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There’s more to a recipe besides add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper. Pull up a chair to Deep South Dining and get a new recipe that you can try or you can share one of your own. Having some friends over and don’t know what to cook? Does everybody go crazy over your specialty dish? What’s the story behind your family’s secret sauce? It’s the history behind true southern cooking. It’s Deep South Dining! Monday mornings at 9 a.m. CST on MPB Think Radio. Email the show: food@mpbonline.org. ...
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You’ve probably seen his work in a newspaper near you, but now, you can put a voice to the name. On Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey, you’ll hear commentary on the latest news, punch-lines from his latest cartoons, interviews with fellow cancer survivors he’s met along the way and compelling stories of known and unknown people, places, and things of Mississippi. Email the show: marshallramsey@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two men that Marshall has known for several years are in the house today to talk about a very cool event. What began as a small church-sponsored afternoon of music 40 years ago is now one of Jackson’s major fall festivals with top musical talent on two stages, food trucks, children's activities, arts and crafts vendors, and more. Since the festival…
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Patrick Carpenter is Singer/Songwriter from Jackson, Ms. He moved to Nashville full time after being a part of several acts in Mississippi and quickly joined other artists and bands on the Nashville circuit. His First studio album “Chasing Me” debuted at #1 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts in 2021. Carpenter has amassed over 10 million stream…
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Topic: Today is a special Drive Time edition of Deep South Dining. Carol is out of town, so Joe Sherman is filling in. Malcolm and Joe talk about what they've been cooking and eating. They welcome Robert St. John to talk about his new restaurant openings. Then, Malcolm and Joe talk "weird food combinations," different ways to make pimiento and chee…
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Topic: It's a mini-family reunion on Deep South Dining! Malcolm and Carol welcome Carol's brother, John Puckett, to the show with his colleague, Catherine Mansell, to talk about green coffee beans! John and Catherine talk about their businesses Coffee Bean Corral in Jackson and Current Crop Roasting Shop in New Orleans. They discuss types of beans,…
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It is no exaggeration to call Mike Duke the poster child for MPB’s mission of education and serving the community. Blind since birth, Mike attended the Mississippi School for the Blind and Mississippi State University, where he earned a degree in communications. He then worked as a commercial radio announcer for 12 years before joining Mississippi …
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol reflect on the Mississippi Book Festival and recent restaurant openings and closings in the Jackson metro area. They welcome Jud Patterson to Deep South Dining to talk about his brand of New Orleans-style Chicory Coffee, Daddy Jack's Coffee. Malcolm and Carol answer some questions from listeners and welcome Java Chatman to …
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Bibliophiles rejoice, the annual Mississippi Book festival is here at last. One of the most anticipated state events, this celebration of literary achievement takes place at the capitol every year. Dozens of panelists from around the country will be talking about their books, including yours truly, so my producer Lacey will be asking me some questi…
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with New York Times bestselling food writer and author, Anne Byrn, about her cookbook "Baking in the American South" and upcoming events in Mississippi. The cookbook answers the question "what makes Southern baking special?" with over 400 pages of mouthwatering recipes and their origins. Join Malcolm, Car…
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It's Labor Day, but here's a throwback to a mouthwatering discussion about catfish. Topic: Friend of the show, Katy Simmons Prosser from Simmons Catfish joins Malcolm, Carol, and Java to talk catfish. We discuss cuts of fish and what types of breading, oil, and sides are best for a fish fry. Guest: Katy Simmons Prosser Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol…
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Ryan Parker is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Film Society, a non-profit that is working to bring unique film screening experiences, film-based educational programming, and a prison screening program to Mississippi. A Brookhaven native, Ryan has been working in the film industry as a producer and marketing/PR consultant for the last 12 y…
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the reopening of the Mayflower Cafe, pear preserves, hot dogs, Daddy Jack's Coffee, the return of Pumpkin Spice, and more. Then, they talk with Executive Chef Tiffany Williams and General Manager Jesse Thomas from the Jackson Square Grill in Columbus about their upcoming Southern History Brunch event. And Tim Pie…
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol share an interview with Chef McKinley Pierce from Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi and his 10-year-old student, Caylee Boyd. They discuss the culinary program and the recent Dole Nutritious is Delicious Cook-Off in California Guest(s): McKinley Pierce and Caylee Boyd Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: …
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He’s been an attorney for nearly five decades, but he’s also a pretty darn good author. That’s right, we have entertainment attorney and 2024 Mississippi Book festival panelist X.M. Frascogna in the house. Known by his friends and family as simply Mike, X.M. has specialized in entertainment and sports law since the early seventies. He has co-author…
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Topic: Welcome to the first installment of "The Coffee Shop"! Malcolm and Carol welcome Joe Sherman, Chef Enrika Williams, and Java Chatman to the studio for coffee, donuts, and a round table discussion about food and foodways. We catch up with Chef Enrika about what she's been up to lately, and we talk coffee, social media, inflation, and more! Gu…
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It is Education Week here at MPB Think Radio and most of our shows are taking part in a very important theme- education and back-to-school topics. Who better to talk about this than the 2024 Mississippi Teacher of the Year, Shauna Waters. Currently teaching English at East Lauderdale High School in Collins, Shauna Waters has been a teacher since 20…
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Topic: Malcolm, Carol, and Joe Sherman celebrate Back to School Week at MPB with a visit from Elaine Trigiani before she heads home to Italy. They talk about Elaine's online classes, travel, and olive oil. And then, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association, Pat Fontaine, and culinary arts instructor from Clin…
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Apologies in advance if today’s episode makes you hungry- we have Newks’ CEO Chris Newcomb in the building. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, Newk’s Eatery is a fast-casual chain that operates and franchises just under 100 units in 16 states. Ever since it’s founding in 2004, Newk’s has been a go-to for sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza whether you …
