Deep South Dining

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Mississippi cook, cookbook author, entrepreneur, television and social media personality, and friend of the show Elizabeth Heiskell back to Deep South Dining to talk about her famous chicken salad and pimiento cheese, social media presence, upcoming memoir Joy Ride , and more. Guest(s): Elizabeth Heiskell Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonlin...

Topic: Back by popular demand, Malcolm and Carol are hosting another “Coffee Shop” roundtable conversation with friends of the show, Rick Cleveland and Chef Gregory Glass . They’ll discuss what’s on their minds about food and what’s going on with food and foodways in Mississippi, the South, and the world. Guest(s): Rick Cleveland and Gregory Glass Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: foo...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol finally managed to sit down with the family behind Cooper's Country Meat Packers and Country Pleasin' Brand Sausage . Henry and Julyn Cooper join the show to talk about how the sausage gets made in Florence, the Butcher Shop and Restaurant, the process behind coming up with new flavors, and more. Guest(s): Henry and Julyn Cooper Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Pal...

Topic: September is Hunger Action Month, and Malcolm and Carol welcome Mississippi Food Network 's new Chief Executive Officer Karli Coughlin , Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Mobley, and Chief Development Officer Dan Nisbet to Deep South Dining to talk about how Mississippians can help fight hunger across the state. Then, they catch up on recent food-related events and news. Guest(s): Karli...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol take time to pay respects to Abe Whitfield of Abe's Grill in Corinth before welcoming Chef Alon Shaya and culinary historian June Hersh to the show to talk about their new cookbook Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival available October 6th, 2026. Guest(s): Alon Shaya and June Hersh Host(s):  Malcolm White and Caro...

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 05-11-2026 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 c...

Topic: Malcolm and Joe welcome Jackie Wilson, owner and operator of Bama Bay Oyster Farm on Mon Louis Island, Alabama, to talk about oyster farming, and the importance of research, resilience, and restoration of the oyster population in Mobile Bay. Guest(s): Jackie Wilson Host(s):  Malcolm White and Joe Sherman Email:  food@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the Queen of Biscuits, Chef Regina Charboneau , to the show to talk about her culinary career, cooking classes, her new "chefography", Six Courses: An Entertaining Life , and the reopening of King's Tavern in Natchez on September 1st. Guest(s): Regina Charboneau Host(s):  Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email:  food@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening...

Topic: It’s National Sandwich Month, so Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Gregory Glass from Sermon Sandwich Bar in Fondren and Dough Dough Bird in Northpark Food Court, to talk about his culinary background, storytelling through food, the art of sandwich-making, and more. Guest(s): Gregory Glass Host(s):  Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email:  food@mpbonline.org . If you enjoyed listening...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman and Mississippi-native living in Italy, Elaine Trigiani , back to the show to talk about olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian cheeses and breads, and how you can join Elaine on one of her many trips across regions of Italy. Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani and Joe Sherman Host(s):  Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman Email:  food@mpbonline....

Topic: With the premiere of the MPB Original documentary King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush coming to MPB Television on August 10th, Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner ( Sugar’s Place Downtown ) to Deep South Dining to talk about the new documentary, chitterlings and how to prepare them, the history behind this polarizing dish, and more. Guest(s) : Enrika Willia...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Joe Cravens back to the show to talk about Walker's Drive-In , the historic Fondren District, and taking over The Block at Fondren . Guest(s) : Joe Cravens   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/podcast Ho...

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef David Crews and Marisol Doyle back to the show to catch up on their newest events and accomplishments and share stories about their recent visit together in the Delta. Guest(s) : David Crews and Marisol Doyle   Host(s) : Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to...

Topic: Joe Sherman is filling in while Malcolm is away. Carol and Joe take some time to remember their dear friend, Thomas Williams. Then, they welcome Stafford Shurden back to the show to talk Gas Station Tailgate Reviews , his book Meet and Three , immigrant-owned businesses and restaurants in The Delta, and more. Guest(s) : Stafford Shurden   Host(s) : Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman Ema...

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...