Two sisters, Lainie and Laura Beth, who love family, traditions, and all things Southern! There's plenty of room at the table, so... more
***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any... more
***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any... more
***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any... more
***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any... more
Every region has its own culture of music, dance, food, language, faith expressions, and more. With the fast pace of... more
Southern writers are at a bit of an advantage in that we have a powerful sense of place, but mostly... more
Sacred Harp singing is a tradition of sacred choral music sung a capella that did not originate in the South... more
Leiper's Fork, Tennessee is a place of tranquility, charm, green rolling hills, art and music. With a population of just... more
"Any discussion about American music that doesn’t include Muscle Shoals, Alabama isn’t really a discussion at all.” That’s a direct... more
Museums of DallasDallas has a vibrant arts scene that keep someone busy for days on end. Museums offer so much... more
For many, Memorial Day is the official start of summer, kicked off with a large parade and a celebration of... more
Louisiana is known as a “Sportsman‘s Paradise”, but due to its location, it has also seen more than its share... more
Located on the sea islands of South Carolina and Georgia are communities of people who are descendants of enslaved Africans.... more
If walls could talk, the Steel Magnolia Bed & Breakfast in Natchitoches would have hundreds of stories to tell. The... more
We’re discussing the show that made country music famous! The Grand Ole Opry is the longest running radio show; turning... more
Baton Rouge is the capital city of Louisiana and sits right on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River. If... more
According to the Library of Congress, in 1862 President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, opened the door for African-Americans to enlist in... more
It’s the most sought after ticket by golf fans…. We are talking today about The Masters held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in... more
It's Holy Week. Passion Week. The week that we celebrate the game changing moment of ALL time. We couldn't let... more
Today we are remembering the late great, Minnie Pearl.HOOOOOWWWWDDEE! We are just so proud to be here today with a special... more
Through this podcast, we have gathered at the table to learn, discuss and ponder, all sorts of southern culture topics... more
Georgia's Blue Ridge and the Copper Basin is a scenic area of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, and forest. If you want... more
Today we are sharing a conversation with Stacy Lyn Harris. She is host of The Sporting Chef on Outdoor TV,... more
It should come as no surprise that southern hospitality is near and dear to our hearts, but opening your door... more
John Grisham is an expert storyteller, whose unforgettable characters fight for justice in a world that isn’t always fair.As one... more
Southern Live Oak trees are a true emblem of the American South. Some of the famous specimens have names like... more
Welcome! If you are new here, we are so glad you are here. We are kicking off our 6th year... more
It’s the season finale to season #5! We are talking about some of the highlights from this year and some... more
Known as the “Winter Resort of the South” Thomasville, Georgia has been luring people to enjoy fishing hunting, socializing, golf... more
December is upon us, and it has become a tradition for us to give you a list of gift-giving ideas... more
For those of us who buy a live Christmas tree, it is almost time to make the trip to our... more
“One of the South’s Prettiest Towns" “One of the 50 Best Places to Travel” “A Magical Christmas Town” The past few years,... more
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, Austin City Limit showcases popular music legends and innovators from every... more
Kathryn Greeley is a collector, gardener, entertainer, and designer. Kathryn lives in western North Carolina in a lovely home called... more
Steel Magnolias Podcast is always coming back to the theme of southern hospitality. We love any excuse to open our... more
In the middle of the rolling hills of Tennessee, is a new farmhouse full of inspiration and modern amenities...the 2023... more
Scripture cake is also known as “Bible Cake”, “Scriptural Cake” and “Old Testament Cake” and was extremely popular in the... more
Great bookstores, vibrant local music scene and fun, casual pizza joints and coffee shops are just a few of the... more
The chain of barrier islands that skirts the coast of North Carolina from the Virginia border to Cape Lookout was... more
We have found two Southern Jewish women that share our passion in preserving history around the dinner table!We are sitting... more
We are revisiting one of our all time favorite topics to discuss… College Football Traditions rule and reign on Saturdays... more
In 1955, two Georgia neighbors opened up a restaurant that would change the world. Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner were... more
Fort Worth, Texas is often known as the sister city to Dallas, but it has an old west culture that... more
Get your last minute wear on white yall! Pools are closing, school is starting and sales are happening on mattresses... more
The Golden Isles Halfway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida lies a nature-lover’s dream vacation spot: The Golden... more
Today we will be discussing the importance of recipes in the continuation of family heritage. Using food as a means... more
We are back after a much-needed summer break from podcasting! If you are new, welcome, if you’ve been with... more
There is one southerner who has given us all a soundtrack that celebrates the coastal life and just screams... more
Some people really are just gifted in having an eye to see an alternative use for something old of the... more
Dockery Farms was established by Will Dockery in 1895 to produce cotton, America’s most important export of the 19th and... more
