Running On Indy is a running podcast started by Jesse Davis and Blake Roberson in October of 2017. Blake and Jesse have been training partners and friends for over a decade. They both love running and the Indy Running community and wanted to share their love of running with a greater audience. Their hope is to both entertain and inform you with each episode about the greater running community of Indianapolis and beyond.
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Welcome to The Charger Podcast! This is your chance to sit in on conversations with coaches, administrators, and other folks connected to Oxford High School and Oxford School District. The Chargers of Oxford, MS have had great success over the years and look forward to many more to come.
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Coach Konrad Ernst :: Charger Wrestling Coach
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After a hiatus I'm glad to be back with you and I have a fantastic guest today on the podcast today: Coach Konrad Ernst with the Oxford Charger Wrestling team. This conversation was actually recorded last November. Yeah, I know. It's been a while. But this was with only a short bit into the season and he and his athletes were figuring out each othe…
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Officer Zach Anderson :: School Resource Officer
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After a hiatus I'm glad to be back with you and I have a fantastic guest today on the podcast today. If you have had a kid at either Central Elementary or Oxford High then you're probably a bit familiar with SRO Officer Zach Anderson. Officer Anderson has been working with law enforcement for over 18 years but has found true enjoyment working with …
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On this episode we have the Oxford High's new principal Dr. Dana Bullard. Dr. Bullard came to Oxford after stints at Corinth High School and Aberdeen High School. Dr. Bullard has also worked in Jackson with the Mississippi Department of Education for a while after teaching in the classroom for many years. In our conversation Dr. Bullard shares a bi…
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On today's episode we have the Oxford High's John Davenport. Mr. Davenport has been with the school district over 22 years now leading the theater department. He teaches classes as well as directing/producing multiple performances each year. Mr. Davenport was OSD Employee of the year in 2018. In this conversation we talk about what caused him to pu…
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Beard & Baughman :: Charger Activities Directors
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The Oxford School District has a unique staffing structure where we have two athletic/activities directors. I'm not sure there's another district in the state with the same setup. On this episode of the Oxford Charger Podcast I sit down with Tabitha Beard and Chris Baughman to talk about their journey from the softball/baseball fields into athletic…
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Bradley Roberson :: Year #2 as Superintendent
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Welcome back to another episode of the charger podcast. We’ve been on a brief hiatus with summertime and the busyness of school getting started back. But we’re ready for the school year ahead and have a few interviews already lined up BUT… if you have any ideas for who might be a great guest, please be sure to reach out to me on the socials. @charg…
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This episode we have Coach Kyle Long. Coach Long is in his first year as Softball HC after 12 years at the helm of East Central in Hurley, MS where he saw lots of success. The softball season has been a good year so far as the Chargers went undefeated in district play. The team is excited for the upcoming postseason. So listen in As always, be sure…
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Audra Rester :: Oxford Middle School Principal
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Welcome back to the first episode of the 2022. I get to sit down with Oxford Middle School Principal Audra Rester. Mrs. Rester has been with the Oxford School District for eight years and served thousands of students and families and teachers. As she is close to retiring from OSD in a few months, she looks back at what brought her in to education, …
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Coach Cade Hoggard :: Charger Baseball Coach
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This episode we have Coach Cade Hoggard. Coach Hoggard is an OG Charger and returns to Oxford to take over the head coaching duties from Coach Baughman. Coach Hoggard had an illustruius career at OHS and went on to play college ball at Mississippi State and Delta State. He's coached at Olive Branch and Amory before coming back to Oxford. During the…
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Coach Hunter Crane :: Head Boys & Girls Soccer Coach
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This episode we have Coach Hunter Crane of the Boys & Girls soccer teams. Coach Crane has been a part of Charger Soccer now for seven years and is looking forward to a challenging but rewarding season. Both of his teams have high expectations in a Region stacked with Tupelo, Starkville, and Grenada. As always, be sure to follow along on the socials…
