Simmons Sooty Stories

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Simmons Sooty Stories ! In this episode, Jeff and Trent dive deep into the early, "scrappy" years of the business and married life. From living in a colorful triplex on 8th Street to the hard lessons learned while working out of a spare bedroom, this is a look at the "sooty" foundations of Top Hat Chimney Sweeps. In this episode, we cover: The 8...

Send us Fan Mail The episode begins with the host discussing his decision to change the podcast name to "Swept Away," a title suggested by his AI friend, before deciding to keep the original name . The story then picks up where the previous episode left off, with the host working for Goodwill and preparing to meet his future wife, Denise, who was in radio sales. Key points from the episo...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a captivating episode of Simmons Sooty Stories as our guest, Jeff, shares his incredible journey of perseverance and unexpected turns. From a childhood accident in a furniture factory that cost him two fingers and spurred his decision to pursue higher education , to overcoming academic challenges at Auburn University. Jeff recounts his early experiences working at a te...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 2 of Simmons Sooty Stories! This week, we dive into the fascinating and often comical misadventures of our host directly after high school. Discover why he opted out of college despite his father's firm directive of "military or Citadel". Travel back to the 70s, an era defined by "sex, drugs, and rock and roll" , as he reveals his youthf...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Simmons Sooty Stories, hosts recount their humorous struggles with recording, including a "third or fourth attempt" at part one of their first episode, losing the first half of a previous recording, and technical difficulties with sound and slow motion. Jeff Simmons, owner of Top Hat Chimney Sweeps, shares the origins of his business, revealing he boug...