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Hosted by James Lewis · society · EN · 44 episodes
On the Retire Southern podcast, host James Lewis shares authentic experiences and meaningful connections from the heart of the American South. From chefs and athletes to business leaders and entertainers, get ready to meet the people who leave lasting impressions on those they encounter. Listen to new episodes every other Monday to discover and revel in the tales of these inspirational Southern Characters who live life with purpose and follow their compass. The message is simple—Don't Wait for Retirement to Start Living!
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn the Retire Southern podcast, host James Lewis shares authentic experiences and meaningful connections from the heart of the American South. From chefs and athletes to business leaders and entertainers, get ready to meet the people who leave lasting impressions on those they encounter.
Retire Southern with James Lewis is hosted by James Lewis. The show has published 44 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "HOW TO MAINE: Two Southerners' Guide to Vacationland" (5 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Wes Moss: The Retire Sooner Method, a USA TODAY Bestseller" (21 September 2026, 57 minutes), and "Kevin Rathbun: Shaping Atlanta's Hospitality" (7 September 2026, 88 minutes).
Retire Southern with James Lewis publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 44 episodes.
Booking probability for Retire Southern with James Lewis is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Retire Southern with James Lewis requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Retire Southern with James Lewis's contact route on record: verified email.
James Lewis hosts Retire Southern with James Lewis, a society show with 44 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Planning a Maine vacation? From Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park to lobster rolls, coastal towns and wild blueberries, two Southerners share their guide to making the most of Vacationland. In HOW TO MAINE: Two...
Episode #2
Some people spend a lifetime accumulating wealth. Wes Moss has spent nearly three decades studying what that wealth is actually for. In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis sits down with his longtime friend...
Episode #1
Every great Southern city has people who quietly shape its identity. In Atlanta, Kevin Rathbun helped shape the way the city eats, gathers, and celebrates. In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis sits down with...
Episode #20
Broadway may be where Nashville turns the volume up, but The Gulch is where the city sharpens its edges. In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis sits down with the team behind one of Nashville's most compelling...
Episode #20
<p >Broadway may be where Nashville turns the volume up, but The Gulch is where the city sharpens its edges.</p> <p >In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis sits down with the team behind one of Nashville's most...
Episode #19
<p >James Lewis sits down with author, food writer, and TrueSouth host John T. Edge to discuss his memoir House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home.</p> <p >The conversation explores inherited identity...
Episode #18
<p >Most people think success in music looks like the spotlight.</p> <p >The front man. The headliner. The name on the marquee.</p> <p >But there is another path. One built on preparation, consistency, and being ready...
Episode #17
<p >What if most of what we call "dining" today… isn't actually dining at all?</p> <p >In this episode of Retire Southern, we sit down with Chef Kevin Joseph of Raw Lab and Blaiss Nowak of Nowak's Steakhouse to explore...
Episode #16
<p >What if the problem isn't your work… but your alignment?</p> <p >In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis and his wife Amanda sit down with Callie and Jeff Dauler to explore a question most people...
Episode #15
<p >What if the way you feel every day isn't actually normal?</p> <p >In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Campbell to explore a simple but...
Episode #14
<p >For years, when someone asked where to find the best French dip in Atlanta, the honest answer was Houston's.</p> <p >That changed when Ford Fry launched the French Dip at Bar Blanc in Midtown Atlanta.</p> <p >In...
Episode #13
<p >Napoleon House has never tried to be anything other than what it is.</p> <p >In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis sits down with Chris Montero, Executive Chef and General Manager of Napoleon...
Episode #12
<p >Arnaud's Restaurant has stood in the French Quarter for more than a century, not by chasing trends, but by carrying tradition forward with care.</p> <p >In this episode of the Retire Southern Podcast, James Lewis...
Episode #11
<p >In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis sits down with Dave Echols, President and General Manager of the Charleston RiverDogs, inside the press box at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park.</p> <p >Dave shares the simple...
Episode #10
<p >In this episode of Retire Southern, James Lewis travels to the Lowcountry to explore what it really takes to grow oysters the right way. Recorded on the water at Charleston Oyster Farm, this conversation dives into...
Episode #9
<p >In this episode of Retire Southern, James sits down with Chris Hall, one of the South's most influential hospitality leaders and the co-founder of Unsukay Restaurant Group. From childhood memories shaped around a...
Episode #8
<p >In this episode of Retire Southern, Steve Nygren shares the remarkable story behind Serenbe, the pioneering wellness community tucked into the hills of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Steve opens up about the Monday...
Episode #7
<p >In this episode of Retire Southern, host James Lewis sits down with Coy Bowles — Grammy-winning guitarist, songwriter, and children's author best known for his work with the Zac Brown Band — to explore how music...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of Retire Southern, we sit down with Kevin Ouzts, founder of The Spotted Trotter, sharing how his entrepreneurial spirit, grit, and dedication to the craft has shaped a slow food legacy with a...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of Retire Southern, we sit down with Erica Tuggle, founder of Livin, a meal service that connects professional chefs with busy families for healthy, affordable, home-cooked dinners and gatherings...
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