Unpacking a South: 'TrueSouth' in Jasper and 'Road Diary' with Springsteen's Working Journey

Taking It Down

This week, Blaine announces a survey with a chance to win for listeners (1:35).

From there, it's a lot of TV to choose from. What do you pick (1:46)?

Then he recounts the journey of a particular Southern landscape of Jasper via 'TrueSouth' and its most recent episode on the SEC Network and Hulu without spoiling the latest from the show (3:32). Also in the non-spoiler section, he offers recommendations on the new documentary on Bruce Springsteen's touring life, 'Road Diary' on both Hulu and Disney+ (5:30).

In the spoiler section, it's an unpacking of heartfelt themes of family and work showcased in the latest episode of 'TrueSouth,' which features a poignant look at coal mining and its impact on families, particularly focusing on Caleb Johnson and his father, Ronnie (7:11) Additionally in the detailed part of the podcast, Blaine discusses the newly released documentary 'Road Diary,' which chronicles Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's life and the emotional weight of aging, loss, and bonds (17:28).

To end, it's a quick reminder of the survey, which you can find linked here if you're interested in trying for a chance to win!

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