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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
Episodes
  • We're Sponsoring a Race Car?!?!
    Mar 19 2026

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    In this episode of Southern Gentlemen, we kick things off by doing something we are wildly unqualified for - filling out Winston's March Madness bracket. No stats, no strategy… just vibes, gut feelings, and a whole lot of confident guessing.

    We also take a minute to celebrate a milestone - Winston just turned 40. What better way to mark the occasion than confidently picking teams you know absolutely nothing about?

    Then we shift gears (literally) and talk about something we do know a little more about - Chris' business, Yonder Custom Hats, officially sponsoring the #23 Chevrolet driven by Kade Brown in the upcoming zMAX CARS Tour race at the Nashville Fairgrounds on April 11. Oh - and did we mention Dale Jr. will be in the field too?

    We break down how this opportunity came together, why it means so much to be part of a race like this, and how we're bringing the Southern Gentlemen brand along for the ride - with a custom hat featured right on the car's paint scheme.

    From busted brackets to 40th birthday reflections to race day dreams… this one's a fun mix of nonsense and a pretty cool milestone. 🏁

    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:
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    Facebook: https://facebook.com/southerngentlemenpod
    Patreon: https://patreon.com/southerngentlemen

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    43 mins
  • Our First Hate Mail!
    Mar 12 2026

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    Chris and Winston kick things off by reading the first official piece of hate mail the show has received - apparently we've finally made it. From there, the fellas have a little fun with the idea that a couple of guys sitting behind microphones in Tennessee are now being held to the same fact-checking standards as network media.

    The conversation rolls into the always-entertaining USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry, where the passion runs high and the jokes come easy. But underneath the laughs, the episode turns toward a bigger idea: how easy it is these days to get pulled into outrage, arguments, and culture wars that are designed to grab our attention and keep us angry.

    Chris and Winston talk about the importance of recognizing those traps, refusing to take the bait, and choosing instead to focus on the things that actually matter - family, community, faith, and living well.

    A little hockey, a little humor, and a reminder that not everything deserves your attention.

    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
  • This Doesn't Belong On Burgers??!? with Trey Echols "The Fedneck"
    Mar 5 2026

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    This week on Southern Gentlemen, Chris and Winston sit down with Trey Echols - known affectionately across the internet as The Fedneck - to talk about life, loyalty, and the one food that might unite America: the cheeseburger.

    Trey built a following by doing something simple and doing it well - celebrating thick, no-nonsense burgers and unapologetically standing by one very specific opinion: tomatoes have no business on a burger. (To be clear, he doesn't hate tomatoes… he just believes they're in the wrong job description.)

    The guys dive into how Trey got started, where The Fedneck nickname came from, growing up in Alabama, Gen X nostalgia, old-school country music, and why simple things done right still matter. Along the way, they debate smashburgers vs. thick patties, discuss the structural sabotage of overly wet toppings, and explore what food says about identity, memory, and knowing exactly who you are.

    It's funny. It's nostalgic. It's unapologetically Southern. And by the end, you might rethink what belongs on your next burger.

    Grab a seat at the table - and maybe hold the tomato. 🍔

    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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    46 mins
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