Landon Bryant Discusses Southern Accents, Easter Traditions, And His Brand New Book

About Landon Bryant

Landon Bryant stopped by the Southern Living offices recently, and it was for the staff to meet him in person after a couple of years watching his hilarious videos on our accents, traditions, quirks, and why we have endless recipes for potato salad. Landon was born and raised in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi, a close-knit community that was made famous in recent years by past guests Erin and Ben Napier—whom Landon happens to know. His great-grandmother was a major influence on him, but it was his wife, Kate, who encouraged him to start sharing his opinions about Southern identity on Instagram. Now, he's come out with a new book, "Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern, " that distills his unique perspective into a clever, smart, and deeply entertaining guide to the culture.

What Landon Bryant Talks About On This Episode

• His new book, " Bless Your Heart: A Field Guide to All Things Southern"

• Time he went to high school in a Walmart

• Being born and raised in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi

• His experience as an art teacher

• His openness about struggles with ADHD

• What got him in hot water when talking about deviled eggs and grits.

• His great grandmother's influence

• Easter in the South

• Mayonnaise as controversial ingredient

Quotes From Landon Bryant

"Well, before I say my favorite use of the phrase, if you're Southern and listening, we've gotta start using bless your heart sincerely a little bit more, because everywhere I go, everybody thinks bless your heart only means negative stuff. So bless your heart means literally bless your heart. Like, it literally means bless your heart, but it also can mean like, you know, maybe not that smart or like, I don't really approve. It just depends on the context of the situation." - Landon Bryant

About Biscuits & Jam

In the South, talking about food is personal. It's a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself. Each week Sid Evans, editor in chief of  Southern Living , sits down with celebrity musicians to hear stories of how they grew up, what inspired them, and how they've been shaped by Southern culture. Sid takes us back to some of their most cherished memories and traditions, the family meals they still think about, and their favorite places to eat on the road.Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Landon Bryant on  Apple Podcasts ,  Spotify , or everywhere podcasts are available.

Editor's Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.

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