Explore every episode of the podcast Mississippi Arts Hour
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| Mississippi Arts Hour | Craftsman, Fletcher Cox | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:47:43 | |
Larry visits with Fletcher Cox, a master woodworker and craftsman who lives in the Jackson area. Cox is a past Governor’s Arts Award recipient and current member of MAC’s Artist Roster. They talk about his roots as a self-taught craftsman, how his work has evolved over the years and how he has given “new life” to fallen trees as furniture and other items. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Painter, Josephine Alexander | 04 Oct 2026 | 00:41:22 | |
David visits with the painter Josephine Alexander from Ashland, Mississippi. A native of Maine, Alexander runs a small vegetable farm and makes oil paintings. She received an Artist Fellowship grant from MAC this summer. They talk about her roots in the Northeast, coming back to painting after some time away, and her recommendations to would-be artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Musician, Eric Deaton | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:48:34 | |
Larry talks with longtime north Mississippi blues performer Eric Deaton. A native of North Carolina, Deaton moved to Mississippi in his late teens and learned the Hill Country blues style by playing with the masters of the music, including Junior Kimbrough and R.L.Burnside. Deaton has played with a “who’s who” of blues performers over the years and most recently recorded and toured with The Black Keys, the Grammy award-winning rock group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Author, Diane Williams | 20 Sep 2026 | 00:47:44 | |
Kristen talks with author and visual artist Diane Williams about Fostering Love, her memoir of growing up in a troubled family. Diane talks about the challenges of telling a difficult personal story and the insights she gained through the project. Also joining the conversation is Meredith Coleman Magee, the publisher of Fostering Love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Jimbo Mathus | 13 Sep 2026 | 00:52:50 | |
Larry talks with musician, bandleader and producer Jimbo Mathus. They talk about the upcoming reissue of his 1997 album Plays Songs for Rosetta and the origins of that project, as well as his recent work with the Parchman Prison Band on their upcoming recording. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Laura Kittrell, Showrunner, TV Writer & Executive Producer | 06 Sep 2026 | 00:53:48 | |
This week Leslie talks with television writer, producer, and showrunner, Laura Kittrell. Laura's work includes Insecure, High School, and The Michael J. Fox Show. Her most recent project Elle (from the world of Legally Blonde) premiered on Amazon Prime earlier this summer. Laura discusses the life of a showrunner, the nineties, and growing up in Meridian, Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Pianist, Bill Perry | 30 Aug 2026 | 00:49:30 | |
Larry finishes his recent trip to Oxford by visiting with Bill Perry, a jazz pianist and bandleader in the city. Perry tells about his beginnings as a musician,playing in a family band. He then branched out into jazz, leading a number of different groups. Perry also talks about his work creating self-produced movies in Oxford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | ELSIE | 23 Aug 2026 | 00:41:20 | |
David travel to Hattiesburg to speak with singer/songwriter Elsie, who is currently competing on America's Got Talent tv show. She tells David about her years growing up in Columbia, Mississippi, the lessons she learned as a church musician, and her travels throughout the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Writer, Larry Wells | 16 Aug 2026 | 00:45:37 | |
Larry talks with Oxford writer Larry Wells about his new book, Backstory: A Literary Life on the Run. Co-authored with his late wife Dean Faulkner Wells, the book highlights the couple’s years working as freelance journalists, traveling throughout the U.S. and writing stories on wing walkers, cave exploring, literary graveyards and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Penny Kemp - Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience | 09 Aug 2026 | 00:41:08 | |
David travels to Meridian to visit with Penny Kemp, President and CEO of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAEX). They talk about Kemp’s roots in Meridian and her previous work in the arts. They also highlight MAC’s upcoming “Day for Artists” convening at the museum and several of the MAEX’s ongoing and planned activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Musician, Arnie Brenn | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:47:31 | |
This week Larry travels up to Oxford to talk with singer/songwriter Arnie Brenn. Brenn is a Laurel native who creates multi-layered psychedelic influenced rock. They talk about Brenn's childhood working as a church musician, how the bass lines in his music originate from him playing sousaphone in marching band and the freedom of creating music in a tiny house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Remembering Calvin Phelps | 26 Jul 2026 | 00:41:55 | |
This week, we’re playing a classic “Arts Hour” show featuring the late Calvin Phelps, founder and longtime director of Pike School of Art who passed away last month. Through PSA, Phelps produced a lot of innovative arts programming in McComb and across the county. The interview was recorded in May 2017 by Malcolm White, MAC’s former executive director. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Scott Barretta | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