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The Oxford Charger Booster Club :: Boosters & Blues
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This week we have Pratt Wilkinson & Andrew Martin from the Oxford Charger Booster Club on to talk about this weekend's big fundraiser, Boosters & Blues. This once a year event directly benefits Charger Athletics & Activities by supplementing the team budgets throughout the year. If you'd like to attend this weekend's event visit https://t.co/gNSexq…
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Heather Lenard - Public Information Officer
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In this episode we have Heather Lenard with us. Heather Lenard is the Public Information Officer for the Oxford Public Schools and has been with the district for three and a half years. She speaks specifically about the Return To Learn plan for the OSD as well as what all goes into her job in keeping the public informed about all that's going on an…
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In this episode we sit down with Robert Gonzalez, head coach of the boys and girls Charger Swim teams. Coach Gonzalez has been the swim coach for six years and has seen continual growth in his program resulting in state records, state champions and lots of expectations for the future. Be sure to follow along on the socials at @ChargerPodcast, and s…
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Bradley Roberson was recently named the new superintendent of the Oxford School District. Mr. Roberson has served in the district already as a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and assistant superintendent. He's very familiar with the district already and looking forward to continuing to keep things trending upward. Listen in as we talk…
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The AVID program at the Oxford School District strives to prepare students for for year universities and the real world. I was able to sit down with Lauren Lauzon, AVID Coordinator to learn about the program and what they do to help Charger students set big goals for themselves and create a plan to set them on a path for success beyond the high sch…
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Noah Hamilton came to Oxford High as principal in the Fall of 2019 after serving school districts on the Mississippi coast and Northeast Mississippi. He sits down with us to talk about his background in teaching/coaching before becoming a principal, what he saw as both opportunities and goals for the Oxford High job, and how he hopes that OHS can e…
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Coach Chris Patton - Oxford Charger XC Coach - Fall 20
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Wer'e here in fall of 2020 and Chris Patton's Cross Country teams are just weeks away from the State Meet in Jackson. In this episode of The Oxford Charger Podcast you'll hear a quick update on Coach's summer wedding, and then we delve into his guys and girls running Cross Country this season. The state meet is just a few weeks away, and he talks t…
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Coach Chris Cutcliffe - 2020 Charger Football Season
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Last time Coach Cutcliffe was on the pod his team had just won the 6A State Championship. We recorded this interview Sunday night as his team looks forward to their third game of the season. So his coaching staff has two games under their belt so far. In today’s conversation you’ll hear 3 big things from Coach Cut. What he has learned about his tea…
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Coach Hunter Crane - Boys AND Girls Soccer Coach
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In this episode we sit down with Hunter Crane, head coach of both the boys and girls Charger Soccer teams. Coach Crane has been the head girls coach for five years and this year takes over the boys program as well. We hear of his transition into this dual role, what he's learned about his boys' team over the summer, and the expectations for this of…
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Episode 35 of Running On Indy is all about virtual racing. In the year of virtual experiences, racing is no exception. Tune in as we discuss tips and tricks to get the most out of your virtual event with several members of a team that recently won a virtual race across the country!By runningonindy
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Coach Ashley Martin - Charger Volleyball Coach
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In this episode we hear form our new volleyball coach, Ashley Martin. Coach Martin has been with the team since the spring and is eager to have her girls on the court to start their season next week. Coach Martin talks of her journey into coaching, what she sees in her team, and how she intends to play with speed and energy this season with the Cha…
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Welcome back for another episode of the Charger Podcast! In today's episode I get to sit down with Justin Ware, head athletic trainer for all Charger Athletics. Justin has been with the School District working with our athletes for six years now. Justin talks of what drew him to the field of athletic training, the ways he assists all of the teams a…
