Best CHRISTOPHER ROLLINS Podcasts (2024)

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Marisol and Rory Doyle | Leña Pizza & Bagels 48:33

11h ago48:33

48:33

Today’s guests were recently recognized by the New York Times as some of the best pizza-makers in the United States. Leña (which translates to firewood) makes dough from scratch and brings it to life with traditional proofing practices. Located in the rural Mississippi Delta, this Cleveland staple provides pizza and bagels unlike anywhere else in t…

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Walt Grayson and Keri Grayson Horne | A TV Family 48:59

5d ago48:59

48:59

If you’ve worked in television in the state of Mississippi in any capacity, today’s guests are no stranger to you. Emmy award-winning television legends Walt Grayson and his daughter Keri Grayson Horne are joining us in the studio today to talk about what they know best- how storytelling and educational media can truly shape an entire state. Walt h…

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Connie Hollins & DeSanto Rollins | Rollins Funeral Home 47:01

19d ago47:01

47:01

Our guests today know all about the importance of keeping it in the family. Connie Hollins and her son DeSanto Rollins will be the the guests of honor in a soon-to-come episode of Family Owned: A Legacy Leadership podcast, produced in partnership with Ole Miss and MPB. The owners of Rollins Funeral Home in Woodville, this entire family has been ded…

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We Believe in jaBROnis! | the jaBROnis (6/23/24) 57:07

20d ago57:07

57:07

The boys breakdown the week in wrestling, give out jaBROni Of The Week & MORE! Follow the jaBROnis on X: @jabronispod Follow Mike Butler on X: @phillyjabroni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: @happyjabroni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!

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Christopher Swafford | Mississippi Blood Services 48:09

26d ago48:09

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Our guest today wants to talk to you about the importance of giving life. Christopher Swafford is the President and CEO of Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) based in Flowood, MS. MBS is a community based blood center that serves hospitals throughout the state of Mississippi and was established 45 years ago. Christopher is the 3rd CEO of the organiza…

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Holly Smith and Miranda Vaughn | Big House Books 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

We have two guests this week with one mission. Big House Books is an organization that provides literature to the incarcerated, making sure those in the prison system still have access to reading materials and the right to read. The team recently won a 2024 Governor's Initiative for Volunteer Excellence or GIVE Award. Here to discuss the success an…

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WE CAN SOLVE IT 18:57

1M ago18:57

18:57

"You can't tell me a billion dollars won't solve most of these problems."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Christina Dent | Changing Minds and Changing Lives 48:09

1M ago48:09

48:09

Our first guest in the month of June is a local activist determined to save lives. Christina Dent is the Founder & President of End It For Good, a Mississippi-based nonprofit advocating for approaches to drugs that prioritize life and the opportunity to thrive. Christina supported a criminal justice approach to drugs until her experience as a foste…

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Classic: Reena Evers-Everette | A Legacy of Strength 50:36

2M ago50:36

50:36

Happy Memorial Day! We are out of the office so in lieu of a new episode, here's an instant classic from earlier this year. We are honored to welcome an iconic Mississippian from an iconic family to the show today. Reena Evers-Everette is the daughter of civil-rights activists Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers-Williams. Born in Mound Bayou, Mississippi…

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WWE's King And Queen Of The Ring & AEW's Double Or Nothing Predictions | the jaBROnis (5/24/24) 1:39:00

2M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

The boys are back to talk some wrestling, preview and predict WWE's King & Queen Of The Ring and AEW's Double Or Nothing, give out jaBROni Of The Week and MORE! Follow the jaBROnis on X: @jabronispod Follow Mike Butler on X: @phillyjabroni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: @happyjabroni

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Ann Ford and Perez Hodge | WZZQ 48:34

2M ago48:34

48:34

Marshall welcomes director Ann Ford and long-time producer Perez Hodge to discuss the new documentary on film on the now-defunct WZZQ radio station. For a brief shining moment (the 70’s!), this free form, counterculture, FM radio station in Jackson, Mississippi rocked the mid-South. With no playlists, no rules, and very few inhibitions, the legenda…

