Best Genuine Mississippi Podcasts (2024)

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The Frozen Ground - Inspired by Robert Hansen, the Alaskan Butcher Baker 1:07:25

3h ago1:07:25

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June, 1983. A young woman gets into a car expecting a simple exchange of sex for money. Instead, her horrific ordeal and fight for survival leads to the capture of Alaska’s most notorious serial killer, Robert Hansen, known as the Butcher Baker, a man believed to have murdered at least 17 women. In 2013, Nicolas Cage and John Cusack reunite determi…

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Wonderland - Inspired by John Holmes and the Wonderland Murders 52:54

23d ago52:54

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July 1, 1981. A brutal attack at 8763 Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles leads to the bodies of 4 people, and one clinging to life. At the center of the investigation is a coked out porn star. In 2003, director James Cox recounts these events with Val Kilmer taking on the role of porn legend John Holmes. We are about to go down the rabbit hole known …

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Mississippi Burning - Inspired by the Murders of James Earl Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner 59:57

1M ago59:57

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June, 1964. Three young men took part in Freedom Summer, a 3 month initiative to register black people in the South to vote. Then suddenly, they went missing. In 1988, director Alan Parker recreated these events in a phenomenal film that became nominated for Best Picture, and starred the talents of Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Gene Hackman.…

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Bernie - Inspired by the Murder of Marjorie Nugent by Bernhardt Tiede II 49:14

1M ago49:14

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In 1990, a widow meets a kindly young man at her husband’s funeral, and the two immediately kick up an engrossing friendship. This man eventually takes on the widow’s entire multimillion dollar estate, up and 6 years later, when a body is found in a deep freezer. In 2011, director Richard Linklater takes on the task of painting Bernie Tiede in the …

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The Town That Dreaded Sundown - Inspired by the Texarkana Moonlight Murders 59:53

2M ago59:53

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February 22, 1946. A young couple in Texarkana, Texas pull over for a little loving, and are forced out of their car by a man wearing a hood with two slits for eyes. The carnage that followed terrified an entire community for months, and eventually became known as the Moonlight Murders. In 1976, Director Charles B Pierce recreates these crimes in a…

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The Sound of Freedom - Inspired by Tim Ballard and Operation Triple Take 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

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The Sound of Freedom was based on events in 2014, when a former Department of Homeland Security agent partners with Columbian authorities for an undercover sting targeting traffickers of children sold into sex slavery. In 2023, Jim Caviezel stars as this man, Tim Ballard, in a dramatic reenactment of this operation, which brought with it millions i…

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The Amityville Horror - Inspired by George and Kathy Lutz, and the Ronald DeFeo Jr. Murders 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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November 13, 1974. Amityville, Long Island. A man, Ronald DeFeo Jr., bursts into a bar screaming that his parents have been shot. What the police later find in this man’s home will terrify and haunt an entire community. One year later, George and Kathleen "Kathy" Lutz move their family into that same home, and almost immediately begin to notice str…

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Captain Phillips - Inspired by the Maersk Alabama Hijacking 49:25

4M ago49:25

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April 8, 2009. The U.S. cargo ship Maersk Alabama disembarks on a journey to Kenya, led by Captain Phillips. It would not arrive as scheduled due to an attack by Somali pirates, that would lead to several people dead. In 2013, Tom Hanks takes on the role of Captain Richard Phillips in a film that garnered 6 Oscar nominations and left everyone point…

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The Stepfather - Inspired by the John Emil List Murders 59:51

4M ago59:51

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December 7, 1971. Five bodies have been discovered in a New Jersey mansion. They have all been brutally murdered. But the husband and father is nowhere to be found. In 1987, Lost’s Terry O’Quinn starred in a film revolving around a serial killer in search of the ideal American family. A man who would kill anyone whom dare challenge his vision of pe…

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Foxcatcher - Inspired by Dave Schultz, Mark Shultz, and John du Pont 1:05:06

5M ago1:05:06

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January 26, 1996. An Olympian wrestler is gunned down in his own driveway located on Foxcatcher Farm, in front of his wife, for seemingly no reason at all. The perpetrator turns out to be someone of wealth and privilege. In 2014, Steve Carrell gives a career altering performance as the man who pulled the trigger, starring alongside Channing Tatum a…

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American Hustle - Inspired by Melvin Weinberg, Evelyn Knight, and the ABSCAM Sting 58:29

5M ago58:29

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1978. Melvin Weinberg and Lady Evelyn Knight have been arrested for fraud, and are facing three years in prison when the FBI presents them with an offer: Come work for us, conning politicians and others into committing crimes by providing favors in exchange for cash, all under the illusion of an Arabian Sheik, and you get probation. In 2013, direct…

