Off The Record 662

Before they worked in competing local newsrooms, their story began with a classroom visit at ICC in 2019. Now, Alyssa Martin and Kealy Shields sit down inside The Cove to reflect on the path that brought them together. They talk about breaking into television news, where Kealy hopes her career leads next, her hobbies outside the newsroom, including hunting, and the moments that shaped her along th...

Sarah and Alyssa are back to kick off June with another episode of their dating series, "Dates, Disasters & Dumpster Fires" but this time, it's not exactly a dating disaster. Sarah shares the details of a recent date, how she felt walking away from it, and why she's decided to step back from the dating world... again. Meanwhile, Alyssa is heading into her final week of 33 and...

Alyssa is joined by Michaela, owner of Gainz Haus Athletics and personal trainer, for a candid May health episode packed with hot takes and honest conversation. From "cheat meals" and “everything in moderation” to toxic calorie counting and the connection between fitness and mental health, the two unpack some highly debated topics in the wellness world. Plus, they dive into binge eating...

Love bombs. Lies. Late-night texts. Alyssa and her guest co-host / best friend, Sarah are getting brutally honest about dating, heartbreak, and the red flags they ignored. Alyssa reflects on the toxic relationship that pushed her to break old patterns and start healing, while Sarah shares a story involving what she thought could be love, airport drama, and a boy. Throw in Snapchat add-and-deletes,...

In this episode, Alyssa sits down with her dad, Allie Martin, to talk about his years in TV news and the path that shaped his career. The two reflect on how the broadcasting industry has evolved—from major shifts in technology to the growing wave of corporate layoffs. Marking exactly two years since Alyssa's own Allen Media corporate layoff, the two also share a personal conversation about tha...

Every band has a beginning—and for  Jacee and the Weekdays , it’s happening fast. Formed just months ago, the group is already stepping into a headlining slot, led by 15-year-old singer Jacee. In this episode, Alyssa talks with Jacee and band member, Devin Parker, about the whirlwind rise of the band, and the inspiration behind their sound. We also look ahead to where she hopes this journey will t...

In this episode, Alyssa sits down with the team behind Romie's Grocery, Tupelo staple . Romie’s faced the uncertainty of 2020 head-on, using the COVID-19 shutdown as an opportunity to rebuild, renovate, and reimagine its future. What emerged wasn’t just a refreshed space, but a transformed experience. Today, Romie’s is one of Tupelo’s top nightlife destinations, blending its signature food wit...

Welcome to the March health and fitness episode of Off The Record 662. In this episode, Alyssa is joined by Michaela, personal trainer and owner of Gainz Haus Athletics, to unpack the rise of “Proteinification”—the 2026 takeover you can’t ignore. From protein-packed coffees to chips, fast food menus everywhere are suddenly flexing their macros. But what’s really driving this surge? Is protein trul...

For the first time publicly , welcome inside of Bolt! Off The Record is excited to bring you the first, exclusive look inside the historic building, now home to downtown Tupelo's newest business. Bolt opens to the public Saturday, March 28th. Congratulations on the hard work and we cant wait to support!

Welcome to the March drop of Dates, disasters and dumpster fires with Alyssa and her guest co-host, Sarah! The duo introduce the tiny tin box... Because apparently, it doesn’t take long to fill a small box when it’s dedicated to the absolute audacity. Each note is a receipt, a red flag, or a “did he really just say that?” moment. It’s chaotic. It’s honest. It’s a little unwell. Open the tiny tin b...

A vision two years in the making.  Two lifelong friends.  What happens when two different styles collide over a shared love for music, fashion, and creativity ?  For the first time in public, Off The Record Host , Alyssa Martin, introduces you to the faces behind Bolt, one of Tupelo’s newest and most talked-about businesses. Monica and Morgan share how their friendship turned into a business partn...

Body image is shaping how an entire generation sees themselves. Younger teens are being diagnosed with body dysmorphia at alarming rates. In this episode, Alyssa publicly shares her own diagnosis for the first time on the podcast, what it looked like behind closed doors, how it impacted her mentally and physically, and what recovery actually feels like. We also talk candidly about GLP-1: the good,...

Welcome back to Off The Record 662 with your host Alyssa Martin, and her guest co-host, Sarah, for Dates, Disasters and Dumpster Fires! It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re feeling… unfiltered. Alyssa kicks things off with a hot take about something we can all practice more of: reading an opinion online and choosing peace by simply scrolling past it.  Meanwhile, Sarah shares an unhinged Snapchat story r...

