo Mosquitoes

September 09, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Story 1 this week is the brutal murder of a Georgia family in the 70s. Story 2 is the tale of a Louisiana voodoo woman. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Hop Gun IPA – 8.5/10 Stills Crossroads Alabama Peach Shine – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading Voodoo Mosquitoes →

TAILGATE TALES – University of Kentucky

September 08, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 25.9 MB

We travel to the University of Kentucky to learn about some blue people.

She’s a Lizard on the Inside

September 02, 2018 17:00 - 59 minutes - 58.5 MB

Story 1 this week is about a drunkard ghost roaming around in Texas. Story 2 is the tale of lizard people in South Carolina. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Make IPA Great Again – 8/10 Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading She’s a Lizard on the Inside →

TAILGATE TALES – Vanderbilt University

September 01, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MB

In the first installment of our minisode series Tailgate Tales, we talk about how post-WWII Vanderbilt University got involved in some shady dealings with the U.S. government.

Trash Adjacent

August 26, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Story 1 this week is the tale of an energy-wasting ghost in South Carolina. Story two is about a crazy religious cult in rural Alabama. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: 420 Extra Pale Ale – 10/10 Beauregard Dixie Southern Vodka – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading Trash Adjacent →

Otherworldly Goblins

August 19, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Story 1 this week is about a freaking weirdo barber in Mississippi. Story 2 is the tale of a super cute encounter in Kentucky. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Tripel Star – 9/10 Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored Vodka – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading Otherworldly Goblins →

Crem You Later!

August 12, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

Story one this week is the tale of a poor old ugly monster. Story two is Jim Gaffigan’s finest work. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Saloon Style Pilsner Pale Lager – 8.5/10 Tennessee Mountain Made Salty Caramel Whiskey – 9/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading Crem You Later! →

Whoopty Boopty Bang!

August 05, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Story one is about a freeloading ghost in Georgia. Story two is the tale of a disappeared flight that CNN refused to cover. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Front Porch Pale Ale – 9.5/10 Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka – 8.5/10 Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about … Continue reading Whoopty Boopty Bang! →

#TeamMoonPossums

July 29, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Story one this week is the tale of a big owl in West Virginia. Story two is about a supremacist Georgia cult. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Peanut Butter Pinstripe – 9/10 Gene’s Spice Flavored Rum – 8/10 Hamburger Dill Chips Pickle Juice – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading #TeamMoonPossums →

A Touch of Tuberculosis

July 22, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Story 1 this weekend is about a new Arby’s menu item. Story 2 centers on a man with a strange crafting habit. Here’s what we’re drinking this weekend: Lil’ Miss Sour Tangerine – 7/10 Ruby Red Vodka – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading A Touch of Tuberculosis →

Aided By the Monkey

July 15, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

Unsolved southern mysteries abound this week! Story 1 brings us an interstate mail bomber. Story 2 is about a Jazz-obsessed axe murderer. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Walk the Lime American Wheat Ale – 7.5/10 Bird Dog Jalapeno Honey Flavored Whiskey – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a … Continue reading Aided By the Monkey →

Matryoshka Duffle Bags

July 08, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Story 1 this week is the tale of a hot Texas UFO sighting. Story 2 is the horrifying tragedy of a body in Virginia. Here’t what we’re drinking this week: Citra Ass Down – 8.5/10 Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience … Continue reading Matryoshka Duffle Bags →

Insatiable Hole

July 01, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 52.9 MB

In story 1, we talk about an Alabama hole that just won’t go away. In story 2, we discuss the tragic story of a violent elephant. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Naked Pig Pale Ale – 9.5/10 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a … Continue reading Insatiable Hole →

SWAP #1: Demon at the Olive Bar

June 27, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

SWAP! Mitch tells Leah two stories from his hometown of Montgomery, AL. In Story 1, we hear about the Maxwell Air Force Base. Story 2 is a true crime story that was set in motion by a trip to Whole Foods. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Cave City Lager – 5.5/10 Bird Dog Strawberry … Continue reading SWAP #1: Demon at the Olive Bar →

Piezoelectric Hootenanny

June 24, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

In Story 1, we talk about a weird light in Arkansas. Story 2 is about Georgia Tann, the unparalleled C-word from Memphis. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Muchacho – 9/10 Deep Eddy Peach – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some alcohols to try? … Continue reading Piezoelectric Hootenanny →

Lumberfolk Timberguys

June 17, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Story 1 this week is about a weird…snake…thing… from Georgia. Story 2 is a listener-submission detailing a creepy Texas hotel. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: T-Minus Tangerine Kolsch – 7/10 Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 4 (or 7)/10 Redmont Vodka – 5/10 Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 8.5/10 SPECIALTY MIXER: White’s Elixirs Sour Mix … Continue reading Lumberfolk Timberguys →

Poisoned Booze or Syphilis

June 10, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Story 1 takes us on a trip to the Louisiana Bayou to find a Catholic werewolf. Story 2 is the Mississippi legend of Robert Johnson. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Jai Alai India Pale Ale – 9.5/10 John’s Alabama Single-Malt Whiskey – 8/10 Elizabeth Vodka – 9/10 SPECIALTY MIXER: White’s Elixirs Particularly Potent Old-Fashioned … Continue reading Poisoned Booze or Syphilis →

SOUTHERN SAMPLER: Proud of You, John Mulaney

June 06, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 47 MB

In Southern Sampler #2, Kyle tells us about a recent true crime story that happened close to home.

Loose Change

June 03, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

It’s our anniversary, so we’re talking about some romance-ish stories this week! Story 1 brings us the tale of a universal donor house in Georgia. Story 2 is about a self-proclaimed Doctor Count who has some real gross issues. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Vapor Trail Cream Ale – 6.5/10 Tennessee Mountain Made Salty … Continue reading Loose Change →

Shiny Metal Foreigner

May 27, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

Story 1 keeps us close to home as we learn about a tinfoil-clad humanoid. Then we travel to South Carolina for Story 2 to discuss a real-life Bond villain. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Abita Grapefruit Honey – 5/10 Midnight Moon Blueberry Moonshine – 7/10 Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine – 6/10 Did we … Continue reading Shiny Metal Foreigner →

SOUTHERN SAMPLER: Don’t Cuss In Tongues

May 23, 2018 12:00 - 53 minutes - 52.5 MB

The first episode in our Southern Sampler “minisode” series where guests come on and tell us a story. Aleah and Amberly regale us with the tale of Aunt Jenny Johnson.