SouthBound

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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.

  1. 07/30/2025

    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.

    44 min

  2. 06/25/2025

    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.”

    35 min

  3. 06/11/2025

    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.

    35 min

  4. 05/28/2025

    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.

    36 min

  5. 05/14/2025

    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.

    45 min

  6. 04/30/2025

    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.

    43 min

  7. 04/16/2025

    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.

    38 min

  8. 04/02/2025

    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.

    36 min
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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.

Information

  • Channel
    WFAE
  • Creator
    Tommy Tomlinson
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    SouthBound

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