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Biscuits & Jam

Sid Evans

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on Southern food, music, regional identity, and the personal stories behind them, typically featuring musicians, chefs, restaurateurs, and other notable Southern figures. Strong candidates include established or rising artists with a Southern connection, acclaimed chefs and restaurant owners, and cultural figures with a relevant current project or compelling regional story; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 281

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 292.0k subscribers

Instagram: 3.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

Sid Evans - Editor in Chief of Southern Living and a journalist covering Southern food, music, culture, and personalities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Musicians, chefs, restaurateurs, food personalities, and other Southern cultural figures with an authentic regional connection, notable professional accomplishments, and a current project or compelling personal story.
Required Achievements:  
Notable music career or major recording release, Acclaimed restaurant or culinary distinction, Television or competition-show appearances, Published books or other prominent creative projects, Recognition from established media or industry organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Mae Estes - Her Arkansas Upbringing, Early Performing Experiences, Social-media-driven Career Development, Rodeo, Cooking, Collaborations, And Her EP The 90s Called.

Hector Garate - Puerto Rican Culinary Influences, Palmira Barbecue, His Approach To Barbecue, Restaurant Development, Custom Hats, And His Appearance On Food Network's Pitmasters.

Karen Fairchild - Little Big Town's Longevity, Its Album It's A Dying Art, Balancing Touring And Family Life, And The Band's Musical Influences.

Dolly Parton - Her Album Rockstar, Book Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones, Career, Fashion, And Creative Work.

Lauren Alaina - Her Album Stages, Career Milestones, Grief And Family, Motherhood, And Collaborations With Other Country Artists.

Recent Topics

Food, Southern Cuisine, Country Music, Barbecue, Southern Heritage

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Biscuits & Jam
:

Lanie Gardner Has Music in Her Blood

September 29, 2026

Lanie Gardner was born and raised in Burnsville, North Carolina, in a family where music was a big part of life. Her grandfather, JD, was a musician, as was her Dad, and Lanie borrowed from both of them for a sound that blends the storytelling of country music with the grit of classic rock and the energy of pop. Lanie first caught the world’s attention with her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” which she posted online in 2020. The video reached an audience of more than 100 million and even l...

Mae Estes Misses the 90s

September 22, 2026

Mae Estes was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas, and she got her start on stage singing the national anthem at rodeos as a kid. After becoming the first person in her family to get a college degree, she moved to Nashville and, with a good bit of ingenuity on social media, she started to make a name for herself. In 2022, her single “Thinkin’ ‘Bout Cheatin’” got some attention, and in 2024 Mae was included in CMT’s Next Women of Country. Now she’s gearing up to release her latest ep, The 90s Ca...

Hector Garate Is One of the Next Legends of Barbecue

September 15, 2026

Hector Garate is the owner and pitmaster behind the acclaimed Charleston, South Carolina, restaurant Palmira Barbecue. Born in Puerto Rico, he grew up with a deep love for his culture and his family’s cooking. During his teenage years, he moved with them to North Carolina and New York before settling in the Lowcountry. In 2024, after years of experimenting with different barbecue styles, he opened Palmira Barbecue, which Southern Living named the best new barbecue joint in the South. Now, Hec...

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