Owensboro, KY is barely considered in the South, yet the culture of bluegrass music, bourbon, and BBQ as well as... more
Jeremy Parsons, media personality, of People, Today, GMA, Rachel Ray and all the red carpet awards shows, has graciously come... more
We are excited to occasionally drop in episodes we are gonna call "meet the maker." This is our first installment... more
Charles Philip Arthur George also known as Charles III is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other commonwealth... more
A destination in its own right with its vibrant, downtown shops and restaurants must see attractions and great hotels. The... more
If you’ve listened to this podcast for a while now, you know that the tone of the show is to... more
Sunday Dinner in the South was once a staple that would never have been missed no matter what demands were... more
If you have visitors coming to stay with you, your hospitably is about to be on the main stage and... more
Atlanta, Georgia is the largest metropolitan area of the southeast and has no shortage of things to do for its... more
Cajun and Creole culture has made Louisiana truly one of the most interesting areas of the American South. These two... more
As the name states, the word revival simply put is when something is revived. But what exactly? In terms of... more
We love this story! Today we are talking all things "Steel Magnolias" from the play to the movie. Disclaimer: there... more
Richard Keith Langham is a Manhattan-based interior designer, who is a southerner at heart. He has been an "Architectural Digest... more
We have decided this season that there are a few episodes that are just too core to who we are... more
We are back after a nice end of year break… it felt really good to step away from the mics... more
In today's episode we will share about our recent day trip to Decatur, AL. Just 90 miles south of where... more
We're here to wish you a Merry Christmas as we chat about all our favorite Christmas things and close out... more
This has become a tradition that we do our southern gift ideas to help our listeners prepare for the gift... more
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... more
Fried chicken, also known as Southern fried chicken...although we would never say that here, it’s just fried chicken which is simply... more
Here in the American South, we have a question we ask one another. Who are your people? That means, who is your... more
Driving down the road a RED neon light flashes on that catches your eye: HOT NOW the sign reads… Original... more
In the fall of 2019, we released this episode, and we had so many similar things to discuss THIS fall... more
This episode releases on October 11th, which is the book release date for Sean Dietrich, aka Sean of the South’s... more
Since the dawn of time people have been cooking in one vessel... whether they only owned one pot or they were... more
In last week's episode on storytelling, we learned from Donald Davis, that there are identity cultures and fortune cultures.... more
Donald Davis was born in Waynesville, North Carolina, a small town in the mountainous region of Western North Carolina. He received... more
Recipes... they show us the step-by-step of how to prepare dishes to nourish our bodies, but they are so much... more
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1935 Elvis Aaron Presley began his career in Memphis, Tennessee and was on a fast... more
TODAY WE ANNOUNCED… OUR FIRST LIVE EVENT! We are doing our first ever LIVE podcast event October 30th at the Franklin... more
WHAT IS TEX MEX? How is it different than Mexican food? It's basically Mexican food with Texas ingredients.... more
When you hear the word cowboy, what do you think of? John Wayne or Roy Rodgers?… The internationally acclaimed... more
A big thank you to Tennessee Woodworks for sponsoring this episode. They are craftsman for custom farmhouse style furniture They... more
Low country cuisine of the Georgia coast and South Carolina low country is similar to Cajun cooking and the food... more
If you’ve ever had the opportunity to visit one of the Florida, South Carolina or North Carolina beaches that border... more
A fairly new addition to tourism sites is a list of murals in the city that you may be visiting... more
Music is an integral part of any culture. Before a music artist makes it to the large venues they must... more
Born in Dawson, Ga., Otis Redding, Jr. and his family moved to Macon when he was two years old. At... more
On this episode, we are talking about odd Southern foods… more bizarre than putting your peanuts in a glass-bottled coke.. although... more
It's grilling season! On this episode we will discuss the two different ways that ribs can be prepared. Dry... more
Pageant culture is alive and well in the South and with that it’s festival season! Along with festivals having... more
We have some incredible National Parks in this country.The most visited one is right here in the South... more
This is our 159th episode, and every once in a while we wish we could go back and insert a... more
Meet us at the table as we discuss with author Elizabeth Passarella why southerners are the very best at throwing... more
A steeplechase is a distance horse race in which competitors are required to jump diverse fence and ditch obstacles.... more
Spring is here! It is a fresh beginning… a symbol of NEW LIFE THAT IS POSSIBLE! ... more
First off, thank you to our patrons that make it possible for us to now be over 150 episodes into... more
Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee along the beautiful Tennessee River sits the city of Chattanooga. We took a... more
We talk a lot about hospitality on this podcast as it’s a huge part of southern culture… and a huge... more
This is not a nerdy episode.. or is it? Well, when a President accepts a gift from a foreign Head... more
The American dream is one of opportunity that allows for aspirations to be achieved through hard work and commitment.... more
Last year, the city of Birmingham, Alabama celebrated its 150th anniversary. 150 years ago, iron ore, coal and limestone defined... more
