Best Darren Leach Podcasts (2025)

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Interview with Darren Leach Mayoral Candidate Columbus, MS 1:19:00

3d ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Columbus Mayoral Candidate Darren Leach answered questions generated by Tombigbee Tales followers living or owning businesses in Columbus, MS, city limits.By pshannonevans

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Alvin Taylor 1:56:57

29d ago1:56:57

1:56:57

In this heartfelt episode, Darren Leach sits down with longtime coach Alvin Taylor, whose nearly 40-year journey in both baseball and basketball has shaped generations of athletes and communities. Alvin reflects on his extensive coaching career, sharing stories from the field and the court that are as inspiring as they are insightful. He also opens…

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Mayoral Candidate Stephen Jones Columbus, MS 45:29

9h ago45:29

45:29

City Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Stephen Jones answers questions generated by Columbus, MS, citizens.By pshannonevans

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Nick Mingione Show April 28th 2025 19:02

3d ago19:02

19:02

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Listen starting at 7:30pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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Columbus Housing Authority and the Pursuit of Public Information 13:54

7d ago13:54

13:54

This episode is a continuation of my series about the Columbus Housing Authority and my pursuit of public information. Let me give you a little context about public accountability. In an era of increasing demand for governmental transparency, the pursuit of public information represents a really critical aspect of civic engagement. The narrative o…

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The Case of the Missing Columbus Housing Authority Truck Money 10:21

9d ago10:21

10:21

The Columbus Housing Authority (CHA), a critical public service organization responsible for managing affordable housing and community development, is at the center of a potentially significant procurement scandal. This investigation delves into a truck purchase's intricate details that expose potential systemic vulnerabilities in public sector fin…

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Cracking the CMMC 2.0 Code with Darren Gallop 58:10

10d ago58:10

58:10

What does it mean to be CMMC 2.0 Compliant? Why does it matter, and how do manufacturers tackle it without getting lost in the weeds? Greg interviews Darren Gallop, CEO and founder of Carbide Secure, to cut through the noise on CMMC 2.0 and why starting with a self-assessment is step one. He digs into the certification process, budgeting, and tools…

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Nick Mingione Show April 21st 2025 19:04

10d ago19:04

19:04

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Listen starting at 7:30pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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The Lynching of D. H. Smith, Artesia, Mississippi 1889 7:46

11d ago7:46

7:46

The post-Reconstruction era in Mississippi represented a complex tapestry of economic manipulation and racial subjugation. Sharecropping emerged not as an opportunity for economic mobility, but as a sophisticated system of continued economic bondage for recently freed African Americans. In this environment, labor agent D. H. Smith began recruiting …

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Fishing for the Future - Marine Resource Management and Mario Ruiz 30:53

12d ago30:53

30:53

In a departure from history and current events, I interviewed my friend Mario Ruiz, a competitive sport fisherman. Come learn about his sport and how he is using it to shift the mindset of fishing in the Pacific waters of Mexico! Follow them on Facebook Team Tex Mex Follow them on Instagram at Team Tex Mex…

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The Fossil Park Funding Controversy and Nancy Luke Carpenter 14:14

15d ago14:14

14:14

Our story centers on Nancy Carpenter, CEO of the CCHF, and a web of financial allegations that raise serious questions about grant management and public accountability based on a recent Memorandum of Agreement between the city of Columbus and the Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation.By pshannonevans

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Nick Mingione Show April 14th 2025 19:02

15d ago19:02

19:02

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Listen starting at 7:30pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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The Lynching of Tom Sharp and Tom Lide in Lowndes County, MS 4 Jan 1886 9:49

18d ago9:49

9:49

By 1884, Artesia was a boomtown. It sat on the M&O Railroad and was a busy center for business. Mississippi was a bit of a wild frontier in many ways, and Artesia embraced that image fully. It was known for all its saloons and the blind eye the town fathers appeared to turn to the rules of Prohibition. The Prohibition Presidential Platform was igno…

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The Lynching of Jake Doss in Artesia, Lowndes County, MS 14 March 1885 7:57

