Deep South Humor and Heart: Recent Episodes
Rob Goodwin
Small town Southern writer, Rob Goodwin, tells stories of his youth in rural Alabama; welcomes featured guests; and talks relevant and pop culture topics. Join Rob and guests with humor and heart, straight from the Deep South!
Join me as I sit down with my mother, sister, and nephew on Mother's Day to reflect on a few memories of Mom's childhood and more. I hope you will enjoy. Be sure to listen all the way to the end so you can answer the final question, :0)
Rob talks about his first day on his favorite job and how it went a little sideways. Also, is jealousy a natural part of the human condition, and can it make us do crazy things? There's also a tug-at-your-heart tale about Granny. Tune in!!
Back to discuss the greatest decade of all time, Rob and Stacy celebrate the good, bad, and "hairy," hits and misses of the 1980s. Also, how do you feel about your high school reunions? Tune in to find out if we will go or stay at home.
Rob checks in with a brief mental health update. Three quick steps in managing your mental health could make the difference. Tune in later this week as Stacy rejoins Rob for two full episodes!
Bloody Mary Chili, the cotton mill, and ghosting are just a few of the topics Rob and Stacy tackle this week. Listener questions are coming in. Rob and Stacy attempt to offer answers to the listener predicaments.
Rob Goodwin and Stacy Averette bring in the new year with both a funny and heart-warming episode. Tune in and find out why Rob's mother got pulled over in the wee hours of the morning. The episode also features holiday happenings and a special ode to Loretta Lynn.
This week Rob and Stacye discuss a possible trip to Europe, regional and cultural foods, and what it was like being a teenager in the 80s!
Join Rob and Stacy as they break down what's great about fall. The conversation drifts into Rob's weight loss, autumn trips to the beach, and Granny's adventures with party lines.
Shag carpet and polyester are the backdrop for Rob and Stacy's childhood trips to Olan Mills. Did you spend your youth posing for annual photos at the historic photography studio? Tune in for college football convo and more!
Rob and Stacy are back. Stacy is a new Mimi and talks about the addition of Baby Reed to her family. Did you grow up on well water? Rob did. Listen to stories straight from the heart.
Kay Cunningham and Ellen Hurst join Rob to remember the amazing life of humorist, singer, songwriter, and actress, Aimee Allen-Kirk. Listen in for the laughter and celebration of love.
Rob and Stacy discuss battling food addiction. Common in America, food is the center of social activities between friends and family. Food addiction can cause both physical and emotional struggles. Check out this podcast for an honest discussion and a little motivation to overcome.
Does our social life change after 50? Do we get in a rut? How can we maintain the social and physical activities we once loved at any age? Find out what Rob and Stacy have to say.
Stacy Averette makes her debut as Rob's new cohost. The two authors discuss overbooking yourself in life, what it means to be creative, and Rob's first trip to Buccees.
In this episode I share funny stories about growing up with my sister, and her mischief. She's grown into the most loving and charitable person I know. As a youngster, she was quite the little rascal.
I go it alone on this show, sharing stories about my friends, pets, and an old Ford Falcon van. I hope you'll join me for a short preview of what is to come this season on Deep South Humor and Heart.
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. St. Luke's Episcopal church of Jacksonville in partnership with the First United Methodist church is celebrating 26 years of serving the community of Jacksonville with the annual community Thanksgiving meal. Dawn Bowden, the director, sits down with Rob to discuss the event and the great ministry.
Rob and his dear friend, Linda Turner, discuss her service to the hearing impaired community and to Save-A-Life. Tune in for inspiration and good Southern friendship.
Best pals, Jennifer Brannon and Melita Childs join Rob in the studio for a great conversation about life and friendship. You'll be entertained and inspired to hang out with your buddies more! Enjoy a humorous episode!
Nancy Kurre moved to Birmingham, AL in the early 90s from her small hometown in Illinois. After years of traveling and working, Nancy wanted to start a family. You'll love Nancy's story and her three miracle babies. Give a listen!
Coach Richard Smith sits down with Rob to break down the college football season, especially the SEC. Richard shares spooky stories about Halloween, his older brother Jimmy, and his own personal partner in crime, Josephine Henry.
One of the best holiday cooks around, Deb Sanderson, gives a preview of what the holidays will be like for her, shares her recipe for Pralines, and gives an update on her love, Gary. Tune in for a great conversation with a sweet Southern Belle.
