Best Tommy Tomlinson Podcasts (2024)

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Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her new book, literary friends, and getting the details right 39:13

10d ago39:13

39:13

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to North Carolina author Kristy Woodson Harvey, whose 11th novel, “A Happier Life,” comes out next week. They talk about her new book, how she stays inspired, and how her career started with a squash that looked like Elvis.By Tommy Tomlinson

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James Lee Burke, at 87, is still writing mysteries and reaching for infinity 29:03

27d ago29:03

29:03

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson interviews a legend: the mystery writer James Lee Burke, who has written 46 books and is still going strong at age 87. He’s got a new novel out in his Dave Robicheaux series, and he talks to Tommy about that — and a lot more.By Tommy Tomlinson

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SouthBound replay: Stephanie Stuckey revives her family's famous brand 31:37

1M ago31:37

31:37

This week on SouthBound, we’re re-airing host Tommy Tomlinson's 2022 interview with Stephanie Stuckey. Her family founded Stuckey’s, the iconic roadside stands of the South. And after a long fallow period, she bought the company and is resurrecting the brand.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Mike Collins interviews Tommy Tomlinson about his new book, 'Dogland' 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson sits in the guest's chair. Mike Collins, the host of “Charlotte Talks,” interviews Tommy about his new book, “Dogland.” It’s about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Pete Candler delves into the untold history of the South, and of his own family 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Pete Candler. He comes from a storied Southern family—one of his ancestors founded Coca-Cola—but Pete has written a new book about the secrets in his family’s history, and in the South’s history as well.By Tommy Tomlinson

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It's our second panel of SouthBound Live, a discussion about the future of Charlotte 53:13

3M ago53:13

53:13

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson convenes a panel of three experts on Charlotte for his second SouthBound Live event about the future of the city. This time we’re talking about affordable housing, equity, and what we can learn from the city’s history.By Tommy Tomlinson

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It's SouthBound Live, a panel discussion about the future of Charlotte 50:29

3M ago50:29

50:29

This week on SouthBound, we've got a live recording of a SouthBound panel discussion on the future of Charlotte. The panelists are Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill; Sil Ganzó, the founder of ourBRIDGE, which provides after-school programs for immigrant and refugee children; and John Searby, director of the Catawba Riverkeep…

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Alice Randall shines a light on the Black trailblazers in country music (including herself) 33:44

4M ago33:44

33:44

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Alice Randall, who became the first Black woman with a writing credit on a #1 country song with Trisha Yearwood’s 1994 hit “XXXs and OOOs.” Randall has now written a memoir called “My Black Country” and it comes with a companion album of the same name.…

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Kindred Motes helps companies doing well make sure they're doing good 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Kindred Motes, an Alabama native who works with nonprofits and small businesses to help them be more socially responsible. He also guides those companies to send money to places in the South that need it.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Jason Kirk grew up an evangelical kid. Now he's written a novel about it 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Jason Kirk, whose novel “Hell Is a World Without You” draws from his experiences as a teenager in evangelical churches. We talk about how those churches shaped him, and what his beliefs are now.By Tommy Tomlinson

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SouthBound replay: Tressie McMillan Cottom explores deep American issues both public and personal 44:35

5M ago44:35

44:35

Today's SouthBound podcast is a replay of host Tommy Tomlinson's conversation from summer 2023 with Tressie McMillan Cottom, a sociologist, author, columnist for the New York Times and recipient of the MacArthur “genius grant.” Their conversation ranges from the concept of whiteness in American life to the tragedy that shaped her life.…

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Social media star Landon Bryant explains the South to the rest of the world 33:21

6M ago33:21

33:21

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Landon Bryant, the social media star known for his videos discussing the ways and words of the South. He used to be a Mississippi schoolteacher; now, he gets recognized at Disney World.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Rebecca Renner takes us to 'Gator Country' with a tale of swampers and poachers 30:21

6M ago30:21

30:21

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Rebecca Renner, whose new book is called “Gator Country.” It’s the amazing story of a Florida wildlife agent who went undercover to bust a ring of alligator poachers.By Tommy Tomlinson

