SOUTHERNER: The Podcast of Christopher Thomas

By: Christopher H. Thomas (MADE SOUTH)
  • Summary

  • Christopher Thomas is a believer and a family man. He's an entrepreneur, an eater & drinker, and a bonafide Friendly Southerner. He's an average golfer and a better than average whistler. This is his podcast. Make you a cold drink and pull up a rocking chair and listen as Christopher talks about life, Southern culture, and trying to become a better human.
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Episodes
  • Chris Whitney | OneGenAway
    May 23 2024

    Chris Whitney is the Executive Director and co-founder of OneGenAway, an organization headquartered here in Franklin, Tennessee that rescues high-quality, surplus food from grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and caterers, and they redistribute that food to individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity. In this episode Chris and I talk about:

    • How God led he and his wife Elaine to move to Nashville
    • How they started OneGenAway
    • The stigma that is attached to failing
    • How he grew OneGenAway from $1M to $27M in 10 years
    • Mistakes he's made as a leader
    • His distaste for the word "non-profit"

    To learn more about OneGenAway, visit https://onegenaway.com.

    This episode is brought to you by MADE SOUTH Cottages.

    Iif you’re looking for a fun getaway in southeast Tennessee, check out MADE SOUTH Cottages We own a couple of tiny homes in a beautiful lakeside community in the Monteagle/Sewanee area. They're tucked in the woods, close to fun restaurants and local shops, tons of trails and waterfalls, and some excellent golf courses too. Just 90 minutes from Nashville, MADE SOUTH Cottages are super easy to get to, and they're affordable and pet-friendly! Book your stay today at https://madesouth.com/cottages.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Carey Bringle | Peg Leg Porker
    May 16 2024

    Carey Bringle is most famously known as the head and face of Peg Leg Porker, the BBQ and Bourbon empire based here in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode Carey and I talk about:

    • His journey as an entrepreneur
    • How he started his very first business - Carey B’s Custom Tees - as a teenager
    • The challenges of operating a family business
    • How Carey has continued to grow as a leader and entrepreneur
    • His advice for people looking to start their own business
    • Building a legacy, and how important that is to him

    To learn more about Carey and Peg Leg Porker, visit https://peglegporker.com.

    This episode is brought to you by MADE SOUTH Cottages.

    Iif you’re looking for a fun getaway in southeast Tennessee, check out MADE SOUTH Cottages We own a couple of tiny homes in a beautiful lakeside community in the Monteagle/Sewanee area. They're tucked in the woods, close to fun restaurants and local shops, tons of trails and waterfalls, and some excellent golf courses too. Just 90 minutes from Nashville, MADE SOUTH Cottages are super easy to get to, and they're affordable and pet-friendly! Book your stay today at https://madesouth.com/cottages.

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    56 mins
  • Highs & Lows - 2023 Edition
    Dec 28 2023

    In this episode, I sit with my wife Kimberly and we discuss our high and low moments of 2023.

    If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes. And leave us a five-star rating and a positive review!

    For all things MADE SOUTH, visit http://madesouth.com or follow us on Instagram at @madesouth.

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    46 mins

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