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Gravy shares stories of the changing American South through the foods we eat. Gravy showcases a South that is constantly evolving, accommodating new immigrants, adopting new traditions, and lovingly maintaining old ones. It uses food as a means to explore all of that, to dig into lesser-known corners of the region, complicate stereotypes, document new dynamics, and give voice to the unsung folk wh... more

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In "The Piggly Wiggly Way: A Memphis Story, "Gravy reporter Mackenzie Martin visits the Pink Palace Museum in Memphis to understand how Piggly Wiggly changed grocery shopping forever.

Meal kits. Instacart. Door Dash. At the turn of the 20th century,... more

In “Making Groceries,” New Orleans-based Gravy journalist Katie Jane Fernelius travels to the frontlines of food insecurity in Louisiana—from the bustling warehouse floor of Second Harvest Food Bank in south Louisiana to a grocery aisle in rural Evan... more

In “Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt” Gravy reporter Georgia Sparling explores the tea farms popping up in Mississippi’s Pine Belt, where the tannic soil is perfect for growing tea.

While many think of strong, syrupy sweet, ice-cold tea... more

In “Tasting Haiti in New Orleans,” Gravy reporter Eva Tesfaye gives listeners a taste of Haitian cuisine—and history—in New Orleans.

For Haitians living in the Big Easy, many things remind them of home, from Second Line parades to the architecture t... more

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Mackenzie Martin
Podcast producer and reporter
KCUR / A People's History of Kansas City
Episode: The Piggly Wiggly Way: A Memphis Story
Dafnee Chatman
SNAP recipient and Save the Children Action Network advocate
Save the Children Action Network
Episode: Making Groceries in Louisiana
Thomas Steinwinder
Co-founder of Longleaf Tea Company, grower
Longleaf Tea Company
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Hillary Steinwinder
Co-founder of Longleaf Tea Company, grower
Longleaf Tea Company
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Timmy Gibson
Co-owner of Great Mississippi Tea Company
Great Mississippi Tea Company
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Jason McDonald
Co-owner of Great Mississippi Tea Company
Great Mississippi Tea Company
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Guihong Bi
Tea research professor from Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Dr Bee
Research collaborator mentioned
Mississippi State University
Episode: Spilling the Tea in the Mississippi Pine Belt
Regine Renee Broussard
Organizer of the Haitian food crawl in New Orleans
BioSocial (co-founded with Noelle Williams)
Episode: Tasting Haiti in New Orleans

Hosts

Melissa Hall
Host of Gravy, associated with Gravy podcast; long-running contributor focused on Southern foodways and culture
Shirlette Ammons
Host of Tending; contributor to Gravy's coverage of foodways, culture, and equity conversations

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 642 ratings
  • Love this show!

    I always enjoy this show, they explore local food culture - but the connection to people is always heart warming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nn sarah
    Australia17 days ago
  • AI narrator

    I loved this show up until this season.

    It’s very clear that you all are using AI to narrate the story in between your work with the subjects. This really sucks.

    I hope that you can find ways to actually use humans to do your stories. Until then, I am unsubscribing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Christopher Mahlon
    United States5 months ago
  • Great food pod with story telling

    Such a great listen! Been listening for years. Great stories with food origin. Love to support this important alliance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iLwaters
    United Statesa year ago
  • today was my first disappointment

    today was the first time this was about praise of corporation rather than food. sad sad sad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeLee Lauree
    United States2 years ago
  • One of the best

    I don’t actually recall how I found out about this podcast but it has become a mainstay in my lineup.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pmcmart
    United States2 years ago

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Some criticism notes perceived heavy politics or advertiser-related pacing shifts.
Listeners praise deep reporting and immersive storytelling that connects food to culture and history.

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#53
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#75
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#147
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#31
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#42
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#52
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Making Groceries in Louisiana
Q: If a lawmaker or legislator came grocery shopping with you today, what do you wish they'd notice about that trip?
They should see that groceries involve more than simple indulgences; there are hidden costs, time pressures, and a need for dignity and choice in what families can purchase with SNAP, not just limits on certain items. The focus should be on supporting access to enough healthy food for children and staying within a realistic budget.
Tending Episode 6: What Next?
Q: What is the legacy of the Pigford case?
The legacy revolves around ongoing discrimination and the need for reparations and accountability from the USDA, as Pigford did not establish protections or a legal precedent for future cases.
Tending Episode 5: What Now?
Q: What was the process used to prove discrimination in the Pigford cases?
Greg Francis discusses the legal process involving media outreach to gather claimants and collect evidence from farmers who experienced discrimination.
Tending Episode 4: Texas
Q: Why is it that black farmers still mess with the USDA given this history that seems like everybody knows?
Mr. Haney points out that Black farmers see the USDA as their last resort despite the historical inequities, as they often lack the same access to resources and opportunities.
Tending Episode 4: Texas
Q: Can you talk about the way county committees work now and then talk about some reforms that might be needed to make them operate better?
Mr. Haney states that the county committee needs to be dismantled because it perpetuates a good old boy network that discriminates against Black farmers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gravy

What is Gravy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Gravy curates intimate, story-driven explorations of the evolving American South through food, culture, and community. Across recent episodes, listeners meet maple sugarmakers in the Appalachian shadow of the Alleghenies, hear from immigrant and minoritized voices shaping Southern cuisine, and follow niche food economies—from blue catfish to truffle farming and Texas whiskey. The show blends on-the-ground reporting with personal narratives, highlighting how terroir, migration, and local entrepreneurship reshape regional identity while balancing tradition and innovation. Its distinctive angle—food as a gateway to history, equity, and resilience—helps listeners understand how Southern communities adapt, resist, and thrive in a rapidly changin... more

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Recent guests on Gravy include:

1. Mackenzie Martin
2. Dafnee Chatman
3. Thomas Steinwinder
4. Hillary Steinwinder
5. Timmy Gibson
6. Jason McDonald
7. Guihong Bi
8. Dr Bee

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