19d ago7:57

7:57

Jake Doss was an African American living in the Black Belt prairie about six miles from Artesia, Mississippi. Doss and his wife, Anne, were listed as sharing a household with their three children in the Lowndes County, 1880 Census. Doss is listed as roughly 27 years old with three children living at home with him and his wife.…

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Nick Mingione Show April 7th 2025 18:05

24d ago18:05

18:05

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Send in your questions on social media each week for Coach Mingione to answer.By UK Sports Network

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Colonnade - A Southern Jewel of Antebellum Architecture 9:06

27d ago9:06

9:06

In the heart of Columbus, Mississippi, stands a testament to the grandeur and complexity of antebellum architecture. The Colonnade, built circa 1860, offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Southern history and architectural innovation. This magnificent structure serves as a living museum, bridging the gap between the Old South and the pr…

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Columbus, MS Hospital Town for the Battle of Shiloh 13:30

30d ago13:30

13:30

In the tumultuous spring of 1862, the entire town of Columbus, Mississippi, found itself unexpectedly thrust into a pivotal role during the American Civil War. As the devastating battles of Shiloh and Corinth raged nearby, Columbus transformed practically overnight into an impromptu hospital town. Its citizens, both white and black, free and enslav…

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UK HealthCare Mark Pope Show March 31st 2025 58:17

1M ago58:17

58:17

Hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach. Coach Pope will take questions via X (@UKSportsNetwork) or Facebook.Watch the livestream on UKSN All Access.The show is broadcast in Lexington on 630 WLAP, online at UKathletics.com, on UK Sports Network affiliates,Fans can also download the show as a podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart by sear…

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Clark's Pump-n-Shop BBN Radio March 31st 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

Darren Headrick gets you caught up on all things UK Athletics presented by Clark's Pump-n-Shop. Show is live from 7:30-8pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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Nick Mingione Show March 31st 2025 28:24

1M ago28:24

28:24

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Send in your questions on social media each week for Coach Mingione to answer.By UK Sports Network

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Muddy Water's Grand Nephew - Keith Johnson An Interview 42:56

1M ago42:56

42:56

I sat down with my friend Keith Johnson, the grand nephew of famed Blues musician Muddy Waters. Keith is a talented musician, a teacher, a composer, and a published author. He plays at the Columbus, MS Catfish in the Alley Festival Friday April 11th from 12:00-2:00 . He will play Muddy Waters tribute songs and some of Keith's originals.…

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The Lynching of Aleck Leach in Lowndes County, MS June 26, 1884 7:48

1M ago7:48

7:48

In literature, sermons, and in news articles before and after Reconstruction, Black males were portrayed as over-sexualized predatory men who lived to prey on innocent white girls and women. Whites feared a loss of racial purity and miscegenation of their women. It was not an issue for the white man to father children with Black women, but white fe…

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A Dark Chapter in Columbus, Mississippi’s History: The Era of Lynching 20:53

1M ago20:53

20:53

In the decades following the American Civil War, a disturbing phenomenon gripped the Deep South - the practice of lynching. This extrajudicial killing of individuals, predominantly African Americans, served as a brutal method of racial control and intimidation. This narrative explores this dark chapter in Southern history, examining its causes, pat…

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From Homemade Furniture to Operational Excellence with Rebekah Collogan 37:17

1M ago37:17

37:17

In this episode of Manufacturing Mavericks, we’re excited to welcome Rebekah Collogan, a seasoned operations leader with years of experience in optimizing production, scaling teams, and driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. Rebekah shares her journey into manufacturing, her challenges in streamlining operations, and her strategies for b…

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UK HealthCare Mark Pope Show March 24th 2025 58:17

1M ago58:17

58:17

Hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach. Coach Pope will take questions via X (@UKSportsNetwork) or Facebook.Watch the livestream on UKSN All Access.The show is broadcast in Lexington on 630 WLAP, online at UKathletics.com, on UK Sports Network affiliates,Fans can also download the show as a podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart by sear…

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Clark's Pump-n-Shop BBN Radio March 24th 28:23

1M ago28:23

28:23

Darren Headrick gets you caught up on all things UK Athletics presented by Clark's Pump-n-Shop. Show is live from 7:30-8pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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Nick Mingione Show March 24th 2025 29:30

