Continuing with our summer travel theme, Executive Director at Mississippi Children's Museum Emily Hoff joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about everything that's happening at the museums — both Jackson and Meridian locations — now and in the future.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Emily Hoff - Guest

MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur (including why it's NEVER okay to remove a barricade), hurricane prep, Southern District projects, her favorite The Grateful Dead songs, and more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Anna Ehrgott - Guest

Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk Highway 7 widening progress, managing the city's rapid growth, security plans for the biggest college football game of the 2026 season - Ole Miss vs. LSU on Sept. 19 - and much more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Robyn Tannehill - Guest

Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks joined The Extra Mile Podcast to highlight prime Mississippi summer road trip locations. She also talked about Visit MS's America 250 efforts, the state's elite culinary scene, and even a recent show by The Black Keys in Clarksdale.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Paul Katool - Host
• Michael "Mikey" Flood - Guest
• Rochelle Hicks - Guest

MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how the agency is using AI to boost efficiency, MDOT's Traffic Management Center and traffic app, how we use drones for surveying and inspections, and much more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Paul Katool - Host
• Michael "Mikey" Flood - Guest
• Ben Cohen - Guest

MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the importance of National Work Zone Awareness Week, highlight major projects in the Central District, relive his experience of seeing Phish at Sphere and more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Michael "Mikey" Flood - Guest

MDOT Governmental Affairs Director Nick Lewis joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his journey in politics, his day-to-day at the agency, MDOT's 2026 legislative session, the best burger in the state and more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Nick Lewis - Guest

Delta Council representatives Frank Howell and Walton Gresham joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about reviving efforts to finish Interstate 69 in Mississippi, something they say would jumpstart economic growth and development in the Delta region.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Frank Howell - Guest
• Walton Gresham III - Guest