Don't Tell Maw Maw

Don't Tell Maw Maw

By Mandy Leah Katy

Hey Y'all! I'm Mandy, I'm Leah, and I'm Katy. We started Don’t Tell MawMaw as a way to stay connected now that we are spread across the US. We want to invite y’all along as we share a little bit about our family roots, southern culture, and love for the south, specifically the Mississippi Gulf Coast where we all grew up. Our Mawmaw’s knew every bit of what went on on the coast, and they shared the best stories, the hot gossip around town, and their rich southern traditions with us. Now we’re here to pass on that pitcher of sweet tea to our listeners.
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110. $12 Saturday Night (Dollar Tree Challenge)

Don't Tell Maw MawFeb 26, 2025
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110. $12 Saturday Night (Dollar Tree Challenge)

110. $12 Saturday Night (Dollar Tree Challenge)

We spin our episode a little differently this time and bring you with us on a $12 Dollar Tree haul with snacks, self care, and activities!

Feb 26, 202537:01
109. Grandmillennial

109. Grandmillennial

Another episode where we are ahead of the trends! The Don't Tell Maw Maw crew discusses our affinity and goals for our grandma hobbies. Although they are popular now, we have some that are long-standing ones we love. Listen up and find out!


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Jan 21, 202545:58
108. New Year No Spend Challenge

108. New Year No Spend Challenge

We're no strangers to a No spend or Project Pan so when we heard it was trending we thought we'd spill the tea on our past spending challenges and what we plan on doing this year!

Jan 08, 202541:11
107. The Holiday Slump

107. The Holiday Slump

We spill the tea on how we deal with the weird vortex that is the time between Christmas and New years!

Dec 22, 202426:14
106. A Very Tacky Holiday

106. A Very Tacky Holiday

This week we've got a sweet treat for you. Mandy, Leah, and Katy discuss the finer points of Trashy during the holidays. They cover gifting, etiquette, and decorations of course. Have a merry Holiday!
Dec 04, 202453:10
105. Kindness is Free

105. Kindness is Free

In the crazyness Don't Tell Maw Maw was forged in, we are returning again to turbulent times. So instead of contributing to the discord the Don't Tell Maw Maw ladies look to find a kinder path with ideas to serve the ground you walk on and just be a little kinder before responding to emails.
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Nov 20, 202448:04
104. VENTillation

104. VENTillation

In this episode we spill the tea in a healthy vent sesh.

Nov 06, 202438:59
103. Gulf Coast's Most Haunted Places (ReRelease)

103. Gulf Coast's Most Haunted Places (ReRelease)

In this episode we share stories of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's most notorious hauntings. Perfect for getting in the mood for trick or treaters!

Oct 29, 202445:41
102. Southern Cemeteries with Jeff and Estelle

102. Southern Cemeteries with Jeff and Estelle

Former guests Jeff Rosenberg and Estelle the Salty join us to talk about southern cemeteries for our annual Halloween-themed episode. We get deep where we discuss common materials and sights seen in southern cemeteries. Let us know. Do you find cemeteries scary?

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Oct 15, 202401:00:31
101. Southern Grown with Brady

101. Southern Grown with Brady

Southern Grown series continued with Katy and Brady. In this episode Brady revels in growing up in Brookhaven with a close family and a special bond with his Paw Paw.

Oct 02, 202427:36
100. Reflections - 4 year Anniversary Addition

100. Reflections - 4 year Anniversary Addition

In this episode, our 100th episode, we reflect back on the last 4 years of Don't Tell Maw maw Podcast: our most listened to episodes, our favorite episodes, and so much more.

Sep 19, 202430:10
99. Confessions of a Basic B (rerelease)

99. Confessions of a Basic B (rerelease)

One of our most popular Fall episodes is back! These basic B's spill the tea on the most basic, cheugy, millenial experiences.

Sep 03, 202431:33
98. Would You Rather...

98. Would You Rather...

Would you rather... the age-old personality test. In this episode the Ladies of Don't Tell Maw Maw delve into their deepest desires and worst fears with a series of randomly generated Would Your Rather questions.

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Aug 20, 202438:15
97. Changin' the Recipe

97. Changin' the Recipe

Would you dare to alter Maw Maw's timeless, tried and true family recipes? That's our topic of discussion today on Don't Tell Maw Maw.

Aug 06, 202442:10
Season 9 Trailer: Couples Takeover LeaJ Edition - Southeast Meets Southwest

Season 9 Trailer: Couples Takeover LeaJ Edition - Southeast Meets Southwest

DJ and Leah Take over this episode and chat about their life in the Southwest vs the Southeast. They spill the tea on the people, what they miss about the Gulf coast, and more!

