Best Chad Wicker Podcasts (2025)

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Hernando comes together in wake of tornando 33:18

14d ago33:18

33:18

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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New Voices in the boardroom 46:13

23d ago46:13

46:13

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, we sit down with newly elected Ward 5 Alderman Kit Kitchens and Alderman-at-Large Lauren McLendon. Join us as they share their perspectives on public service, priorities for their first term, and the future of city leadership. From infrastructure to community engagement, this conversation offers a candid lo…

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This week in Hernando: Run-off elections, apartments, warehouses, and more 32:08

1M ago32:08

32:08

On this addition of the Boardroom podcast Ben and chad discuss the most recent board of alderman meeting which includes discussion on the recent zoning approval of new PUD and the run off elections.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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90% Stay Silent, 10% Decide City Election 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

On this episode of The Boardroom, we’re breaking down the April 1st Board of Aldermen meeting and what it means for Hernando — but first, let’s talk numbers. Only 10% of eligible voters showed up to the polls in the recent city elections. That means 1 in 10 people decided the direction of our city while the rest stayed silent. We’ll dive into what …

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“Roundabouts, Road Rules, and Reckoning with HB 1” 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, the guys break down everything you need to know from the March 18th Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting. They dive into the plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of McIngvale and Green T Road, discuss the decision to lower the speed limit on McIngvale, and review the approved budget timeline for the…

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Marching into Spring 35:26

3M ago35:26

35:26

In Episode 51 of "The Boardroom Podcast," we delve into the key discussions from the Hernando Board of Aldermen's meeting held on March 4, 2025. The agenda included the appointment of a new planning commissioner, a presentation by Gia Matheny on the Department of Community & Economic Operations, final approval for the overlay planned for McIngvale …

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Audits and Traffic court, the wonderful world of Municipal Government 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

The Boardroom Podcast – Breaking Down the 2/18/25 Hernando Board of Aldermen Meeting In this episode of The Boardroom, hosts Ben and Chad recap the February 18, 2025, Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting. They dive into key discussions, including the results of the 2022-2023 financial audit, updates from the Hernando Police Department, the latest on …

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Let’s talk about education 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

In this episode, hosts Ben Piper and Chad Wicker break down the most recent Hernando Board of Aldermen meeting held on February 3, 2025. They discuss key decisions made by the board and how those decisions will impact residents and businesses in Hernando. The conversation then shifts to a potential Senate District redistricting plan, analyzing how …

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Let’s talk about taxes 51:05

4M ago51:05

51:05

On the latest episode, Ben and Chad discuss the last couple of board of Alderman meetings, the tax cut by the state legislature, and other topics facing the city. Please check out this in depth discussion and give us your feedback.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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The last episode of 2024 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

On the latest episode of The boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the 12-17-24 board of alderman meeting. Happy new yearBy Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Renasant Park Upgrades 30:02

6M ago30:02

30:02

Chad and Ben Dias’s the most recent hernando board of alderman meeting and spend most of the episode talking about the renasant park project.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“With Growth Comes Pain” 40:16

7M ago40:16

40:16

On the 45th episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting and dig into the details of rezoning application for commercial development next to the New High School.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Get Out and Vote Desoto County 1:13:28

7M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

On this special episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben is joint by guest host Katie Ligon at the Desoto County GOTV Rally. Guests include Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann, State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gibson, Northern District Transportation Commissioner John Caldwell, Northern District Public Service Com…

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Ben tells us what new restaurants are coming to Hernando? 43:24

8M ago43:24

43:24

The guys discuss the most recent 10-15-2024 board meeting and mention some new business coming to Hernando. They also throw in a surprise announcement about the GOTV rally October 28th in Southaven.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Fall is Here Football, 5k, and Board Meeting 26:13

8M ago26:13

26:13

On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent board of alderman meeting the great weather and other events going on in Hernando.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Quick Board Meeting, Quick Podcast 25:19

9M ago25:19

25:19

On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad Discuss the short Board of Alderman Meeting from September 17th and discuss other issues going around the city of Hernando. Join us for another information episode of The Boardroom Podcast with Chad Wicker and Ben Piper.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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A little bit of everything city government 40:55

