Next Stop, Mississippi

Today, we’re in with the most famous Certified Fraud Examiner in the nation, hailing from Laurel and serving as our 42nd State Auditor, Shad White is here to talk about his new book “ Mississippi Swindle ” and his upcoming book signings at Lemuria Books in Jackson and Square Books in Oxford next week, then we’re off to check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before a final stop at...

Today, we’re on the road live from the Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo 2024 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson! We’ve teamed up with our MPB Foundation to bring this awesome event to you live! We’ll chat with the Ag & Outdoor Expo rep., Guy Cormier about the event, happening July 26th – 28th, & " Mississippi Outdoors " show Biologist Adam Butler, & Producer/Videographer, Scooter...

Today, life’s a peach as we hit the road to Pontotoc for the 2024 Peach Festival at Cherry Creek Orchards , Saturday, July 20th, with owner and operator, Amanda Stark, then we’re off to check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before our final stop and sit-down with Vicksburg native and Musicologist, Ralph Miller to chat about his passion, upcoming gigs , and he’ll perform his orig...

Today, we’re heading to the sunny shores of Bay St. Louis to enjoy this year’s 9th Annual Frida Fest , Saturday July 13 at the Mockingbird Café , with café founder, Alicein Schwabacher, then we’re off to check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before a final stop at the Columbus Arts Council' s Blues Series, Fri. Jul 12th at the Omnova Theater, featuring Mississippi...

Today, Kamel & Germaine present Next Stop, Mississippi's Top 5 "On The Road" Stops , chosen by the listeners, determined by each individual podcast's downloaded episodes! All the way from a Pickleball Tournament in Gulfport, to the Elvis Festival in Tupelo, and every stop in between, we have hit the pavement so hard in the past year to deliver all the entertainment, excitement, and education y...

Today we celebrate America, and we’re off to trek the state in search of our state park’s 4th of July events with MDWFP Communications Rep. Andrea Falcetto, then we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods and have a sit down with NPR’s All Things Considered co-host Ari Shapiro about his newest hosting gig on Season Two of Netflix's "The Mole” before a final patriotic stop in Lo...

Germaine Flood sits down with Emmy award winning, multi-talented legend, handpicked by the famous Carol Burnett, and best known for her character Mama a.k.a. Thelma Harper on the classic hit series "Mama's Family," the incomparable Vicki Lawrence joins the show to chat about her "Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Woman Show" tour, her time in the state, her career and more! Next Stop, Mississippi is...

Today we're off to Waterford for our first stop at this year's North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic , hosted by the famous Betty Davis Bar-B-Que , happening June 28th - 29th with Picnic Board Member, Frank Kossen, then we're off to check out what's happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi! Next Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on...

Today, we’re celebrating Black Music Month with a special guest, host for the entire show, THEE G.O.A.T., Mr. Bobby Rush ! We’ll shoot the breeze over Bobby’s upcoming McComb Pre-4th July Blues Concert , June 29th, & talk with Super Chikan's "A Life in the Blues" filmmakers about his June film screenings and performances… we’re also commemorating the upcoming holiday with a Juneteenth themed w...

Today, We’re On The Road live from the 26th Annual Elvis Festival  in Tupelo! We’re broadcasting straight from Elvis's hometown with interviews, and all the hip-shakin' action you can handle. We’ll chat with Todd Jordan, Mayor - City of Tupelo , Dalton Russell, Director of Marketing & Community Outreach - Downtown Tupelo Main Street and Jennie Bradford Curlee, Deputy Director - Tupelo Con...

Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll as Next Stop, Mississippi goes live from the 26th Annual Elvis Festival in Downtown Tupelo Friday June 7th at 10 am! We’re broadcasting straight from Elvis's hometown with music, interviews, and all the hip-shakin' action you can handle. Don’t be cruel and miss out on the fun. Tune in June 7th at 10 AM for a rockin' good time and let's get all shook up together...

Today, I’ll sell you my pickle for a nickel at our first stop, the Mississippi Pickle Fest "It's Kind of a Big Dill!" , happening Sat Jun 8th at the Mississippi Ag Museum in Jackson with Justin Nipper,  Agriculture and Forestry Museum Marketing & Event Specialist and Liz Gill with Gill Family Pickles , then it’s all about our short four-legged friends at this year’s Annual International C...

Today we’re kicking off the show with breaking tourism news coming straight from the National Council for Traditional Arts in partnership with the City of Jackson about the National Folk Festival coming to the state with Blaine Waide, Executive Director for the National Council for Traditional Arts & City of Jackson's Deputy Director for the Office of Economic Development, Tangayika Hoove...