1M ago29:30

29:30

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Send in your questions on social media each week for Coach Mingione to answer.By UK Sports Network

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The Sykes Family of Aldan Hall 9:55

1M ago9:55

9:55

The story of James Williams Sykes CSA and his family is more than just a tale of one man or one family. It's a microcosm of the Antebellum South. And it captures the complexities, the contradictions, and the ultimate tragedy of a society on the brink of monumental change.By pshannonevans

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UK HealthCare Mark Pope Show March 17th 2025 58:17

2M ago58:17

58:17

Hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach. Coach Pope will take questions via X (@UKSportsNetwork) or Facebook.Watch the livestream on UKSN All Access.The show is broadcast in Lexington on 630 WLAP, online at UKathletics.com, on UK Sports Network affiliates,Fans can also download the show as a podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart by sear…

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Clark's Pump-n-Shop BBN Radio March 10th NCAA Tournament preview 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

Darren Headrick gets you caught up on all things UK Athletics presented by Clark's Pump-n-Shop.By UK Sports Network

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Nick Mingione Show March 17th 2025 26:48

2M ago26:48

26:48

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione.By UK Sports Network

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Leon and Ina Ellis and the Luck of the Irish 5:34

2M ago5:34

5:34

Leon Cicero Ellis, was the first in his family to complete high school, after which he packed his bags and headed to Chicago to enter college and then to attend and graduate from medical school at what is now Rush University. Chicago is about an eight-hour train ride north of Possum Town and over his collegiate years, I am sure Doc made that trip m…

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The History and Mystery of Aldan Hall (1839) in Columbus, MS 7:54

2M ago7:54

7:54

Nestled at 901 7th Avenue North Aldan Hall, is a structure rich with history dating back to the antebellum era. Originally known as the Topp-Sykes Home, this frontier-style residence was constructed around 1839. The initial design featured a simple two-over-two layout, typical of homes built during this period in the American South. Aldan Hall is o…

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Sam Turner 46:26

2M ago46:26

46:26

On this episode of "Storytellers with Darren Leach," host Darren Leach sits down with Sam Turner, a distinguished American hurdler renowned for his achievements in track and field. Turner, born on June 17, 1957, specialized in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdles. Throughout his career, he secured notable accolades, including a silver medal in …

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Baskerville Manor- A Columbus Legacy of Strong Families 11:11

2M ago11:11

11:11

Hamilton Hall (now Baskerville Manor), built in the Italianate style popular in the antebellum South, was constructed in the late 1850s by the Whitfield family. The house featured characteristic elements of the style, such as columns, a symmetrical shape, a tower, and a wide entryway. The Whitfield's wedding present sold the home to the Hatch's. Ma…

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UK HealthCare Mark Pope Show March 10th 2025 58:16

2M ago58:16

58:16

Hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach. Coach Pope will take questions via X (@UKSportsNetwork) or Facebook.Watch the livestream on UKSN All Access.The show is broadcast in Lexington on 630 WLAP, online at UKathletics.com, on UK Sports Network affiliates,Fans can also download the show as a podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart by sear…

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Clark's Pump-n-Shop BBN Radio March 10th with Cameron Mills 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

Darren Headrick gets you caught up on all things UK Athletics with Cameron Mills presented by Clark's Pump-n-Shop. Show is live from 7:30-8pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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Nick Mingione Show March 10th 2025 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Darren Headrick talks with Kentucky Baseball Coach Nick Mingione. Send in your questions on social media each week for Coach Mingione to answer.By UK Sports Network

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The Moton Family - Builders of Twelve Gables Columbus MS 6:11

2M ago6:11

6:11

In the annals of American history, individual stories often intertwine with broader historical narratives, creating a tapestry that illuminates our understanding of the past. The Morton family, particularly siblings Whitfield "Whit" Morton and Martha "Matt" Elizabeth Morton, exemplify this intersection between personal and national history during t…

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The Playboy Photoshoot at White Arches and Southern Womanhood 5:05

