The Jake Wimberly Podcast

Jake Wimberly broadcasts from Northwest Rankin and talks with KJ Aldridge about the Cougars’ baseball program, balancing social media with player development, and preparing for another competitive season. He also visits with girls soccer coach Dylan Britt about the program’s success and the growth of soccer in Mississippi. Later, Chris Landry joins the show to discuss college football rankings, playoff contenders, and major NFL storylines heading into the season

Jake Wimberly continues The Afternoon Drive from Northwest Rankin, talking with KJ Aldridge about the Cougars’ baseball program and Dylan Britt about the growth and success of girls soccer. Jake also talks with Chris Landry about college football rankings, top teams to watch, and major NFL storylines heading into the season.

Jake Wimberly visits Northwest Rankin High School and talks with seniors Jayden Ranson and Casey Swift about the upcoming football season. The players discuss their positions, team goals, biggest matchups, and their hopes of making a deep playoff run with the Cougars.

Jake Wimberly talks with David Murray about Mississippi State football as the Bulldogs prepare for the season. They discuss an improved and faster defense, a stronger offensive line, and a talented running back group led by Fluff Bothwell, as Mississippi State looks to make the running game a major part of its offense.

Jake Wimberly broadcasts The Afternoon Drive from Northwest Rankin High School, covering the latest college and NFL football headlines. He talks with David Murray about Mississippi State’s improving defense, running game, and preparations for the season. Jake also visits with Northwest Rankin seniors Jayden Ranson and Casey Swift about their goals and expectations for the upcoming high school football season.

Jake Wimberly talks with Keith Hardy from Ameristar Casino about the NFL preseason, promising young quarterbacks, and early Week 1 matchups. They also discuss the AFC West race and the growing excitement surrounding Ole Miss and Mississippi State as college football season approaches.

Jake Wimberly continues The Afternoon Drive live from Rebel Ace Hardware in Brandon. Jake talks with team member Christy Hubbard about the upcoming Battle of the Grills, where customers can enjoy freshly grilled food and smoked mac and cheese, take advantage of store sales and free paint samples, and register to win a Craftsman rolling tool storage set. They also highlight outdoor furniture, hunting supplies, seed, corn, and other products available at the store.

Jake Wimberly continues The Afternoon Drive with college and NFL football talk, including a debate over the Big Ten and SEC and a discussion of Colorado’s strict new practice rules. Jake also talks with Keith Hardy about NFL preseason football and upcoming matchups. Broadcasting from Rebel Ace Hardware in Brandon, the show also previews the store’s Battle of the Grills event before wrapping up the Friday edition.

Jake Wimberly talks with Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation about Southern Miss football as the Golden Eagles prepare for the 2026 season. They discuss the quarterback battle between Ethan Hampton and Landry Lyddy, the running back rotation, and a defense filled with new faces. Hinton also explains that a successful first season for Blake Anderson would mean staying competitive, improving throughout the year, and possibly reaching a bowl game.

Jake Wimberly takes The Afternoon Drive on location at Rebel Ace Hardware in Brandon. Jake talks with branch manager Wade Pilgrim about the store’s upcoming Battle of the Grills, featuring free food samples, grilling demonstrations, and products for the upcoming season. They also discuss battery-powered and robotic lawn equipment before shifting to Ole Miss football and the excitement surrounding quarterback Trinidad Chambliss