The Strange South Podcast

View Original

Episode 158B: Soap Sally

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio

Episode 158B: Soap Sally

Ghost Tales, Hemsworth Family, and Sitcom Nostalgia

The hosts discuss various topics ranging from famous actors such as the Hemsworth brothers and Skarsgard family to well-known TV shows like 'The Good Place' and 'Three's Company'. A key part of the discussion revolves around ghost stories related to the Mississippi University for Women and Columbus, Mississippi, focusing particularly on the alleged haunting of Calloway Hall by a Civil War nurse named Mary. They also bring up memories of cultural phenomena such as sitcoms like 'Cheers' and 'Sex and the City', sharing views on actors and plotlines. By the end, they explore the symbolic meaning underpinning Cinderella's story.

00:03 Introduction and Initial Banter

00:23 The Chris Hemsworth Campaign

00:51 Hollywood Hotties Discussion

01:24 The Hemsworth Brothers and The Good Place

01:54 The Hemsworth Confusion

02:34 The Skarsgard Family and Succession

03:11 The Larry Hemsworth Revelation

04:12 The Cheers Cast at the Emmys

06:13 The Mrs. Roper Gathering

06:49 The Age of Mr. Roper

08:23 Soap Sally Stories

09:06 Ghost Stories from Mississippi University for Women

16:22 Ghost Stories from Columbus, Mississippi

20:28 The Connection Between Folklore and Domestic Chores

22:14 Conclusion and Farewell


See this gallery in the original post

we want the b-side to be a place for you, fellow seekers of the strange! have a story to share? a tidbit you heard around a campfire? send us a message at stories@thestrangesouth.com