SouthBound

Culture

The South … What is it? Movies, books, songs, myths and legends have tried to explain this part of the United States. SouthBound, a podcast series from WFAE, talks to people who were born and raised in the South. Hosted by journalist Tommy Tomlinson,...

Episodes

The SouthBound finale: Host Tommy Tomlinson on talking to fascinating Southerners

Georgann Eubanks travels the South to find out where the wild things are

Jeremy Markovich dives down the North Carolina Rabbit Hole in search of quirky stories

SouthBound Replay: Dale Earnhardt Jr. grapples with his family's legacy

Carl Hiaasen visits 'Fever Beach' and enjoys making bad guys get what they deserve

SouthBound Replay: Robert Earl Keen trades life on the road for Western chill

Beer expert Tom Acitelli has a brew in mind for every week of the year

How the DOGE cuts hit home for a UNC Charlotte professor and her team

Jim Barger Jr. writes about Jimmy Carter's life as a fisherman

With her new album, Sierra Hull keeps exploring her roots beyond bluegrass

Elizabeth Bradford paints the fabric of nature--and her inner self

In Andy Corren's family stories, the "Dirtbag Queen" is his mom

SouthBound replay: Drew Lanham's life and work in words, and birds

SouthBound Replay: David Hale tries to explain the chaos of college football

SouthBound's Best of 2024, featuring our favorite episodes of the year

SouthBound replay: Kate Medley visits gas stations for the food (and the photos)

Michael Kruse wants to tell stories that bridge our great divide

'Shutdown Fullcast' co-host Ryan Nanni explores the weirdness of college football and many other things

SouthBound Replay: Social media star Landon Bryant explains the South to the rest of the world

Patrick Davis celebrates songwriting and South Carolina in his new show