Sean of the South (Sean Dietrich)

The story of a son's love, a derelict camper trailer, the Bayou State, and the errors that lead us home. Traditional Cajun music by the Pine Leaf Boys. 

Sean tells the story of an American tradition common to the Southeast. Music by The Po Ramblin' Boys. 

The story of Sean's humble beginnings. Music by the British bluegrass legends of Clark Zuppardi Hartley. 

Sean delivers his one-man show with a guitar in one hand, and his heart in the other. 

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, recorded in Atlanta, along with our special guest, Hearts Gone South, North Carolina's classic country and Western band. Sean reads the mail and delivers a story about ordering his first beer in the Gate City of the South. 

The show comes to you live from Texas, with special musical guest the Slocan Ramblers, playing bluegrass by way of Ontario, Canada. Sean delivers a story about a childhood hero, and recites a poem in homage of Texan Taco trucks. 

The new Sean of the South Podcast season is here. This episode, live from Tennessee, with special musical guest Tyler Grant, American flatpicking champion and singer. Sean sings a song in tribute of Minnie Pearl, then delivers a story about a rural side-of-the-road café. 

Coming to you live from Birmingham, Alabama, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band, and John Reischman. Sean reads letters that were written on Thanksgiving from the Civil War, and other wars past, and tells a story about a family Thanksgiving long ago. 

Live from the Carolinas, with special musical guest Becky Buller. Sean recites a story about Christmas trees, and then tells a story about a fortuitous December snowstorm in North Carolina.  

The show comes to you from Florida, with special musical guest the Petersen family bluegrass band, and the Sainsbury Salvation Army Band. Sean recites a Yuletide poem entitled "'Twas the Night Before Waffle House," and tells a story about a Christmas tradition from long ago. 

Coming to you from Charleston, South Carolina, with special musical guest Chosen Road bluegrass band. Sean tells a story about a famous hymn, and then recounts the harrowing experience of singing in the Christmas choir of his youth. 

The last show of the season is here. Out with 2022, in with 2023. Sean delivers a seasonal concert, playing old songs and favorites with friends and musicians. We hope you have a happy New Year. 

The Sean of the South Podcast makes its summer return, and Sean delivers the story of a funeral for an unexpected furry friend. Music by Trout Steak Revival.  

The story of a baseball game, a chubby child, and kindness toward those who become unlikely friends. Music by Giri and Uma Peters. 

Sean talks about the simple pleasures of sitting on a porch, and listening to rain. Music by Beg Steal or Borrow. 

Sean recounts the story of his younger days, throwing the newspaper with his mother in the heat of West Florida. Music by Hearts Gone South. 

Sean recalls the story of a special birthday gift, and the people who believe in us along the way. Music by Xaris Waltman. 

Celebrate the Fourth of July with music, stories, and homegrown tomatoes. Sean delivers a tale about the red fruit that makes the world a better place. Music by Unspoken Tradition.

Sean delivers a story he's been telling since he first got his driver's license, of a camping trip with a small-town adult men's Bible study group. Music by the Monocle Band.

The tale of a redhead learning who he is, Sean delivers a story that you will forget for the rest of your life. Music by Mile Twelve. 

Sean tells a story about the slow and docile world that came before smart phones and computers. Music by Big Cedar Fever.

Welcome to West Florida, a giant swamp with more memories than you can shake a stick at. Music by Redwood River Band. 

Sean Dietrich tells the story of a Veterans Day program in Boaz, Alabama.

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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 throughout the U.S.He has authored eighteen books and over four thousand columns. He makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry,and his work has been featured on the Today Show.

Sean Dietrich shares his love for small towns.

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 throughout the U.S.He has authored eighteen books and over four thousand columns. He makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry,and his work has been featured on the Today Show.

What would Sean Dietrich do if he was rich?

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 throughout the U.S.He has authored eighteen books and over four thousand columns. He makes appearances on the Grand Ole Opry,and his work has been featured on the Today Show.

Sean delivers the story about a family reunion on the bay, and the downhome food that goes with it. Music by Simon Robinson. 

The story of boys and girls, and teenage romance, and the friends that get us through our awkward moments. Music by the Pressley Sisters. 

Sean tells the tales of the traditions practiced on any given Sunday, and all the small things that are fading away. Music by Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains.  

The gentle pleasures of sitting on a front porch in Western Florida, on the Choctawhatchee Bay. The easy conversations and the things people say among family. Music by Bailey Bigger. 

The rest found in a getaway bed and breakfast and the tight-knit places that remind us of home and childhood. Music by Jay Maloney.

Sean tells the story of trying, failing, and about the saving grace of a fall day. Music by Admiral Radio. 

Sean tells the story of old pickup trucks, friends, and the childhood moments that stick with us. Music by Vaden Landers.

The beauty of unexpected friends found in unlikely places, and the simple joys of camper trailers. Music by Matt Sellars.  

The 100th episode of the Sean of the South podcast, live from the Main Street Theater in Bradford, Pennsylvania, hometown of Case Knives. Music by Angela Autumn. 

