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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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S9E24: Hog & Hominy's Cam Smith
4d ago00:39:34Tap to summarizeCam Smith joins Holly Whitfield to talk about his varied career, from starting his own cobbler business at age 9 to working for James Beard Award-nominated chefs in Nashville and Memphis. Smith developed Cameo's signature smashburger before becoming executive sous chef at Hog & Hominy in late 2024.
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S9E23: Mushroom queen and Groovy Gratitude collab for Umami Amora
2w ago00:37:22Tap to summarizeGroovy Gratitude owner Alicia Dixon and Shroomlicious owner Daishu McGriff talk about their restaurants and what they've learned hosting food events in Memphis. They also discuss the upcoming Juneteenth Umami Amora dinner on June 19.
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S9E22: Kelly English talks Second Line relocation
2w ago00:29:40Tap to summarizeChef Kelly English sticks around for part two to talk about The Second Line's move to East Memphis, his restaurant recommendations and more.
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S9E21: Chef Kelly Englishs talks Le Bon Appetit's culinary tradition
3w ago00:32:47Tap to summarizeChef Kelly English doesn't want to judge your food competition, but he's spent plenty of time working with a cause close to his heart: Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. On June 6, he's helping host 26 chefs for Le Bon Appetit, a bi-annual fundraiser that supports the hospital. He joined this week's Sound Bites podcast to talk about the event.
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S9E20: The Daily Memphian's new food writer
May 2700:39:32Tap 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
May 1800:29:03Tap 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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