Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/between-the-hedges-of-the-south Between the Hedges of the South explores the culture, identity, and community that make Southern football more than just a game. Through interviews, storytelling, and reflection, host Zane Brookshire digs into the voices, traditions, and experiences that shape the sport across the region. © 2026 Zane Brookshire 257e2c8b-40e1-5d22-a604-28497a1789b5 no en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:50:21 -0700 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:51:21 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/759IbJOeOBXdMme0mJ32k0OTJypXihU95OejHDxLUhY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jZmFm/N2RhMDUzYWJkY2M3/NjQ0YzIwZDdjYjcw/OTg3Ny5wbmc.jpg episodic Zane Brookshire Between the Hedges of the South explores the culture, identity, and community that make Southern football more than just a game. Through interviews, storytelling, and reflection, host Zane Brookshire digs into the voices, traditions, and experiences that shape the sport across the region. Between the Hedges of the South explores the culture, identity, and community that make Southern football more than just a game. Zane Brookshire zbrookshire0812@lions.piedmont.edu No No 12 12 The Future of Southern Fandom full beab841a-df37-4f97-8372-efa1ab5e67cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8bea949 For our grand finale of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Dr. Joe Dennis, chairman of Piedmont University’s Mass Communications department, for a conversation on the future of southern fandom. We both unpack how college football podcasts are redefining the fan experience, transforming storytelling, and strengthening the communities that make Southern football culture so enduring.

]]> For our grand finale of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Dr. Joe Dennis, chairman of Piedmont University’s Mass Communications department, for a conversation on the future of southern fandom. We both unpack how college football podcasts are redefining the fan experience, transforming storytelling, and strengthening the communities that make Southern football culture so enduring.

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0700 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1754 For our grand finale of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Dr. Joe Dennis, chairman of Piedmont University’s Mass Communications department, for a conversation on the future of southern fandom. We both unpack how college football podcasts are redefining the fan experience, transforming storytelling, and strengthening the communities that make Southern football culture so enduring.

]]> No 11 11 From Porch Talk to Push Notifications full 02fb5c2f-65ed-40bc-85f4-b28559c4f79a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5ea371f On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with freshman Sports Communications major and Piedmont University swimmer Brady Bowman to break down how instant news culture is reshaping Southern fandom. We dive into “From Porch Talk to Push Notifications,” exploring how real‑time updates, rapid reactions, and digital communities are changing the way fans experience the sport.

]]> On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with freshman Sports Communications major and Piedmont University swimmer Brady Bowman to break down how instant news culture is reshaping Southern fandom. We dive into “From Porch Talk to Push Notifications,” exploring how real‑time updates, rapid reactions, and digital communities are changing the way fans experience the sport.

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0700 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1921 On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with freshman Sports Communications major and Piedmont University swimmer Brady Bowman to break down how instant news culture is reshaping Southern fandom. We dive into “From Porch Talk to Push Notifications,” exploring how real‑time updates, rapid reactions, and digital communities are changing the way fans experience the sport.

]]> No 10 10 The Business of Fandom full 17af6a14-7bd8-432b-b594-6d81de210302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02d48940 On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Grant Prather, a junior Mass and Sports Communications major at Piedmont University. We both dive into The Business of Fandom, exploring how podcasts influence consumer behavior, how NIL is reshaping athlete branding, and why merchandise has become a powerful driver of loyalty in today’s sports culture.

]]> On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Grant Prather, a junior Mass and Sports Communications major at Piedmont University. We both dive into The Business of Fandom, exploring how podcasts influence consumer behavior, how NIL is reshaping athlete branding, and why merchandise has become a powerful driver of loyalty in today’s sports culture.

]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1877 On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Grant Prather, a junior Mass and Sports Communications major at Piedmont University. We both dive into The Business of Fandom, exploring how podcasts influence consumer behavior, how NIL is reshaping athlete branding, and why merchandise has become a powerful driver of loyalty in today’s sports culture.

]]> No 9 9 Media Bias or Regional Pride? full 69500099-7b97-4519-a26a-69bedb91df3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba1ef2e In episode nine of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Tristan Dyer, Assistant Professor of Mass Communications, to unpack one big question: Media Bias or Regional Pride? We explore how Southern voices and especially SEC‑country podcasts shape, defend, and challenge the national narrative around college football.”

]]> In episode nine of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Tristan Dyer, Assistant Professor of Mass Communications, to unpack one big question: Media Bias or Regional Pride? We explore how Southern voices and especially SEC‑country podcasts shape, defend, and challenge the national narrative around college football.”

]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1821 In episode nine of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Tristan Dyer, Assistant Professor of Mass Communications, to unpack one big question: Media Bias or Regional Pride? We explore how Southern voices and especially SEC‑country podcasts shape, defend, and challenge the national narrative around college football.”

]]> No 8 8 Nostalgia and Memory full f6be3eb8-4f24-4381-833c-36364a77d42b https://share.transistor.fm/s/88981122 On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with senior sports communications major and former Piedmont University baseball player Nate Courtwright to explore how nostalgia and memory fuel our love for college football.

]]> On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with senior sports communications major and former Piedmont University baseball player Nate Courtwright to explore how nostalgia and memory fuel our love for college football.

]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1686 On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with senior sports communications major and former Piedmont University baseball player Nate Courtwright to explore how nostalgia and memory fuel our love for college football.

