Take On The South
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Take On The South, the podcast of the University of South Carolina's Institute for Southern Studies, examines the highs and lows of the American South through interesting conversations about everything from gumbo to grits, pro wrestling to poetry, and identity to Interstate highways. Join us as we take on the South!
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On this special episode, Dr. Nancy Tolson sits down with Houston-based artist David McGee and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Curator Katia Zavistovski as they discuss David's art process as well as his first major-museum survey art exhibition, "David McGee: The Griot and the Nightingale," coming March 14th at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art.Learn more about David Mcgee's upcoming exhibition here: https://www.bechtler.org/davidmcgeeGet tickets to the Bechtler MoMA here: https://www.bechtler.org/Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcgee773/?hl=en#podcast #art #modernart #charlotte #gamecocknation
On this episode, Mark sits down with the Director of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Dr. W. Eric Emerson, to talk about his unconventional career path, his role as the Director of the Department of Archives and History, and to get an inside scoop on how the Department’s building works to preserve the state's most important documents.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#history #podcast #archives #250
On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow SC Senator and attorney Dick Harpootlian as they talk about his time serving as the lead defense counsel for high-profile killer Alex Murdaugh, and his stories about sentencing "Pee Wee" Gaskins, South Carolina's most famous serial killer, to the death penalty.Check out Dick's book on the famous "Pee Wee" Gaskin's case here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790116/dig-me-a-grave-by-dick-harpootlian-shaun-assael/#alexmurdaughtrial #dickharpootlian #podcast #peeweegaskins #history
In this episode, Mark sits down with Columbia-native actor Julian Adams as they discuss his southern upbringing, his producing background, and the many stories he has from working with some of Hollywood's greatest actors.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #hollywood #samuelljackson #movies #gamecocks #superbowl #superbowlcommercials
Mark sits down with founder and director of the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina, Dr. Doyle Stevick, as they discuss his teaching journey, an in-depth guide to the center, and a deeper look at the story of Anne Frank.#podcast #annefrank #holocaustmemorialday #history
Fellow Southern Studies student Robert sits down with Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is the extended part 4 of the 3-part series. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #publix #grits
Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 3 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #sweettea #bucees
Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 2 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake #driving #bbq
Mark sits down with two Southern Studies students, Ava and Sophie, as they give their honest opinions on Southern hot takes collected from people in the local area. This is Part 1 of the 3-Part series.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #hottakes #debate #hottake
Matt sits down with New York Times Notable author Jamie Quatro as they talk about her Western upbringing, their similarities growing up in the church, and how her recent book, Two-Step Devil, tackles modern faith from a Southern lens.Check out her website!: https://jamiequatro.com/Check out her socials!: https://www.instagram.com/jamiejquatro/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #religion #books #author
On this episode, Mark sits down with fellow host and professor Matthew Simmons to discuss his spring semester course, SOST350: BBQ: Southern History and Culture on a Plate. They delve into the history of BBQ, his favorite BBQ spots, and what the TRUE definition of BBQ really is..Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #bbq #food #southern #chicken
Mark sits down with small business owner and Forest Acres City Councilman, Stephen Oliver, as they discuss his Southern roots and what he and the council are planning for the future of Forest Acres.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #gamecockfootball #forestacres #mall #construction
Mark sits down with the CEO of 'SC250', Molly Fortune, as they settle their grievances about the Revolutionary War. They discuss the many sides people often forget about the conflict and talk about what 'SC250' is doing to keep Revolutionary War history alive.Check out 'SC250' on their website: https://southcarolina250.com/Follow their Instagram!: @southcarolina250Check out their stand at the state fair!Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #history #revolution #revolutionarywar #statefare
Matt sits down with acclaimed journalist, author, editor, and photographer Mark Morrow to talk about his start in USC’s School of Journalism, his “Photographing Southern Writers” exhibition at the Koger Center, and his wildest photography stories from his early career.You can find his latest book "Greenwood' here: https://greenwoodthebook.com/Information about the “Photographing Southern Writers” can be found here: https://www.kogercenterforthearts.com/event/mark-morrow-%C2%B7-photographing-southern-writers/Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #photograpy #columbia #allkingsmen
Jeff is back! Mark sits down with the acclaimed and super talented Jeff Blake to go over his 10 favorite drone shots of Columbia over the years. Some of which have a powerful backstory. Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatusc#podcast #drone #photography #columbia
(British) Mark sits down with (Irish) Mark—Mark Duffy, the President/CEO of Compass Global Communications and Co Chair of the South Carolina Ireland Trade Commission. Together, they dive into how the commission is boosting Irish and international trade in South Carolina, the deep ties between the U.S. and Ireland, and Ireland’s fast-growing economy and tech scene.Follow us on Take on the South socials!https://linktr.ee/sostatuscFollow these great Ireland/US resources on X!: Embassy of Ireland, USA: https://x.com/irelandembusaIreland CG Atlanta: https://x.com/irelandatlanta?lang=enSenator Mark Daly: https://x.com/senatormarkdaly?lang=enAmbassador Geraldine Byrne Nason: https://x.com/irelandambusa?lang=en#podcast #ireland #markydaly #ireland #dublin #whiskey #history
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the fourth of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Winky Jenkins-Rice explains the importance of the ball to the festival, and host Emily Allen provides first-hand insights on the 2025 Worm Grunters’ Ball, which took place at Civic Brewing & Pizza.Civil Brewing & Pizza: https://www.civicbrewingco.com/Transcript
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the fourth of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Featured are statements from Winky Jenkins-Rice, who explains the tradition of crowning a Worm Grunting Queen each year. Following is footage from the 2025 coronation of Queen Oleta Lawhon at the festival.Transcript
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the third of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. This episode explores the role of live music in the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival. It includes statements from two musicians, Allie Lanigan from The Allie Cats and Tony Young from King Cotton, who both performed at the event. Listen to music from The Allie Cats here and King Cotton here:The Allie Cats: https://www.reverbnation.com/thealliecats5King Cotton: https://www.reverbnation.com/kingcottonTranscript
Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the second of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. Here we learn more about some of the business sides of the festival, including community impact, the participation of vendors, and the popular worm-themed t-shirts that are sold each year at the festival.Transcript
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