Welcome. We are so excited for a new year and a new season of the Steel Magnolias Podcast. Season... more
The season we are approaching requires preparation. We are here to help you to prepare your heart, mind and even... more
Welcome to another episode where we get to discuss more fun of southern culture! We are hitting our 3 year... more
In today’s episode we are sitting down with Ami Gangemella, aka Ami on Cloud Wine, to discuss holiday wines... more
Negro Spirituals consist of a set of songs that were created by slaves during their time of slavery and were... more
This episode is releasing on Laura Beth's 40th birthday! When we were discussing topics for fall, it felt right to... more
A nickname is usually reserved for your closest of friends, but given that every state in the U.S. has a... more
Native to the southern United States, muscadine grapes love the heat and grow wild all over. They can be... more
Deep in the hills of Tennessee, midway between Nashville and Knoxville lies a little community called Muddy Pond. During September... more
Today we are excited to introduce to you the founder of Raleigh, North Carolina’s first pay-what-you-can cafe, A Place at... more
Bourbon and horses are the main drawing forces when it comes to Kentucky tourism, but we are going to... more
In this episode we are talking about a dessert that you might see at a community gathering, especially in the... more
Judy Blume once said "Librarians save lives: by handing the right book, at the right time, to a kid in... more
Today’s topic was given to us by a listener and we can’t wait to dive in. Do you have an... more
No surprises here, especially if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while or lived in the South very... more
Pawpaw trees, (also known as the Appalachian Banana or Hillbilly Banana) are the largest edible fruit... more
There’s about 17 million people per year coming to visit Music City. So, there’s really no need for us to... more
This topic is so important that we pulled it out of the Season 2 archives and are sharing it again... more
The U.S. has approximately 3.8 million acres of salt marshes. Three-quarters of them are in the Southeast, including a vast... more
A southern staple that says ‘welcome!’ Today we are talking about cheddar baked into flour to create the nostalgic cracker... more
If you find value in these conversations, check out how you can further the podcast's work at Patreon.com/SteelMagnolias A... more
We know not to judge a book by it’s cover, but PLEASE do not judge a southerner based on... more
Find out how you can get a bonus episode (and other perks!) by joining our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/steelmagnolias Key lime... more
We went exploring in the Mississippi Delta this past weekend so we are sharing all the unique wonderful things we... more
Down in Alabama, the season is now upon us for what the locals have deemed a “jubilee.” During a jubilee, hundreds of... more
Today we have special guests Neil and Stan Thrasher; two lifelong southerners with plenty to say about life in the... more
We’re excited to discuss Foxfire. A nonprofit that is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of southern Appalachian culture and... more
Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Heiskell. Elizabeth is a Mississippi cook and caterer, founder of Debutante Farmer... more
You can connect with us on Instagram @SteelMagnoliasPodcast or join our mailing list: https://bit.ly/32ObA86 Seems appropriate that we’d talk about any radio show... more
What started as an effort to plant more azaleas in Mobile, Alabama has now blossomed into a prestigious group of... more
Sean Dietrich, aka "Sean of the South" is a columnist, novelist, and podcast host, but more importantly than that,... more
It’s the most sought after ticket by golf fans…. We are talking today about The Masters held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in... more
Gumbo, the official cuisine of Louisiana, is a thick stew which consists primarily of a strongly-flavored stock, meat or shellfish, a... more
Let’s walk through the Biltmore Estate, America's Largest Home, built by George Vanderbilt. Just a modest 8000-acre estate in the... more
We’re taking on a divisive topic amongst southerners: bar-b-que sauce. Everyone has an opinion on this so we should probably... more
The year was 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee and record producer Sam Phillips launched his record company, Sun Records. Two years... more
There’s a lot of good food that comes out of the South, but today we wanted to share the sauces... more
We are 1 year into the pandemic and we are taking inventory or how people have been offering hospitality... more
A not-so-sexy subject, yet one that we thought these critters deserve as they are definitely a part of life in... more
How delta tamales got here is still a mystery. Some say migrant cotton harvesters from Mexico introduced the Mississippi Delta... more
On today’s episode we will share about our recent trip to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. Now through... more
Today’s Pep Talk was inspired by the video you can see here. Keep at it y’all! Field peas, crowder peas,... more
In case you missed it, New Orleans will hold Mardi Gras this year although a little different! This southern festival... more
Welcome y'all! We're back with the Season 3 premiere and we are laying the ground work on an important aspect... more
Sisters Lainie and Laura Beth host the Steel Magnolias Podcast from Franklin, TN showcasing their love of the south every... more
It’s our last episode of the year! Let’s make merry with some cold punches that are closely related and we... more
Here it is y’all! 10 great Christmas gifts from Southern Companies and the majority of these are under $50! ... more
We’re celebrating 2 years of the Steel Magnolias Podcast! We’re also chatting about how people are keeping memories alive in... more
How delta tamales got here is still a mystery. Some say migrant cotton harvesters from Mexico introduced the Mississippi Delta region to... more