Red Fox on the Run with Christiana Roussel

Christiana Roussel
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Red Fox on the Run with Christiana Roussel is a podcast about the art of living well—through food, travel, culture, and conversation. Hosted by Southern writer and storyteller Christiana Roussel, each episode explores the people and places shaping today’s cultural landscape—from award-winning chefs and artists to makers, hunters, designers, and tastemakers across the South and beyond. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep sense of curiosity, Christiana takes listeners behind the scenes of unforgettable meals, hidden destinations, creative lives, and meaningful traditions. Expect thoughtful interviews, immersive storytelling, and a point of view rooted in both grit and refinement. If you’re drawn to great food, inspired travel, culture, and compelling conversations—Red Fox on the Run is your invitation to follow the story wherever it leads.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Chef Kyle Biddy: from Chik-Fil-A to Wagyu and White Tablecloths

    Chef Kyle Biddy: Building More Than a Restaurant What does it take to leave the mountains of Aspen for Birmingham, Alabama—and build one of the city's most talked-about restaurants? In this episode of Red Fox on the Run, Christiana Roussel sits down with Chef Kyle Biddy, executive chef of Little Betty Steak Bar, for a conversation that goes far beyond what ends up on the plate. Biddy shares the winding path that took him from a high school cooking class and Johnson & Wales University to some of America's top steakhouses before helping create Little Betty, a restaurant that has quickly become one of Birmingham's dining destinations. Together, they explore the creative process behind developing a menu, why culture in the kitchen matters as much as technique, and the delicate balance between honoring classic steakhouse traditions while continually pushing forward. Kyle also opens up about moving across the country with his fiancée and fellow chef, Britton Crotta, building a restaurant from the ground up, and why Birmingham's food scene continues to surprise people. As always, the conversation wanders into the places where the best stories live—mentors, failures, inspiration, travel, hospitality, and the moments that shape a life in food. Whether you're a chef, a home cook, or simply someone who loves hearing the stories behind remarkable people, this episode is a reminder that the best meals always begin long before anyone sits down at the table. In This EpisodeKyle's unexpected path into professional cookingThe mentors and experiences that shaped his careerWhy he traded Aspen for BirminghamBuilding Little Betty from the ground upThe creative process behind developing memorable dishesHow great restaurant culture starts behind the scenesThe importance of hospitality over perfectionBirmingham's emergence as one of the South's most exciting food citiesWhy curiosity is one of a chef's greatest ingredientsAbout Chef Kyle BiddyChef Kyle Biddy is the Executive Chef of Little Betty Steak Bar in Mountain Brook, Alabama. With more than 25 years in professional kitchens, his career has included acclaimed restaurants in Denver and Aspen before leading the culinary team at Little Betty. His cooking blends classic steakhouse techniques with seasonal ingredients, thoughtful creativity, and a deep respect for hospitality. (Qwoted) Subscribe to Red Fox on the Run If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who loves great stories, remarkable people, and unforgettable meals. Follow Christiana: Substack: Red Fox on the RunInstagram: @christiana.roussel"The best conversations usually begin with curiosity—and often end around a table."

  2. Jun 30

    Chef Bill Briand of Little Bird Restaurant in Fairhope, AL

    Red Fox on the Run PodcastEpisode: Chef Bill Briand | Why the Best Meals Begin with LoveWhat makes a restaurant unforgettable? Is it the food—or the people who taught us to cook, gather, and care? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with James Beard Award-nominated chef Bill Briand, owner and executive chef of Little Bird in Fairhope, Alabama. Bill opens up about the people and experiences that shaped his career—from childhood memories in his mother's kitchen to leading some of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated restaurants. Little Bird is much more than a restaurant. It's a deeply personal tribute to Bill's late mother, Virginia ("Ginny"), whose recipes, hospitality, and quiet wisdom continue to influence every plate that leaves the kitchen. The restaurant itself is filled with thoughtful nods to her legacy, creating a place where food becomes memory and every meal feels like coming home. (littlebirdfairhope.com) We also talk about: Why hospitality is really about making people feel seen.The lessons Bill learned from years at Fisher's at Orange Beach.What it was like earning national recognition while staying rooted on the Alabama Gulf Coast.The Southern Grace dinners that brought some of the country's finest chefs together for unforgettable collaborations.How grief, gratitude, and family shaped the creation of Little Bird.Why the simplest dishes are often the hardest to perfect.The importance of mentoring young chefs and building kitchen culture.What "success" means after decades in the restaurant industry.The memories every great meal leaves behind.This conversation is less about recipes and more about purpose—about why we gather around a table in the first place, and how the people we love continue to shape us long after they're gone. Whether you're passionate about food, hospitality, or simply love hearing the stories behind remarkable people, this episode is one you'll want to savor. Mentioned in this episodeLittle BirdThe Hope FarmJames Beard FoundationLearn MoreLittle Bird RestaurantAbout Chef Bill Briand & Little BirdIf you enjoyed this episode of Red Fox on the Run, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes the best stories are often told around the table.

