Steel Magnolias Podcast

Laura Beth Peters and Lainie Stubblefield
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Two sisters, Lainie and Laura Beth, who love family, traditions, and all things Southern! There's plenty of room at the table, so pull up a chair as we discuss Southern culture, food, hospitality, travel, history, regional events, college football, and more! Whether you are new to the South, never left the South, or just curious about the South, come on in!

  1. 11/19/2024

    Final Episode: What We've Learned from This Podcast

    We got lots of ground to cover on this episode! We’re gonna be talking about why we’ll never stop loving the South and many of the things that we learned from this podcast. As many of you know, we started this show 6 years ago this week. November of 2018!  We’ve come a long way in terms of our podcast. We have a better format, flow, editing, sound, yes, we still say “um” and get things wrong from time to time, but overall we are really, really proud of the last 255 episodes. We’ve covered SO MANY aspects of Southern Culture. And now, it feels as though the time has come to tie a bow on this project so that we may say yes to other things that we feel we are being called to or that we simply want to give space to, so that we can be called to.  We’ve put our heart and soul into this show. We hope you feel that. It’s been a true labor of love. I’m not sure you all will ever know how much we think about the podcast or how many hours it takes to set up, record, edit, post, share on socials, etc. but it’s been so worth it! We had fun sharing our 'learnings' with you on this episode, and we hope you will continue to stay curious about the American South and seek beauty here. We believe you'll find it. Peace Be With Y'all! -Lainie and Laura Beth Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    45 min

  2. 11/05/2024

    Sister Chat: Election Day Table Talk

    We wanted to take time to address how to walk out your relationships and hospitality head on before the election results are tallied. How we do those things practically do not change dependent on circumstances or election outcomes. Join us at the table as we discuss how we plan to do this.  This particular episode is going to feel a bit more built on our Christian faith because that is the only way we know how to walk out loving people who think differently than we do. Honestly, we don’t have a lot to offer on how to walk this out practically other than leaning in to our Christian faith on how we can have the mind of Christ.  Mentioned in this episode: Read The Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes. (Matthew 5: 3-10) Our friend Pastor Glenda Sutton says, this is the attitudes we need to Be In! The whole chapter of Matthew 5 is a great place to start. This chapter also includes verses 45-48 which is all about loving our enemies.  Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers,[i] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Scriptures about praying for leaders:1 Timothy 2:1-2 - I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.1 Peter 2:17  - Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.Romans 13:1 - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. (He will use whoever is in office to accomplish his purposes, but it is not always through signing of bills/laws)Jeremiah 29:7 - Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.Psalms 2:10-11 -  Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.Proverbs 11:14 - For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.Proverbs 21:1 - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. Local pastor sermon Laura Beth referred to comes from Church of the City (Franklin) and pastor Darren Whitehead- https://www.youtube.com/live/QwkJ9kEiIJY May the peace of the Lord be with y'all! Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    25 min

  3. 10/22/2024

    Western Swing

    Clearly, we are lovers of the American South. There are many facets to this diamond of a region, but it has been the birthplace of almost all of the music genres. This great nation has join us at the table as we discuss western swing. Western swing is a combination of many genres, including blues, jazz, polka, country, and more. It's characterized by a strong dance rhythm and the use of electrically amplified stringed instruments, like the steel guitar. Let’s not forget that the point of this music was and always has been to get people dancing! In this episode, we introduced you to our Fort Worth, Texas friend, Devon Dawson. Miss Devon is a top entertainer in western music, and has been recognized by the Academy of Western Artists as the Female Performer of the Year 2009. She's noted for her vintage sock-rhythm guitar style, and warm 'swingtime cowgirl' vocals, which bring to mind legendary B-western ladies of the silver screen, Dale Evans, Rosalie Allen, Patsy Montana, etc. Like them, her lively persona intrigues and engages both kids and adults in her audience. She holds a Grammy certificate for her participation as the singin', yodelin' voice of Jessie, on the Walt Disney CD, Woody's Roundup featuring Riders in the Sky, which was the follow-up to the movie, inspired by the characters of Toy Story 2. She has performed in and out of that character coast-to-coast, and all across the American West, including at the renowned Grand Old Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, and at Pixar Studios in Emeryville, California. Connect with her at: https://missdevonandtheoutlaw.com/bios Forerunners of this genre: Milton Brown - https://birthplaceofwesternswing.com/brown.htmlBob Wills - https://bobwills.com Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    31 min

  4. 10/15/2024

    Jazz of New Orleans

    New Orleans, Louisiana has produced some of the most interesting culture in the great U.S. of A. Join us at the table, as we discuss New Orleans jazz; sometimes called Dixieland jazz.  Mentioned in this episode: Preservation Hall: https://www.preservationhall.comNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: https://www.nojazzfest.comSpotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0iMiZcvIy26MqHQln5kkrIPrevious episodes referenced:1. Southern Wedding Traditions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=10004380730902. Southern Funerals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=10005563055383. Iconic Music Clubs of the South: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000563492908 Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min