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Compliance - Inspired by the Strip Search Phone Call Scam 59:27

6M ago59:27

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April 2004. A young woman has been called into her bosses office at a small, Kentucky McDonald’s at the behest of a police officer’s phone call who demands compliance. What follows is a tragedy of astonishing proportions, and crimes that included unlawful imprisonment, sexual deviancy, and sexual assault. In 2012, writer and director Craig Zobel cr…

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The Strangers - Inspired by the Manson Family and Keddie Cabin 28 Murders 1:04:33

6M ago1:04:33

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August, 1969. Four people have been tasked with a mission: to murder strangers in the most gruesome fashion possible. The results of which haunted an entire nation for decades. In 2008, writer and director Bryan Bertino took this notion and crafted The Strangers, one of the most terrifying thrillers of this century, which answered the horrific ques…

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Catch Me If You Can - Inspired by Frank Abagnale Jr. 50:42

6M ago50:42

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France, 1969. After fleeing authorities in Louisiana to Europe, Frank Abagnale Jr., is apprehended in France. To this point, Frank has been suspected on counts of impersonating a pilot, a lawyer, a doctor, and eventually became an undercover agent with the FBI. In 2002, Steven Spielberg directed a dreamy retelling of Frank Abagnale Jr’s story, Catc…

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Monster - Inspired by the Crimes of Aileen Wuornos 1:01:02

7M ago1:01:02

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November 30, 1989. Aileen Wuornos has led a life of crime and debauchery, and tonight, she will segue into murder. What follows is the emergence of one of history’s most renowned serial killers. In 2003, Charlize Theron portrays Aileen in a brutal, almost empathetic look at Wuornos’ life. Prepare to journey into the mind of a Monster. This is inspi…

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Scream - Inspired by Danny Rolling aka The Gainesville Ripper 1:09:34

7M ago1:09:34

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November, 1991. Danny Rolling is charged with five counts of murder, crimes that occurred over the course of four days in August 1990 in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes extended to a triple homicide, sexual assault, and even an attempted murder. He became known as the Gainesville Ripper. In 1996, Wes Craven unleashed a new slasher film named Screa…

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Cocaine Bear - Inspired by Andrew C. Thornton II and Pablo Escobear 50:08

7M ago50:08

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It’s 1985. A former officer turned drug smuggler named Andrew Thornton has been found dead in a driveway. A short time later, a hunter discovers the body of a black bear, deceased for some time. And when they performed an autopsy, they discover the shocking truth: this bear overdosed due to a heavy intake of what some call the white tornado, or as …

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The Snowtown Murders - Inspired by the Crimes of John Bunting, James Vlassakis, Robert Wagner, and Mark Haydon 58:28

8M ago58:28

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May 1999. Several missing person reports have led investigators here to an abandoned bank vault in Snowtown, Australia. Inside the vault are several barrels containing the results of a group of evil perpetrators. In 2011, the accounts of these men were captured in a searing thriller called The Snowtown Murders. And this film was inspired by a true …

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Lost Girls - Inspired by Shannan Gilbert and the Gilgo Beach Murders 1:14:42

8M ago1:14:42

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It’s May 1, 2010, 4:51 am. A young woman named Shannan Gilbert calls 911, the phone call lasts 23 minutes. It’s not until a neighbor calls 911 that the police arrive, nearly an hour later. By then, Shannan Gilbert has vanished. Her mother, Mari Gilbert, is a force of nature who refuses to let her disappearance go unchecked, which leads to the disco…

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Inspired By A True Story - Trailer 0:54

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We all love true crime and the movies they inspire, but have you ever wondered how TRUE that story is? Welcome to Inspired by a true story, where every two weeks, our award-winning podcast hosts and film critics discuss the genuine details that have inspired some of the most memorable true crime movies around. Each episode will break down the crime…

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 33:41

2+ y ago33:41

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Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, with nearly 50,000 lives lost last year. And while suicide is often a taboo topic, prevention is possible, but it requires intervention from friends, family and community members. In this episode, we speak with Meghan Goldbeck and Denita LeBlanc about the important work the American Foundati…

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Back to School 41:27

3y ago41:27

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After more than a year of remote and hybrid learning environments, as well as quarantines, social distancing and mask mandates, the adjustment back to in-person classrooms may be a difficult transition for K-12 students. In this episode, we speak with Meg Hayden, head nurse at the Oxford School District, to learn more about how to prepare for the t…

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Understanding Psychological Testing 28:06

