After having talked through Song of the South, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney discuss Country Living’s 2019 list of the 21 movies every Southerner needs to watch. We have opinions. What are yours?על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Unpacking the Controversies of 'Song of the South' This episode delves into the misconceptions and controversies surrounding the Disney film 'Song of the South,' exploring its historical context, racist undertones, and the folkloric origins of its stories. The hosts discuss the film's reception, its depiction of African American characters, and the…

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week we'll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you've never gotten to hear before. In this podcast episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney discuss their recent trip to New Orleans, including the celebration of Patrice's birthday during Mardi Gras, the…

In this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink hot tea with a wee dram and who was the mystery man found in the yellow tent in Florida? A mysterious body was discovered in July 2018 in the Big Cypress National Preserve, with no immediate identification. Through the determined efforts of online communities and sophisticated DNA analysis, his …

Tales of king cakes - king cake sacrilege, savory king cakes, and the terrifying horrifying king cake baby mascot.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink, tailgate bloody marys, and talk storyville, moving statues, and cemetery swaps. In this classic rags to riches to graveyard ghosts story, we learn about Josie Arlington, who was Orphaned on the streets of New Orleans at a young age but grew up to rule the city’s newborn vice district. And then haunt its fancy M…

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week, we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before. In our latest episode, 158, we discuss strange sounds, Chris Hemsworth singing Soap Sally, and ghost stories from our hometown. Don't miss out on this wild ride!…

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Red Wine Hot Cocoa and talk about The Legend of Soap Sally from the hills of North Georgia and the Appalachian area. As well as the real-life soap-maker killer, Leonarda Cianciulli.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week, we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before. In this episode, the ladies end their year with vintage riddles, double entendres, and smells of the past.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, Courtney, and Randy drink Smokin’ Bourbon Streetcars and talk about some of the latest bizarro hijinx from our favorite fun state, Florida!על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink apple cider spritzes with guests Naty and Alba and enjoy hearing Naty’s stories about strange South America!על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

We are still talking roadkill! Join us as we discuss the rates of auto-animal accidents in different states and the emerging trend of utilizing roadkill as a sustainable food source. We explore the frequency of such accidents, the states most likely to experience them, and the seasonal patterns tied to these occurrences. We introduce cookbooks and …

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Old Fashions with merry cherries and talk roadkill: eat it or nah? ------- Roadkill Cuisine and Culture: A Different Look at Sustainable Eating The hosts of The Strange South Podcast discuss the various aspects of consuming roadkill, touching upon the legality, ethicality, and safety of the practice. The discuss…

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney, while sipping Gibson martinis, have an intriguing conversation with our friend Morgan about creepy noises, ghosts, and even UFO sightings! Friend of the pod and photographer extraordinaire Morgan tells us strange stories that have really happened to her, both as a child and an adult. Also, she gives Claudia the side …

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week, we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before. Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney finish their Last-minute vodka cranberries and talk about the most popular dogs in every southern state and how likely it is that those …

Patrice and Marleah drink last-minute cranberry vodkas and talk blood-sucking dog murder, media frenzy, and cougar madness.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

In this episode, the hosts recall their recent experiences at Pickle Fest, a local event in Cave Springs, Georgia, celebrating all things pickle. They also discuss Cave Spring, a quaint town with attractions like fudge shops, antique stores, parks, and natural springs. In the latter half, they discuss eco-friendly burial practices, including the no…

On this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink FKA’s Apple Moonshine and talk about Thanksgiving and cannibalism with the gruesome tale of Alonzo Robinson.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

On this special episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney sip on creepy cosmos while Marleah shares her personal, cult-adjacent experience with the Duggar family's Institute for Basic Life Principles.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

This is the second installment from the annual Halloween live show at Romarin et Corbeaux in Oxford, AL! Marleah tells the tale of a haunted house turned movie set and shares her own creepy experience! Chapters // Introduction - 00:00:00 Mad-Lib Story Results from Episode 149 - 00:00:30 A Savannah Haunting - 00:06:39…

It’s the annual Halloween live show at Romarin et Corbeaux in Oxford, AL! In this first half of the show, Patrice sips a Spooky South Cocktail and tells stories about the weird concentration of graves on a hill in Munford, Al.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice and Courtney kidnap Marleah and force her to go through the Haunted Chicken House in Heflin, AL. The true story.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney welcome Adam as a guest on the show. They discuss a blast from the past, a mysterious dream, and some out-of-this-world speculation. Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions and extraterrestrial musings!על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney bring back a classic story of the heinous crimes of JUDITH ANN NEELLEY. A murderer that we have talked about recently and that Bartender Courtney has a weird connection with.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney kick back with classic margaritas and touch on a range of topics. They start with the inspiration behind a story from "Appalachian Ghosts" by Nancy Roberts, discussing the mysterious events that occur after a stranger's death in a home. The conversation then shifts to the use of hobo signs as a form of communication a…

