Travel writer Anne Braly discusses her recent Yall.com entertainment and food pilgrimage to Copperhill and Ducktown in Tennessee, and nearby McCaysville, Ga. Eighteen snakes are discovered beneath an Augusta, Ga., couple's bed. Tulane linebacker Dorian Williams helps preview the 2021 Green Wave football team, as the New Orleans-based university opens its season at home against FBS power Oklahoma. We also learn about the tremendous history, traditions and famous alumni of Tulane University.
Jul 14, 2021•2 hr 20 min
Coastal Carolina had one of the most amazing seasons of any team in recent history. The Chanticleers finished 11-1 in 2020, ranked in the Top 15, and head coach Jamey Chadwell was named AP's college Coach of the Year. Jon Rawl takes us to Conway, S.C., to celebrate the Chants' forthcoming season, CCU's gameday tradition, and famous alumni. Matt Heermans is back to look at the pluses and minuses of grills. Plus, "Black Widow" is a monster success.
Jul 13, 2021•2 hr 26 min
Georgia law enforcement officials arrest a man in connection to the gruesome Fourth of July slayings of three men on a Kennesaw golf course. East Carolina Pirates football is today's stop on our 44-city tour of Southern college football. Discover how Mike Houston's team looks to get back to a bowl game for the first time in years; and how "Purple Haze" blares from the speakers of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium when ECU hits the field. Also, this week marks the anniversary of when British forces abandoned...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 27 min
The O'Kaysions had a Top 5 smash in 1968 with "Girl Watcher." The co-writer of that hit and a founding member of the North Carolina-based Beach Music band, Wayne Pittman, died this week at the age of 76. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are today's featured college football destination. We share a new survey of the country's Top 10 fast food restaurants. Also, an encore feature from Matthew McConaughey.
Jul 09, 20210
The Memphis Tigers are only two seasons removed from a New Year's Six bowl appearance. We preview Memphis' 2021 season, have thoughts from head coach Ryan Silverfield, and discuss the traditions and famous alums of the U of M. The Bearkats of Sam Houston State also get a little love on today's sports-centric show, as SHSU is fresh off their first FCS national championship title. Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King celebrate 40 years of friendship. Plus, the rescue search in Surfside, Fla., has now shif...
Jul 08, 20210
Matthew McConaughey releases a video to help America celebrate its 245th birthday. "The Y'all Show" embarks on a 44-city tour of college programs and traditions; starting today with the resurgent UAB Blazers, the defending C-USA football champs that will soon open a brand new 47,000-seat stadium in downtown Birmingham. We have an update on Tropical Storm Elsa hitting the Florida Gulf Coast. Plus, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 75 years of marriage.
Jul 07, 20210
Megan Fox, a Tennessee native that stars in the new film "Till Death," appears on NBC's "Today" with her three sons photobombing the interview. Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, talks with Jimmy Fallon about her new film, "Zola." Mississippi State wins the College World Series against Vanderbilt, giving the Bulldogs its first team national championship in school history. Plus, rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson will release her final album in August.
Jul 01, 2021•2 hr 25 min
Lifest, A Party With A Purpose, will be a Christian-music centered festival in Bon Aqua, Tenn., in late July. Festival promoter John Martin Keith drops in to discuss the appearances by Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, Joe Nichols, and more. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares his thoughts on N.C. State Baseball being snubbed at the College World Series. Also, RTAOutdoorLiving.com has surveyed America's polarizing food opinions.
Jun 30, 2021•2 hr 28 min
Hot dogs and steaks make for a delicious Fourth of July spread, and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans has timely tips for these two delicious options for the grill. The 'cue fun continues when host Jon Rawl shares the inaugural 29 inductees into the Alabama Barbecue Hall of Fame. Vanderbilt wins Game 1 of the College World Series championship series against Mississippi State. Also, strong Southern women Marjorie Greene (R-GA) and Nikki Fried (D-FL) are emerging political powerhouses.
Jun 29, 2021•2 hr 30 min
N.C. State's baseball team is declared a 2021 national champion by Yall.com. "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short weighs in on NCAA's decision to kick the Wolfpack out of the 2021 College World Series in Omaha. SEC members Mississippi State and Vanderbilt now battle for baseball supremacy. Richard Mentor Johnson (1780–1850), the nation's ninth vice president and a native of Kentucky, is suddenly in the news. Also, leaders in Gulf Shores, Ala., are fighting shark-tooth and nail to keep a giant...