Larry catches up with Scott Barretta, host of Highway 61 on MPB. They talk about a number of things in the current blues scene in Mississippi, including the re-constituted blues band at the state penitentiary (Parchman), Mississippi artists at the Chicago Blues Festival and some of the young musicians who are starting to make a name for themselves, including Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Brejenn Allen | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:38:45 | |
This week, David visits with painter and visual artist Brejenn Allen from Meridian. They talk about her rural roots and the creative spirit within her family, her studies at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the role that Mississippi plays in her work and artistic practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:44:15 | |
This week, Larry talks with Harrell “Young Rell” Davenport, a 19-year old blues guitarist and Vicksburg native who has been taking the national blues scene by storm. Davenport has just released Young Rell, his debut album that features his own original songs. He is touring throughout the U.S. and Europe through the end of this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Jerrod Partridge | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:49:59 | |
Guest host Julian Rankin (Walter Anderson Museum of Art) visits with painter and visual artist Jerrod Partridge from Ocean Springs. They talk about Jerrod’s recent artist residency at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum and his current project documenting the shrimpers on the Gulf Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Price Walden | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:47:57 | |
This week, Larry speaks with Price Walden, an Oxford-based composer and musician. Walden received this year’s music composition award from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters. A native of Booneville, Walden composes a wide range of compositions, including pieces for vocalists, wind ensembles, and choral groups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour Classic | Jim Dees (Dec 2016) | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:41:43 | |
To celebrate the Arts Hour’s twentieth anniversary, we’re sharing some classic shows with you. This one from 2016 features two current MPB hosts. Deep South Dining’s Malcolm White interviews Jim Dees from Thacker Mountain Radio. They talk about Dees’ new book. Also joining them in the studio is the late Ron Shapiro, a legendary Oxford businessman and arts supporter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Gavin Bird | 07 Jun 2026 | 00:51:12 | |
This week Larry speaks with Jackson-based muralist Gavin Bird. Bird paints outdoor murals for communities and private companies throughout the state. One of his more notable recent works was a large mural completed in Oxford that features several legendary artists who lived in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Amanda Koonlaba and Erin Mulligan | 31 May 2026 | 00:45:32 | |
Have you ever thought about becoming a teaching artist or wondered how you would even begin the process? This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Amanda Koonlaba and Erin Mulligan. Both members of the Mississippi Whole Schools Team, they discuss their personal artistic journeys and how those paths converge with teaching. Amanda and Erin share valuable resources, practical advice, and unforgettable stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Harold Miller | 24 May 2026 | 00:46:48 | |
Larry visits with sculptor and ceramicist Harold Miller from Brandon. Miller talks about starting into art while growing up in Vicksburg and the influence of the neighborhood on his current work. He also explains how he has built up a clientele through years of exhibiting at art shows around the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| An Arts Hour Extra! | 11 May 2026 | 00:14:58 | |
On this episode, Mississippi Poet Laureate Ann Fisher-Wirth speaks with fellow poet Danielle Sellers about the Walt Whitman poem, “I Saw in Louisiana a Live-Oak Growing.” Sellers received her MFA from the University of Mississippi, where she held the John Grisham Poetry Fellowship. She teaches at Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth, Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Marvin Myles | 10 May 2026 | 00:44:44 | |
Larry travels to Kosciusko to catch up with Reverend Marvin Myles, Sr, the leader of the Myles Family Singers, a traditional gospel group. He talks about growing up in Friars Point, singing with his brothers and how he taught his children to sing together in their family group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Topher Payne | 03 May 2026 | 00:52:01 | |
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, we sit down with playwright and director Topher Payne to talk about bringing ‘The Attala County Garden Club’ to life on stage at New Stage Theatre. Known for his sharp wit and deep love of Southern storytelling, Payne shares insight into his creative process such as what drew him to this story, how he approaches directing his own work, and the unique dynamics of staging a piece so rooted in Mississippi culture and community. From page to performance, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how a playwright shapes not just the script, but the entire theatrical experience.
