
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 itself... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 90 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

n 1985, Charles McCrory was convicted of murdering his wife in their small Alabama hometown — a brutal crime scene with no blood on him, no witnesses, and no physical evidence tying him to the house. What sent him to prison for life was a celebrity f... more
When the federal case against Jim Sullivan was dismissed in 1992, Lita McClinton's family thought they'd lost their last chance at justice. They were wrong — but it would take another fourteen years, a tip from a receptionist in a Texas refinery town... more
In January 1987, Lita McClinton answered her doorbell in one of Atlanta's wealthiest neighborhoods and was shot dead by a man holding a white flower box with a pink rose. She was 35, the daughter of one of Atlanta's most prominent Black families, and... more
In 1954, Dallas executed a 19-year-old Black man named Tommy Lee Walker for the rape and murder of a young white woman near Love Field. Walker had no criminal record, eight alibi witnesses placing him across town at the time, and he recanted his conf... more
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Season 5 is all about racial grievances. This isn’t 2020….No one cares to have this nonsense rammed down their throats anymore.
As a southerner this is a great podcast. I would love to see an entire season on the craziness of Memphis. Great start would be West Memphis Three and also Young Dolph murder. So many controversy laden stories
Every season gets better than the last. I LOVE this podcast and can’t wait for more seasons.
Here is my one pet peeve, and it applies to many-but not all-podcasts; put the most recent episode at the top of the episode list. NOT. AT. THE. BOTTOM.
Good talk. Glad we had it
Used to be a fantastic crime podcast but like everything with people on the left they shoehorn their politics into it.
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Gone South presents deeply reported, narrative-driven investigations into Southern history, culture, and power. Episodes blend archival journalism with first-person testimonies from experts, journalists, musicians, and people directly tied to the stories. Frequent topics include myth versus reality in the Alamo, regional crime histories, racial and political dynamics in the South, and long-form explorations of memory and accountability. The show often features historical context, heavy interviewing, and critical analysis, offering a nuanced view of how myths persist and influence present-day culture. A standout aspect is its commitment to rigorous research, diverse guest voices, and a willingness to tackle controversial or overlooked chapte... more
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2. Tony Harwood
3. Belinda Trahan
4. Deb Landau
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6. Max Marshall
7. John Safran
8. Joshua Sharpe
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