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Porch Talk
Join Alan having candid conversations with creatives about their latest endeavors and interesting stories from their past.
Episodes
Porch TalkNIGHTS OF THE DADTABLE
NIGHTS OF THE DADTABLE is a new podcast based in Caledonia, MS. Alan sits down with Coleton Montgomery and Cameron Allen to learn why they started the podcast…
Porch TalkFreaky Friday w/ Cole Britt
The 4 floor of the residents hall at MUW, a dark figure in the middle of nowhere, three-legged lady, the monkey man, werewolves, vampires, and zombies…
Porch TalkScott Levi Jones & Co
Scott Levi Jones, Caleb Hutson, Tyler Nichols, and Jonny Lott were practicing for their set for the Alabama Gulf Coast, at the MacGown Art Retreat. Each of…
Porch TalkStarkville DIY
Max, Lishman, and Josh, 3 punks in Starkville, MS have decided to create a DIY scene. They are celebrating one year of doing it themselves, and they are…
Porch TalkJoshua Comer
Joshua Comer is a musician, avid learner, and boxer. Joshua shares his origin story, and the conversation revolves around being a man in today's society…
Porch TalkTyler Tisdale Returns!
Tyler Tisdale returns to the show, and opens with his song, 'You Belong'. The conversation celebrates those winning, shaping music scenes, spirituality, bad…
Porch TalkMary Ryan Brown: Side B
Mary Ryan Brown is a comedian from Hattiesburg, MS. Side B conversation is full of story telling and current events. www.maryryanbrown.com Music: Taylor…
Porch TalkMary Ryan Brown: Side A
Mary Ryan Brown is a comedian from Hattiesburg, MS. Side A is about early life, and her story of getting into comedy. www.maryryanbrown.com Music: Taylor…
Porch TalkAlan Aldridge: Continuing to Build
Joe MacGown interviews Alan for the 500th episode of Porch Talk. Alan shares about creating Porch Talk, helping the scene, and continuing to build on past…
Porch TalkBud Gambrell
Bud Gambrell is a photographer and author from Huntsville, AL. Dragonfly Imagery is Bud's photography company, he is known for capturing bands and…
Porch TalkLee Carl Smith: Putting Yourself in a Box
Lee Carl Smith, the host of the County Line Podcast, is back! The conversation revolves around Hollywood curating the perception of ourselves, guns, imposter…
Porch TalkLee Carl Smith: The County Line
Lee Carl Smith, host of the County Line podcast, joins Alan for a conversation with a variety of topics: Neshoba County Fair, the art of storytelling…
Porch TalkPlum (Plukibunni)
Plum is a visual artist from Nashville, TN. MSU would lead Plum to Starkville, MS, where her art is infused, with what's coming out of her head. Music: Spencer…
Porch TalkZoé Ishee (Neptewns)
Zoé Ishee (Neptewns) is a 20-year-old Artist & Student at Mississippi State University. She is currently studying Cognitive Science, Psychology & Neuroscience…
Porch TalkTyler Tisdale
Tyler Tisdale is a singer/songwriter based in Hattiesburg, MS. This episode was recorded at the Sunstroke House in Columbus, MS after Tyler's show. The…
Porch TalkShank & Maim
Shank & Maim is a blues duo based in Starkville, MS. Caleb and Mark comprise this blues modified duo, and tend to bring it. The conversation is about early…
Porch TalkSound of Freedom w/ Brother Cobb
Brother Cobb and Al went to the movies to see "Sound of Freedom". No spoilers, but we do recommend the film. Conversation moves on to make fun of…
Porch TalkTyler's Birthday Party: Rule 77 w/ Tyler Copeland & Co
Tyler's birthday episode, shot the breeze with friends, and interviewed Caleb about his children book. Music: JPKS - Educated Guesses Subcribe, rate and review…
Porch TalkBarney Wells & Zack Brooks
Barney Wells and Zack Brooks came down to Columbus, MS from Dickson, TN to play the Mississippi music scene. Barney and Zack share the backstory of getting…
Porch TalkThe Australia Conspiracy w/ Lauren Buntin
Lauren believes that we've been lied to about Australia forever. Is it as dangerous as they say? Or is it all hype? Also, Musk vs Zuckerburg, Pepsi vs Coke…