]]> No 7 7 The Digital Tailgate full 127b957d-efba-4399-8488-68a8801825ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/562a8b90 In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire breaks down the rise of the “digital tailgate” and how online spaces help college football fans connect and feel seen. He also sits down with Habersham Central Head Coach Benji Harrison, who draws on 11 seasons of leadership with the Raiders.

]]> In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire breaks down the rise of the “digital tailgate” and how online spaces help college football fans connect and feel seen. He also sits down with Habersham Central Head Coach Benji Harrison, who draws on 11 seasons of leadership with the Raiders.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 22:09:18 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1819 In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire breaks down the rise of the “digital tailgate” and how online spaces help college football fans connect and feel seen. He also sits down with Habersham Central Head Coach Benji Harrison, who draws on 11 seasons of leadership with the Raiders.

]]> No 6 6 Faith, Family and Football full fdf5824f-482a-486a-928d-408cd7cf5238 https://share.transistor.fm/s/820528cc In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Angelica Lux to explore how faith, family, and football come together in Southern culture. Angelica shares personal stories and traditions that show why the game is more than a sport and why it serves as a connection point for communities, values, and generations.

]]> In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Angelica Lux to explore how faith, family, and football come together in Southern culture. Angelica shares personal stories and traditions that show why the game is more than a sport and why it serves as a connection point for communities, values, and generations.

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:14:34 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1861 In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Angelica Lux to explore how faith, family, and football come together in Southern culture. Angelica shares personal stories and traditions that show why the game is more than a sport and why it serves as a connection point for communities, values, and generations.

]]> No 5 5 Rivalries Reimagined full e4a9e8f9-8da7-4b7a-a3e5-90d0c9a8ddca https://share.transistor.fm/s/8881b991 In episode five of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Perry Rettig to explore how rivalries are being reimagined in today’s media landscape and what that means for fan loyalty across the South.

]]> In episode five of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Perry Rettig to explore how rivalries are being reimagined in today’s media landscape and what that means for fan loyalty across the South.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:27:00 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1921 In episode five of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Perry Rettig to explore how rivalries are being reimagined in today’s media landscape and what that means for fan loyalty across the South.

]]> No 4 4 The Southern Storytelling Tradition Meets Modern Media full c44af626-9415-48bd-bfe9-0414a6fcdb89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a095aea In episode four of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with former Duke University cornerback Joshua Pickett to explore how Southern storytelling continues to impact and influence modern media. 

]]> In episode four of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with former Duke University cornerback Joshua Pickett to explore how Southern storytelling continues to impact and influence modern media. 

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:53:25 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1737 In episode four of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with former Duke University cornerback Joshua Pickett to explore how Southern storytelling continues to impact and influence modern media. 

]]> No 3 3 Voices of Authority full 0653072e-9688-4f04-983a-bbed07308cea https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4fae636 In episode three of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by a very special guest, former UGA and NFL wide receiver Tavarres King. Together, we dive into the role of podcast hosts as trusted narrators and explore how credibility, accent, and storytelling shape fan identity across the South.

]]> In episode three of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by a very special guest, former UGA and NFL wide receiver Tavarres King. Together, we dive into the role of podcast hosts as trusted narrators and explore how credibility, accent, and storytelling shape fan identity across the South.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:46:19 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1623 In episode three of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by a very special guest, former UGA and NFL wide receiver Tavarres King. Together, we dive into the role of podcast hosts as trusted narrators and explore how credibility, accent, and storytelling shape fan identity across the South.

]]> No 2 2 The SEC Effects full 922b2ced-a14f-4d10-869a-290b691385a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c74f28b  On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Piedmont University Softball Coach Terry Martin for a deep dive into what many fans call The SEC Effect. Together, they explore how the Southeastern Conference has built a culture so powerful that it shapes the identity, expectations, and emotions of college football fans across the South. 

]]>  On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Piedmont University Softball Coach Terry Martin for a deep dive into what many fans call The SEC Effect. Together, they explore how the Southeastern Conference has built a culture so powerful that it shapes the identity, expectations, and emotions of college football fans across the South. 

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:53:56 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1303  On this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire is joined by Piedmont University Softball Coach Terry Martin for a deep dive into what many fans call The SEC Effect. Together, they explore how the Southeastern Conference has built a culture so powerful that it shapes the identity, expectations, and emotions of college football fans across the South. 

]]> No 1 1 Saturdays as Sacred Space full 6b600b5e-bf59-4201-95b3-6c7595650471 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed26850d In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont University, to explore why Saturdays in the South feel like sacred space. Together, they unpack the rituals, routines, and regional identity that shape the Southern football experience from early‑morning traditions to the emotional weight carried into every game day. 

]]> In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont University, to explore why Saturdays in the South feel like sacred space. Together, they unpack the rituals, routines, and regional identity that shape the Southern football experience from early‑morning traditions to the emotional weight carried into every game day. 

]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:43:43 -0800 Zane Brookshire Zane Brookshire 1617 In this episode of Between the Hedges of the South, host Zane Brookshire sits down with Dr. Octavius Mulligan, Dean of the College of Education at Piedmont University, to explore why Saturdays in the South feel like sacred space. Together, they unpack the rituals, routines, and regional identity that shape the Southern football experience from early‑morning traditions to the emotional weight carried into every game day. 

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