Jun 28, 2021•2 hr 29 min
The death toll rises following Thursday's collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla. Today marks exactly six months until December 25. Tracy Byrd's "Merry Christmas From Texas, Y'all," and tips for early holiday shopping, will get you some much-needed summertime Yuletide cheer. Plus, deer stand maintenance is discussed on Craig Faulkner's weekly "Fishing Forecast" report.
Jun 25, 2021•2 hr 23 min
Dove-winning Contemporary Christian group We The Kingdom do an exclusive interview from a Florida tour stop. Britney Spears speaks at a conservatorship hearing in California. Dolly Parton tracks down former Dollywood employee Carly Pearce to extend a membership invitation into the Grand Ole Opry. Plus, the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team wins in dramatic form to stay alive in the 2021 College World Series.
Jun 24, 2021•2 hr 22 min
Kelly Lang, a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and a longtime singer-songwriter in the Nashville area, discusses her latest album, "Old Soul." The breast cancer survivor also fills us in on The Comedian XOXO, Lang's comedic alter-ego. Jonathan Leifheit's ACC Report includes junior season predictions for North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell. Also, several Southern states appear in a listing of the least patriotic states in the nation.
Jun 23, 2021•2 hr 39 min
"Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets you ready for the Fourth of July with a graduate-level breakdown of what makes a delicious hamburger. He also takes time to update the 2021 College World Series action. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has dozens of locations around the world that serve-up seafood, Cheeseburgers In Paradise, and Caribbean-inspired cocktails. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a unanimous decision that involves the NCAA.
Jun 22, 20210
Mrs. Pam drops in for a little Southern pick-me-up to get a new week started. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short returns to share his thoughts on the new Juneteenth holiday and Father's Day 2021. The Atlanta Hawks advance to the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. Also, nine kids die in a fiery Alabama car crash as a result of Tropical Storm Claudette passing through South Alabama on Saturday.
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 32 min
Texas, N.C. State and Vanderbilt are among the six teams from the South making it to Omaha for the College World Series. Matt Heermans previews the chase for the NCAA's next baseball champion. West Virginia governor Jim Justice has named the Mountain's State vaccination awareness lottery after his own English Bulldog, "Babydog." A hot new Contemporary Christian act has their No. 1 single ("Holy Water") feted in our salute to great Southern musicmakers. Plus, a look at the region's most liberal a...
Jun 18, 2021•2 hr 24 min
Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops speaks to media at the inaugural Schlarman Strong golf tournament in Lexington. Twenty years ago Virginia native Phill Vassar hit the charts with a perfect tune for June, "Six-Pack Summer." A police officer in Holly Springs, Ga., is killed in the line of duty. Also, we share tips on how to avoid sunburn when enjoying the summer months.
Jun 17, 2021•2 hr 23 min
Kenny Xu, author of "An Inconvenient Minority," discusses his new book that covers the current U.S. Supreme Court case of Asian Americans fighting discrimination from Harvard University's admissions department. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com, shares his thoughts on inbound transfers for various members of the conference. He also talks about N.C. State and Virginia's college baseball fortunes, as both schools have punched tickets to the College World Series. Also, Google Trends t...
Jun 16, 2021•2 hr 23 min
Barbecue pellets are a convenient way to get smoke-infused taste into your grilling. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains. The U.S. Postal Service has more than 5,000 letter carriers bitten by dogs each year. Beyonce releases a birthday greeting for her 4-year-old twins. Virginia and Mississippi State are the last two college baseball teams punching their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, host Jon Rawl's funeral music playlist.
Jun 15, 2021•2 hr 23 min
June 14 is not only Flag Day in the United States, but the date also marks the birthday of the U.S. Army and the 45th President of the United States: Palm Beach, Fla., resident Donald J. Trump. Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is weighing in on the likely expansion of 12 teams into the College Football Playoff. Plus, Jon Rawl shares memories from his weekend drive across Georgia.
