Simmons Sooty Stories

Get ready for unexpected, humorous, and sometimes unbelievable true stories with Simmons Sooty Stories, the official podcast from Top Hat Chimney Sweeps in Auburn, Alabama. Join Jeff Simmons as he dives into local history, family adventures, and life as a trusted chimney sweep in Lee County.

Podcasting since 2025 • 5 episodes

Simmons Sooty Stories

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Episode 5: From Triplex to Chimney Sweeping Woes

Welcome back to Simmons Sooty Stories! In this episode, Jeff and Trent dive deep into the early, "scrappy" years of the business and married life. From living in a colorful triplex on 8th Street to the hard lessons learned while working ...

February 05, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 48:31

Episode 4: The Dungeon, Dating, and Divine Intervention

The episode begins with the host discussing his decision to change the podcast name to "Swept Away," a title suggested by his AI friend, before deciding to keep the original name . The story then picks up where the previous episode left off, wi...

August 16, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:15:46

Episode 3: From Factory Floors to College Halls: A Journey of Grit and Growth

Join us for a captivating episode of Simmons Sooty Stories as our guest, Jeff, shares his incredible journey of perseverance and unexpected turns. From a childhood accident in a furniture factory that cost him two fingers and spurred his decisi...

July 25, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 31:18

Episode 2: From Homestead to Hardship

Welcome to Episode 2 of Simmons Sooty Stories! This week, we dive into the fascinating and often comical misadventures of our host directly after high school. Discover why he opted out of college despite his father's firm directive of "military...

July 03, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 34:41

Episode 1: The Early Years and The Unfortunate Sister

In this episode of Simmons Sooty Stories, hosts recount their humorous struggles with recording, including a "third or fourth attempt" at part one of their first episode, losing the first half of a previous recording, and technical difficult...

June 19, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 25:14

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