Mr. Alexander Stern is the man with a plan. He is scheming up the hottest sammies on the BLOCK. If this mans knows one thing is how to sling that BREAD. He's a master with the dough and a connoisseur of the meats. He's the man behind one of Birmingham's hottest popups, Deli Olé. We sat down with Stern to learn about what it takes to build a sandwich empire from scratch. SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/deli.ole/ https://www.instagram.com/alexanderwstern/ https://www.instagram.co...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
Lauren Cantrell is a comedian and internet creator from small town Alabama. We caught her in her ~Birmingham era~ before she moves to the big city once again. We loved chatting with Lauren. One of the fears as a podcast host is that interviewing a stranger will be difficult and nerve racking. Lauren made our jobs easy. She was a hoot and a holler to talk with. We are so excited to give you a peak into her awesome world. Thanks for coming on, Lauren! Welcome to WOM!SOCIALShttps://www.instagram.co...
May 02, 2025•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 57
Chanah is the founder of Last Call Baking in Birmingham. Last Call is the hottest bakery in town and frankly makes the best pastries we've had. Chanah chatted with us today to explain the story of how Last Call was born and what it takes to run a successful shop in your 20s. That, some Chanah history, and goofs and gaffs - this is a good one, folks! 0:00 intros 5:00 Chanah at Samford 8:00 Chanah in Japan 12:00 Chanah gets won over by service industry 22:00 Chanah venturing into the unknown 2...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 56
Josh Williams is one of the owners and the general manager of Workplay. Workplay has been a staple music venue in Birmingham for over 20 years. Josh has been involved in the revitalization of the venue and has grown their operations to now include 3 of the fastest growing music festivals in Alabama. Today, we sat down with Josh to learn about how he got to where he is today and what exciting things are in the works for the Birmingham music scene. Get tickets! Iron Hills Country Festival https://...
Apr 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 55
Cam Hayner came all the way down from Raleigh, North Carolina to come chat with us! Him and Stephen lived together when they were in grad school together and have remained close ever since. We dove into all things Cameron world in today's chat including talking movies, running, Skyline Chili, and much more. Welcome to WOM! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/chayner735/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://w...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 54
Our guest this week is Mr. David Russell Jr! He’s a Birmingham native whose love of this city has driven him to leadership in developing this city economically, politically, and socially. We had a great chat with him and learned so much about the many happenings in this beautiful city we call home. :) 0:00 - Getting to know David 29:30 - David’s childhood 39:45 - Being a father 45:00 - Finding your voice when you come from prominence 56:00 - What’s the dream? 1:00:00 - Gentrification in Birmingh...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 53
Dylan Rizzo is a founder and CEO of numerous companies. His life and path has certainly been unique from living in NYC in his early 20s to founding several golf brands and now embarking on the adventure of fatherhood. We were stoked to invite him on to share the story of his life and Myles Cheatum came back to help us get to know Dylan. Check out all of Dylan’s endeavors! https://www.instagram.com/dylanrrizzo/ https://www.instagram.com/vzioncreative/ https://www.instagram.com/baggypantsgolf/...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 52
Whammy Coffee is the latest and hottest new coffee shop in Birmingham! We are excited to share our conversation with Maddie and Mitch talking through their new venture in the coffee world. Give this a listen the drive on over and grab yourself a tasty bevvy! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/whammycoffee/ https://www.instagram.com/maddiemcever/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://www.facebook.com/profile....
