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30/11/2021

We just released a brand new Christmas tune called "Climate Change is Killing Christmas", complete with plenty of jingle bells. Check it out!

A new classic Christmas song by Rhodes Bailey and the Frosty Five. changeThe Frosty Five:Jake ErwinSpencer CollinsEvan SimmonsZac Thomas...

09/07/2021

For our season finale, our guest is former U.S. Attorney and Obama appointee Bill Nettles. In this action-packed episode we discuss criminal justice reform, legal w**d, and Rock ‘N Roll shoot outs with this former SCDOJ leader. https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/episode-14-nettles/

25/06/2021

On this week’s episode of Asylum South podcast, Melanie Huggins from discusses how libraries have transformed from silent spaces to studios. We also talk UFOs, the Button King Museum, and play a quick round of “Best Band/Worst Band: 2000s edition.” https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/episode-13-huggins/

15/06/2021

This week we chat with political operative Bre Maxwell about the future of the Democratic Party, the 46 Hope Road PAC voter push, and cancel culture on the left. Plus, on Big Questions with Little People – is kissing grosser in a post-COVID world? https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/episode-12-bre-maxwell/

02/06/2021

This week, S.C. Senator Mia McLeod joins Asylum South to talk about the failings of the 2021-2022 legislative session and the devil’s bargain that is gerrymandering. Jessica gets to the root of birth control issues and the team asks which legislators are lifeboat material. https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/episode-11-mcleod/

29/05/2021

We were thrilled to have S.C.’s own Jeopardy Champion of Champions Ben Ingram on the Asylum South podcast this week! Ben takes us behind the scenes of America’s favorite game show, and we also discuss what makes a great Jeopardy! host as the show looks to fill Trebek’s shoes.

06/05/2021

Rhodes made an impromptu stop at the Button King Museum in Bishopville, S.C. Button King Dalton Stevens was a fixture on late night talk shows and the Guinness Book or World Records in the 1980s and 1990s. The plaque said there were two button-covered coffins, but we only saw one. We assume the other one was in use.

20/04/2021

We’ve have been taking our spring break to regroup, plan, and get some much needed R&R.

We’ll be back soon with new content, but while we’re out of the recording studio you can check out our previous episodes here 🔽

EPISODE 9 Gesundheit! Dr. Greg Black & The Yellow Death This week the gang tackles a worthy adversary that doesn't discriminate on the basis of political beliefs: seasonal allergies. Dr. Greg Black joins us for a robust discussion that may break a few hearts when he sets the record straight about yo...

30/03/2021

This week the gang tackles a worthy adversary that doesn’t discriminate on the basis of political beliefs: seasonal allergies.

Dr. Greg Black joins us for a robust discussion that may break a few hearts when he sets the record straight about your favorite locally-sourced remedies. But not to worry — he makes up for it by sharing the secret to improving your baby’s resistance to allergies.

Tune in to find out how!

This week the gang tackles a worthy adversary that doesn't discriminate on the basis of political beliefs: seasonal allergies. Dr. Greg Black joins us for a robust discussion that may break a few hearts when he sets the record straight about your favorite locally-sourced remedies. But not to worry -...

22/03/2021

The team straps on their six shooters to discuss the open-carry bill passed by the South Carolina House. Featuring reflections from advocates and experts as well as an interview with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Join us for a roundtable of what it all means for the future of gun rights and gun violence in the Palmetto State.

A special thanks to our guests this week:

- Sheriff Leon Lott of the Richland County Sheriff's Department

- Dr. Deborah Greenhouse, past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics' South Carolina Chapter

- Sherra Scott of South Carolina Carry Inc.

- Professor Seth Stoughton of the University of South Carolina School of Law

The team straps on their six shooters to discuss the open-carry bill passed by the South Carolina House. Featuring reflections from advocates and experts as well as an interview with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott. Join us for a roundtable of what it all means for the future of gun rights and gun...

16/03/2021

This week, the gang got some culture! After the first-ever, official Asylum South field trip to the Columbia Museum of Art for a viewing of the M.C. Escher exhibit, we ponder the evolving role of a museum in the digital age with CMA leaders Joelle Ryan-Cook and Jackie Adams. We also dish about the l...

15/03/2021

This week we ponder the role of a museum in the digital age with Joelle Ryan-Cook and Jackie Adams of the Columbia Museum of Art. We also dish about the latest attempts at election “reform” in the General Assembly. Oh, and there’s a rowdy round of Asylum South trivia to test how closely y'all been paying attention. Check it out!

https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/art-voter-fraud/

This week, the gang got some culture! After the first-ever, official Asylum South field trip to the Columbia Museum of Art for a viewing of the M.C. Escher exhibit, we ponder the evolving role of a museum in the digital age with CMA leaders Joelle Ryan-Cook and Jackie Adams. We also dish about the l...

10/03/2021

On this week’s episode of Asylum South, we asked Joe Cunningham what was next for him.

You can hear his full answer and our entire conversation here: https://www.asylumsouth.com

08/03/2021

This week we chat with former Congressman Joe Cunningham about everything from gerrymandering to what people make BBQ out of in his home state of Kentucky. Also find out what Joe's political future looks like in the wild world of Palmetto State politics.

https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/joe-cunningham/

The gang had a rollicking good time recording this week’s episode with former Congressman Joe Cunningham of the South Carolina Lowcountry and host of another mighty fine Palmetto State podcast, Joint Resolution. After lobbing some hard-hitting political questions Joe’s way, we test his knowledge...