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A holiday gift from us to you: the Best of SouthBound 2023 32:16

7M ago32:16

32:16

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson presents the Best of 2023 episode. We’re playing clips from favorite guests: Ben and Erin Napier, Robert Earl Keen, Bomani Jones, and many more. Come celebrate with us.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Ellen Ann Fentress plumbs how the South segregates in more ways than one 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Mississippi journalist Ellen Ann Fentress, who has two fascinating projects: her new memoir, called “The Steps We Take,” and her website documenting the history of segregation academies in the South.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Historian Johnny Smith explores Michael Jordan's delicate dance with racial issues 45:16

7M ago45:16

45:16

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to historian Johnny Smith, author of a new book called “Jumpman,” about Michael Jordan, and the dance he did regarding racial issues throughout his legendary NBA career and beyond.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Max Marshall tells a wild tale of a fraternity drug ring in 'Among the Bros' 45:06

8M ago45:06

45:06

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Max Marshall, author of the new book called “Among the Bros,” a wild and true story about a massive, multistate drug ring centered around fraternity members at the College of Charleston. The party felt like it would never end … until it did.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Mike Chamberlain studies the majesty and mysteries of the wild turkey 38:46

8M ago38:46

38:46

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Mike Chamberlain, a researcher at the University of Georgia who is an expert on wild turkeys. They talk about the changing landscape for wild turkeys, and how different they are from the Butterballs we have at Thanksgiving.By Tommy Tomlinson

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SouthBound replay: Poet Ada Limón searches for 'radical hope' 32:44

9M ago32:44

32:44

This week on SouthBound, we replay host Tommy Tomlinson's 2021 conversation with Ada Limón, who is a United States Poet Laureate and recent recipient of a MacArthur “genius grant.” They talk about a lot of things, but mostly about hope.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Kate Medley documents the Southern treasure of gas station food 31:57

9M ago31:57

31:57

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Kate Medley, a photographer who spent years roaming the South to take pictures of gas station food, and the people and places that serve it. Her photos are collected in a new book called “Thank You Please Come Again.”By Tommy Tomlinson

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MiM #48 Mel Schwartz Interview - Quantum Physics and Mental Health 50:35

3y ago50:35

50:35

According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) 20.6% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2019 (51.5 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults. In this episode I chat with Mel Schwartz, psychotherapist, marriage counselor, author, 2xTEDx speaker, podcaster and leadership consultant. We chatted on a variety of mental health rela…

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MiM #47 What If I Forget To Breathe? 26:01

3y ago26:01

26:01

"What If I Forget To Breathe?" is ridiculous, right? Why on earth would I forget the breathe? Breathing is an automatic process, so why worry about? But all the same, it is something I have worried about. In today's podcast I explore the world of anxiety, troublesome thoughts, and mental health. I'll talk about how my mental health has affected my …

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MiM #46 Interview with Tommy Tomlinson author of The Elephant in the Room 57:38

3y ago57:38

57:38

In this episode I chat with Tommy Tomlinson, award-winning journalist and author of the memoir The Elephant In the Room, about life as an overweight man in a growing America. He is the host of the podcast “SouthBound” in partnership with WFAE, Charlotte’s NPR station. He has written for publications including Esquire, ESPN the Magazine, Sports Illu…

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MiM #45 Diets and Surgery and Programs, Oh My! 27:55

3y ago27:55

27:55

In this episode I talk about my experience with various diets, weight loss programs, and looking into bariatric surgery and why I ultimately decided to do it on my own. Questions or comments? Leave them here or reach to mike@mikeinspiresme.com. I welcome your feedback! Please, help support our causes! We have merchandise and ways in which you can c…

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MiM #44 Managing Stress 24:19

3y ago24:19

24:19

Whether we like it or not, stress is unavoidable. We know there is both good and bad stress and how you handle the latter is key to how it affects you. Long-term stress can damage your health, but there are things you can do to help reduce the effect it has on your mind and body. Today I talk about some of the things I have done which have been eff…