Part Two of our Valentine’s Week podcast drop is here! Off The Record Host , Alyssa Martin and Dating series guest co-host, Sarah open up about their view on Valentine’s Day. Plus, Anne and Will reflect on what it’s been like to love and support the two through seasons of heartbreak, growth, and unanswered questions, offering insight from the other side of friendship and marriage. Will also shares...

Welcome back to a special Valentine's edition of Dates, Disasters and Dumpster Fires, with your Off The Record 662 Host, Alyssa Martin and her special guest co-host, Sarah Williams! This is a special two-part Valentine's Day chat with Anne and Will Cockrell. Anne happens to be Sarah's older sister and Alyssa's childhood best friend! To know them, is to love them and their love stor...

New Year, Real Fitness Goals  kicks off  Off the Record 662  with an exciting new partnership. Alyssa sits down with her friend, personal trainer, and business owner  Michaela , owner of  Gainz Haus Athletics , to talk all things health, fitness, and consistency in the new year. Michaela shares how she got into the world of fitness, the challenges she faced along the way, and how the journey wasn’...

Dates, Disasters & Dumpster Fires  is back for Season Two 🎉 Off the Record Host  Alyssa Martin  is joined once again by her bestie  Sarah for their series. The best friends are making a  strict, non-negotiable list  of what is officially  OUT, zipped, and no longer accepted in 2026 . Some of these “outs” are serious (we’re ditching one sided relationships and recognizing red flags at the firs...

Season Two starts here. In this first-ever solo episode of  Off the Record , Podcast Host, Alyssa Martin, takes a moment to look back at 2025 —and what it gave this podcast. From where  Off the Record  was one year ago to where it stands now, this episode is a reflection on growth, obedience, and the many people who helped shape this passion project into what it’s becoming. Alyssa shares how her 2...

( This episode was previously recorded ) Both signed  on the same day  to play at rival Division I football programs, becoming two of the most highly recruited seniors in Mississippi. We talk about what it feels like to officially be D1 athletes, how the two found success on and off the field, plus the wild recruiting journeys that brought them here.  JJ opens up about his childhood health battle...

Ghosted so hard... we checked the obits... It’s our Halloween episode, and the ghosts aren’t just in the graveyard — they’re in our dating histories. 👻 Alyssa confesses to her own  ghosting  moment (oops), while Sarah shares what happened when her wild one-time date disappeared faster than a Snapchat message. We’re talking haunting dating disasters, ghostly vanishing acts, and why sometimes, clos...

In this special Off The Record episode, we’re catching up with the legendary Craig Ford, former TV reporter, anchor, and so much more. This marks his first sit down conversation with Alyssa and Morgan since all three departed from local TV news. But as you will quickly see, the three did not skip a beat! Craig reflects on life after decades in front of and behind the camera, sharing what retiremen...

In this eye-opening episode of Off the Record 662 , Alyssa Martin talks with independent journalist Ivory Hecker for an unfiltered conversation about a viral moment, live on-air. When Ivory went off-script during a live broadcast and publicly called out her own network for censorship during the height of the Pandemic. Ivory takes us behind the scenes of that viral moment, sharing what was happenin...

In this deeply personal episode of Off the Record 662 , we honor the journey of our dear friend Keri McMillin, who turned unimaginable grief into a mission of compassion. After the loss of her daughter, Molly Kate, Keri founded a nonprofit with one purpose—to support parents navigating the heartbreak of losing a baby. After years of vision, community support, and collaboration, Keri's idea of...

Welcome to our new mini series, "Dating, disasters and dumpster fires" with your "Off The Record" host, Alyssa Martin and a special guest co-host, also Alyssa's childhood bestie, Sarah!   We’re starting off with a bang (and a boiling pot of pasta). From Sarah’s infamous   Pasta-Gate  scandal to Alyssa’s season as the self-proclaimed  Halftime Queen , we’re diving headfirst...

(previously live streamed interview) September 10, 2024 will be a day that changes American history. On the day of Charlie Kirk’s assassination — a dark and defining moment — we sit down with Senator Chad McMahan for a raw, live-streamed conversation about what this tragedy means for the future of America. What are political leaders in Mississippi doing to combat the rise in violence? How are they...