JACK CRISS: Now See Hear/BAMSouth

My thoughts on what is on everybody’s mind right now...for what it’s worth.

Rants, raves and a special offer from one of our clients.

The TRUTH about modern marketing and remembering a mentor and friend.

Lessons learned in advertising and PR: Experience counts, awards don’t; and billboards are still horrible.

More about our mission—and yours—going forward.

Business plans and resolutions!

Reflections on...reflecting. In business and life. Thoughts I wanted to share...!

Our new mission here—and why we think it is imperative to support our community-based businesses.

A fascinating discussion with Holly Dobbs of Pay Grace Forward based in Tennessee.

Brent Bailey tells tales  from the campaign trail:  media fairness, voter concerns,  his first task at hand if elected...and more!

Are our lives being carried too fast to a totally digitized and transparent future? Part I of some thinking on the subject.

What do YOU think?!

We’re losing our heroes—what that means to this generation.

How various political ideologies try to help those who are down and out. A unique perspective!

How speech has changed, sexual harassment, the treatment of retail employees—it’s a podcast free-for-all!

A Conversation With Chris Todd: Longtime former Clarion-Ledger photographer recalls illustrious career,  looks at how his profession has changed.

Part II of an interview with former   Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove:   his upbringing, influences and entry into politics.

Part I of an interview with former  Mississippi Governor Ronnie Musgrove:  his upbringing, influences and entry into politics.

What happened yesterday in Mississippi? And we can survive any more of those terrible political ads?!

Talking Metro real estate trends  and investment with Brian Estes

"The Home Buyer Guy" dropped  in for a visit to talk more about  his fascinating, and helpful, unique Metro business.

Part two of our conversations with Brent Bailey,  candidate for Public Service Commission, Central District.

The first part of two  conversations with Brent Bailey,  candidate for Public Service Commission, Central District.

This Mississippi writer  deals with and has faced  bi-polar depression for years.  Hear Julie Whitehead’s personal and moving story.

Attorney and musician  Eric Stracener discusses his craft  and plays some original songs

"Around The Town In The South"  entrepreneur Cindy Cobb discusses  her great success, shares stories.

Talking wine and business with David C. Rushing & John Malanchak of Jo T's Wine & Spirits 

NOW SEE HEAR hosted Dr. Michael Sanders/Face Value Health DPC  as a guest and YOU, the listener, were invited  to come to this live recording and ask Dr. Mike a question  and speak to him in person. 

NOW SEE HEAR hosted Dr. Michael Sanders/Face Value Health DPC  as a guest and YOU, the listener, were invited  to come to this live recording and ask Dr. Mike a question  and speak to him in person. 

NOW SEE HEAR hosted Dr. Michael Sanders/Face Value Health DPC  as a guest and YOU, the listener, were invited  to come to this live recording and ask Dr. Mike a question  and speak to him in person. 

Part 2 of a fantastic discussion/debate  on the most controversial topic of our times.

A fantastic discussion/debate  on the most controversial topic of our times.

Part 2 of our discussion on social media, with my  technician Roddy Merritt, owner of Merritt Media. 

A conversation with noted  progressive thinker and author,  Dr. Robert McElvaine, about today's  leftward drift in politics.

An informative and engaging  conversation with Dr. Michael Sanders of Face Value Health. 

General discussuion

Legendary guitarist Jesse Gress  returns to talk tap playing,  gear, Spinal Tap moments and  YouTube suggestions!

The Lady Auto Mechanic: An Inspiring Talk With Allison Walker

A unique interview conducted at the Southlife Car Show with Nashville, TN participants on why they came to Mississippi for the show. 

Remembering that tragic day almost 18 years ago.

Bobby Gill & Joey Dumas of SettleMyCase.com talk live from Southlife Car Show

A very interesting follow-up  discussion with Jon Maynard  concerning Oxford, MS’s economic  development situation.

A talk with Amanda Birdsong Hamilton about ending mass incarceration in Mississippi, her own personal experience with jail and the rally she has organized to bring awareness. 

A discussion with Christina Dent of  End It For Good and what her organization  is doing--and why they are doing it--to  fight  for the decriminalization of drugs.

Southlife Car Show is Mississippi's next great car show.  A Merritt Production and hosted by Roddy Merritt, this car show combines Mississippi Hospitality with the love of the automobile.

What were you doing 50 years ago today? I share my own memories along with some commentary about the historic Apollo 11 mission.

Joanne Bell Wright discusses  why print is still viable, her own magazine,  and providing a forum for women with inspiring stories.

Sex Trafficking and Child Exploitation:  Meet the two Central MS men working innovatively  to educate the public and end what they call a national "slavery" crisis.

Jesse Gress:  The Guitarist's Guitarist.  A conversation with the legendary guitar transcriber,  columnist and Todd Rundgren sideman: his career,  influences and what 80s pop song he thinks forever changed the lead solo.

A brief examination of why I think people are attracted to socialism. Saving some arguments for future shows!

