Deep South Dining

Topic: September is Hunger Action Month, and Malcolm and Carol welcome Mississippi Food Network's new Chief Executive Officer Karli Coughlin, Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Mobley, and Chief Development Officer Dan Nisbet to Deep South Dining to talk about how Mississippians can help fight hunger across the state. Then, they catch up on recent food-related events and news.Guest(s): Karli Coughlin, Cassandra Mobley, and Dan NisbetHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol take time to pay respects to Abe Whitfield of Abe's Grill in Corinth before welcoming Chef Alon Shaya and culinary historian June Hersh to the show to talk about their new cookbook Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival available October 6th, 2026.Guest(s): Alon Shaya and June HershHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 05-11-2026Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot, to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot, making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more.Guest(s): Brent Tippitt Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Joe welcome Jackie Wilson, owner and operator of Bama Bay Oyster Farm on Mon Louis Island, Alabama, to talk about oyster farming, and the importance of research, resilience, and restoration of the oyster population in Mobile Bay.Guest(s): Jackie WilsonHost(s): Malcolm White and Joe ShermanEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the Queen of Biscuits, Chef Regina Charboneau, to the show to talk about her culinary career, cooking classes, her new "chefography", Six Courses: An Entertaining Life, and the reopening of King's Tavern in Natchez on September 1st.Guest(s): Regina CharboneauHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: It’s National Sandwich Month, so Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Gregory Glass from Sermon Sandwich Bar in Fondren and Dough Dough Bird in Northpark Food Court, to talk about his culinary background, storytelling through food, the art of sandwich-making, and more.Guest(s): Gregory GlassHost(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman and Mississippi-native living in Italy, Elaine Trigiani, back to the show to talk about olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian cheeses and breads, and how you can join Elaine on one of her many trips across regions of Italy.Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani and Joe ShermanHost(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java ChatmanEmail: food@mpbonline.org. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: With the premiere of the MPB Original documentary King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush coming to MPB Television on August 10th, Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner (Sugar’s Place Downtown) to Deep South Dining to talk about the new documentary, chitterlings and how to prepare them, the history behind this polarizing dish, and more.Guest(s): Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Joe Cravens back to the show to talk about Walker's Drive-In, the historic Fondren District, and taking over The Block at Fondren.Guest(s): Joe Cravens Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol PalmerEmail: food@mpbonline.orgIf you enjoyed listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB: https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast