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Waffle House

Steel Magnolias Podcast - September 05, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
In 1955, two Georgia neighbors opened up a restaurant that would change the world.  Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were living in Avondale Estates, GA, when they decided to open a 24-hour, sit-down restaurant for their friends and neighbors, focused on people on both sides of the counter.  That ...

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Visit Fort Worth

Steel Magnolias Podcast - August 29, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Fort Worth, Texas is often known as the sister city to Dallas, but it has an old west culture that is quite distinct. Join us at the table as we discuss the beauties of Cowtown! Let’s dive into the 12th largest city in the U.S…. Stops mentioned: Historic Stockyard District: https://www.fortwo...

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Labor Day Cookouts

Steel Magnolias Podcast - August 22, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Get your last minute wear on white yall! Pools are closing, school is starting and sales are happening on mattresses and appliances.  Join us at the table as we discuss the roots of Labor Day and how we like to celebrate. Let’s have a Labor Day cookout! We did say cookout — and we mean that. ...

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The Golden Isles

Steel Magnolias Podcast - August 15, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
The Golden Isles   Halfway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida lies a nature-lover’s dream vacation spot: The Golden Isles. These Georgia islands have something for everybody, from luxurious accommodations and great golf courses to more modest spots with marsh lands and b...

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Food for Preserving Family Heritage

Steel Magnolias Podcast - August 08, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Today we will be discussing the importance of recipes in the continuation of family heritage. Using food as a means to bridge generations one to another, we hope this discussion will inspire you to head back to the family dinner table to hear from one another, learn about your past, and figure o...

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Summer Highlights 2023

Steel Magnolias Podcast - August 01, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We are back after a much-needed summer break from podcasting!   If you are new, welcome, if you’ve been with us for a while now, you know what to expect and we hope you still feel very welcome here!   We're discussing summer birthdays, the best BLT Lainie has ever eaten, our speaking eng...

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The Culture of Jimmy Buffett and Parrotheads

Steel Magnolias Podcast - May 30, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
There is one southerner who has given us all a soundtrack that celebrates the coastal life and just screams "summer is here." That person is Jimmy Buffett! Join us at the table as we discuss Buffett and his Parrot Head clubs that were also born in the South.   Magnolia Margarita: (The kick ...

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Hidden Treasures 2.0

Steel Magnolias Podcast - May 23, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Some people really are just gifted in having an eye to see an alternative use for something old of the everyday items. We got the chance to sit down with our friend Laura Stockett Roberts to talk about some of the hidden gems she's found at flea markets, antique malls and estate sales. Join us f...

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Dockery Farms

Steel Magnolias Podcast - May 16, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Dockery Farms was established by Will Dockery in 1895 to produce cotton, America’s most important export of the 19th and early 20th century. African Americans who came to Dockery to cultivate cotton created a culture that inspired the music we know as the Blues. In the words of B.B. King “You mi...

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Visit Owensboro, Kentucky

Steel Magnolias Podcast - May 09, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Owensboro, KY is barely considered in the South, yet the culture of bluegrass music, bourbon, and BBQ as well as the people seemed very Southern to Lainie, who is fresh off a weekend away! She’s here to share her experiences and y’all know she travels well and packs it in, so get ready to lear...

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Our 200th Episode!

Steel Magnolias Podcast - May 02, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Jeremy Parsons, media personality, of People, Today, GMA, Rachel Ray and all the red carpet awards shows, has graciously come to Lainie’s kitchen table to interview us for this milestone episode.   After 200 episodes, we are so grateful to know the star of the show: THE SOUTH and to have inc...

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Meet the Maker: ML Provisions

Steel Magnolias Podcast - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We are excited to occasionally drop in episodes we are gonna call "meet the maker." This is our first installment of meet the maker and we are excited to introduce you to another double-named southern, Mary Landrum! Mary Landrum Pyron is the owner and artist behind ML provisions. Her unique ta...

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Southerners Hosting Tea (For the Coronation of King Charles III)

Steel Magnolias Podcast - April 18, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Charles Philip Arthur George also known as Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other commonwealth realms. On May 6, 2023, The Archbishop of Canterbury will lead the coronation for King Charles. We recently sat down for tea with our friend and former guest, Laura Stockett Roberts...

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Visit Cleveland, Mississippi

Steel Magnolias Podcast - April 11, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
A destination in its own right with its vibrant, downtown shops and restaurants must see attractions and great hotels. The charming Delta town of Cleveland, Mississippi is just over 100 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. A city of 12,000 named after President Grover Cleveland, the town began for...

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Loss of a Steel Magnolia- A Tribute to Nashville Hero Katherine Koonce

Steel Magnolias Podcast - April 04, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while now, you know that the tone of the show is to share uplifting conversations about life in the South, and today is no exception. Last Monday, March 27,  2023 our city of Nashville faced devastating heartbreak through a school shooting that took the l...

