The last show of the season is here. Out with 2022, in with 2023. Sean delivers a seasonal concert, playing old songs and favorites with friends and musicians. We hope you have a happy New Year. 

The last show of the season is here. Out with 2022, in with 2023. Sean delivers a seasonal concert, playing old songs and favorites with friends and musicians. We hope you have a happy New Year.

Bring On the New Year | Sean of the South

Coming to you from Charleston, South Carolina, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band. Sean tells a story about a famous hymn, and then recounts the harrowing experience of singing in the Christmas choir of his youth. 

Coming to you from Charleston, South Carolina, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band. Sean tells a story about a famous hymn, and then recounts the harrowing experience of singing in the Christmas choir of his youth.

Charleston, South Carolina | Sean of the South

The show comes to you from Florida, with special musical guest the Petersen family bluegrass band, and the Sainsbury Salvation Army Band. Sean recites a Yuletide poem entitled "'Twas the Night Before Waffle House," and tells a story about a Christmas tradition from long ago. 

The show comes to you from Florida, with special musical guest the Petersen family bluegrass band, and the Sainsbury Salvation Army Band. Sean recites a Yuletide poem entitled "'Twas the Night Before Waffle House," and tells a story about a Christmas tradition from long ago.

The Great State of Florida | Sean of the South

Live from the Carolinas, with special musical guest Becky Buller. Sean recites a story about Christmas trees, and then tells a story about a fortuitous December snowstorm in North Carolina.  

Live from the Carolinas, with special musical guest Becky Buller. Sean recites a story about Christmas trees, and then tells a story about a fortuitous December snowstorm in North Carolina.

Welcome to North Carolina | Sean of the South

Coming to you live from Birmingham, Alabama, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band, and John Reischman. Sean reads letters that were written on Thanksgiving from the Civil War, and other wars past, and tells a story about a family Thanksgiving long ago. 

Coming to you live from Birmingham, Alabama, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band, and John Reischman. Sean reads letters that were written on Thanksgiving from the Civil War, and other wars past, and tells a story about a family Thanksgiving long ago.

Giving Thanks | Sean of the South

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, live from Tennessee, with special musical guest Tyler Grant, American flatpicking champion and singer. Sean sings a song in tribute of Minnie Pearl, then delivers a story about a rural side-of-the-road café. 

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, live from Tennessee, with special musical guest Tyler Grant, American flatpicking champion and singer. Sean sings a song in tribute of Minnie Pearl, then delivers a story about a rural side-of-the-road café.

The Tennessee Waltz | Sean of the South

The show comes to you live from Texas, with special musical guest the Slocan Ramblers, playing bluegrass by way of Ontario, Canada. Sean delivers a story about a childhood hero, and recites a poem in homage of Texan Taco trucks. 

The show comes to you live from Texas, with special musical guest the Slocan Ramblers, playing bluegrass by way of Ontario, Canada. Sean delivers a story about a childhood hero, and recites a poem in homage of Texan Taco trucks.

The Yellow Rose of Texas | Sean of the South

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, recorded in Atlanta, along with our special guest, Hearts Gone South, North Carolina's classic country and Western band. Sean reads the mail and delivers a story about ordering his first beer in the Gate City of the South. 

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, recorded in Atlanta, along with our special guest, Hearts Gone South, North Carolina's classic country and Western band. Sean reads the mail and delivers a story about ordering his first beer in the Gate City of the South.

I Love You, Atlanta | Sean of the South

Sean delivers his one-man show with a guitar in one hand, and his heart in the other. 

Sean delivers his one-man show with a guitar in one hand, and his heart in the other.

An Evening With Sean | Sean of the South

Sean tells the story of an American tradition common to the Southeast. Music by The Po Ramblin' Boys. 

Sean tells the story of an American tradition common to the Southeast. Music by The Po Ramblin' Boys.

Coca-Cola Boy | Sean of the South

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.

I do. And I like it. You probably will too.

You should listen.

Great stories! I’ll sit in my truck in the driveway to finish up an episode.

Y’all Listen Here!!!

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Sean of the South's 3rd annual Christmas special, live from the historic Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida. Sean and friends share the stage for an evening you are sure to forget for the rest of your life. With bluegrass music, Christmas choirs, and a tale of Christmas in the country. Music by Blue Mullet and the Pensacola Children's Choir. 

Sean of the South's 3rd annual Christmas special, live from the historic Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida. Sean and friends share the stage for an evening you are sure to forget for the rest of your life. With bluegrass music, Christmas choirs, and a tale of Christmas in the country. Music by Blue Mullet and the Pensacola Children's Choir.

