We got lots of ground to cover on this episode! We’re gonna be talking about why we’ll never stop loving... more

We wanted to take time to address how to walk out your relationships and hospitality head on before the election... more

Clearly, we are lovers of the American South. There are many facets to this diamond of a region, but it... more

New Orleans, Louisiana has produced some of the most interesting culture in the great U.S. of A. Join us at... more

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina offers visitors a unique blend of traditional Southern... 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