Will and Chris talk about Thanksgiving, Dolly's Netflix show, and the future of potluck. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.