  3. Jun 16

    Chris Paysinger of Reconstruction South - Curator of Cool

    Former history teacher Chris Paysinger of Athens, AL has taken his love of old things -- things with a story -- and turned it into a thriving business, Reconstruction South. This is where you can find everything from reclaimed turtle shells to trench art, antique mirrors to phenomenal taxidermy and so much more. In this episode, we talk about sourcing, preserving, and curating found pieces; placemaking; the value of small towns; and a really incredible bourbon punch.

  4. Jun 2

    Demystifying AI - in business, parenting and new skill acquisition - with Brandon Stewart

    The conversation covers the practical use of AI in daily life and business operations, Brandon Stewart's entrepreneurial journey, the turnaround of bankrupt businesses using AI, different types of AI platforms, the role of context and memory in AI, AI as a teaching tool, and AI's impact on family activities and education. The conversation covers the impact of AI as an equalizer, its role in job opportunities, upskilling employees, home automation, overcoming intimidation, AI in education, the risk of exclusion, the impact of AI on work and passion pursuit, and the role of Caravan in Birmingham's AI ecosystem. Takeaways AI in everyday lifeAI for business optimization AI as an EqualizerAI and Job Opportunities Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in Daily Life07:35 Different Types of AI Platforms24:36 AI in Family and Education30:19 AI and Upskilling Employees35:44 AI in Education and Generational Impact45:51 The Role of Caravan in Birmingham's AI Ecosystem

  5. May 19

    Where Passion Meets Purpose - Curating a Life that Matters: Ragan Cain

    Most people are living their lives based on the unspoken rules of tradition and expectation—and missing out on what truly fulfills them. In this candid conversation, Ragan Cain, Chief Administrative Officer for TACALA Group, dismantles those barriers to discover a richer, more intentional life rooted in passion, purpose, and curiosity. Ragan shares her inspiring journey from a traditional accounting background to leading a company with over 15,000 employees, revealing how her focus on people—both in the workplace and in her personal pursuits—has transformed her view on legacy and fulfillment. She discusses the power of embracing contradictions, the beauty of being both a homebody with wanderlust, and the importance of living intentionally after 40. Her experiences curating small, design-centric trips and her love of travel expose the deeper value of stepping outside comfort zones to explore, learn, and grow. You'll discover: • How to craft your own second mornings to start each day with clarity and purpose • The importance of creating legacy through your everyday actions, not just children or material things • Practical tips for embracing curiosity, learning new skills, and finding joy in the small pleasures of life • Why turning 40 and beyond is a time of freedom, honesty, and embracing authenticity • The role of tradition, place, and memory in shaping a meaningful life This episode is essential listening if you're feeling caught in the grind, contemplating a career or life pivot, or seeking inspiration to live with more purpose. Ragan's reflections on living intentionally, combined with her passions for travel, design, and storytelling, will motivate you to ask: what’s the point—and how can I make mine matter?

  6. May 5

    Dynamic Mother-Daughter Duo: Michele & Aleks Arwood

    In this episode of Red Fox on the Run, Christiana sits down with mother-daughter media business partners, Michele & Aleks Arwood. With their combined experiences in marketing, journalism, creative endeavors and family, they launched Aveline -- a platform (magazine, podcast, workshop weekends) rooted in the encouragement and support of smart young women. Aleks shares her story of feeling lost when she first started college before pursuing a journalism degree at University of Georgia and competing in the Miss Georgia competition. Michele shares how she keeps a sense of self while fostering a bond that still allows Aleks the room to soar.

  7. Apr 7

    Tena Payne: from Leeds, Alabama to Las Vegas and Dubai

    In this episode of Red Fox on the Run, Christiana Roussel sits down with ceramic artist Tena Payne, founder of Earthborn Pottery, to talk about the unexpected path that led her from Southern Living to creating some of the most sought-after plates in the culinary world. Today, her work is used by James Beard Award-winning chefs like Chris Hastings, featured in restaurants from Las Vegas to Dubai, and included in the permanent collection at the James Beard House in New York City. Tena shares how her relationship with chefs shaped her designs, the story behind her signature pieces, and what it means to create work that lives at the intersection of art and hospitality. This is a conversation about instinct, reinvention, and building something lasting—one piece at a time. Follow the instinct. Chase the story.

  • 7 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

Red Fox on the Run with Christiana Roussel is a podcast about the art of living well—through food, travel, culture, and conversation. Hosted by Southern writer and storyteller Christiana Roussel, each episode explores the people and places shaping today’s cultural landscape—from award-winning chefs and artists to makers, hunters, designers, and tastemakers across the South and beyond. With a sharp editorial eye and a deep sense of curiosity, Christiana takes listeners behind the scenes of unforgettable meals, hidden destinations, creative lives, and meaningful traditions. Expect thoughtful interviews, immersive storytelling, and a point of view rooted in both grit and refinement. If you’re drawn to great food, inspired travel, culture, and compelling conversations—Red Fox on the Run is your invitation to follow the story wherever it leads.

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  • Creator
    Christiana Roussel
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Christiana Roussel

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