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Lighten Up Sunday Dinner in the South

Steel Magnolias Podcast - March 28, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Sunday Dinner in the South was once a staple that would never have been missed no matter what demands were on the family.  These days the schedules are tighter and the food requests are lighter. Today we’re taking a look at what makes this tradition important and sit down with Lauren McDuffie,...

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Preparing for Overnight Guests

Steel Magnolias Podcast - March 21, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
If you have visitors coming to stay with you, your hospitably is about to be on the main stage and we want to help you SHINE! Your preparation will make your guest feel expected and welcome. We are sharing all kinds of tips on this episode to get you excited AND prepared to host.    Mentio...

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Quick Trip to Atlanta

Steel Magnolias Podcast - March 14, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Atlanta, Georgia is the largest metropolitan area of the southeast and has no shortage of things to do for its visitors. Lainie made a short trip to taken a few things she had not experienced as a resident in the mid-90s as well as one place that she has frequented, but not since it’s renovation...

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Cajun vs. Creole

Steel Magnolias Podcast - March 07, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Cajun and Creole culture has made Louisiana truly one of the most interesting areas of the American South. These two ethnic groups have their own unique history, cuisine, culture and traditions. Meet us at the table to discuss some of the similarities and differences of cajun and creole.   Ne...

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Southern Revivals

Steel Magnolias Podcast - February 28, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
As the name states, the word revival simply put is when something is revived. But what exactly? In terms of faith, theologian and preacher Jonathan Edwards once said, "Revival is the Acceleration & Intensification of the normal work of the Holy Spirit."  We think people and places are shaped...

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[Re-Visit] Steel Magnolias

Steel Magnolias Podcast - February 21, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We love this story! Today we are talking all things "Steel Magnolias" from the play to the movie. Disclaimer: there are lots of spoilers in this episode, so if you haven't yet seen it we encourage you to do that first! This was a fun episode but also a hard one because the story of Steel Magno...

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Design for Hospitality featuring Richard Keith Langham

Steel Magnolias Podcast - February 14, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Richard Keith Langham is a Manhattan-based interior designer, who is a southerner at heart. He has been an "Architectural Digest Top 100" 4 times as well as Elle Decor's A-list. He has had the privilege of doing both residential and commercial projects for some very well-known‘s and has been doi...

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[Re-Visit] Southern Hospitality

Steel Magnolias Podcast - February 07, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We have decided this season that there are a few episodes that are just too core to who we are and too good, honestly, to keep in the vault of old seasons! So, we are re-releasing a few key topics like this one: Southern Hospitality! You can share, connect and support this show in a variety of...

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Visit Decatur, AL

Steel Magnolias Podcast - January 31, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
In today's episode we will share about our recent day trip to Decatur, AL.  Just 90 miles south of where we live in Franklin, TN, and a straight shot down I-65S we found a quaint down with Big Bob Gibson's famous BBQ and a natural science museum for all science lovers! Our Day: BBQ lunch at...

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Season 5 Kick Off!

Steel Magnolias Podcast - January 31, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We are back after a nice end of year break… it felt really good to step away from the mics and enjoy everything that December brings for celebrating what we have and what we are looking forward to!  Statistics mentioned in this show: There are currently around 3 to 4 million podcasts out ther...

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Visit Decatur, Alabama

Steel Magnolias Podcast - January 31, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
In today's episode we will share about our recent day trip to Decatur, AL.  Just 90 miles south of where we live in Franklin, TN, and a straight shot down I-65S we found a quaint down with Big Bob Gibson's famous BBQ and a natural science museum for all science lovers! Our Day: BBQ lunch at...

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Merry Christmas!

Steel Magnolias Podcast - December 06, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
We're here to wish you a Merry Christmas as we chat about all our favorite Christmas things and close out season 4 for the year! Mentioned in this episode:  Holiday NEST Candle - https://www.nestnewyork.com/products/holiday-classic-candle-1 Hot Cranberry Drink - https://www.instagram.com/p/...

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Shop Southern - Gift Ideas for the Season

Steel Magnolias Podcast - November 22, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
This has become a tradition that we do our southern gift ideas to help our listeners prepare for the gift giving season. With our economy in a dire situation, what better time to support American made products and supporting local/regional businesses! Meet us at the table to help get your gift l...

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Virginia is for Peanuts

Steel Magnolias Podcast - November 15, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
On today’s episode, we got to speak with Marshall Rabil, of Virginia-based, female and family-owned Hubbard Peanut Company, aka HUBS. Many years ago, in the small Virginia crossroads village of Sedley, Dot Hubbard developed a unique way to cook the Virginia peanuts grown on her father's farm. Sh...

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Fried Chicken

Steel Magnolias Podcast - November 08, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 133 ratings
Fried chicken, also known as Southern fried chicken...although we would never say that here, it’s just fried chicken which is simply breaded chicken parts that have been deep fried.  Now, that’s the simple way of putting it, but the path to getting the meat to retain juices and the breading se...

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