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On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick dive into a mix of celebrations, debates, and friendly humiliation. Derrick kicks things off with an update on his anniversary and the busy world of band rehearsals and upcoming music projects. From there, the guys launch into a spirited debate over one of the most controversial holiday topics of all time: How long should a Christmas tree ac...

Leading by Love: A Grandma, A CEO, A Heart Full of Purpose. – My Guest, Southaven Chamber of Commerce President, Debbie King. “Alone we strong, together we are unbreakable .” My guest this week shows us what being a leader is all about.  I was introduced to Mrs. King at a leadership conference and soon I learned that she was not only a community leader, but she was someone that knew how to do the...

In this lively episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick are joined by none other than the Heavyweight Champion of Hernando himself—Big C—to kick things off with laughs and energy. Derrick makes his triumphant return to wearing two shoes, and the guys dive into stories from local senior nights: Derrick attending Hernando High’s and Coach calling the game for Lake Cormorant. To top it off, C...

Raising the Bar: How Army Recruiters Adapt to a Changing Nation – My Guest, Sergeant First Class Christopher Wright. “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” ~ R. Reagan Times change and so does the military.  As we go from one generation to the next, the needs and threats to America continue to evolve. So in order to keep up with the everchanging world that we live in, ou...

Beyond the Baby Blues: Uncovering the Truth About Postpartum Depression – My Guest, Bailee Harris. “My scars are badges of courage – proof I fought for my baby and myself.” My guest this week shares her difficult journey of battling through postpartum depression and how she found healing in small steps.  Today, we are breaking the silence on a topic that affects 1 in 7 new mothers yet remains hidd...

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick are back with another wild and hilarious ride! From monkeys running loose in Mississippi to a deep dive into the rise of AI technology and the responsibility that comes with it, the guys cover it all. Coach also shares yet another classic road rage moment, and listeners get treated to the soothing (or not-so-soothing) sounds of Winston, Coac...

Leading the Way: The Love for Community Drives Dr. Hall My Guest, Southwest Tennessee Community College President, Dr. Tracy Hall. “ Community is not just a place, it’s a purpose.” ~ Unknown My guest this week is a true leader in every sense of the word.  Dr. Tracy Hall is the president of Southwest Tennessee Community College and her story that led her to Memphis was not one of an accident. Dr. H...

In this fun and fast-moving episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick relive the excitement of last week’s Lake Cormorant High School football game, where Derrick joined Coach in the broadcast booth — bringing the music, the sound effects, and a whole lot of energy! The guys also tackle the age-old debate: daylight savings vs. standard time, and agree on one thing — early darkness is...

The Pen is Mightier: One Person’s Leap of Faith – My Guest, Dr. Carolyn Wiley. “Stories are the lifeblood of humanity; writers are its vessels.” ~ N. Gaiman   My guest this week found herself taking the easy path early in her life.  Finding the thing we are really good at is not the same thing as pursuing the thing we are passionate about.  The problem with pursuing passions can be, we might find...

In this spooky and hilarious episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick dive into their favorite scary movies and Halloween memories. Derrick shares a childhood story about getting scared half to death inside a haunted house at an amusement park, while the guys debate the best (and worst) Halloween candies. They also take a trip down memory lane, recalling some of the dumbest jobs they...

Pool Side Miracle: A Family's Faith and a Community’s Love – My Guests, Arnell Morris, Isaac Morris and Little Arnell. “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into light.” ~ H. Keller This week’s story is about a little boy that drowned in a pool and is a story that plays out dozens of times across America every year.  Unfortunately, most do not turn out the way this one did...

In this episode of Cannonballing Life, hosts Coach and Derrick dive back into the chaos of everyday life with laughter and a few updates. Coach shares progress on his neck recovery while Derrick talks about his ongoing physical therapy and an exciting new musical adventure—joining the Memphis-based Pink Floyd tribute band, Pulse. The guys hilariously debate which dog breed best represents their pe...

