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2020 Podcast Archive

Historic Greenwood

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Small Town Economies and Newspapers: How they can survive and thrive.

October 20, 2020

Tim Kalich, Editor and Publisher of the Greenwood Commonwealth Newspaper and Kelley Williams, Chairman of Bigger Pie Forum sit down to discuss the small town community of Greenwood and the role of the newspaper and the revitalization of downtown spurred on largely by Viking Range, a great home town success story.

Greenwood Podcast Episode 2

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Small Town Economies and Newspapers: How they can survive and thrive.

November 3, 2020

BPF continues the conversation with Tim Kalich of the Greenwood Commonwealth and Kelley Williams of Bigger Pie Forum on the high points of the small town community of Greenwood, Mississippi.

V-J Day 1945

BPF Tribute Podcast:  75th Anniversary of V-J Day

September 2, 2020

Listen in to BPF's tribute podcast with Dr. Harold Caver, a WW II veteran, on the 75th anniversary of V-J Day (Victory Over Japan Day) when Japan surrendered in WW II on September 2, 1945.

Steve Azar Podcast Episode 1

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Episode 1: Music and Cultural Ambassador of Mississippi — Steve Azar

July 14, 2020

Come listen to Steve Azar tell us about his musical career and the Mississippi Delta.  It will surely make you want to take a road trip through the Delta and "vaca" local this summer.

Steve Azar Episode 2

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Episode 2: Music and Cultural Ambassador of Mississippi — Steve Azar

July 28, 2020

In this episode, Steve tells us how his career challenges and struggles led him to make a turn and come home to his Mississippi Delta roots.

Steve Azar Episode 3

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Episode 3: Music and Cultural Ambassador of Mississippi — Steve Azar

August 11, 2020

Join BPF as we listen to Steve Azar tell us his favorites spots for a Mississippi Delta road trip this summer.

BPF Podcast with Jeff Good Episode 1

Episode 1: Restaurateur Jeff Good and Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group

April 28, 2020

BPF talks with Jeff Good on his start in the restaurant business here in Jackson, MS with partner Chef Dan Blumenthal.  Jeff talks about upscale dining, farm-to-table, the Jackson market and how they’re still making it happen through the highs and lows.

BPF Podcast Jeff Good Episode 2

Episode 2: Restaurateur Jeff Good and Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group

May 12, 2020

BPF continues its conversation with Jeff Good to talk about 3rd party delivery services, customer service and how Mangia Bene continues to grow its business, as well as diversify.

The Refill Cafe

Episode 3: Restaurateur Jeff Good and Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group

May 25, 2020

BPF continues its dialogue with Jeff Good as he discusses teaming up with Jackson area leaders to form a workforce development café called the Refill Café.  The young adult staff is enrolled in a 10-week work training program to help develop skills needed for entering the workforce.

DAB Hand Sanitizer

Episode 1: DAB Hand Sanitizer - Technology That Acts Like A Glove

April 7, 2020

Bigger Pie Forum has a timely conversation with the folks at DAB Hand Sanitizer.  This MS company discusses its sanitizing technology
that keeps on working for hours, acting as a protective glove.  You can visit their website at dab protects.com.

Dr. Bondurant of DAB Episode 2

Episode 2: DAB Hand Sanitizer - Challenges of Entering the Marketplace

April 14, 2020

BPF continues its important and well-timed conversation with Dr. Sidney Bondurant to discuss the challenges DAB has faced breaking into the marketplace.

BPF Podcast Mississippi's Real Loss Donna Harris

Episode 1: Mississippi's Real Loss — Donna Harris's Weight Loss Program

March 17, 2020

BPF's new podcast series is with Aaron Rice of The Mississippi Justice Institute and Donna Harris, a weight loss program entrepreneur.  The Mississippi State Board of Health has shut down Ms. Harris's program claiming giving weight loss advice is unlawful in the state of Mississippi.  Listen in to hear about Ms. Harris's case through The Mississippi Justice Institute.

Donna Harris Episode 2

Episode 2: Mississippi's Real Loss — Donna Harris's Weight Loss Program

March 31, 2020

BPF continues its conversation with Aaron Rice of MJI and weight loss program entrepreneur Donna Harris.

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