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Rise of the jaBROnis... | the jaBROnis (5/19/24) 1:11:09

2M ago1:11:09

1:11:09

The boys are back from a small hiatus and talking (mostly) all things professional wrestling! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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I WASN'T EVEN THERE A MONTH 21:09

2M ago21:09

21:09

"It's the most relaxation we've had in general."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Francine Reynolds | Theatre in the Magnolia State 48:15

2M ago48:15

48:15

Francine Reynolds has been the artistic director at New Stage Theatre in Jackson since 2006, and has worked as a theatre artist for 35 years. A Michigan native and current Jackson resident, Reynolds has served three terms on the board of directors for the Theatre Communications Group, a national organization for American theatre; and is on the boar…

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Kate Medley | Thank You Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South 47:12

2M ago47:12

47:12

Kate Medley is a North Carolina-based visual journalist and filmmaker documenting the American South. Her photography work explores issues of social justice, community, and the shifting politics of states like Mississippi. Her work has been featured in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, and her collection “Thank You Please Come Again: …

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Ana Lampton-Triplett | Keeping it in the Family 54:20

2M ago54:20

54:20

Ana Lampton Triplett is a documentary maker and a retired attorney. In her episode of “Family Owned, a Legacy Leadership Podcast,” she discusses how she and her family have entrepreneurship running through their veins. Part of the Lampton family that owns manufacturing powerhouse Ergon in Jackson, Ana has used her talents to help with both the fami…

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Susan Garrard | Museum with a Mission 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

Currently serving as the head honcho of the Mississippi Children’s Museum, Susan Garrard has been with the museum since it’s inception, serving as a volunteer when the museum was still in its planning stages. Originally from Sebastopol, she earned her undergraduate degree at Mississippi State University before attending the Fashion Institute of Tec…

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Anna Neel | Being Tuned In To Stories 49:57

3M ago49:57

49:57

Trigger Warning: this episode of Now You're Talking contains recounts of war. Marshall Ramsey sits down this week with Mississippi Public Broadcasting's very own Chief Operations Officer Anna Neel as she discusses her career coming up in the world of media and communications. From her time as a humble intern with CNN all the way to where she is tod…

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Classic | Chef Austin "Mr. Fancy" Sumrall 49:44

3M ago49:44

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World-renowned Chef, restaurateur, and Pike County native Austin Sumrall is no stranger to the kitchen. Owner of White Pillars in Biloxi, Austin is also a former Champion of Food Network’s “Alex vs. America” in May 2023. The James Beard nominee for “Best Chef: South” and crowned “King of American Seafood!” in the 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Of…

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the jaBROnis Are Going To WrestleMania XL! | the jaBROnis (4/5/24) 1:55:57

3M ago1:55:57

1:55:57

The boys are back to preview WrestleManaia XL! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!

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GROWING UP IS FUN! 24:53

4M ago24:53

24:53

"You can't live off Chef Boy'ar'd and Totino's pizza."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Antonia Bennett | A Life of Jazz 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

Marshall Ramsey sits down the week with second generation jazz musician and singer Antonia Bennett, renowned daughter of Grammy Award winning jazz musician Tony Bennett as she discusses what it was like growing up surrounded by the jazz music scene and how it shaped her into the musician she is today. From growing up surrounded by greats like Rosem…

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Natalie Perkins | The Importance of Journalism in Times of Crisis 49:40

4M ago49:40

49:40

Marshall Ramsey sits down with Natalie Perkins, a Rolling Fork-based journalist and recently named USA Today Woman of the Year. She discusses her journalistic efforts during the devastating EF4 tornado that struck her community in March 2023 and how she was able to keep those around her informed during that time of crisis. Marshall Ramsey, a nation…

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SCANDALOUS 18:34

4M ago18:34

18:34

"We're gonna burn this bitch down to the ground."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Dr. Roderick Little | A 'Super' Band Performance 51:00