Serving Up Hope: Inspiring Community Conversations – My Guest, Neil Colley. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, especially feeding them.” ~ M. Gandhi   Community leaders come in a variety of ways.  This week’s guest shares how his parents loving nature and motivation to help others inspired him to carry on his mom’s legacy after she passed. Mr. Colley had t...

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick dive into a week full of sharp edges—Coach shows up in his Yankee gear praying for a win, fresh off a tooth implant and cortisone shot. The duo riff on everything from the misery of biting your tongue, to the questionable hygiene of old-school hankies, to the thrill (and risk) of hopping on sketchy carnival rides. It’s equal parts laughs, gr...

Live Big but Keep Your World Small – Solo Episode with Coach. “You deserve to be happy. You deserve to live a life you are excited about. Don’t let others make you forget that.” It could go without saying that everyone will have moments that fill overwhelming and we may struggle to see how things will ever get better.  However, we need to always remember what the scripture says, “This too shall pa...

Coach and Derrick are back in the studio with plenty of stories to share. Coach kicks things off with a tale of great customer service before diving into his ongoing battle with a mysterious Lyft charge. Meanwhile, Derrick talks about his need to change up his algorithm, and together the guys answer emails from fans. Coach also gives an update on his experience as the voice of the Lake Cormorant G...

From Idea to Empire:  Entrepreneurship Secrets for Business Success – My Guest, Jim Bramlett. “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” ~ Unknown In order to do things like they have never been done you must be willing to do things like they have never been thought of before.  This leap of faith is n...

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Coach and Derrick are back with stories that mix nostalgia, recovery, and new challenges. Coach reflects on the Little League World Series and why today’s game feels a little “too safe” compared to the 90s. Derrick opens up about the confusion and frustration of navigating his surgery and recovery, but also shares how learning Pink Floyd songs for a tribute b...

From Patrol to Purpose: How One Sheriff Inspires Youth in Panola County – My Guest, Shane Phelps, Sheriff of Panola County, MS. “The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” ~ S. Spielberg If I had to answer the question, “what makes a good leader?”  My answer would be very simple…Someone that wants to see...

After an extended break, Cannonballing Life is back! Hosts Coach and Derrick catch listeners up on why the show was on pause—spoiler alert, it involves a cannonball, a pool, hot dogs, french fries, and a broken leg. Coach also reveals his latest midlife crisis purchase, and let’s just say it’s named after a horse and makes plenty of noise on the road.   Please email us your questions at cannonball...

Autism Advocates Unite:  Exploring the Arc’s Life-Changing Work – My Guest, Rebecca Treadway. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Z. Ziglar Sometimes in life our passion chooses us instead of us choosing our passion.  This week’s guest grew up in a loving and giving family which planted its roots for helping others.  However, it wasn’t until the birth of her...

Beyond the Spectrum:  Real Talk on Adult Life with Autism – My Guest, Keegan Riley. “Autism isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s a perspective to be embraced.” ~ A. Ne’eman Imagine waking up every day and feeling like the world looks and feels different to you than it does to everyone else around you.  That is basically what it is like in the mind of someone with autism.  The way someone with autism...

Breaking Barriers: Autism Awareness through a Preteen’s Eyes – My Guest, Hunter Camp. “Autism is not a disability, it’s a different ability.” ~ S. Duncan Over the last 25 years we have seen an increasing number of children being diagnosed with autism.  In fact, some of the latest stats show that 1 in 31 children in the United States alone have some form of autism.  This is a 312% increase since 20...

On this episode of Cannonballing Life, Derrick realizes the joys—and headaches—of parenting a teen driver when his daughter's car breaks down at the worst possible time. He also shares why he's letting his hair grow out and how Coach has some colorful ideas for improving local politics. Plus, Coach recounts another high-anxiety MRI visit, Derrick finally lands a primary doctor (hello, colonoscopy...

Magnolia State Politics: My Run for Mississippi State Senate District 1, Jon Stevenson. “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts.  It is about one life influencing another.” ~ J. Maxwell For this week’s podcast I decided to offer a moment to allow two candidates to come together and talk about why they feel like they were the best person to lead Mississippi forward.  Here in North...