Christmas in the South | Sean of the South

Sean tells the story of an elderly woman who embodies the bygone era, and of the nostalgia surrounding that world. Music by Sean's friends, the Chatham Rabbits. 

Sean tells the story of an elderly woman who embodies the bygone era, and of the nostalgia surrounding that world. Music by Sean's friends, the Chatham Rabbits.

Church Lady | Sean of the South

The 100th episode of the Sean of the South podcast, live from the Main Street Theater in Bradford, Pennsylvania, hometown of Case Knives. Music by Angela Autumn. The Sean of the South podcast is taking a sabbatical for the holidays and sincerely wants to wish all our listeners the best Thanksgiving, the merriest Christmas, and the happiest New Year. Thank you for believing in us, and making these 100 episodes possible. 

The 100th episode of the Sean of the South podcast, live from the Main Street Theater in Bradford, Pennsylvania, hometown of Case Knives. Music by Angela Autumn.  The Sean of the South podcast is taking a sabbatical for the holidays and sincerely wants to wish all our listeners the best Thanksgiving, the merriest Christmas, and the happiest New Year.  Thank you for believing in us, and making these 100 episodes possible.

100th Episode | Sean of the South

The beauty of unexpected friends found in unlikely places, and the simple joys of camper trailers. Music by Matt Sellars.  

The beauty of unexpected friends found in unlikely places, and the simple joys of camper trailers. Music by Matt Sellars.

Willie and Me | Sean of the South

The story of Sean's humble beginnings. Music by the British bluegrass legends of Clark Zuppardi Hartley. 

The story of Sean's humble beginnings. Music by the British bluegrass legends of Clark Zuppardi Hartley.

Humble Beginnings | Sean of the South

Hear Sean talk about life as he knows it, his own story, and the way he sees things. Music by Hayfever.

Believe | Sean of the South

Sean recalls how he started telling stories, and his simple beginnings, and the unlikely friends who pointed him onward. Music by Hank and Pattie and the Current. 

Sean recalls how he started telling stories, and his simple beginnings, and the unlikely friends who pointed him onward. Music by Hank and Pattie and the Current.

Bless Their Hearts | Sean of the South

Sean discusses the current state of Southern English, followed by the tale of a man who encounters the hospitality of his own people. Music by Greensky Bluegrass.

Southern Hospitality | Sean of the South

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

Poundcake Boys | Sean of the South

Sean tells a story about his blue-collar father, the day he took him to work, and a black-and-white portable television. Music by Red Cedar Review.

The Andy Griffith Show | Sean of the South

A girl returns to the place of her beginning, after a lifetime living out West, she crosses the Alabama border and rediscovers what it means to be home. Old-time fiddle music by Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains.

Sweet Home Alabama | Sean of the South

The season draws to a close and it is the end of summer blessings. Sean delivers a tale of his mother, and the gentle wisdom she offered. Music by the Wildmans.

Mama | Sean of the South

Sean tells the story of old pickup trucks, friends, and the childhood moments that stick with us. Music by Vaden Landers.

Sean tells the story of old pickup trucks, friends, and the childhood moments that stick with us. Music by Vaden Landers.

Old Pickup Trucks | Sean of the South

Sean tells the story about love, second chances, and small weddings in clapboard meeting houses. Music by Haywire Bluegrass Band.

Love Songs | Sean of the South

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a trip to L.A., (Lower Alabama) and meet the old people who make the region what it is. Music by the Late Risers. 

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a trip to L.A., (Lower Alabama) and meet the old people who make the region what it is. Music by the Late Risers.

Lower Alabama | Sean of the South

Waffle House is a place to find truckers, drunks, and angels who are just trying to make it in this world. Sean tells the story about one such angelic being. Music by Thunder and Rain.

Waffle House Angels | Sean of the South

Life, love, and fried chicken shared in fellowship halls of rural America. Sean delivers the tale of what it means to attend a potluck. Music by the Price Sisters. 

Life, love, and fried chicken shared in fellowship halls of rural America. Sean delivers the tale of what it means to attend a potluck. Music by the Price Sisters.

Baptist Fried Chicken | Sean of the South

Sean tells the story about a man who is a "mess," and about the mess he gets himself into. Music by Randy Cook and the Commonwealth Bluegrass Band.

A Hot Mess | Sean of the South

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.

Road trips, wives, tomatoes, and an Oldsmobile. A two-lane drive from Alabama to Michigan. Music by Cumberland County Line.

On The Road Again | Sean of the South

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