Jamey Shirah, CEO of Revival Restaurant Group, joins this episode of Southern Fried! Born and raised in small town Georgia on his family farm, Jamey is defined by his work ethic and hospitable nature. This mentality has been transferred over to his company, Revival Restaurant Group, that strives for genuine hospitality to be shown at their restaurants in Atlanta and Birmingham. We hope you enjoy this episode and consider leaving us a review as Southern Fried continues to explore the South through its people!

Chef Jeremy Lett of Cracker Barrel joins this episode of Southern Fried! Growing up in Alabama and Florida, Chef Jeremy is no stranger to a kitchen, inspired by his grandmother who whipped up southern staples as well as Italian classics. Lett attended college at the University of Florida before finding his way into a restaurant kitchen in Tampa, where his love for the industry grew from there. Now, the head chef at the beloved Cracker Barrel, he continues to innovate in the kitchen while holding strong to the traditions that formed the restaurant. Enjoy this episode with Chef Jeremy and consider leaving Southern Fried a review!

Coach Duane Reboul joins this first in-person episode of Southern Fried. Coach Reboul is a New Orleans native who found his way to Birmingham,AL through coaching basketball at Birmingham-Southern College. A two-time national champion and multi-time conference champion and coach of the year, Reboul knows his way around the hardwood. Charlie spends this episode diving into Coach Reboul's childhood in Louisiana, coaching life in Birmingham, and of course, years spent in Starkville. We hope you enjoy this episode and consider leaving a review!

B.C. Rogers III joins Southern Fried this week!

Down South, one of the key aspects to many lives is a deep love for the outdoors and today on Southern Fried we have the opportunity to talk with B.C. Rogers III, the founder of Wren and Ivy, a brand focused on crafting high-quality gear for the sportsman lifestyle. B.C. and Charlie talk about his roots in Mississippi, time in Nashville, and his love for the outdoors and sportsmanship that’s derived through a family bond. If you enjoy this episode, please consider following, subscribing, or leaving a review so we can continue to further Southern Fried.

Bill "Bubba" Bussey joins our host, Charlie, on this episode of Southern Fried, as we explore the South through its people! Bussey is best known for his many years as a member of the "Rick and Bubba Show," the nationally-syndicated radio morning show that ran for 30 years. Join Bubba and Charlie as they recount his days growing up in Jacksonville, AL, his time in radio, and his new podcast "Bubba on the Lake." Enjoy this episode of Southern Fried and make sure to leave a review and follow the channel!

Sophie Hudson joins Southern Fried today! She is a fellow podcaster who resides in the South, a Birmingham native, and to make things even better, a Mississippi State Bulldog, it was a gift to have her on! Sophie is a bestselling author who has a gift of encouragement through her writing. For over 20 years she’s documented her ideas, life, and all that’s in between on her blog BooMama.net and has co-hosted the Big Boo Cast since 2007. She loves sporting events, cooking for friends, and a trip to downtown Birmingham to visit Helen. Enjoy this episode and subscribe to Southern Fried as we continue to explore the South through its people!

Robby Hayes joins Southern Fried this week! A Birmingham, AL native, Robby is no stranger to the community and hospitality shown across the South. In 2024, Robby, his wife Lauren, and a team of people formed Neighbor9, a non-profit seeking to create a movement of loving your neighbor through Community Done Differently. Robby talks with Charlie about his life in Birmingham, love for his Auburn Tigers, and the value of community in the South!

Chef Rob McDaniel joins this episode of Southern Fried, who, along with his wife Emily, has made a massive impact on the culinary scene not only in Birmingham, but has stretched throughout Alabama and the South. Chef McDaniel is a multi-time James Beard Semifinalist and executive chef of a New York Times top 50 restaurant in the US. From Haleyville to the Plains, Lake Martin to Birmingham where he now resides with his family, get excited as we chat with owner and executive chef of Helen and Bayonet, Rob McDaniel.