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney sip on classic margaritas, delve into a personal letter from convicted murderer Judith Ann Neely, pay homage to the decline of print media, and talk about the joys of the Margaritaville lifestyle. Then Patrice tells a ghost story.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink the rest of their hellfire old fashioneds and talk southern detectives, media circuses, and charging admission to your sh*tty house. --- Marleah concludes the tale of Jennie Merrill's 1932 homicide in Natchez, Mississippi.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Hellfire Old-Fashioneds and talk old southern homes, spite, cousin lovers, livestock-related lawsuits, and murder. Marleah begins the story of the 1932 murder of Jennie Merrill in Natchez, Mississippi. The cast of characters: a wealthy southern belle turned recluse, a mentally ill castoff of a landowning family,…

No synopsis does this episode justice. High points: "You put what where?" / Dick in a cooler / Jason Bateman and the Bill Pullman effect (it's me. It's not you) / Wedowee Mule Days / How to dress for UFO days / Courtney's family tree / Kurt Russell grinnin like a possum / Secret salsa recipe / Pressure cooker nightmares / I'd like an order of tatat…

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Oreganoritas and learn about some unique festivals from every one of our South(east)ern states. From Doodle Soup Days to the Rattlesnake Rodeo, southern states have got us covered for unique and unusual celebrations. What’s in your state? Tell us what we’ve missed! Resources // Fire Ant Festival, Ashburn, GA, Ma…

Your lovely hosts taste test some horseradish-tomato aspic, laugh about Landon Bryant and country Jesus, and finish out the tale of the doomsday duo as we delve into the unsettling world of Lori and Chad as they discuss "zombie numbers" and "death percentages." Uncover their bizarre beliefs, rituals, and the absence of grief in a family that seems …

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Pickle Martinis and finish out the story of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

In this podcast episode, the hosts receive a summer care package from their friends, the Halls of Parental Advisory Movie Podcast. The package contains a series of bubble-wrapped items that leave the hosts in fits of laughter, appreciating the humor and thoughtfulness of their friends. They also discuss the intense Southern heat, referencing a post…

In this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink 10-year Scotch — slàinte mhath! — and leave the South for a bit (it's hot y'all) to talk about the Doomsday Mom and the Leave-It-To-Beaver "prophet": Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. Part 1.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

In This B-Side, we talk about our latest travels, a little more Leslie, and the ungodly weather phenomenon known as a heat burst. Also - don’t sleep naked, people. You heard it here first.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink rainbow sangria and talk about southern pride, hilarious joy, and the revolution of being you.על ידי Patrice Anderson and Marleah Blades

Remember that classic episode of "The Strange South" where Marleah spilled the tea on David Huggins, the guy who claimed to have …ahem… “close encounters” of the intimate kind with an alien named Crescent? Well, it's back! Tune in for a refresher on this juicy, out-of-this-world tale!על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

In this B-side episode of The Strange South, hosts Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney delve into the intriguing topic of communication from beyond the grave. They share personal anecdotes and discuss the emotional impact of dreams involving departed loved ones. The episode also touches on Southern traditions like Decoration Day, a time to honor those w…

In this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney sip on "It's Summer, Y'all!" - a refreshing watermelon margarita with lime (who knew!) and delve into the chilling world of phone calls from beyond the grave.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink ginger mint gin and tonics and talk ugly mermaids, ghost mermaids, spirit mermaids, and mermaids that want to eat you.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink the burn-it-down cocktail and talk about the historical and recent human-animal hybrid experiments, notably human-chimpanzee hybrids or "humanzees," and the ethical implications.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Bulleit Spires, talk door-to-door makeup lines, Ben Gay, and learning leadership through being beaten and buried alive…?על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Micheladas and talk about everything from Muscogee Creek (alleged) lore (we think a white man from New York made most of it up--don't quote us...just a feeling), sinkholes, and the muddy politics on dirt & Sam’s Club in Oxford, AL.על ידי Patrice Anderson and Marleah Blades

As they sip on their Mint Syrup Mojitos, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney chat about the prevalence of over-the-counter drugs sold at truck stops and reflect on the infamous "dangers of bath salts" era that occurred in the 2010s.על ידי Patrice Anderson and Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah and Courtney drink Strawberry Mint Lemonade Punch and talk jazz zombies, clown panics and meowing nuns!על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Clean Up Sangria and talk about the worst tornadoes ever to hit the South. --- On April 5, 1936, the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi, was struck by a devastating F5 tornado, one of the deadliest in U.S. history. With little warning, the massive twister left a path of destruction, killing over 200 people and in…

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Strawberry Margaritas and talk about the deliriant botany and diabolical butchery of Jamestown, VA.על ידי Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Margmosas and talk about all the non-corporeal things Bigfoot might be! --- Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney delve into the world of Bigfoot research and the various theories surrounding this elusive creature. They discuss the idea that Bigfoot may be a ghost or inter-dimensional traveler, exploring the perspectiv…