Southern Sounds of Celebration: Introduction to the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival (Part 1 of 5)

Part of the Southern Sounds of Celebration special series of Take on the South, this is the first of five episodes that focus on the 2025 Worm Gruntin’ Festival in Sopchoppy, Florida. In this episode, we learn what worm grunting is and gain insight into some of the behind-the-scenes elements of the festival. You can learn more about DJ Butch’s music and worm grunting skills on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/countyboyz/For more on understanding the connection between moles and worm grunting, consult the book: Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution’s Mysteries Solved by Dr. Kenneth Catania - https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691195254/great-adaptations?srsltid=AfmBOoppIxoS1BGo0JmLUDg6rsTIcS3FOX6ZImF2FIt-UD3VwOdZGn9HElectric Eels: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691195254/great-adaptations?srsltid=AfmBOoppIxoS1BGo0JmLUDg6rsTIcS3FOX6ZImF2FIt-UD3VwOdZGn9HCheck out the festival’s website as well for details on future events!: https://www.wormgruntinfestival.com/