
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

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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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.
Jed are you going to update any of your shows in light of the Epstein files release?
Just found Gone south and i immediately got hooked, love the show all around!
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!
Fantastic podcast with actual professional, fact checked journalism. Love the topics and Jed’s reporting. Keep up the good work!
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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:
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2. Jerry Phillips
3. Marc Jacobson
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7. Bryan Burrough
8. Jeanette Pata
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