Deep South Dining

Topic: It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so Malcolm and Carol welcome Kristin Lape, director of The Lily Pad Foundation in Ridgeland, and Tyler, a graduate of the Lily Pad Internship Program, to talk about the ways they promote training and hiring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the hospitality industry. They also discuss the recent Michelin recommendations and awards across Mississippi and the South.

Guest(s): Kristin Lape and Tyler

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: It's DRIVE TIME, so we've curated a special episode with clips from chefs and business owners we've spoken to across the state of Mississippi.

Segment 1: Chef Gregory Glass from Sermon Sandwich Bar. Original Air Date: 08-17-2026

Segment 2: Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot. Original Air Date: 05-11-2026

Segment 3: Current owners of Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Charles and Doe III Signa. Original Air Date: 04-20-2026

Segment 4: Chef Austin Sumrall from White Pillars in Biloxi and Siren Social Club in Gulfport. Original Air Date: 01-05-2026

Guest(s): Gregory Glass, Brent Tippitt, Charles and Doe Signa, Austin Sumrall

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Mississippi cook, cookbook author, entrepreneur, television and social media personality, and friend of the show Elizabeth Heiskell back to Deep South Dining to talk about her famous chicken salad and pimiento cheese, social media presence, upcoming memoir Joy Ride, and more.

Guest(s): Elizabeth Heiskell

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Back by popular demand, Malcolm and Carol are hosting another “Coffee Shop” roundtable conversation with friends of the show, Rick Cleveland and Chef Gregory Glass. They’ll discuss what’s on their minds about food and what’s going on with food and foodways in Mississippi, the South, and the world.

Guest(s): Rick Cleveland and Gregory Glass

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol finally managed to sit down with the family behind Cooper's Country Meat Packers andCountry Pleasin' Brand Sausage. Henry and Julyn Cooper join the show to talk about how the sausage gets made in Florence, the Butcher Shopand Restaurant, the process behind coming up with new flavors, and more.

Guest(s): Henry and Julyn Cooper

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: September is Hunger Action Month, and Malcolm and Carol welcome Mississippi Food Network's new Chief Executive Officer Karli Coughlin, Chief Operating Officer Cassandra Mobley, and Chief Development Officer Dan Nisbet to Deep South Dining to talk about how Mississippians can help fight hunger across the state. Then, they catch up on recent food-related events and news.

Guest(s): Karli Coughlin, Cassandra Mobley, and Dan Nisbet

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol take time to pay respects to Abe Whitfield of Abe's Grill in Corinth before welcoming Chef Alon Shaya and culinary historian June Hersh to the show to talk about their new cookbook Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survivalavailable October 6th, 2026.

Guest(s): Alon Shaya and June Hersh

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 05-11-2026

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Brent Tippitt, Chef/Owner of The Enid Depot, to the show to talk about his culinary background, the history of Enid and The Enid Depot, making iconic steaks on a griddle, and more.

Guest(s): Brent Tippitt

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Joe welcome Jackie Wilson, owner and operator of Bama Bay Oyster Farm on Mon Louis Island, Alabama, to talk about oyster farming, and the importance of research, resilience, and restoration of the oyster population in Mobile Bay.

Guest(s): Jackie Wilson

Host(s): Malcolm White and Joe Sherman

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome the Queen of Biscuits, Chef Regina Charboneau, to the show to talk about her culinary career, cooking classes, her new "chefography", Six Courses: An Entertaining Life, and the reopening of King's Tavern in Natchez on September 1st.

Guest(s): Regina Charboneau

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: It’s National Sandwich Month, so Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Gregory Glass from Sermon Sandwich Bar in Fondren and Dough Dough Bird in Northpark Food Court, to talk about his culinary background, storytelling through food, the art of sandwich-making, and more.

Guest(s): Gregory Glass

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman and Mississippi-native living in Italy, Elaine Trigiani, back to the show to talk about olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian cheeses and breads, and how you can join Elaine on one of her many trips across regions of Italy.

Guest(s): Elaine Trigiani and Joe Sherman

Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman

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Topic: With the premiere of the MPB Original documentary King of the Chitlin' Circuit: Bobby Rush coming to MPB Television on August 10th, Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner (Sugar’s Place Downtown) to Deep South Dining to talk about the new documentary, chitterlings and how to prepare them, the history behind this polarizing dish, and more.

Guest(s): Enrika Williams and Glenda Barner

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Joe Cravens back to the show to talk about Walker's Drive-In, the historic Fondren District, and taking over The Block at Fondren.

Guest(s): Joe Cravens

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef David Crews and Marisol Doyle back to the show to catch up on their newest events and accomplishments and share stories about their recent visit together in the Delta.

Guest(s): David Crews and Marisol Doyle

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Joe Sherman is filling in while Malcolm is away. Carol and Joe take some time to remember their dear friend, Thomas Williams. Then, they welcome Stafford Shurden back to the show to talk Gas Station Tailgate Reviews, his book Meet and Three, immigrant-owned businesses and restaurants in The Delta, and more.

Guest(s): Stafford Shurden

Host(s): Carol Palmer and Joe Sherman

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Chef Chaz Lindsay (Pulito, Rowan's) to the show for a roundtable discussion about his businesses, fried chicken, hospitality industry trends, and more. Then, Mississippi Agriculture & Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson joins the conversation to talk about Mississippi Farmers Market Week July 5th-11th, 2026.

Guest(s): Chaz Lindsay and Andy Gipson

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol catch up on some recent food news and welcome Chef/Owner of Restaurant Tyler, BIN 612, and The Guest Roomin Starkville, Ty Thames, to the show to talk about how he got started on his culinary journey and how that led to his newest endeavor, Mississippi Red Pepper Sauce.

Guest(s): Ty Thames

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Original Air Date: 05-04-2026

Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Stacey Greenberg, Editor in Chief of Edible Memphis, to talk about the Memphis culinary scene, the Edible Memphis publication, and more.

Guest(s): Stacey Greenberg

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with 9-year-old vegetable salesman, Simon Smith, about his summer enterprise. Then, they welcome Gina Diamond from Gina Diamond's Flower Co. to talk about her new book, The Blooming Table: A Collection of Recipes, Florals, and Beautiful Tables.

Guest(s): Gina Diamond

Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer

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