Southern Renaissance

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An interview podcast hosted by southern cultural guru and entertainer Tony Perdue, featuring unique minds that go beyond the status quo in southern music, comedy, art, and culture. 

  1. 11/24/2023

    Episode 16 - Covid, Bolo's, Shiva, - special guest Jason Sims

    Tony talks to Jason Sims about the absurdities of modern life, the cycle of death and rebirth, bolo ties, Ace of Base,  GG Allin,  and deeze nuts. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  2. 11/18/2023

    Episode 15 - Arts Underground / WLRH - Katy Ganaway

    Tony paid a visit to Katy Ganaway at WLRH 89.3 FM in Huntsville, Alabama. She is the host of Host of All Things Considered / Morning Edition & Arts Underground. They talked about her background in Broadcasting as well as the local music, comedy, and arts scene in Huntsville, Alabama. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  3. 11/10/2023

    Episode 14 - Darkness and light, The gift of Gab, 23andMe, Butterfly Enclosure - special guest Charlanne McCarthy

    Tony interviewed his cousin, Charlanne McCarthy. She's a prolific singer/songwriter and artist. They talk about only learning about each other existing a few years ago, because of 23and Me. Charlanne discusses her project Butterfly Enclosure. She talks about some of her early musical influences, and they talk about the history of the McCarthy family in Ireland, and how their ancestors shaped who they are.  Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  4. 11/03/2023

    Episode 13 - Coconut attacks and cookin' - special guest Paula Naumcheff

    Tony sat down and talked to cooking and lifestyle expert, Paula Naumcheff. They talked about Southern culture, what it’s like to run a business, and that time Paula assaulted a person with coconut shavings. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  5. 10/27/2023

    Episode 12 - Halloween Special - Special guest Coyote J

    This is absolutely one for the history books. The Southern Renaissance Show Halloween special that features Tony interviewing the legendary Radio DJ  Coyote J, who did the show, “The Edge”, among many other accomplishments in his 50 plus year career. Dive into a dark, but comical journey through Southern Counterculture musical history with Coyote J and Tony, to uncover the origins of the very first Darkwave show in America Coyote J created, called "The Edge." 🧛‍♂️🌙✨, He also talks about his house being haunted, his long career in Broadcasting, along with some shocking revelations along the way! Get ready for an electrifying exploration of the macabre.  Also Listen to The Edge Halloween Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjagUGfWhK4&t=13s  #SouthernRenaissancePodcast #CoyoteJ #TheEdge #Darkwave #TMFP #MusicHistory #LegendaryInterview Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

    Episode 12 - Halloween Special - Special guest Coyote J

  6. 10/20/2023

    Episode 11 - Surviving dating Phil Spector and touring with the Jim Rose Circus - Recovery - special guest Stephanie Jennings

    Tony sat down with the one and only Stephanie Jennings. She has lived through a lot of things. She talked about surviving being Phil Spector's girlfriend, and discussed her appearance on the Showtime Documentary: Spector. He was convicted of murdering the actress Lara Clarkson, and passed away in prison in his later years.      She toured with the Jim Rose Circus Sideshow. She photographed and witnessed many wild stunts that pushed the limits of insanity and pain.      She worked many years as a photographer at the MTV Awards, the Grammys, and many more. She met a lot of Rock Stars of the 90s and had some wild stories to tell.      She survived addiction and now is a certified recovery coach, working with Best Life Recovery Residences. https://bestliferecovery.org/ She has helped a lot of people, and made a lot of friends along the way! Buckle up for this one. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  7. 10/14/2023

    Episode 10 - Death of a Debutante at the Orion - special guest Alex Hendrix

    Tony sat down with singer / songwriter Alex Hendrix in one of the Orion Amphitheater green rooms, and talked about her new EP called: "Death of a Debutante".  They talked about the songwriting process, the artist "Orion" from the 70s that everyone thought was actually Elvis Presley in a mask.      Fancy words were exchanged, and fun was had by all. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

  8. 10/07/2023

    Episode 9 - Punk rock anthropology & fun with industrial injuries - special guest Tommy Norris

    Tony sat down with long time friend Tommy Norris, to talk about the pre-internet punk scene in the south, fun accidents we've had at work, and the love of collecting music, and Skank Williams Jr. Support the show https://southernrenaissance.buzzsprout.com/ https;//tonyperdue.com

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An interview podcast hosted by southern cultural guru and entertainer Tony Perdue, featuring unique minds that go beyond the status quo in southern music, comedy, art, and culture. 

Information

  • Creator
    TMFP Worldwide
  • Years Active
    2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Southern Renaissance
  • Show Website
    Southern Renaissance