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In this episode of Southern Gentlemen, Chris shares the bittersweet news of his daughter packing up and heading to Texas - what it's like as a dad watching your kid take that next big step, and why it hits a little harder than you expect.

From there, the fellas check back in on their March Madness brackets… which, as you might imagine, are not exactly holding up. Confidence was high. Results? Not so much.

Then things take a turn closer to home - literally. Chris and Winston unpack a wild local story involving actor Alan Ritchson and a physical altercation with a neighbor… in Winston's own neighborhood. Yeah, really.

That leads to a deeper conversation about ego, pride, and how quickly things can escalate when men feel disrespected. The guys talk through the importance of keeping your cool, choosing restraint over reaction, and what it actually means to be strong in moments where things could go sideways.

It's a mix of life, laughs, and a reminder that sometimes the strongest move you can make… is walking away.

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In this episode of Southern Gentlemen, we kick things off by doing something we are wildly unqualified for - filling out Winston's March Madness bracket. No stats, no strategy… just vibes, gut feelings, and a whole lot of confident guessing.

We also take a minute to celebrate a milestone - Winston just turned 40. What better way to mark the occasion than confidently picking teams you know absolutely nothing about?

Then we shift gears (literally) and talk about something we do know a little more about - Chris' business, Yonder Custom Hats, officially sponsoring the #23 Chevrolet driven by Kade Brown in the upcoming zMAX CARS Tour race at the Nashville Fairgrounds on April 11. Oh - and did we mention Dale Jr. will be in the field too?

We break down how this opportunity came together, why it means so much to be part of a race like this, and how we're bringing the Southern Gentlemen brand along for the ride - with a custom hat featured right on the car's paint scheme.

From busted brackets to 40th birthday reflections to race day dreams… this one's a fun mix of nonsense and a pretty cool milestone. 🏁

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Chris and Winston kick things off by reading the first official piece of hate mail the show has received - apparently we've finally made it. From there, the fellas have a little fun with the idea that a couple of guys sitting behind microphones in Tennessee are now being held to the same fact-checking standards as network media.

The conversation rolls into the always-entertaining USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry, where the passion runs high and the jokes come easy. But underneath the laughs, the episode turns toward a bigger idea: how easy it is these days to get pulled into outrage, arguments, and culture wars that are designed to grab our attention and keep us angry.

Chris and Winston talk about the importance of recognizing those traps, refusing to take the bait, and choosing instead to focus on the things that actually matter - family, community, faith, and living well.

A little hockey, a little humor, and a reminder that not everything deserves your attention.

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This week on Southern Gentlemen, Chris and Winston sit down with Trey Echols - known affectionately across the internet as The Fedneck - to talk about life, loyalty, and the one food that might unite America: the cheeseburger.

Trey built a following by doing something simple and doing it well - celebrating thick, no-nonsense burgers and unapologetically standing by one very specific opinion: tomatoes have no business on a burger. (To be clear, he doesn't hate tomatoes… he just believes they're in the wrong job description.)

The guys dive into how Trey got started, where The Fedneck nickname came from, growing up in Alabama, Gen X nostalgia, old-school country music, and why simple things done right still matter. Along the way, they debate smashburgers vs. thick patties, discuss the structural sabotage of overly wet toppings, and explore what food says about identity, memory, and knowing exactly who you are.

It's funny. It's nostalgic. It's unapologetically Southern. And by the end, you might rethink what belongs on your next burger.

Grab a seat at the table - and maybe hold the tomato. 🍔

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In this episode of Southern Gentlemen, Chris and Winston kick things off with a brand-new NASCAR conspiracy theory that may or may not involve shadowy decisions, suspicious finishes, and a healthy dose of overthinking. Are we asking questions? Yes. Are we qualified to answer them? Absolutely not.

Then Chris drops a bombshell: he's started using a new supplement... and let's just say it includes sheep testicles. (You read that correctly.) The fellas discuss masculinity, testosterone, modern wellness trends, and whether this is peak health optimization or just peak midlife crisis.

From there, they dive headfirst into the glorious chaos that was the Winter Olympics. Chris confesses his full-blown obsession with curling, Canada finds itself accused of cheating (in curling, of all things), and the USA brings home gold in both men's and women's hockey. There's talk of national pride, Justin Trudeau's infamous tweet, Barstool's lightning-fast response to Team USA's win, and the social media firestorm sparked by Jimmy's Famous Seafood after clapping back at a Huffington Post article.

It's sports. It's drama. It's testosterone (apparently sheep-based). It's the Olympics through the lens of two Southern guys who care way too much about curling strategy.

As always - laughs, hot takes, and just enough common sense to keep us out of real trouble.

Cheers, y'all.

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When most of us hear "Mardi Gras," we think beads, Bourbon Street, and stories that probably shouldn't be repeated in polite company.

But is that really what Mardi Gras is?

In this episode, Chris and Winston admit they don't know much about it — and decide to find out. We dig into the history of Mardi Gras, the meaning of Fat Tuesday, and how it connects to Lent, Ash Wednesday, and the 40-day season leading up to Easter. We explore how a medieval European Catholic tradition made its way to the American South, why Mobile, Alabama technically did it first, and how New Orleans turned it into a cultural phenomenon.

Along the way, we talk king cakes (and the plastic baby inside them), krewes, the symbolism of purple, green, and gold, and whether Mardi Gras is just chaos… or actually a deeply structured spiritual rhythm of feast before fast.

If you've ever wondered what Mardi Gras really means — beyond the highlight reel — this episode is your beginner's guide.

Beads to ashes.
Feast to fast.
Let's learn something.

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In this episode, Chris opens by making a few clarifications and corrections from a previous episode, tightening up a few points and setting the record straight.

From there, we get into the meat of the episode, a wide-ranging conversation on the First Amendment and why it still matters in real life, not just in theory. We talk about free speech, limits, cultural pressure, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice in a loud, reactive world. This isn't a legal lecture - it's a practical, grounded discussion about discernment, courage, and what it means to speak wisely as men in the public square.

We close the episode on a lighter note, turning our attention to the upcoming Daytona 500, why it still carries weight as a cultural institution, and what we're watching for as race day approaches.

Southern Gentlemen style - thoughtful, direct, and rooted in principle.

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In this episode of the Southern Gentlemen Podcast, Chris and Winston sit down with Will Newman, founder of Edley's BBQ, for a conversation that hits right at the crossroads of business, faith, family, and Southern Hospitality.

We start with Edley's response to Winter Storm Fern - when Will and his team fired up the pits to serve free pork sandwiches to linemen, first responders, and folks displaced by the storm. It's a powerful look at what it means to show up for your community when it matters most.

From there, Will walks us through the Edley's origin story, growing from a single location to 11 restaurants over the past 15 years, and what that kind of growth teaches you about leadership, humility, and building culture that scales. We dig into BBQ culture, what makes Tennessee BBQ special, and why food is often the front door to real hospitality.

Will also opens up about leaning more intentionally into his faith as the leader of a fast-growing company, and how running a business at this level has shaped him - as a husband, a dad, and a man trying to keep his priorities straight.

And of course, we keep it Southern and have some fun along the way, including Will's hot takes on timeless debates like Waffle House vs. Cracker Barrel. He even shares a story about trying a famous pitmaster's brisket that was so dang good it made him curse!

This one's about generosity, grit, and doing good work the right way - plates full, hearts open, and doors wide.

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