03/03/2021

We’re off this week on the pod, but tune in next week. It’s going to be a good one. 👀

23/02/2021

Y'all! Episode 5 is out! We talk with veteran GOP strategist Chip Felkel about the future of the Republican Party. Rhodes and Jessica launch an impromptu public relations campaign for Spartanburg, and Zoomer Noah Barker discusses recent breaking news about emojis. http://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/chip-felkel/

The gang welcomes its first conservative guest, Chip Felkel — CEO of the Felkel Group, longtime Republican strategist, and retired drummer/DJ! Rhodes and Jessica launch an impromptu public relations campaign for Spartanburg, and Zoomer Noah Barker discusses recent breaking news about emojis. Speci...

18/02/2021

ICYMI: Our episode this week features an interview with Steve Benjamin, a conversation about Tim Alberta's scathing POLITICO profile on Nikki Haley, and a discussion about state-sanctioned dumpster fires with Rebecca Haynes of Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

Make sure to give it a listen!

EPISODE 4 "You've Got Mail!" with Special Guest Mayor Steve Benjamin This week the gang speaks with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, the first leader featured in a new segment called "Constituent Mail." We also gab about the various incarnations of Nikki Haley, state-sanctioned dumpster fires, and wha...

15/02/2021

Good Monday morning, inmates! Episode Four is here. This week the gang speaks with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, the first leader featured in a new segment called “Constituent Mail”! We also gab about the various incarnations of Nikki Haley, state-sanctioned dumpster fires, and what Sarah Palin was up to in Columbia the weekend of Rhodes' wedding.

Special thanks to:

- Rebecca Haynes of Conservation Voters of South Carolina for giving us the dirt on "pyrolysis"
- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin
- Asylum South Resident Ninja Noah Barker
- Friend of the Asylum Meg Kinnard, who now sees we stole her photo and used it without permission. We hope an invitation to appear on the podcast might atone for our sins.

Y'all take a listen and let us know what you think!

https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/steve-benjamin/

This week the gang speaks with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, the first leader featured in a new segment called “Constituent Mail”! We also gab about the various incarnations of Nikki Haley, state-sanctioned dumpster fires, and what Sarah Palin was up to in Columbia the weekend of Rhodes’ wedd...

13/02/2021

We're so excited to share our interview with Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin about his legacy as mayor, his future, and some of his favorite constituent mail on our next episode of Asylum South.

Episode dropping this Monday on www.asylumsouth.com and wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/02/2021

This week, we got some free marital advice from long-time divorce attorney (and Rhodes' mom) Nancy Bailey in our new segment "Marital Advice from a Divorce Attorney."

Listen now: https://www.asylumsouth.com/

09/02/2021

Dr. Jermaine Johnson For House District 80 is many things: a gentleman, a scholar, a legislator, a College of Charleston Athletics basketball legend, and Andrew Yang's BFF in SC. This week he adds "Asylum South guest" to that long list of accomplishments.

https://asylumsouth.com/episode/jermaine-johnson/

The gang welcomes Dr. Jermaine Johnson, newly-elected South Carolina State Representative (District 80). Join us as we talk Palmetto State politics, love, cougars, math, and get marriage advice from a divorce lawyer.

04/02/2021

Thank you to Sarah Simmons of City Grit for teaching Rhodes & special guest Don Polite about Allium tricoccum, and no, it has nothing to do with wheelchair accessibility.

Check out episode two now: https://www.asylumsouth.com/

02/02/2021

Episode 2 is out, y'all! We forgot to take a picture of guest panelist Don Polite and featured guest Sarah Simmons (of smallSUGAR fame) in the studio, so please enjoy the accompanying photo of our very own Jessica Lathren instead.

Check out the episode, and let us know what you think!

https://www.asylumsouth.com/episode/episode-2/?fbclid=IwAR2G1HoilFNYVwiD-82JecvUDLO8lhMHR2uEJF-vgzBaEkj2bl4yCE9ey88

The gang and guest panelist Don Polite dish with local restauranteur and innovator Sarah Simmons. Find out how Simmons is not only surviving a pandemic but shaking up the Midlands food scene altogether. Plus everyone chimes in for a round of “Best Band/Worst Band: 90s edition,” and Chris makes a...

02/02/2021

Episode 2 is out now! Why is a leading food innovator banning tips from her S.C. restaurant? The gang and guest panelist Don Polite dish with local restauranteur Sarah Simmons. Find out how Simmons is not only surviving a pandemic but shaking up the Midlands food scene altogether.

Plus the gang plays “Best Band/Worst Band: 90s edition."

Rhodes Bailey, Laurin Manning Gandy, Chris Kenney, and a rotating panel of deep-fried, misfits talk politics, food, music, and more in this variety show about life in the evolving American South....

25/01/2021

Laurin and Rhodes’ Adventures in Podcasting, Take 2 🎬

25/01/2021

Check out our first episode!

https://www.asylumsouth.com/uncategorized/episode-1flag-drama-court-packing-disney-mass-murder/

Rhodes, Laurin, and Chris discuss vexillology and the Palmetto State’s flag controversy with renowned flag expert Ted Kaye, and the gang answers big questions from little people.