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol get a little nostalgic while talking about sweet summer treats with second-generation owner of Nandy's Candy, Emmie King. Guest(s): Emmie King Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Vicksburg native and Ole Miss graduate, today’s guest uses incredible storytelling skills only the south can provide. Ellis Nassour has a background in Journalism and has been writing books about the history of Broadway musicals for decades. He is back home this week to sign copies and inform his statesmen of his newest book, Jesus Christ Superst…
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol welcome Lee Harper to the show. Lee is an artist and miniaturist from Oxford who recreates and preserves the history of real-life restaurants, bars, iconic juke joints, homes, and more in Mississippi and across the South through her art. Guest(s): Lee Harper Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Email: food@mpbonline.org …
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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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk with Chris Goodwin, Director of Special Projects at Mississippi Department of Archives and History, about their department-wide potluck tradition, Tomato Sandwich Day. And LeAnne Gault calls in to talk about the history and closing of the 88-year-old restaurant, Crystal Grill, in Greenwood. Guest(s): Chris Goodwin and …
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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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol hear from listeners and take email and phone questions like "What is the difference between marinara and pasta sauce?" "What about salsa, picante, taco sauce, and pico de gallo?" and "How do you make corn ribs?" Plus, Malcolm and Carol take a call from a world-traveling fan in South Carolina. Host(s): Malcolm White and Caro…
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Topic: Malcolm and Carol visit the dining room of Bully's Soul Food Restaurant on Livingston Road in Jackson, MS for a live broadcast. They sit down with the owners of the soul food restaurant, Greta and Tyrone Bully, to discuss the history and future of the restaurant. And Malcolm, Carol, Java, Germaine, and friends get to taste some of the menu i…
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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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Topic: One of our loyal listeners requested a show about the history and future of the Mayflower Cafe in Jackson, MS, and our hosts knew just who to call to get an update! Malcolm and Carol talk "weird" sandwiches and tomatoes, and Chef Hunter Evans joins the show to talk about Elvie's, the 2024 James Beard Awards, and his plans for the future of t…
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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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Topic: In honor of Juneteenth, we are taking a look back at some of the amazing African American culinary voices we've had the pleasure of speaking with so far in 2024. We revisit interviews with Chef Enrika Williams, Reshonda Perryman from Visit Mississippi, Phil Stamps of Stamps Super Burgers, Chef Nick Wallace, journalist and author Toni Tipton-…
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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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about the 2024 James Beard Award ceremony coming up June 10th, and welcome Marshall Bartlett, co-founder and CEO of Home Place Pastures, to discuss converting his family's farm from "input intensive row crops to a regenerative grazing operation." Guest: Marshall Bartlett Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Watch th…
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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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about their recent travels, Gulf Coast seafood news, and have a long-anticipated conversation with one of the busiest chefs in Mississippi. Chef and co-owner of Walker's Drive-In, Local 463, and CAET, Derek Emerson, joins the show to talk about his current (and future?) restaurants and much more! Guest: Chef Derek Emer…
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It's Memorial Day, so Malcolm and Carol are spending time with family. Here is an encore episode to hold back the hunger until they return next week. Original Air Date: 05-01-2023 May is National barbeque month and today we'll explore the diverse range of barbeque styles found in the state and discover great spots to indulge. Additionally, we'll sh…
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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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol talk about their weekend, the never-ending "mayonnaise war," and catch up with family friend, Erika Lipe, from SoLa in Oxford, MS. Guest: Erika Lipe Host(s): Malcolm White and Carol Palmer Deep South Songs: "Gumbo on the Bayou" and "Mean Green Beans" by KC Ray Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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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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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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Topic: It's May, so it's time to clean off the grill or buy a new one. Today's conversation is all about BBQ, Grilling, Smoking, and Outdoor Cooking. Malcolm and Carol are joined in studio by Jonathan Huddleston from Grills of Mississippi to talk about grills and rubs and the best way to cook a brisket. Guest: Jonathan Huddleston Host(s): Malcolm W…
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Topic: Friend of the show, Katy Simmons Prosser from Simmons Catfish joins Malcolm, Carol, and Java to talk catfish. We discuss cuts of fish and what types of breading, oil, and sides are best for a fish fry. Guest: Katy Simmons Prosser Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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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 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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Topic: Malcolm and Carol were out of studio, so we decided to pull out a classic and relevant conversation with the Gestalt Gardener, horticulturist Felder Rushing, to talk about vegetable and herb gardens. Guest: Felder Rushing Host(s): Malcolm White, Carol Palmer, and Java Chatman Email: food@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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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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Topic: Friends of the show Mona Nicolas, Executive Director of the USA International Ballet Competition joins as to discuss the upcoming annual Kentucky Derby Party coming up on May 4 at the Kennington Mansion in Belhaven, Jackson, MS as she discusses what goes into planning a big party like that to have the ultimate as authentic as possible Kentuc…
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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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Topic: Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Mississippi's favorite food -centered radio program! Join Malcolm and Carol as they interview not one, not two, but three special guests to discuss local events that happened in your community! Guest Interviewees: Java Chatman of MPB Think Radio discussing the 31st annual Juke Joint Festival experience from Clarks…
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Topic: Friend of the show Pat White (no relation to Malcolm) joins us to discuss all things crawfish on today's episode as we discuss how the season is going this year, ways you can season em, what sides you can serve at your boil, and more! Also joining us is Duggan's Seafood owner John Lester to discuss his experience this season, Guest: Pat Whit…
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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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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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