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 53
Dr. John Porterfield is an impressive man. He is a father of three amazing kids, a surgeon who studied at the MAYO clinic, and an entrepreneur building multiple companies in multiple different fields. He also ran a 50k ultramarathon 2 days before this recording. It was an honor and a privilege to interview him. For those of you aspiring to do epic and amazing things in life, this is for you. SOCIALS https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-porterfield/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.in...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 50
Dylane is a celebrator of art, people, and Birmingham! We had him on the podcast to learn more about his creative process, how he started making videos, being an entrepreneur, and so much more.Welcome to WOM, Dylane! 0:00 - intros 4:00 - Rick Rubin podcast7:00 - Who is Dylane Hurd? 15:00 - The entrepreneurial journey of Dylane Hurd 28:00 - The pressure to post as a creator 43:00 - Why instagram? 1:06:00 - Non-professional creative outlets 1:10:00 - fin SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/dylanehur...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 52
Myres' sister Chloe is back and this time with her besties! We broke down freshman year of college with Chloe, Anna, and Natalie this week. We talked majors, social media use, Birmingham life and more. Have a WOMderful day! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/natalie__porterfield/ https://www.instagram.com/chloee.allen_/ https://www.instagram.com/annawillard_/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://www.fac...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 48
SUMWOMERBOYS BABY!!! Our besties Tim and Blake are on the pod this week. These guys are a big reason we exist and we are so stoked to finally be collabing on an episode with the Summer Boys. Stoke is high, vibes are high, it's a bad day to be a podcast cause we destroyed this one. Part 2! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5LKGg7bRzYpapJ6RW8WYXy?si=Q4TqySxjTZuUQqznZDJsUw 0:00 - intros 2:30 - What is Summer Boys? 8:30 - Dorncog 16:00 - Blake’s car accessorizing 22:00 - Atlanta VS Birmingham 33:...
Feb 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 47
NAN is the child of Mccall Harwell. nan is one of the hottest new brands in Birmingham right now. We brought Mccall on to tell us about the journey of starting a fashion company in a small southern town in Alabama. Celebrity styling, sourcing designer bags, and choosing small town over NYC. All this and more on this week's WOM. SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/nan.curated/ https://www.instagram.com/mccallharwell/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https:/...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 46
AK Scott (director of Ignite), Kate Mayfield (director of Zeta), and Jacob Mclendon (director of Pi Kappa Phi) came on to give us the scoop on Step Sing 2025. Step Sing is a huge deal at Samford University where Stephen and Myres went to college. It's a show choir event that nearly half the students participate in every January. These three were directors of various shows and we brought them on to learn what it's like directing a show at Samford. Welcome to WOM! 0:00 - intros 2:00 - What is step...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 45
Sam Peacock round 2!Stephen's brother is back and we're diving in deep. Outer space and how the moon landing was faked, Sam's new music ventures, debating the flaws of capitalism, etc etc. All this and more on Word of Mouth episode 44. Welcome! Interview with President Bukele of El Salvadorhttps://youtu.be/U5n8R9lq8SI?si=ryH8Qxi4NTWoDGVd 0:00 - intros 2:00 - X.com 11:00 - Elon Musk 18:30 - Police stories and driving school 27:00 - Space Talk 48:00 - Socioeconomic differences in various communiti...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 44
Stephen once met a famous Alabama basketball player on a golf course. Years later, we are now friends with his son, Myles. Myles Cheatum is a gem of a human. We are stoked to introduce you to this thoughtful giant. He is kind, mysterious, and a bit of a freak athlete. Join us as we explore the mind of Myles Cheatum. 0:00 - intros 3:00 - the crazy story of how we met Myles 10:00 - Myles’ experience living in Alabama 17:00 - Myles’ childhood 23:00 - NFL Combine 29:00 - Dream 2 car garage segment 4...
Jan 24, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 43
Our guest this week is the one and only Greddins! Gracie Eddins took photos for both Stephen and Myres' weddings. She is a long time friend and the older sister of Cole and Sam Eddins. We sat down with her to discuss art, photography, fashion, family, travel, and so much more. This was a joy of a conversation and we are excited to share it with you. Welcome back to WOM! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/greddins.visuals/ https://www.instagram.com/greddins_/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ h...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 42
Kellen was gracious enough to host us in his gorgeous mid-century home for episode 41. Kellen is the founder and co-owner of Zephyr Barber in Birmingham, AL. Zephyr is the premier barbershop in Birmingham hosting some of the most pristine vibes in the entire city. Kellen is a masterful curator of vibes and that is one thing that was abundantly clear in this episode. Welcome to WOM! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/kellenmataafa/ https://www.instagram.com/zephyrbarber/ https://www.instagram.com/...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 41
Another holiday top 5 for you guys! Merry Christmas! Thank you to Mr. Luke Becker for joining us for this one! 0:00 - intros 1:00 - Christmas Lists 14:00 - Top 5 Worst Holiday Traditions 1:19:00 - fin
