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

Secretary to the Mississippi Transportation Commission Amy Hornback joined The Extra Mile Podcast to share memorable stories from her 25 years at the agency, discuss her role as commission secretary, talk about why she loves working at MDOT, and more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host
• Amy Hornback - Guest

State Senator Charles "Chuck" Younger, Chairman of the Highways and Transportation Committee, joined the Extra Mile Podcast to give an update on the 2026 legislative session, including the lottery bill and MDOT Executive Director Brad White’s confirmation, and more.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host

MDOT's District 1 Engineer Matt Dunn, District 2 Engineer Brian Childs, and District 3 Engineer Andy McNair joined The Extra Mile Podcast to recap the agency's response to Winter Storm Fern, including why this generational weather event was different than past winter weather in the state.

Creators & Guests

• Drew Hall - Producer
• Will Craft - Host
• Paul Katool - Host