Jun 14, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Linda Martell, the first black woman to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, is honored Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards. Baltimore-born, Atlanta-raised David Hasselhoff records a PSA for Germans to get vaccinated. A woman in Florida swears a small dinosaur appeared in her backyard. Plus, a look at inbound transfers to SEC basketball programs.
Jun 10, 2021•2 hr 24 min
Caroline Campbell, a South Carolina woman with Down syndrome, finishes hand-writing the entire Bible after a nearly 10-year effort. U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive Neil Bradley tells Yahoo Finance how the global pandemic has exacerbated the the nation's worker shortage. Late New Orleans musician Dr. John's 1972 album "The Night Tripper" will have a special vinyl re-release with June 12's Record Store Day across the region. Also, Jon Rawl has the latest softball and baseball news from the ACC....
Jun 09, 2021•2 hr 24 min
Missouri actress Ellie Kemper (The Office, Bridesmaids) apologizes for attending a "racist" debutante ball in 1999. Florida State and Oklahoma bounce back to win four straight and now compete for softball's Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Katie Britt announces her run for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in 2022. Also, host Jon Rawl has some great memories of Middle Tennessee's Whitt's Barbecue and its tasty sandwich, pickle included.
Jun 08, 2021•2 hr 21 min
Purple Cows and PPP (Payback Protection Program) loans are on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week. The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores are among the NCAA teams advancing to the Super Regionals of college baseball. Plus, Houston businessman "Mattress Mack" helps out Harris County residents with the donation of a new high-water rescue vehicle.
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 31 min
Nolton has just wrapped fifth grade and is ready for Summer 2021. The young Southerner co-hosts this special start of the solstice. HealthyHappyImpactful.com has a summer bucket list for kids, including playing board games. LSU picks off an offensive assistant from Arkansas for an open slot on Ed Orgeron's staff. Craig Faulkner's fishing forecast includes tips on preparing food plots for fall. Also, we learn about The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights."
Jun 04, 2021•2 hr 27 min
HuffPost.com shares funny, everyday marriage Tweets. The SEC Spotlight includes audio from three Omaha-hopeful coaches: LSU's Paul Mainieri, Vanderbilt skipper Tim Corbin, and Tennessee coach Tony Vitello. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will seek re-election in 2022. Plus, country music hitmaker Randy Travis will release the album "Storms Of Life" on its 35th anniversary.
Jun 03, 2021•2 hr 22 min
Richard V. Battle, an Austin, Texas-based author, discusses his 10th read, "Navigating Life's Journey." Louisiana's deep-Dixie junior senator, John Kennedy, announces he will run for reelection in 2022. An Advance Local writer pens "Clint Eastwood's 10 Best Movies Ranked," as the 91-year-old acting legend celebrates a birthday this week. Also, 247Sport.com's Jonathan Leifheit briefs us on a Clemson defensive star's transfer to Georgia; and Duke's capture of the ACC Baseball Championship in Charl...
Jun 02, 2021•2 hr 28 min
College baseball insider Matt Heermans surveys the field of 64 teams that will be competing for a chance to go to Omaha. Heermans also relays his rib feast from the long holiday weekend. Speaking of Memorial Day, host Jon Rawl shares his research of how roughly 75 percent of America's largest companies failed to recognize the country's most solemn day on their respective Twitter accounts. Also, it is the state of Tennessee's 225th birthday – and Gov. Bill Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys are ready to ...
Jun 01, 2021•2 hr 28 min
Memorial Day 2021 arrives. The Statler Brothers' 1989 hit "More Than A Name On A Wall" honors the 58,000 American servicemen that died in the Vietnam War. Fishing fanatic Craig Faulkner casts a report on Memorial Day Weekend boating safety. Arkansas and Texas are off to great starts their respective college baseball conference tournaments. Plus, a breakdown of Stacker.com's article on the best school districts in each state.
May 28, 2021•2 hr 26 min
Moe's Original Bar B Que operations manager Hunter Whitfield discusses the 52-franchise barbecue chain founded in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the 1980s. Joe Holloway drops by Hour 1 to update the SEC Baseball Tournament action – and the first national championship ever earned by one of the Magnolia State's SEC institutions. Also, we have the fun analysis of "10 Country Summer Songs," which includes Rascal Flatts' "Summer Nights."
May 27, 2021•2 hr 29 min