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 40
We often disparage of social media here on Word of Mouth. Our conversations often center around the problem and pitfalls of the internet and social media. Our friend Jake Birnbaum has a much more positive, optimistic view of our world and the future of media. We brought him on to discuss how to use social media for good and to hopefully learn a bit about Mr. Birnbaum along the way! 0:00 - intros 2:00 - Running into people form high school 11:30 - Getting to know Birnbaum 14:00 - How we will be a...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to this beautiful winter WOMderland! It is a joy and pleasure to have you joining us for the beginning of our holiday celebrations! This week we brought Sam and Jacob on to help us decide the ultimate top 5 holiday foods and top 5 holidays. Let us know what we got wrong and why! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/smeddins/ https://www.instagram.com/jacobcmclendon/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ http...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 38
What do international music tours, prom in outer space, and playing over 800 live shows have in common? This guy right here! Nordista Freeze is our newest friend from Nashville, Tennessee. We talked shop about making music in the tiktok era, what it's like opening for rappers like Fetty Wap (sort of), and what dating in Nashville is like. All that and more on this week's episode of WOM! Check out Freeze here: Nordistafreeze.com SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/nordistafreeze/ https://www.instag...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 37
Our very good buddy Austin Eck. He is an amateur comedian, an investmet banking analyst, and a fast food connoisseur. Today we chatted about fast food hacks and what it was like growing up in Akron, Ohio during the rise of Lebron James. Lots of good chats and laughs on this one. Welcome to WOM! SOCIALS Austin has no socials #king https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552402...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 35
We finally got the last Allen sibling on! Chloe has just begun her first year at Samford and we sat down to chat and learn about her and how college is going so far. Chloe is smart, articulate, and had impeccable style. We are proud to host her on this week's WOM! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/chloee.allen_/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552402096552 https://twi...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 34
The Mclendon Brothers joined us to talk about STUFF. Hope you like talking and about stuff because this is gonna be right up your alley right here! 0:00 - intros 4:00 - you have a box in your hand 17:00 - Cookout go to’s 28:00 - Planning Jacob’s date 49:00 - What is the perfect number of kids? 1:01:00 - fin SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/jonmclendonjr/ https://www.instagram.com/jacobcmclendon/ https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 33
Sumter Sessoms is the tour manager for a number of bands like Happy Landing (https://www.instagram.com/happylandingxo/). What the heck does a tour manager do? Well that's what we ventured to find out in today's episode. Sumter is good friends of Jon Mclendon so we brought him in to help us get to know Sumter a bit better. He's a hoot and a holler and we had a great chat today. Welcome back to WOM! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/sumtersessoms/ https://www.instagram.com/sumtersphotos/ https://w...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 32
This is a yapper of an episode I'll tell you that much! Houses, construction, water towers, heck we even figured out how to escape a South America prison! All in a days work on a typical WOMisode. Welcome to Myres' new office and welcome to WOM. SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/myresense/ https://www.instagram.com/stphn.pcck/ https://www.instagram.com/word.of.mouth.pod/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552402096552 https://twitter.com/podcast_wom https://www.tiktok.com/@word.of.mouth.p...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 31
Heath Padgett is a self described old soul. He is a selfless leader and a well thought out individual. He just might be the wisest man under the age of 30 alive today. He is gentle, kind, articulate, loving, and the list of his interests could fill 100 podcasts like this one. We are honored to have the pleasure to speak with Heath today. This was one of our deepest and most philosophic podcasts we have done. We hope you enjoy! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/heath_padgett/ https://www.instagra...
Sep 27, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 30
If you want to know how to be a cool guy, just look to Lane Mitchell. He lived out of an RV for a year with his wife, he shoots film, he wears vintage clothes, he climbs, he cycles, he drinks coffee, he likes watches, he likes cars, and he is a masterful mixologist. Are there any more cool things? Not sure there is a cool thing out there that Lane doesn't like. Here are 2 hours worth of cool guy conversations. Have a WOMderful day! SOCIALS https://www.instagram.com/lmitch4/ https://www.insta...
Sep 20, 2024•2 hr•Ep. 29
There are rockstars, then there are dudes who travel the world playing music in Asia, the United States, on the moon etc. Some people call these people "international rockstars." We call them Will Russell. Will is a musicaholic, a seasoned barista, and a friend of many. This was a great hang with a great dude and we hope you enjoy exploring Will as much as we did. :) SOCIALS (and all of Will’s music endeavors) https://www.instagram.com/willtalive/ https://www.instagram.com/apprehend.al...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 28