The Sean of the South podcast is taking a sabbatical for the holidays and sincerely wants to wish all our listeners the best Thanksgiving, the merriest Christmas, and the happiest New Year. 

Thank you for believing in us, and making these 100 episodes possible. 

Sean of the South's 3rd annual Christmas special, live from the historic Imogene Theater in Milton, Florida. Sean and friends share the stage for an evening you are sure to forget for the rest of your life. With bluegrass music, Christmas choirs, and a tale of Christmas in the country. Music by Blue Mullet and the Pensacola Children's Choir. 

Sean is back, this time he's in the studio where he is talking to himself for his own entertainment. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by the Blue Eyed Bettys. 

Sean is back, and this time he's in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by Hope Griffin. 

Sean is back, and this time he's in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by Nick Gonnering.

Sean is back, and this time he's in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by Hot October.

Sean is back, and this time he’s in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by Charles Latham.

Sean is in the studio, talking to himself for the entertainment of none about old photographs and chubby childhoods. You have to worry about a guy who talks to himself. Music by the Krickets.

Sean is in the studio with his 100-year-old guitar, underwhelming the microphone, singing, and playing a few old ones. 

Sean brings his guitar into the studio again to underwhelm the microphone and bore you to death. Music by Sean Dietrich. 

Sean does what he does best, by telling a story that doubles as a medical-grade sleep aid. Music by Alan Barnosky. 

Sean tries something new, recording the studio podcast in front of a camera thereby putting you to sleep more effectively. 

For the hopeless romantic in you, Sean describes a simple wedding. Musical guest Caleb Edwards. 

Easter Sunday is upon us, and so is a quarantine, but that can't change the beauty of springtime. Music by the Pressley sister. 

Sean salutes the old West, Texans, Mexico, and those whose lives have been touched by childhood cancer, giving you a sure fire method for becoming a legitimate cowboy. Music by Mariachi Nuevo Sonido.

Take a trip to Mayberry, North Carolina, with Sean and the gang, listen while Sean gets a haircut from Floyd the barber, and chat with noted Andy Griffith Show expert, Allan Newsome. Music by the Family Sowell. 

Sean reads the mail from people around the U.S. who played in last week's book give-away contest, those who have been quarantining due to coronavirus. He also welcomes a special guest who just happens to be his mother-in-law. Music by Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs. 

Celebrate Mother's Day with Sean and friends who are in the studio playing special songs and hymns, and reading stories that were sent in from listeners from around the U.S. Musical guest, Aaron Peters. 

A good old time is had by all on a Northwestern Florida Friday night with special guest Lana May, playing clarinet with the band, and Floyd the barber trimming Sean's hair. 

Sean talks about his favorite subject; Food. Poundcake, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, and congealed salads. Special guest, his mother-in-law. 

Just Sean and his antique guitar, filling the studio with the earsplitting sounds of truly mediocre music, singing several songs you've probably heard before, maybe a few that you haven't.

Sean reads his essays about the turbulent world we are living in. 

Back by popular demand, Sean reads more of his essays after receiving listener requests to read over the air. Music by the Tuskegee Institute Singers (c.1916).

This week's podcast, Sean reads a series of essays from the world we live in, with music from George Gershwin, and other classic American greats.  

Live from the Black Box Theater in Columbiana, Alabama. Sean and friends are back for an hour podcast special of music played to an empty auditorium, pandemic-style. Music by Intermission, and special guest Aaron Peters. 

Sean dusts off one of his old short stories and reads a holiday tale about love, angels, and the magic found in Christmas, found in his upcoming Christmas book. 

Sean invites friends into the studio from near and far away to talk and sing about Christmas, with special guest and author Shawn Smucker, along with Aaron Peters on the mountain fiddle.

Sean Dietrich brings you a surprise podcast special, intended especially for Christmas Eve night. This episode is for young and old alike. For the socially distanced, the elderly, the quarantined, the newly homeschooled, the unemployed, the sick, and the downhearted. Meant to be savored from a comfortable chair, with eyes closed, lights dimmed, and the twinkly tree glowing in the dark. Whatever you do, do not listen to this episode before the Eve of Christmas. 

Save it for then.  

From live performances and recordings during a socially distanced COVID-era Christmas, and music by Aaron Peters, Billy Howell, Steve Gilmore, and Caleb Riley. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a safe year. 

Sean enters the studio to play a handful of carols on an old guitar, to tell a few stories, and most of all, to wish you a very merry Christmas. 

Happy New Year from everyone at Sean of the South. The first episode of a season featuring new locations, small towns, and places within America. Recorded in Walton County before a socially distanced audience of 5 and one half.  Special guests Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains, Aaron Peters, Silvio Centemore, Dan DeLeon, and William Buchanan. 

Prairies, wheat, and small towns no bigger than area rugs. Sean visits the land of his father and meets strangers along the way, discovering who he came from, and how life isn’t all that different on the plains. Music by Kansas’ own Truckstop Honeymoon.