In this episode of the Southern Gentlemen Podcast, Chris Thomas and Winston Cruze recap their Memorial Day weekends, then dive into the first two episodes of the new Amazon Prime docuseries Earnhardt, unpacking the legacy, the legend, and the unmistakable mustache of Dale Sr. They talk about what the series gets right, what it might be missing, and what Earnhardt meant to the South beyond just racing.

Then, it’s time to reach into the ol’ Male Bag, where a listener poses the very serious, very Southern question: “Is Buc-ee's worth the hype?” Chris and Winston have a very spirited beaver debate, and we find out which one of them owns a Buc-ee's onesie. ;)

Grab a cold Cheerwine, settle into your rocking chair, and enjoy another dose of Southern wit, wisdom, and wholehearted man talk.

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In this episode of The Southern Gentlemen Podcast, your hosts Chris Thomas and Winston Cruze catch up on all the latest life happenings and podcast updates. Chris’ wild and crazy German Shepherd puppies - Huck and Birdie - are finally headed off to doggy boot camp with the same trainer who worked wonders with Winston’s dog June. The fellas also talk about what’s new with the show: we’ve fully bounced back from the Great YouTube Channel Deletion of 2025, the subscriber count is climbing, and we’re getting ready to move into a brand-new studio space.

The guys give an update on the first Southern Gentlemen camo hat (yes, it’s happening), and wrap things up by digging into a handful of your listener-submitted questions in a segment we call The Male Bag.

It’s casual, it’s funny, and it’s exactly what you need in your ears this week.

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In this episode of the Southern Gentlemen Podcast, Chris Thomas and Winston Cruze sit down with former NFL tight end, Super Bowl Champion, and one of Winston’s closest friends - Ben Utecht.

The conversation kicks off with a powerful story about how Coach Tony Dungy’s belief in Ben changed the course of his life and led to him becoming a key part of the Super Bowl-winning Indianapolis Colts. The guys then dive into Ben’s deeply personal journey following his football career - his battle with CTE, memory loss, and the emotional toll of life after the NFL.

Ben shares how those challenges became fuel for his second act as a speaker and author. They unpack his latest book, The Champion’s Creed, and how he's using it to inspire teams, businesses, and individuals to live with purpose and conviction.

And to lighten things up, the episode wraps with a fun little showdown game: Minneapolis vs. Nashville. Spoiler alert - things get competitive.

Pull up a chair, pour something good, and join us for a conversation that’s honest, moving, and full of heart.

To learn more about Ben, visit https://benutechtspeaks.com.

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