Deep South Dining

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Chaz Lindsay ( Pulito , Rowan's ) to the show for a roundtable discussion about his businesses, fried chicken, hospitality industry trends, and more. Then, Mississippi Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joins the conversation to talk about Mississippi Farmers Market Week July 5th-11th, 2026. Guest(s) : Chaz Lindsay and Andy Gipson   Host(...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome Chef/Owner of Restaurant Tyler , BIN 612 , and The Guest Room in Starkville, Ty Thames , to the show to talk about how he got started on his culinary journey and how that led to his newest endeavor, Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce . Guest(s) : Ty Thames   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org...

Original Air Date: 05-04-2026 Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Stacey Greenberg, Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis , to talk about the Memphis culinary scene, the Edible Memphis publication, and more. Guest(s) : Stacey Greenberg   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donat...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with 9-year-old vegetable salesman, Simon Smith, about his summer enterprise. Then, they welcome Gina Diamond from Gina Diamond's Flower Co. to talk about her new book, The Blooming Table: A Collection of Recipes, Florals, and Beautiful Tables. Guest(s): Gina Diamond   Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer   Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast....

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef/Owner of Fan and Johnny's in Greenwood, Taylor Bowen-Ricketts , back to the show to talk about her culinary journey and influences, creating interesting specials, Natchez Food and Wine 2026 , and more. Guest(s): Taylor Bowen-Ricketts   Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer   Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome, friend of the show and Cooking and Coping frequent poster Charlotte Duck Pelton , back to the show to talk about her recent road trip across the state visiting Mississippi restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide American South . Guest(s) : Charlotte Duck Pelton   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: f...

Original Air Date: 03-23-2026 Topic: Joe Sherman, "the Lebanese Breeze", is back on the show with Malcolm, Carol and Chef Alex Eaton ( Aplos and La Presa Taqueria ) to talk about Lebanese culture and cuisine in the South. Guest(s): Joe Sherman and Alex Eaton Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to M...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome urban strategist, entrepreneur, and biscuit maker, Josh McManus , to the show to talk about how food culture can help revive postindustrial cities like Jackson . Guest(s) : Josh McManus   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfound...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot , to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot , making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more. Guest(s) : Brent Tippitt   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: h...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Stacey Greenberg, Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis , to talk about the Memphis culinary scene, the Edible Memphis publication, and more. Guest(s) : Stacey Greenberg   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podca...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the current owners of Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Charles and Doe III Signa, to the show to talk about their family-owned grocery store turned restaurant in the Delta. They talk hot tamales, 3–4-pound steaks, wet salad, and more as they dig into the history of this iconic Southern restaurant. Guest(s) : Charles and Doe Signa   Host(s) : Malcolm White a...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol take on Sipp & Savor 2026 . They try food and chat with different chefs at The MAX in Meridian for their 6th annual fundraiser. Guest(s) : Alon Shaya, Penny Kemp, Loma Xayalinh, and Diane Walton   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpb...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol get prepared for Sipp & Savor 2026 and welcome Octavio "Tavi" and Shannon Arzola to the show to talk about their unique businesses in Gulfport, Tavi's Salumeria and Pop Brothers . They discuss Tavi's Spanish heritage, culinary journey across the United States, and how he and his wife brought a unique European dining experience to the Gulf Coast. Guest(s) : Octavio "Tav...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up after Hal's St. Paddy's Day Parade celebrations. Then, Leigh Bailey joins the show to talk about Salad Days in Flora and its recent ribbon cutting and grand opening of their new expanded facilities. They talk about hydroponic farming and the evolution of salad, and they taste test some salads. Guest(s) : Leigh Bailey   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol P...

Topic: Joe Sherman, "the Lebanese Breeze", is back on the show with Malcolm, Carol and Chef Alex Eaton ( Aplos and La Presa Taqueria ) to talk about Lebanese culture and cuisine in the South. Guest(s): Joe Sherman and Alex Eaton Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundati...

Topic: It's DRIVE time and St. Patrick's Day week, so Malcolm and Carol talk all things Irish and St. Patrick's Day Food. They share stories from their travels to Ireland, taste test some Soda Bread and Irish Stew, and talk with Chef Damien Cavicchi from Campbell's Bakery , Hal & Mal's , and The Walk-In about traditional and modern Irish foods and cooking techniques and MORE. Guest(s): Damien...

Topic: Malcolm is out this week, so Carol is joined by Joe Sherman to talk cookbooks and more. They welcome Delia Parman and Tim Pierce to talk about Delia and her husband's 67 Cookbooks challenge and the Memphis Culinary Scene. Guest(s): Delia Parman and Tim Pierce Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributin...

Topic: It's Malcolm's birthday week, so Carol brings in some sweets to share. Then, Poppy Tooker (New Orleanian, cookbook author, cooking instructor, culinary activist and historian, and host and producer of Louisiana Eats! radio show) joins the show to talk about the New Orleans food history, current culinary scene, and more! Guest(s): Poppy Tooker Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: f...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol are back after another Monday holiday. Lindsey Magee, Digital Engagement and Events Coordinator for Extra Table , gives an update on this year's March of the Mayors . Friend of the show, Enrika Williams, joins the show to catch up and talk about some upcoming food festivals across the state. And finally, MAX Events and Studio Manager, Elizabeth Williams, gives an update ab...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith , friends of Carol who volunteered to help rebuild Willie Mae's Scotch House and Dooky Chase's after Katrina. They talk about these historic New Orleans restaurants, their experiences during the rebuild, and their recent reunion 20 years after the storm. Guest(s): Leslie Kelly and Bill Smith Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email:...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol return to the studio after the MLK Holiday and a winter storm snow day to talk about Mardi Gras. They catch up with Chef Hunter Evans and congratulate him on recent accomplishments before talking with Robert St. John and The King Cake Mafia about King Cake. Guest(s): Hunter Evans, Robert St. John, Patrick Heim, and Joshua Bono Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email:...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol start the day with news about crawfish season, dietary guidelines, and more before welcoming Chefs Damien Cavicchi and Nicki Gatlin-Lovell from Campbell's Bakery , Hal & Mal's , and The Walk-In to talk King Cakes and Air Fryers. Guest(s): Damien Cavicchi and Nicki Gatlin Lovell Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening t...

Topic: It's the first episode of 2026, and Malcolm and Carol kick off the year by talking about 2025 and 2026 food trends. Then, they welcome Chef Austin Sumrall from White Pillars in Biloxi and Siren Social Club in Gulfport to talk about why the Gulf Coast is a "food heaven", Michelin Guide, Esquire, and Southern Living recognitions, and more. Guest(s): Austin Sumrall Host(s): Malcolm White and C...

Topic: It’s the week of Christmas, and Malcolm and Carol welcome Emily Liner from Friendly City Books and Scott Naugle from Pass Christian Books to talk about the best last-minute gifts, gadgets, and books to get the chef or “foodie” in your life this holiday season. Guest(s): Emily Liner and Scott Naugle Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome New York Times Food Correspondent and friend of the show, Brett Anderson , to talk about writing for The New York Times, working at The Times-Picayune in New Orleans during Katrina, being a restaurant critic, and more in this EXTENDED interview. Guest(s): Brett Anderson Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to th...