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
50 episodes
Southern Hang Hits the Holler: 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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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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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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55:48
90s Kentucky Music: From the Louisville Scene to Small Town Artists
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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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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54:23
Iconic Cover Songs: 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 2025: 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 Unplugged: 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
Bourbon & Beyond '25 | the 502s and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Interviews from Bourbon & Beyond '25 continue with the 502s and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong. Craig and Sherman continue to live their best lives, getting some fun interviews from these two amazing bands.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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34:05
Bourbon & Beyond '25 | Mabilene
Bourbon and Beyond messed around and gave the Southern Hang fellas a press pass! The first of many interviews coming from B&B, tune into this episode to hear us speak with Mabilene. Singer/songwriter out of Nashville, she has a new al...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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44:09
SHP Roadshow: Coltt Winter Lepley Live at Brasher's in Owensboro
The Southern Hang boys hit the road to go see a live show from our guy Coltt Winter Lepley! Live from Brasher's Little Nashville in Owensboro, KY.Pre-concert talk, some live recordings from the show and then we wrap with a post-show inte...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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38:16
Chris Margolin
Long time musician Chris Margolin of Chris Margolin and the Conbtraband joins the show to talk about his music, where he came from and what drives him in his love of music. He also talks about things like outdoor school and ghost tunnels....
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:04:11
Potato Cakes and Tater Sides
The fellas take a break from talking music to spend this epidsode talking about...Potatoes. Yeah, that's right, it's time to carb up. Tater tots, French fries, potato salad, hash browns, all things potatoes.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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38:44
That One Show w/ Bryan Combs
Podcaster Bryan Combs comes on our show to discuss his show "That One Show" and his love of good music and other subjects he likes to discuss. His deep dive of music, specifically from KY, is amazing. Great show to listen to.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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35:00
Grammy Winner Michael Cleveland
12 time fiddle player of the year Michael Cleveland comes on the show to discuss Bluegrass music, how he started and his band The Flamekeepers
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:05:37
Rock Isn't Dead: From Indie to Alt, the Best Rock Music of the Last Decade
What rock and roll from this century are you listening to. And lets do some catch up on some of our artists we've had on the show.Rock and Roll Bands discussed: Bully, Wunderhorse, SUSTO, Greta Van Fleet, St. Paul & the B...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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42:38