Sean Dietrich

Sean of the South

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Columnist and novelist Sean Dietrich delivers homespun stories that might make you smile or cry. Tales of common people, rural places, small towns, and life in the American South. Based on the popular "Sean of the South" blog.

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Sean Dietrich

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O Little Town | Sean of the South 16.12.2017 22:22

Armed with a nothing but a guitar, Sean Dietrich sings a beloved carol, then delivers a story about childhood loss, and the small-town people who make life beautiful.

I'll Be Home for Christmas | Sean of the South 09.12.2017 23:38

Christmas potlucks, Methodists, fried chicken, and Santa Claus. Sean delivers a story about an unexpected visitor for the holidays. Music by the Mobile Children Singing Choir.

Angels We Have Heard | Sean of the South 02.12.2017 21:35

Sean Dietrich tells a story about a Christmas angel of lowly proportions, live from a county Christmas tree lighting. Music from Charleston, South Carolina's Red Cedar Review.

A Bloodhound Christmas | Sean of the South 25.11.2017 20:43

A story of Christmas and bloodhounds, live from the Buchanan County cattle auction. Sean Dietrich delivers a gilded story of childhood and its unexpected blessings. Music by North Carolina's own Kelley and the Cowboys.

Mama | Sean of the South 18.11.2017 23:28

Sean Dietrich delivers a tale live from the historic courtroom in Monroeville, Alabama. A story of bankruptcy, biscuits, homes on wheels, and an undying love for Mama. Music by 18-year-old New Orleans prodigy, Cameron Dupuy, and his Mid-City Aces.

Poundcake Boys | Sean of the South 11.11.2017 16:24

Holiness churches, snake handlers, and poundcake. Sean sings, and delivers a tale of serpentine proportions at the Chilton County Poundcake Competition in Verbena, Alabama.

Alabama Dances | Sean of the South 04.11.2017 19:44

A country dance with pinewood dance-floors, old barns, and old ladies sipping moonshine. Welcome to the world of walking-talking cliches from middle Alabama—with music from Copperline.

Daddy Was No Methodist | Sean of the South 27.10.2017 20:22

A litter of puppies is born in a Methodist church, and Sean Dietrich delivers the tale of exactly how it happened. A story about messy miracles in sacred places—with clarinetist, Don Erdman and his Dixieland jazz band.