2M ago5:05

5:05

...And in 1981 her daughter, a college student at one of the finer institutions of the South became one of the Girls of the Southeastern Conference part 1 in Playboy's September issue at a photoshoot held in White Arches in Columbus, Mississippi. Yep, in all their glory lovely ladies from all over the SEC converged on Columbus, Mississippi to show …

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Twelve Gables and the First Decoration Day in Columbus, MS 7:05

2M ago7:05

7:05

The legacy of Twelve Gables and Miss Matt Morton, like the holiday it helped inspire, has become a cherished part of American heritage—a testament to the power of compassion to heal even the deepest of wounds. It stood not just as a beautiful example of antebellum architecture but as a monument to the human spirit's capacity for forgiveness and the…

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James O. Banks Jr. Naval Engineer 3:46

2M ago3:46

3:46

James Banks was born on July 27, 1900, in Columbus, Mississippi, at Bent Oaks Plantation. He came from a family with military history - his grandfather was Colonel James O. Banks who fought in the Confederate Army. As a young man, Banks attended Franklin Academy and Stephen D. Lee High School in his hometown while living at the Banks Harris Home (W…

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White Arches and Col. James O. Banks 5:16

2M ago5:16

5:16

*Columbus, Mississippi - November 10, 1904* The morning fog hung heavy over Columbus as news spread through the town - Colonel James O. Banks, one of Mississippi's most respected citizens, had drawn his final breath at 5 o'clock that morning. The mournful tolling of church bells echoed through the streets as black crepe appeared on doorways. At Mer…

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The Harris Family's Last Ball - Mary Oliver Harris 4:25

2M ago4:25

4:25

In the twilight of the antebellum era, White Arches stood as one of Columbus, Mississippi's most impressive mansions. Built in 1857, its distinctive octagonal tower, ornate cast-iron balconies, and sweeping verandas epitomized the grandeur of Southern architecture. The mansion boasted fifteen-foot ceilings, imported crystal chandeliers, and hand-ca…

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The Ghost at White Arches in Columbus, MS 4:29

2M ago4:29

4:29

White Arches stands as one of the most distinguished homes in Columbus, its gleaming white columns and deep porches a testament to 19th-century Southern Italianate architecture. The towering three-story structure is crowned by an octagonal cupola that offers panoramic views of the neighborhood and the river and became young Sarah Miller's sanctuary…

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UK HealthCare Mark Pope Show March 3rd 2025 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

Hosted by the Voice of the Wildcats, Tom Leach. Coach Pope will take questions via X (@UKSportsNetwork) or Facebook. Watch the livestream on UKSN All Access. The show is broadcast in Lexington on 630 WLAP, online at UKathletics.com, on UK Sports Network affiliates, Fans can also download the show as a podcast through iTunes, Spotify and iHeart by s…

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The Bluegrass Hearing Clinic Kenny Brooks Show March 3rd 2025 26:28

2M ago26:28

26:28

Join us for The Bluegrass Hearing Clinic Kenny Brooks Show! Darren Headrick hosts and Coach Brooks will answer your questions.By UK Sports Network

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Clark's Pump-n-Shop BBN Radio March 3rd with Andrew Kappes 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Darren Headrick gets you caught up on all things UK Athletics with Andrew Kappes, presented by Clark's Pump-n-Shop. Show is live from 7:30-8pm ET.By UK Sports Network

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A Confederate Captain's Story: William Washington Humphries 5:58

2M ago5:58

5:58

After Appomattox, Humphries returned to a dramatically changed Columbus. Like many Confederate veterans, he took the requisite oath of allegiance to the Union and worked to rebuild his law practice eventually entering the political arena. He specialized in helping fellow veterans navigate the complex legal landscape of Reconstruction. He was a prom…

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John Gilmer - Champion of Mississippi Women's Property Laws 1839 9:08

2M ago9:08

9:08

What made Colonel Gilmer truly remarkable was his forward-thinking approach to women's rights. In 1839, he authored and championed what became known as the "Woman's Law" in Mississippi. This groundbreaking legislation was revolutionary for its time - it allowed married women to own property separately from their husbands. Under this law, a wife's p…

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