Welcome to the first installment of our new miniseries: Midweek Minis!

Story one this week is about glowing wounded soldiers in Tennessee. Story two is the multi-state tale of Lori Ruff. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Over and Over Pineapple Sour Ale – 7/10 ‘Naner Moonshine – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some … Continue reading 43 – Gold Diggin’ at the Bible Study →

Story on this week is about super pale hill people. Story two is the tale of a scary honky tonk in Kentucky. Here’s what were drinking this week: Half-Time Hefeweizen Ale – 9/10 Mark Rogers’ American Peach Moonshine – 9.75/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give … Continue reading 42 – A Brick Wall Named Alonzo →

It’s National Championship week! Join us for stories from Clemson University and the University of Alabama!

We have two terrifying Florida stories for you this week! Story one is a creepy clown murder. Story two is the tale of the most prolific serial killer in Florida history. Here’s what were drinking this week: Private Selection Sweet Cinnamon Spice Herbal Tea – 10/10 Nighttime Cold and Flu Nighttime Relief – 10/10 Did … Continue reading 41 – How I Discovered This Song →

This week’s edition of Tailgate Tales brings us the story of the last duel in Alabama history.

Story one this week is the tale of a scary doll house grave in Alabama. Story two is the infamous account of the Sodder children. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Double Stuff Pinstripe – 5/10 Appalachian Sippin’ Cream Eggnog – 9/10 Oatmeal Cookie Moonshine – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell … Continue reading 40 – Downhill Bummers →

This week, we’re bringing you two ghost stories from Clemson University!

Story one is Mitch’s Hometown Haunting at Huntington College. Story two is a terrifying tale of an expensive doll. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Redneck Christmas Stout – 6/10 Deep Eddy Orange – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some alcohols to try? … Continue reading 39 – Mayhem at 40 Inches →

The iconic story of George Gipp is being discussed this week.

We’re starting off the College Football postseason with two creepy stories from Oklahoma!

This week, we’re drifting down to Florida to talk about a foodie cloud. Then we’re coming back to Alabama to discuss a serial poisoner with WAY too many identities. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Paradise Lost Double Dry-Hopped IPA – 8.5/10 Chocolate Cream Moonshine – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell … Continue reading 37 – Gluten Free Cloud →

It’s SEC Championship week! Today, you’re getting two stories: one from the University of Alabama and another from the University of Georgia!

Story 1 this week is the tale of a former President’s UFO sighting. Story 2 shows us how to become psychic by sleeping. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Birthday Boi Kolsch – 7.5/10 Maple Bacon Moonshine – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading 36 – Supernatural Study Skills →

It’s Iron Bowl Week! Here come stories from Auburn University and the University of Alabama!

We’re talking about two stories that were selected for discussion by YOU! Happy Thanksgiving!

Story one is the tale of the Greenbrier Restaurant ghost. Story two is a string of mysterious disappearances from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Oatmeal Cookie Moonshine – 10/10 Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience … Continue reading 35 – Cabin in the Woods →

UGA brings us TWO ghost stories!

Story one is the tale of a strange female in Virginia. Story two is another Texas alien sighting. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Ipacalypse Now – 10/10 Bird Dog Apple Flavored Whiskey – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some alcohols to try? … Continue reading 34 – Ned Ted Redemption →

This week, we’re discussing the alleged caves under the University of South Carolina, as well as the Third Eye Man that lives in them.

Story one this week is about a Mississippi witch who started a fire. Story two is the tale of a Texas UFO sighting with some inconsistencies. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Raspberry Rewind Wheat Ale – 7/10 Deep Eddy Cranberry – 8.75/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading 33 – Unidentified Flying Egg →

Texas A&M University brings us the tale of a meat haunting.

We’re bringing you two stories from one of Leah’s favorite books 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey by the incomparable Kathryn Tucker Windham & Margaret Gillis Figh.

We’re moseying on down to Gainesville to learn about a prolific serial killer.

This week, we’re traveling to Kentucky to learn about the Witch’s Tree. Then we’re moseying down to Virginia to talk about two murderous sisters with an obsession with the color black. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Chugga Peach Cobbler Smoothie Sour – 8.5/10 Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel Alabama Bourbon – 9.5/10 Did we … Continue reading 31 – Charred & Feathered →

This week, we’re discussing a famous double-double murder.

Story 1 this week takes us to Kentucky to discuss the Popelick Monster, while Story 2 gives us yet another National Treasure-esque tale from Texas. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Lily Flagg Milk Stout – 8/10 Jimmy’s Seajuice Spiced Rum & Pineapple Juice – 9/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading 30 – Zygoat →

This week, we’re traveling to Baton Rouge to discuss LSU’s famed Pleasant Hall.

Story 1 this week is the ambiguous story of Princess Noccalula in Alabama. In story two, we talk about the self-proclaimed most-haunted hotel in America: The Crescent Hotel and Spa in Arkansas. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Noccalula Princess – 8/10 Barton Long Island Iced Tea – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want … Continue reading 29 – Cussin’ & Discussin’ →

This week, we’re tackling some of the deep history of the University of Mississippi’s Lyceum.