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Coach Drew Tyler - Charger Basketball Coach
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In today’s episode we have a conversation with Coach Drew Tyler, head coach of the Charger Basketball team. Coach Tyler has been coaching with the team for 28 years now, 24 of those as head coach. Coach Tyler talks of growing up the son of an SEC head football coach and what he learned from his dad, Bob Tyler. Coach Tyler shares the importance of g…
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Coach Tabitha Beard - Charger Softball Coach
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In today's episode we hear from Coach Tabirha Beard. Coach Beard has been the Charger Softball Coach for four seasons now and now is entering her fifth year with the school district. Coach Beard talks of her own introduction to Fast Pitch and eventually into teaching/coaching. She discusses what she wants her teams to be known for and the bright fu…
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Coach Jason Wilfawn - Charger Strength & Conditioning
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In this episode we sit down with Charger S&C Coach Jason Wilfawn. Coach Wilfawn has coached athletes from the middle school level up to Southeaster Conference Football weightrooms. He has been a part of the Charger Family for just over four years now as he trains guys and girls at both OHS and OMS. We hear of his journey into coaching and how he en…
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Episode 34 of Running On Indy features the running power couple Alan and Julia Webb. Alan is the fastest all time American miler (3:46.91), and Julia is an Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and holds the World Record for running a half marathon while pushing a baby jogger (1:21:23).By runningonindy
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In this episode we talk with Mike Martin, Athletics & Activities Director for the Oxford School District. Mr. Martin has been a part of OSD for thirteen years and in education for about 40 years. He talks of what it takes to lead a top notch program like the Oxford Chargers and the challenges he faces as he and the coaches work together to be as su…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-33.mp3 Episode 33 of Running On Indy features all the need-to-know content about the upcoming Olympic Marathon Trials on February 29th! Tune in as we break down everything, from the local athletes participating to our picks of who will make the Tokyo Olympic Team.…
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Coach Hunter Crane :: Lady Charger Soccer Coach
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In today's episode we hear from Coach Hunter Crane. Coach Crane has been the girls' soccer coach at Oxford High for the past five seasons. His teams have won the 5A title twice and won their region and advanced to the playoffs each year in 6A. Coach Crane talks of his journey into coaching after pursuing pharmacy school, coaching boys and girls tea…
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Coach Cliff Ormon - Charger Girls Basketball Coach
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Today's episode we hear from Coach Cliff Ormon, head Girls Basketball Coach at Oxford High School. Coach Ormon has been with Oxford High for five years and likes for his teams to be known for grit and tenacity. Coach Ormon grew up in Hickory Flatt and coached at a number of smaller schools throughout north Mississippi before coming to Oxford. He an…
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Coach Chris Baughman - Oxford Charger Baseball Coach
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Today's episode we hear from Coach Chris Baughman, head Baseball Coach at Oxford High School. Coach Baughman has coached many of his teams to the state title and brought home the gold and produced a number of college baseball players. He came to Oxford from Amory, MS and has been a part of Oxford since his college years. So listen in to this episod…
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Coach Chris Patton - Charger XC & TF Coach
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On this episode of The Oxford Charger Podcast Blake Thompson sits down with Chris Patton to hear about the Charger Cross Country and Track & Field programs. He also talks about his path to becoming a teacher and head coach at Oxford and what's different about coaching athletes who compete individually. So listen in to this episode as we get a deepe…
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Coach Chris Cutcliffe - Charger Football Coach
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On the first episode of The Oxford Charger Podcast Blake Thompson sits down with Chris Cutcliffe to hear about the 2019 Football season and the journey to the 2019 State Title. He also talks about his path to becoming a teacher and head coach at Oxford and what's unique about living/working in Oxford, Mississippi. So listen in to this episode as we…
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Here we go! Welcome to The Charger Podcast! We're about to embark on a new podcast as we have conversations with Charger coaches, Chargers athletes, and FOPs (Friends of the Program).By Blake Thompson