9M ago40:55

40:55

On the latest episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad talk about the recent Board of Alderman meeting.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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More Budget and roads discussion 36:17

10M ago36:17

36:17

On this episode of the the Boardroom podcast Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Board of Alderman meeting and the upcoming city budget debate.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Budget and Roads 36:28

10M ago36:28

36:28

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Teeing off for Teachers 28:05

11M ago28:05

28:05

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“Sign” of the times 33:21

11M ago33:21

33:21

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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The king is coming to town 32:23

12M ago32:23

32:23

On this episode of the podcast, Ben and Chad talk about the recent Board of Alderman meeting. They also break some news about a new business coming to town.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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On to the Summer 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

On this episode of The Boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad discuss Memorial Day weekend and the Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting from May 21st.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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A’fair time in Hernando 32:57

1y ago32:57

32:57

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Developments and Golf Carts 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Listen to Ben and Chad Recap the 4-16 Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere there’s a sign 31:40

1y ago31:40

31:40

On the most recent episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben and Chad discuss the April 2nd Hernando Board of Alderman meeting.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Marching into April 29:03

1y ago29:03

29:03

By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Spring Break is coming 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

On the most recent episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad discuss the most recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Getting back in the groove 34:47

1+ y ago34:47

34:47

On the latest episode of the podcast Ben and Chad discuss the last two Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. 2024 has gotten off to quick start and the guys talk about all the comings and goings.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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The longest January ever 35:53

1+ y ago35:53

35:53

On the most recent episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad recap the Hernando Board of Alderman meeting from January 16th and 23rd. The meeting consisted of a few planning issues that received some lengthy discuss.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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2024 in Hernando 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

On the 26th episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Ben and Chad discuss upcoming issues that will be front and center in the Mississippi Legislature the session. They also talk about getting high speed internet to some rural parts of the county.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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The Boardroom Podcast Christmas Edition with Special Guest Mayor Chip Johnson 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

On the 25th episode of The Boardroom Podcast, hosts Ben and Chad delve into the December 19th Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, covering crucial topics such as street repairs, soccer field lights, and PUD development at Getwell and Byhalia Road. Following this, they have an insightful conversation with Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson, exploring the S…

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Are we still talking about parks? 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

45:53

On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben and Chad breakdown the 12-5-23 Hernando Board of Alderman. Most notably, they discuss the now approved park facility plan for improvements to the baseball and soccer fields. Later in the podcast, Ben and Chad are joined by incoming Mississippi State Representative for District 20 Rodney Hall. Mr. Hall di…

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Let’s talk Football, HYFA Football. 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

50:29

On this episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben and Chad Recap the recent Hernando Board of Alderman Meeting that was held on November 21st. Then the guys welcome HYFA President Harley Brown to the podcast to discuss the Hernando Youth Football Association that just finished its 20th season with record number of participants.…

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A hero enters the boardroom 1:10:15

1+ y ago1:10:15

1:10:15

On this special episode of the Boardroom podcast Ben and Chad briefly discuss the most recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting and give a recap on the recent state elections in Mississippi. Ben and Chad then welcome Purple Heart recipient, Army Veteran, and Former Southaven Alderman William Brooks to the Boardroom. William shares with us his life…

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Natalie and Beth join the Boardroom Podcast 50:02

1+ y ago50:02

50:02

On a special episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Chad is joined by fellow Alderpersons Natalie Lynch and Beth Ross. The group was down in Meridian, Mississippi at a Mississippi Municipal League conference. The three discuss some of the highlights of the conference and some other current issues happening in Hernando.…

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The Great Hernando Food Truck Debate 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

On this latest episode of the Boardroom Podcast, Chad and Ben discuss the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. They walk through the nearly hour and half discussion on two food truck applications. Please check out our facebook page The boardroom podcast on facebook.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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October is in the air 26:15

1+ y ago26:15

26:15

On the 19th episode of the Boardroom Podcast Ben and Chad spend time discussing the 10-3-2023 Hernando Board of Alderman meeting. Later in the episode, they discuss the “good problems” facing DeSoto county and the recent grade received by the Desoto County School District. EnjoyBy Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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Reeves here, Reeves there, Reeves everywhere 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