Aug 01, 202431:60
96. Southern Summer Destinations

96. Southern Summer Destinations

It is hot as Hades out there and we are embracing the heat. If you want to quit your job to focus on vacation, we have got a variety of beautiful southern destinations to share with you.

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Jun 19, 202448:22
95. Daddy's Little Girl - Father's Day Special (rerelease)

95. Daddy's Little Girl - Father's Day Special (rerelease)

In honor of Fathers day we are rereleasing our Fathers Day episode! We get our Dads to spill the tea on their tallest fish tale, their southern Dad knowledge and more!

Jun 05, 202443:18
94. Staycation Daycation

94. Staycation Daycation

With how tight things are now money-wise, we decided to talk about ways to embrace the vacation mindset from home. Listen as we recommend new experiences from the comfort of your own backyard.

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May 21, 202443:12
93. Dressing for Your "Body Type"

93. Dressing for Your "Body Type"

In this episode we spill the tea on how to feel good in the clothes you wear. We chat with small business owner Rachel Kelly as she walks us through how she helps her customers find clothes that make them feel confident and comfortable!

May 08, 202455:40
92. Toxic Friendships (rerelease)

92. Toxic Friendships (rerelease)

Let's go way back to season 4. This episode was released originally as episode 38.

Apr 30, 202448:36
91. Anything Besides a Size Zero: Body Image

91. Anything Besides a Size Zero: Body Image

The ladies at Don't Tell Maw Maw get vulnerable in this episode. We talk about body image starting from the unreasonable expectations of the size zero from the early 2000s to our changing bodies.

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Apr 16, 202446:38
90. So Tropey

90. So Tropey

Happy National Library Week! In this episode we spill the tea on romance novel tropes we love and those we love to hate!

Apr 02, 202441:39
89. Southern Grown with Linda Brown

89. Southern Grown with Linda Brown

We invite you to listen in on a southern grown series conversation with our good friend Linda Brown.

Mar 19, 202454:58
88. Southern Lit

88. Southern Lit

It is time for our annual Read Across America episode. This week we talk about the awkward and joyous journey through Southern literature. We talk about the angsty, the weird, the dialogue, and of course the chocolate pie. Featuring baby coos from our favorite little southern gentlemen.

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Mar 04, 202440:34
87. You don't want them - Red flags

87. You don't want them - Red flags

In this episode we spill the tea on Red flags in relationships, situationships, and more!

Feb 20, 202451:16
86. Gulf Coast Love - with special guest @Gulf Coast Gal

86. Gulf Coast Love - with special guest @Gulf Coast Gal

In this episode of Don't Tell Maw Maw, we spread the love for mom & pop local businesses with special guest @Gulf Coast Gal .

Feb 06, 202401:07:44
85. Let the Good Times Roll (rerelease)

85. Let the Good Times Roll (rerelease)

Mardi Gras is in full force this year so we're breaking out an old episode where we spill all about one of our favorite holidays! Laissez les bons temps Rouler!

Jan 30, 202428:33
84. Penny Pinchers

84. Penny Pinchers

We chat about our Maw Maws views on money, how they saved money, and spill a little retail therapy tea!

Jan 28, 202453:53
83. Ole Biloxi (rerelease)

83. Ole Biloxi (rerelease)

In Honor of the passing of Mawmaw Beverly Romeo, one of the namesakes of our podcast, we are rereleasing her episode. We interviewed her about her memoires of Biloxi, Mississippi in bygone days.

Jan 02, 202444:30
82. Warmest Kwanzaa Wishes

82. Warmest Kwanzaa Wishes

Time to reflect and chat about Kwanzaa with guest Ria Dukes. She shares the principles of Kwanzaa and what it means to her. We certainly learned a lot!

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Dec 19, 202335:42
81. Holiday Hosting
Dec 05, 202335:57
80. Holiday Disaster Stories

80. Holiday Disaster Stories

The ladies share their own crazy holiday stories. Have a laugh with us during this holiday season! We recommend checking out some of our other holiday episodes to stay in the holiday spirit!

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Nov 21, 202339:53
79. From Mississippi Will Travel - with Alexa Harrison @Gathergulfcoast

79. From Mississippi Will Travel - with Alexa Harrison @Gathergulfcoast

Here on the Don't Tell Maw Maw Pod we like to talk about travel. Alexa is the perfect guest to dish about travel with. She has been all over the states and abroad. You will love to hear about her adventures in this special series, From Mississippi Will Travel.