4M ago51:00

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Dr. Roderick Little is an accomplished conductor, clinician, adjudicator, composer, arranger, drill writer, and instrumentalist, and currently serves as Director of Bands/Assistant Professor of Music at Jackson State University. A native of Jackson, he grew up in a musical family/background, and received his Bachelors and Masters in Music Education…

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Peter Zapletal | The Puppet Master 48:32

4M ago48:32

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Our guest today is Peter Zapletal, one of those most recent recipients of a Governor’s Arts Award. A five-time Emmy Award-winning puppeteer, Peter had an illustrious career right here at Mississippi Public Broadcasting that spanned over several decades, and recently retired as the director of the Puppet Arts Theatre, a professional touring theatre …

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AEW Meat-less Revolution Predictions | the jaBROnis (3/2/2024) 1:30:02

5M ago1:30:02

1:30:02

The boys are back previewing AEW's Revolution, give out jaBROni Of The Week & MORE! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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Sally Doty | Broadband for All Mississippians 48:20

5M ago48:20

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Sally Burchfield Doty was recently named as the first director of BEAM - the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi. This office serves as the State's sole point of contact for broadband policy and oversees the administration of federal funding for broadband infrastructure expansion. Sally previously served as the Executive …

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THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE 22:41

5M ago22:41

22:41

"Ain't nobody depending on my ass... and for good reason."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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PAYING ATTENTION 29:34

5M ago29:34

29:34

"But I live in Texas where gambling is illegal!"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Reena Evers-Everette | A Legacy of Strength 50:24

5M ago50:24

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We are honored to welcome an iconic Mississippian from an iconic family to the show today. Reena Evers-Everette is the daughter of civil-rights activists Medgar Evers and Myrlie Evers-Williams. Born in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, she studied business merchandising at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. She is now executive director of the Med…

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The Rock, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, jaBROni Of The Week & MORE! | the jaBROnis (2/11/24) 1:13:35

5M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

The boys are back to discuss the past week in wrestling, give out jaBROni Of The Week and more! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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Java Chatman and Taiwo Gaynor | Black History at MPB 47:34

5M ago47:34

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In the past few months, today's guests have made their own "black history," Here at Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Director of Television Taiwo Gaynor and Director of Radio Java Chatman are the first black individuals to ever serve in their respective roles for the organization. On today's show, both of these men chat with Marshall about upcoming…

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Bill Ellison | Mississippi's Storyteller 48:42

6M ago48:42

48:42

If you’re a Jackson native, my guest today needs no introduction. Bill Ellison is a musician/radio host based in Jackson, Mississippi. Bill, a vocalist, guitarist and pianist, has performed professionally for more than 40 years, playing all styles of music from bluegrass to jazz. Bill has also worked for radio and television stations in Jackson and…

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Rollins, Okada, WWE 2K24, jaBROni Of The Week & MORE! | the jaBROnis (1/22/23) 1:08:56

6M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

The boys are back to discuss the past week in wrestling, give out jaBROni Of The Week and more! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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Melvin Myles and Micah Lapidus | Unity by Music 48:50

6M ago48:50

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If you’ve ever wondered what good it would do if large organized faiths joined forces, todays guests will certainly be of interest to you. Lapidus & Myles is a collaboration between two faith-based musicians in Atlanta. Micah Lapidus is a Reform rabbi who serves as school rabbi for The Davis Academy and is also composer-in-residence at The Temple. …

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E137 - Bob van Luijt - Disrupting Giants: Building Open-Source Platforms & Communities 1:16:47

6M ago1:16:47

1:16:47

Don't be afraid of giants. At some point, they have to sleep. In this episode, we chat with Bob van Luijt, diving into his journey of facing challenges, conquering obstacles, and finding success. Let's get started on a conversation that's all about building open-source platforms, communities, and disrupting tech giants. Meet Bob van Luijt Bob’s Rol…

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Happy New Year | 2023 Highlights 48:42

