In 2010, I started an afternoon radio show on another radio network. I had no training and no clue what I was doing. With the help of wonderful producers Jim, Captain, D
awn, Andi, Camie and a host of people behind the scenes, the ratings steadily climbed and eventually we had a very respectable show with a sizable audience.
Then it went away.
For the past year, I’ve done a Monday morning show on Mississippi Public Broadcasting at 10 a.m. called Now You’re Talking with Marshall Ramsey. It started out as a pure interview show but the format has (thankfully) changed. Now it’s an hour of interviews and other bits and pieces that my talented producer Cherita and I come up with. It’s doing very well and frankly, I’m really enjoying it. I like to think of it as a radio version of my Facebook page.
It’s putting the fun in Mondays.
Today I asked the question, “What is your favorite part of living in Mississippi?” My answer? The people.
And that is what I have loved about this show. The people.
I’ve interviewed Mississippians who’ve accomplished world-class things, showed courage or just made this state a better place to live. One week I might talk to Mac McAnally. The next, a Civil Rights pioneer. The next an inspirational coach. Or a cancer survivor committed to inspiring others. Like this state, you never really know what you will get.
And that’s just the way I like it.
The good news is the show’s audience is rapidly growing and I wanted to thank everyone who listens. I look forward to bringing you the best of Mississippi every Monday at 10 a.m. on MPB.