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Episode 7: Interview with Alabama Democratic Party Chair Chris England

Dale Jackson is joined the new chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, State Representative Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa). England describes how growing up as the son of two public servants in Alabama led him to where he is today, from leaving the state to attend Howard University to winning the contentious inner-party struggle within the Alabama […]

Episode 6: Interview with former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna

Dale Jackson is joined former Nine Inch Nails drummer Chris Vrenna to talk about how he went from the life of sex, drugs, and rock and roll to leading the music department of Calhoun Community College in Decatur. Vrenna describes how his love of music took him all over the world, granted him the awards […]

Episode 5: Alabama State Rep. Mike Ball

Dale Jackson is joined by State Representative Mike Ball to talk about how he went from being born to a mentally-ill single mother to the Alabama legislature. Ball describes how an early life of tribulation, including being reunited with his father and witnessing his death, prepared him for his current role as a public servant.

Episode 4: U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks

Dale Jackson is joined by United States Representative Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) to discuss his career and how he became Alabama 5th Congressional District’s congressman. Rep. Brooks describes how he went from being one of a small number Alabama’s early elected Republicans in 1982, through the wins and losses of a long political career, to his […]

Episode 3: Spur CEO Glenn Clayton

Dale Jackson is joined by the Huntsville, Alabama-based CEO of Spur, a tech company that focuses on human resources, Glenn Clayton. Glenn describes how he launched his company from a dorm room at the University of Alabama-Huntsville and took it from a tutoring company to a premier human resource firm with offices in Alabama and […]

Dale Jackson is joined by Ralph Nelson, managing partner and CEO of the Rocket City Trash Pandas to find out how he came to own Alabama’s newest minor league baseball team and the backstory behind the craziest team name in sports. Ralph describes his 25 years working in major league baseball – from his start […]

Episode 1: SEC Network’s Cole Cubelic

Dale Jackson is joined by the SEC Network personality and WJOX-FM’s Three Man Front host Cole Cubelic. Cole describes his path to multimedia stardom — from putting on the pads as a middle-schooler to pharmaceutical sales to calling SEC football games. Cole shares how his wife’s supported him through the lows and how he got […]

Living Life On Purpose Episode 6: Interview with Tommy Brigham, Jr.

Tommy and Matt discuss a lot of topics in this episode, ranging from poverty in Uganda, to homelessness and prison ministry. Tommy has served in many areas of the community, and the world, in order to live a life of purpose. In spite of being extremely successful, Tommy has a heart for people and a […]

Living Life On Purpose Episode 5: Interview with Andy Andrews

In this episode, Matt talks to Andy about how he overcame homelessness to become a New York Times best selling author and international speaker. The two discuss choices that must be made to overcome a losing mindset and how anyone can move forward in life, when they choose to, regardless of their current circumstances. This […]

Cheers to That Episode 10: Date night, done right (part two)

Are you bored with date night? Do you end up slouching in the same ‘ole movie theater seat or get stuck ordering the same burger every time you head out for a night on the town? Let’s start a new trend: date night, done right! Today, Marshall and I continue to get real about dating: […]

In this episode, Matt sits down with Tom Bradford, a very successful Christian businessman who has devoted his whole life to service and glorifying God. Tom shares the challenges he faced as a business person who follows Christ, and the ways he overcame those issues. Tom shares his heart for service and priorities that people […]

Cheers to That Episode 9: Date night, done right (part one)

Are you bored with date night? Do you end up slouching in the same ‘ole movie theater seat or get stuck ordering the same burger every time you head out for a night on the town? Let’s start a new trend: date night, done right! Today, Marshall and I get real about dating: the struggles, […]

In this episode, Matt sits down with Coach Bill Clark, who took UAB from having their program shut down, to Conference champs in two years. The two discuss overcoming adversity, perspective, and what it takes to be successful in life.

Cheers to That Episode 8: Ask Merin

Today on Cheers to That! Marsh and I play a game of “Ask Merin” answering all kinds of fun, intriguing questions from our awesome audience. We debate the age-old question of whether love at first sight is really a thing; discuss Erin’s love for John Stamos; chat about the importance of prayer as a couple; […]

Episode 7: Surviving and thriving with photos and Frosties

Marshall and I share about a plane crash we survived; the characteristics that did or did not draw us to each other; our crazy engagement story; how important it is to communicate – always; how phases are not forever, but marriage is; and how sitting down to stare at your early relationship photos can save […]

Episode 6: Introducing ‘Merin’

Marshall and I team up for another episode in our relationship series. We agree to a couple name, chat about Millennial haters and how Marsh is a “Mougar,” discuss how we are learning to combat pettiness in every day life, encourage one another about givin’ all the grace and share how there really is beauty […]

Recorded phone call reveals the moment Dem Rep. John Rogers decided to primary Doug Jones

Episode six of “The Insider with Sean Ross” features an exclusive recording of a controversial phone call between State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) and U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL). Rogers on Tuesday announced he is planning to challenge Jones in the 2020 Senate primary.

Episode 5: Beach reads and fluorescent Kool-Aid

Today, I’m chatting with my good friend, Rachael Adams from The Love Offering podcast about my two books: Cheers to the Diaper Years and The Remarkable Housewives of the Bible series. We are discussing all the ins and outs of writing and how we hope to connect with our readers — including by reveling in […]

Episode 4: You are not alone, momma!

Jayna and I hang out for another session all about #momlife. We are talking loneliness, the feeling when somebody brings by a warm meal, cures for Foot in Mouth Disease (an epidemic sweeping the nation) and even mesh panties. If you need to be reminded how not alone you are in this whole mom gig, […]

Another state legislator looking at 2020 U.S. Senate bid

Episode five of “The Insider with Sean Ross” has the scoop on a new potential candidate looking at mounting a Republican 2020 U.S. Senate bid. This time, it is a state legislator who voted against the Rebuild Alabama Act, Gov. Kay Ivey’s infrastructure package that will raise the state fuel tax 10 cents over three […]

In this episode, Matt sits down with Caleb Castille, former Alabama Football player turned Actor, to discuss his faith, life and following God’s purpose, even when it doesn’t make sense to most people.

Episode 3: Confessions of the Mixed Up ‘Verts

Marshall joins me again today for a rousing discussion about the Tale of Two Oddballs. I’m an extroverted introvert and he’s an introverted extrovert. How do we make that work? Ha! We’re still trying to figure that out, too. But we’ve got some tips about how to find the fun when you just feel so […]

The Insider: Episode Three

Whose candidacy – and whose highly-scrutinized legislation – is “dead-on-arrival?” This and more on the third episode of The Insider with Sean Ross.

Alabama politics has a new podcast

Join Sean Ross for the inside scoop on all the latest from Goat Hill to Capitol Hill as he hosts “The Insider,” a brand-new podcast on the Yellowhammer Podcast Network. Sean Ross is quickly becoming the go-to source for all things political in Alabama. Whether breaking news in the statehouse or tracking the Yellowhammer State’s […]

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