Podcast
Sound Bites
Hosted by The Daily Memphian · EN
Like any amazing dish, Memphis is a combination of great cultures and cuisine from around the world. Join The Daily Memphian as we take you on a culinary tour of all the food and traditions that Memphis has to offer in Sound Bites, your insider guide to eating and drinking Memphis.
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S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer
1w ago00:39:32Tap to summarizeSophia Surrett joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about her role on the Daily Memphian's staff. She also talks about her experience covering the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest for the first time, her background in journalism and what she has learned about covering her new beat so far.
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S9E19: Belltower Coffee
3w ago00:29:03Tap to summarizeMicah Dempsey and Stacey Hinkle join host Holly Whitfield to talk all things Belltower Coffee. They discuss the origin of Honeysuckle Sweets, their favorite menu items and how Muddy's became a part of the Belltower community of businesses.
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S9E18: MIM 2026 WCBCC Part Two
May 600:30:25Tap to summarizeMichelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, join host Holly Whitfield to continue the discussion about all things barbecue. They talk about their favorite stories from years past and big judging changes for the 2026 competition.
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S9E17: Memphis in May 2026 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
May 600:29:31Tap to summarizeHost Holly Whitfield is joined by Michelle and Brandon O'Guin, the judging organizers for the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. They talk about where Memphis in May is held, a potential merger with SmokeSlam and the next generation of barbecue pitmasters.
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S9E16: Hungry Tiger Food Tour 2026
Apr 3000:33:19Tap to summarizeEdible Memphis's Stacey Greenberg and founder of Memphis's AAPI Heritage Month SunAh Laybourn join Holly Whitfield to talk about the Hungry Tiger Food Club, how it all began and what you can expect from this year's Food Tour.
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S9E15: Whisks of Doom
Apr 1400:36:00Tap to summarizeAllie Trotter joins host Holly Whitfield to talk about Whisks of Doom, a bakery business she started with the help of her dad. Allie shares her experience living in Albuquerque and how she carries those influences into the unique flavors of her pies.
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S9E14: The Pop Spot
Apr 700:34:29Tap to summarizeThe Pop Spot co-owner Sylvia Leon joins host Holly Whitfield in the studio to talk about Brookhaven Circle's newest restaurant. They discuss the variety of items on the menu, the eclectic bar menu and the positive feedback Sylvia has received from diners since they opened two months ago.
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S9E13: FoodieJimmy makes you hungry for more
Mar 3000:39:42Tap to summarizeHost Holly Whitfield is joined by Memphis content creator Jimmy Nguyen. Jimmy tells us about his background and love of food, his favorite restaurant recommendations, how he finds local hidden gems and what he hopes followers take away from his videos.
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S9E12: The Chez Phillipe Experience
Mar 2300:31:33Tap to summarizeChez Phillipe's Chef de Cuisine Keith Clinton joins Holly Whitfield on this week's episode of Sound Bites to discuss Keith's culinary career, his background in Memphis and the recent award Chez Phillipe earned under his leadership.
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S9E11: Eric Vernon Part 2
Mar 1600:31:28Tap to summarizeEric Vernon continues the conversation with host Holly Whitfield. They talk about his role at The Bar-B-Q Shop, his views on the Memphis restaurant scene and they even address a rumor about the Memphis staple.
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