Rebecca Johnson from Birmingham, Alabama Part 1

Where I'm From

Rebecca Johnson (co-host of Supergirl Radio) joins us this week to talk honestly about her hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. She recalls her first gig in TV news at WVTM, and endorses Frank Stitt's culinary delights at Highland Bar & Grill. Rebecca Johnson shares how she produced a music video to help her friend propose, why it ended up on-screen at the legendary Alabama Theater, then mourns the loss of the City Stages concert, reveals how her friend dragged her along for dates, and remembers the social dynamics of childhood. PLUS: Rebecca returns next week for Part 2.

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LINKS
Full Uncut Interview (Livestream)
Where I'm From YouTube Channel
Rebecca Johnson
Supergirl Radio
Birmingham, Alabama
Vestavia Hills
City Stages: A look back at the Birmingham music festival
The Alabama Theater
Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ
Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video
WVTM
The Fakist: One Last Day
Frank Stitt
Highlands Bar & Grill
Chez Fonfon
Bettola
Helen's Angel Biscuits

TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:33 High School in Vestavia Hills
00:08:17 - Rich Kids vs. Poor Kids
00:10:34 - Running Into Old Classmates
00:11:39 City Stages
00:15:23 The Alabama Theater
00:18:51 - The Mighty Wurlitzer Opus 1783
00:20:21 - Andrew Taylor's "All About You" Music Video
00:21:47 Strean Studio Ad Read
00:23:28 Working in TV News at WVTM
00:29:38 - The Fakist and LeAnn's Similar Origin Story
00:32:28 Best Eats in Birmingham
00:33:11 - Frank Stitt's Culinary Delights (Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega Procesecco Bar, Chez Fonfon)
00:33:41 - Bettola
00:34:08 - Helen's Angel Biscuits
00:35:16 - Quintessential Birmingham Cuisine
00:36:28 Wheel of Anecdotes
00:44:53 Close