Southern Rock with Michelle Southern

Red Hot Chili Peppers Finally Hit #1 After 22 Years

Today’s Southern Salute looks back at a surprising milestone for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. On this day in 2006, the band finally scored their first ever number one album in the United States with Stadium Arcadium… more than two decades into their career. Michelle talks about why the moment was such a big deal, the hits that came from the album, and how the Chili Peppers were somehow already one of the biggest bands in the world before this even happened.

Coach O’s Return, Sam Leavitt Speed Update & LSU Baseball Portal News

Matt breaks down the biggest LSU storylines coming out of SEC Spring Meetings in Florida, including Lane Kiffin’s comments about Ed Orgeron returning to the LSU program and why Coach O’s long-term value may go beyond recruiting. Plus, a major health update on quarterback Sam Leavitt after offseason foot surgery, and what LSU Baseball losing Maverick Rizzi to the transfer portal means moving forward.

Matt's Moment: LSU’s “Omaha” Game vs Oklahoma & Will Wade’s Wild New Roster Moves

Matt breaks down the pressure-packed SEC Tournament matchup between LSU and Oklahoma as Jay Johnson openly admits this is basically postseason baseball for the Tigers. Can LSU survive five wins in six days to keep hosting hopes alive? Plus, a look at LSU’s major pitching advantage tonight and Will Wade continuing to build one of the strangest veteran rosters in college basketball with former pros, transfers, and international players all joining the Tigers.

Southern Salute: Pete Townshend, Keith Richards, and the Riff Behind “Substitute”

Today’s Southern Salute celebrates Pete Townshend on his birthday. Michelle looks back at Pete’s path from shy book-loving kid to one of rock’s greatest guitarists, including the moment Bill Haley changed everything for him. Plus, the story behind “Substitute,” why Pete admitted the riff was inspired by Keith Richards, and a look back at The Who performing the song at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2022.

Matt's Moment: Tigers Facing the Impossible in Hoover

LSU heads to the SEC Tournament after a brutal regular season finish, but the season isn’t dead yet. Matt breaks down why the Tigers saved William Schmidt for Oklahoma, the uphill road through Hoover, and what it would take for LSU to pull off an improbable SEC Tournament run and save its season.