Southern Rock with Michelle Southern

Matt breaks down a huge recruiting weekend for LSU football as six official visitors hit Baton Rouge, including four five-stars. He explains why the Tigers may have a real shot at flipping some major names, including the number one player in America, defensive tackle Jalen Brewster. Plus, the Ed Orgeron factor is already making noise on the recruiting trail, and LSU could be building the foundatio...

Matt breaks down the surprising injury stories behind LSU Baseball’s season, including Derek Curiel playing through a broken ankle before becoming one of the Tigers’ top hitters. Then comes the bigger question: could Curiel actually return to LSU instead of heading to the MLB Draft? Matt explains why the money says one thing… but Curiel’s comments may say another.

Today’s Southern Salute is all about the countdown officially being on. From tailgates and Tiger Stadium nights to the sounds, traditions, and emotions that come with Saturdays in Louisiana, Michelle celebrates being just 100 days away from LSU Football returning.

Today’s Southern Salute looks back at a surprising milestone for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. On this day in 2006, the band finally scored their first ever number one album in the United States with Stadium Arcadium… more than two decades into their career. Michelle talks about why the moment was such a big deal, the hits that came from the album, and how the Chili Peppers were somehow already one o...

Matt breaks down the biggest LSU storylines coming out of SEC Spring Meetings in Florida, including Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ed Orgeron returning to the LSU program and why Coach O’s long-term value may go beyond recruiting. Plus, a major health update on quarterback Sam Leavitt after offseason foot surgery, and what LSU Baseball losing Maverick Rizzi to the transfer portal means moving forwar...

Matt breaks down the pressure-packed SEC Tournament matchup between LSU and Oklahoma as Jay Johnson openly admits this is basically postseason baseball for the Tigers. Can LSU survive five wins in six days to keep hosting hopes alive? Plus, a look at LSU’s major pitching advantage tonight and Will Wade continuing to build one of the strangest veteran rosters in college basketball with former pros,...

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates Pete Townshend on his birthday. Michelle looks back at Pete’s path from shy book-loving kid to one of rock’s greatest guitarists, including the moment Bill Haley changed everything for him. Plus, the story behind “Substitute,” why Pete admitted the riff was inspired by Keith Richards, and a look back at The Who performing the song at the New Orleans Jazz & He...

LSU heads to the SEC Tournament after a brutal regular season finish, but the season isn’t dead yet. Matt breaks down why the Tigers saved William Schmidt for Oklahoma, the uphill road through Hoover, and what it would take for LSU to pull off an improbable SEC Tournament run and save its season.

Today’s Southern Salute looks back at May 18th, 1985, when Simple Minds hit #1 in America with “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Michelle dives into how the band nearly rejected the song, why the lyrics confused Jim Kerr, and how The Breakfast Club turned it into one of the most recognizable songs of the ‘80s. Plus, a revisit to the legendary final monologue from detention hall that made the movie ti...

Matt breaks down LSU’s game one loss to Florida and why Jay Johnson is clearly saving everything for Hoover. From William Schmidt’s expected SEC Tournament start to the offensive positives against Florida, Matt explains why LSU’s postseason hopes come down to one thing: winning the SEC Tournament. Plus, a full look at the newly released Saints schedule, including a brutal opening stretch, the Pari...

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates David Byrne turning 74. Michelle looks back at the impact of Talking Heads, the 1985 hit “And She Was” from Little Creatures, and why Stop Making Sense still holds up as one of the greatest concert films ever made.

LSU baseball heads into its final regular season weekend against Florida with a major rotation shakeup and all eyes already looking ahead to Hoover. Matt breaks down why Jay Johnson is likely saving William Schmidt for the SEC Tournament opener and what it’ll take for the Tigers to keep their postseason hopes alive. Then, in true SEC fashion, the Lane Kiffin drama machine keeps rolling. Matt react...

The NFL schedule leaks are starting to roll in, and one matchup already feels completely unreal: the Saints and Steelers in Paris on October 25th. Matt breaks down why this might be the funniest international game the league has ever booked, from Saints fans trying escargot like crawfish to Steelers fans invading France like it’s a steel mill field trip. He also gets into the real football side of...

