People from the American South have distinctive ways of speaking. But losing the accent has become big business. It’s easy to find companies that charge big bucks to teach you to lose your Southern accent. Salvation South editor Chuck Reece wonders why you would want to. Our accents, he argues, are as diverse as our region’s population.
From rock royalty to Broadway’s best, tune in as we take you on a musical journey with plenty of opportunities to show your support for GPB along the way.
Timothy Léon, a pop-soul sensation from Camilla, Ga., joins the Peach Jam Podcast. Discover how this preacher’s kid turned his small-town roots and love for church choir music into a thriving career, teaching at SCAD, and even launching his own fashion line. Timothy shares his journey of chasing big dreams, the power of networking, and his mission to inspire others from small towns.
Grayson Jones, a senior at Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, is this year's winner of the Poet Laureate's Prize. The prize is awarded for an original poem written by a Georgia high school student.
The Rabun County of 1972 is long gone, supplanted by luxury homes, expensive SUVs, fancy boats, sophisticated dining and stylish Orvis outdoor wear—still Deliverance resonates through the woods and rapids.
Cole Goodwin works in Pooler City Hall's HR department and has a budding country music career. The recent Georgia Southern grad joins the podcast to talk about social media, life near the Georgia coast, and working with a small team of family and friends to make a run at the music business.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Step into the enchanting world of Southern winemaking with host David Zelski as he uncorks the rich history and vibrant flavors of muscadine wine, Georgia's hidden gem. From the lush vineyards of Nashville to the bustling tasting room along I-75, discover the passion and dedication behind each bottle of muscadine wine. Meet the farmers, vintners, and storytellers who are preserving Georgia's agricultural heritage while crafting award-winning wines. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or an adventurous spirit, this podcast invites you to savor the taste of the South and raise a glass to the magic of Muscadine wine.
Next week, we'll revisit amazing personal stories from Antiques Roadshow guests, honor our men and women in uniform with all-star performances and more.
In this episode of Salvation South Deluxe: we explore the storied life and career of Southern Baseball legend "Hammerin" Henry Aaron. Chuck Reece discovers the lasting impact of Aaron's legacy, and learns that Hank's yearning for equality and justice extended to the Baseball field and far beyond.
Secrets of Ash is a riveting, fast-paced, and suspenseful novel of fraternal love and dark memories, told from the alternating points of view of two brothers who cross a lifetime, and a rugged mountain, to come to terms with themselves and each other. Peter and Orlando discuss the characters, the struggles, and a surprising ending with Georgia Author of the Year nominee Josh Green.
Using an ancient key, opening an old wooden door, revealing secret steps, Jeff Hullinger and the Mary T. Willis Library Director ascend a creaky set of staircases cloaked in spider webs. Past stacks of 115-year-old National Geographic magazines and a 160-year-old hardback detailing the science of growing Georgia cotton, guess what's still there?
Many of us could look back at our lives and be astonished at how much time we had spent reading. Hours. Weeks. Even years, for some of us. But fewer people set out to write a story that others might want to read. Our resident Southern storyteller, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece, is here with a few tips to help you give writing a try.
HeyDreamer is a band that is very particular and methodical in its approach. On this episode of the Peach Jam Podcast, Melody and Dustin of HeyDreamer share road stories, hard lessons learned, and describe the music business as "The Wild West."
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Hannah Thompson and her husband left the Atlanta city life behind for a charming Victorian house and a farm in Jackson, Georgia. Their journey led them to create Gold Lion Farm, producing organic bath and body care products with locally sourced ingredients. Listen as Hannah shares the story of how a gold man's ring sparked their connection to the land, and how her curiosity about ingredients led her to develop a business based on natural soaps and scrubs. You'll also hear about the other Georgia farms Gold Lion partners with to create their unique products and the importance they place on using organic ingredients and avoiding harmful chemicals.
This episode is full of inspiration for those seeking a simpler, more connected life, and a reminder of the quality and care you can find in small-batch, local products. Plus, you'll meet the star of the farm: Poppy the Pig.
Spark curiosity and appreciation for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander cultures with this lineup of ten children's books brimming with positive, diverse tales and visuals.