  5. 10/08/2024

    Visit Greenville, SC

    Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina offers visitors a unique blend of traditional Southern charm and contemporary cool you won’t find anywhere else. Join us at the table as we discuss our new favorite South Carolina gem, Greenville.. THIS PLACE IS SO GREAT. Whether you love the outdoors, coffee shops, museums or shopping, there are so many treasures to discover. Mentioned in this episode:  Greenville Bike Taxi - https://www.greenvillebiketaxi.com/Greenville History Tours - https://greenvillehistorytours.com/Fine Dining Seafood at Soby’s - https://shorturl.at/tVFhpSandwich at Sully’s Steamers - https://www.sullyssteamers.com/Southern Pressed Juicery - https://southernpressedjuicery.com/Spanish Tortilla and Cocktails at Paloma - https://www.palomagvl.com/Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/Local bookstore M. Judson Booksellers and Camilla Kitchen - https://mjudsonbooks.com/Start with the Brussel Sprouts at The Lazy Goat - https://thelazygoat.com/Other restaurants we wanted to visit but just didn’t get to - Passerelle Bistro - https://passerelleinthepark.com/ and Roost - https://roostrestaurant.com/Foods to try: Stecca Bread or Sweet Potato CakeThe Cook’s Station - https://www.thecooksstation.com/GET OUTDOORS - Falls Park on the Reedy, The Swamp Rabbit Trail, Unity Park, Paris Mountain State Park, Conestee Nature PreserveThe Galleries at Art Crossing - https://www.artcrossinggreenville.com/The Museums at Heritage GreenSigal Music Museum:  https://sigalmusicmuseum.org/GCMA:  https://gcma.org/Upcountry History Museum:  https://www.upcountryhistory.org/Mice on Main - https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/things-to-do/all-things-to-do/mice-on-main/Candle Making Class at Greenville Soy Candle Co. - https://www.gvlsoycandle.com/Shopping GaloreVintage Now Modern - https://vintagenowmodern.com/Pink Bee - https://pinkbeegvl.com/Samantha Grace - https://www.samanthagraceusa.com/MAST General Store - https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com/listing/mast-general-store/5848/River Street Sweets - https://www.riverstreetsweets.comSATURDAY MARKET 8am - noon- more than 75 local purveyors - https://www.saturdaymarketlive.com/ A big thank you to Visit Greenville for having us, they have all the resources you need to plan your trip! https://www.visitgreenvillesc.com Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min

  6. 10/01/2024

    The Phenomenon of Morgan Wallen

    ***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below*** Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/ Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHelene Born and raised in Sneedville, Tenn, country singer Morgan Wallen has been on a trajectory of stardom that many never would have imagined.  Join us at the table as we discuss the phenomenon of cousin Morgan..  What is it about Morgan Wallen? Why the stardom? How did he sell out 2 nights at Neyland Stadium? He’s been named Billboard’s Top Country Artist in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and maybe he’ll get that same title again for 2024.  He competed on NBC's 'The Voice' in 2014, his coach was Usher: and Morgan was eliminated during The Playoffs. A year later in August 2015, he released 'Stand Alone,' his first EP, with debut studio album 'If I Know Me' arriving in April 2018. The album peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and spent 251 weeks on the chart. Its second single, "Up Down" with Florida Georgia Line, cracked the Hot 100 to reach No. 49.  In addition to going six-times Platinum, seven songs from Dangerous have received new Platinum awards, such as the much-loved singles, ‘More Than My Hometown’ (five-times Platinum) and ‘Somebody's Problem’ (three-times Platinum). In March 2022, the album established the all-time record for longest duration in the number one spot (97 weeks) on Billboard's Country Albums chart Dangerous spent 86 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, breaking the record for the most weeks in the top 10 by a single artist.  Wallen’s One Thing at a Time album, which houses 36 songs, opened atop Top Country Albums as well as the all-genre Billboard 200 with the largest streaming week ever for a country album One Thing at a Time had the most weeks at No. 1 among all albums since Adele’s 21 logged 24 nonconsecutive weeks atop the tally in 2011-12. One Thing at a Time debuted atop the chart dated March 18, 2023, and spent its first 12 weeks at No. 1 through early June. We had an amazing opportunity and a great time at the Neyland Stadium show in Knoxville, TN where he played two monumental nights totaling 156,161 fans across both nights, surpassing the record previously held by The Jackson 5 across three shows in 1984 (148,407). Find out more: https://morganwallen.com/ Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    33 min

  7. 09/24/2024

    Visit Charleston, SC - Our 250th Episode!