3y ago28:06

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In this episode, Dr. Geralyn Datz, psychologist, joins us to discuss the seemingly mysterious topic of psychological testing. We walk through the purpose of psychological tests and what to expect when undergoing one of these examinations. Dr. Datz is trained in advanced psychological testing techniques and works as a psychologist at Southern Behavi…

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Food Anxiety & Eating Disorders 48:29

3y ago48:29

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In this episode of South of Fine, we talk with Rebecca Turner, registered dietician and host of Good Things with Rebecca Turner on SuperTalk Radio, about food anxieties and eating disorders. Disordered eating and overall anxiety around food typically evolves as a result of individual and cultural factors. Eating disorders are not a conscious choice…

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The State of Mental Health in Mississippi 42:56

3y ago42:56

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, we speak with Kay Daneault and Melody Worsham of the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi to get their thoughts on the stigma surrounding mental health in Mississippi and where COVID has left progress.By Rhes Low/Kay Daneault and Melody Worsham

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Moms and Mental Health 27:11

3y ago27:11

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Mothers take on various roles caring for their children on a daily basis. With the implementation of stay-at-home orders and virtual school this past year, moms faced an increased level of mental health struggles. Many mothers face feelings of fatigue, anxiety and loss of self. These feelings have no doubt been exacerbated over the past year. In th…

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We All Have Anxiety 42:09

3y ago42:09

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There isn't a person on earth who hasn't experienced anxiety but at what point do we need to seek professional help for the issue? Is stress anxiety? Does anxiety affect our physical health? Dr. Johanna Lu from Right Track Medical Group offers a bit of clarity on the subject.By Right Track Medical

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Active Minds: Ole Miss and Mississippi State University 37:06

3+ y ago37:06

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In this episode of South of Fine, we chat with Active Minds student leaders from the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University about how this generation of college students views mental health, the impacts of COVID, and their mission to end the stigma around mental health on college campuses.…

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College Students: Moving Forward 30:19

3+ y ago30:19

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Most college students ended 2020 with continued uncertainty. Normalcy has not returned to our college campuses — or our lives. For many students, the ongoing chaos of COVID-19 continues to cause (or add to) mental health challenges. In the first episode of 2020, we speak with April Estill Lomax, LCSW, and Michelle Howard, LCSW, of the University of…

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2020 Wrap Up 20:37

3+ y ago20:37

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2020 has been a tough year for many of us. The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have left people feeling scared, alone, stressed and anxious.In the latest episode of South of Fine, Right Track Medical Director Dr. Katherine Pannel discusses the lasting impacts to our mental health and what silver lining may be found.…

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How to Deal with Holiday Stress 22:15

3+ y ago22:15

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In this special holiday episode of South of Fine, we are joined by Christine Green, LPC, NCC and Dayton Brasfield, LPC, NCC, therapists at Right Track Medical Group to discuss the sources of holiday stress and how to overcome it.By Right Track Medical

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Veterans and Mental Health 26:00

3+ y ago26:00

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To dive a little bit deeper into the mental health needs of veterans, we are joined by Lee County, Miss. Veteran Service Officer Mike Pettigrew.By Rhes Low/Mike Pettigrew

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Breaking Down PTSD 21:59

3+ y ago21:59

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In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Young, LPC, a therapist at Right Track Medical Group to get a better understanding of what PTSD is — and what it isn't.By Rhes Low/Jennifer Young

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Why is Physician-led Care so Important? 30:16

3+ y ago30:16

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The American Medical Association suggests that physician-led healthcare teams have the potential to improve access to care, and eventually, improve patient outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Pannel, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer at Right Track Medical Group and Taryn Cooper, Marraige and Family Therapist at The Wellness and Counseling …

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Drinking and Mental Health 44:08

3+ y ago44:08

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Pannel, DO, ABPN, ABAM, Chief Medical Officer and psychiatrist at Right Track Medical Group to discuss the effects of alcohol on the mental health of college-aged students.By Rhes Low/Dr. Stephen Pannel

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Suicide and Those Left Behind 46:39

3+ y ago46:39

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In this episode, we are joined by Robin Minyard. Robin, a former attorney now getting her Masters in social work, knows firsthand the ramifications of suicide and discusses her journey through the intellectual and emotional tidal wave that follows a loved one's death by suicide.By Rhes Low/Robin Minyard

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Go To Sleep- Your Mental Health is at Stake 35:11

3+ y ago35:11

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Despite evidence suggesting that sleep is as important to our overall well being as things like diet and regular exercise, an estimated 40 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep issues. Apart from those experiencing sleep disorders, poor sleep is linked to other common mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. In this episode, we're …

