SouthBound 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, SouthBound features conversations with notable Southerners from all walks of life – from artists and athletes to preachers and politicians.Who would you like to hear on the SouthBound podcast? Click here or use the form below to submit your favorite Southerner and the question you would love for them to answer. Who knows... you might just hear them on a future episode.
SouthBound

SouthBound

From WFAE

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, SouthBound features conversations with notable Southerners from all walks of life – from artists and athletes to preachers and politicians.Who would you like to hear on the SouthBound podcast? Click here or use the form below to submit your favorite Southerner and the question you would love for them to answer. Who knows... you might just hear them on a future episode.

Most Recent Episodes

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

This week on SouthBound, we air our final episode. WFAE’s Ely Portillo interviews host Tommy Tomlinson about Tommy's favorite SouthBound moment, the future of journalism and what still gives him hope. Please join us.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Georgann Eubanks, who traveled the wild South to visit everything from frogs to swans for her new book, “The Fabulous Ordinary.”

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Jeremy Markovich, whose newsletter, the North Carolina Rabbit Hole, covers all manner of strange and wonderful little stories about the Tar Heel state.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, we're replaying host Tommy Tomlinson's 2018 talk with Dale Earnhardt Jr. There’s a new documentary produced by Dale Jr. on his dad, NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, and the conversation gets into their complicated family dynamic.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to novelist Carl Hiaasen, who has been spinning wild tales of heroes and villains in Florida for nearly 40 years. They talk about his new book, “Fever Beach,” and lots more — including his longtime friendship with Jimmy Buffett.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, we replay host Tommy Tomlinson's 2023 conversation with Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen. Keen talks about his beginnings as a musician, his decision to stop touring full time, and his Hill Country retreat where he goes to write songs.

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

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

Host Tommy Tomlinson's guest on this week’s SouthBound is Tom Acitelli, who has a new book “The Golden Age of Beer,” that features a different beer style for every week of the year. Acitelli grew up in Charlotte and talks to Tommy about some of his favorite Southern beers.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Annelise Mennicke, a UNC Charlotte professor whose federal grant was canceled as part of the Trump administration’s cost-cutting program. And also because her research involved trans people.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Jim Barger Jr., author of a new book called “Rivers and Dreams,” on former President Jimmy Carter’s life as a fisherman — and how he often used fishing to cast the lines of diplomacy.

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

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

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Tennessee singer and mandolin player Sierra Hull. She’s got a new album, "A Tip Toe High Wire," coming out next week that continues her musical journey beyond her bluegrass roots.

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

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