A Case of the Clam Slams

Welcome back to Bloodline Banter, where this week we're covering everything from why the internet thinks Landon secretly got married to whether Texas deserves to be called part of the South. We kick things off by catching up after a few days apart, talking sleep scores, Botox appointments, spending habits that may or may not be getting out of hand, and why planning a vacation sounds a whole lot easier than actually booking one. Along the way, we dive into Love Island drama, debate whether Chihuahuas have any chance of making it to heaven, and explain why pet insurance might be one of the smartest purchases we've ever made. From there, things spiral into one of our favorite debates yet: what actually makes someone "Southern?" We compare Texas to the Deep South, defend sweet tea as a personality trait, argue over chili with beans, and explain why growing up in Georgia shaped just about every opinion we have. We also talk about quitting vaping, why neither of us went to college because we refused to live with a roommate, Landon's complete trust in his self-driving Tesla, Riley's obsession with cooking the perfect steak, and why A1 steak sauce will always have a place at the dinner table no matter what the internet says. Naturally, we couldn't leave without discussing why healthy food may be good for your body but terrible for your spirit, the foods we'd eat every day if calories didn't exist, and how somehow a conversation about pineapple and the weather turned into one of the funniest rabbit holes of the episode. If you've ever argued over what counts as "the South," been accused of something you definitely didn't do on the internet, or believed a good steak deserves A1 no matter what anyone says... this episode is for you.   Submit all stories, questions, and shenanigans to be featured on Cousin Counsel to team@bloodlinebanterofficial.com     Thank you to these sponsors: Morgan and Morgan: If you’ve ever been injured, and need real legal help, you can check out Morgan & Morgan, America’s Largest Injury Law Firm. For more information, head to forthepeople.com/banter. This is a paid advertisement Cowboy Colostrum: Use code BANTER at checkout for 25% off your entire order or visit cowboycolostrum.com/banter. Füm: Visit https://tryfum.com/bloodline and use code BLOODLINE to receive a free gift with your Journey Pack.   LET'S GET SOCIAL: Bloodline Banter: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodlinebanterofficial/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodlinebanterofficial/ Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/@bloodlinebanter Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloodline-banter/id1869700162 Email - team@bloodlinebanterofficial.com Landon Mauk: Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/Landonmauk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itslandonmauk/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@Landon.mauk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/landonmauk/ Riley Mitchell: Snapchat - https://www.snapchat.com/@rileygmitchell3 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realrileymitchell/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rileygmitchell Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562003576933 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@realrileymitchell