The Extra Mile Podcast

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MDOT Director of Alternative Program Deliveries Jessica Dilley Sep 15, 2026

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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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MDOT Public Information Officer Barrett Wilson Sep 01, 2026

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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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Capitol Police Chief Bo Luckey Aug 12, 2026

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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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MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas - July 2026 Jul 21, 2026

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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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Executive Director at Mississippi Children's Museum Emily Hoff Jul 07, 2026

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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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MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott Jun 23, 2026

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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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Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill - June 2026 Jun 09, 2026

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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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Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks May 19, 2026

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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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MDOT Chief Information Officer Ben Cohen May 05, 2026

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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 Apr 21, 2026

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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