Story 1 this week is about a haunting in Selma, Alabama. Story two is the still-unsolved murder of a Decatur, Alabama woman. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: SweetWater IPA – 9.5/10 Dettling Cask Strength Single Barrel Alabama Bourbon – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading 28 – Fannypack Knife →

In this week’s Tailgate Tales, we’re discussing the tale of a brave little girl who was rescued by a University of Arkansas student.

Story 1 this week is about a Smallfoot in a fun Florida town. Story 2 is the tale of a short-lived anatomical cult. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Bombshell Blonde Ale – 6.5/10 Old-Fashioned Lemonade Moonshine – 5.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading 27 – The Belly Button Theory →

This week, we’re talking about the famous body farm at the University of Tennessee.

Story one this week is the indelible tale of Brother Joseph in Cullman, Alabama. Story two is the famous slaying of one of Nashville’s biggest stars of the last century. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Brother Joseph’s Belgian Style Dubbel Ale – 7/10 Pineapple Grande Amber Brandy – 4/10 (corrected to 5/10) Did we … Continue reading 26 – Sweet Teat →

This week, we travel to the University of Missouri to talk about a creepy mansion.

Story 1 this week is the brutal murder of a Georgia family in the 70s. Story 2 is the tale of a Louisiana voodoo woman. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Hop Gun IPA – 8.5/10 Stills Crossroads Alabama Peach Shine – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading 25 – Voodoo Mosquitoes →

We travel to the University of Kentucky to learn about some blue people.

Story 1 this week is about a drunkard ghost roaming around in Texas. Story 2 is the tale of lizard people in South Carolina. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Make IPA Great Again – 8/10 Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading 24 – She’s a Lizard on the Inside →

In the first installment of our minisode series Tailgate Tales, we talk about how post-WWII Vanderbilt University got involved in some shady dealings with the U.S. government.

Story 1 this week is the tale of an energy-wasting ghost in South Carolina. Story two is about a crazy religious cult in rural Alabama. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: 420 Extra Pale Ale – 10/10 Beauregard Dixie Southern Vodka – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal … Continue reading 23 – Trash Adjacent →

Story 1 this week is about a freaking weirdo barber in Mississippi. Story 2 is the tale of a super cute encounter in Kentucky. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Tripel Star – 9/10 Ruby Red Grapefruit Flavored Vodka – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading 22 – Otherworldly Goblins →

Story one this week is the tale of a poor old ugly monster. Story two is Jim Gaffigan’s finest work. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Saloon Style Pilsner Pale Lager – 8.5/10 Tennessee Mountain Made Salty Caramel Whiskey – 9/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or … Continue reading 21 – Crem You Later! →

Story one is about a freeloading ghost in Georgia. Story two is the tale of a disappeared flight that CNN refused to cover. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Front Porch Pale Ale – 9.5/10 Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka – 8.5/10 Red Rock Golden Ginger Ale Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about … Continue reading 20 – Whoopty Boopty Bang! →

Story one this week is the tale of a big owl in West Virginia. Story two is about a supremacist Georgia cult. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Peanut Butter Pinstripe – 9/10 Gene’s Spice Flavored Rum – 8/10 Hamburger Dill Chips Pickle Juice – 10/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us … Continue reading 19 – #TeamMoonPossums →

Story 1 this weekend is about a new Arby’s menu item. Story 2 centers on a man with a strange crafting habit. Here’s what we’re drinking this weekend: Lil’ Miss Sour Tangerine – 7/10 Ruby Red Vodka – 8.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us … Continue reading 18 – A Touch of Tuberculosis →

Unsolved southern mysteries abound this week! Story 1 brings us an interstate mail bomber. Story 2 is about a Jazz-obsessed axe murderer. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Walk the Lime American Wheat Ale – 7.5/10 Bird Dog Jalapeno Honey Flavored Whiskey – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a … Continue reading 17 – Aided By the Monkey →

Story 1 this week is the tale of a hot Texas UFO sighting. Story 2 is the horrifying tragedy of a body in Virginia. Here’t what we’re drinking this week: Citra Ass Down – 8.5/10 Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 – 7.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience … Continue reading 16 – Matryoshka Duffle Bags →

In story 1, we talk about an Alabama hole that just won’t go away. In story 2, we discuss the tragic story of a violent elephant. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Naked Pig Pale Ale – 9.5/10 Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka – 8/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a … Continue reading 15 – Insatiable Hole →

In Story 1, we talk about a weird light in Arkansas. Story 2 is about Georgia Tann, the unparalleled C-word from Memphis. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Muchacho – 9/10 Deep Eddy Peach – 9.5/10 Did we get anything wrong? Want to tell us about a personal experience or give us some alcohols to try? … Continue reading 14 – Piezoelectric Hootenanny →

Story 1 this week is about a weird…snake…thing… from Georgia. Story 2 is a listener-submission detailing a creepy Texas hotel. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: T-Minus Tangerine Kolsch – 7/10 Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 4 (or 7)/10 Redmont Vodka – 5/10 Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 8.5/10 SPECIALTY MIXER: White’s Elixirs Sour Mix … Continue reading 13 – Lumberfolk Timberguys →

Story 1 takes us on a trip to the Louisiana Bayou to find a Catholic werewolf. Story 2 is the Mississippi legend of Robert Johnson. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Jai Alai India Pale Ale – 9.5/10 John’s Alabama Single-Malt Whiskey – 8/10 Elizabeth Vodka – 9/10 SPECIALTY MIXER: White’s Elixirs Particularly Potent Old-Fashioned … Continue reading 12 – Poisoned Booze or Syphilis →

In Southern Sampler #2, Kyle tells us about a recent true crime story that happened close to home.

