Episodes

145
Sept. 15, 2023

Episode 145: The Quiet Man

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney sip on classic margaritas, delve into a personal letter from convicted murderer Judith Ann Neely, pay homage to the decline of print media, and talk about the joys of the Margaritaville lifestyle. Then Patrice tells a ghost story.
144
Sept. 9, 2023

Episode 144B: Goat Castle

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before.
144
Sept. 1, 2023

Episode 144: Goat Castle Part 2

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink the rest of their hellfire old fashioneds and talk southern detectives, media circuses, and charging admission to your sh*tty house. --- Marleah concludes the tale of Jennie Merrill's 1932 homicide in Natchez, Mississippi.
143
Aug. 27, 2023

Episode 143: Goat Castle Part 1

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Hellfire Old-Fashioneds and talk old southern homes, spite, cousin lovers, livestock-related lawsuits, and murder. Marleah begins the story of the 1932 murder of Jennie Merrill in Natchez, Mississippi. The cast of characters: a wealthy southern belle turned recluse, a mentally ill castoff of a landowning family, a goat-loving, litigious Arkansan, a poor laundress, and her mother, and a dapper black man down on his luck. Wait - is this a Tennessee Williams pl...
142
Aug. 18, 2023

Episode 142B: Festival Season

No synopsis does this episode justice. High points: "You put what where?" / Dick in a cooler / Jason Bateman and the Bill Pullman effect (it's me. It's not you) / Wedowee Mule Days / How to dress for UFO days / Courtney's family tree / Kurt Russell grinnin like a possum / Secret salsa recipe / Pressure cooker nightmares / I'd like an order of tatatats.
142
Aug. 11, 2023

Episode 142: Festival Season!

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Oreganoritas and learn about some unique festivals from every one of our South(east)ern states. From Doodle Soup Days to the Rattlesnake Rodeo, southern states have got us covered for unique and unusual celebrations. What’s in your state? Tell us what we’ve missed! Resources // Fire Ant Festival, Ashburn, GA, March North Carolina Pickle Fest, Mount Olive, NC, march Rattlesnake Rodeo, Opp, AL, March World Grits Festival, St George, SC, April Toad Suck Daze, ...
141
Aug. 4, 2023

Episode 141B: Doomsday Duo Part 2

Your lovely hosts taste test some horseradish-tomato aspic, laugh about Landon Bryant and country Jesus, and finish out the tale of the doomsday duo as we delve into the unsettling world of Lori and Chad as they discuss "zombie numbers" and "death percentages." Uncover their bizarre beliefs, rituals, and the absence of grief in a family that seems detached from reality. Listen in for a gripping, dark exploration of the human psyche.
141
July 28, 2023

Episode 141: Doomsday Duo Part 2

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Pickle Martinis and finish out the story of Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell.
140
July 21, 2023

Episode 140B: Doomsday Duo Part 1

In this podcast episode, the hosts receive a summer care package from their friends, the Halls of Parental Advisory Movie Podcast. The package contains a series of bubble-wrapped items that leave the hosts in fits of laughter, appreciating the humor and thoughtfulness of their friends. They also discuss the intense Southern heat, referencing a post by comedian Matt Mitchell. The conversation then shifts to a serious discussion about cults, specifically the LeBaron family, a polygamous sect of th...
140
July 14, 2023

Episode 140: Doomsday Duo Part 1

In this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink 10-year Scotch — slàinte mhath! — and leave the South for a bit (it's hot y'all) to talk about the Doomsday Mom and the Leave-It-To-Beaver "prophet": Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell. Part 1.
139
July 7, 2023

Episode 139B: Well Sheeeit

In This B-Side, we talk about our latest travels, a little more Leslie, and the ungodly weather phenomenon known as a heat burst. Also - don’t sleep naked, people. You heard it here first.
139
June 30, 2023

Episode 139: Well Sheeeit

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink rainbow sangria and talk about southern pride, hilarious joy, and the revolution of being you.
138
June 23, 2023

Episode 138: Classic TSS F-ing Aliens

Remember that classic episode of "The Strange South" where Marleah spilled the tea on David Huggins, the guy who claimed to have …ahem… “close encounters” of the intimate kind with an alien named Crescent? Well, it's back! Tune in for a refresher on this juicy, out-of-this-world tale!
June 16, 2023

Episode 137B: Dead Call

In this B-side episode of The Strange South, hosts Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney delve into the intriguing topic of communication from beyond the grave. They share personal anecdotes and discuss the emotional impact of dreams involving departed loved ones. The episode also touches on Southern traditions like Decoration Day, a time to honor those who have passed. The conversation is a blend of heartfelt reflections and light-hearted banter, offering listeners a unique perspective on death and th...
137
June 9, 2023

Episode 137: Dead Call

In this episode, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney sip on "It's Summer, Y'all!" - a refreshing watermelon margarita with lime (who knew!) and delve into the chilling world of phone calls from beyond the grave.
136
June 2, 2023

Episode 136B: Happy BIrthday Kathryn Tucker Windham!

Welcome to the B-Side, where every week we’ll dig a little deeper, drink a little longer, laugh a little harder, and share insights and itty bits you’ve never gotten to hear before.
136
May 27, 2023

Episode 136: Mermaids

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink ginger mint gin and tonics and talk ugly mermaids, ghost mermaids, spirit mermaids, and mermaids that want to eat you.
135
May 19, 2023

Episode 135: Humanzee

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink the burn-it-down cocktail and talk about the historical and recent human-animal hybrid experiments, notably human-chimpanzee hybrids or "humanzees," and the ethical implications.
134
May 12, 2023

Episode 134: Cosmetics Abuse

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Bulleit Spires, talk door-to-door makeup lines, Ben Gay, and learning leadership through being beaten and buried alive…?
133
May 5, 2023

Episode 133: Sinkholes & Dirt Mounds

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Micheladas and talk about everything from Muscogee Creek (alleged) lore (we think a white man from New York made most of it up--don't quote us...just a feeling), sinkholes, and the muddy politics on dirt & Sam’s Club in Oxford, AL.
132
April 28, 2023

Episode 132: The Dangers of Bathing

As they sip on their Mint Syrup Mojitos, Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney chat about the prevalence of over-the-counter drugs sold at truck stops and reflect on the infamous "dangers of bath salts" era that occurred in the 2010s.
131
April 24, 2023

Episode 131: LIVE from Jacksonville State University

Patrice, Marleah and Courtney drink Strawberry Mint Lemonade Punch and talk jazz zombies, clown panics and meowing nuns!
130
April 15, 2023

Episode 130: Tornado Warning

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Clean Up Sangria and talk about the worst tornadoes ever to hit the South.
129
April 7, 2023

Episode 129: Jamestown Potpourri

Patrice, Marleah, and Courtney drink Strawberry Margaritas and talk about the deliriant botany and diabolical butchery of Jamestown, VA.