Listen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mississippi Arts Hour | Adam Trest | 26 Apr 2026 | 00:42:31 | |
While packing his bags for Venice, Italy, Adam Trest stops to chat with David Lewis on this week’s episode of the Arts Hour. Adam and David catch up on all the many projects Adam has been up to, including a new series of works and the debut of three pieces at the Venice Biennale. They recap the many things that Adam has been up to, from licensing his work for home decor to developing a series based on his father's gardens from his childhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Krista Bower | 19 Apr 2026 | 00:45:05 | |
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with Belhaven University’s Dean of Fine Arts, Krista Bower. Krista also serves as Professor and Chair of Dance. In our conversation, Krista tells us about her personal journey as a dancer, including co-founding the Mississippi-based contemporary dance company, Front Porch Dance. She also shares information about Belhaven’s artistic offerings for both students and community members. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Rick Anderson | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:48:39 | |
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Larry talks with painter and 2025-26 MAC Artist Fellowship grant recipient Rick Anderson from Clinton. They discuss his roots in the Mississippi Delta and its imprint on his work, his long career as an arts educator, and his current work with an international watercolor society. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Aimee Nezhukumatathil | 05 Apr 2026 | 00:48:22 | |
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, we’re joined by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, an award-winning author whose work explores a deep love of the natural world and powerful examinations of identity and belonging. Known for her bestselling essay collection World of Wonders, Aimee brings her signature sense of curiosity and compassion to readers of all ages. Her newest book, Night Owl, is a luminous collection of poetry that explores the quiet beauty of the nighttime world. Through her signature lyricism and keen eye for detail, Aimee invites readers to consider what awakens after dark—both in nature and within ourselves—offering poems that are intimate, curious, and filled with wonder. Listen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Patrick Artigues | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:49:13 | |
This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, we sit down with Starkville-based musician Patrick Artigues to talk about his recently released EP and the creative influences behind it. Patrick offers an honest and insightful look into his artistic process from initial inspiration to final production. Listen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Euphus Ruth | 22 Mar 2026 | 00:46:03 | |
Larry Morrisey travels to Greenville to talk with photographer Euphus Ruth. He has been an active photographer in the Delta for over 30 years. Ruth’s work is focused on the use of historic photographic processes, including wet plate and panoramic cameras.. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississppi Arts Hour | Oxford Community Market | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:54:06 | |
Leslie Barker talks with the Director of Oxford Community Market, Betsy Chapman, and Music at the Market Director, Luke Fisher. This year-round farmers market builds community through food, music, and an extra serving of southern hospitality. Recently, the market extended a hand and hundreds of warm meals to those in need after the brutal ice storm. They share stories of how the community came together to serve one another and even lift spirits through music. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Paul Burch | 01 Mar 2026 | 00:50:51 | |
Larry Morrisey talks with Nashville-based musician and author Paul Burch about Meridian Rising, his new book. It’s a fictional memoir of Jimmie Rodgers, the legendary Mississippi musician from the 1920s and 30s. The book blends historical moments with imagined scenes, creating a new consideration of Rodgers’ life and work. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Angela Ball | 15 Feb 2026 | 00:43:42 | |
Larry Morrisey visits with poet Angela Ball from Hattiesburg. They talk about her beginnings as a writer and poet, her work as a professor at the University of Southern Mississippi and the themes found in Steeplechase, her new collection of poetry. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Emmi Sprayberry | 08 Feb 2026 | 00:55:12 | |
