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Sean of the South

Sean of the South

Sean Dietrich

Personal Journals, S-town, Music, Alabama, Garrison Keillor, Storytelling, Story, Garden And Gun, Southern Living, Serial, Southern Culture, S Town, Old Radio, Lake Wobegon, Stories, Prairie Home Companion, Arts, Society & Culture, Live From Here, Story Podcast

5.0546 Ratings

Overview

Columnist and novelist Sean Dietrich delivers homespun stories that might make you smile or cry. Tales of common people, rural places, small towns, and life in the American South. Based on the popular "Sean of the South" blog. 

283 Episodes

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Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2025

The Story of a Veteran

The story of a veteran, specifically, a chaplain.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2025

It's All in the Headlines

Sean reads the buried headlines.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2025

Southern Highways

More stories from the road with Sean.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2025

The Art you Find at Waffle House

If you've followed Sean for anytime, you know, he loves Waffle House. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Read...

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

The Book on my Coffee Table

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2025

The Dothan Opera House

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

Swimmers of Lake Martin

There is nothing like a summer day on the lake.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Advent

We are now in the midst of the season of Advent, and this podcast episode is just for you. Yes, you. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newswe...

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Thanksgiving

Sean Dietrich describes his 'decidedly dysfunctional' Thanksgiving. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's D...

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

The Art of Porch Sitting

A porch is a sacred space.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

The Argument I Had in the Supermarket

p.s. do you, too, call it a supermarket? To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and hi...

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

So You Want to Be a Writer

A few thoughts on being a writer.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

If I Were Rich

What would Sean do if he was a rich man?

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Veteran's Day

To all who served, we thank you.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

iRobot

Have you ever locked eyes with a robot?

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Lucky Duck

What makes a duck lucky?

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

I Believe in Dog

It's no surprise that Sean loves dogs!

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Flipper

Sean responds to a letter from a 10 year old girl.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Dear Loved One

Sean discusses fear of death.

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Buen Camino Forever

Buen Camino!

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

Blind Dogs Don't Run

Tales from Marigold

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2025

The Loneliest Generation

The epidemic we need to talk about.

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

The Trees of Fairhope

The trees have something to say..

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2025

Be All That You Can Be

An exhortation for your day!

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

A Simple Exercise

Think of your favorite thing and follow along....

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

A Deathbed Conversion

Sean tells the story of a young girl facing the end of life.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2025

A Day at the National Mall

Sean recalls time spent at the National Mall.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2025

A Boy Named Jimmy

A boy's prayer unfolds...

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

A Funeral at Shiloh

Sean recalls a recent trip to a special, historic, ghostly place.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2025

Confessions of an Early Riser

When did Sean start rising at 4am? or maybe the question is WHY?

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2025

A Walk With My Coonhound

From one dog lover to another, see if you can handle this one.

Transcribed - Published: 11 September 2025

Analog Childhood

Remember the bliss of Saturday morning cartoons watched from a TV encased in a faux wooden cabinet?

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

Q & A

Sean Dietrich answers questions from emails he receives. Intro music “Apple Blossom" performed by Sean Dietrich

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

The Morning Assault

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

The Little Kid in You

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

The Idiot Phone

More phone woes. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly ...

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

The Elephant and the Ants

Story time with Sean. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears we...

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

The Dirty Word

What could it be? To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly...

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2025

Should I Get a Dog

Sean responds to a reader's important question. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden an...

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Playing Cards with My Sister

Meet Sean's sister. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears week...

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

My Smartphone is Smarter Than I

Who's smarter? To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in...

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

The Mysterious Hitchhiker

A 23 year old young man's journey. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and hi...

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

My New Dumb Phone

Sean says what we're all thinking! To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his colu...

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Lancaster, PA

A tale from Lancaster. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column app...

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

Mount Airy, NC

Sean recalls a memorable trip to the land of Andy Griffith. To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Diges...

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Marriage Class

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

Mardi Gras

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Braiding Hair

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Goodbye Glass Bottles

To subscribe to Sean's daily blog, https://seandietrich.com/subscribe/ For information on events or other Sean of the South news, visit https://seandietrich.com/ To sponsor an episode, email LauraBeth@SeanDietrich.com Sean Dietrich is a columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Newsweek, Southern Living, Reader's Digest, Garden and Gun, and his column appears weekly in newspapers thr...

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

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