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-32-3.mp3 Episode 32 of Running On Indy is hot! How hot…2,000,000 plus Scoville units hot. You won’t want to miss this live broadcast of the Running On Indy crew and elite runner guests taking on the hottest hot sauces in the world! Oh, and we manage to talk a little …
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-31.mp3 Episode 31 of Running On Indy is the, “WE’RE NOT WORTHY”, edition featuring LaShawn Merritt! Merritt is a 400 and 200-meter superstar who has represented the USA in three Olympics, earning three gold medals and one bronze medal. He is also one of only five men…
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Pictured Left: Brad Baumgartner Right: Nicholas Balbach https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/06/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-30.mp3 In Episode 30 of Running On Indy, we talk all things Ultra Marathon with experienced ultra distance runners Brad Baumgartner and Nicholas Balbach. Whether you are just thinking about getting into ultras o…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/05/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-29.mp3 Episode 29 of Running On Indy is the Team Shorts takes over edition! Team Shorts is a group of incredible local Indy women who kick butt at running and in life. You won’t want to miss their stories of sisterhood, and just general girl power badassness. Warning…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-28.mp3 Episode 28 of Running On Indy features the 2018 Indiana Men’s State Track and Field Championship winning coach Zach Toothman. Zach has been the head Cross Country and Track coach at Avon high school for 9 years. In this episode, we discuss how he was able to c…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-27.mp3 In Episode 27 of Running On Indy, we bring back our good friend Wes Doty for his second appearance on the show. Wes is a true inspiration and is a living example of how running can literally save your life. You won’t want to miss Wes’s powerful message of posi…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-26-2.mp3 Episode 26 of Running On Indy features the National Footlocker Cross Country champion Cole Hocker of Cathedral High School. In this episode, we talk with Cole about his training, racing, how to sport a sweet hairdo and much more. Make sure to tune in and get…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2019/01/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-25.mp3 Tune into to Episode 25 of Running On Indy featuring our biggest fan Scott Jacobson. Scott joins us for a casual running conversation and more. Sneak preview…the more might include us doing our best dog impressions!…
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Left to Right: Anna Webber, Kelby Laughner, and Olivia Ballew (Olivia’s Picture taken by Ben Meraz) https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/12/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-24.mp3 Episode 24 of Running On Indy features three local Indy women, Anna Webber, Kelby Laughner, and Olivia Ballew, who recently qualified for the US Olympic Maratho…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-23.mp3 Episode 23 of Running On Indy features fellow 361 Athlete and 2020 Olympic hopeful Sarah Crouch. Sarah is a former NCAA Division II National Champion in the 10,000 meters and recently finished 6th place, 1st American, at the Chicago Marathon.…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-22.mp3 Make sure to tune into Episode 22, The heart rate training doesn’t suck…if you do it right…, edition of Running On Indy. Our guest Coach Matt Ebersole of Personal Best Training makes his second appearance on the show and fills us in on how to train properly us…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/10/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-21.mp3 Episode 21 of Running On Indy features Andy Martin, owner of Exclamation Services a Sports Management and Marketing Company. Andy talks about some exciting upcoming USATF Indiana events and Blake and Jesse talk about their recent athletic endeavors on the Worl…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-20.mp3 Episode 20 of Running On Indy features the legendary ultra runner Camille Herron. Camille has several world ultra championship wins and world records on her resume, including the fastest marathon time ever run in a Spider Man costume. Tune in and listen to Cam…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-19.mp3 Episode 19 of Running On Indy features elite race walker Melissa Moeller. Melissa recently placed 5th at the USA national championships in the 20K race walk, and is a 2020 Olympic games hopeful. In this episode she walks us through, pun intended, how race walk…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-18.mp3 Episode 18 of Running On Indy features the American Record Holder in the Beer Mile, Chris Robertson. In Addition to his American Record, Chris also won the Beer Mile World Classic Title in 2017. Make sure to tune in and find out all about the beer mile, from t…
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https://runningonindy.files.wordpress.com/2018/06/running-on-indy-season-1-episode-17.mp3 Join us for Episode 17, The Global Running Day 2018 Edition, of Running On Indy! In this episode we sat down with you, the listeners of our show, as you shared your running stories, both inspirational and comical! 532453…
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