POD of the South

Gerard Matthews and John Whiteside
  • 5.0 (31)
  • Politics

A podcast about Southern progressive folks. Hosted by Gerard Matthews and John Whiteside. Catfish, books, politics, not necessarily in that order.

  1. 4d ago

    What happens when the shoe is on the other foot?

    The boys are back to talk about the disastrous run of Supreme Court decisions and what they might hold for the future. They also talk about Trump’s turd of a state fair, what Dems might do if they can grab some power, and the healing qualities of live music and community events.

  2. Jun 23

    The feedback is almost all negative!

    The boys take some time to read some listener feedback. Surprise, it’s almost all negative! Then they discuss why JD Vance is (hopefully) unelectable, why you should watch Song Sung Blue, and what makes Pizzeria Ruby so good.

  3. Jun 16

    MMA at the White House, male loneliness in DTF ST. LOUIS, and we cannot agree on good TV

    This week the boys talk about the absolute shit show that was the big UFC fight on the White House lawn. Then do a deep-dive on HBO’s DTF ST. LOUIS and how the show deals with the male loneliness epidemic and other mid-life crises. Then John and Gerard argue over whether or not SUCCESSSION was actually good. Recommendations for food and music too.

  4. Jun 9

    We're back baby!

    The boys are back to talk about Sleepy Don at the Knicks game, their hopes for the Mamdani era, the mental benefits of checking out of social media, and what they’ve been watching to escape the onslaught of bad news.

  5. 06/20/2025

    We don't know where to start

    The boys wade through the mountain of BS we find ourselves all mired in. There’s a lot going on. The No Kings protests, more ICE raids, political assassinations, public lands are up for sale. But don’t worry, the American flag at the White House is BIGGER now.

  6. 05/20/2025

    The one and only SHINYRIBS!

    John and Gerard welcome Kevin Russell, aka Shinyribs, in the middle of a two-night stint at the legendary White Water Tavern. The boys talk about Kevin’s career, home-grown tomatoes, and how clean air and water are now WOKE! Feedback? Send us an email at podofthesouth@gmail.com. If you want to support the show, you can do that here.

  7. 05/13/2025

    ICE raids, Qatari jets, and where is Trump support coming from?

    POD of the South

  8. 04/25/2025

    The politics of testosterone, Wes Anderson, and RIP Dwight David Honeycutt

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About

A podcast about Southern progressive folks. Hosted by Gerard Matthews and John Whiteside. Catfish, books, politics, not necessarily in that order.

Information

  • Creator
    Gerard Matthews and John Whiteside
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    POD of the South

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