Nov 07, 202353:31
78. Halloween Extravaganza

78. Halloween Extravaganza

In this episode we spill the tea on all things Spooky! We discuss all things Halloween, Halloween costume ideas, and witch of us loves Haunted Houses and which of us is a scardy cat!

Oct 31, 202343:39
77. Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?
Oct 17, 202340:06
76. Southern Women Who Inspire Us (3 Year Anniversary Episode!)
Oct 03, 202347:56
75. The Worst Advice We've Ever Gotten

75. The Worst Advice We've Ever Gotten

Let us tell you the worst advice we've ever gotten, from relationships, to careers, and everything in between!

Sep 19, 202342:04
74. Our Favorite Podcasts

74. Our Favorite Podcasts

As much as we love the #DTMM podcast, we want to share some love to the other phenomenal podcasts we listen to. Sharing is caring. There are SO MANY good pods out there. We would love to hear your favorites too!

Sep 05, 202343:11
73. Southern Grown with Your Barefoot Neighbor

73. Southern Grown with Your Barefoot Neighbor

This episode features special guest Matthew from yourbarefootneighbor. He spills the tea on his food related memories, southern food culture, and much more!

Aug 29, 202301:02:55
72. Coast Coffee Talk with the Caffeinated Coastie

72. Coast Coffee Talk with the Caffeinated Coastie

The ladies at Don't Tell Maw Maw love a good cup of coffee. So this episode we invited our friend Andrea Parker @caffienatedcoastie on for a chat. Listen as we discuss the ideal preparation for coffee, our southern coffee roots, and what coffee is best for each Hogwarts house.

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Aug 15, 202349:35
71. Rush Talk

71. Rush Talk

In this episode we get on Rush Tok and spill the tea on our Sorority experience, sorority recruitment, and rushing in the South!

Aug 01, 202359:36
Season 7 Trailer - Southern Red Flags

Season 7 Trailer - Southern Red Flags

We're Back! In this introduction to season 7 we spill our Southern Red Flags! Those warning signs that give us the ick!

Jul 25, 202318:07
70. Well Shit

70. Well Shit

Well this past month things have been crazy. Through sudden moves, ER visits, and summer heat the ladies of Don't Tell Maw Maw are not here to catch you up! Enjoy the last episode before our July break and season 7!


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Jun 20, 202355:34
69. Wedding Do's and Don'ts (Rerelease)

69. Wedding Do's and Don'ts (Rerelease)

We decided to rerelease another blast from the past! Wedding seasons can be a gauntlet. We chat about etiquette that should be observed and what can be ignored. Enjoy and we all hope you catch the bouquet!


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Jun 06, 202345:15
68. If the Creek Don't Rise...Hurricane Preparedness (Rerelease)
May 31, 202350:17
67. This Old House with Jeff Rosenberg

67. This Old House with Jeff Rosenberg

In this episode we welcome Jeff Rosenberg, architectural historian and preservationist, to chat about the significance of older homes in the South. We talk about the meaning of Maw Maw's house and the very precarious origin of the porch. Listen to us spill the sweet tea on HGTV remodel shows and are older homes really money pits?

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May 31, 202301:00:12
66. Book Talk-Part II

66. Book Talk-Part II

Continue our chat about our favorite books by genre! Finally, hear Katy and Mandy weigh in on their spicy romance favorites. Continue on with the genres of YA (young adult), children's, non-fiction, and more. Weigh in on your own favorite books too! Send us a message on our social media or email!


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May 02, 202344:27
65. Book Talk - Part I

65. Book Talk - Part I

Happy National Library Week! In this episode we spill the tea on our favorite books in each genre, bad mouth book bans, and discuss the finer points of spice vs smut in romance novels. Booktok here we come!

Apr 18, 202348:24
64. Southern Artist Series - Summer Baldwin & Julia Reyes

64. Southern Artist Series - Summer Baldwin & Julia Reyes

This episode is a continuation of a Southern Artist Series, with special guests Summer Baldwin, and Julia Reyes. We get into what's the most southern thing they have ever experienced, what it's like to be a working artist from the south, and they tell their Maw Maw stories.

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Apr 04, 202342:59
63. Choose Chocolate

63. Choose Chocolate

Get twitterpated as we talk all things spring in this weeks episode. Hear Mandy's story of spending St. Patrick's day in Scotland, Leah nerding out about wildflowers, and why we choose chocolate over buying real Easter bunnies. You can always expect a good smattering of topics from us.

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Mar 21, 202344:54