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Say Grace

Say Grace

EP 25: A Conversation with Matt and Ted Lee of The Lee Bros.

Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 38 min · 14 segments

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston, SC. They founded The Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order source for Southern pantry staples, in 1994 before…

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston, SC. They founded The Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order source for Southern pantry staples, in 1994 before embarking on a second career as food journalists and award-winning authors. The Lee Brothers currently produce live events and festivals, turning narratives around contemporary food and beverage culture into thrilling and transformative experiences. In this episode, Matt and Ted join Steve for a conversation about the growth of Charleston’s food scene, finding their footing in the hospitality industry, and what’s next for their journey. Thank you to Stolon Food Lab for allowing us to use the space to film this episode.

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston, SC. They founded The Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order source for Southern pantry staples, in 1994 before…

Speakers: Matt LeeGuestTed LeeGuestSteve PalmerHost

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Top entities: Charleston×28 Ted Lee×9 Maria Guarnaschelli×3 Toronto×7 God×8

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈19k followers

Welcoming the Lee Brothers0:24 – 1:23

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:24

Hey, everybody, and welcome to Say Grace, where we unpack all things hospitality.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:29

Very excited for my next guest today.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:32

I've sort of fanboyed them into doing this.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:36

Seriously, I'm not kidding.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:38

You guys are like fancy.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:40

But let me read the bio, and then we'll get into the conversation.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:43

I am thrilled today to welcome the Lee brothers to Say Grace.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:47

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:50

They founded the Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalog, a mail-order source for Southern pantry staples.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:57

In 1994, embarking on a second career as food journalist and award-winning authors, the Lee Brothers currently produce live events and festivals, turning narratives into contemporary food and beverage culture into thrilling and transformative experiences.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:14

That's very fancy PR work.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:17

Matt and Ted, welcome.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:18

Only the best.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:19

Thank you.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:20

That's really good.

1:21

Thanks so much for having us.

1:22

Yeah,

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:22

of course.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:23

Thank you.

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99%28 mentions
Ted LeePersonWriter
98%9 mentions
Maria GuarnaschelliPersonEditor and publisher
97%3 mentions
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94%8 mentions
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93%2 mentions
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92%5 mentions
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88%1 mention
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Welcoming the Lee Brothers0:24 – 1:23

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:24

Hey, everybody, and welcome to Say Grace, where we unpack all things hospitality.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:29

Very excited for my next guest today.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:32

I've sort of fanboyed them into doing this.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:36

Seriously, I'm not kidding.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:38

You guys are like fancy.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:40

But let me read the bio, and then we'll get into the conversation.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:43

I am thrilled today to welcome the Lee brothers to Say Grace.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:47

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:50

They founded the Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalog, a mail-order source for Southern pantry staples.

S

Steve PalmerHost

0:57

In 1994, embarking on a second career as food journalist and award-winning authors, the Lee Brothers currently produce live events and festivals, turning narratives into contemporary food and beverage culture into thrilling and transformative experiences.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:14

That's very fancy PR work.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:17

Matt and Ted, welcome.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:18

Only the best.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:19

Thank you.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:20

That's really good.

1:21

Thanks so much for having us.

1:22

Yeah,

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:22

of course.

S

Steve PalmerHost

1:23

Thank you.

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