Hello podcast fans, I'm Bradley Simpson. When I think about the stories that stayed with me,

one that immediately comes to mind, is Ratatooie. A talented route who just wants to cook,

and honestly, I was glued to my screen straight away. And now I'm hooked on FX's The Bear on Disney Plus.

I love everything about it. I love the styling, the tension, the drama. It's the best thing I've

watched in ages. Only the greatest stories

stay with you for a lifetime. And honestly, it's true. So, what will be your next great story

on Disney Plus? Copyright 2025 Disney and its related entities. 18 plus. Subscription required. Welcome to a special summer tour edition of Biscuits and Jam from Southern Living.

I'm Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living magazine.

My guest this week is a chef, author, actor, cinematographer, musician, and storyteller. I think it's fair to say that

Alton Brown changed food television forever, transforming a sleepy genre with his unique brand of funny,

smart, and highly entertaining cooking shows. His scientific approach to cooking, as well as his knack

for showmanship, have made him one of the most successful food celebrities of all time,

and he is not slowing down. He just finished the second leg of his Beyond the Eats tour,

and he recently released Good Eats Four, the final years, a doorstopper of a book,

and what he says will be the last of his award-winning series.

Today, we'll chat about his childhood in North Georgia, his complicated relationship with

Southern food, and his other life as a musician.

Plus, Alton shares the greatest lessons he learned from his grandmother about food, biscuits, and much more.

Alton Brown, welcome to Biscuits and Jam.

Thanks for having me on.

So where am I reaching you right now?

I'm at home in Marietta, Georgia, for at least a few days.

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