Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama

Melea Hames

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Booking Overview

A destination-focused North Alabama show that introduces listeners to regional attractions, local institutions, and small-business culture through guest conversations. For PR, it’s a strong fit for hospitality, tourism, and community-minded brands looking to be profiled locally.

Metrics

Episodes: 113

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 333 subscribers

Instagram: 38.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Melea Hames - Host of The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podcast, speaking with guests about North Alabama attractions including state parks, museums, local music, and local businesses. The episodes are ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Local or regionally significant leaders/creators tied to North Alabama experiences (e.g., artists/musicians, attraction operators, museum representatives, restaurant and heritage business owners/operators).
Required Achievements:  
Named or leadership role at a local institution or business (e.g., owner/president), Public-facing local work (e.g., music releases/competition appearances), Established regional presence or long-running community brand

Recent Guest Discussions

Bay Simpson - Growing Up In The Shoals Music Studios; Songwriting Background; The Voice Experience; New Single; North Alabama Music Legacy

Scott Black - History Of The Regional Barbecue Brand; Operating Multiple Locations; Community And Tradition Behind Slow-smoked Barbecue

Lee Anne Smith - Taking Over A Long-running North Alabama Tradition; Maintaining Handcrafted Small-batch Candy; Passing The Reins From The Previous Owner

Recent Topics

Tourism, Travel, Attractions, Museums, Outdoors

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama
:

115: Unexpected Adventures on “The Voice” with Bay Simpson

June 04, 2026

Join host Melea Hames as she sits down with Muscle Shoals singer-songwriter Bay Simpson — fresh off his run on Season 29 of NBC's The Voice. Bay shares what it was like growing up in the studios of the Shoals with a songwriter stepdad and drummer dad, why he chose Tom Petty over Elvis for his blind audition, the surprise family tree that makes him Elvis Presley's second cousin once removed, the story behind his new single "Too Good to Be True," and what it means to carry the torch for the nex...

114: Unexpected Adventures at LawLers Barbecue

May 21, 2026

Join host Melea Hames as she sits down with Scott Black, President of LawLers Barbecue — a North Alabama institution that has been firing up hardwood smokers since 1978. Scott shares the story behind this beloved regional brand, what it takes to run 13 locations across the Tennessee Valley and why slow-smoked barbecue built on community and tradition will never go out of style. Follow North Alabama on Social Media! Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Facebook The Unexpe...

113: Unexpected Adventures at Morgan Price Candy Company

May 07, 2026

Join host Melea Hames as she visits the beloved Morgan Price Candy Company in downtown Decatur. Guest Lee Anne Smith, the store's new owner, shares the journey of carrying on a 35-year North Alabama tradition, what it means to take the reins from the previous owner, and why handcrafted candy made in small batches will never go out of style. Follow North Alabama on Social Media! Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Facebook The Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama Podca...

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