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Gone South

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New Orleans
Louisiana
Buford Pusser
Melissa Ramirez
Felix Vail
Pauline Pusser
Joey Smith
Murder
John Mcafee
Angie Smith
Insurance Fraud
True Crime
Laredo, Texas
Mississippi
Greg Leon
South Carolina
Tennessee Bureau Of Investigation
Drug Enforcement Administration
The Dixie Mafia
Laredo

For years, Gone South has been a podcast about crime in the American South. But in Season 5, we’re widening the lens. Through deeply reported, narrative-driven stories—and conversations with journalists, historians, musicians, and people who’ve lived these stories firsthand—we’re digging into the myths, scandals, and power structures that still shape the South… and, in many ways, the country itsel... more

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A unaccredited private school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana became a national sensation when its students began landing acceptances at Harvard, Stanford, and other Ivy League universities. The viral videos were inspiring. The story seemed almost too go... more

Patterson Hood grew up in Florence, Alabama — a deeply conservative, Bible Belt town where his father was quietly making history. David Hood was a session bassist for the Muscle Shoals rhythm section, recording with Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stone... more

Before the Civil Rights Movement's major victories of the 1960s, a pro wrestler named Sputnik Monroe was already integrating Memphis, Tennessee one arena at a time. Born Roscoe Brumbaugh in Dodge City, Kansas, Monroe became one of the most beloved fi... more

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was a city of wreckage, rumors, and strange things washing up where they didn’t belong. When transplant Skip Henderson buys a battered table lamp at a post-storm rummage sale, along with a set of drums and an Alle... more

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Patterson Hood
Co-founder of Drive-By Truckers; songwriter and guitarist
Drive-By Truckers
Episode: Patterson Hood and the Duality of the Southern Thing
Jerry Phillips
Memphis figure involved with Sputnik Monroe and Beale Street history
Beale Street/Philips family
Episode: Sputnik Monroe: The Wrestler Who Desegregated Memphis
Marc Jacobson
Veteran magazine journalist and author
Formerly National Geographic (story on blues)
Episode: The Lampshade: A Post-Katrina New Orleans Mystery
Dr. John
Musician Marc encounters in New Orleans
Episode: The Lampshade: A Post-Katrina New Orleans Mystery
Jack Hitt
Writer and journalist; contributor and storyteller
This American Life contributor; co-host of Uncivil
Episode: The Lieutenant Governor Who Shot a Journalist: The Narciso Gonzalez Assassination
Stephanie Grace
New Orleans political columnist for Times-Picayune
Times-Picayune / NOLA.com
Episode: The Fall of Latoya Cantrell
Bryan Burrough
Author of Forget the Alamo, historian
Author/co-author of Forget the Alamo
Episode: The Alamo Myth: What Really Happened in 1836
Jeanette Pata
Bryan Pata's mother
Episode: You Might Like: Murder at The U - A suspect awaiting trial and a murder still unsolved
Edwin Pata
Bryan's brother
Episode: You Might Like: Murder at The U - A suspect awaiting trial and a murder still unsolved

Host

Jed Lipinski
Award-winning journalist and creator of the show. He engages audiences with compelling true crime narratives and emphasizes the importance of contextual storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • For a reporter, he mispronounces a lot of words. FYI, it's New Orleans' , not New Orleans's.

    Purple, green, and gold are the colors of Mardi Gras not yellow.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    meohmy
    22 days ago
  • Update to Conspiracy Theories

    Jed are you going to update any of your shows in light of the Epstein files release?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brian and Matt’s Mom
    United Statesa month ago
  • Keep it Going

    Just found Gone south and i immediately got hooked, love the show all around!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bearded Vato
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing!!

    This is an amazing podcast. I love the way they get stories from the South. Being from the south, I can relate to a lot of them. Very interesting stories! Thanks for sharing! I highly recommend that you take a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ibeegone
    United States2 months ago
  • A++++

    Fantastic podcast with actual professional, fact checked journalism. Love the topics and Jed’s reporting. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mejwilliams
    United States2 months ago

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Audiences commend the insightful investigation into cultural narratives and the implications they have on contemporary issues.
Feedback mentions an affinity for the narrator's engaging style and unique Southern perspectives present in the storytelling.
Listeners appreciate the thorough storytelling and how compelling it is, often bingeing multiple episodes at a time.
Some listeners expressed a desire for more seasons and anticipated updates from the series.

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Apple Podcasts
#97
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#203
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#248
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#55
Chile/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#117
South Africa/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#128
Colombia/True Crime

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Charleston, 2015: Dylann Roof and Emanuel AME
Q: How did Charleston's symbols and monuments factor into public memory after the massacre?
The discussion covers the removal of the Confederate flag from the state capitol grounds, the debates around heritage versus hate, and how monuments in Charleston were reevaluated in light of Roof's murders and the city's history.
Charleston, 2015: Dylann Roof and Emanuel AME
Q: What was the historical context behind the attack on Emanuel AME Church?
The host and guest discuss how Emanuel AME's history, including connections to Denmark Vesey and the long memory of racial violence in Charleston, frames Roof's actions as part of a broader, perilous continuity rather than an isolated incident.
S4|E40: An Interview with Jed Lipinski
Q: What is Gone South in your mind?
Jed explains that it's not a chat show but a narrative show focusing on telling stories through the voices of those who lived them, emphasizing his compulsion to write stories.
S4|E40: An Interview with Jed Lipinski
Q: So, what did you discover in terms of the opportunities that existed in podcasting versus the formats that you've done in the past?
Jed expresses that podcasting restored the intimacy he appreciated in journalism, allowing interviewees to be more open and honest.
S4|E40: An Interview with Jed Lipinski
Q: Can you tell me about the genesis of Gone South?
Jed shares that he was a journalist and a crime reporter that led him to discover an unsolved murder story, which kicked off the podcast.

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Exploring crime and cultural narratives in the American South, the podcast features deeply reported and narrative-driven stories that go beyond typical crime reporting. By engaging with journalists, historians, musicians, and locals, it breathes life into the myths, scandals, and power dynamics that have shaped the region. Each episode uniquely examines historical events, social issues, and significant figures, ultimately shedding light on the complexities of Southern identity. The recent shift in storytelling emphasizes the importance of understanding history's impact on contemporary society, making the podcast particularly compelling for those interested in true crime intersected with cultural explorations.

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Recent guests on Gone South include:

1. Patterson Hood
2. Jerry Phillips
3. Marc Jacobson
4. Dr. John
5. Jack Hitt
6. Stephanie Grace
7. Bryan Burrough
8. Jeanette Pata

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