Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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About This Podcast

This is not just a podcast, it’s a love letter filled with stories to the community of the Blackbelt region. Sumter Social” uses storytelling to create a platform for community engagement and appreciation of Sumter County’s heritage. Sumter Social focuses on amplifying diverse voices and narratives to create a deeper connection between Sumter County and the rest of the South.

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Recent Episodes

S1E7 Heritage through stories: Who are your people and where are your places?

Dec 06, 2025 41m

Sit down and hear this special talk with Lolita Smith of Old Ramsey and Elliot Poole of the Prairie both found in Emelle, Alabama. The tiny but fierce little town in Sumter County is rich with…

S1E6 The stories of Haunted Sumter County with Ghost Doctor Alan Brown.

Nov 30, 2025 41m

Join in on the conversation about the haunted history of the Blackbelt region with Dr. Alan Brown. Dr. Brown, a professor at the University of West Alabama shares his visual book and stories he loves…

S1E5 The Story Beyond the Kitchen: Wendell Larkin’s Recipe for Community in York, AL

Jul 09, 2025 28m

In this heartfelt episode, we step into Larkin’s Restaurant in York, Alabama, and into the incredible story of its owner, Wendell Larkin. From a former career in insurance to running one of Sumter…

S1E4 All Roads Lead Through Livingston: Dee Outlaw’s long history with athletics in Livingston and the Legends he has watched rise to national prominence.

May 21, 2025 29m

In this episode of Sumter Social, host Amanda Gilliland chats with Dee Outlaw — longtime sports fixture, UWA Athletic Director, and proud LU graduate — about his decades-long connection to athletics…

A Story of Brush and Buckshot: Slade Johnston and Macy Watkins share their love for Art, Hunting, and Home in Sumter County

May 01, 2025 50m

In this episode of Sumter Social, host Amanda Gilliland welcomes Slade Johnston — entrepreneur, realtor, and lifelong outdoorsman — for a conversation about one of Sumter County’s favorite pastimes:…

It’s a High School Town, the Student Side of the UCS Story. How School Choice Chose Luke Goldman.

Apr 26, 2025 33m

In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazing student from University Charter School (UCS) — one of the very first to walk its halls when it opened, and proudly part of its inaugural graduating…

S1E1 The Story of School Choice: How the University Charter School came to Livingston

Apr 17, 2025 41m

In this episode of Sumter Social, host Amanda Gilliland sits down with two familiar faces — Dr. JJ Wedgworth, Head of School at University Charter School, and Dr. Matt Johnson, Chief Academic Officer…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sumter Social have?

Sumter Social has published 7 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

Is Sumter Social still active?

Sumter Social is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 38m.

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