Sean of the South

A tale of kindness at Christmas, and the unlikely heroes who are thoughtful enough to make the holiday what it is. Music by Martha Spencer.

The story of a people who struggle against each day, and the unexpected visitors of Christmas. Music by Adam Kiesling.

Sean tells a personal story about what makes a boy want to become a writer, and what makes a man dream of becoming a columnist. Music by Cocek! Brass Band. 

Thanksgiving comes early for those with scattered families, Sean delivers the story of one such holiday. Music by the Misty Mountain String Band. 

Sean talks about the weekend spent with elders, and old men who help make us who we are. Music by Sugar and the Mint.  

Sean chaperones a van load of teenagers to the Smoky Mountains to visit Dollywood, and lives to tell about it. Music by the High 48's. 

The story of growing up, of beautiful water, and a lonely boy who just wants to catch a fish. Music by Woody Pines. 

The story of getting lost, and the ones who help us find our way back. Music by the Quasi Brothers. 

Of women, and church potluck tables, and the cake revered by many, Sean tells the story of the women who cook poundcake. Music by California Feetwarmers. 

A story of under-confident children, writing letters, and kindness. Music by Jake and Rebekah Workman.

Sean tells the story of a third-grader who has a knack for poetry, and a tale of angels from the Methodist tradition. Music by The Barefoot Movement.

Happiness is an old dog who doesn't know a stranger, and a Baptist foot-washing service. Music by Hot October.

The season draws to a close and it is the end of summer blessings. Sean delivers a tale of his mother, and the gentle wisdom she offered. Music by the Wildmans.

The 50th episode of Sean of the South, recorded at the Mount Vernon Theater in Tallassee, Alabama, with foot-stomping music played on the same stage where Hank Williams performed. Music by the Goat Hill String Band.

The love between a father and his girl—a late bloomer who finds her own way in life. Music by Hearts Gone South.

Hear Sean talk about life as he knows it, his own story, and the way he sees things. Music by Hayfever.

Sean tells the story about love, second chances, and small weddings in clapboard meeting houses. Music by Haywire Bluegrass Band.

Two young men headed for Montgomery, out on their own for their first time. Music by Stuart Mason and Little Black Train.

A story of summer rains, elderly barbers, hardware stores, and meeting people who make the world go round. Music by Brandon Lee Adams.

A story of old men with too much time on their hands, porch sitting, chewing the fat, and Piggly Wiggly. Music by Songs from the Road Band.

Sean discusses the current state of Southern English, followed by the tale of a man who encounters the hospitality of his own people. Music by Greensky Bluegrass.

A girl returns to the place of her beginning, after a lifetime living out West, she crosses the Alabama border and rediscovers what it means to be home. Old-time fiddle music by Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains.

Sean sits behind a grand piano and performs with his band of 16 years, the Boiled Peanuts, then tells the story of a hometown 4th of July among Southern Baptists who eat too much potato salad. Music by the Boiled Peanuts.

Prairies, wheat, and small towns no bigger than area rugs. Sean visits the land of his father and meets strangers along the way, discovering who he came from, and how life isn’t all that different on the plains. Music by Kansas’ own Truckstop Honeymoon.

The summer story of church supper on the grounds, helping a few people in need, and what it means to eat food at a Baptist potluck. Music by South Carolina's own Backline bluegrass.