    ***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below*** Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/ Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHelene 250 episodes is pretty epic, so today we are covering one of our favorite cities! Whether you were a history buff, foodie an architecture lover or a beach bum, Charleston, South Carolina is sure to keep you intrigued. Join us at the table to hear more about this coastal gem. Mentioned in this episode:  Plantation Singers - educate through song about the Gullah people - http://lowcountrymusicservice.com/the-plantation-singersHannibal’s Soul Kitchen (Gullah) - https://hannibalkitchen.com/Bowen’s Island at Folly Beach - https://bowensisland.com/82 Queen (She Crab Soup) - https://82queen.com/Fast and French - https://fastandfrenchcharleston.com/Harken (coffee) - https://www.harkencafe.com/167 Raw (oyster bar) - https://www.167rawoysterbar.com/FIG (fine dining) - https://eatatfig.comHall’s Chophouse (Steakhouse, Sunday Gospel Brunch) - https://hallschophouse.com/Obstinate Daughter (Sullivan’s Island - eclectic) - https://www.theobstinatedaughter.com/Pink Bellies (Vietnamese) - https://www.eatpinkbellies.com/Rodney Scott’s BBQ - https://rodneyscottsbbq.com/ Carmela’s (Dessert Bar) - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/Doar Brothers (Bread pudding and creative cocktails) - https://www.doarbros.com/The Lost Dog Cafe (Folly Beach) - https://lostdogfollybeach.com/Wild Olive (John’s Island) - https://www.wildolive.com/Explore Downtown and the City Market- so many toursCrabbing with Tia Clark - https://www.casualcrabbingwithtia.com/Plantation Tours - Boone Plantation - that’s the one Lynette said gives the best full picture of Gullah people’s, but there's also Middleton and MagnoliaAngel Oak Tree - https://angeloaktree.com/Charleston Tea Garden - https://charlestonteagarden.com/Patriot Point Maritime and Naval Museum - https://www.patriotspoint.org/ Previous episodes related to Charleston: Gullah Geechee and Sweet Grass tradition - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000654790283Low Country Boil - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000470087832Low Country Cooking - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000566356322Loggerhead Sea Turtles - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000565494588Live Oaks and Resurrection Ferns - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000645158677Salt Marshes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000530155351Negro Spirituals - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000540499334Spanish Moss and Kudzu - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steel-magnolias-podcast/id1442852139?i=1000476529513 GOOOOOO!!! If you want to see so much of what the last 250 episodes have been talking about then visit Charleston! Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    41 min

  8. 09/17/2024

    Nashville's Big Back Yard

    ***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below*** Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/ Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHelene Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed region anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and made up of 12 connected communities with populations under 5000 people, and The Shoals of North Alabama. Join us at the table as we discuss what is so, so special about Nashville’s Big Back Yard. Best two websites to help you plan your adventure in these areas are NashvillesBigBackYard and ExperienceTN.com Mentioned in this episode:  1.Leiper’s Fork  We did a previous episode on Visit Leiper’s Fork2.Centerville  We did an episode with Minnie Pearl’s niece, Mary Beth Pruett, in Centerville that you can listen to hereGrinder’s Switch Winery - We did an episode on Muscadines Horseshoe Bend WinesMcCampbell Art Studio is on the square and she is a personal favorite of Lainie'sBanana Pudding Festival (October)3.Santa Fe (pronounced “fee” not ‘fe' like New Mexico) Forrest Gully Farms- Sustainability tourism and “hobbit house” rentals on AirbnbFishers Off Road Rentals - https://www.fishersoffroadrentals.com Williamsport Hand Woven- Loom-weaving workshops and handmade goodsSanta Fe DinerFly Antique Store HilltownTN - sustainability workshops, Axe Camp, Tree CampThe Farm and Fiddle - CSA farmAthena's Harvest Farm -CSA farm and agriculture training centerPapa Beaudreaux’s Cajun (Cash only)4.Mt Pleasant Historic Walking Tours: https://historicmtpleasanttenn.com 5.Hampshire  Keg Springs Winery Amber Falls WineryAdorable guest cottage on property. https://www.amberfallswinery.com/guest-cottage6.Hohenwald  Elephant Sanctuary; Discovery Center Meriweather Lewis Monument, we did an episode on the Natchez Trace Parkway Junkyard Dog Steakhouse7.Lindon  Commodore Hotel - https://www.commodorehotellinden.com/Kayaking through the Commodore Hotel (Night Kayaking) - “Glow with the Flow” Blooming Arts Festival (March)8.Summertown  Yoder’s Homestead Market Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural AreaWheelin in the CountryCliftonCommodore Inn at Clifton- Victorian home with modern amenities 9.Waynesboro  Nature lovers!Lodging: https://www.natchezvalley.com/stay-the-night or https://www.crazyhorsecanoe.com/lodge.html10.Collinwood  The Dragonfly - community and coffeeLibrary is a little train depot11.Loretto  Community events and Christmas Parade12.The Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL) Muscle Shoals episode featuring Muscle Shoals Sound and FAME StudiosCOME PLAY IN OUR BIG BACK YARD!! Steel Magnolias Podcast is an independent show funded solely on support from listeners like you and a few advertisers from time to time. Are you enjoying the show? We hope you’ll text a friend or loved one to tell them about this podcast.  Share link:  https://tr.ee/Bi-_8D-glb And we invite you to join our mailing list to be the first to know about episodes, giveaways and events….sign up at SteelMagnoliasPodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/steel-magnolias-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Two sisters, Lainie and Laura Beth, who love family, traditions, and all things Southern! There's plenty of room at the table, so pull up a chair as we discuss Southern culture, food, hospitality, travel, history, regional events, college football, and more! Whether you are new to the South, never left the South, or just curious about the South, come on in!

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  • Creator
    Laura Beth Peters and Lainie Stubblefield
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    257
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