What in Tarnation? A Southern Cure for Quandary: Recent Episodes

Stephanie Barnhill Neal

Well hey, y'all! This podcast is dedicated to everything southern. We're here to answer your questions about North Carolina and the south, with a dash of humor and a big heapin' hunk of factual truths that will be sure to cure any of your curiosities. This podcast is hosted by Stephanie Barnhill Neal, a North Carolina native with roots in Bladen, Cumberland, Wake, and Harnett Counties. Stephanie works as a writer, photojournalist, photographer, and kid chaser of 5 youngins. Her latest research devels deep into the Antebellum, Civil War, and Reconstruction periods of North Carolina. She is currently writing 2 books and enjoys spending time in the Cape Fear River with a John Hairr book, as she chases down the rapids with her camera and kayak.

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Welcome to our brand-new mini-series, Southern True Crime Chronicles. This True Crime podcast tells the story of North Carolina's most notorious female serial killer, Velma Barfield. Journey with amateur historian, author and photographer, Stephanie Barnhill Neal as she tells the true story of Velma's early years, adulthood and what led her down the path to hell. In this two-part episode, native North Carolinian, Neal digs deep to uncover state and local records about Velma's family and their past. In this episode, we'll share falsehoods about Barfield's story, as well as how her crimes not only affected her family, but an entire community. 

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In this episode, I interview author, speaker, and historian, Dr. Karen L. Cox, a professor at UNC-Charlotte. Dr. Cox talks about her past works, her research on southern history, and her time in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We discuss the Lost Cause Narrative, Confederate Monuments in North Carolina, as well as the Daughters of the Confederacy. We also delve into what's going on today with the influx of transplants in North Carolina, as well as the Alex Murdaugh trial in South Carolina.

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Grab your notebooks, because class is in session. Welcome to our special North Carolina History 101, Why We're Called Tarheels. In this episode, we'll explore our state's early naval store industry and the Longleaf Pine. We'll deep-dive into folklore and the origins of the nickname. 

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He left a trail of fire in his wake, yet saved most of his rage for the state that started it all, South Carolina. Did he do the same for North Carolina? In this episode, we'll talk about William T. Sherman's little-known time in North Carolina. The union army's time in NC was significant but often left out of the history books and movies. Hear how it all ends with special guest, Patrick Neal. 

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A very happy holiday episode to our listeners with special co-host Kat Spradley. In this episode, two North Carolina natives share stories and southern Christmas traditions. We also share how native North Carolinians make Christmas uniquely our own, from shootin' down some mistletoe to filling our stockings with oranges and nuts. 

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And that's how you make a southerner look, so the old joke goes. In this episode, we'll explore the south's ever-changing opinion of General Sherman and how all hell broke loose when a mention of a monument to Sherman was brought to the public's attention.  We'll also discuss the state-funded Civil war and Reconstruction museum slated to be built in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and why there was such opposition. What in Tarnation, A Southern Cure for Quandary has its first co-host, Chris Busch. A childhood friend of the host, we'll talk about growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. 

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Explore North Carolina's early Muscadine Wine history with host, Stephanie Barnhill Neal. In this episode, we'll discuss the causes and effects of the Temperance movement, state-wide prohibition, and the aftermath of what was a flourishing industry. This special episode was created with the help of Duplin Winery in Rose Hill, North Carolina. 

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Episode 1In this raw and unscripted first episode, we bring you the topic of hurricanes in North Carolina with some hilarious antidotes and thoughts about enduring these storms as a North Carolina Native. We also compare notes and answer the question, "why do southerners panic when there are calls for snowstorms but go a little wild when there's a hurricane"? Join our host, Stephanie as she recounts her childhood memories of sitting outside during a hurricane and what to do to help get you and your family prepared.