Leslie Barker talks with one of MAC’s newest staff members, Emmi Sprayberry. Emmi’s documentary photography has gained international recognition. At her core, she is a storyteller who is passionate about accessibility in the arts and supporting emerging talent. Join us for our conversation about the arts in Jackson and Emmi’s new project that examines the relationship between music, community, and Mississippi’s musical legacy. To listen to the music discussed in the podcast, visit the links below. “Use Me (Live at Carnegie Hall)” by Bill Withers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSqtPjpKb6k&list=RDfSqtPjpKb6k&start_radio=1 “We Are” by Jon Batiste https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=MkpvNaBe0mg&list=RDMkpvNaBe0mg&start_radio=1/ If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Dottie Armstrong | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:46:00 | |
David Lewis sits down with the 2026 Governor’s Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Arts Education, Dorothy "Dottie" Armstrong. Dottie is an arts educator who has developed arts programming within the Newton community. In this episode, Dottie shares stories about her upbringing, how she didn't see herself as an artist at first, and the work in her community. Listen by subscribing to the Mississippi Arts Hour podcast through your favorite podcast app, or listen online at http://msartshour.mpbonline.org/If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra | 25 Jan 2026 | 00:53:01 | |
Kristen Brandt sits down with Janet Reihle and Crafton Beck of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO), an institution that has shaped Mississippi’s cultural landscape for more than 80 years. The MSO is the 2026 recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. They talk about the orchestra’s history, its impact on communities across the state, the challenges and joys of presenting live performances, and how the MSO continues to inspire audiences through education, outreach, and innovative programming. From longtime symphony-goers to first-time listeners, this conversation highlights why the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra remains a vital pillar of Mississippi’s arts industry. Join The Mississippi Arts Commission in celebrating the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at The Westin Jackson at 6 p.m. A public reception will precede the ceremony at 4:30 p.m. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Jesse Robinson | 18 Jan 2026 | 00:46:55 | |
Larry Morrisey visits with blues musician and Governor’s Arts Award recipient, Jesse Robinson. Robinson grew up in the Delta and came to Jackson as a teenager. He’s been playing music around the Jackson since then, including being one of the central musicians at the Subway Lounge, the legendary late-night blues spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Heather Christian | 11 Jan 2026 | 00:48:30 | |
On this episode of the Mississippi Arts Hour, Leslie talks with the 2026 Governor’s Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Music Composition, Heather Christian. Heather is a composer, lyricist, playwright and performer creating music centered shows and rituals. She is a Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk, and two-time Obie Award winner. Most recently, Heather was named a MacArthur Fellow, an honor commonly known as the “Genius Grant.” The interview was recorded in September at the Signature Theatre in New York City where Heather is currently an artist in residence. Join us for our conversation as Heather shares stories about growing up in Natchez, ghosts, sacred spaces, and of course, her creative process. To hear the songs mentioned in this episode, visit: https://heatherchristian.bandcamp.com/album/animal-wisdom-soundtrack-and-live-requiem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Kelly Foster Lundquist | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:48:46 | |
Lauren Rhoades talks with author Kelly Foster Lundquist about her striking debut memoir titled Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage. In the book, Kelly revisits her relationship with her first husband twenty years after their divorce as she investigates the "beard" trope in literature, culture, and her own romantic life. Kelly now lives in Minnesota, but is from Yazoo City, Mississippi, and much of the book takes place in Jackson. Kelly talks about how the book took shape over twenty years of writing it, her love of old movies and pop culture, and how English literature classes changed her life. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| An Arts Hour Extra! | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:15:51 | |
In this next installment of the Favorite Poem Podcast Project hosted by Mississippi Poet Laureate, poet and memoirist Mike Smith brings us Marianne Moore’s intriguing poem “The Fish.” Please listen—and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Keri Davis | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:46:05 | |
Kristen Brandt talks to Keri Davis. Keri is an artist, teacher, musician, and owner of Pacesetter Gallery, which opened in Flowood in 2021. The gallery features over 60 artists from across Mississippi. Keri has hosted hundreds of events, from art classes, workshops, plein air painting competitions, and creative events for the central MS area. The gallery has been voted Best Art Gallery by Mississippi Magazine readers for the last 3 years and was honored as the Mississippi Tourism Attraction of the Year in 2024 at the Governor's Conference on Tourism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Charlie Buckley | 07 Dec 2025 | 00:47:09 | |
