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Southern Hospitality for Beginners

Southern Hospitality for Beginners

Written by: Audrey
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The American South has experienced rapid growth and change in recent years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with an influx of Northerners, Midwesterners, and Westerners moving to cities with warmer climates and more affordable housing markets. This podcast aims to discuss how the South is adapting to that change while still trying to hold on to its uniquely charming and slow way of life that has defined the region for decades.

Does Southern hospitality still exist? Do Southerners still wave from their front porches? Do they still drink sweet tea? Do they bring treats to new neighbors? Is the South hospitable enough to welcome outsiders?

More importantly, who can say "y'all"?

We answer these questions and more on Southern Hospitality for Beginners, featuring commentary from true Southerners and outsiders alike.

Audrey Davaz 2025 Social Sciences
Episodes
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    North Carolina State University Professor Robin Dodsworth, Ph.D., who has been studying linguistic change in Raleigh for years, says the Southern accent as we know it is definitely disappearing. Listen to the latest episode of SHFB to find out why she thinks that is.
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  • Coastal charm in Mississippi with Shannon Stage and Beverly Frater

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    Jan 18 2026

    When I think of coastal retreats, Mississippi does not come to mind. That's why Bay St. Louis surprised me when my sister- and brother-in-law introduced me to the charming Gulf Coast town in November. It was my first time in Mississippi, and I was pleasantly surprised by the slow, quiet vacation spot and all it had to offer, from seafood restaurants to coffee shops to locally owned boutiques and antique stores.

    We only spent a day there, so I didn't get to take in all the town has to offer, but on this episode of Southern Hospitality for Beginners, Beverly Frater of the Hancock County Historical Society and Bay St. Louis-based interior designer Shannon Stage fill me in on the town's rich history and Southern charm that appeals to visitors from all ocer the country.
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  • Classical femininity with Margaret Mitchell's relative, The Swish magazine founder

    Classical femininity with Margaret Mitchell's relative, The Swish magazine founder
    Dec 14 2025

    Hannah Brusven, founder and editor-in-chief of The Swish magazine, discusses her background as an eighth-generation Georgian. She is a relative of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler and Gone with the Wind author Margaret Mitchell.

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