Today is all about music & laughter… we’ll celebrate all things women at the 2024 Women in Blues Concert , tomorrow, May 17th – 18th at Shared Experiences HQ in Clarksdale with Founder Colleen Buyers & Musician CRUZ The Dame , then we’ll check-out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before a final stop in Jackson at Fondren Guitars and Hal & Mal’s for Rita B ’s After Dark an...

Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! For our first stop of the day, we’re celebrating the state’s rich and diverse music and art at the 3rd Annual Mississippi Makers Fest , May 11th in Jackson at the Two Mississippi Museums with Tori Rice, Events Manager, then we’ll check-out what’s happening around your neck of the woods for Mother's Day Weekend, before a final stop in Meridian to pay homage at the 71st A...

Today, we’re swinging by Ridgeland to check out the 2024 Snappy Sync Soiree and Firefly Tours , at the Bill Waller Craft Center, May 16th through the 19th, we’ll also check in live with Germaine at the MPB Antique Showcase in Natchez , in addition to hearing her convo with Veteran NPR host Rachel Martin, around the launch of her new podcast " Wild Card with Rachel Martin ," then we’re off to Stark...

We’re toting our family heirlooms and antiques to Natchez for our first stop at MPB’s Antique Showcase at the Natchez Convention Center, May 3rd – 4th, then we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods before our final stops in Jackson to check out the annual Kentucky Derby Party hosted by the Friends of the USA IBC before we celebrate the Midtown District at MIDFEST 2024 , Satur...

ELISE NEAL Presents: Light's Camera Action-An Acting Master Class Elise Neal presents an exclusive  acting Master Class  at Saturday, April 20th at  Spotlight Productions Inc . Get ready to dive deep into the world of acting and learn from a seasoned pro. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned actor, this event is perfect for anyone looking to improve their craft. Don't miss out on...

Today, the wheels on the bus do go round and round for our first stop at the 27th Annual Double Decker Arts Festival in Oxford, happening April 26th – 27th, then we’re off to have a Family Fun Day in Columbus with MPB , happening at the Mississippi University for Women , tomorrow April 20th… before our epic final stop in Memphis, for award winning actress, Elise Neal’s: Lights, Camera, Action – An...

Today we’re On the Road at the 21st Annual Juke Joint Festival , happening Thursday April 11th through Sunday April 14th in the heart of Clarksdale! We’re live from the Collective Seed & Supply Co. Downtown, we’ll chat with Commander-in-Chief of Cathead Delta Blues & Folk Arts , Roger Stolle, we’ll also chat with Sunflower & Bolivar County Representative, Robert Sanders , before sit-do...

Join MPB Think Radio live this Friday, April 12th from the 2024 Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale! We'll setup shop at the Collective Seed & Supply Co . downtown, starting with The Gestalt Gardner at 9 a.m., followed by Next Stop, Mississippi at 10 a.m.! Party with us at the biggest half-blues fest, half-small town fair in the state! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop M...

Today we’re off to the 2024 En Plein Air LeFleur's Bluff Painting Competition , happening April 13th at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, then we head to the Bougie Brunch The Experience - Sunset Edition , happening April 20th at The Railroad District in Jackson before a final stop to check out Humpane - A Musical Memoir by Claire Holley at the Entergy Center, April 6th in Clinton! We’ll also check out...

Today it’s my birthday and 20th radio anniversary, and it’s a celebration! We’ll chat with Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art Owner, Roger Stolle to get prepped for our upcoming "On The Road" stop at the 2024 Juke Joint Festival in the Blues Capital of the World, Clarksdale, happening April 11th -14th, we'll also chat with Think Radio’s own and my birthday twin, Lacey Alexander to get a sneak pre...

You're invited to tune-in to Next Stop, Mississippi live, Friday, March 29th at 10 a.m.! Not only is it Germaine's birthday and 20th radio anniversary, but she and Kamel chat with Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art Owner, Roger Stolle to get prepped for their upcoming "On The Road" stop at the 2024 Juke Joint Festival in Clarksdale, happening April 11th - April 14th, they'll also chat with MPB's...

Today we’re gone fishing, at Belzoni’s 47th Annual World Catfish Festival , happening April 6th, with President Emily Donovan, then we’ll check out what’s happening around your neck of the woods, before a stop at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center in Ocean Springs for the Delta Rising: An Immersive Cultural Experience , happening April 6th, with Event Rep., John Mohead. Stay tuned, buckle up...