Larry Morrisey travels to Oxford to catch up with painter Charlie Buckley. Buckley remembers his years studying with artist and 2026 Governor’s Arts Awards recipient, Dottie Armstrong. He also explains how his “stacked houses” paintings have transformed into a long-term project for him. He’s now documenting historic buildings in communities across the state. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Ace Atkins | 30 Nov 2025 | 00:46:42 | |
Lauren Rhoades talks with New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins about his new novel EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD, a rollicking comedic thriller set in 1985, in which a suburban teen suspects his mom's new boyfriend is a KGB agent. Atkins is an award-winning author of more than thirty novels and numerous short stories. A former college football player and newspaper reporter, he's a recent recipient of the Richard Wright Literary Excellence Award and a member of the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame. He lives with his wife, Angela, and two children in Oxford, Mississippi. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Emma Pittman | 23 Nov 2025 | 00:43:37 | |
Leslie Barker talks with performer, choreographer, and director Emma Pittman. Currently, you can see Emma as Cherry Valance on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning production, The Outsiders. After winning “The Search for Roxie,” she made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Join us for a conversation about Emma’s journey from Mississippi to New York City stages. Emma also speaks about the expansive community it takes to create theatre and the influential years she spent at Oxford High School. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | William Boyle | 16 Nov 2025 | 00:44:59 | |
Larry Morrisey travels to Oxford to talk with the writer William Boyle. Boyle published his eighth novel, ‘Saint of the Narrows Street,’ earlier this year. He tells about the influence of legendary Mississippi writer Larry Brown’s work, his use of music as a way to describe his characters, and the “small-town” culture of the Brooklyn neighborhood where his novel is set. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Wade Acuff | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:46:09 | |
Kristen Brandt talks to Wade Acuff. Wade is an animator and illustrator living in Brandon, Mississippi. He has worked with major studios such as Netflix, Paramount, and Nickelodeon, and been involved in the production of films including Ma, Big Bad, and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. His skill set is broad, ranging from illustration and concept work to 3D modeling and visual effects. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| An Arts Hour Extra! | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:20:19 | |
Welcome to the fourth installment of the Favorite Poem Podcast series, hosted by Mississippi Poet Laureate Ann Fisher-Wirth. In this podcast, Melissa reveals the intricate complexity of H. D.’s beautiful, short Imagist poem “Oread.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Justin Ransburg | 26 Oct 2025 | 00:44:00 | |
Kristen Brandt sits down with zine maker and National Folk Festival Folklife Area artist, Justin Ransburg. Justin is a visual artist who creates illustrations, comic books, murals, and mixed media artworks. He has created numerous murals in Jackson and statewide. They talk about his work and what attendees of the National Folk Festival can expect to see in his booth in the Folklife area. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | John Primer | 19 Oct 2025 | 00:43:52 | |
Larry Morrisey visits with bluesman John Primer, one of the featured musicians at the National Folk Festival in Jackson, November 7-9. A native of Camden, Mississippi, Primer has been an important part of the Chicago blues scene since the early 1970s. He has worked with a “who’s who” list of blues legends, including Muddy Waters, Junior Wells, and Magic Slim. Primer has led his own band since the 1990s. His latest CD, ‘Grown in Mississippi,’ features guest appearances by a number of contemporary Mississippi blues artists, including Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby Rush, and Eden Brent. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Mississippi Arts Hour | Lucie Wren Cooper and Tyler Tadlock | 12 Oct 2025 | 00:45:30 | |
Leslie Barker talks with Lucie Wren Cooper and Tyler Tadlock. Individually, they are multidisciplinary artists. Together, they are the Jackson-based music duo, Sad Bath. Lucie and Tyler discuss the inspiration they find in Mississippi, the importance of community and collaboration, and their process of creating across disciplines. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB. https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||