Front Porch AF

We open our 2nd season with a live show from our home-away-from-home Dee's Lounge — with special guest Elizabeth Cook, music outlaw and all-around badass woman. We celebrate the new season with not only our regular audio podcast, but also a VIDEO of the live show on YouTube. Elizabeth Cook has appeared more than 400 times on the Grand Ole Opry, has put out several acclaimed albums, has had her own fishing show on tv (!), is an outlaw country DJ—and now has a film set for national release. Daughter of a moonshiner, former accountant with Price Waterhouse (true), and East Nashville habitue, Elizabeth brings a whole new spirit to "down home." Tune in for Elizabeth's unique take on music, radio, film—and fishing—while sharing a cocktail with Kelli and Sue. And a video bonus: Elizabeth performs three songs ... two of them brand new, and one by her late dear friend and East Nashville legend, Todd Snider, "Play a Train Song." Elizabeth Cook's "Apron Strings" airs on the Outlaw Country channel on SiriusXM, and check out Elizabeth-Cook.com for more, especially about her upcoming film The Easy Kind and a new album, too! Pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us on our audio front porch for a terrific conversation and food for thought. Cheers, y’all!

Kelli and Sue host a festive holiday edition of Front Porch AF with family, friends, and remote guests sharing favorite traditions — from tractor Christmas displays and eggnog recipes to St. Nicholas boots and gumbo. Plus a Bonus Video of the gang singing “Blue Christmas” — Front Porch AF style. Of course, there are Neighborhood Notes, listener mail, a Snack Friday Cookbook, and, challenging “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” for Sue’s new favorite Christmas song: Jason Quicksall’s "Git Off My Ass This Christmas”! And we plan how to invite our fellow North-of-Nashville neighbor Pete Hegseth to join us on the Front Porch. For videos, photos, and more, visit FrontPorchAF.com and socials @FrontPorchAF. Happy All The Holidays!

Hosts Kelli and Sue welcome Lauren Egan of The Bulwark to discuss the high-stakes Tennessee District 7 special election between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps, the effects of gerrymandering, and why national Democrats are pouring in resources. The conversation covers campaign strategy, cultural messaging, the role of social media and rising Democratic figures, the impact of the Epstein files, and Lauren’s reporting background from Washington to Ukraine — plus light neighborhood stories, DoorDash mishaps, and local happenings. And for more photos, videos, and folderol: FrontPorchAF.com

Given the topic of immigration and immigrants in today's America, this episode's guest is most enlightening. Kelli and Sue sit down with Diana Perez from Conexión Américas to learn how the nonprofit supports Nashville's Latino community through English classes, education assistance, food distribution, workforce programs, and more. The episode highlights personal stories of success, current challenges facing immigrant families, community partnerships, and upcoming events like Mezcla and the online holiday bazaar. In a bonus video, Diana weighs in on the "Huggy v. Coozie" debate--and let's just say she is most diplomatic in her thoughts on this subject! Neighborhood Notes: It was *snowing* in Nashville on November 10. so Sue was getting out of town to warmer climes. And Kelli mysteriously acquired a boxful of motorcycle gear she can't remember ordering. Just another day in our 'hood. So grab a drink and join us on our audio front porch. And for more photos, videos, and tomfoolery, visit FrontPorchAF.com. Cheers, y'all!

"Big change has to start somewhere, and it starts just by doing it." In this episode of Front Porch AF, hosts Kelli and Sue chat over drinks and laughter before welcoming Joseph Clark from Nashville’s Oasis Center to discuss support networks for LGBTQ+ youth. They cover Oasis’s Just Us program, mental health services, the Stonewall Scholars internship, ways to volunteer or donate, and how adults can advocate for young people. For more information visit oasiscenter.org. Of course, there's also talk of wrestling, farm auctions, and the Drink Specials, Neighborhood Notes, and folderol y'all have come to expect on our audio front porch.  Check out extras at FrontPorchAF.com.  Cheers!