About South

Southern drinking mythology includes many larger-than-life stories about famous authors such as William Faulkner and Barry Hannah. However, according to American Literature scholar Matt Dischinger, this mythology leaves out important aspects of southern drinking culture. Today we sit down with Matt to talk about the impact of temperance as well as the current craft cocktail and local brewery boom in the South. We discuss “southern” spirits as well as regionally inflected drinking experiences. Our conversation explores how regional drinking culture is created and maintained through a combination of lived experiences and creative imaginings. Learn more about this episode at www.aboutsouthpodcast.com. | Co-Producers: Gina Caison & Kelly Vines | | Music: Brian Horton | | www.brianhorton.com |