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MiM #43 Weight Loss - What You Do After Matters Most 22:50

3y ago22:50

22:50

It's well-known that many who lose weight gain it back. In this episode I share some of my observations and personal experience with this issue, and what can be done to sustain your weight loss. Questions or comments? Leave them here or reach to mike@mikeinspiresme.com. I welcome your feedback! Please, help support our causes! We have merchandise a…

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MiM #42 Trapped in A DIET PRISON! 26:57

3y ago26:57

26:57

According to Boston Medical, "An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and Americans spend $33 billion each year on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese." Today I talk about my experience with dieting, having an eating disorder, and what I have found to be best for my health. Questions o…

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MiM #41 Walk Away Your Troubles 24:21

3y ago24:21

24:21

Walking is one of the most health beneficial activities we can do. It not only improves your physical wellbeing, but your mental health as well. Some doctors are now prescribing hiking to help in the treatment of chronic health conditions. In this episode we'll take a 'Hike with Mike' through my personal experiences with the benefits of walking. Qu…

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MiM #40 What's Eating You? 24:28

3y ago24:28

24:28

Why is it so hard for some people to stick to a healthier lifestyle? Did you ever wonder why despite knowing what we should eat we still end up over-indulging in those things that are not so good for us? Today I explore some of the reasons why we struggle with these things and my tips for a healthy balance. Questions or comments? Leave them here or…

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MiM #39 Whatcha Waiting For? 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

There are many things in our lives that we tell ourselves or know we ‘should’ do - why do we never get around to them, or start but do not continue? Today I explore the reasons we may delay or put off those things and why it is important to take charge before it's too late, most importantly as it relates your health. Questions or comments? Leave th…

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Tommy Tomlinson Podcasts

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Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her new book, literary friends, and getting the details right 39:13

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James Lee Burke, at 87, is still writing mysteries and reaching for infinity 29:03

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SouthBound replay: Stephanie Stuckey revives her family's famous brand 31:37

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Mike Collins interviews Tommy Tomlinson about his new book, 'Dogland' 52:40

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Pete Candler delves into the untold history of the South, and of his own family 42:44

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It's our second panel of SouthBound Live, a discussion about the future of Charlotte 53:13

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It's SouthBound Live, a panel discussion about the future of Charlotte 50:29

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Alice Randall shines a light on the Black trailblazers in country music (including herself) 33:44

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Kindred Motes helps companies doing well make sure they're doing good 35:47

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Jason Kirk grew up an evangelical kid. Now he's written a novel about it 42:49

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SouthBound replay: Tressie McMillan Cottom explores deep American issues both public and personal 44:35

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Social media star Landon Bryant explains the South to the rest of the world 33:21

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Rebecca Renner takes us to 'Gator Country' with a tale of swampers and poachers 30:21

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A holiday gift from us to you: the Best of SouthBound 2023 32:16

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Ellen Ann Fentress plumbs how the South segregates in more ways than one 35:33

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Historian Johnny Smith explores Michael Jordan's delicate dance with racial issues 45:16

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Max Marshall tells a wild tale of a fraternity drug ring in 'Among the Bros' 45:06

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Mike Chamberlain studies the majesty and mysteries of the wild turkey 38:46

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SouthBound replay: Poet Ada Limón searches for 'radical hope' 32:44

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Kate Medley documents the Southern treasure of gas station food 31:57

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MiM #48 Mel Schwartz Interview - Quantum Physics and Mental Health 50:35

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MiM #47 What If I Forget To Breathe? 26:01

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MiM #46 Interview with Tommy Tomlinson author of The Elephant in the Room 57:38

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MiM #45 Diets and Surgery and Programs, Oh My! 27:55

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MiM #44 Managing Stress 24:19

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MiM #43 Weight Loss - What You Do After Matters Most 22:50

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MiM #42 Trapped in A DIET PRISON! 26:57

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MiM #41 Walk Away Your Troubles 24:21

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MiM #40 What's Eating You? 24:28

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MiM #39 Whatcha Waiting For? 34:24

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