Porch TalkPorch Samurai w/ Lauren Buntin
Before Alan arrived to the porch, Lauren decimated a hornet's nest with a stick. She beat those jokers so hard, the stick broke in half, may I add the stick is…
Porch TalkMatters of Faith w/ Isaiah & Steve-O
Isaiah Perkins and Steven Good join Alan to talk about their faith. You may know Steven from playing with Alan and Isaiah at the open mic at Munson's…
Porch TalkOmaha & Progress w/ Brother Cobb
Brother Cobb and Alan take a satirical take of all things going, in the month of June 2023. Won't you just laugh? Music: Mad Meg - Beyond Repair Subscribe…
Porch TalkEric Woods
Eric Woods is a singer/songwriter from all over the Mississippi. Eric shares stories about growing up, learning music, and setting out as musician. Subscribe…
Porch TalkWes Dunnam
What was supposed to be a guitar lesson turned into a conversation about everything. Here's Wes Dunnam! Music: Will Stewart - Sipsey Alan Aldridge - Georgia…
Porch TalkUntapped & Vinyl XLI: Grunge
Monk and Alan talk about the genre that broke chains on so many souls... grunge. Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Man Downtown Subscribe, rate, and review the…
Porch TalkUntapped & Vinyl XL: Sobriety & Responsibility
Monk and Alan catch up over some 1985's and Fruit Force. The conversation reflects on the past 5 years of Porch Talk and previous guests, festivals, and…
Porch TalkRobert Connely Farr
Robert Connely Farr and Jay Johnson sit down with Alan for a brief interview before their set at the Bentonia Blues Festival. Robert shares about his move to…
Porch TalkRyan Lee Crosby
Ryan Lee Crosby is back for his third appearance on the show. Ryan shares a song, and what he has been working on since his last visit. www.ryanleecrosby.com…
Porch TalkSay Hi
Say Hi is Eric Elbogen, a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist that has been making records since 2002 is back in Columbus, MS at the Sunstroke House! Before…
Porch TalkMedical Cannabis in Mississippi w/ Big John
Harley joins Big John and Alan to discuss the legalization of cannabis for medical use in the state of Mississippi. Harley and John both work in the medical…
Porch TalkSons of Venus: Crisis to Crisis
The Sons of Venus return to the virtual porch to celebrate the release of their third album, Crisis to Crisis. Music: When Love Turns & Living in Blood by Sons…
Porch TalkThe Stifftones: These Times
Rachel and Shaun Stief of the Stifftones are back for the annual catch up! Music: These Times & Starting Over by The Stifftones Subscribe, rate, and review the…
Porch TalkPlaying with Nostalgia w/Andrew Watkins
Alan and Andrew talk about growing up in the greatest time to be growing up. 1985-1995 was living at the end of the industrial revolution and coming into the…
Porch TalkHappiness Inbetween w/Lauren Buntin
Lauren and Alan talk about the difference between happiness and joy, and what they want out of this life. Music: Chris Peruka - Holy Subscribe, rate, and…
Porch TalkThe Podfather w/Lauren Buntin
Lauren and Alan decided to meet up on the porch after a rough work week. The conversation revolves around AI, airplanes, school shootings, and more! Music…
Porch TalkNEWSKI
Brett Newski hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and is quite the creative. He’s a songwriter, author, illustrator, and podcaster. We met almost a month ago at the…
Porch TalkMemorial Day w/Cobb & Webb
Happy Memorial Day! Cobb, Webb, and Alan open up with favorite Rambo films, moves on to local and national stories that makes the guys wonder, "something…
Porch TalkMidwife Crisis: Lauren Buntin
Lauren and Alan discuss societal norms from childhood to today. Is the world a more evil place? Or does it appear that way because we have too much reality on…
Porch TalkThe Future is AI w/Farouk & Bardia
Alan is joined by Farouk, quantum physicist, and Bardia, astronomer to talk about Artificial Intelligence. Is there any need to fear? Is it already too late?…
