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Southern Gentlemen

Southern Gentlemen

By: Chris Thomas & Winston Cruze
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Southern Gentlemen is a podcast hosted by Chris Thomas and Winston Cruze. We're just two good ol' boys from the American South, making our way the only way we know how. In each episode of Southern Gentlemen, we chat about things we find interesting. From being better husbands and dads, to hunting, gear, cocktails, and more, we always come at it from a Southern perspective, and we always have a lot of fun. We're grateful y'all are here!2026 Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Gold Medals & F-Bombs
    Feb 26 2026

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    In this episode of Southern Gentlemen, Chris and Winston kick things off with a brand-new NASCAR conspiracy theory that may or may not involve shadowy decisions, suspicious finishes, and a healthy dose of overthinking. Are we asking questions? Yes. Are we qualified to answer them? Absolutely not.

    Then Chris drops a bombshell: he's started using a new supplement... and let's just say it includes sheep testicles. (You read that correctly.) The fellas discuss masculinity, testosterone, modern wellness trends, and whether this is peak health optimization or just peak midlife crisis.

    From there, they dive headfirst into the glorious chaos that was the Winter Olympics. Chris confesses his full-blown obsession with curling, Canada finds itself accused of cheating (in curling, of all things), and the USA brings home gold in both men's and women's hockey. There's talk of national pride, Justin Trudeau's infamous tweet, Barstool's lightning-fast response to Team USA's win, and the social media firestorm sparked by Jimmy's Famous Seafood after clapping back at a Huffington Post article.

    It's sports. It's drama. It's testosterone (apparently sheep-based). It's the Olympics through the lens of two Southern guys who care way too much about curling strategy.

    As always - laughs, hot takes, and just enough common sense to keep us out of real trouble.

    Cheers, y'all.

    Have a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Maybe a topic you want us to discuss? Email holler@southerngentlemen.com or leave us a voicemail by calling (833) 623-3768, ext. 806.

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    54 mins
  • Mardi Gras: From Beads to Ashes
    Feb 19 2026

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    When most of us hear "Mardi Gras," we think beads, Bourbon Street, and stories that probably shouldn't be repeated in polite company.

    But is that really what Mardi Gras is?

    In this episode, Chris and Winston admit they don't know much about it — and decide to find out. We dig into the history of Mardi Gras, the meaning of Fat Tuesday, and how it connects to Lent, Ash Wednesday, and the 40-day season leading up to Easter. We explore how a medieval European Catholic tradition made its way to the American South, why Mobile, Alabama technically did it first, and how New Orleans turned it into a cultural phenomenon.

    Along the way, we talk king cakes (and the plastic baby inside them), krewes, the symbolism of purple, green, and gold, and whether Mardi Gras is just chaos… or actually a deeply structured spiritual rhythm of feast before fast.

    If you've ever wondered what Mardi Gras really means — beyond the highlight reel — this episode is your beginner's guide.

    Beads to ashes.
    Feast to fast.
    Let's learn something.

    Have a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Maybe a topic you want us to discuss? Email holler@southerngentlemen.com or leave us a voicemail by calling (833) 623-3768, ext. 806.

    Connect with us online:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/southerngentlemenpodcast
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/southerngentlemenpod
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/southerngentlemen

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    43 mins
  • Wrestling with the First Amendment
    Feb 12 2026

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    In this episode, Chris opens by making a few clarifications and corrections from a previous episode, tightening up a few points and setting the record straight.

    From there, we get into the meat of the episode, a wide-ranging conversation on the First Amendment and why it still matters in real life, not just in theory. We talk about free speech, limits, cultural pressure, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice in a loud, reactive world. This isn't a legal lecture - it's a practical, grounded discussion about discernment, courage, and what it means to speak wisely as men in the public square.

    We close the episode on a lighter note, turning our attention to the upcoming Daytona 500, why it still carries weight as a cultural institution, and what we're watching for as race day approaches.

    Southern Gentlemen style - thoughtful, direct, and rooted in principle.

    Have a question you'd like us to answer on the show? Maybe a topic you want us to discuss? Email holler@southerngentlemen.com or leave us a voicemail by calling (833) 623-3768, ext. 806.

    Connect with us online:
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/southerngentlemenpodcast
    Facebook: https://facebook.com/southerngentlemenpod
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/southerngentlemen

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    58 mins
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