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College Students & Mental Health Part 2 40:35

4y ago40:35

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A significant portion of college-aged students struggles with their mental health. According to recent student surveys from the American College Health Association, about 60% of students felt overwhelming anxiety, while 40% experienced depression so severe they had difficulty functioning. In Part 2 of our look at mental health and college students,…

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College Students & Mental Health Part 1 38:41

4y ago38:41

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When students transition from high school to college, they face an enormous amount of upheaval — and it can have a profound effect on their mental health. In this episode, we are joined by Janae Robinson, MS, LPC, NCC, a staff counselor at Mississippi State University's Student Counseling Services and Meg Blaylock, MS, LPC, NCC, a therapist at Righ…

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What is Therapy Like for Kids? 23:15

4y ago23:15

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Kids are not immune from mental health challenges. Like adults, they sometimes need therapy to help them cope and to get the support they need when dealing with anything from ADHD to anxiety to depression. In this episode, we are joined by Sheria Green, LPC, RPT, a therapist at Right Track Medical Group and Racheal Pritchett, PMHNP-BC a Nurse Pract…

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What It's Like to Go to Therapy 37:53

4y ago37:53

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Making the decision to see someone about your mental health can be transformative. But for new patients, those first appointments may seem nerve-wracking and overwhelming. In this episode, we talk with Right Track Medical Group Treatment Coordinator Clark Hunt and Coordinator of Best Practices Taryn Cooper to discuss what new patients can expect.…

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Stress, Anxiety and Our Kids 19:40

4y ago19:40

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Our kids are not immune to stress and anxiety. Every day they face pressure from family, friends, school, society and social media. The COVID-19 pandemic — and with it, isolation from friends, disruption to routines and continued uncertainty — is only adding to the anxiety they already feel. In this episode we delve into this topic with Meghan Welc…

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Coping Mechanisms 101 27:48

4y ago27:48

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Stress and anxiety are part of our daily lives. Whether it's brought on by work pressures, family challenges, or COVID-19, we all need to find healthy ways to cope. In this episode, Right Track Medical Group's Dr. Katherine Pannel and Taryn Cooper are with us again to discuss healthy ways to deal with the challenges and stress we all face.…

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What Covid-19 has done to our mental health. 25:24

4y ago25:24

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In the first episode of South of Fine, we discuss the mental health repercussions of COVID-19—and why we are unprepared to treat all those who will be psychologically affected by the pandemic. Our guests for this episode include Katherine Pannel, DO, Medical Director, Right Track Medical Group, and Taryn Cooper, MA, Coordinator of Best Practices, R…

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South of Fine trailer 1:03

4y ago1:03

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A podcast from Right Track Medical Group dedicated to destigmatizing mental health in the Southern part of the U.S. through genuine conversation about the challenges we face every day. Episode one drops the beginning of June. https://www.righttrackmedical.com/By Right Track Medical

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Tourists Flock to the Farm 34:23

4+ y ago34:23

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Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson for a great conversation about agritourism. As one of our guest’s, Neal Williams, said, “We grow memories.” And that kind of encapsulates Genuine Mississippi’s fast growing agritourism sector. Agritourism is tourism that takes place on a working farm or other agricultural enter…

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Mississippi on the MOOVE 39:11

5y ago39:11

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Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson for Mississippi on the MOOVE!, all about the Magnolia State’s proud dairy industry. Dairy farming is not just a job, it’s a way of life—something that these folks are passionate about, and farms often go back generations. In this Genuine MS podcast, Andy has lively conversation…

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Leaders in the Field 51:34

5y ago51:34

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Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with leading producers and makers from several different fields. In the studio, we’ll have Brent Brasher of Kengro in Charleston, Matthew Summers of Speedbox of Ridgeland, and Dennis Short of Shortline Manufacturing in Shaw. Each of these producers has taken their r…

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Sugar & Spice and Southern Delights 45:22

5y ago45:22

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Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he talks with Genuine Mississippi bakers, culinary crafters and gelato makers about Sugar & Spice and Southern Delights. We’re featuring three Genuine MS Crafted members who have unique products and stories to tell. And, they all have one thing in common – a passion for flav…

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Reelin' It In 24:36

5y ago24:36

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Join Mississippi's Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson as he chats with guests about catfish in the Magnolia State. For National Catfish Month, Andy and Katy Simmons Prosser, Marketing and Brand Development of Simmons Farm Raised Catfish in Yazoo City, chat about raising catfish and how to prepare it for your meals. Andy also talks…

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