The Extra Mile Podcast

The Extra Mile Podcast

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The Extra Mile Podcast episodes

  • MDOT Director of Alternative Program Deliveries Jessica Dilley

    Jessica Dilley, MDOT Alternative Program Deliveries Director, joined The Extra Mile Podcast to take a deep dive into the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project - what we're calling "The Big Fix."


    Creators & Guests

    • Will Craft - Host
    • Paul Katool - Host
    • Drew Hall - Producer
    • Jessica Headrick Dilley - Guest

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      47 min
    • MDOT Public Information Officer Barrett Wilson

      MDOT Public Information Officer Barrett Wilson joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about her previous gig as House PIO in the Mississippi Legislature, the return of college football and MDOT's Road to Game Day campaign, the agency's massive "The Big Fix" project on I-20 and I-55, and more.


      Creators & Guests

      • Will Craft - Host
      • Paul Katool - Host
      • Drew Hall - Producer
      • Barrett Wilson - Guest

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        35 min
      • Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey

        Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about his path to chief, the evolution of the unit and its jurisdiction, the wide-ranging duties and responsibilities of Capitol Police, and much more.


        Creators & Guests

        • Drew Hall - Producer
        • Will Craft - Host
        • Paul Katool - Host
        • Wesley "Bo" Luckey - Guest

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          52 min
        • MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas - July 2026

          MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas joined The Extra Mile Podcast to break down the 2026 State Roadeo, emphasize the importance of MDOT crews as first responders, talk about his admiration for Ella Langley's music, and much more.

          Creators & Guests

          • Drew Hall - Producer
          • Will Craft - Host
          • Paul Katool - Host
          • Matt Dugas - Guest

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            13 min
          • Executive Director at Mississippi Children's Museum Emily Hoff

            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

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              28 min
            • MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott

              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

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                22 min
              • Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill - June 2026

                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

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                  26 min
                • Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks

                  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

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                    26 min
                  • MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen

                    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
                    • 27 min
                    • MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood

                      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

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                        22 min

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