Porch TalkSons of Venus
John Sully, Igor, and Ruslan join Alan to celebrate the release of their 3rd album, Crisis to Crisis. Music: Living in Blood - Sons of Venus Subscribe, rate…
Porch TalkNothings Right w/ Matt Mason
Alan and Matt talk about the days when nothing's right, but it's worth it. Music: Will Stewart - Nothings Right Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show!…
Porch TalkOld Punks w/Brother Cobb & Big John
Brother Cobb is back, Alan and Big John join in to talk about whats circulating in the media. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
Porch TalkHoneyboy & Boots
Drew and Courtney Blackwell were kind enough to open up their home, to share a song and stories of how they met, their songwriting process, and meeting heroes…
Porch TalkJulia Reyes
Julia Reyes is an artist from Biloxi, MS. Julia has hosted art events and painted murals in Biloxi, but she's back in North Mississippi, at the MacGown Art…
Porch TalkUntapped & Vinyl XXXIX: Radio Killed the Radio Star
Monk, Big John, and Alan discuss the state of radio. Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Damn Boy Spencer Thomas - Lift Me Up Subscribe, rate, and review the show!…
Porch TalkChristina Alford
Christina Alford is a singer/songwriter and artist from Greenwood, MS. The conversation revolves around her music and art. Christina's album, You're Not Crazy…
Porch TalkPictoria Vark
Pictoria Vark was kind enough to chat before her show at the Sunstroke House, in Columbus, MS. Victoria shares about early influences in music, playing bass in…
Porch TalkMike Rainey: On Percs
Mike Rainey is a comedian, podcaster, and author. Mike hosts the podcasts: Dad Meat and Lil Stinkers, and authored 'Terrible Advice', 'Terrible Advice for…
Porch TalkThe Del Rendon Foundation
Alan sat down with Martin, Andrew, and Christy Rendon to learn about the life and legacy of Del Rendon. Who was Del Rendon? What is the Del Rendon Foundation?…
Porch TalkPorchFest Recap w/ Big John
Big John and Al recap PorchFestTwentyThree, John shares that we were wrong about the cop in Tennessee, but Alan won't give up on hot dawg world. Music…
Porch TalkUncultured Swine w/ Tyler Copeland
Tyler Copland is back! Tyler share his story about dismantling the bridge between Oakland and San Francisco, conversation moves on to culture. Music: Robert…
Porch TalkNice Guy w/ Tyler Copeland
Tyler Copeland, the Arkansas Batman returns! The episode opens with a tale of the nice guy. How nice was it? Conversation continues on niceties. Music: Taylor…
Porch TalkMatt Mason: Drumline to Drumkit
Alan is joined by Matt Mason to talk about drum lines and drum kits. Music: Groove Johnson - Blue Sky Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Show! Advertising…
Porch TalkCody Mason: Backstage Music
Alan met with Cody Mason, co-owner of Backstage Music, in Starkville, MS. Cody shares how a young man from Union, MS got into music, moves to Starkville, and…
Porch TalkMAN UP Crew
Alan is joined by the MAN UP crew to jive about animals, larping, Spiderman, and much more. EXPLICIT Music: Taylor Hollingsworth - Hop In Mad Meg - Beyond…
Porch TalkTime w/ Big John
Big John and Alan talk about time. Sponsors: MANSCAPED www.manscaped.com Use promo code: PORCHTALK get 20% off your total purchase order Music: Mad Meg -…
Porch TalkThe Arkansas Batman w/ Tyler Copeland
Tyler Copeland is the Arkansas Batman, but with his meteoric rise in the podcast community, there are haters. Alan and Tyler are now a mission to solidify the…
Porch TalkThe Needle Tears a Hole V: The Underground Scene
Here are singer/songwriters and bands from the past 100 episdoes. Alan Aldridge - Georgia w/ Taylor Hollingsworth Alicia Blue - Saline Waters Bo Adams -…
Porch TalkDigital Blackface w/ Tyler Copeland
The Arkansas Batman and Alan sat down to talk about absurdities. When has something gone too far? When does something lose its meaning? Can we laugh about it?…