Southern Hang
Southern Hang is a podcast rooted in Kentucky and fueled by conversation. Hosted by four lifelong friends—all raised in Kentucky and proud alumni of the University of Louisville—the show blends a Southern perspective with real, unfiltered takes on life. We talk sports, music, fatherhood, culture, and whatever else pops into our heads, always with humor, honesty, and a little edge.
From in-depth interviews with musicians, athletes, and local celebrities to laid-back conversations about family, growing up Southern, and navigating adulthood, Southern Hang feels like pulling up a chair and joining the conversation. Whether you’re a sports fan, music lover, Kentucky native, or just someone who enjoys authentic storytelling and great banter, this podcast delivers relatable discussions with a distinctly Southern hang.
Episodes
57 episodes
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame '26
The fellas break down this year’s ballot of 17 acts, featuring a massive wave of 10 first-time nominees and several returning finalists. The crew dives into the high-stakes(?) Fan Vote, discussing their personal favorites, like the soulf...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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53:03
Spoon! With Chris Stackowicz
In this episode of Southern Hang, the fellas are joined by special guest and resident music aficionado Chris Stackowicz to celebrate the career of Austin, Texas, legends Spoon. Known for their uncanny consistency (yes Cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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55:12
The GOAT: MLB Edition
Grab a seat as Neil Wilding, Craig Cotton, Brian Redmon, and Sherman Brown step up to the plate. In this episode of the Southern Hang Podcast, the guys are settling the age-old debate: who truly earns the title of the Greatest ...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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48:19
The Dream Festival: No Budgets, No Limits
The fellas cook up the ultimate "build your own festival" lineups—the kind you’ll (frankly) never see at a real festival. With zero budget restraints and every living legend just a phone call away, Sherm leads the guys on a journey across the m...
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Episode 54
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51:41
Congressman Morgan McGarvey talks Bourbon and Beyond '26
The Southern Hang crew is back, breaking down the stacked Bourbon & Beyond 2026 lineup with special guest, US Congressman Morgan McGarvey — and this one’s strictly music talk.The fellas go day by day through the lineup, calling out c...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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59:40
Carole’s Kitchen & The Full Table Music Fest
In this episode of the Southern Hang Podcast, we sit down to share the heartwarming story of Carole’s Kitchen. We dive into how this family-driven non-profit was born from a desire to keep Carole’s legacy alive through servi...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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51:23
Front Porch Talk
Pull up a chair and lean back! In this episode of Southern Hang, we’re bringing you a hodgepodge of topics that’ll give you plenty to chew on.We take a trip down memory lane to discuss our first jobs—from the sweat-equity...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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51:52
The Laurel Cove Music Festival
The fellas dive into the magic of the Laurel Cove Music Festival, held annually in the picturesque Laurel Cove Amphitheater at Pine Mountain State Resort Park. To kick things off, Neil, Craig, Red, and Sherm take a trip down memory lane to shar...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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49:01
2026 is the new 2016, Southern Hang Style
Southern Hang is back with its hand on the pulse of social media trends… or so we’d like to believe. This episode takes a trip back to 2016 as we talk through what we were up to at the time — the concerts and sporting events we hit, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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48:30
Let's Talk Live Music in 2026
In this episode of Southern Hang, we look ahead to Kentucky’s 2026 live music scene, breaking down upcoming tour stops, festivals, and local shows we’re most excited about. We talk through major festivals like Ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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55:48
90s Kentucky Music
The fellas dive into the heart of 'the Louisville Scene' to talk about the music that put Kentucky on the map. We’re starting with the raw, underground vibes of the 502, featuring icons like Slint, Squirrel Bait, and Starbilly, before shifting ...
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Episode 47
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53:10
A Final Look at 2025: Coltt Winter Lepley
After a brief year-in-review reflecting on the musicians we spoke with throughout the year, we replay our #1 episode of 2025—our interview with Coltt Winter Lepley—an engaging and insightful conversation that kicked off a great friendship...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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54:23
Iconic Covers: From Cobain to Hendrix
In this episode, the fellas dive deep into their favorite cover songs of all time and what makes a great reinterpretation truly special. From the raw, heartbreaking impact of Nirvana Unplugged to Charles Wesley Godwin’s heartfelt...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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56:21
Top 25 Albums of '25: Southern Hang’s Favorite Music of the Year
Join the Southern Hang fellas as we reveal Neil's Top 25 Albums of 2025! From Rock and Roll instant classics to Americana standouts to local Kentucky artists to the return of hip hop legends, we break down our favorites from the year in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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1:04:24
80s Hair Bands: The Glam Metal Era Unplugged
Lets talk '80s hair bands. Get out the AquaNet and Spandex and queue the guitar solos. The Southern Hang fellas filter through the sleaze and flamboyance of the glam band era to find the songs and artists that truly hold up. Buckle ...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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57:21
The Christmas Episode: Holiday Movies, Music, and More!
From Thanksgiving straight into Christmas, the transition is fast. How was Thanksgiving? Are you ready for Christmas? Favorite movies, shows, food, we lay it all out there for the season.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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1:02:34
Thanksgiving Guide: Traditions, Turkey Tips, and Top Side Dishes
The fellas discuss their family traditions during Thanksgiving. Favorite foods, drinks, football,etc etc. They then break down the staples...turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce. Then go down some other dishes th...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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52:19
Inside the 1972 Olympics: Captain Kenny Davis Reflects on the U.S. Men’s Basketball Team
The fellas welcome in legendary basketball player Kenny Davis, who was named Captian of the U.S. national team in the 1972 Olympics. Kenny tells the story like only he can tell of the infamous gold medal match versus the Russian basketbal...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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59:54
John Darnielle Talks Songwriting & Stories Behind Through the Fire with Peter Balkin
The Southern Hang fellas welcome in a legend of the indie rock scene. John Darnielle and his band, The Mountain Goats, have been at the epicenter of the scene since the early 2000s. John comes on the show to talk about his new album...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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59:47
A Bourbon Icon: Carrie Van Winkle of Pappy & Company
Carrie comes on the show to discuss her family's brands Pappy Van Winkle and Pappy & Co. Grab a bourbon and sit down to listen to a great show.
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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52:31
Mabilene
One of our favorite artists from Bourbon and Beyond comes back on the show for a deeper dive into her music and what she is up to. An americana musician out of Nashville with an amazing spirit and fun attitude.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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45:47
Fatherhood: Dad Talk with the Southern Hang Fellas
To repurpose a quote from The Sandlot...at some point in our kids' childhood, they did something for the last time and nobody knew it. As the room got a little dusty, the Southern Hang fellas talk about some of those moments.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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48:09
The Pearl Jam Episode!
Our first official crossover episode! Bryan Combs of "That One Show with Bryan Combs" and Neil Wilding with "Southern Hang" do a deep dive on Pearl Jam. Take a fun ride and dive deep into all 12 of Pearl Jam's studio albums with a little ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:01:39
Bourbon & Beyond '25 | Tophouse, Brit Taylor and Bayker Blankenship
Our 3rd and final episode of interviews from Bourbon and Beyond 2025, we get to speak to Tophouse, Brit Taylor and her husband Adam Chaffins, and Bayker Blankenship. 4 amazing artists and great people to meet, fun show for sure.
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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50:31