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Will and Chris talk about Thanksgiving, Dolly's Netflix show, and the future of potluck.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

First, Will and Chris talk about a bear that seems to have taken up residence in Davidson County, TN. This would be the first resident bear in about a century. Then they talk about an article in Bitter Southerner called A Corridor Runs Through It, reflecting on the changing wildlife and wilderness areas of Florida. Finally, they talk about their feelings on Mark Twain being southern and the Mark Twain award given to Dave Chappelle.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

After a Fall hiatus, Will and Chris return. Chris tells of his travels across the South from Memphis to the Atlantic Coast. Then, they talk about the new podcast Dolly Parton's America.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

Chris and Will talk about the New York Times exposé on Justify's failed drug test prior to the triple crown run. Then they talk about the Ken Burns Country Music Docu-series on PBS. Finally, they talk about a new podcast coming this fall from WNYC called "Dolly Parton's America." Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

This is a tangent filled Potluck folks. Will and Chris talk about all the usual things (i.e. Sean Brock, Birmingham, NYT articles), but they have some fun diversions into intellectual property law and how to count years. All while recording from an empty, soon-to-be baby's nursery. Hope you enjoy! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - A special September only event! For every bottle sold during this month, $1 will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The individual who purchases the most bottles during the month will receive a VIP Old Fashioned Friday Road Show experience. Eli Mason is premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

This show is a bit late, because Will's wife had her baby. From the top, Chris and Will talk about the great Popeye's Chicken Sandwich launch and subsequent sellouts nationwide. Then, Will gives Chris a gift. Finally, they talk about a city guide from Washington Post on Nashville.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

Chris and Will catch up about their respective weekends. Then they talk about air conditioning at length. Throw in some rum talk. Chris reads a haiku he wrote. Then they talk about the new Sturgill song.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

It's the August edition of Old Fashioned Friday. We take listener questions which came in through our new facebook group POTLUCKERS and enjoy some Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned.  Speaking of, thank you to our wonderful presenting sponsor: Buffalo Trace Bourbon: made at the legendary 200-year-old Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world’s most award-winning distillery. It's a delicious bourbon you can drink neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, like our Old Fashioneds. Post how you like to enjoy Buffalo Trace with #TastetheTrace, and learn more at BuffaloTrace.com.  

This week on Potluck, Chris and Will take another "how Southern are you" quiz, with books being the testing method. They resolve that an all inclusive pop culture quiz is needed and will be taking suggestions over at the Potluckers private facebook group. Then they talk about the SEC's removal of an alcohol prohibition at sporting events. Finally they talk about a stolen car recovered in Cobb County Georgia.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

First, Chris and Will debrief Southern Whiskey Society and all the glorious food and whiskey which was consumed. Then they talk about a newer Southern true-crime podcast called Murder, etc. Finally, they talk about Tyler Childers' new album "Country Squire." Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

First, Chris talks about the Great Southern Peach Crisis of 2019, which almost brought Southern Whiskey Society to a screeching halt. Following that, they talk about Ford Fry's upcoming FOUR restaurants in Nashville. Finally they have some music talk.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

Will and Chris announce the creation of a Facebook group to foster Southern discussion. You can search Facebook for "Potluckers" or you can click through to this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/703841356755200/. Then they talk about a famed New Orleans Hand-pie making a comeback. Finally, they address some Florida news.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater.  

Will and Chris cover some recent meals they have eaten, some remarkable arrests in Oklahoma, and a unique marketing style of a BBQ joint in Jackson, TN.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com.

First, Will and Chris talk about a reddit post brought to their attention by their friend Kris Kettner, in which someone was trying to discover what a "breakfast soup" was on hotel hot breakfast bars. Then they take a "southern quiz" based off of food items you've eaten. Finally they give an update on snakes of Tennessee.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com.

First, Chris and Will catch up after not recording for a few weeks, and we learn that Chris is a cowboy. Then, Will gets right to business with some snake talk. Finally, there is an update to the scooter story the guys talked about a few weeks back. Thanks for baring with us this busy summer! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com.

It's the May edition of Old Fashioned Friday, even though it is coming to you in mid-June. We take listener questions and enjoy some Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds. This month, we sat at the bar of Blockhouse in Franklin, TN while we recorded. Check them out if you're looking for a good barber or a good cocktail. http://www.theblockhouse.net. Speaking of, thank you to our wonderful presenting sponsor: Buffalo Trace Bourbon: made at the legendary 200-year-old Buffalo Trace Distillery, the world’s most award-winning distillery. It's a delicious bourbon you can drink neat, on the rocks or in cocktails, like our Old Fashioneds. Post how you like to enjoy Buffalo Trace with #TastetheTrace, and learn more at BuffaloTrace.com.  

First, Chris and Will talk about sightings of alligators in Tennessee. Then, they talk about a movie Will watched on Netflix called "The Highwaymen." Then, they talk about the newly announced Loveless Cafe food truck. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. Southern Whiskey Society - Coming up on Saturday, August 3 in Franklin, Tennessee. Sample food from 9 award-winning Southern chefs and whiskey from over 30 distilleries. Get your tickets at SouthernWhiskeySociety.com.

Will and Chris start off by going over some of their happenings over the Memorial Day weekend. This discussion devolves into a discussion of some different types of syrups. Then, they take a question written in by a listener about cooking with cast iron. And finally, they talk about a quite remarkable and illicit package washing up on the shore in Orange Beach, AL.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. The Great Slider Showdown - Coming up on Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

First, Will and Chris talk about the upcoming cookbook from Sean Brock called "South" (surprise, surprise). Then, they talk about a list ranking "the best steakhouses" in the country and the South's representation on it. You can view that list here. Finally, they talk about a billionaire's gift to Morehouse College graduates.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. The Great Slider Showdown - Coming up on Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

First, Will and Chris shoot the breeze about what they did on Mother's Day and surrounding events. Then, they talk about the sudden departure of bourbon rockstar Marianne Eaves from the Castle & Key Distillery. Finally, they discuss a New York Times article about the state of the Charleston Food Scene.  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors:  Eli Mason - Premium cocktail mixers and syrups made with all-natural ingredients in Nashville, TN. The Mint Julep Mix is back for a limited time, so stock up for your Derby party! Save 20% on 3-packs with the code potluck, and if you order $50 or more they’ll send you a FREE stainless steel cocktail jigger with your order. EliMason.com or follow them on Instagram at @EliMasonSyrups. Mountain Valley Spring Water - Hot Springs, AR. Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. Tree House Macarons - Augusta, GA. Late Spring collection available online NOW at TreeHouseMacarons.com. Flavors include classics like Creme Brûlée, Chocolate, and Lemon Blueberry, along with seasonal flavors like Rose, Italian Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peach Sangria, and more. Order now before they sell out. Also, now you can get 6-packs! Use code potluckto save 25%. And contact them directly if you’d like to custom order macarons for an event, a wedding, or if you’d like to carry them in your retail store. TreeHouseMacarons.com or follow them online at @treehousemacarons. The Great Slider Showdown - Coming up on Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.