On this day in 1938, Louis Armstrong recorded his legendary version of When The Saints Go Marching In and helped turn it into one of the most recognizable songs in music history. Michelle looks back at how Satchmo gave the classic its unmistakable New Orleans spirit and why the song still feels larger than life today.

Louisiana chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois joins Michelle Southern on Eagle 98.1 ahead of the premiere of Food Network’s new survival-style competition series Chopped: Castaways. Jean-Paul talks about growing up in Thibodaux, bringing Louisiana culture to a national audience, his hit series Duck Camp Dinners, and what it was really like competing on a remote island for $100,000. Plus, how his outdoors lif...

Lane Kiffin tried to walk back his Vanity Fair comments after Ole Miss fans erupted online, but Matt explains why this was never really about one interview. From leaving during the Rebels’ biggest season ever to becoming the face of their frustration, Matt breaks down why every comment Kiffin makes is going to reopen old wounds in Oxford.

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates the birthday of Steve Winwood, the legendary voice behind The Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith, and an incredible solo career. Michelle looks back at how Winwood exploded onto the music scene at just 15 years old, helped shape multiple generations of rock music, and delivered one of the most haunting songs ever recorded with “Can’t Find My Way Home.”

LSU gets swept in Athens and now the Tigers are staring down a brutal postseason reality. Matt breaks down what went wrong, what’s left to play for, and why a major offseason could be coming. Also, the latest from Saints rookie camp and why fans noticed Jordan Tyson missing practice.

On this day in 1981, the world lost reggae icon Bob Marley at just 36 years old. Today’s Southern Salute looks back at how Marley brought reggae to the mainstream, stayed true to his beliefs, and left behind music that still connects generations around the world.

Today’s Chad’s Collision Center Southern Salute celebrates Alex Van Halen turning 73 and the unbelievable story of how he and his brother Eddie accidentally changed rock history by switching instruments as kids. Plus, Michelle dives into why Alex’s drumming helped make Van Halen one of the most explosive bands of all time and spotlights a deeper cut fan favorite, “Light Up The Sky.”

Matt breaks down a massive weekend series for LSU baseball as the Tigers head to Georgia needing wins to stay on track for postseason positioning. Hear what Jay Johnson told his team ahead of the showdown, injury updates on key players, and why slowing down Georgia’s explosive offense won’t be easy. Plus, Will Wade lands another transfer as LSU basketball keeps building for the future.

Every May, Eagle 98.1’s Michelle Southern catches up with the man who held down afternoons before her, Baton Rouge radio legend Scotty Drake. This year’s conversation marked a pretty wild milestone: Michelle celebrating 8 years in afternoon drive on Eagle 98.1 , while Scotty celebrates 8 years of retirement. The two talk motorcycles, road safety, the continued mission of the Motorcycle Awareness C...

Michelle talks with Chandler Cleveland, Dealer Principal of Gulf Coast JCB , about the company’s major new Baton Rouge location and the huge grand opening celebration happening on 13769 Airline Highway. They discuss why Gulf Coast JCB chose Baton Rouge, the growth happening across south Louisiana, the importance of the construction industry in our area, and of course… the JCB DIGatron Monster Jam...

Matt Flynn breaks down the comments from former LSU coach Brian Kelly that have Tiger fans talking. Did Kelly really say Lane Kiffin can win a national championship at LSU because he’s getting resources Kelly never had? Or is everyone missing the bigger point? Matt dives into NIL, the transfer portal era, why “developing players” may not work anymore in college football, and whether Lane Kiffin’s...

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates Bill Kreutzmann turning 80 years old. Better known to Dead Heads as “Billy,” Kreutzmann played in every single one of the Grateful Dead’s more than 2,300 live shows and helped create one of the most legendary live music experiences in rock history. Michelle Southern looks back at the drummer’s incredible run with the Dead, the legendary “Rhythm Devils,” and the i...