Why is tragic news apparently the only news to repost?

Dr. William Shughart:  Is Socialism's rise in America real and to be feared?

Maximus Wright discusses his movie and books,  the art of writing and what he can offer to aspiring authors.

Just listen!

Brian Harris: How this "Fake Shelton"  from Mississippi started up Nashville's  hottest new speakeasy!

Regina Brim on Race, Politics and Stereotypes.

 A survivor of a horrific cycling incident tells her story.

A cynic makes a case for optimism and goodness in the modern, chaotic world.

Does the world really need another podcast? Well, maybe it does...

The words that changed the world. Forever.

Is America In Decline?  Can Politics Make A Difference?  A straightforward talk with one of our political commentators, Danny Bedwell.

Donald Mangum:  A thought-provoking discussion with  the Mississippi author and retired professor!

Adam Lee/HomeLenders of MS:  A discussion concerning what you need to know about  mortgages--and a great new company that can help!

Joey Dumas: The SettleMyCase.com Renaissance man!  Joey's story will move and motivate you--trust us.

My favorite, current television series and my reasoning for appreciating it as the best in modern programming.

My PERSONAL thinking and musings on all of the discussion taking place today about opiate/opioid abuse.

A reading from my book of a 1998 column—plus comments and news.

Some funny and fond reminiscing about my old days in talk radio at WJNT!

How Oxford, Mississippi continues to balance progress with the past.

John Hoffman is a longtime News Director  who is currently based and works in Indiana.  He was also Jack Criss' mentor in news talk radio many years ago!  We discuss the current state of news and media.

Today, we start part one of a weekly series on social media. I discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly with my technician, Roddy Merritt, from Merritt's Media. 

Phillip Shirley is an advertising executive/legend  as well as a well-known and accomplished author. We discuss some of his great books and pick his brain a little about advertising. 

Jean Lachowicz is the Executive Director of the Spirit of Harmony Foundation in Chicago,  a non-profit organization founded by rock legend Todd Rundgren  that aims to get music education back in schools and financed!

Edward Saint Pe’:  Entrepreneur Weather forecast pioneer Television station owner—a true business visionary and a "Now See Hear" exclusive! 

A Talk With Kinsella:  The world's leading libertarian theorist and advocate  explains why intellectual property is destructive,  will freedom survive and much more! A fascinating, intellectual discussion.

"Motivation With Marcy":  A fun and uplifting conversation with a proud Mississippi woman,  Marcy Granger, who is trying to make the world a better place through social media.

On the birth of my own daughter. Thank you for listening.

A free-wheeling discussion with Dr. Michael Sanders, a direct primary care physician: trends in health care, are good doctors retiring, how to restore sanity to medical costs...and much more!

Danny Bedwell is a candidate seeking election to the Mississippi State Senate to represent District 17. Bedwell is running in the primary on August 6, 2019. The general election is November 5, 2019. Bedwell is a retired diver for the U.S. Navy.  The primary will occur on August 6, 2019. The general election will occur on November 5, 2019. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

We got to interview Singer/songwriter Bruce Blackman, who was born in Greenville, Mississippi. He attended Mississippi State University. In the 1960s he formed the band, Eternity’s Children, which had a top 100 hit with Mrs. Bluebird in 1968 and appeared on American Bandstand. He left the group and moved to Atlanta in 1969. In 1974, he joined a group called “Extravanganza” with Bo Wagner, vocalist Elgin Wells, keyboardist Sloan Hayes, drummer David Snavely and bassist Jimmy Cobb. In 1975, Private Stock Records, a New York City company, signed his group Starbuck to a single deal for Moonlight Feels Right, (written by multi-talented vocalist / keyboardist / producer Bruce Blackman). It rose to the top of the national and international charts, selling over 3 million copies. Everybody Be Dancin’ was also a top chart song. Blackman serves as CEO of his own music publishing and production companies and is producing an album project with his daughter Sarah and  several other artists, now Atlanta-based.

A new approach to legal problems and issues...NATIONWIDE!  Learn more in this fascinating discussion with veteran attorney, Bobby Gill

A reading from my book, “Ready, Aim, Right!” about my Pop.

Political candidates

A follow-up...

Is real change possible in today’s world? Can one person make a difference? I explore in this episode.

A lecture given at an Ayn Rand/Objectivist conference in the summer of 2006 at Chapman University in California.

Why your vote REALLY counts!

Join JC as he reminisces about some of the business giants he has known over the past 30 years.

What’s ahead for the show, what you can expect...and how you can help!

The Mississippi expert and leader in buying houses, Will White discusses his trade and career.

The trials and tribulations of capitalism’s “foot soldiers.”

Jack Criss, former Governor Fordice’s friend and official biographer, shares special memories of the brash and outspoken late Mississippi political giant.

An brief overview of what’s to come on NOW SEE HEAR.

Out current political culture and why business may be the last tie that binds us all.