53:05

On the first half of the18th episode of the Boardroom podcast, Chad and Ben breakdown the September 19th Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, discuss some of the streets that will see paving done this year. On the second half of the episode Chad and Ben welcome the 65th Governor of Mississippi Tate Reeves. Governor Reeves discusses some of his accom…

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Welcome back to Hernando High School 52:06

1+ y ago52:06

52:06

Ben and Chad discuss the September 5th board of alderman meeting which included the approval of the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget. They spend a good bit of the show discussing the budget among other things from the meeting. Nick Brown, the new athletic director for Hernando High School, joins the show to discuss his career and role at the high schoo…

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State Senator Daniel Sparks enters the Boardroom 1:05:03

2y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

On the 16th episode of the Boardroom podcast Ben and Chad give review of the August 18th Hernando Board of Alderman meeting and give some updates on the proposed City of Hernando Budget. Then they are joined by District 5 State Senator Daniel Sparks. Senator Sparks gives a long ranges interview about many topics including campaign finance reform, t…

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“Jim Robinson joins to make his pitch for your vote” 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

On the 15th episode of the Boardroom podcast Chad and Ben discuss the recent board of alderman meeting and discuss the city budget process. Desoto County Board of Supervisor Candidate Jim Robinson joins the show and lays out his pitch for your vote.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“District 5 Candidates make their case for your vote” 45:13

2y ago45:13

45:13

On this special episode of the Boardroom podcast Chad and Ben welcome Board of Supervisor District 5 Candidates Robert Foster and Jack Scott to give their pitch on why you should vote for them. Third candidate Jim Robinson was unable to make the interview due to a scheduling conflict. We will try to have him on before the election.…

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“State Senator Chris McDaniel makes his case for Lieutenant Governor” 52:01

2y ago52:01

52:01

On the episode of the boardroom podcast Chad and Ben discuss the 7-18-23 Board Meeting among a few other things. The. Lieutenant Governor candidate Chris McDaniel joins the boardroom and make his case. More information can be found about Chris at his website https://www.chrismcdanielforlg.comBy Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“Delbert discusses his record” 1:04:56

2y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Join Chad and Ben in the 11th episode of The Boardroom Podcast as they delve into the world of local government affairs and interview influential leaders. In this episode, they kick off with a brief recap of the Hernando Board of Aldermen Meeting held on July 5th, 2023, highlighting significant decisions regarding infrastructure improvements and ci…

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”District Attorney Candidates Make Their Case” 47:00

2y ago47:00

47:00

In the latest episode of "The Boardroom Podcast," hosts Chad and Ben delve into the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, held on June 19th. Ben gives news for the paving project in Nottinghill subdivision, while the second half of the show features in-depth conversations with District Attorney candidates Bob Morris and Matthew Barton, as they…

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“Dog days of summer” 52:33

2y ago52:33

52:33

On this episode of the boardroom podcast Ben and Chad take questions from show producer Derrick Michaud, discuss the recent Board meeting, and explain where the term alderman originated.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“Shad White talks welfare fraud, Brett Favre, and why he is not done exposing corruption in Mississippi” 1:05:28

2y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

On this episode of the boardroom podcast, Ben and Chad welcome Mississippi State Auditor Shad White, talk about the previous Board of Alderman meeting, and break a little news about renasants park.By Chad Wicker and Ben Piper

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“All rise for the honorable Judge Bobby Chamberlin” 54:39

2y ago54:39

54:39

Chad aOn this episode, Chad and Ben sit down with Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Bobby Chamberlin, talk about some issues from the last board of Alderman meeting , and explain their recent trip to washing D.C. with other leaders from DeSoto Count. nd Ben speak with State Supreme Court Justice Bobby Chamberlain…

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Let’s talk Hernando Parks with Parks Director Jared Barkley 1:06:33

2y ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Ben and Chad discuss the recent Hernando Board of Alderman meeting, going into details about some of the planning items that made up the bulk of the meeting.Then Hernando Parks Director Jared Barkley is welcomed into the boardroom to discuss his role with the city and all the good, bad , and ugly things going on with Hernando Parks.…

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