6M ago48:42

48:42

Happy New Year! We’re doing things a bit differently today and sharing some of our favorite moments from 2023 with you. Join me and my producer Lacey Alexander as we talk about some highlights from the past year, from moving conversations to belly laughs to talks of exciting future projects with some of the coolest guests we’ve talked to this year.…

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REVIEW: BALDUR'S GATE 3 AND EXORCIST: BELIEVER 26:57

7M ago26:57

26:57

"To explain this irrational shit, sometimes the only way, or the best way is: religion!"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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AEW World's End Predictions, Jericho's December To Remember & MORE! | the jaBROnis (12/30/23) 1:13:24

7M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

The boys are back to talk some wrestling, make their predictions for AEW World's End, give out jaBROni Of The Week and more! Follow the jaBROnis on X: @jabronispod Follow Mike Butler on X: @phillyjabroni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: @happyjabroni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR 28:16

7M ago28:16

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"I'm over here sitting inside every day for the past month."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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Nina Parikh | 50 Years of Mississippi Film 48:50

7M ago48:50

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Our guest today is Nina Parikh, the director of the Mississippi Film Office. She celebrates 25 years with the office this year, as she began working for the Film Office as the deputy director in 1998 and became director in 2017. She studied filmmaking at New York University and the University of Southern Mississippi, and her work place is celebrati…

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SOLID RECOMMENDATIONS 12:06

7M ago12:06

12:06

"I'm not skilled at much, but at movie trivia, I can hold my own."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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After The Wrestling Dust Has Settled... | the jaBROnis (12/12/23) 1:14:07

7M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

The boys are FINALLY back to discuss the state of current wrestling, give out jaBROni Of The Week and more! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spotify and all podcast providers!…

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Bill Courtney | Ordinary People doing Extraordinary Things 48:35

7M ago48:35

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Coach Bill Courtney is a native Tennessean and an Ole Miss graduate. Though already a successful business owner, in 2003, Bill began volunteering at Memphis’ inner city Manassas High School in an effort to turn its underperforming football team around. In 2003, the team had 19 players with a dismal 4-95, 10-year record. In the 2008 & 2009 seasons, …

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The Fondren Family & Rickey Pope | Christmas for the Troops 46:19

8M ago46:19

46:19

Growing up in a military family, George Fondren knows very well what it means to have loved ones overseas for the holidays. That’s why he and his family are hosting the 8th Annual Christmas for the Troops party on December 9 in Ridgeland. This event has grown considerably over the years and now includes scouts and veterans from central Mississippi.…

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Michael Farris Smith | Southern Noir Author 48:49

8M ago48:49

48:49

Joining us today is Michael Farris Smith. He is an award-winning writer whose novels have appeared on Best of the Year lists with Esquire, NPR, Southern Living, Garden & Gun, Oprah Magazine, Book Riot, and numerous other outlets. He lives in Oxford, Mississippi, with his wife and daughters, and the state he knows so well serves as a backdrop for hi…

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AEW Full Gear Predictions, jaBROni Of The Week & MORE! | the jaBROnis (11/18/23) 1:00:11

8M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

The boys are back to discuss the past week in wrestling, make their predictions for AEW Full Gear, give out jaBROni Of The Week and more! Follow the jaBROnis on X: https://twitter.com/jaBROnisPOD Follow Mike Butler on X: https://twitter.com/PhillyjaBROni1 Follow Topher McCann on X: https://twitter.com/HappyjaBROni the jaBROnis is AVAILABLE on Spoti…

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Paul Elias | Mississippi Sports HOF 48:40

8M ago48:40

48:40

Our guest today is Paul Elias, who recently made history as the very first bass fisherman to be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. Paul Elias said he was too small to play football, was “pretty good” at baseball but “was really, really good” at fishing while growing up. A Mississippian thru and thru, Paul is a native of Laurel and a…

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PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 19:15

8M ago19:15

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"Maybe you'll say, "I heard that on Southeast Third." Yeah right, like that will fuckin happen."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-rollins/support

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