In Episode 20, Rob Goodwin talks about his work ethic and where it came from. Aimee Allen-Kirk is back in the studio to talk Bob and Annie questions, top scandals of the 90s, and camping! Tune in for a few laughs and heart tugs, straight from the Deep South.
Diane Cochran-Wood and Dewayne Kiker join Rob for stories about community stores, yard sales, casinos and more. This trio will tickle your funny bone.
Rob Goodwin sits down with Dewayne Kiker, the honorary Mayor of Possum Trot. Dewayne talks growing up in the South, local, state, and national politics, and good ole Southern English.
Rob and Linda Mundy sit down for a discussion about Father's Day. Listen in for a few Father's Day facts and stories of Rob's childhood with his Dad, Floyd Ray.
Rob Goodwin, author, director, and podcaster welcomes guests from a variety of backgrounds. Check out another comical and heartfelt episode with Rob's sidekick, Aimee Allen-Kirk.
Rob welcomes Debbie Shelton and Richard Smith to the studio. The trio discuss a wide range of subjects including Debbie's teaching career, her first car, Bama football and more. Tune in for a good ole fashioned conversation, straight from the Deep South.
Growing up in a rural area, Rob Goodwin was able to form lifelong friendships with neighboring kids. Deborah Ann Pledger, Deborah Lynn Williams, and Sherry Hulsey join Rob for another episode of laughter and love, straight from the Deep South.
May is Mental Health Awareness month. In this special episode, Rob Goodwin, who lives with Bipolar Disorder is joined by Judy Hurst and Kathy Stinson, who both lost loved ones to suicide. Judy and Kathy dealt with immense grief, but continue to use their voices and platforms for awareness and prevention. Please listen and share.
Local radio personality and ad exec, Trese Mashburn, takes over the podcast with stories of her life as a single empty nester, a creative businesswoman, and a modern mom who believes the best is yet to come! Tune in for laughs and love.
Rob Goodwin kicks off Season 2 of Deep South Humor and Heart with special guest, Aimee Allen-Kirk. Aimee brings a list of questions from listeners in our special "Dear Bob and Annie" segment. We are back for your weekly dose of humor and heart, straight from the Deep South.
From St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, Father Robert Fowler, sits down for a Sunday afternoon chat. It's Holy Week and we discuss last week's storms, Robert's rearing in Albany, and more.
Mary Zinola is back in the studio for another great episode. We discuss random events that changed our lives, Mary's handwriting analysis skills, and more. Tune in for a great listen.
A fun afternoon chat with Cherie Browning, Joni Ginn, Linda Mundy, and Ruth Davis. We discuss our Daddy's and their driving habits, old time Saturdays and Sundays, and Cherie and Ruth's cancer battle and victories.
They met 25 years ago working at "The Depot." Angie Coley and Deb Brooks Sanderson began a friendship after one was suspected of "spying on the other." You'll have to hear the story. Join Rob Goodwin for a Sunday afternoon sit down with two Southern ladies.
Rob sits down with four former classmates to pay tribute to Roy Webb School, the heart of a small farming and rural community in Alabama. Special guests include: Kristy Anderson Langford, Sherry Hill Hulsey, Deborah Ann Pledger, and Deborah Lynn Williams.
Dr. Stacy Averette, author and counselor, visits the Robby Productions studio for a chat. Rob and Stacy discuss thriftin', grief counseling, writing, and travel. Don't miss these two Southerners for a nice informative chat.
Linda J. Mundy, a bonafide Southern Matriarch joins Rob for a Saturday night chat and a glass of wine. Tune in to hear some of Linda's celebrity sightings and more!
Mental health and family stories are the topic of this episode. Take a trip down memory lane with Rob and special guest, Mary Zinola.
Rob Goodwin welcomes special guest, Aimee Allen-Kirk, local singer and humorist. The two have enjoyed a 30 year friendship that started when they were both teenagers working at Taco Bell. Enjoy stories about work, family, and friends. Tune in for a no-politics, no conflict zone; just Deep South Humor and Heart.
Rob Goodwin hosts Deep South Humor and Heart featuring special guest Richard Smith. The two talk Alabama football, southern rearing, and of course, Crisco spit cans.