It’s our anniversary, so we’re talking about some romance-ish stories this week! Story 1 brings us the tale of a universal donor house in Georgia. Story 2 is about a self-proclaimed Doctor Count who has some real gross issues. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Vapor Trail Cream Ale – 6.5/10 Tennessee Mountain Made Salty … Continue reading 11 – Loose Change →

Story 1 keeps us close to home as we learn about a tinfoil-clad humanoid. Then we travel to South Carolina for Story 2 to discuss a real-life Bond villain. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Abita Grapefruit Honey – 5/10 Midnight Moon Blueberry Moonshine – 7/10 Midnight Moon Apple Pie Moonshine – 6/10 Did we … Continue reading 10 – Shiny Metal Foreigner →

The first episode in our Southern Sampler “minisode” series where guests come on and tell us a story. Aleah and Amberly regale us with the tale of Aunt Jenny Johnson.

Story 1 takes us to Virginia where we join proto-Nicholas Cage on his hunt for a hidden treasure. In Story 2, Leah doubles-down on her hatred of children as she tells us some black-eyed Texas creepypasta. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Devil’s Harvest Breakfast IPA – 10/10 Bowman Brothers Pioneer Spirit Virginia Straight Bourbon … Continue reading 9 – I Love Pamphlets →

In Story 1, we travel to Arkansas to learn about a smelly guy on the spectrum. Story 2 takes us to Georgia where we discuss a famous axe murder. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Ananda India Pale Ale – 7.5/10 Tito’s Handmade Vodka – 8.5/10 Citracabra – 12/10 (Leah Scale) Did we get anything … Continue reading 8 – The Hipster-Yeti Continuum →

In Story 1, we hear about a North Carolina fire-throwing ghost straight out of a video game. Then we listen to a story about a ghost being used to convict someone of murder in West Virginia. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Tart Vise Raspberry Tart Ale – 6/10 John’s Alabama Single Malt Whiskey – … Continue reading 7 – Famous Fictional Cats →

This week, we catch taphophobia while talking about a weird Kentucky statue, then head to Mitch’s hometown to find out if Leah is poisoning the bourbon. Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Avondale Mill City White – 6/10 Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 7/10 (corrected to 4/10) Did we get anything wrong? Want to … Continue reading 6 – Creepy And Young →

Story 1 takes us to Tennessee where we talk about a giant wild ginger, chicken yodels, and the little-known fact that everybody’s got sasquatches. Story 2 is a truly horrific account from a famous Louisiana mansion. Here’s what we drinking this week: Freckle Belly India Pale Ale – 9.5/10 Elizabeth Vodka – 9/10 Specialty Mixer … Continue reading 5 – It Doesn’t Feel Good to Be Here →

Story 1 this week teaches us about the strange rain one Alabama town experienced over a century ago. Story 2 is Leah’s favorite Andrew Jackson fan fiction and the only known case of a “death by witch.” Here’s what we’re drinking this week: Tiny Bomb American Pilsner – 7/10 Gene’s Spice-Flavored Rum – 8/10 Did … Continue reading 4 – The Best Researched Podcast →

It’s a Maritime-themed week! Story 1 sails us to North Carolina where we learn about USOs, a tense crew, and a nearsighted captain with no sense of direction. We continue to Florida for Story 2 where we mansplain race, discuss Antiques Roadshow scammers, and find out how much one can ask of a grumpy ghost. … Continue reading 3 – I Don’t Like It When Children Are Happy →

      This week’s stories both come from the state of Mississippi. In Story 1, we talk about sleepy fishermen, standard UFO shapes, and how to distinguish between aliens and robots. Story 2 brings us the tales of dancing witches, the upcycling skills of old hill women, and how to pursue a career in … Continue reading 2 – Totally Useful Skull →

In this week’s episode, we have two stories from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, AL. In Story #1, we learn about Condie Cunningham and the Curious Incident of the Face in the Door, the prevalence of Ghost Fire, and proper nut usage. In Story #2, we talk about Reynolds Hall, its faux-Captain namesake, and … Continue reading 1 – Illicit Fudge →

Welcome to the Southern Spirits Podcast!

For Episode One, our beer is Good People IPA from the Good People Brewing Co. in Birmingham Alabama. Mitch gives this beer an over all 8.5 out of 10 for its smooth bitter taste. Our liquor is Redmont Vodka from the Redmont Distilling Co. in Birmingham Alabama. Mitch gives this Vodka a 5 out of … Continue reading Episode One Blog: Illicit Fudge →